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Streaming Services Unveil Exciting New Releases This Weekend

2/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Prime Video adds complete second season of Fallout, following Ghoul and Lucy in the Mojave Wasteland.
Prime Video presents Steal, starring Sophie Turner, the actress, about an office worker caught in a heist.
Netflix adds Queen of Chess, a documentary about chess grandmaster Judit Polgar.
Netflix adds Miracle: The Boys of ’80, about the United States hockey team's win over the Soviet Union this weekend.

History

Historical Context

The "Miracle on Ice" occurred on February 22, 1980, when the U.S. hockey team, composed mainly of amateur players, defeated the Soviet Union 4-3 at Lake Placid. The Soviets, four-time defending gold medalists, were heavily favored. This victory symbolized American resilience during the Cold War and has since inspired numerous cultural narratives, including the recent Netflix documentary "Miracle: The Boys of '80."

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Story summary

Prime Video adds complete second season of Fallout, following Ghoul and Lucy in the Mojave Wasteland.
Prime Video presents Steal, starring Sophie Turner, the actress, about an office worker caught in a heist.
Netflix adds Queen of Chess, a documentary about chess grandmaster Judit Polgar.
Netflix adds Miracle: The Boys of ’80, about the United States hockey team's win over the Soviet Union this weekend.

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