Weekend Watch: There are just two new movies you absolutely need to see this weekend.

This week's must-watch list is packed with everything you need to turn your weekend into the perfect entertainment escape.

Whether you're flying solo and want something to completely lose yourself in, need some lighter options that won't send you to sleep, or you're after that perfect date-night pick that'll spark some decent conversation, consider your weekend viewing dilemma officially solved.

Here are some of the best movies and TV shows coming out this week.

What to watch this weekend, according to Mamamia's entertainment experts.

Splitsville.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Pop Culture & Social Editor.

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Everyone is talking about the overwhelming influx of sequels, prequels and reboots drowning out original content in Hollywood. And, yes, we are facing a crisis of unique ideas — but they exist, it's just harder than ever to see them greenlit by major studios.

But when your name is Dakota Johnson, you can take a risk. And that's exactly what the actress did when she signed on to produce and star in the new "unromantic comedy" Splitsville.

The comedy follows two couples in unhappy marriages, for entirely different reasons. When Carey's (Kyle Marvin) wife Ashely (Adria Arjona) asks for divorce, he leans on his pals Julie (Dakota Johnson) and Paul (Michael Angelo Covino) for support — only to find their own relationship is uniquely strained thanks to their 'open' marriage and the complexities that entails.

As divorce, cheating scandals, friendship breakdowns and emotional warfare reign supreme throughout this movie, it could have easily fallen flat in the wrong hands. But instead, this film is delightfully ridiculous and truly funny. Especially once the fish tank is involved.

When our Head of Entertainment, Laura Brodnik, and I went to see this one at a preview screening, we were laughing out loud — and we weren't the only ones. The entire cinema was filled with gasps and cackles as we took in the strange plot unfolding before us. If you want to read Laura's interview with Dakota, you can check it out here.

This film is quirky, uniquely humorous, boasts more slapstick gags than expected, and — in my opinion — is well worth a trip to your local movie theatre this weekend.

Splitsville is in cinemas now.

The Girlfriend.

Recommended by Em Vernem, Mamamia's Associate Editor and The Spill host.

Image: Prime Video.

I have your next messy (and slightly incest-y) obsession — and it stars the brilliant Robin Wright from House of Cards. 

Wright plays a mother who is a bit of a boy-mum (AKA obsessed with her son). She's introduced to her son's girlfriend Cherry, played by Olvia Cooke (also brilliant— House Of The Dragon).

And of course, Laura suspects that Cherry is hiding something sinister. 

The series has six super thrilling, mysterious, chaotic and slightly uncomfortable episodes that make you jump back and forth between taking sides of each family member. 

One to talk about in the group chat for sure.

The Girlfriend is now streaming on Prime Video.

The Wrong Paris.

Recommended by Tara Watson, Senior Entertainment Writer.

Image: Netflix.

Netflix's new rom-com The Wrong Paris is centred on a reality dating show which promises contestants a trip to Paris, but with one kicker: it's Paris, Texas. Gotcha!

At the heart of the story is Dawn, a young woman with dreams of leaving her small country town and studying at an art school in the French capital. But after joining a reality show to fund her aspirations, she finds herself back in the same type of country town she had hoped to flee.

But then, of course, she starts to develop genuine feelings for the show's cowboy bachelor, the charming and down-to-earth Trey.

Leading the cast is iCarly actress Miranda Cosgrove, with the swoon-worthy cowboy, Trey, played by The Bold and the Beautiful soap star Pierson Fodé. The supporting cast is surprisingly, umm good, with Insecure's Yvonne Orji and legendary actress Frances Fisher rounding out the crew.

This movie is so much better than I expected it to be. Come for the silly Netflix rom-com but stay for the sharp dialogue and satirical take on The Bachelor-esque reality tropes we know and love.

The Wrong Paris is now streaming on Netflix.

Only Murders In The Building.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Pop Culture and Social Editor.

Image: Disney+.

The Only Murders In The Building theme song is back in my life and oh, boy, is it beautiful. There's nothing quite as jaunty as a murderous piano key!

The new season of OMITB picks up where we left off in Season 4: the doorman of The Arconia — the beloved Lester (Teddy Coluca) — is dead.

Was it a tragic accident? Or was it murder? In this building, you can expect the latter.

Oliver (Martin Short), Charles (Steve Martin) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) are back on their detective grind, trying to uncover how the death of Lester came to be — while also exploring the mysterious disappearance of a mobster, Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale) at the behest of his wife, Sofia (Téa Leoni).

Will the death of the doorman and the introduction of the mob be linked? Of course! And along the way, we will meet some new faces, as this season brings on board actors Logan Lerman and Renée Zellweger.

The first three episodes have dropped, with the first ep being a welcome return to the comedic cosy murder mystery we know and love. It's comforting, it's familiar and it's an easy watch. And if you've never seen the show before, now is the perfect time to embrace the nonsense.

Only Murders In The Building Season 5, Episodes 1 - 3 are now streaming on Disney+ with new episodes dropping weekly.

AKA Charlie Sheen.

Recommended by Tara Watson, Senior Entertainment Writer.

Image: Netflix.

Netflix's two-part documentary, AKA Charlie Sheen, offers a candid look at the divisive actor's tumultuous life and career — in his own words.

Through interviews with Sheen, who is now sober, the docuseries explores his upbringing in the shadow of father Martin Sheen, his own rise to stardom, breakout roles on Spin City and Two and a Half Men, his public struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, his HIV diagnosis, sexuality, and his infamous 'winning' and 'tiger blood' media frenzy.

The documentary offers a raw portrait of a troubled man and former addict and his bumpy journey to sobriety.

Noteworthy people interviewed include his ex-wives Denise Richards and Brooke Mueller, his brother Ramon Estevez, actor Sean Penn, and his Two and a Half Men co-star Jon Cryer, who all provide their own perspectives on Sheen's highest highs and lowest lows.

AKA Charlie Sheen is streaming on Netflix.

Top End Bub.

Recommended by Tina Burke, Pop Culture and Social Editor.

Image: Prime Video.

Who me? Again? Yes, I have one more recommendation. Some weeks, the content just keeps on coming!

Top End Bub is the latest Australian TV series to capture my attention (and soon, the worlds) as it debuts on Prime Video this weekend.

The eight-episode series is a heartfelt, funny, and beautiful continuation of the story we first saw on screens in Miranda Tapsell's Top End Wedding in 2019.

The actress and creator is back with a new series that carries on the love story of her character, Lauren, and her husband Ned, (Gwilym Lee). The couple is living happily in Adelaide when a family tragedy takes them back to Australia's tropical Top End.

As they become guardians to their eight-year-old niece, the series explores family connection and love — with a wonderful returning cast including Shari Sebbins, Elaine Crombie, Huw Higginson, Tracy Mann and Guy Simon. But the standout is, of course, newcomer Gladys-May Kelly as Lauren's niece, Taya.

You'll laugh, you will most certainly cry, and you'll marvel at the talent of our local stars. Check it out!

Top End Bub is now streaming on Prime Video.

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