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Most of the buzz around Netflix in these headlines is entertainment-focused: roundups and recommendations for new movies and shows to stream this weekend. One notable off-cycle item is a reporting-exclusive about Netflix acquiring a spec script for a nuclear weapons thriller.

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Key Takeaway Netflix’s weekend viewing slate is being actively curated, while the company is also advancing new thriller development via an acquired spec script.
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Weekend binge picks Netflix originals/returns Acquisition and development
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Netflix’s weekend viewing slate is being actively curated, while the company is also advancing new thriller development via an acquired spec script.

Most of the buzz around Netflix in these headlines is entertainment-focused: roundups and recommendations for new movies and shows to stream this weekend. One notable off-cycle item is a reporting-exclusive about Netflix acquiring a spec script for a nuclear weapons thriller.

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Acquired project Spec script nuclear weapons thriller ‘Run the Football’
Weekend date window May 23–24 (best new movies roundup)
Weekend binge list size 9 new shows and movies on Netflix (plus others)

What to Watch

  • Check Tom’s Guide’s May 22–24 Netflix weekend lists for which new shows/movies are highlighted each day.
  • Follow The Hollywood Reporter for follow-ups on Netflix’s development of ‘Run the Football’ after the spec-script acquisition.

What Changed

  • 5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more (May 23-24) Tom's Guide
  • Netflix Nabs Spec Script for Nuclear Weapons Thriller ‘Run the Football’ From ‘The Batman’ Producer (Exclusive) Hollywood Reporter
  • 3 best new to Netflix shows you should binge-watch this weekend (May 22-24) Tom's Guide
  • 3 best new to Netflix movies to watch this weekend — including a new comedy with Rosamund Pike (May 22-24) Tom's Guide
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