Congratulations, you’ve reached the end of another week. Your reward – especially for those of you in the UK who have spent the last few days dealing with the incredibly uncomfortable heatwave – is to sit back, relax and watch something on one of the world’s best streaming services.
If you don’t plan to watch Supergirl at your local cinema, what new movies and series are on this week? You’ll have to read on to find out. But with five of this streaming roundup’s biggest releases landing on Netflix and Disney+, those platforms will be your first port of call. Good streaming! — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
Avatar: Fire and Ash (Disney+)
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It doesn’t often feel like a lifetime between a theatrical blockbuster breaking box office records and finally hitting a streaming service, but it does in the case of Avatar: Fire and Ashes.
The third installment of the epic James Cameron fantasy franchise hit the big screen in December 2025 and introduced the fire Na’avi, led by the Varang. Think The Way of the Wateronly with more flames.
Expect more captivating visuals, dangerous battles, and an even greater divide between Na’avi and humans. Amazingly, Sigourney Weaver once again gets to play both parts in this movie, out now on Disney+. – Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
In the Hand of Dante (Netflix)
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Netflix’s In Dante’s hand simultaneously follows author Nick Tosches in the 21st century as he embarks on a violent journey on behalf of a mafia don to steal Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy, and Dante himself in the 14th century, seeking inspiration to write his most important work.
Here Oscar Isaac tackles dual roles as Alighieri and Tosches, where the script is based on the latter’s book of the same name. Other big names starring include Martin Scorsese and Gerard Butler.
Despite the ensemble cast, the film has been widely panned, with many considering it too confusing. Maybe you want to feel different? – Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer
The Bear Season 5 (Hulu/Disney+)
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The bear has served his last course. With the award-winning comedy-drama’s fifth and final season landing on Hulu in the US and Disney+ everywhere else, it’s indeed time to say goodbye to Carmy, Sydney, Richie and the rest of the gang.
I won’t spoil how The bear season 5, which like the first season includes eight episodes instead of 10, ends. Instead, let’s just say that the diner’s tight-knit group of employees find themselves metaphorically drowning as they struggle to keep the titular restaurant afloat amid countless problems that pile up over a single day. Prepare to laugh and cry, feel used stress and shout “Yes, Chef!” for the last time. — TP
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 (Netflix)
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Blink and you’ve missed Aang grows from an unusually sweet little boy to a new young man… and it only adds up Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 more grounding.
The gang’s fight to prevent Fire Nation Lord Ozai from taking control of the Four Nations continues, with the Earth Kingdom’s hidden city of Ba Sing Se now a key target for the takeover.
Thankfully, this season is vastly improved from its sketchy debut, and we’re finally introduced to Toph (Miya Cech), who is a unique addition to the team. Bonus points for baby Appa too. — JV
The Sheep Detectives (Prime Video)
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One of the biggest surprises of the year, The Sheep Detectives follows a flock of sheep trying to solve the murder of their shepherd George (Hugh Jackman). What follows is an admittedly brilliant Prime video that’s down for the whole family, and it’s hard not to be charmed by the animals desperately trying to seek justice for their poor human companion.
Not to mention, the cast is exceptionally good and features voice acting talents from the likes of Bryan Cranston, Patrick Stewart and Bella Ramsey. I am sure you will quickly fall in love with this Amazon Original. — LB
Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness (HBO Max)
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Sure, it has an unnecessarily long title, but Life, Larry, and the pursuit of misfortune It might actually be the HBO Max sketch comedy series we’ve been waiting for.
Created by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, and produced by Obama’s production company, it comically improvises events in American history in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. So maybe like Hamiltonjust without the song. Although I’m sure if you asked Lin Manuel Miranda, he’d be more than ready to change that for a potential Season 2. — JV
Little Brother (Netflix)
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John Cena plays the famous real estate agent Rudd in Little brotherand his life is going great until his ‘little brother’ Marcus (Eric André) shows up and disrupts all that.
Rudd receives a phone call alerting him that Marcus was badly injured in a car accident, prompting him to reconnect with a man he befriended at a high school charity event. Rudd is frustrated that he is back in her life and dependent on him, even though they are not actually related.
As you can see in the trailer, Marcus is complete mayhem, resulting in a loud comedy flick that’s perfect for your weekend. — LB
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