We had one really having trouble deciding what to include in this week’s streaming recommendations article. In fact, so many new movies and new and returning TV shows have arrived on the world’s top streaming services in recent days that we could have written four articles like this one to cover them all.
Unfortunately for the 20 or so movies and series that were missed, we can only compile one. However, we think the seven we’ve picked are the best of the crop, so we’re sure you’ll find one of the options below appealing. Good streaming! – Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
Freakier Friday (Disney+)
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Dust off your Walkman and fire up that Motorola Razr V3, millennials, because this year’s big Y2K nostalgia flick is finally streaming on Disney+. After a strong ticket race, Freakier Friday has been considered a hit by fans and critics alike, even outshining the original.
So what did Disney get right? Reuniting Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as the iconic mother-daughter duo in this sequel to the 2003 body swap comedy is the biggest reason it’s one of the standout new Disney+ movies. Beyond that, the film delivers a heavy dose of cheesy humor and plenty of callbacks to longtime fans.
It’s not perfect, but if you’re looking for a light-hearted watch, Freakier Friday hits the target. Be sure to check out ours Freakier Friday review when you’ve seen it! – Amelia Schwanke, Senior Entertainment Editor
In Your Dreams (Netflix)
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Netflix has a pretty strong track record with animated family-friendly movies. The sea animal, Claus, Ultraman: Risingand Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio are just four great new Netflix movies that have been met with critical and commercial acclaim in the past two years. Oh, and then there was the little known movie about a kpop group that hunts demons. What was it called again…
I kid, I kid. It is practically impossible In your dreamsNetflix’s latest animated feature will come close to matching the cultural phenomenon known as Kpop Demon Hunters. Nevertheless, the tale of siblings traveling to the world of dreams to track down The Sandman in order for him to fulfill their wish to save their parents’ marriage seems like a hoot.
Expect the usual family themes to be explored through the lens of another good-looking, action-packed and probably laugh-out-loud film. – TP
Malice (Prime Video)
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The X-Files‘ David Duchovny teams up with Fresh Meat‘s Jack Whitehall in this new Prime Video thriller series. It’s not a combination I ever expected, but I think it’s a brilliant one.
Malice follows Duchovny’s wealthy character Jamie who hires a male nanny, Whitehall’s Adam, but all is not as it seems as it soon becomes apparent that Adam’s intentions may not be pure.
Set in picturesque locations such as Greece and London, Jamie follows Adam and his family around and plans something. If you’re in the mood for a bingeable, twisted Amazon TV Original, this one has you covered this weekend. – Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer
Landman Season 2 (Paramount+)
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Grab your cowboy hats, guys, because Billy Bob Thornton is back on stage. Farmer joined the Taylor Sheridan-verse at Paramount+ in 2024, starring Tommy Norris (Thornton) as a key player in the West Texas oil business. He works to secure a future for his company during a commercial boom, but pretty much everyone he comes in contact with is his natural enemy.
Season 2 increases the pressure on Norris, with girlfriend Cami Miller (Demi Moore) and his family pushing him to breaking point. Mooreheads will be happy to know that she’s landed a much bigger role this time around, returning to us after her Oscar nomination for The fabric.
If there’s one thing Sheridan doesn’t skimp on, it’s messy drama. In fact, I would go so far as to say so Farmer is the messiest of the bunch, and if Cami is only just getting upset, I’d pre-order your popcorn now. – Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
Eddington (HBO Max)
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Ari Aster is back with a new Joaquin Phoenix collaboration following his wild and brilliant Beau is scared. This time, Phoenix helms a neo-Western thriller set in New Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eddington follows the conflict between Phoenix Sheriff Joe Cross and Pedro Pascal Mayor Ted Garcia as their electoral feud causes political and social unrest. With a score of 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, Eddington is not Aster’s highest rated film (it still is Hereditary), but if you’re a fan of his work in general, you should enjoy this one. – LB
Palm Royale Season 2 (Apple TV)
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Ready to go back to 1960s high society in Palm Beach, Florida? Great because Apple TV’s mystery series Palm Royale has returned with more outrageous intrigue and over-the-top drama than many long-running soap operas.
Described by its stars when Hitchcock meets Bewitchedstars Kristen Wiig as socialite Maxine Delacourt, who is determined to secure a place in America’s most exclusive club. Picking up directly after Season 1’s shocking cliff-hanger, Season 2 finds Maxine ostracized after the very public breakdown at the Beach Ball.
While the Apple TV Original hasn’t been a slam dunk, it’s built a dedicated following that’s sure to enjoy this new season — it’s more of the same, but manages to raise the stakes in fresh and exciting ways. Pay attention to the opening scene, which pays homage to 60s Hollywood icons in a way that will make you cheer for the return of Ricky Martin. – SEAM
The Seduction (HBO Max)
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I didn’t think I needed a prequel series Dangerous connections entirely in French, but HBO Max’s The seduction quickly proved me wrong (read my The seduction review to find out why).
In cinematic terms, we see the emergence of a younger Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil (originally played by Glenn Close, now played by Anamaria Vartolomei). Together with frenemy Rosemonde (Diane Kruger), the pair begin to rise to the top of the promiscuous French elite.
There’s as much sex and explicit scandal as you can imagine, but it’s actually the least interesting part of the six-episode series. Instead, it’s the calm and calculated drama that really sings. Two women operating in a man’s world is never an easy sell, but the man leads as minions in the bigger picture. It’s like a drawn-out game of chess, only the pieces don’t have any clothes on. – JV
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