Updated Jan 17, 2025 - Business
New movies and shows to watch this week on Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock
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Amy Poehler in "SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night." Photo: Courtesy of Peacock
Here's what's new on Peacock, Apple TV+, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+ and Prime Video.
What we're watching: A docuseries chronicling "Saturday Night Live" over the decades, a new season of "Severance," and Cameron Diaz's first film appearance since 2014.
"SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night" available now on Peacock
- Zoom in: This four-part series includes never-before-seen footage and commentary from dozens of contributors who created iconic "Saturday Night Live" moments.
- Behind the scenes: Each episode is themed, revealing how the audition process works, what happens in the writers' room and stories behind the "More Cowbell" sketch and the pivotal 11th season.
"Severance" season 2 available tomorrow on Apple TV+
- State of play: This workplace thriller returns as Mark (Adam Scott) and the rest of the Lumon whistleblowers learn the consequences of trifling with the severance barrier.
- Driving the news: The series was nominated for 14 Emmy awards following the first season in 2022, winning two for main title design and musical score.
"Back In Action" available tomorrow on Netflix
- The intrigue: In her first movie role in a decade, Cameron Diaz stars alongside Jamie Foxx in this action-comedy about married former spies who have to return to work after their cover is blown.
- Fun fact: This is the third time Diaz and Foxx have starred in a film together. The other two collaborations were in "Annie" (2014) and "Any Given Sunday" (1999).
"Unstoppable" on Prime Video
- Jharrel Jerome, Don Cheadle and Jennifer Lopez star in this sports drama based on the true story of Arizona State wrestler Anthony Robles. Available now
"Harley Quinn" season 5 on Max
- Harley (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) and Ivy (Lake Bell) move from Gotham City to Superman's domain of Metropolis in a new season of this adult animated series. Available now
"Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers" on Hulu
- Comedian and TV correspondent Roy Wood Jr. takes the stage in this stand up special about societal changes and the lack of human connection. Available tomorrow
"XO, Kitty" season 2 on Netflix
- Noah Centineo will make a guest appearance and reprise his role as Peter Kavinsky, in this spinoff of the "To All The Boys" movie franchise. Available now
"A Real Bug's Life" season 2 on Disney+
- This Emmy-nominated series returns as viewers follow new insects including luna moths, damselflies, tiger beetles and a hibiscus harlequin. Available now
"Castlevania: Nocturne" season 2 on Netflix
- Richter and his band of vampire hunters are joined by Alucard (the son of Dracula) in a race against time to stop Erzsebet, the vampire queen who's trying to take over the world. Available now
"Henry Danger: The Movie" on Paramount+
- Based on Nickelodeon's hit series "Henry Danger," this film follows the titular character who becomes trapped into an alternate reality by a superfan. Available tomorrow
"An Update On Our Family" on Max
- This docuseries explores the controversies within the family vlogging industry including publicizing children. Available now
Editor's note: "With Love, Meghan" was removed from this list because its release was delayed.
