This weekend brings a slate of new and returning shows to streaming platforms, highlighted by the premiere of "Lioness" Season 3 on Paramount+. The spy thriller, a Taylor Sheridan production, features Zoe Saldana as the leader of a CIA deep cover unit.
Also premiering is the second season of the animated series "Batman: Caped Crusader" on Prime Video. This noir-inspired take on the Dark Knight, produced by Matt Reeves and J.J. Abrams, will feature Hamish Linklater as Batman, with Ronan Raftery voicing the Riddler and Matthew Needham as the Joker.
Hulu will release a special episode of the sitcom "Adults" on Friday, serving as a prelude to its upcoming second season. The episode explores the origins of the friendships among the group of friends living together in Queens.
Beyond these featured series, a wide array of films and other shows are becoming available across various streaming services. Netflix is adding "The Bombing of Pan Am 103" documentary, alongside numerous films including "Clueless," "Elysium," "Fast Five," "Zero Dark Thirty," and "Ingrid Goes West." Prime Video's additions include "Interstellar," "Pulp Fiction," "Robocop" (1987 and 2014), and "Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes."
Hulu's new content includes the film "Land of Bad" and a variety of documentaries and reality series. HBO Max will feature "The Drama (A24)" and several Discovery Channel shark-themed specials. Disney+ is set to stream "Banana Ball: Tailgaters vs. Party Animals" and other ESPN content, alongside new episodes of "Project Runway."
Apple TV+ is releasing "Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy," while Starz will debut "Fightland: Season 1 – Episode 1" and a new episode of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan." Paramount+ with Showtime is adding a substantial library of films, including "10 Cloverfield Lane," "Blade Runner 2049," "The Lego Movie," and "The Sandlot."
Peacock's offerings include a finale for "The Valley, Season 3" and "Surviving Earth, Season 1," along with a large collection of films such as "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," "The Matrix" trilogy, "Mean Girls," and "Kung Fu Panda" franchise.
The influx of new content aims to provide a diverse range of viewing options for subscribers over the weekend of July 30 to August 2.