What to Watch This Weekend (February 22-23): 9 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream Now (Including a Spin-Off Premiere of a Fan-Favorite Show!)

Mar. 15, 2025

Robert De Niro as George Mullen in Zero Day ; Helen Mirren as Cara in 1923 ; Stephen Amell as Ted Black in Suits L.A.

It’s also a hot week for spin-offs. One ofYellowstone’s (many) offshoots is back for season 2, whileSuitsis getting another life (sansMeghan Markle, unfortunately).

So shut your laptop, pop out that bottle of wine and sink into your couch for the rest of the weekend (there’s no shame, it’s February!) — it’s time to get watching! Here’s a list of the nine best new movies and shows to watch this weekend and where to stream them.

Zero Day

Zero Dayis a dark thriller with a stacked cast including De Niro,Jesse Plemmons,Angela Bassett,Connie Brittonand more. The limited series hit the streaming platform on Feb. 20.

It centers on a former president (De Niro) who is tasked with finding the perpetrators of the “Zero Day” cyber attack in which computer systems were hijacked and the country experienced a large number of casualties. But as his responsibilities grow, so do the voices of his critics, begging the question: does he have what it takes to get to the bottom of the mystery?

WatchZero DayonNetflix.

1923season 2

Yellowstonemight be wrapped up, but its many (many) spin-offs are still going strong — and perhaps its most successful is back.1923starsHarrison FordandHelen Mirrenas Jacob and Cara, the patriarch and matriarch of the Dutton family ranch.

Fans have eagerly awaited the series' return for two years, and the cast have promised it’s worth the wait. “He really brought it with his writing,“Brandon Sklenar, who plays Spencer Dutton, said of creator Taylor Sheridan in anexclusive featuretteshared with PEOPLE in January 2025. “He always does, but this just feels like a whole other level.”

Watch the first episode of1923onParamount+on Feb. 23., with new episodes to be released weekly.

Suits LA

Suitsis back — and, this time, it’s in the City of Angels.Suits LAstars an all-new cast — though it features beloved alumGabriel Machtfor a three-episode run as well — but it isn’t planning on straying too far from the formula that worked for it before: juicy lawsuits and even juicier twisted romances.

You may be wondering, will the duchess herself,Meghan Markle, possibly make her small screen return? The answer is no … but the door is open.

“Obviously, if Meghan wants to come back under any circumstances,Meghan can come back,“SuitscreatorAaron Korshsaid at the show’s premiere.

Watch the first episode ofSuits LAon NBC on Feb. 23, streaming the next day onPeacock.

The Monkey

We know its February — the month of love not spookiness — but horror is year round. The latest adaptation of one of Stephen King’s short stories,The Monkey, is coming to theaters — and it’s not for the faint of heart.

The Monkeyreleases in theaters on Feb. 21.

Nosferatu

Now, the movie is coming to streaming, with an extended cut.

WatchNosferatuonPeacock.

The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer

Featuring the first-ever interview with the person who brought the remains to the police’s attention — and whose involvement has since been questioned — this series lifts the veil on lesser-known serial killer Herb Baumeister.

WatchThe Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial KilleronHulu.

The Baldwins

Alec Baldwinis giving fans a look into his life like never before with the premiere of his reality show,The Baldwins, on TLC.

The actor is opening up about his day-to-day with his wifeHilaria Baldwinand theirseven children, sharing what it’s like raising them in the spotlight.

“We did the show because it’s in place of doing a movie or a play. Now I think to myself, ‘Am I going to be away from my kids five nights out of the week until 11 o’clock at night?’ ” Baldwin told PEOPLE ahead of its premiere. “For me, work-related things really aren’t that critical anymore. I thought, ‘I get to spend time with my family.’ ”

Watch the first episode ofThe Baldwinson TLC on Feb. 23, streaming the next day on Max.

Chris Distefano: It’s Just Unfortunate

After a whole lot of horror, switch up the vibe withChris Distefano’s latest stand-up special,It’s Just Unfortunate. The comedian touches on everything from his relationship to his children, and the cultural differences between them.

“I found a beautiful Latina woman and I’m proud to say I have three kids, Puerto Rican,” he joked. “Their names are Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria.”

WatchChris Distefano: It’s Just UnfortunateonHulu.

The Americas

The show was filmed over five years across 180 expeditions around the Western hemisphere, including the Atlantic Coast, Mexico, Wild West, Amazon, Frozen North, Gulf Coast, Andes, Caribbean, West Coast and Patagonia.

“It’s an hour of discovery. You will be enthralled, enlightened, educated and — foremost — entertained,” Hanks told PEOPLE in November 2024.

Watch the first episode ofThe Americason NBC on Feb. 23, streaming the next day on Peacock.

source: people.com