Six new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend

By the Editorial Team · Friday, October 16, 2026

Several new films and TV series connected to Massachusetts, including Netflix’s “Sacrifice” starring Chris Evans and HBO Max’s “The Death of Robin Hood” with Hugh Jackman, are premiering this weekend across multiple streaming platforms. These releases emphasize Massachusetts’ growing influence in entertainment by featuring local talent and settings while offering a diverse range of genres for viewers.

Several new movies and television series with connections to Massachusetts are set to premiere this weekend across various streaming platforms.

Netflix will release the comedy “Sacrifice” on Friday, featuring Sudbury native Chris Evans. The film centers on a gala attended by billionaires and celebrities, where Evans portrays a movie star taken hostage by a radical activist, played by Anya Taylor-Joy. The ensemble cast also includes John Malkovich, Salma Hayek-Pinault, Vincent Cassel, Charli XCX, and rapper Jonatan “Yung Lean” Leandoer, who makes his film debut. Leandoer also reunites with director Romain Gavras, known for his work on the viral music video for the song “Storm.”

HBO Max will stream “The Death of Robin Hood” starting Friday, starring Hugh Jackman in the title role. Jackman portrays an aging Robin Hood who sustains injuries on the battlefield, echoing themes from his recent performance as an older Wolverine in “Logan.” The film also features performances by Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård.

On the television front, Netflix will debut a new season of the political drama “The Diplomat,” with Keri Russell reprising her role as ambassador Kate Wyler. The season focuses on the aftermath of a major crisis threatening the fragile peace between the United States and the United Kingdom. Returning cast members include Rufus Sewell, Allison Janney, and Bradley Whitford.

Paramount+ is launching the fourth season of “Tulsa King” on Friday. Sylvester Stallone returns as Dwight Manfredi, whose crime empire faces attacks from rival forces. The season explores themes of loyalty and survival amid political corruption, new adversaries, and personal loss.

For viewers interested in binge-worthy reality television, Netflix’s Boston-themed season of “Love Is Blind” became available this week, with the first five episodes released. The show chronicles romance and drama unfolding in the city and surrounding areas throughout the season.

Additionally, Prime Video will feature “Love of Your Life,” a romance film set in Boston and Cambridge, streaming Friday. Directed by Cambridge native Rachel Morrison, the film stars Margaret Qualley as Maya, a woman struggling to overcome profound loss and open her heart again. The cast also includes Aaron Pierre, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Basso, and Catherine Keener.

These new releases highlight the continued presence of Massachusetts in contemporary film and television productions, showcasing local talent and regional settings in a variety of genres.

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