New streaming releases include The Bear finale and Larry David sketch show

New streaming releases include The Bear finale and Larry David sketch show

Streaming platforms are introducing a wide array of new content for the weekend of June 27, 2026, highlighted by the conclusion of a critically acclaimed kitchen drama and a historical comedy starring Larry David.

The End of the Line for The Bear

Hulu has released the fifth and final season of The Bear. All eight episodes of the series finale became available on June 25. The final chapter centers on the struggle of Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) to maintain their restaurant amid financial instability and a potential buyer.

The season opens the morning after Carmy abandons the business, leaving the remaining crew to manage the chaos and a bank account running on fumes.

Larry David Tackles American History

HBO and HBO Max premiered Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness on Friday, June 26, at 9 p.m. ET. Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions, the limited sketch series is part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration.

The show reimagines foundational American milestones as improv-like half-hour segments, with Larry David appearing in a state of constant irritation across roughly four sketches per episode. The series features cameos from Jerry Seinfeld, John Hamm, and Alan Tudyk. While the premise blends the style of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Drunk History, it currently holds a 67% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 6 reviews.

New Comedies and Thrillers

Netflix released Little Brother on Friday, June 26. The comedy stars John Cena as Rudd Landy, a real estate agent whose life is disrupted when his former Big Brother program mentee, Marcus (Eric André), returns as a walking disaster magnet. The film also stars Michelle Monaghan and Christopher Meloni.

Psychological suspense is also a theme this weekend. Peacock debuted Strung on June 26, a film co-produced by Jason Blum and Tyler Perry. Chloe Bailey stars as a violinist and music tutor for a wealthy family who harbor sinister secrets. Additionally, MGM+ is airing the season 4 finale of From on Sunday, June 28, as Boyd Stevens (Harold Perrineau) struggles to prevent Fromville from unraveling.

Diverse Genre Offerings

The weekend's slate includes a variety of other titles across multiple services:

• Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix): Season 2 sees Aang, Katara, and Sokka traveling to Ba Sing Se to recruit the Earth King against Fire Lord Ozai.
• The American Experiment (Netflix): A five-part docuseries produced by Tom Hanks that examines the U.S. Revolution and Constitution, featuring interviews with Hillary Clinton and Mike Pence.
• A Woman of Substance (BritBox): A drama following Emma Harte's rise from a Yorkshire maid to a business mogul over six decades, portrayed by Jessica Reynolds and Brenda Blethyn.
• The Sheep Detectives (Prime Video): A mystery where sheep investigate the death of their owner, George Hardy (Hugh Jackman).
• In the Hand of Dante (Streaming): A 150-minute film by Julian Schnabel featuring Oscar Isaac in dual roles as Dante Alighieri and Nick Tosches.

Upcoming Calendar

Several series have established their trajectories for the coming weeks. Dutton Ranch will air its finale on July 3. Apple TV's For All Mankind spin-off Star City concludes on July 9, while Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed ends July 14. Other upcoming finales include The Vampire Lestat on July 19 and the Cape Fear adaptation on July 30. House of the Dragon continues its third season with a finale scheduled for August 9, following Apple TV's Sugar season 2 finale on August 6.