Every Movie and TV Show Premiering on Hulu This Week, Including an Oriental Historical Epic
Streaming subscribers have an eclectic lineup of movies and television series to look forward to throughout the week. The upcoming additions span multiple genres, including anime adventures, festive family specials, long-running broadcast dramas, reality television competitions, and sweeping historical action films. Each title provides fresh viewing options across different days of the schedule to keep audiences entertained. Here is the complete list of everything arriving on Hulu this week.
‘Mao’ (2026)
‘Mao’ arrives on the platform on Monday, August 24. The animated adaptation follows high school student Nanoka Kiba after she is transported back in time to Japan’s Taisho era. Upon her arrival, she encounters a mysterious onmyoji practitioner named Mao, who investigates supernatural curses and malevolent spirits. Together, the duo unravels the enigmatic ties connecting their shared fate and past traumas. The action-packed fantasy series blends historical elements with dark supernatural mystery.
‘Heartland’ (2007)
‘Heartland’ joins the streaming catalog on Monday, August 24. The long-running Canadian drama series centers on Amy Fleming and her older sister Lou as they navigate life on their family’s Alberta horse ranch. Following the tragic death of their mother, Amy discovers she possesses a natural gift for healing abused and troubled horses. The family works together through financial struggles, romance, and personal hardships to keep the ranch operational. The multi-generational saga remains one of television’s most enduring family-oriented dramas.
‘A Heartland Christmas’ (2010)
‘A Heartland Christmas’ debuts on the service on Monday, August 24. In this holiday television film, Amy Fleming and Ty Borden travel to a remote mountain town after learning about a herd of horses trapped by an avalanche. The community rallies behind the pair as they brave freezing temperatures and dangerous conditions to orchestrate a rescue. Back at the ranch, Lou Fleming organizes the family’s traditional Christmas celebration amid unexpected logistical hurdles. The standalone festive special offers an uplifting holiday story set within the popular franchise universe.
‘Adults’ (2025)
‘Adults’ premieres on the platform on Thursday, August 27. The contemporary comedy series explores the chaotic daily lives of a close-knit group of friends attempting to establish their independence. Each episode chronicles their comedic misadventures across career setbacks, complicated dating dynamics, and financial pressures. The ensemble cast depicts the awkward transition from carefree youth into responsible adult life.
‘Desert Warrior’ (2026)
‘Desert Warrior’ makes its streaming debut on Friday, August 28. Set in seventh-century Arabia, the historical epic follows Princess Hind as she refuses to submit to the ruthless Emperor Kisra. To protect her people, the princess allies with a formidable bandit played by Anthony Mackie to wage war against the empire. The high-stakes conflict culminates in a massive desert confrontation that alters the balance of power across the region. Directed by Rupert Wyatt, the film features expansive battle sequences and lavish period production design.
‘Four Weddings’ (2009)
‘Four Weddings’ arrives in the streaming library on Saturday, August 29. The competitive reality television show follows four distinct brides who attend and evaluate one another’s wedding ceremonies and receptions. Participants score each event across specific categories, including the dress, the venue, the food, and the overall guest experience. The bride with the highest overall score at the end of the competition wins an all-expenses-paid dream honeymoon.
Let us know which of these new releases you are most excited to stream this week in the comments.
