A new week brings several highly anticipated premieres across major streaming platforms, with returning favorites and original series spanning comedy, science fiction, horror, and suspense. From the long-awaited comeback of Ted Lasso to a new chapter in the Star Wars: Visions universe and an unsettling thriller based on a bestselling novel, viewers have plenty of new options to add to their watchlists.

Ted Lasso Returns for Season 4 on Apple TV+

After more than three years off the air, Ted Lasso returns Wednesday for its fourth season on Apple TV+, bringing back the optimistic soccer coach played by Jason Sudeikis.

This time, Ted takes on a new challenge as head coach of AFC Richmond’s first-ever women’s team. The new season reunites him with familiar faces from the club’s leadership, including Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) and Keeley Jones (Juno Temple), while longtime cast members Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift also return.

Season 4 introduces several new additions to the ensemble, including Tanya Reynolds, Grant Feely, and Faye Marsay, as the Emmy-winning comedy begins its next chapter.

Star Wars: Visions Presents—The Ninth Jedi Expands the Franchise

Anime Limited Series Debuts on Hulu and Disney+

The Star Wars universe continues to grow with Star Wars: Visions Presents—The Ninth Jedi, premiering Wednesday on Hulu and Disney+.

The eight-episode limited series expands upon two earlier animated shorts from the Star Wars: Visions anthology. The story follows Lah Kara, daughter of a legendary lightsaber smith, in a distant era far removed from the events of the main Star Wars saga.

Voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki in Japanese and Kimiko Glenn in the English-language version, Lah Kara continues her journey to become a true Jedi while searching for her kidnapped father, portrayed by Shinichiro Miki in Japanese and Simu Liu in the English dub.

The series further explores a unique corner of the Star Wars timeline while maintaining the anime-inspired storytelling style that has made Visions popular with fans.

FX’s The Shards Brings Bret Easton Ellis’ Novel to Television

Ryan Murphy Adapts 1980s Horror Thriller

FX and Hulu debut The Shards on Wednesday at 9 p.m., adapting Bret Easton Ellis’ novel into a suspense-filled television series.

Developed by Ryan Murphy, the drama is based on Ellis’ semi-autobiographical horror story and is set in 1980s Los Angeles. The plot centers on affluent students attending the prestigious Buckley prep school, where daily life is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious new classmate played by Homer Gere.

As the newcomer settles into campus life, a string of brutal crimes linked to a local serial killer raises tensions, blurring the line between teenage drama and psychological horror.

The ensemble cast includes Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber, Wes Bentley, Evan Rachel Wood, and Jordan Roth.

The Last House Premieres on Netflix

Survival Thriller Explores Isolation and Fear

Netflix rounds out the week’s major releases with The Last House, debuting Friday.

Directed by Fast X filmmaker Louis Leterrier, the science-fiction thriller stars Wagner Moura and Greta Lee as parents who suddenly find themselves trapped inside their home with their two children by an unexplained force lurking outside.

As food and supplies begin to run low, the family realizes they are not alone in their predicament—people around the world appear to be facing the same terrifying situation.

Forced to confront both external dangers and the psychological strain of isolation, the family must work together in a desperate fight for survival.

A Strong Week for Streaming Releases

This week’s streaming lineup offers something for nearly every audience. Fans of uplifting comedy can revisit Ted Lasso, Star Wars enthusiasts can explore a fresh animated adventure with The Ninth Jedi, horror fans have The Shards to look forward to, and viewers seeking suspense can check out Netflix’s The Last House. Together, these premieres make for one of the busiest weeks of new streaming releases this season.