New movies and shows this week on Netflix, Max and Disney+
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"America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" Photo: Courtesy of Netflix
Here's what's new on Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and Prime Video.
What we're watching: New seasons of "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" and "The Gilded Age" and a documentary about the first Black Mardi Gras krewe.
"America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" season 2 available now on Netflix
The vibe: We'll catch up on season 1 standouts, including Victoria Kalina and Reece Weaver, and get to know new rookie and veteran DCC candidates.
Behind the scenes: Season 2 reportedly reveals a big pay bump for the squad.
"The Gilded Age" season 3 available Sunday on HBO Max
Zoom in: The events of this season take place following the Opera War.
- During this period, old money families lost cultural control in New York's high society, replaced by rail magnates, financiers and industrialists.
The intrigue: This season's guest stars include Phylicia Rashad, Dylan Baker and Bill Camp as J.P. Morgan.
"A King Like Me" available now on Netflix
State of play: This film follows the first Black Mardi Gras krewe as they work to bring the Zulu parade back to the streets for Mardi Gras Day 2022 in the face of Hurricane Ida, a global pandemic, and the tragic loss of an unprecedented number of members to COVID-19.
More titles
"Sally" on Disney+
- This documentary dives into the personal life of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, as told by Tam O'Shaughnessy — her partner of 27 years. Available now
"The Buccaneers" season 2 on Apple TV+
- This period drama picks up as Nan St. George (now a duchess) and her American friends are firmly entrenched in British society and fighting to be heard. They navigate love triangles, scandals, births and deaths. Available now
"The Waterfront" on Netflix
- "Dawson's Creek" creator Kevin Williamson brings another drama to coastal North Carolina in this series about a family going to great lengths to save their struggling fishing company. Available now
"Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical" on Disney+
- This musical includes 12 new songs alongside hits from the Oscar-winning movie such as "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" and "Let it Go." Available Friday
"Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem" on Netflix
- This chapter of Netflix's "Trainwreck" series follows the rise and scandalous fall of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Available now
"Noah's Arc: The Movie" on Paramount+ with Showtime
- The original cast of "Noah's Arc" will reprise their roles in this film featuring guest stars including Jasmine Guy, T.C. Carson and Eva Marcille. Available Friday
"Somebody Feed Phil" season 8 on Netflix
- "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator and foodie Phil Rosenthal returns to explore culinary scenes in cities including Amsterdam, Sydney, Manila, Las Vegas and Boston. Available now
"We Were Liars" on Prime Video
- This new young adult mystery thriller is based on the New York Times bestseller of the same name by E. Lockhart. Available now
"Surviving Ohio State" on HBO Max
- Ohio State University's sexual abuse scandal is the focus of this documentary, which explores how former campus physician Richard Strauss abused hundreds of male athletes over two decades. Available now
