- This weekend brings a variety of new TV and movie releases, including the return of Jack Reacher, the arrival of a Green Lantern series, and the continuation of the Camp Rock franchise.
- Viewers can expect fresh content such as the workplace comedy Tires Season 3, the Spanish-language crime drama Women in Blue Season 2, and the new drama Umthetho on Netflix.
- Additionally, the weekend lineup includes the docuseries Moria, the family dramedy Don’t Say Good Luck, and the highly anticipated Lanterns series premiering on HBO and HBO Max.
If your weekend plans involve a couch, a streaming subscription, and absolutely no interest in leaving the house, the timing could hardly be better. From Jack Reacher returning with another dangerous assignment to the arrival of a highly anticipated Green Lantern series, this weekend is packed with fresh TV and movie releases.
While some of these titles have already landed, others are arriving over the next couple of days. These nine are worth putting on your watchlist.
1. Reacher Season 4
Reacher is back, with Alan Ritchson once again stepping into the boots of Lee Child’s famously formidable drifter. Season 4 premiered August 12 on Prime Video and is based on Gone Tomorrow, one of Child’s Jack Reacher novels.
Expect another mix of mystery, conspiracy and the sort of physical intimidation Reacher tends to bring into every room.
2. Tires Season 3
Shane Gillis’ wonderfully chaotic workplace comedy Tires returned August 13 on Netflix.
The show follows the dysfunctional crew of a struggling auto shop, where bad decisions and questionable business ideas are practically part of the job description. Season 3 brings back the comedy’s familiar blend of awkward workplace relationships and painfully believable incompetence.
3. Women in Blue Season 2
Apple TV’s Spanish-language crime drama Women in Blue, also known as Las Azules, returned August 12.
The series follows four women who join Mexico City’s first female police force while confronting both institutional resistance and a dangerous serial killer. Season 2 gives viewers another chapter in their increasingly complicated fight for justice.
4. Camp Rock 3
Nostalgia has entered the chat.
Camp Rock 3 arrived on Disney Channel August 13 and hits Disney+ on August 14. The long-awaited continuation of the Camp Rock franchise is tailor-made for viewers who remember when the original movies were a major part of Disney’s teen-TV universe.
It is also a pretty good excuse for parents and older fans to revisit the franchise with a younger generation.
5. Umthetho
Netflix is adding a fresh drama to the weekend lineup with Umthetho, which drops Friday, August 14.
The new series joins the growing collection of international dramas finding audiences far beyond their home markets. For viewers looking for something unfamiliar rather than another installment of an established franchise, this could be one to sample.
6. Moria
Also arriving August 14 is Netflix’s Moria, a new docuseries.
The title adds a nonfiction option to a weekend otherwise dominated by scripted entertainment. For viewers who prefer real-world stories, documentaries can provide a welcome change of pace from superheroes, crime dramas and workplace chaos.
7. Don’t Say Good Luck
Netflix’s August 14 lineup also includes Don’t Say Good Luck, an original movie directed by Julia Hart.
The family dramedy features Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield and other familiar faces, offering something considerably lighter than the weekend’s crime and superhero offerings. It could be the pick for anyone looking for a character-driven movie rather than another sprawling franchise.
8. Lanterns
Then comes the heavyweight.
Lanterns premieres Sunday, August 16, at 9 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max, bringing Kyle Chandler’s veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan together with Aaron Pierre’s new recruit, John Stewart.
The series comes from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King and takes a surprisingly grounded approach to the DC Universe. Rather than leaning entirely into cosmic spectacle, Lanterns reportedly plays as a murder mystery set in the American heartland.
That combination of superhero mythology and detective drama makes it one of the most intriguing new shows of the weekend.
9. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18
Technically arriving Monday, August 17, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is close enough to the weekend to deserve a spot on the list.
The gang returns for Season 18 across FX, FXX and Hulu, bringing another round of spectacularly questionable behavior from television’s least responsible group of friends.
This story was originally published byMen’s Journalon Aug 15, 2026, where it first appeared in theEntertainmentsection. Add Men’s Journal as aPreferred
