What you missed in streaming this week
What you missed in streaming this week
Netflix adds another popular content creator, Peacock launches its first original vertical show, and other stories from the week’s news.
We’ve made it to another Friday, faithful readers! The weekend is just around the corner, and it could be another huge one for sports fans, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage starting on Sunday, June 28. It was another good week for the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which is closing in on final regulatory approval in Europe.
Which smaller stories from the week’s news may have passed you by? We’ll run through all the streaming stories from the week you may have missed below, including Netflix video games news, an exciting update for Dave Matthews Band fans, and more.
Streaming stories you missed this week
Peacock launches first vertical drama
Peacock first revealed that it would enter the microdrama streaming space in May. On Monday, the streamer launched its first original vertical microdrama named “Campus Confidential,” an unscripted series from Bravo.
“Campus Confidential” is a short-form reality series that follows students at the University of Miami as they try to navigate Greek life, social media scandals, romance, and occasional disgrace. The series streams exclusively on the Peacock mobile app and is designed for bingeable scroll-watching.
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
Netflix launching new ‘Hot Ones’ series
Summer will heat up even further on Netflix when the streamer launches its new “Hot Ones” series, “Hot Ones: Extra Heat.” The new show will see host Sean Evans hit the road, bringing his wings to settings inspired by major events on Netflix, such as live sports or a big TV premiere.
The first episode of “Hot Ones: Extra Heat” will feature Will Ferrell, Fortune Feimster, and Jimmy Tatro as they try to endure 10 rounds of wings. It will debut immediately after the MLB Home Run Derby on Netflix on July 13, the streamer announced on Monday.
Netflix
Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”
Nugs to stream on-demand performances from Dave Matthews Band
The Dave Matthews Band is on tour this summer, and now fans can watch performances from the tour even if they aren’t able to physically attend each concert. As announced on Monday, the music streaming service [Nugs] will stream audio from every performance from the band’s 2026 summer tour on demand the day after they play live.
Each concert from June 23’s performance at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, Minnesota, onward will be available on Nugs. Members of the Dave Matthews Band Warehouse fan association will be able to sign up for a special three-month free trial of Nugs to listen to the official audio of every 2026 summer tour concert on the streamer.
nugs.net
Subscribers to nugs.net get access to 25,000+ live concert recordings, including performances from Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Jack White, Pearl Jam, Dead & Company, and Billy Strings. Livestreamed performances are available in HD or 4K. Listen to new and archive recordings in MP3 quality or opt for even better sound with lossless MQA 24-bit and immersive 360 Reality Audio.
Netflix reveals A-list voice cast for new game
Netflix is preparing to launch “Unhinged,” its next major game rollout. “Unhinged” is a survival thriller game that is meant to be played on your TV screen, using your smartphone as a controller. Real-world movements of your phone will track with the character’s hands in-game, and when the character receives a call, your phone will actually ring.
This highly immersive game will feature some big-name stars as voice actors. Zoë Kravitz portrays Ava, the player character in the game, and Sadie Sink of “Stranger Things” portrays her best friend Claire. Troy Baker of “The Last of Us” plays the apartment building’s super, Ben.
DIRECTV announces new in-seat entertainment partnership with United
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues through July 19, and DIRECTV is teaming with United to make sure fans don’t miss the action while on a flight. Through July 20, Starlink-enabled United aircraft will offer live access to Fox, FS1, and more than 10 additional live TV channels through DIRECTV using United’s in-flight Wi-Fi.
The channels will be available on as many as 150 Starlink-equipped aircraft in the United fleet. Viewers will be able to watch all remaining matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on eligible flights, as well as content from ABC, ESPN, TNT, CNN, CBS, NBC, TBS, and BBC News. Passengers will have to use United’s in-flight Wi-Fi to watch the games with DIRECTV.
DIRECTV
DIRECTV is one of The Streamable’s top choices for the best live TV streaming service overall in 2026, especially for users who want the most channels or want to watch the most live sports. With an unbeatable lineup of local, news, sports, and entertainment channels, three main signature packages, an unlimited DVR, and 20 simultaneous streams at home, DIRECTV remains a premier choice for any cord-cutter.
Announcements, release dates, and trailers
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ sets Disney+ premiere date
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” will walk the red carpet to Disney+ and Hulu on Wednesday, July 29. That’s just two days ahead of the date The Streamable predicted for the film in May, when it was first released in theaters.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway’s position within. The duo reconnect with former assistant Emily Charlton, now the head of a luxury brand that possesses funding which could ensure Runway’s survival.
Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey comedy series ‘Brothers’ announces debut on Apple TV
Apple TV is taking full advantage of the Matthew-McConaughey-and-Woody-Harrelson-might-be-related joke. The streamer will host a new comedy series starring the two actors called “Brothers,” which will feature McConaughey and Harrleson playing fictionalized versions of themselves. The show will debut on Wednesday, Sept. 23, Apple TV has announced.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Ron Perlman coming to ‘Cross’ Season 3 on Prime Video
The Prime Video detective series “Cross” is adding a big name for its third season. As reported by Deadline on Tuesday, Ron Perlman of “Hellboy” fame will be added as a recurring character in Season 3 of “Cross.” Perlman will play Herschel Zamora, a cop who is referred to Dr. Alex Cross for therapy. As they dig deeper, Cross realizes Zamora may be hiding a secret much worse than PTSD.
Cross
Alex Cross is a brilliant but flawed homicide detective and full of contradictions. A doting father and family man, Cross is single-minded to the point of obsession when he hunts killers. He is desperate for love, but his wife’s murder has left him too damaged to receive it.
‘Dutton Ranch’ renewed for Season 2 on Paramount+
Taylor Sheridan’s characters can do no wrong on Paramount+. “Dutton Ranch,” the follow-up series to “Yellowstone” which follows Beth Dutton and her husband Rip Wheeler, has officially been renewed for a second season on the streamer, as announced on Wednesday. The series is a huge hit for Paramount+, and its premiere amassed 12.9 million viewers in its first seven days of availability.
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.
Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.
A24 series ‘The Drama’ will premiere on HBO Max in July
HBO Max already hosts a wide selection of A24 movies in its library. Starting on Friday, July 31, the streamer will welcome the next title from the studio. A24’s “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, will premiere on HBO Max on that date, with a linear debut on HBO set for Saturday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. ET.
HBO Max
HBO Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library and exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Within HBO Max, B/R Sports allows users to watch live NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events.
‘WWE: Unreal’ Season 3 finalizes July premiere date on Netflix
The third season of the docuseries “WWE: Unreal” will stream on demand on Netflix starting July 21, as announced on Monday. Fans will get a behind-the-scenes view of John Cena’s goodbye, the rise of the next generation of WWE superstars, and more on this season of the show.
WWE: Unreal
From Monday Night RAW to WrestleMania, this series goes backstage with WWE Superstars and staff as they bring the company’s biggest spectacles to life.