New Streaming Releases in Canada: What to Watch This Week

As the streaming landscape continues to evolve, viewers in Canada have a wealth of new movies and television shows to choose from this week. From crime dramas to family-friendly comedies, streaming platforms such as Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+, and Prime Video are offering a variety of fresh content that caters to diverse tastes.

Highlighted Releases on Major Platforms

On **Apple TV+**, the much-anticipated crime thriller **Highest 2 Lowest** premieres on **September 5**. Directed by the acclaimed **Spike Lee** and starring **Denzel Washington**, this film tells the gripping story of a music industry titan embroiled in a ransom plot that presents him with a moral quandary. The movie, which runs for **2 hours and 13 minutes**, is inspired by **Akira Kurosawa’s** classic, **High and Low**. An **Apple TV+** subscription now costs **$14.99 per month**, following a recent price increase.

**Crave** is set to release the crime drama miniseries **Task** on **September 7** at **9 p.m. ET**. This seven-episode series features **Mark Ruffalo** and depicts an FBI agent investigating a series of violent robberies in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Created by **Brad Ingelsby**, known for **Mare of Easttown**, **Task** offers a runtime of approximately **one hour per episode**. Monthly subscriptions start at **$11.99**, with an ad-free option available for **$22**.

Diverse Genres and Stories

Over on **Disney+**, families can enjoy the sci-fi comedy **Lilo & Stitch**, which premieres on **September 3**. This new adaptation of the beloved 2002 film has a runtime of **1 hour and 48 minutes** and follows an alien who crash-lands on Earth and is taken in by a Hawaiian family. Directed by **Dean Fleischer-Camp** and featuring a talented cast including **Zach Galifianakis** and **Courtney B. Vance**, this film is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. Disney+ offers various subscription tiers, with prices ranging from **$8.99 to $15.99 per month**.

Netflix introduces several intriguing documentaries this week. **Love Con Revenge**, which begins streaming on **September 5**, follows victims of romance scams as they seek to reconstruct their lives with support from **Cecilie Fjellhøy**, a target of the infamous **Tinder Swindler**. Another notable release is **Pokémon Concierge**, an animated series launching the same day, featuring familiar characters in engaging new stories.

For those who enjoy supernatural mysteries, **Wednesday**, based on **The Addams Family**, continues to captivate viewers with its unraveling plot. This series has received acclaim for its unique blend of comedy and horror and is available for streaming now.

**Paramount+** also makes waves with the release of **NCIS: Tony & Ziva** on **September 4**. This drama, a spin-off from the flagship **NCIS** series, follows characters **Tony DiNozzo** and **Ziva David** as they navigate challenges after a security breach affects their family. Subscribers can access Paramount+ content starting at **$6.99 per month**.

Finally, **Prime Video** welcomes a mix of genres with the slasher film **Clown in a Cornfield**, debuting on **September 6**. Directed by **Eli Craig**, this film offers a thrilling story about a small-town family facing a masked killer. The film not only showcases a Canadian cast, including **Katie Douglas** and **Kevin Durand**, but was also filmed in **Winnipeg**. Prime Video is available as part of an Amazon Prime membership, priced at **$99 per year**.

With such a diverse range of new content, viewers in Canada are sure to find something that appeals to their interests. What will you be watching this week? For more recommendations, stay tuned for our next update on streaming highlights.