It is time to cool down and revel in a number of of the brand new motion pictures and TV reveals which have landed on the very best streaming companies over the previous few days.
All however one of many world’s main streamers have gotten one thing to supply this weekend – step it up, Paramount+ – so, no matter which platform(s) you are signed up, you are properly and actually spoiled in terms of new content material to observe at house. Heat up your scrolling finger, then, and browse on to see what you may take pleasure in earlier than Monday comes again round. – Tom Energy, senior leisure reporter
My Oxford 12 months (Netflix)
Keep in mind how One Day instantly arrived on Netflix and immediately made us bawl our eyes out? I’ve received a humorous feeling that My Oxford 12 months goes to have precisely the identical impact.
Certainly one of August’s new Netflix motion pictures tells the story of bold American scholar travels to Oxford in England to fulfil her dream, however encounters a captivating native who modifications each their lives. I ponder if that native simply occurs to be tall, darkish, and good-looking?
Given that is additionally an adaptation of Julia Whelan’s novel, we will just about assure My Oxford 12 months goes to be a slam dunk for the streamer. Cue numerous rose-tinted whimsy, an inflow of People on social media who suppose all of England is like Notting Hill, and bundles of candy nerdy chemistry. Frankly, it is cheaper than attempting to check overseas. – Jasmine Valentine, leisure author
Eyes of Wakanda (Disney+)
The most recent Marvel mission to have Ryan Coogler’s award-winning inventive fingerprints on it, Eyes of Wakanda has launched on Disney+ three weeks sooner than anybody anticipated.
A four-part anthology sequence that additional explores the historical past of Wakanda, aka the technologically superior African nation that exists within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), this Black Panther spin-off sequence follows numerous Wakanda spy-cum-warriors throughout 4 time intervals as they attempt to get better their nation’s stolen artefacts and weaponry. Eyes of Wakanda is out there in full now on Disney+, too, so you will not be made to attend per week between every 30-minute installment.
It stays to be seen if it’s going to earn a spot on our greatest Disney+ reveals listing. However, with Coogler hooked up, I might be shocked if this gorgeous-looking animated sequence does not proceed Marvel’s latest hot-streak (in my view, anyway) on the massive and small screens. – TP
Last Vacation spot: Bloodlines (HBO Max)
I am actually having fun with these new horror installments with nice critiques, aren’t you? Noticed X impressed the critics after years of flops and Last Vacation spot Bloodlines, the franchise’s sixth film, did likewise earlier this yr. A lot so, it is now technically thought-about the very best within the franchise.
Fortunately, the sequence’ newest entry is now streaming on HBO Max. Get able to be scared by, properly, nearly any on a regular basis object because the franchise continues to kill its topics in essentially the most surprising methods. In order for you one thing to fulfill your bloodlust this weekend, look no additional. – Lucy Buglass, senior leisure author
Chief of Battle (Apple TV+)
I’ve at all times felt there aren’t practically sufficient TV reveals that dive into Hawaiian historical past, which is why I’m so glad Apple TV+ has lastly stepped up.
Chief of Battle is a brand new historic drama that places the highlight on the Polynesian islands’ highly effective chiefdoms earlier than colonization reshaped every part on the flip of the 18th century. Jason Momoa performs Ka‘iana, a warrior chief decided to unite the 4 Hawaiian kingdoms as Western forces loom. It is based mostly on actual occasions and as visually beautiful as it’s culturally wealthy.
The primary two episodes are streaming now, with new episodes dropping each Friday till the finale on September 19. I’ve already received this lined up on my watchlist – and in case you’re even somewhat curious, I’d advocate diving into this new Apple TV Unique – Amelia Schwanke, senior leisure editor
Twisted Steel is again Peacock so, in case you’re within the temper for loads of laughs and motion, it is the present to observe. With a stellar solid together with Brooklyn 9-9‘s Stephanie Beatriz and Captain America‘s Anthony Mackie main the sequence, plus Will Arnett as a killer clown, there’s a lot to like about Twisted Steel.
If you have not seen season 1, it is based mostly on its online game namesake and follows a talkative milkman with amnesia who’s tasked with delivering a mysterious bundle in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Issues are rapidly dialed as much as 100, too. – LB
Miley Cyrus: One thing Stunning (Hulu/Disney+)
First there was Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film, then got here Renaissance: A Movie by Beyoncé. Now, it is Miley’s flip to shine, along with her personal music film One thing Stunning being self-described as a “pop opera”, and is now out on Hulu and Disney+. Assume much less Starlight Specific and extra stylish visible film, which is actually a steady music video for each monitor on the synonymous album.
Primarily, this one is nice for singing alongside to the Bangerz (see what I did there?) you might need missed from Cyrus within the final yr, who’s been busy rebranding herself because the pop-rock icon we’re studying to like yet again. Rumor has it that in case you then stream the album on Spotify, you may allegedly be invited to a Hannah Montana-themed occasion (this is not confirmed, however dare to dream). – JV
Inbuilt Birmingham: Brady and the Blues (Prime Video)
I like a great underdog story – and Birmingham Metropolis FC’s 2024/25 season is precisely that. Like Wrexham, Birmingham has seen an enormous surge in efficiency, recognition, and sponsorship since American-Hollywood traders got here onboard – and now you may watch all of it play out in Constructed In Birmingham: Brady & The Blues on Amazon’s streaming platform..
The docuseries tracks the membership’s transformation below NFL legend Tom Brady, who turned a minority proprietor in 2023. From the heartbreak of relegation to a record-breaking season, and automated promotion to the EFL Sky Guess Championship, it’s a rollercoaster price streaming. All 5 episodes are actually out there on Prime Video. In case you’re into comeback tales, this one’s a must-watch. – AS
For extra streaming options, learn our guides on the very best Netflix reveals, greatest Prime Video motion pictures, greatest Hulu reveals, and greatest Paramount+ motion pictures.
