Still wondering what to watch this weekend? You’ve got fresh drops and a marquee franchise film now streaming as of August 23, 2025. Polygon’s guide spotlights “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” alongside Pixar’s “Elio” in this week’s new arrivals. Meanwhile, Yahoo’s picks round up five standout movie-night options, including a new “Mission: Impossible.”
If you want TV in the mix, USA Today’s weekend preview highlights new series and specials across major platforms. Use it to build a full weekend queue. Then settle in.
What to watch: headline movie arrivals
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – It’s the week’s biggest “new movies to stream” play and a logical first pick. Expect high-octane stunts and franchise closure vibes.
- Elio – Pixar’s original sci-fi adventure lands at home viewing during this same window. It’s a family-friendly counterweight to all that spycraft.
- More weekend standouts. A curated five-film list adds extra variety for movie night, with franchise fare and lighter options among the Yahoo picks.
Where and when to stream
The guides above collect what’s new across the big services for the weekend of August 23–25, 2025. Exact availability can vary by region and plan.
For a full “what to watch” scroll that also includes TV episodes and specials, use USA Today’s roundup dated August 21, 2025. It surfaces fresh drops across major streamers and helps you sequence films around your weekly TV schedule.
How to pick tonight’s watch
- Crave spectacle? Start with “The Final Reckoning.” It’s the week’s biggest action event.
- Watching with kids or teens? “Elio” is the easiest all-ages win.
- Want something breezier? Skim Yahoo’s five choices and pick the shortest runtime first.
- Building a double-feature? Pair one franchise title with one original to balance tone.
Bottom line: If your main question is what to watch, the safe bet is “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” with “Elio” for family night and Yahoo’s list for depth. Lock those in, then use USA Today to round out your TV.
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