This weekend offers a slate of new entertainment options for streaming subscribers, with the premiere of the DC Universe series "Lanterns" on HBO Max, the new Netflix film "Don't Say Good Luck," and the latest installment of the "Camp Rock 3" on Disney+.
DC Universe Series 'Lanterns' Premieres
The new HBO Max series "Lanterns" marks a significant addition to the DCU's "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters" phase. The series premiere, the first of eight episodes, is set for Sunday night, August 16. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly through October 4.
"Lanterns" stars Kyle Chandler as veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan, who is training John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre, to succeed him. The series follows the duo as they investigate a local murder in Nebraska, uncovering what are described as deadly secrets and extraterrestrial happenings. The cast also includes Nathan Fillion, Kelly Macdonald, and Garret Dillahunt.
Sunny Sandler Stars in Netflix's 'Don't Say Good Luck'
Netflix is releasing "Don't Say Good Luck," a teen dramedy featuring Sunny Sandler, daughter of actor Adam Sandler. In the film, Sandler plays Sophie, a high school student who lands the lead role in her school's musical. The plot takes a turn when Sophie learns her mother, portrayed by Melanie Lynskey, has cancer. Max Greenfield plays Sophie's father, and the film's supporting cast includes Stephanie Beatriz and Steve Buscemi.
Jonas Brothers Return in 'Camp Rock 3' on Disney+
The popular "Camp Rock" franchise continues with "Camp Rock 3," which arrived on the Disney Channel on August 13 and is available for streaming on Disney+ starting August 14. The film features the Jonas Brothers—Nick, Kevin, and Joe Jonas—returning as the pop group Connect3. They visit the camp to scout for new talent to open for them on their upcoming tour, as aspiring campers compete for a chance at a big break.
Additional Streaming Releases
Beyond these featured titles, a range of other movies and shows are becoming available across various platforms this weekend. Netflix released "A Child of My Own," "Immaculate," "MLB Field of Dreams: Phillies vs. Twins" (a live event), "My Brilliant Career" (series), "This, That and Everything in Between," and "Tires: Season 3" on Thursday, August 13. Friday, August 14, saw the release of "Don't Say Good Luck," along with "Moria" (series), "My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me," "To the Max," and "Umthetho" (series).
Prime Video added "NWSL on Prime" and "ONE Championship on Prime," both live sports offerings, on Friday, August 14. Hulu's new releases include "MonsterQuest: Complete Seasons 1-2" and "MonsterQuest Specials: Complete Season 1" on Thursday, August 13, followed by "Busboys," "Violent Ends," "The Wizard of the Kremlin," "The X-Files: I Want to Believe," and "The X-Files: I Want to Believe Vrach Frankenshteyn – Director’s Cut" on Friday, August 14. The platform also added "Bakers vs. Fakers: Complete Season 2," "Evil Lives Here: Complete Seasons 10 and 19," "Expedition X: Complete Seasons 8-9," "Next Goal Wins," and "Say Yes to the Dress: Complete Season 18" on Saturday, August 15.
HBO Max's Thursday, August 13 additions included "Building Giants, Season 5," "Faster With Newbern and Cotten, Season 3," "Isadora Moon, Season 1D," and "Most Extreme Humans, Season 1." Friday, August 14, brought "Normal" and "Whitmer Thomas: Terminal Crew of Dudes."
Disney+ released new episodes of "Hulu Throwbacks Podcast," "Project Runway," and "The Husband" on Thursday, August 13. Friday, August 14, saw the premiere of "Camp Rock 3" and other titles such as "E60: Fistful of Steel: The Rise of Bubba Wallace," "Flex X Cop (Season 2)," "The X-Files: I Want to Believe," "The X-Files: I Want to Believe Vrach Frankenshteyn – Director’s Cut," "This is What They Want," "Tim Richmond: To the Limit," and "Venus vs." Saturday, August 15, brought "Banana Ball," "Flex X Cop (Season 2)," "How Not to Draw: Shorts (Season 5)," and "Locker Diaries: Descendants: Shorts (Season 1)." Sunday, August 16, included the premiere of "Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration."