Every Movie and TV Show Coming to Paramount+ and Apple TV+ This Week
Streaming platforms continue to refresh their catalogs with new television releases every week. Viewers searching for documentary series, combat sports, or comedic drama will find fresh options arriving on major streaming services. Paramount+ and Apple TV+ lead the lineup this week with major premieres scheduled across early August. Here is a look at the top titles arriving on streaming platforms during the week of August 3 through August 9.
‘Special Ops True’ (2026)
The documentary series ‘Special Ops True’ premiered on Paramount+ on Tuesday August 4. This original show features real military operatives sharing firsthand accounts of covert missions. Viewers get exclusive insights into complex tactical maneuvers and historical military events through authentic archival footage and personal testimonies. The series offers an inside look at the tactical precision required by specialized defense forces around the world. Every episode brings real world military stories directly to audiences seeking informative nonfiction content.
‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ (2017)
Sports fans can tune into the new season of ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ which arrived on Paramount+ on Tuesday August 4. The combat sports show showcases emerging mixed martial arts fighters competing for official contracts with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Each weekly event features live bouts in front of talent evaluators hoping to discover future fighting stars. Athletes showcase their striking and grappling skills inside the Octagon to earn a permanent spot on the professional roster. The program remains a primary pipeline for rising talent entering the world of high level martial arts competition.
‘Ted Lasso’ (2020)
The comedy series ‘Ted Lasso’ returned to Apple TV+ on Wednesday August 5. The show follows an American college football coach who travels to England to manage a professional soccer team. Despite an initial lack of tactical experience in English football, his optimistic coaching philosophy impacts the athletic club. The narrative focuses on sportsmanship, team management, and interpersonal relationships among the players and executive staff. The new season expands the story as the coaching staff and squad face fresh competitive challenges.
Share your thoughts in the comments about which of these new streaming premieres on Paramount+ and Apple TV+ you plan to watch first this week.
