Jakarta. If you’re looking for something gripping to stream this weekend, a slate of new releases offers everything from supernatural horror to intense Korean action and star-studded Hollywood thrillers. From Pennywise’s return to a DiCaprio-Penn political showdown and new K-drama hits, here are the standout picks to add to your watchlist.

IT: Welcome to Derry – Pennywise Returns to Haunt a New Generation

Horror fans can dive back into the shadowy origins of Derry in IT: Welcome to Derry, a chilling prequel to the hit films IT (2017) and IT Chapter Two (2019). Set in the 1960s, the series expands the Stephen King universe with a slow, creeping dread as a newcomer family and a circle of local teens investigate a boy’s disappearance.

Their search unearths the town’s violent past and the lingering presence of its most terrifying resident, Pennywise. Expect unsettling atmosphere, rich backstory, and plenty of nightmare fuel.

The Pitt – A Gritty, Award-Winning Medical Drama

For something more grounded, The Pitt, an Emmy-winning medical drama, offers an intense, real-time look into life inside Pittsburgh Trauma Hospital’s Emergency Unit.

Each episode follows a 15-hour shift, portraying burnout, understaffing, and moral dilemmas with gripping authenticity. The series leans into the emotional aftermath of the pandemic, making it both compelling and painfully relatable.

One Battle After Another – DiCaprio vs. Penn in a Political Thriller

If you’re craving a blockbuster, One Battle After Another brings Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn into a high-stakes rescue thriller that’s already earned a 94 percent Rotten Tomatoes score.

DiCaprio plays Bob, a former revolutionary forced out of hiding when his old nemesis abducts his daughter. What follows is a relentless chase across ideological battlegrounds, blending action, family drama, and sharp political commentary.

Weapons – A Modern Folk-Horror Gem

Another standout for horror lovers is Weapons, a critically acclaimed supernatural thriller with a 93 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating.

When 17 children vanish overnight in a quiet American town, panic turns to paranoia as the story unfolds through multiple perspectives, including a grieving parent and a teacher with secrets of his own. The final twist draws on a haunting, modern reimagining of the Pied Piper myth.

Undercover High School – Action, Mystery, and Teen Chaos

On Viu, Korean drama fans can dive into Undercover High School, where elite NIS agent Jung Hae-sung is demoted and sent undercover as a high school student. His mission: recover Emperor Gojong’s hidden gold. His obstacles: school corruption, dangerous rivals, and a history teacher who looks a lot like his first love. The result is an energetic mix of action, comedy, and romantic tension.

Taxi Driver 3 – Justice Hits Hard

The beloved Taxi Driver franchise returns with a bigger, darker season. Kim Do-gi and the Rainbow Taxi team take on cases stretching across borders, from entertainment industry scandals to international trafficking rings and online gambling syndicates.

This season introduces a new villain from Hong Kong and missions that push the team into Japan, raising the stakes with slick action sequences and sharp social commentary.

A bundled HBO Max and Viu subscription is now available across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. The package gives viewers a single way to access a broad mix of US titles, such as The Pitt, The Last of Us, IT: Welcome to Derry, and the Harry Potter films, alongside Viu’s lineup of Asian dramas and originals, including Korean and Chinese series.

Subscriptions can be arranged through the official HBO Max or Viu websites, with each service accessed separately once the bundle is activated. 

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