SkyShowtime and Game-Franchise Horror Highlight What to Watch This Weekend
With August winding down, streaming platforms are pushing two very different “must-watch” events: the return of a crime drama in SkyShowtime, and a newly released horror movie tied to a game franchise that’s already being framed as the year’s biggest misstep. Here’s what’s hitting Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Max, Movistar Plus+, Apple TV, SkyShowtime, and Filmin as the month closes.
What’s new on SkyShowtime (and the biggest August standout)
- “Tierra de mafiosos” (Season 2)
Netflix releases in late August
- “Amor, amor, boda” (Romantic comedy movie)
- “La captura” (Action movie)
- “La familia Benetón +2” (Comedy movie)
These are the listed Netflix releases for August.
Disney+ August schedule: no new drops this weekend
This weekend has no Disney+ premieres. However, on Thursday, August 20, “Disney Worldbuilders” debuted as a documentary about the parks.
- Other Disney+ August premieres are referenced, but no additional titles are listed here.
Amazon Prime Video: August movie slate
- “Con el agua al cuello” (Drama movie)
- “Shelter: El protector” (Action movie)
- “Una novia para mi boda” (Drama movie)
These are the listed Prime Video releases for August.
HBO Max: documentary and a separate new superhero series
- “Siguiendo a Conan O’Brien” (Documentary series, Season 3)
Separately, this week also saw the release of “Linternas”, described as HBO’s new superhero series.
- Other HBO Max August premieres are referenced, but no additional titles are listed here.
Movistar Plus+: horror headline and documentary
- “Lapönia” (Comedy movie)
- “Armas nucleares: planeta y sangre” (Documentary)
- “Return to Silent Hill” (Horror movie)
“Return to Silent Hill” is specifically noted as a horror release, with a critical reference included in the original listing.
Apple TV+: two new series entries in August
- “Pequeñas historias Zen” (Series, Season 5)
- “UConn Huskies: la dinastía” (Documentary series)
Filmin: drama and science-fiction
- “Islas” (Drama movie)
- “Resurrection” (Science-fiction movie)
