Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable new movies and TV shows. We typically focus on new content from Amazon’s Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Paramount+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew, and/or are filmed in Canada.
Crave premiere date: Sunday, August 16 at 9 p.m. ET
Genre: Superhero drama
Runtime: Eight episodes
Two intergalactic cops are drawn into a larger murder mystery in the American heartland.
Based on the DC Comics character Green Lantern, Lanterns was created by Chris Mundy (Ozark), Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and comics writer Tom King (Batman) and stars Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights), Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge), Kelly Macdonald (No Country for Old Men) and Edmonton’s Nathan Fillion (reprising the role of Guy Gardner from last year’s Superman).
Original theatrical release date: April 25, 2026
Crave premiere date: Friday, August 14
Genre: Musical biopic
Runtime: 2 hours, 7 minutes
This film explores the early life and career of popstar Michael Jackson.
Michael was directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and stars Jackson’s real-life nephew Jafaar, Nia Long (Boyz n the Hood), Laura Harrier (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Colman Domingo (Euphoria). It’s also worth noting that Toronto’s Mike Myers (Austin Powers) also makes an appearance as CBS Records president Walter Yetnikoff.
Crave release date: Monday, August 10
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Toronto-based writer, actress and former escort Andrea Werhun unpacks common myths and misconceptions about sex work.
This is a feature-length version of a short that Werhun made with Toronto director Nicole Bazuin. It’s also worth noting that Werhun was a key consultant on the 2024 Best Picture winner Anora.
An ad-free Crave Premium membership costs $22/month. Alternatively, there are two other subscription options: Crave Basic with Ads ($9.99/month) and Crave Standard with Ads ($14.99/month). Starz is available as a separate $5.99 add-on. You can learn more about subscriptions and add-ons on Crave’s website.
MobileSyrup also has a round-up of everything coming to Crave in August.
Disney+ Canada premiere date: Friday, August 14
Genre: Musical
Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes
When their opening act cancels last minute, Connect 3 must host a new Camp Rock competition to find new talent.
