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What to Watch: 7 Movies and TV shows to stream this week - August 22


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What to Watch: 7 Movies and TV shows to stream this week - August 22
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
AUGUST 22, 2025 8:54 PM EDT

There’s a lot of stuff to stream nowadays. In hopes of helping you watch more good movies and TV, we compile some of the most exciting titles streaming across all platforms in our weekly column, What To Watch.

Alien: Earth (Hulu)

Noah Hawley is back with another show, this time, taking on the "Alien" franchise. "Alien: Earth" is set two years before the original Sigourney Weaver movie, following the crew of a spaceship that lands on Earth, where they make a terrifying discovery. 

America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (Netflix)

"America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" follows the Dallas Cowboys dynasty in the '90s, when they were one of the strongest teams in the NFL, dominating the league and the eyes of the public. 

Peacemaker (HBO Max)

John Cena is back as "Peacemaker" for the show's second season, continuing a pretty good summer for "Superman." The show follows the titular anti-hero as he grapples with the consequences of Superman's actions.

The Truth About Jussie Smollett (Netflix)

The documentary follows Jussie Smollett, one of the lead stars of the hit show "Empire," with things taking a turn when Smollett alleged that he was attacked. The incident derailed his career, with this documentary marking the first time that Smollett is addressing the allegations on camera since 2019. 

Long Story Short (Netflix)

Raphael Bob Waskberg, creator of "Bojack Horseman," is back with another show. "Long Story Short" follows a middle-class Jewish family over the years, with three siblings looking back on their religious childhoods.

Eenie Meanie (Hulu)

Starring the always great Samara Weaving, "Eenie Meanie" follows a getaway driver who's dragged back to her shady past after a man offers her the chance to save her ex-boyfriend. 

M3gan (Peacock)

Lastly, "M3gan" is now streaming on Peacock. The movie, which released a great sequel earlier this summer, follows a little girl who's forced to live with her aunt after the death of her parents. To keep the girl company, her tech genius aunt makes her an AI doll, who'll go to scary lengths to keep the girl safe. 

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