7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Max, Prime Video and more this weekend (September 29)

Catch Gen V, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and more

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September has proven a relatively quiet month for big-name theatrical releases, but the likes ofNetflix,Max, andPrime Videocontinue to plug the gap with new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend.

Leading the charge isGen Von Prime Video, which further expands thecanonofAmazon’sThe Boysseries by taking place in the same universe.Reptile,Django, andThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugaralso debut on Netflix this week, with the latter marking the first of four Wes Anderson-directed short films heading to the streamer in the coming days.

Below, you’ll find our pick of the best new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend.

Gen V (Prime Video)

Gen V,Amazon’s secondThe Boysspin-off after last year’s animated seriesThe Boys Presents: Diabolical,begins streaming on Prime Video this week.

Set beforeThe Boysseason 4– which is now well into its post-production phase –Gen Vexplores the lives of hormonal (read: teenage) Supes who are competing for the top ranking at America’s only college for young adult superheroes. Jessie T Usher and Claudia Doumit are among those making cameos from the main series, butGen Valso introduces plenty of new foul-mouthed faces including Jaz Sinclair, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Lizze Broadway.

In ourGen Vreview,we said that the show “bringsThe Hunger GamesandMurder, She WrotetoThe Boysuniverse [in a way that] works superbly,” so expect this one to make our list of thebest Prime Video showsvery soon.

Episodes 1 through 3 are available to stream on Prime Video. New episodes arrive weekly until the finale on November 3.

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (Netflix)

The first of four Wes Anderson-directed, Roald Dahl-inspired short films headed to Netflix this week isThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.

Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Dahl’s miserly bachelor Henry Sugar, this 40-minute production follows the titular character’s quest to master an extraordinary skill in order to cheat at gambling games. Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Rupert Friend, Ben Kingsley, and Richard Ayoade count among the film’s stacked and largely male supporting cast.

The second and third of Anderson’s new Dahl adaptations,The SwanandThe Ratcatcher, are also now streaming on Netflix. The fourth titledPoisonis set to premiere on September 30. Fans ofThe Grand Budapest HotelandFantastic Mr. Foxwon’t want to miss these.

Now available to stream on Netflix.

Reptile (Netflix)

Murder mystery fans, listen up:Reptile, a gritty new thriller starring Benecio Del Toro, is now streaming on Netflix.

This Grant Singer-directed movie follows a small-town New England detective (played by Del Toro) whose investigation into the brutal murder of a young real estate agent begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life. Justin Timberlake and Alicia Silverstone also star.

Unfortunately, despite its intriguing premise,Reptilehas been slammed by critics, so we’ve taken the liberty of recommending three greater Netflix thrillersto watch instead.

Now available to stream on Netflix.

Flora and Son (Apple TV Plus)

Music-based movies are few and far between these days, so props toApplefor bringing usFlora and SononApple TV Plusthis weekend.

This Ireland-set tale – fromSing Streetdirector John Carney – follows Flora (Eve Hewson), a young mother who seeks out guitar lessons from a Los Angeles-based teached (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) in a bid to connect with her 14-year-old son.

Critics have describedFlora and Sonas a “sweary, big-hearted musical comedy drama,” suggesting it could be among thebest Apple TV Plus moviesof 2023.

Now available to stream onAppleTV Plus.

Django (Netflix)

Having already aired in much of the world earlier this year,Djangocomes to Netflix in the US this weekend.

Loosely based on the cult movie by Sergio Corbucci, this French and Italian-produced (but English-language) series tells the story of a man seeking revenge who ends up fighting for something greater. Matthias Schoenaerts, Noomi Rapace, and Nicholas Pinnock all star inDjango, which critics labeled as “defiantly gruesome western” following its premiere in March 2023.

Now available to stream on Netflix.

Who Killed Jill Dando? (Netflix)

The first of this week’s two documentary picks isWho Killed Jill Dando?on Netflix.

This feature-length production delves deep into the murder of British broadcasting legend Jill Dando who, in 1999, was killed by a single bullet on her doorstep in broad daylight. Across three parts – and in typical Netflix style –Who Killed Jill Dando?pieces together the mystery using insight from friends, family, journalists, investigators, and lawyers. Expect it to join ourbest Netflix documentarieslist soon.

Now available to stream on Netflix.

Savior Complex (Max)

If you’re after another unsettling documentary story this weekend, look no further thanSavior Complexon Max.

This three-party docuseries examines the case of Renee Bach, a young American missionary accused of causing the death of vulnerable Ugandan children by dangerously treating them despite having no medical training.

Critics have describedSavior Complexas “a fascinating melting pot of colonialism, charity, outrage, class, race, privilege, and naivete,” so this is bound to be an interesting watch for those who can stomach its harrowing reality. One to add to ourbest Max documentariesguide, for sure.

Now available to stream on Max.

Didn’t see anything you like? Take a look at our guides tonew Netflix movies,new Disney Plus movies,new Prime Video moviesandnew HBO Max movies.

Axel is TechRadar’s UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site’s Mobile Computing vertical. Having previously written for publications including Esquire and FourFourTwo, Axel is well-versed in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and his coverage extends from general reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion. 

Axel studied for a degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick before joining TechRadar in 2020, where he then earned an NCTJ qualification as part of the company’s inaugural digital training scheme.

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