What to Watch This Weekend (March 1-2): 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream Now (Including a New Mindy Kaling-Produced Project with a Starry Cast!)

Mar. 15, 2025

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This weekend, March 1-2, features a wide array of options on Netflix, from the return of a docuseries featuring over 15 golfers to the premiere of another one ofMindy Kaling’s addicting sitcoms.

And there’s more! Here’s a list of the 8 best new movies and shows to watch this weekend and where to stream them.

Running Point

The latest Kaling-produced comedy features a starry cast includingBrenda Song,Justin Theroux,Max Greenfield,Chet HanksandJay Ellis. Ahead of the show’s premiere on Feb. 27, Hudson told PEOPLE she was drawn to the role because it’s “a much more full, honest portrayal of a woman’s life than just the pursuit of love.”

WatchRunning PointonNetflix.

Over a year after Franke, a popular YouTube family vlogger, was arrested, her husband,Kevin Franke, and two of her children, Shari and Chad, are opening up in a three-part docuseries on Hulu, which was released Feb. 27.

“There’s still a lot of pain,” Kevin told PEOPLE ahead of the documentary’s release of where he and the family are now. “There’s still a lot of healing that I work on each day, but it just looks and feels different now.”

Full Swingseason 3

On a lighter note, we’ve got something for sports fans this week — and, even though it’s golf, it’s a juicy one!

Season 3 ofFull Swinghit Netflix on Feb. 25 featuring a look at over 15 professional golf players from tensions ahead of their tournaments to their personal live, including behind-the-scenes moments ofRory McIlroy’s ups and downs (andnear divorce) with his wife,Erica Stoll.

Watch season 3 ofFull SwingonNetflix.

Survivorseason 48

Yes, you read that right:Survivoris back for its 48th season after debuting in 2000. If you’re obsessed withTraitorsand looking for more survivalist game shows, look no further than this fan-favorite series, which boasts over 70 Emmys.

This season marks the 16th in a row to be filmed in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji — but if you think the contestants are enjoying a Mai Tai on the beach, you would be greatly mistaken.

WatchSurvivoron Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on CBS, streaming next day onParamount+.

Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy

Another tragic story made its way to a streaming platform this week as Peacock released a documentary looking back atMatthew Perry’s October 2023deathand the five people arrested in connection with it.

In it, Martin Estrada, the former United States Attorney for the State of California Central District, claimed that the actorreceived 27 shots of ketaminein his final three days, among other alarming details.

WatchMatthew Perry: A Hollywood TragedyonPeacock.

Toxic Town

This Netflix original movie is based on the true story of a group of mothers who came together in a U.K. town to find justice after their kids were born with ailments due to one of the worst toxic waste scandals in history.

This touching tale, released on Feb. 27, specifically focuses on three young mothers — Susan McIntyre (Jodie Whittaker), Tracey Taylor (Aimee Lou Wood), and Maggie Mahon (Claudia Jessie) — and their fight for their kids, two of whom were born with limb differences and one who died at just 4 days old.

WatchToxic TownonNetflix.

Last Breath

Last Breath — which is also based on a true story — starsWoody HarrelsonandSimu Liuas deep sea divers who fight against natural elements to rescue their colleague.

WatchLast Breathin theaters now.

97th Academy Awards

Conan O’Brien ahead of the 97th Academy Awards.Disney/Andrew Eccles

Disney/Andrew Eccles

WhileEmilia Pérezleads with 13 nominations, the night promises to be full of surprises as the biggest awards have been spread across nominees throughout the season. Will everyone’s favorite leading man — and three-time nominee —Timothée Chalamettake home his first Oscar? And will industry veteranDemi Moorewin her first award after a storied career? Tune in to find out!

Watch the Oscars live on March 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and Hulu.

source: people.com