New movies and shows to watch this week on Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+
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"Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words." Photo: Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios
Here's what's new on Prime Video, Disney+ and Netflix.
What we're watching: A look inside the life of a rap star, the reboot of a hit Disney Channel series and a front-row seat to Olivia Rodrigo's world tour.
Worthy of your time: A roundup of horrors, thrillers and true crime titles to stream.
"Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words" available now on Prime Video
State of play: GLAAD award nominee Nneka Onuorah directs this film that focuses on the Houston rapper's personal journey from becoming famous to dealing with the death of her mother and her highly publicized shooting in 2020.
Driving the news: Last Friday, the three-time Grammy winner released a deluxe edition of her self-titled album "Megan" that includes 13 additional tracks.
"Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" available now on Disney+
The vibe: David Henrie will reprise the role of Justin Russo and star in this continuation of "Wizards of Waverly Place."
Behind the scenes: Selena Gomez is an executive producer along with Henrie and is slated to appear in the pilot episode.
"Olivia Rodrigo: Guts World Tour" available now on Netflix
The intrigue: The Grammy-winning pop superstar performs a set from her world tour at the recently opened Intuit Dome in Los Angeles in this new concert special.
"The Diplomat" Season 2 on Netflix
- This season of the Emmy-nominated political thriller will only be six episodes, but a third installment has already been greenlit. Available now
"Buy It Now" on Prime Video
- Comedian JB Smoove hosts this competition show where entrepreneurs pitch their products to an audience of potential customers and a panel of Amazon executives and celebrity entrepreneurs including Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Anderson, Tabitha Brown, Tony Hawk and Christian Siriano. Available now
"Martha" on Netflix
- Filmmaker R.J. Cutler documents the rise, fall, and rise again of the first female self-made billionaire in America — Martha Stewart. Available now
- Catch up quick: CNN released a docuseries about Stewart last year.
"Time Cut" on Netflix
- "Outer Banks" star Madison Bailey leads this sci-fi slasher film about a teenager who finds a time machine and travels back to 2003 to prevent her older sister's murder. Available now
"The Manhattan Alien Abduction" on Netflix
- This documentary tells the story behind a controversial 1989 alien abduction which, at the time, was unknowingly caught on camera by a filmmaker. Available now
