What to Watch This Week: 'Onslaught', 'Lanterns', and More
A weekly streaming guide that doubles as a list of release dates, platforms, and event details — five distinct facts on the record for the holiday weekend.
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Adam Wingard's Onslaught (A24) stars Adria Arjona as an Army sniper protecting her family from escaped, murderous super soldiers — premiering September 4, 2026.
Adam Wingard's Onslaught (A24) stars Adria Arjona as an Army sniper protecting her family from escaped, murderous super soldiers — premiering September 4, 2026.
Establishes the weekend's anchor film: its director's pedigree, lead actor, genre blend, and studio.
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…movies, TV shows, and other Pop Culture events to have on your viewing radar. This weekend, for example, features a new A24 film, Onslaught, WWE’s Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta, and even the return of the Snowfall franchise to FX. Here’s a look at everything you need to be watching this (Labor Day) weekend. Premiere Date: September 4, 2026 The latest from Adam Wingard—director of 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong and 2024’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire—is an action-horror film from A24 starring Adria Arjona (Blink Twice, Andor) as an Army sniper protecting her family from /checks notes a group of escaped, murderous super soldiers. The body count on this one is likely to be high. Premiere D…
Adam Wingard's Onslaught (A24) stars Adria Arjona (Blink Twice, Andor) as an Army sniper protecting her family from /checks notes a group of escaped, murderous super soldiers — premiering September 4, 2026.
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Akira returns to theaters in 4K and IMAX starting September 4, 2026 — its first major theatrical run in a restored format.
Signals that a legendary 1988 anime landmark is available on the biggest screen in its cleanest format ever.
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The latest from Adam Wingard—director of 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong and 2024’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire—is an action-horror film from A24 starring Adria Arjona (Blink Twice, Andor) as an Army sniper protecting her family from /checks notes a group of escaped, murderous super soldiers. The body count on this one is likely to be high. Premiere Date: September 4, 2026, in select theaters The anime classic returns to theaters, now in 4K and IMAX. 1988’s Akira is landmark anime cinema, an impactful cult classic that still resonates today. If you haven’t seen this epic, now is the best time to see it in a pristine format. Premiere Date: September 6, 2026
September 4, 2026, in select theaters The anime classic Akira returns to theaters now in 4K and IMAX 1988’s Akira starting September 4, 2026 — its first major theatrical run in a restored format.
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WWE Sunday Night's Main Event on September 6 features Lil Yachty in a singles match, Quavo performing live, and Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi — streaming on Peacock in the U.S. and YouTube internationally at 8 PM ET.
Lays out an unusually celebrity-packed wrestling card with full platform and time details for planning.
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The anime classic returns to theaters, now in 4K and IMAX. 1988’s Akira is landmark anime cinema, an impactful cult classic that still resonates today. If you haven’t seen this epic, now is the best time to see it in a pristine format. Premiere Date: September 6, 2026 While normally a Saturday night ordeal, this Labor Day Weekend finds WWE in Atlanta, with Quavo giving a musical performance, Lil Yachty wrestling a singles match, and even finds Bron Breakker facing off against Oba Femi. The event kicks off at 8 PM ET, streaming live on Peacock in the U.S. (and internationally on YouTube).
Quavo giving a musical performance, WWE Sunday Night's Main Event on September 6 features Lil Yachty wrestling in a singles match, Quavo performing live, and even finds Bron Breakker facing off against vs. Oba Femi The event kicks off at 8 PM ET, — streaming live on Peacock in the U.S. and internationally on YouTube internationally at 8 PM ET.
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The Drop, a Snowfall spinoff led by Gail Bean, premieres September 8 on FX and Hulu — following Wanda and Leon as they leave the drug game for the rap business.
Frames the Snowfall spinoff's core dramatic shift: familiar characters trading crime for the rap industry.
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Premiere Date: Sept, 8, 2026 With this weekend being Labor Day Weekend, we figured you should be aware that on Tuesday, September 8, FX returns to the Snowfall franchise with The Drop, a Gail Bean-led series focused on Wanda and Leon, but this time, they are trying to find a better way. Wisely, The Drop follows the drug game going legit and getting into the rap game. One has to imagine it will mirror the West Coast rap craze of the ‘90s, while showing how Gail and Leon progress as a couple and as individuals. You can watch The Drop on FX and Hulu.
September 8, FX returns to The Snowfall franchise with The Drop, a Snowfall spinoff led by Gail Bean-led series focused Bean, premieres September 8 on FX and Hulu — following Wanda and Leon but this time, as they are trying to find a better way. Wisely, The Drop follows leave the drug game for the rap business.
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Buddy, from Casper Kelly ('Too Many Cooks'), starring Cristin Milioti and Keegan-Michael Key, is a children's-show horror film now in theaters.
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…but this time, they are trying to find a better way. Wisely, The Drop follows the drug game going legit and getting into the rap game. One has to imagine it will mirror the West Coast rap craze of the ‘90s, while showing how Gail and Leon progress as a couple and as individuals. You can watch The Drop on FX and Hulu. Premiere Date: In theaters now Were you scared of shows like Barney & Friends growing up? Ever wonder what happens when the program is done…and thought it might be sinister? From the mind of Casper Kelly (“Too Many Cooks”) and featuring stars like Cristin Milotti and Keegan-Michael Key, Buddy is an intriguing watch for horror fans and ‘90s nostalgia lovers alike. Trending 1…
Buddy, from Casper Kelly ('Too Many Cooks'), and featuring stars like starring Cristin Milotti Milioti and Keegan-Michael Key, Buddy is an intriguing watch for a children's-show horror film now in theaters.
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