Stranger Things 5 Kicks Off 2026 | What We’re Watching on THS

2026 is finally here and with it the first box office weekend.  Not too many films opening. But, there are some fun new additions to the theaters. Daisy Ridley’s We Bury the Dead is opening today and The Dutchman swoops into movie houses. That Hashtag Show’s What We’re Watching takes you through the newest releases this weekend.

What We’re Watching: We Bury The Dead – In theaters this weekend

 In the early days of zombie apocalypse, Daisy Ridley’s Ada is just searching for her missing husband. World governments and politicians tell normal people that the dead are mostly harmless. But, Ava’s search for her partner becomes perilous when she discovers that the zombies are learning at a frightening rate. Ridley stars along with Brenton Thwaites In a movie directed by Zak Hilditch. Horror fans, you know what to do.

The Dutchman – In theaters this weekend

Andre Gaines’ latest film stars Andre Holland and Cape Mara. Holland is Clay, a businessman in therapy with his wife Kaia, played by Zazie Beetz. Unfortunately for this couple, their therapist isn’t what he seems. Based on a play from the 1960s, Gaines’s portrayal brings a fun contemporary tilt to the proceedings. All this Hodge plays a role here and Stephen Henderson brings just the right amount of menace as Doctor Armiri.

Marty Supreme – In theaters this weekend.

The hype train continues unabated. Timothy Chalamet stars as Marty Mauser in Joshua Safdie’s  Ticking time bomb of a movie. Marty Supreme is the kind of A24 picture that drips with style. Both Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler the Creator deserve some real love here as well. Marty is kind of a jerk throughout the entire film, and he needs people to bounce off of for Chalamet’s performance to land with the audience. If there was an Oscar for movie marketing, this one would be in the running

What We’re Watching: Stranger Things 5 – Streaming on Netflix

All good things must come to an end. And, so we reach the end of the line with the kids from Hawkins IN. Matt and Ross Duffer bring their plane in for a landing with Stranger Things 5. The entire season so far has been one long sequence of setting up the dominoes for them all to come crashing down in this lengthy finale on Netflix. Everyone gets a chance to shine, tears are shed, and the emotions are running high. This show has been on for a very long time, so the audience is ready for a cathartic payoff. Against all odds, they do get that.

Percy Jackson and The Olympians – Streaming on Disney+

Walker Scobell really feels like Percy Jackson now. Season two is positively speeding along on Disney+. Unlike a lot of these streaming original series for new adaptations of existing IP, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is already confirmed for another season. So, if you’ve been looking for a reason to jump on into this delightful family action adventure, you have permission now. 

The Copenhagen Test – Streaming on Peacock

Simu Liu stars as Alexander Hale in this espionage thriller. Our protagonist’s brain has been hacked, and he’s trying to get to the bottom of it. Melissa Bar Co stars in this twisty ride over on Peacock. James Wan produces The Copenhagen Test! Let’s be real, this show has been burning up the charts on Peacock and making some real waves for folks. So, if the premise speaks to you at all, it’s probably going to be a good time on the couch.