Here Are All the Movies & TV Shows Coming to Paramount+ This Week, Including ‘The Tiny Chef Show’

There’s a fresh mix of films, family fare, a social-media docuseries, and a major live TV event landing on Paramount+ between Monday, September 8 and Sunday, September 14. Below, you’ll find quick rundowns of each title so you can decide what to queue up first without digging around for credits or plot info.

Each entry includes core details—story setup, key cast and creatives, and exactly which day it drops this week—so you can plan your watchlist at a glance.

‘The Wedding Banquet’ (1993)

Arriving Monday, September 8, this cross-cultural romantic comedy follows Wai-Tung Gao, a Taiwanese immigrant in New York who agrees to a marriage of convenience with Wei-Wei to satisfy his traditional parents, only for the white-lie wedding to escalate into a full banquet that upends everyone’s plans. The film stars Winston Chao as Wai-Tung, May Chin as Wei-Wei, and Mitchell Lichtenstein as Wai-Tung’s partner Simon, with memorable turns by Sihung Lung and Ah-Leh Gua as the parents.

Directed by Ang Lee and co-written by Lee, Neil Peng, and James Schamus, the feature blends Mandarin and English and was an international breakthrough for its director. Running a tight 106 minutes, it uses culture-clash humor and heartfelt family dynamics to frame questions of identity and tradition, and it’s available to stream starting Monday, September 8.

‘Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout.’ (2025)

Dropping Tuesday, September 9, this documentary series explores how viral stardom takes shape on social platforms and what happens when parasocial fandom meets real-world boundaries. Through interviews, archival clips, and behind-the-scenes perspectives, it traces the rise of a young online creator and the intense community that formed around him, along with the ripple effects for everyone involved.

The series is produced for Paramount+ and uses a multi-episode format to examine influencer-era dynamics—fandom, fixation, monetization, and the personal costs of constant visibility. Expect first-person accounts from the central figure, family and friends, and observers from the creator economy, with the premiere landing Tuesday, September 9.

‘The Tiny Chef Show’ (2022)

The stop-motion and live-action preschool series returns to the platform on Wednesday, September 10, with the pint-sized, plant-based culinarian cooking tiny dishes in a cozy tree-stump kitchen. The character’s whimsical culinary experiments unfold alongside gentle problem-solving and visits from friends like Olly the robot, Henry the snail, and Ruby the caterpillar.

Created by Rachel Larsen, Ozlem Akturk, and Adam Reid, the show features performances from the Tiny Chef team along with frequent guest narrators and celebrity drop-ins. Produced with partners including Imagine Kids+Family and Nickelodeon, it blends tactile craft with simple recipes and kitchen curiosity—perfect for families tuning in on Wednesday, September 10.

‘Personal Shopper’ (2016)

Also arriving Wednesday, September 10, this supernatural psychological thriller centers on Maureen, an American in Paris working as a high-fashion personal shopper while attempting to contact the spirit of her recently deceased twin brother. As she navigates couture showrooms and late-night séances, a stream of mysterious messages pulls her into a tense, ambiguous investigation.

Written and directed by Olivier Assayas, the film stars Kristen Stewart as Maureen, with Lars Eidinger, Sigrid Bouaziz, Anders Danielsen Lie, and Nora von Waldstätten in key supporting roles. The production reunites Assayas with cinematographer Yorick Le Saux and producer Charles Gillibert, balancing understated genre chills with an intimate character study—available starting Wednesday, September 10.

What will you be watching first—classic rom-com, eerie arthouse, kid-chef cuteness, a deep dive into viral fame, or the big awards show? Drop your picks in the comments!