What to Watch Tonight: Tony Awards Live, Poor Things on Netflix, and More (June 7, 2026)

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Saturday night is here, and the streaming world has plenty lined up. Whether you're in the mood for live theater spectacle, a darkly inventive film, or a noir-tinged superhero series, there's something worth settling in for tonight.

Here's what we're watching this evening.

79th Annual Tony Awards — Live on Paramount+

The biggest night in Broadway is happening live tonight on Paramount+. The 79th Annual Tony Awards celebrate the best of the theater season, and this year's ceremony features performances from nominated musicals and a stacked presenter lineup. If you've been following the Broadway season — or even if you haven't — the Tony Awards are always an entertaining ride through show-stopping performances and genuine surprise moments.

The live broadcast kicks off tonight on Paramount+, with the pre-show red carpet streaming earlier in the evening. For cord-cutters, Paramount+ is the only way to catch the ceremony live.

Poor Things — Netflix

Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things landed on Netflix this week, and it's the kind of film that demands your full attention. Emma Stone won an Oscar for her performance as Bella Baxter, a woman reanimated by an eccentric scientist (Willem Dafoe) who embarks on a journey of self-discovery across a surreal Victorian landscape.

The film is visually stunning, tonally bizarre, and surprisingly funny. If you haven't seen it yet, Saturday night is a perfect time to dive in. It's a film that rewards close watching — every frame is packed with detail, and the world-building is unlike anything else in recent memory.

Cape Fear — Apple TV+

Javier Bardem takes on the role of Max Cady in Apple TV+'s Cape Fear series adaptation, and the results are magnetic. The 10-episode series reimagines the classic thriller for a modern audience, with Bardem delivering a chilling performance as the menacing ex-convict who terrorizes a family.

The series has been generating serious buzz since its premiere, and if you're a fan of slow-burn psychological thrillers, this one's worth your time. Bardem alone is worth the price of admission.

Spider-Noir — Prime Video

Nicolas Cage voices an aging Spider-Man in a 1930s-set noir mystery, and somehow it works brilliantly. Spider-Noir has quickly become one of Prime Video's most-watched series, blending hard-boiled detective storytelling with the Spider-Man mythos in a way that feels fresh and unexpected.

The series is available in both black-and-white and color formats — and honestly, the black-and-white version is the way to go. It nails the pulp detective atmosphere perfectly, and Cage's world-weary voice performance is career-best work.

The Bear — Coming June 25 on Hulu

Mark your calendars: The Bear premieres its fifth and final season on June 25 on FX and Hulu. The critically acclaimed drama about the chaos of running a fine dining restaurant is wrapping up its run, and anticipation is high for how Carmy's story will conclude.

While it's not streaming tonight, it's worth mentioning because the final season is one of the most anticipated closings of the summer. If you need to catch up, now's the time to start your binge.

Also Worth Checking Out

Doctor on the Edge continues on Hulu with new episodes — the medical drama has quietly built a loyal following since its premiere. Hoppers just arrived on Disney+ as a new animated adventure that's getting strong early buzz from families and animation fans alike.

On the box office side, Scary Movie opened strong with $24.7 million on Friday, proving the horror-comedy franchise still has legs. And Masters of the Universe is in theaters this weekend if you're looking for a big-screen 80s nostalgia trip.

What are you watching tonight? The Tony Awards, a Netflix movie night, or something else entirely? Drop your picks in the comments below.