Best news shows & films streaming this week – quick links
Disney+ & ESPN: best new shows & films streaming this week
Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember (24 November)
- Genre: Documentary
- Format: Special
Today, more than 57 million people worldwide are living with dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease the most common cause. And every year, there are a staggering 10 million new cases of dementia worldwide, which begs the question: What can we do to help those affected by it? This question is what motivated Chris Hemsworth to return with his most personal mission yet.
In this deeply emotional special, Chris embarks on an intimate motorcycle journey across Australia with his father Craig, recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, to rekindle memories and strengthen their bond, exploring the effective science of connection, community and nostalgia – crucial but often overlooked tools in protecting brain health. Watch the trailer.
The Beatles Anthology (26 November)
- Genre: Documentary, Music
- Format: Series
The Beatles candidly tell their own story, with all its complexities and contradictions.
NBA Triple Header (27 November)
- Genre: Sport
- Format: Live
Features the following match-ups: Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder, and Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors.
NFL Triple Header (28 November)
- Genre: Sport
- Format: Live
Features the following match-ups: Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys, and Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens.
Little Angel Season 7 (30 November)
- Genre: Family, Animated
- Format: Series
Little Angel is an animated musical show for preschoolers. The show captivates families around the world with its cheeky humor and catchy upbeat songs.
Stan: best new shows & films streaming this week
Bel-Air Season 4 (25 November)
- Genre: Sitcom
- Format: Series
Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a dramatic take on 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that leans into the original premise: Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. In season 4, Will tries to balance the fun and excitement of senior year with the expectations that have brought him to this moment.
2025 TikTok Awards (26 November)
- Genre: Awards Show
- Format: Special
For the first time, the awards will stream live and on demand on Stan, with TikTok LIVE and 9Go! replays ensuring fans everywhere can join the celebration. Australian entertainment royalty Sophie Monk will take the hosting reins for a night of performances, special guests and TikTok trends that defined culture in 2025.
The Castaways (27 November)
- Genre: Thriller
- Cast: Sheridan Smith, Celine Buckens
- Format: Series
On the holiday of a lifetime in Fiji, Lori (Sheridan Smith) and Erin (Celine Buckens) have a huge fight, and Erin never boards their final flight, which never arrives at its destination. Months later, no wreckage has been found, no survivors discovered. Until now. Based on the bestselling book by Lucy Clarke.
Bump: A Christmas Film (30 November)
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Claudia Karvan
- Format: Seasonal film
Set between episodes nine and ten of the final series, the film finds the family taking their festive spirit far from home and onto a South American cruise.
Their goal? A warm, cultural Christmas reunion showcasing the beauty and heart of Colombian traditions. Their reality? The family’s best-laid plans quickly unravel in a series of chaotic events. With Angie alive and well, and Oly and Santi’s second baby, Angelo, just eight-weeks-old, get ready for a wild ride that proves there’s no place like a dysfunctional family for the holidays.
HBO Max: best new shows & films streaming this week
Love, Lizzo (24 November)
- Genre: Documentary, Music
- Format: Film
Follows Lizzo’s life from her humble beginnings to her meteoric rise. Having an intimate look into the moments that shaped her hard-earned rise to fame, success, love and international stardom.
Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty (27 November)
- Genre: Crime
- Format: Miniseries
The miniseries follows the investigation of Alex Murdaugh, a lawyer accused of murdering his wife and his son Paul on the night of 7 June 2021.
Holiday Harmony (29 November)
- Genre: Romantic comedy
- Format: Film
A likeable and talented underdog gets momentarily sidelined from chasing her musical dreams when her van breaks down in a welcoming small town just before Christmas.
BritBox: best new shows & films streaming this week
Nature’s Greatest Dancers (24 November)
- Genre: Documentary
- Format: Series
This captivating documentary series examines the mesmerising world of animal movement. From birds of paradise to courtship rituals under the sea, the show explores how dance and display shape survival in nature. Stunning cinematography and expert narration make it both educational and hypnotic viewing.
Charles III: The Coronation Year (26 November)
- Genre: Documentary
- Format: Film
This one-off documentary charts the historic year of King Charles III’s coronation, offering behind-the-scenes insight into royal preparations and public celebrations. With exclusive interviews and unseen footage, it’s a rare glimpse into modern monarchy and how the new King is shaping his reign. Watch the trailer.
Paramount+: best new shows & films streaming this week
The Fall Guy (30 November)
- Genre: Adventure, Romantic comedy
- Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt
- Format: Film
He’s a seasoned stunt performer, facing the adrenaline of explosive action, thrilling falls and daring crashes alongside his stunt community, all for our entertainment. Fresh from a near-career-ending incident, this working-class hero must embark on a mission to locate a vanished movie star, untangle a
web of conspiracy and reclaim lost love, all while juggling his day job. What could possibly go right? Watch the trailer.
Apple TV: best new shows & films streaming this week
Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age (26 November)
- Genre: Documentary
- Format: Series
Narrated by Golden Globe Award and Olivier Award winner Tom Hiddleston, this show uses the latest scientific research and cutting-edge visual effects to bring this frozen world to life like never before, unveiling the spectacular habitats and inhabitants of ancient Earth for a one-of-a-kind experience.
From towering woolly mammoths to elusive snow sloths, terrifying sabre-toothed tigers to resilient dwarf elephants (only three feet tall), the series reveals the epic struggles and unexpected stories of animals that once ruled the Ice Age.
WondLa Season 3 (26 November)
- Genre: Animated
- Format: Series
The epic final season sees war erupt between humans and aliens. With Orbona’s fate hanging in the balance, Eva must embark on her most dangerous mission yet: recapturing the stolen Heart of the Forest. Along the way, she gathers old friends and unlikely allies for one last stand. But to save Orbona, Eva must do more than find the Heart; she must bridge two divided worlds and prove the ultimate truth: There is no ‘them,’ there is only ‘us.’
Binge: best new shows & films streaming this week
Sidelined 2: Intercepted (28 November)
- Genre: Romance
- Format: Film
Sidelined 2: Intercepted is the follow up to TikTok favourite Sidelined: The QB & Me, which took out the number one spot for most viewed movie on Binge in 2025. It follows star quarterback Drayton and dancer Dallas as they face new challenges in their relationship after a setback for Drayton.
Prime Video: best new shows & films streaming this week
Tinsel Town (28 November)
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Rebel Wilson, Alice Eve, Katherine Ryan, Derek Jacobi
- Format: Film
Film. A washed-up Hollywood action hero takes a role in a small English village’s quirky Christmas pantomime, where he finds unexpected inspiration through the show’s straight-talking dance instructor. Watch the trailer.
The Skins Game (29 November)
- Genre: Sports
- Format: Live
The Skins Game, one of golf’s most celebrated made-for-television events, returns for the first time since 2008 and will be live on Prime Video from 1:00am AEDT.
2025 FedExCup Champion and seven-time DP World Tour champion Tommy Fleetwood, 16-time PGA TOUR winner Justin Thomas, two-time major champion Xander Schauffele and eight-time PGA TOUR winner Keegan Bradley are slated to compete at Panther National in South Florida.
Netflix: best new shows & films streaming this week
Fisk Season 3 (24 November)
- Genre: Comedy
- Format: Series
With her name on the door and chaos at her desk, Helen begins her mission to improve Gruber & Fisk, while Roz dives into the world of mediation.
Is It Cake? Holiday Season 2 (25 November)
- Genre: Reality
- Format: Series
From Christmas trees to Santas, all-star cake crafters whip up treats to trick the eye and tempt the taste buds for a chance to win frosty-cold cash.
Jingle Bell Heist (26 November)
- Genre: Romance
- Format: Film
Two budding thieves team up to rob a London department store on Christmas Eve but get caught up in more than just the heist when feelings emerge.
Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 (27 November)
- Genre: Horror
- Format: Series
The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished – his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming, and with it a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone – the full party standing together, one last time. Watch the trailer.
Left-Handed Girl (28 November)
- Genre: Drama
- Format: Film
When a mother and her two daughters relocate to Taipei to open a night market stall, they encounter challenges and secrets that threaten family unity.
The Stringer: The Man Who Took The Photo (28 November)
- Genre: History
- Format: Documentary
What’s the origin of an iconic Vietnam War photo? This documentary investigates the authorship of an era-defining image.
AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV: best new shows & films streaming this week
Harry Wild Special (24 November) – Acorn TV
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Format: Series
After an apparent poisoning occurs at Vicky and Cormac’s wedding, Harry springs into action, alongside the FBI. But when the assassin’s target flees, Harry and Fergus find themselves in the crosshairs of their most dangerous adversary yet.
