Who doesn't love a long weekend? But with COVID-19 reaching terrifying new numbers across the nation, hopefully, you're staying home and keeping safe over the holiday. That might be kind of a bummer on what's usually the holiday weekend of the summer, but it also means it's a prime time to squeeze in some binge-watching.

Whether you're looking for a new series to sink your teeth into or something that's a bit less of a commitment there's a whole bunch of exciting new titles streaming for the holiday weekend and we've put together a handy list so you don't have to spend all that time scrolling. From Netflix to HBO Max, horror to teen comedy to the musical of the century, and everything in between, here are the best new movies and TV shows you can watch this weekend.

Hamilton

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Where to Watch: Disney+

Hamilton has been the talk of the town for years, but if you weren't lucky enough to see the original cast on Broadway (and so few of us were), Thomas Kail's taping of the celebrated musical is finally available for all to see on Disney+ this weekend. Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical retells the life of Alexander Hamilton, the oft-forgotten founding father, transforming the story of the orphan immigrant who built many of the key structures of American society. Hamilton has taken home just about every award we could throw at it, and once you see it for yourself, you'll understand why. Miranda's music is irresistible, the staging is breathtaking, and even if you've listened to the original cast recording on loop for the last few years, seeing the live show offers a whole new experience. Heck, even if you saw a local production of the show, the original cast is an experience all its own, especially Leslie Odom Jr.'s Aaron Burr, who will break your heart in a million ways with his portrayal of one of history's biggest bad guys.

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

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Where to Watch: Netflix

If you somehow missed the delights of Eurovision when it debuted on Netflix last week, you are definitely going to want to put this on your watchlist this weekend. Directed by Wedding Crashers helmer David Dobkin, the film stars Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams as a pair of Icelandic musicians determined to win the top prize at the annual Eurovision Song Contest. Fans of the real-life event who are missing the chaos this year will find much to love in the goofy comedy (not to mention a whole dang host of cameos from former contestants) and for those who are just hearing about it for the first time, you are in for one heck of a treat. Featuring an endless lineup of Good Actually songs you just can't get out of your head, the best Dan Stevens performance this side of The Guest, and a firm reminder of why McAdams is one of the undersung comedy greats of her generation, Eurovision is an absolute blast. But the secret ingredient here is that Eurovision is, at its core, a heartfelt feel-good movie with exactly the kind of underdog love story we all need right now.

Hanna, Season 2

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Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Amazon's series adaptation of the undersung action movie Hanna returns for its second season just in time for some holiday weekend binge-watching. Centered on the eponymous young superspy (originated by Saoirse Ronan in the film and played by Esmé Creed-Miles in the series,) the second season brings about new allies, destinations, and villains for an adventure that, across the board, earns higher marks than the first season. Tense and thrilling with some standout action, Hanna is a recommendation for folks who love adventurous espionage riffs a la Alias and La Femme Nikkita.

Warrior Nun, Season 1

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Where to Watch: Netflix

Want something fun, goofy, and packed to the brim with action to binge-watch this weekend? Look no further than Netflix's spectacularly titled Warrior Nun, which tangles up celestial mythology with an ass-kicking "chosen one" adventure. The series centers on a secret society of, well... you know, warrior nuns called The Order of the Cruciform Sword who have to transform the unlikely savior of the human race into god's greatest soldier. That happens to be a teenage girl who really wants nothing to do with any of it, and if Warrior Nun is too often a trope-fuelled YA story, it's certainly plenty of fun along the way.

Ju-On: Origins

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Where to Watch: Netflix

Surprise! Netflix made a Ju-On series! And if you're looking for something equal parts spooky and deeply twisted this weekend, the new six-episode prequel series is just the ticket. Poised as the "true story" behind the long-running horror franchise, Ju-On: Origins digs into the history of horrors responsible for the cursed home at the center of the ghost stories. Offering a new take on the familiar material, Origins veers away from the hallmark visuals and jump scares of the Ju-On films, opting instead to focus on the real-life atrocities behind the ghosts and ghouls. It's brutal. A hyper-violent stylistic hybrid pitched somewhere between J-Horror and New French Extremity, Ju-On: Origins is not for the faint of heart, but if you're a fan of the series, it's an exciting step in a new direction that digs deep into the mythology.

The Whistlers

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Where to Watch: Hulu

Deadpan comedy, romance, and crime drama all collide in the Romanian thriller The Whistlers, arriving on Hulu this weekend. The film debuted at Cannes last year and Romania even selected it as their official Academy Awards submission last year. It may not have taken home the nomination, but if you're a fan of sexy, twisty thrillers you are definitely going to want to check this one out. Layering twist upon twist with a dry-as-it-gets sense of humor, The Whistlers offers a refreshing spin on the familiar crime thriller genre. It even has a secret whistling language. That's a taste of the type of silliness you're in store for, but it's not a goofy comedy and it pops into high gear with the thrills when it really needs to. It's not the most high profile streaming debut of the weekend, but you're not gonna want to let it slip under your radar.

The Baby-Sitters Club, Season 1

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Where to Watch: Netflix

Whether you grew up with The Baby-Sitters Club or not, there is plenty to love in Netflix's new series adaptations, which is easily one of the best new TV debuts of the year. Sure, Netflix (and the almighty Algorithm) knows their demos -- casting Alicia Silverstone as the mother is a particularly clever play towards 90s kids -- but at its core, The Baby-Sitters Club is just a beautifully made investigation into the life of teenage girls from all walks of life. And it's wonderful. Inspired by the beloved children's book series and created by GLOW and Supergirl writer Rachel Shukert, the series reimagines the familiar characters with a modern update that somehow feels timeless. If you did grow up with The Baby-Sitters Club, you know that these girls are like the best friends, sisters, and business partners you wish you always had, and the new take honors the purity of that feel-good spirit, filling each character with vibrance and nuance. The kids should definitely watch this one, but so should you, and everyone you know, because it's one of the most delightful shows to hit screens this year and I will hold each and every one of you personally responsible if we don't get more.

Doctor Sleep

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Where to Watch: HBO Max

Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep was one of the most slept-on gems (wink wink) from last year, but fortunately, all the folks who missed in theaters can get caught up now that it's streaming on HBO. In fact, you can go real deep if you want to because both the theatrical cut and the director's cut (which has an epic 3-hour runtime and offers a very different experience) are available to stream. Adapting from Stephen King's The Shining sequel of the same name, the film acts as a bridge between Stanley Kubrick's iconic film adaptation and King's rather different take on the characters in the novels (a famed point of contention for the author), bringing all of King's trademark heart to the table and a lot of Kubrick's singular imagery along with it. It's better than a sequel to The Shining has any right to be and Flanagan continues to prove that he might just be the best filmmaker out there when it comes to making "impossible" King adaptations.

Unsolved Mysteries

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Where to Watch: Netflix

Netflix delivers a new take on the classic documentary series Unsolved Mysteries with 7 new episodes of spooky tales to keep you up at night. Whether it gives you nightmares or an irresistible desire to scour the internet for uncovered clues, Unsolved Mysteries maintains the intrigue that made the original series a decade-long hit with tales of missing persons, UFOs and other unknowable mysteries that haunt the mind. If you liked the original, you'll almost certainly like this one too, and judging by how the new series instantly climbed to the top of Netflix's Top 10 chart, we're just as hooked on these creepy, compelling narratives as we ever were.

Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2

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Where to Watch: Disney+

If you've ever wondered how a Disney animated movie gets made, the new docuseries Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 might just be the most insightful glimpse into the process ever put on film. The six-episode limited series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the sequel to one of Disney's biggest box office hits and all the pressures that come with it, from cracking the arcs for the beloved characters to trying to write a song that competes with the earworm success of "Let It Go". Collider's Drew Taylor gave the series a glowing review for its unusually candid insight into Disney's creative process, calling it "a thoroughly riveting and surprisingly honest look at the process of making a Disney animated feature and one of the best things currently available on Disney+." =

Midway

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Where to Watch: HBO Max

If you want some old-fashioned, hyper-explosive patriotic bombast for your 4th of July weekend, Roland Emmerich's completely over-the-top WWII action movie Midway makes its streaming debut on HBO Max this weekend. Set during the history-changing naval battle of Midway, the drama feature an absolutely insanely stacked cast, including Patrick Wilson, Woody HarrelsonMandy Moore, Dennis QuaidLuke Evans, and Nick Jonas. If you're a fan of Emmerich's blow-it-all-to-hell style of filmmaking, there's plenty you'll enjoy here, though it does skew slightly more serious given this historical nature of the story. It's not the best war movie you can watch this weekend, it's not even the best dumb war movie you can watch this weekend (Collider's Tom Reimann broke down why that honor goes to The Patriot) but if you're looking for something epic and explosive, Midway will tick the boxes.