We’re in the thick of summer, and staying indoors has never been so enticing. Luckily, there’s lots to watch at home this week. We’ve combed through all the latest releases to highlight the five best films and TV shows worth streaming the weekend of July 17, 2026
This week, “Heartstopper” drops its long-awaited finale in movie form. “Obsession,” one of the biggest horror hits of the year, is also finally streaming. Additionally, there are a few fun, action-packed new series to sink your teeth into, including “Lucky” and “Ride or Die.”
5: Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
“Dancing with the Stars” fans have a brand-new competition to watch while they wait for the next season of the flagship series, and the stakes have never been higher. “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro” brings together 12 dancers competing to be the new pro on the show’s upcoming 35th season. The new series is hosted by Robert Irwin, the Season 34 winner. New episodes air on Monday nights on ABC (available via a live TV service like YouTube TV or Fubo) and drop the next day on Disney Plus and Hulu.
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4: Ride or Die
Friendship is a life-or-death ordeal in “Ride or Die,” the latest comedy from Prime Video. The series follows two best friends, Judith and Debbie (Hannah Waddingham and Octa, whose decades-long friendship is put to the test when it’s revealed that Judith is an assassin, and she must protect Debbie when she’s in the crosshairs. All eight episodes are now streaming on Prime Video
3: Heartstopper Forever
Netflix’s fan-favorite teen romance series takes its final bow in movie form, following three seasons released from 2022 to 2024. “Heartstopper Forever” picks back up with Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) as they navigate their relationship ahead of Nick’s transition to university and all the changes that come with continuing to grow up. The movie is now streaming on Netflix
2: Lucky
Based on Marissa Stapley’s novel of the same name, “Lucky” stars Anya Taylor-Joy as the titular character. When a heist goes wrong, con artist Lucky finds herself on the run from both the FBI and a mob boss in this spunky crime thriller. Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor round out the cast. New episodes drop on Wednesdays on Apple TV
1: Obsession
“Obsession” has been one of the dominating forces in the horror scene so far this year, and the indie film is finally available to stream. The movie follows Bear (Michael Johnston), who has a crush on his coworker, Nikki (Inde Navarrette). Unable to work up the courage to ask her out, he wishes on a “One Wish Willow” toy that she would love him more than anyone in the world. The wish immediately comes true — to a terrifying degree. “Obsession” is now streaming on Peacock
Also streaming
Our recommendations cover TV show seasons and series premieres, specials, and new-to-streaming films. That said, there are several can’t-miss TV shows that are currently dropping new episodes, and we’ve rounded up our top ongoing recommendations below:
- “House of the Dragon” (new episodes Sundays on HBO Max)
- “Cape Fear” (new episodes Fridays on Apple TV)
- “Silo” (new episodes Fridays on Apple TV)
- “Big Brother” (new episodes on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays on Paramount Plus Premium)
- “The Vampire Lestat” (season finale on Sunday on AMC and AMC Plus)
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