4 new Movies & TV Shows to Watch this Weekend on Max, Disney+, PBS, & more (May 2-4)

Looking for something unforgettable to watch this weekend? From May 2–4, streaming platforms are delivering big, bold stories perfect for every kind of viewer. Whether you're drawn to powerful sisterhood in Miss Austen, craving galactic thrills in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, or in the mood for dark crime and deeper truths, there's something new to get hooked on right now.

From period drama fans to sci-fi obsessives and thrill-seekers alike, this weekend’s lineup is stacked with must-see premieres that will pull you in fast. So grab your popcorn and clear your schedule — your next obsession awaits. Ready to dive in? Check out the full list of what to watch this weekend!

Malditos

When: Friday, May 2
Where: Max

Malditos is a gripping action-crime thriller inspired by Living with Our Deads, the memoir of Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur. Created by Jean Charles Hue and Olivier Prieur, the series follows a fierce community leader and her two sons as they fight to protect their people from eviction amid rising floodwaters in Southern France. High stakes, deep family bonds, and raw survival instincts fuel this intense drama.

Miss Austen

When: Sunday, May 4
Where: PBS

In this moving and powerful drama, Cassandra Austen—played by Keeley Hawes—makes a life-altering choice to protect the legacy of her sister, the beloved author Jane Austen. Full of wit, heartache, and deep devotion, this is an unforgettable tale of sisterhood, sacrifice, and the secrets that shaped literary history. Miss Austen should be on your what to watch this weekend list.

Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld

When: Sunday, May 4
Where: Disney+

Dive deep into the galaxy’s seedy underworld in this thrilling new tale. Asajj Ventress, the fierce former assassin, finds herself on the run with an unexpected ally, while the infamous Cad Bane is forced to face his past when he reunites with an old friend—now a Marshal. Loyalties will be tested, and old wounds reopened in this gritty, action-packed Star Wars saga. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld should be your top pick to watch this weekend.

The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2

When: Sunday, May 4
Where: AMC & AMC+

Season two of The Walking Dead: Dead City raises the stakes as Maggie and Negan’s uneasy alliance teeters on the edge in the chaos of a shattered Manhattan. With a dangerous new power emerging and old grudges boiling over, the line between friend and foe is razor-thin. In this ruthless city, the past haunts every step—and survival demands more than ever.

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