What to watch while streaming: today’s deals from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and more

Based on MrBeast’s (Jimmy Donaldson) YouTube show, Beast Games is new to Prime Video and is poised to become the biggest reality television competition of all time. With 1,000 contestants all competing for a $5 million cash prize, which in turn is the largest single prize in the history of television and streaming, Beast Games is like no other competition show people have seen before…

For the music fans among you, “Elton John: Never Too Late” on Disney Plus should be a real treat. Ahead of his final live performance in the US, this feature-length documentary celebrates the artist’s life and work. It’s a journey through the biggest hits of his career, while his most candid moments come from archival interviews.

If you’re more into movies, there are a few new releases to choose from: Joker: Folie à Deux, the highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning 2019 DC film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga; Monster movie mashup Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire; and the true story The Six Triple Eight, which celebrates the Women’s Army Corps’ only predominantly black unit stationed overseas during World War II.

For something festive to entertain the whole family, That Christmas on Netflix might be just the ticket. Santa Claus (voiced by Brian Cox) tells the story of an eventful Christmas Eve in this new film, co-written by Richard Curtis and also featuring the voice of Fiona Shaw. There’s also the animated musical fantasy “The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland” and the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” prequel “Wonka” starring Timothée Chalamet.

There’s no shortage of streaming options, and to give you a little help, RadioTimes.com has rounded up some of the best new offerings: From Netflix and Disney Plus to Prime Video, BBC iPlayer and Apple TV+, here are the latest highlights across the services.

Whether it’s a fast-paced, star-studded drama like Rivals, a brooding spy thriller like The Agency, or a nature documentary like The Secret Life of Animals, there’s something to suit every taste.

Check out the list below, which has full details on where you can watch each title – and what we think.