"Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" teams former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, with comedy icon Larry David for a sketch show celebrating America's 250th birthday.

Here's how to watch "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" online from anywhere with a VPN.

The United States may be relatively young, but the great nation is about to turn 250, which calls for a very special show indeed. Combining the smarts and wit of Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" legend Larry David, this new seven-part sketch show should do the trick.

The trio put on various comedy sketches, with a simple premise: the Obama family try to explore important historical and cultural touchstones in the country's timeline, but David calls in and takes things in a humorous new direction.

If that inspired combination makes you feel all patriotic, read on to find out how to watch "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" online with all the streaming details you need below.

Watch 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' in the U.S.

You can catch each episode of "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" weekly on HBO in the U.S. The first instalment will air at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Friday, June 26.

Don't have cable? Don't panic — you can stream HBO via YouTube TV – get your free trial now (U.S. only).

The show will also land on HBO Max once each new episode has aired on linear TV.

Traveling outside the States? You'll need to use a VPN to access and unblock HBO Max when abroad. We love NordVPN.

Watch 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' from anywhere

If you're traveling overseas and "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your usual streaming service app or TV service and watch "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" online from wherever you are in the world.

Watch 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' in Canada

"Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" will air in Canada on Crave. The first episode will play on Friday, June 26, just like in the States.

Crave subscriptions start at $11.99/month or you can get rid of adverts for $22.00/month.

Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' in the U.K.

"Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" can be streamed on HBO Max in the U.K.. You'll just have to wait a few hours for it to air in the U.S. first, with episode 1 dropping on Saturday, June 27.

HBO Max plans start at £5.99/month — the U.K. is one of the cheaper countries to get Max in.

Abroad and can't access "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness"? We recommend NordVPN to unblock HBO Max.

How to watch 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' online in Australia

"Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" premieres in Australia on HBO Max on Saturday, June 27, just a few hours after it airs in the U.S. and the U.K.

Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' — trailer

'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' — cast

• Barack Obama
• Michelle Obama
• Larry David
• Jon Hamm
• Toby Huss
• Anna Osceola
• Lin-Manuel Miranda
• Susie Essman
• Vince Vaughn
• Kathryn Hahn
• Jeff Garlin
• Bill Hader
• Sean Hayes

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Listen, things are tough enough out there, and sometimes we don't want to watch TV that feels like hard work. We want to watch a show that feels like a good hug or a fun hangout with friends, low in stakes and stress but high in comfort and, ideally, comedy.

While HBO and its streaming platform HBO Max are home to some of television's most intense prestige dramas, from "The Sopranos" to "Game of Thrones" to "Succession," the network also has given us softer, sweeter titles that are pure feel-good TV. And we've made things super easy for you by choosing three of the Home Box Office's best feel-good shows, from a recently departed awards juggernaut to a small-town charmer starring Bridget Everett.

Consider this your guide to HBO when you want comfort over carnage.

'Somebody Somewhere'

If you want a feel-good show that will help you fight off any Sunday Scaries, this is the one: In "Somebody Somewhere," comedienne-slash-cabaret star Bridget Everett is equal parts hilarious and heartwarming as Sam Miller, a fortysomething loner who returned to her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas to care for her dying sister and now is trying to rebuild her life after that profound loss. (It's way funnier than it all sounds, we promise!)

It's through Sam's dormant love of full-throated karaoke that she finds connection and community with the local townsfolk, including her coworker Joel (Jeff Hiller, in an Emmy-winning supporting performance), a soil scientist named Fred Rococo (the always-welcome Murray Hill) and her own sister, boutique owner Tricia (Mary Catherine Garrison). Across three tender, slice-of-life seasons, Sam gets the uplifting boost she's been needing, and we get a new dream friend group to hang out with over French toast for the table.

Stream "Somebody Somewhere" on HBO Max now

'Starstruck'

Is there a more inherently feel-good genre than the rom-com? And there's romance and comedy in spades in "Starstruck," a screwball British comedy that originally aired for three seasons on BBC Three from April 2021 to August 2023. The first season has a perfect 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Series creator Rose Matafeo stars as Jessie, a twentysomething New Zealander living and working as a nanny in East London. Her average existence, however, takes a turn when she has a New Year's Eve one-night stand with Tom Kapoor (Nikesh Patel), who just happens to be a very famous movie star. That unexpected encounter evolves into a "will-they-won't-they" relationship over the course of several years, with both characters trying to move on with other people, only to continuously find their way back to each other.

Stream "Starstruck" on HBO Max now

'Hacks'

Now, we're not happy that "Hacks" ended after five delightful seasons this spring, but we are glad that Deborah (Jean Smart), Ava (Hannah Einbinder), Jimmy (Paul W. Downs), Kayla (Meg Statler) and the rest of our beloved Vegas crew all got their respective versions of happily ever after. (Though no spoilers here!)

For half a decade, the Emmy-winning HBO Max comedy followed the hilarious hijinks and professional ambitions of Joan Rivers-esque stand-up legend Deborah Vance and her Gen Z comedy writer Ava Daniels, from Las Vegas casinos to late-night TV. But somewhere along the way, "Hacks" transitioned from a funny workplace comedy and sharp entertainment-industry satire into a nuanced, moving celebration of female friendship in all of its messiness and loveliness.

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In the wake of critical and commercial hits like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Hit Man,” "Anybody but You," and “Twisters,” Glen Powell appeared on a one-stop route to superstardom. But in recent months, his coronation as a certified A-lister has hit something of a snag following the largely lukewarm response to Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” and the very tepid box office returns of his new thriller movie, “How to Make Killing.”

This movie, inspired by a 1949 British film, "Kind Hearts and Coronets,” hit the big screen back in March, where it met with a shrug of the shoulders (It grossed a weak $21 million against a $15 million budget). But in today’s movie landscape, a film’s streaming debut represents a second chance to make an impression, and with “How to Make a Killing” having just been added to HBO Max, Powell’s latest movie could earn its own redemption.

As somebody who did catch this one when it was in theaters, I’m here to give you the lowdown on this new thriller that’s infused with plenty of dark humor. Just be warned, while Powell's presence is as magnetic as ever, the movie that houses his performance is more of a mixed bag.

What is ‘How to Make a Killing’ about?

Opening with Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) on death row, “How to Make a Killing” flashes back to explain how this former suit shop worker ended up in prison for murder.

Raised by a single mother, Becket is actually the illegitimate grandson of a wealthy tycoon (Ed Harris). His mom was disowned by her family after becoming pregnant in her teenage years, and on her deathbed, she told Becket that he should fight for the inheritance he “deserves.”

Due to a legal loophole, Becket stands to inherit his grandfather’s huge estate, but only if he’s the last remaining heir to the Redfellow fortune. To ensure the money comes his way, Becket sets about murdering his estranged relative and staging each death as an unfortunate accident.

Glen Powell is the reason to watch ‘How to Make a Killing’ on HBO Max

The reason to watch this thriller is in big letters on the poster: Glen Powell. The actor is the livewire that keeps this thriller engaging, and his performance is similar to the fantastic effort he delivered in 2023’s “Hit Man.” Becket is all charm and wide smiles, while he meticulously schemes to murder his arrogant and largely unlikeable relatives. His methods are obviously immoral, but you can’t help but root for Becket’s success.

Powell is clearly aware of what kind of movies he’s starring in and manages to bridge the movie’s mixed bag of tones, which leaps between satirical swipes at society’s elite and almost a screwball comedy, as Becket, for all his best efforts, is by no means a seasoned professional killer. I have a lot of problems with this movie, but at least Glen Powell is not one of them.

It’s when you look beyond Powell’s charismatic performance that “How to Make a Killing” starts to stumble. Margaret Qualley appears in a supporting role as Becket’s childhood friend, who gets entangled in the scheme and is more cunning than she first appears. This character, named Julia, is poorly written and sketched out, and is central to many of the narrative issues.

Maybe “How to Make a Killing” was the victim of poor release timing, hitting cinemas in the wake of last year’s “No Other Choice,” which sees a desperate man resort to murdering his competition for a prestigious job. Park Chan-wook’s comedy-thriller handles similar material with infinitely more skill and weaves its social commentary within its compelling plot.

When “How to Make a Killing” was in theaters, it wasn’t a movie I recommended anybody rush out to see (nor fork over movie theater ticket prices), but now that it’s on streaming, the barrier to entry has dropped considerably. Powell's performance just about makes a viewing worthwhile, even if his efforts can only go so far in exonerating the thriller’s other issues.

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It’s set to be a busy week for new movies across the most popular streaming services. Several platforms, including Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+, will have new films for subscribers to watch.

Netflix has a new comedy movie that pairs John Cena and Eric André as siblings; HBO Max has a horror described as “the scariest movie you’ll ever hear,” and the latest installment in the blockbuster “Avatar” franchise heads to Disney+. If all that wasn’t enough, there’s also a trio of worthwhile options on premium streaming, including a fantastic thriller movie that ranks in my top 10 movies of 2026 (and I’ve seen 50+ new films this year).

To save you the time of scrolling through streaming libraries to find out what’s new and worthwhile, I’ve done the hard work for you and collected together the most noteworthy new movies down below. Plus, check out our guide to all the top new TV shows streaming this week.

‘Tuner’ (PVOD)

"Tuner" is one of my favorite thriller movies of 2026 so far, and nowhere near enough people caught it in theaters. Even with its strong 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, viewers did not turn out for this tense watch starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman. That’s why I’m hoping its arrival on premium streaming will signal a fresh wave of attention, because it richly deserves a wider viewership. It’s gripping and builds to an excellent finale.

Woodall plays Niki White, an apprentice to renowned New York City piano tuner Harry Horowitz (Hoffman). Suffering from a sensitivity to sound that he describes as an “allergy to loud noises,” he was once a virtuoso but no longer plays. In need of money, he discovers an aptitude for cracking safes and falls in with a criminal gang. At the same time, he meets and starts dating a music student, Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu). But as the stakes get higher, Niki’s two lives are thrown together, and he is forced to face the music.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting June 23

‘Power Ballad’ (PVOD)

Director John Carney is known for his musical comedies like “Once,” “Sing Street,” and “Begin Again,” and his latest project, “Power Ballad,” falls within the same genre. After all, if you’re good at something, why do anything else? Starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, “Power Ballad” is a generally charming watch, even if it’s not up to the quality of Carney’s best work. Plus, it centers on a stolen song, but the tune in question is pretty terrible.

Rick (Rudd) is the lead singer of a wedding band in Ireland. Once hoping to make it as a serious musician, he gave up his dreams to raise his daughter. When he meets former boy band member Danny (Jonas) at a wedding, the two spend the evening jamming. Weeks later, Rick is stunned when Danny records and takes credit for one of Rick’s original songs, and the track becomes a global hit. Determined to be recognised for his work, Rick sets off to confront Danny, but by doing so risks everything he cares about.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting June 23

‘Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour’ (PVOD)

Billie Eilish’s biggest concert movie to date was filmed during her globe-spanning Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour, in support of the album of the same name. Shot during Eilish’s sold-out run at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, this movie gives you the best seat in the house as the American singer rattles through her earworm hits, including “Happier Than Ever, “Birds of a Feather” and “Bad Guy.” It’s a must-watch for dedicated Billie Eilish fans.

Most interesting about this concert film is that Eilish co-directs alongside James Cameron, yes, that James Cameron. On the big screen, it was a 3D event, and while the home streaming release can’t replicate the use of the technology (remember when 3D TVs were a thing?), It’s a very slick production overall. It’s not often you get to enjoy a concert movie starring one of music’s biggest names and directed by a Hollywood legend.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting June 23

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (Disney+)

Speaking of James Cameron, the latest installment in his box office-conquering “Avatar” franchise heads to Disney+. While this third entry in the sci-fi series did still gross an eye-watering sum, its total was significantly down on its predecessor, so I’m assuming a lot of viewers were waiting to catch “Fire and Ash” on streaming. If you enjoyed the previous two “Avatar” movies, it’s hard to see this one as disappointing, as it offers all the same jaw-dropping visuals and incredible world-building, even if its narrative chops are thin.

In “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” former human turned Na’vi, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), must lead his family into uncharted territory after being targeted by a new fire-obsessed clan, alongside contending with an old enemy, Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang). The plot is serviceable, though it recycles many beats from “The Way of Water.” But really, who is watching “Avatar” for the plot? This franchise has always been about the visuals, and they’re on point. Still, by the end of its chunky 200-minute runtime, the series does feel like it's starting to run out of gas.

Watch on Disney+ starting June 24

‘In the Hand of Dante’ (Netflix)

“In the Hand of Dante” is one of the week’s more interesting offerings. It’s a drama that packs both flashbacks to a period setting and a modern-day thriller-style storyline that is quite violent. Plus, it offers not one, but two, roles for the typically excellent Oscar Isaac. It’s based on Nick Tosches novel of the same name and also stars Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino and Jason Momoa. That’s quite the cast list.

In a meta twist, Tosches is a character in the movie, played by Isaac. He’s an author living in New York, recruited by the mafia to confirm the authenticity and steal the Italian poet Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy, written in the poet's own hand. This violent modern-day story is intertwined with scenes set in the 14th century. In these, Isaac plays the poet Dante. The NYC portion is presented in black and white, with the historical sequences filmed in full color.

Watch on Netflix starting June 24

‘Little Brother’ (Netflix)

“Little Brother” is certainly not the first comedy flick to mine humor from the idea of two mismatched siblings. Heck, Hollywood has been recycling this trope for decades. So, I’m confident in saying this new Netflix comedy isn’t going to win many points for originality, but if it can make subscribers laugh, then it’ll have served its primary purpose. With John Cena and Eric André in the lead roles, it may well achieve that important goal.

Cena plays a successful real estate agent who lives an orderly life. This well-maintained lifestyle is thrown into chaos when his eccentric “little brother” (André) appears on the scene and proves to be a walking disaster magnet. The trailer suggests this movie will be heavy on slapstick comedy with Cena playing the straight man and André the unpredictable wild card.

Watch on Netflix starting June 26

‘Undertone’ (HBO Max)

“Undertone” is a fairly pedestrian horror. Don’t go in expecting a memorable experience akin to current genre favorites “Obsession” and “Backrooms.” However, if you set your expectations accordingly, you might find this supernatural horror decently chilling. Its hook is that it’s built around sound, invoking fear in its viewers with spooky noises. In fact, only two members of the cast appear on screen, with the rest only in voice.

Evy (Nina Kiri) is the host of a popular horror podcast, recording the latest episode from her home, where she also cares for her ailing mother (Michèle Duquet). When Evy and her co-host (Adam DiMarco) are sent a series of audio recordings that chronicle a couple’s paranormal experience, the skeptical Evy is drawn into a terrifying evening of sinister specters. As the night progresses, she’s forced to consider that some ghosts might be real.

Watch on HBO Max starting June 26

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Tonight's "House of the Dragon" season 3 premiere had one job: wash away the stench of season 2. The season 2 finale (all the way back in August 2024!) felt like it was building towards a major showdown... only to pull the rug out from under us with a cliffhanger ending. People felt cheated, and suddenly, there was concern that the show and franchise as a whole had lost their way.

Having nearly two years to sit in those bad vibes didn't help. And when "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" arrived this year to critical acclaim, it felt like "House of the Dragon" had been eclipsed.

After tonight, though, I think we can put our concerns to rest. Or, at least, lock them in a room in Dragonstone for the time being. Tonight's season 3 premiere wasn't perfect, and frankly, it would have worked so much better as the finale of season 2. But it delivered epic battles on dragonback and brought back the expectation that anyone and everyone can die in Westeros.

Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season 3 premiere

'House of the Dragon' season 2 should have ended with this battle

At the end of season 2, everyone seems set to converge for a major battle.

That's where the season 3 premiere picks up. Daemon (Matt Smith) is fighting the Lannisters with the Rivermen. Ormund Hightower (James Norton) is on his way to King's Landing to aid Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), who has deposed his brother Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney). And a Triarchy fleet led by Lohar is on a collision course with Corlys Velaryon's (Steve Toussaint) fleet in the Gullet, not far from Dragonstone, where Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) is planning to take King's Landing with the help of the former queen consort Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke).

Unfortunately, we spend a good chunk of the episode going over this, and that's because the show thinks we need to. It's been nearly two years since the end of season 2, and there's only so much you can fit into a "Previously on ..."

Maybe there were budgetary concerns as well (60 minutes of fighting is more expensive than 30, after all) but it didn't feel like Ryan Condol and company cheaped out on this episode. We got the appearance of numerous dragons outside of the Gullet, and those cost just as much as any battle.

Had this been the season 2 finale, I think that the show could have devoted the entire episode to the epic battle in the Gullet, similar to what "Game of Thrones" did in "Blackwater." If it had done that, I'd have been hard-pressed not to declare the episode a five out of five. The fighting is well choreographed, there are some epic one-on-one battles, and we see some major character deaths. Plus, there are three dragons fighting in the Gullet, one of which goes down into the depths, never to return, and another that is out of control, burning friend and foe alike.

In short, it's exactly the choreographed chaos we love in a Westerosi battle. While the climactic death of Jacaerys "Jace" Velaryon (Harry Collett) doesn't hit as hard as the showrunners would probably have liked, Lohar's demise is satisfying to watch. Now the question remains: Can this show deliver more of the same as season 3 goes on?

Verdict: Anyone can die in 'House of the Dragon,' and this season seems set on proving that

My favorite aspect of this episode was that, while watching it, I felt that basically anyone and everyone could die. Those in King's Landing, as well as Ormund's army, felt safe (for now), but just about everyone else felt in peril, even those fighting far from the Battle of the Gullet.

That's one of the things we came to love from "Game of Thrones," and part of why the final seasons of that show were a bit underwhelming. George R.R. Martin sets the expectations that he will kill his darlings on a whim, and your fan-favorite characters will never be safe. I'm just hoping that by the end of season 3, we have quite a few more dramatic deaths to add to the list.

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‘House of the Dragon’ is back! For fans of political chicanery, dragon-based warfare and lots (and lots) of bloodshed, "House of the Dragon" season 3 will no doubt be jam-packed with all three. Below is all the information you need to watch “House of the Dragon" season 3 online from anywhere with a VPN.

After a season 2 finale that some viewers (including those of this parish) thought of as a bit of a bait and switch, the latest run of the "Game of Thrones" prequel is bringing total war as the Greens and Blacks try to reinforce their dominance of the Valyrian Freehold and Rhaenyra Targaryen attempts to clinch power in the face of ever spiralling odds.

HBO played its cards close to its chest in terms of plotlines in the lead-up, but some cast members have given a flavor of what to expect. Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen) described season 3 as "a big bloodbath", while Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra) told fans to expect "an increased ambition to the set pieces, but also to the narrative drama". Indeed, showrunner Ryan Condal has already teased a 'conceptual episode' at some point during the eight-episode run.

And episode 1 was no disappointment — as you can discover in our spoiler-filled review that declared: "it delivered epic battles on dragonback and brought back the expectation that anyone and everyone can die in Westeros". It beautifully set up the remainder of the season, as the fallout plays out in full.

Read on to discover how to watch "House of the Dragon" season 3 online and from anywhere.

How to watch 'House of the Dragon' S3 online in the U.S.

"House of the Dragon" season 3 premieres on Sunday, June 21, with episodes going out in the same slot every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. Find an episode schedule at the bottom of this page.

Streamers can also watch episodes on HBO Max, with prices starting at $10.99/month if you don't mind ads, going to $18.49/month for ad-free and $22.99/month if you want the option to watch content on up to four devices and in 4K. For even better value, you can pay for a whole year upfront and effectively get 12 months for the price of 10 on any of its tiers.

HBO can also be added to streaming services such as Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.

Traveling overseas and don't want to miss the show? Don't worry, you can still access your usual domestic streamer via a VPN. We recommend NordVPN. See more below.

Watch 'House of the Dragon' season 3 from anywhere in the world

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "House of the Dragon" on your usual subscription?

You can still watch the "Game of Thrones" prequel thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market:

Watch 'House of the Dragon' season 3 around the world

How to watch 'House of the Dragon' S3 online in Canada

You can watch "House of the Dragon" season 3 in Canada on HBO and with the Crave streaming service. The first episode goes out on Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, with future episodes going out at the same day and time.

Crave subscriptions start at $11.99/month for its Standard With Ads plan all the way up to $22/month for ad-free Premium. Savings can be made if you sign up for a year.

Those on vacation away from Canada will need one of the best VPNs to log in back home to use Crave as it will be geo-blocked when not at home.

How to watch 'House of the Dragon' S3 in the U.K.

"House of the Dragon" season 3 goes out on Sky Atlantic in the U.K. at 2 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Mondays from June 22.

Sky subscribers can watch on demand via the Sky Go app, which is available on smartphones, computers, games consoles and a host of TV streaming devices. Not a Sky subscriber? Plans currently start from £15/month.

Alternatively, this show will go out online via HBO Max (from £5.99/month) and Sky Atlantic content is also available to watch with a flexible Now Entertainment Membership (from £6.99/month).

Those on vacation away from the U.K. will need a good streaming VPN to log in back home to use Sky Go, Now or HBO Max as they will be geo-blocked when not at home.

How to watch 'House of the Dragon' S3 online in Australia

Aussies will be able to watch "House of the Dragon" season 3 on the HBO Max platform, with episodes dropping there weekly from Monday, January 22.

HBO Max pricing in Australia starts from $11.99/month or $119.99/year, with pricier options available to add extra devices, enable downloadable content and upgrade to 4K and Dolby Atmos.

'House of the Dragon' season 3 episode guide & schedule

The third season of "House of the Dragon" will run for eight episodes, with their U.S. air dates below:

• Episode 1: "Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood" Sunday, June 21
• Episode 2 Sunday, June 28
• Episode 3 Sunday, July 5
• Episode 4 Sunday, July 12
• Episode 5 Sunday, July 19
• Episode 6 Sunday, July 26
• Episode 7 Sunday, August 2
• Episode 8 Sunday, August 9

'House of the Dragon' season 3 trailer

'House of the Dragon' cast

• Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
• Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
• James Norton as Ormund Hightower
• Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
• Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
• Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole
• Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
• Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
• Jefferson Hall as Jason Lannister and Tyland Lannister
• Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon
• Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
• Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
• Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
• Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
• Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
• Tommy Flanagan as Ser Roderick Dustin
• Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly
• Tom Cullen as Ser Luthor Largent
• Kurt Egyiawan as Orwyle
• Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer
• Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
• Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
• Tom Bennett as Ulf White

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"Dust Bunny" almost slipped right past me, even though it’s exactly the kind of movie I usually live for. Scrolling through HBO Max one night right after the "Euphoria" finale, I stumbled onto the title, paired with a poster featuring Mads Mikkelsen. Naturally, I assumed it was going to be another "weird hitman with a heart" indie that I’d half-watch while multitasking on my phone.

On paper, it sort of is that. The film features a professional killer, an 8-year-old girl, a quirky New York apartment building, and a pretty unhinged premise: The kid hires her hitman neighbor to kill the monster under her bed, convinced it ate her family. But about 20 minutes in, I clocked the name Bryan Fuller in the credits, and everything snapped into focus.

The "Hannibal" creator’s feature directorial debut is more than just a cute movie with a gory hook. It is also packed with star power, featuring the likes of Sigourney Weaver and David Dastmalchian rounding out the cast. I'm honestly shocked I hadn't heard about it sooner. It’s not the kind of movie that's going to ambush your algorithm — though it absolutely deserves to — but "Dust Bunny" is one of the best things I've stumbled onto in months. If you're looking for something to watch, it’s definitely worth adding to your queue.

What's 'Dust Bunny' about?

Aurora (Sophie Sloan) is an 8-year-old living in an old New York City apartment building. She also lives with the firm conviction that a monster resides under her bed, ready to devour anything that touches her bedroom floor. Her parents are loving but understandably skeptical — until, one night, they aren't around to be skeptical anymore.

Convinced the creature ate them, Aurora knocks on the door of her mysterious neighbor in unit 5B (Mads Mikkelsen) and hires him to kill it. Why him? Because she’s been spying on him, and just a few nights prior, she watched him take out what appeared to be an entire dragon in Chinatown.

As it turns out, 5B is indeed a professional hitman. He is also fairly certain her parents weren't eaten by a monster, but were instead killed by other professionals who were actually looking for him. He reluctantly takes the job, partly out of guilt, and partly because his handler (Sigourney Weaver) has just ordered him to eliminate the kid — an order he decides he isn't going to follow.

Why I recommend you stream 'Dust Bunny'

I loved "Dust Bunny" and all of its glorious weirdness, especially its all-star cast. It takes a premise that easily could have curdled into either cutesy whimsy or hollow gore and transforms it into something entirely original. Believe it or not, amidst the blood and a massive, murderous rabbit, there is a genuinely tender story being told.

Mads Mikkelsen is always at his best when playing menacing roles that leave room for a little heart. At this point, a character like this — much like his turn in "Hannibal" — is something he could comfortably do in his sleep, yet he remains entirely captivating.

Sophie Sloan is equally incredible as Aurora. She plays the role with a watchful, slightly eccentric energy that feels remarkably grounded in how real kids actually behave. Watching the two of them share the screen is so engaging that you almost forget you're watching a professional assassin teach a child how to evade killers. The film channels heavy "Leon: The Professional" vibes, so if that classic is up your alley, you can go in knowing this movie will be right down your street.

We simply don't get many movies like this anymore. Truly original, weird mid-budget films feel like a lost art, and this is one gem you shouldn't sleep on like I did.

Watch "Dust Bunny" on HBO Max

Outside of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," it's been a while since we've hung out with House Targaryen. In fact, it's been a long two years since "House of the Dragon" season 2 offered up that polarizing finale, leaving fans eagerly awaiting their grand return to Westeros.

Luckily, that wait is almost over, with "HOTD" season 3 roaring its way onto HBO and HBO Max this month with a "big bloodbath" on the horizon to test Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy), Daemon (Matt Smith), Alicent (Olivia Cooke), Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) and the rest of the realm. Like the previous installments of the "Game of Thrones" prequel series, season 3 will have eight episodes total, though there are some supersized editions in the works. For example, that much-anticipated premiere will clock in at 72 minutes, 14 whole minutes more than the season 2 opener.

To get you fully prepped for the season ahead, here's everything to know about the "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode release schedule, so you don't miss one fiery moment.

'House of the Dragon' season 3 release date and time

As has become Westeros tradition, Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max are reserved for "House of the Dragon," with the season 3 premiere debuting on Sunday, June 21.

As you'll no doubt remember, this is also the coveted timeslot of fellow franchise titles including "Game of Thrones" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." New episodes will continue each Sunday until the finale episode on Sunday, August 9.

'House of the Dragon season 3' full release schedule

If you're planning your "HOTD" viewing for the next couple of months, here's when the rest of "House of the Dragon" season 3 will premiere on HBO and HBO Max:

• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 1: June 21
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 2: June 28
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 3: July 5
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 4: July 12
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 5: July 19
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 6: July 26
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 7: August 2
• "House of the Dragon" season 3 episode 8: August 9

What is 'House of the Dragon' season 3 about?

"The throne knows no mercy," teases HBO about the upcoming season of "House of the Dragon," and there certainly won't be any leniency from either side—Team Black (the contingent that supports Rhaenyra as heir to the crown) versus Team Green (those that back her half-brother Aegon II Targaryen's claim to the Iron Throne)—as they battle it out for control of the realm.

All of that simmering political tension from episodes past boils over into a brutal civil war, pulling to the screen several of the biggest battles from George R. R. Martin's "Fire & Blood" book, including the deadly Battle of the Gullet. Altogether, it's sounding like season 3 of the acclaimed HBO drama will be bigger, bloodier and more action-packed than ever. We can't wait!

Tom's Guide will keep you posted on all things "House of the Dragon" season 3, including new teaser clips, plot details, casting news and more. In the meantime, you can catch up on the fantasy drama's first two seasons on HBO Max.

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This week’s top new movies have been confirmed, and after the very slow week just gone, the next seven days are looking a whole lot better. Some of the biggest streaming services around will offer new movies to watch, including Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more.

However, this week it's one of the smaller platforms with my top pick. MGM+ is set to be the streaming home of sci-fi epic “Project Hail Mary,” and if you still haven’t seen this Ryan Gosling-fronted blockbuster, it lives up to its sterling reputation. Meanwhile, Netflix has a glossy rom-com, HBO Max has a dark thriller with Glen Powell, and Hulu has a comedy about a group of 30-year-olds forced to return to their high school.

To save you having to scroll through streaming libraries to find the latest additions, I’ve collected all the most noteworthy new arrivals down below. These are the top movies you can stream in the coming days. And be sure to check out our guide to the top new TV shows this week, too.

Top new movies this week (June 16-22)

‘Deep Water’ (PVOD)

It just wouldn’t be a summer movie season without at least one shark survival flick, and in steps “Deep Water” to ensure fans of thrillers that see humans attempt to survive against the ocean’s apex predator aren’t left wanting. This one comes from genre veteran Renny Harlin (who also helmed 1999’s “Deep Blue Sea”) and boasts KISS rocker Gene Simmons among its producer list, which is a crossover I very much didn’t expect.

In fact, “Deep Water” combines two survival thriller favorites: Shark attacks and plane crashes. When an international flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai goes down in the Pacific Ocean due to an improperly stowed power bank, the survivors of the crash are thrown into an equally deadly situation with a shark among the floating wreckage. Starring Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley, this unashamedly B-movie offers fun thrills.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/Rent) starting June 16

‘Never Change!’ (Hulu)

Another staple of the summer season is comedy movies about high schoolers graduating, and “Never Change!” is a new Hulu original that builds on this coming-of-age formula in a way that looks refreshing. Rather than focusing on a group of adolescents in the final few weeks of their school lives, it’s about a group of adults in their 30s who must return to their old haunt after it’s discovered they didn’t technically graduate.

When it’s discovered that the class of 2008 didn’t complete their education after a tornado disrupted their senior year, they’re left with no choice but to return to North Meadows High. They might now be adults, but back in the halls of their high school, old relationships flare up, and teenage angst bites back hard. This Hulu original comedy stars John Reynolds, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Carmen Christopher and Jo Firestone.

Watch on Hulu starting June 17

‘Project Hail Mary’ (MGM+)

“Project Hail Mary” is perhaps the movie of 2026 (so far). This epic sci-fi based on the Andy Weir novel of the same name is a favorite among the entire Tom’s Guide streaming team and ranks at the top of my personal yearly ranking (and I’ve seen more than 50 new movies in 2026 so far). It features Ryan Gosling at his likeable best, but while Gosling is good, he’s actually upstaged by a puppet named Rocky, whom you will fall in love with.

Set a few years in the future, Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher/astronaut, who awakens on an interstellar spaceship with a very important mission. There’s just one very big problem: He cannot remember his mission or even his own name. What follows is a gripping adventure as Grace pieces together his past and has to figure out why he’s aboard the craft. Combining excitement, comedy and memorable characters, it’s an out-of-this-world watch that you shouldn't skip.

Watch on MGM+ starting June 18

‘How to Make a Killing’ (HBO Max)

“How to Make a Killing” is a comedy-thriller elevated significantly by the charms of Glen Powell. It’s “eat the rich,” or in this case, murder the rich, storyline isn’t as clever or crafty as I’d hoped, but Powell will keep you invested. Sadly, the supporting cast doesn’t match up, with Margaret Qualley’s Julia a character that never quite clicks, but “How to Make a Killing” is still a worthwhile watch on HBO Max for dedicated genre fans.

Becket Redfellow (Powell) is a suit-shop worker, raised by his mother, who was disowned by her wealthy father (Ed Harris) after becoming pregnant in her teens. When his mother passes, Becket becomes obsessed with reclaiming his vast inheritance. To do this, he’ll have to kill off his relatives, so there’s nobody left in the family tree but him. Darkly humorous but with some questionable narrative logic, “How to Make a Killing” is entertaining but lacks memorable moments, and its social satire falls flat.

Watch on HBO Max starting June 19

‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ (Netflix)

Sticking with this week’s summer movie season trend, Netflix is dropping a splashy romantic comedy movie, which revolves around two actors well experienced in the genre: Nick Robinson (“Love, Simon”) and Zoey Deutch (“Set It Up”). Will the critics love it? I wouldn’t bet on it, but I have little doubt it’ll be a storming success with Netflix subscribers and might even make a play for the Netflix No. 1 spot over the weekend.

Also starring Nick Offerman and Harry Shum Jr., “Voicemails for Isabelle” sees Jill (Deutch) struggling to cope with the death of her sister (Ciara Bravo). To handle her grief, she leaves voicemails about her life in San Francisco to her sister’s mobile number as a coping mechanism. However, when the number is reassigned, Wes (Robinson), a real estate agent in Austin, starts receiving these messages. Kickstarting a cross-country meet-cute that might blossom into a relationship that helps both heal.

Watch on Netflix starting June 19

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Every month, HBO Max refreshes its already extensive selection of movies and TV shows, bringing in a crop of titles so that subscribers always have something new and entertaining to watch next. HBO Max's June 2026 lineup is no exception, with plenty of proud Pride Month programming, the hotly anticipated return of "House of the Dragon" and tons of recently added film titles to peruse.

Speaking of which, the influx of so many new movies onto not only HBO's platform but its fellow streaming services means that deciding what to watch can quickly become overwhelming. So we've done the dirty work and sorted through this month's film additions to focus on five acclaimed flicks, all earning 90% and above on Rotten Tomatoes.

From sweet BDSM romances to a 1950s heist classic, here are five new to HBO Max movies that we think you should check out this month.

'The Asphalt Jungle'

In case you haven't heard, this month marks the 100th birthday of Hollywood icon and sex symbol for the ages, Marilyn Monroe, and what better way to celebrate the legendary actress than with a rewatch of one of her earliest roles? Luckily, HBO Max has added "The Asphalt Jungle," the John Huston-directed 1950 crime noir that a then-23-year-old Monroe starred in alongside Sterling Hayden, Sam Jaffe, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore and John McIntire/

The Oscar-nominated flick centers on recently paroled criminal Erwin "Doc" Riedenschneider (Jaffe), who, along with his crew of specialized thieves, manages to pull off a million-dollar jewel heist in the Midwest — that is, until individual greed, shifting loyalties and sheer bad luck turn that monetary success into a major setback. Monroe makes quite an impression as the glamorous young mistress of corrupt lawyer Alonso Emmerich (Calhern).

Rotten Tomatoes score: 98%
Stream "The Asphalt Jungle" on HBO Max now

'Hell or High Water'

Written by "Yellowstone" head honcho Taylor Sheridan, this 2016 neo-Western —which stars Chris Pine and Ben Foster as a pair of West Texas brothers who go on a robbery spree against the bank that's about to foreclose their family ranch — is the second installment of Sheridan's acclaimed "American Frontier Trilogy," sandwiched between the equally great "Sicario" and "Wind River." The Howard bros' heists soon catch the attention of two Texas Rangers — played by Oscar-winning legend Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham — who are determined to catch the relentless criminals.

The crime drama received four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and supporting actor for Bridges, with critics praising the film as "a solidly crafted, well-acted Western heist thriller that eschews mindless gunplay in favor of confident pacing and full-bodied characters," per Rotten Tomatoes.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%
Stream "Hell or High Water" on HBO Max now

'Isle of Dogs'

Written and directed by auteur Wes Anderson, "Isle of Dogs" is the filmmaker's first foray into Japan. The 2018 stop-motion stunner is set in a dystopian, futuristic version of the country in the fictional Japanese city of Megasaki, where an outbreak of canine flu leads the city's corrupt mayor (voiced by Kunichi Nomura) to banish all dogs to a garbage dump known as Trash Island.

We follow young Atari Kobayashi (Koyu Rankin), the mayor's 12-year-old nephew and ward, as he sets off alone to this so-called "Isle of Dogs" in search of his beloved, banished canine bodyguard Spots (Liev Schreiber). There, he encounters a rascally dog pack that helps him embark on an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire Prefecture.

No surprise when it comes to a Wes Anderson project, the visuals are stunning and the ensemble cast is staggering, with Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Ken Watanabe, Frances McDormand, Akira Takayama, Greta Gerwig, Yoko Ono, Harvey Keitel and many more among its voice actors.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%
Stream "Isle of Dogs" on HBO Max now

'Pillion'

You'll find a delicious mix of sweet, salty and sadomasochism in this biker-daddy romance, the directorial debut of Harry Lighton (who also penned the screenplay). Harry Melling plays Colin, a timid, gay Englishman living in London with his parents (Lesley Sharpe and Douglas Hodge) when his quaint existence gets a much-welcome rev-up with the arrival of Alexander Skarsgård’s Ray, a hunky and dominant biker with whom Colin begins a BDSM relationship.

For a while, Colin is quite happy to dutifully sleep on Ray’s floor, wear his dog collar and obey his every whim, but their kinky arrangement gets complicated when the former starts catching real feelings for his enigmatic man dom.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 99%
Stream "Pillion" on HBO Max now

'Room'

Brie Larson won a much-deserved Best Actress Oscar for her haunting turn as Joy "Ma" Newsome, a young captive woman and single mother in "Room," director Lenny Abrahamson's 2015 adaptation of the best-selling novel by Emma Donoghue. In the harrowing psychological drama, Joy has been held prisoner for seven years by a kidnapper known only as "Old Nick" (Sean Bridgers), during which she is regularly sexually abused in a cramped space they call simply "Room." Now with a 5-year-old son, Jack (an extraordinary turn by the young Jacob Tremblay), Joy is more desperate than ever to get her and her child out of their dangerous predicament.

It's a deeply moving and memorable watch, with Eric Kohn of IndieWire praising: "Brie Larson and newcomer Jacob Tremblay['s]... textured performances turn outrageous circumstances into a tense and surprisingly credible survival tale." Joan Allen, William H. Macy and Tom McCamus also star.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
Stream "Room" on HBO Max now

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"Office Romance" wasted no time shooting to the top of Netflix's charts over the weekend, and if Jennifer Lopez's latest glossy romcom has you in the mood for more of her charm, you're in luck. The queen of romcoms, J-Lo has built a career out of playing characters with charisma to spare and just the right amount of chaos. From romantic comedies that defined the early 2000s to more recent genre-blending hits, Lopez has a knack for worming her way into your heart with any story she touches.

Whether she’s navigating love triangles, clashing with overbearing in-laws, or using girl power to eat the rich, her filmography is packed with crowd-pleasers that know exactly what they are — and lean into it. Here’s a roundup of the best Jennifer Lopez movies to watch next if you're looking for more glossy escapism like "Office Romance."

While you're at it, be sure to check out everything new on Netflix this month for even more recommendations on what to watch.

'Marry Me' (Netflix)

Kicking things off with another breezy Netflix rom-com, in "Marry Me," J-Lo stars as global pop sensation Kat Valdez, who plans to wed her musical partner Bastian (Maluma) live on stage in front of thousands of adoring fans. But before they can say "I do," she discovers he’s cheating on her with her assistant. As a sold-out crowd watches the spectacle unfold, Kat makes a split-second decision when she spots a fan holding a sign that reads "Marry Me."

Never in a million years did math teacher Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson) think that proposal would work. With the paparazzi immediately dismissing it as a publicity stunt, Kat decides to lean into the idea and starts planning their wedding to protect her image. At least until all the public interest and scrutiny cool down. But as the two spend more time together and put on a united front for the cameras, they begin to find genuine common ground, which sends real sparks flying.

Watch "Marry Me" on Netflix now

'Hustlers' (Hulu)

One of her more dramatic roles, "Hustlers" is a must-watch for any self-respecting J-Lo fan. Inspired by a stranger-than-fiction true story, Lorene Scafaria's "Hustlers" is a sharp, energetic crime drama that sees Lopez deliver a magnetic performance as Ramona Vega, a mother hen whose charisma is matched only by her ruthlessness. It's the kind of star turn that stays in your memory long after the credits roll.

Constance Wu stars as Destiny, a struggling dancer who gets pulled under Ramona's wing for a lucrative but illegal operation: to drug their wealthy clients and fleece them for millions with pilfered credit cards. It's "Goodfellas" in a G-string with a surprisingly strong emotional depth as the women bond over the pressures that push them toward increasingly risky choices.

Watch "Hustlers" on Hulu now

'Shotgun Wedding' (Prime Video)

Like a lot of the films on this list, "Shotgun Wedding" is more enjoyable than it has any right to be, in large part thanks to Lopez's effortless charisma that few stars can match. Josh Duhamel proves equally solid as an underrated leading man, while Jennifer Coolidge steals every scene she’s in with her signature comedic timing. The ensemble as a whole helps turn a perfectly serviceable script into a genuinely fun watch.

It follows a couple, Darcy (Lopez) and Tom (Duhamel), as they bring their families together for a lavish wedding at a remote tropical resort. When criminals storm the ceremony and take the wedding party hostage, the couple, who are already questioning their relationship, must spring into action to save the day and ultimately decide whether to go through with their vows.

Watch "Shotgun Wedding" on Prime Video now

'The Wedding Planner' (Netflix)

"The Wedding Planner" is one of those rom-coms that lands squarely in “so bad it’s good” territory. It kicks off with the usual meet-cute: Type-A wedding planner Mary gets her heel stuck in a storm drain and nearly gets taken out by a runaway garbage truck until she’s rescued at the last second by pediatrician Steve (Matthew McConaughey).

Naturally, sparks fly between them, but things get complicated fast when Mary discovers Steve is actually engaged to one of her clients. To make matters worse, someone else (Justin Chambers) has the hots for her. As straightforward and silly a premise as it is, it's still a delightful watch buoyed by the easy chemistry of two of the era’s most recognizable rom-com stars. Their charm does a lot of the heavy lifting, and so does early-2000s nostalgia.

Watch "The Wedding Planner" on Netflix now

'Monster-in-Law' (HBO Max)

The biggest draw here is the star-studded cast, particularly the titanic duo Lopez and Jane Fonda make, with Wanda Sykes throwing in plenty of laughs with her sharp one-liners. Given the talent involved, this meet-the-parents romantic comedy feels funnier on paper than in action, but that didn't stop the film from grossing more than three times its budget at the box office despite lukewarm reviews.

When Charlie (Lopez) falls in love with Kevin (Michael Vartan), it at first seems like a match made in heaven. Until she meets her future mother-in-law, Viola (Fonda), a recently fired TV personality who's adamant that no woman could ever be good enough for her precious son. Passive-aggressive comments and pranks start flying with the two locked in a battle of wits that culminates in the movie's most memorable scene: a showdown when Viola shows up in a white dress at her own son's wedding.

Watch "Monster-in-Law" on HBO Max now

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After a long two-year wait, "House of the Dragon" is getting ready to roar its way back onto our screens with an action-packed third season that series creator Ryan Condal has already teased will be "goddamn huge." And series stars Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy are expanding on that intel and how the season's "big bloodbath" will impact their characters Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen, respectively.

The "Game of Thrones" prequel series returns on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, June 21, and ahead of that premiere, the actors gave some behind-the-scenes scoop while attending season 3's world premiere in London's Leicester Square this Monday. Per The Hollywood Reporter, D’Arcy is looking forward to finally seeing some "momentum" in Rhaenyra's campaign for the Iron Throne after the deal the Targaryen queen struck with Olivia Cooke’s Alicent Hightower last season.

“There is a feeling that the position she finds herself in is fated in some way … [It’s a] character who has been kind of restrained from action for two seasons [who is] finally on the precipice of seizing her end,” D’Arcy said. Bigger action means a bigger production, the actress added: "There is an increased ambition to the set pieces, but also to the narrative drama. It’s really a conflict that’s been building for two seasons, [it] suddenly ignites, and there is stakes, therefore, everywhere. It’s exciting when you feel there’s been a bar raise. I think you want to meet it, and I think certainly the acting company felt like that at the start of last year.”

With the previous seasons' simmering political tension boiling over into outright war between Team Black (the contingent that supports Rhaenyra as heir to the crown) versus Team Green (those that back her half-brother Aegon II Targaryen's claim to the Iron Throne), Smith concurs that the drama has been turned up in terms of "scale, blood. It’s a big bloodbath, really, this season,” he told THR, “which is absolutely where it’s needed to go. I think that’s when the show is actually operating at its best in many ways — particularly for Daemon.”

Fittingly, "House of the Dragon" will have an extra-large ensemble for its third edition: Along with D'Arcy, Smith and Cooke, fellow returning cast members include Fabien Frankel, Steve Toussaint, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Bethany Antonia and Phoebe Campbell. They'll be joined by franchise newcomers such as James Norton as Lord Ormund Hightower, Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly, Tom Cullen as Ser Luthor Largent and Tommy Flanagan as “Winter Wolf” leader Lord Roderick Dustin.

Tom's Guide will keep you posted on all things "House of the Dragon" season 3, including new teaser clips, plot details, casting news and more. In the meantime, you can catch up on the fantasy drama's first two seasons on HBO Max.

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Long gone are the days of streaming being the cheaper alternative than cable. I used to think that subscription hopping each month was too much trouble for the money you save, but with streaming prices creeping higher and higher these days, I'm now a convert.

Recently, I decided to cull some of my monthly subscription services as an experiment to see if I was really getting my money's worth. I had my eye on Disney's mega-bundle with Hulu and HBO Max, advertised as a savings of more than 40% when bundled together, but though I was intrigued, I wasn't convinced.

Could limiting my household to just three major streaming platforms really be enough variety to satisfy everyone's tastes? And would the savings actually be significant?

To find out, I decided to go all in. I canceled every standalone streaming subscription I was paying for and switched exclusively to the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max Bundle with ads for $19.99 per month.

After 30 days, I had my answer. Here's exactly how much money I saved and what I missed most after cutting the cord on my other services.

My 30-day savings report

Before making the switch, I was subscribed to five different services, mostly on their ad-supported tiers because I'm not forking over more money than I need to and I actually don't mind the ad breaks. The regular interruptions keep me from binging things endlessly. With the exception of Netflix, which I did shell out $19.99 a month for the standard option, because its ads are particularly obnoxious.

Beyond that, I had the Disney+ basic plan for $11.99 a month, Peacock for $7.99, HBO Max for $10.99, Paramount+ added another $8.99 a month, and Apple TV at $12.99. All told, I was paying $72 a month for streaming services — which works out to over $860 a year. Wow, it's wild to lay it all out like that and realize I lose nearly a grand each year to streaming.

By consolidating with the trio bundle and cutting the other platforms, I saved $52 in just one month. Over a full year, that puts an extra $624 back into my pocket.

The sheer volume of programming between Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+ left my watchlist plenty full in the meantime. Hulu has a healthy library of comedy shows I've watched a million already but still like to put on in the background, like "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," while HBO Max is home to everything from heavy-hitting blockbusters to indie animated films. Since Disney and Hulu have integrated so seamlessly, browsing through the apps felt seamless. I rarely found myself scrolling aimlessly to find something to watch; if anything, my watchlist only grew.

What I lost (and what I didn't miss)

Netflix and Apple TV were the hardest ones to let go. I’m a chronic re-watcher, and my biggest concern was losing access to comfort shows like "Bad Sisters" or Netflix's vast library of documentaries.

I thought I would experience severe FOMO without Netflix. When really, unless a massive cultural phenomenon drops a new season, the Netflix homepage has felt increasingly cluttered with content I skip past anyway. Meanwhile, Apple TV has such a sparse calendar of releases that I plan to just re-subscribe when a new season of "Severance" or one of its other must-watch shows drops.

What started as a 30-day budgeting challenge has turned into a long-term switch. I expected culling my list of subscriptions to feel like a compromise, but in practice, it felt more like clearing out unnecessary noise I hardly missed while keeping an extra $52 in my bank account every month. If you're considering cutting down on your streaming subscriptions, I'd encourage you to take a closer look at how much you actually use the platforms you pay for. The potential savings might be more than you think.

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HBO Max just added "Pillion" to the streaming service on June 5, and when I tell you this is a must-watch, I'm not exaggerating. I went to the screening for this movie largely on a whim, and when I walked out of the theater, I was debating whether or not I had seen the best movie of the year.

My British friends reading this will be interjecting at this point, crying out that this is a 2025 movie. And they would be technically correct. In the U.K., this unconventional romantic comedy was released in November 2025 after winning awards at Cannes earlier that year. But for those of us across the pond, "Pillion" didn't hit theaters until February 6.

But whether or not this movie is a 2025 movie or a 2026 movie is irrelevant. What matters is that you need to stream it now that it's on HBO Max.

It stars former "Harry Potter" supporting actor Harry Melling in a BDSM relationship with a biker leather daddy played by Alexander Skarsgård, and their chemistry is undeniable. Perhaps coincidentally, it's arrived on HBO Max just in time for Pride Month, but you don't need to be in the LGBTQ+ community to connect with "Pillion." Yes, it's got plenty of men engaging in gay BDSM sex. But this dark rom-com is really a universal love story about commitment, devotion, jealousy and unrequited love. That makes it an accessible story for anyone.

What is 'Pillion' about?

As I mentioned briefly, "Pillion" stars Melling as Colin, a timid gay man who is struggling through a mundane life. That all changes, though, when he gets picked up by the objectively handsome Ray (Skarsgård) at a local pub. They go on a "date" not long after, and soon find themselves in a BDSM relationship with Colin as the submissive and Ray as the Dom.

Now, I used quotes around the word "date" in that synopsis, because their first encounter is walking their dogs briefly until Ray takes Colin into an alleyway and then forces (consensually) him to perform oral sex on Ray until completion. At that point, the date ends.

As you can see, the movie definitely doesn't hide that it's about a gay sadomasochistic relationship. But it's clear from watching this movie that the introverted Colin is happy to have someone show him the time of day. That's a universal romantic theme. You don't need to be a timid gay man or a domineering biker to understand the feeling that Colin is feeling.

Ray, for what it's worth, seems not to know what he wants either. As assured as he seems in this movie, you can argue he’s not a great Dom in this sub/dom relationship. He intentionally tries to make Colin jealous at one point, which is, once again, a very conventional theme in love and romance.

While their relationship is messy at times, though, it's still beautiful. These two, though they struggle to show it, deeply care for each other. Ray may deny that he can be a typical partner, but you can see from the complex range of emotions that Skarsgård displays through the film that he does still feel things. And that leads to an undeniable chemistry between the two that makes this film a must-watch, even if they sometimes deny it themselves.

Verdict: 'Pillion' is a must-watch in general, not just for Pride Month

As I alluded to earlier, I don't think it's a coincidence that "Pillion" has arrived just in time for Pride Month. And while I strongly believe this is a universal story, I understand that it still won't be for everyone or every situation. If you're not into romantic comedies, then this movie probably won't change that. Melling and Skarsgård engaging in graphic sex also obviously doesn't make sense for a family movie night — never watch it around your parents.

But I promise, if you can convince yourself that there's something in this movie you can connect with, then you'll be rewarded with an incredible love story and an excellent movie. Melling and Skarsgård on screen together are electric and putting on the best performances of their careers. They fully slip into their roles and you'll quickly believe you're watching these characters, Colin and Ray, not the actors portraying them.

So make sure you stream "Pillion" this Pride month, or at least sometime before it leaves HBO Max. I've seen 27 new releases this year, and this movie is currently third on my list. It's right up there with "Project Hail Mary" and "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," albeit a very different movie. Make the time to watch it.

Stream "Pillion" now on HBO Max

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Like all the best streaming services, HBO Max serves up a fresh batch of new additions to the platform at the start of the month. June's no different, either, as we've gotten a huge selection to choose from over the coming weeks.

However, all that choice can make choosing your next watch a real pain, so if you'd prefer a quick list of recommendations, I've got your back. Having checked our list of everything that's new on HBO Max in June 2026, I've picked out 5 things you might want to watch throughout the month.

That way, you've got a selection of things to keep you entertained while we all wait for the arrival of "House of the Dragon" season 3. Here are the five new-to-HBO Max movies I'd recommend streaming in June, alongside a rundown of all of HBO Max's early June arrivals.

What I'd stream on HBO Max this month

'Contagion' (2011)

The first movie that caught my eye in HBO Max's June lineup was "Contagion," Steven Soderbergh's tense medical thriller. It boasts an impressive ensemble, including the likes of Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Winslet and Jude Law, and makes for an effective, gripping watch.

"Contagion" sees members of the worldwide medical community contending with a deadly new airborne virus that can kill those infected within days. As the virus grows, they race to find a cure and combat the panic building around this rapidly growing epidemic.

Watch "Contagion" on HBO Max now

'Isle of Dogs' (2018)

Love stop-motion animation, or the satisfying precision of a Wes Anderson feature? You're going to want to add "Isle of Dogs" to your watchlist.

This 2018 adventure takes us to the fictional Japanese city of Megasaki and sees all the city's dogs banished to Trash Island by the mayor. 12-year-old Atari (voiced by Koyu Rankin) heads to the island in search of his own canine bodyguard, Spots (Liev Schreiber). With the help of a pack of pooches, he embarks on a journey that just might change the fate of the entire Prefecture.

Watch "Isle of Dogs" on HBO Max now

'Midsommar' (2019)

I am a total scaredy cat when it comes to horror movies, but I've been working to try and broaden my horizons in the genre, and one of the films that my TG colleagues have been trying to watch for the longest time is "Midsommar," which everyone tells me I've simply got to see. So, I'm acting on their recommendations and including it in this month's roundup, seeing as it's just landed on HBO Max.

Ari Aster's 2019 horror film sees a young couple (Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor) on the rocks heading on a trip to a remote Swedish village, but this once-in-a-lifetime getaway soon takes a turn as the visitors are invited by the locals to take part in some sinister rituals.

Watch "Midsommar" on HBO Max now

'Room' (2015)

Next up, there's Lenny Abrahamson's critically-acclaimed and deeply affecting 2015 drama, "Room," which Emma Donoghue adapted from her own novel and which earned Brie Larson her Best Actress win at the Oscars.

The film tells the story of Ma (Larson) and her young son, five-year-old Jack (Jacob Tremblay), who are caught in a terrible situation. They've been held captive in a 10-by-10-foot space (the "Room") for years. Ma is a devoted mother to Jack and has tried to make sure life within the Room is still fulfilling for him, but at one point, they mount a risky escape out into the real world.

Watch "Room" on HBO Max now

'The Rock' (1996)

If you're instead in the mood for some action, I'd suggest taking a look at "The Rock." It might not be quite as well-regarded as some of the other movies on this list, but if it's over-the-top action you want, I'd definitely suggest giving this Michael Bay thriller a shot.

For the uninitiated, "The Rock" follows chemical warfare expert Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage) and former spy John Patrick Mason (Sean Connery), the only inmate to ever escape Alcatraz, on a mission to Alcatraz Island to try to prevent Gen. Francis X. Hummel (Ed Harris) from launching chemical weapons from the island into San Francisco.

Watch "The Rock" on HBO Max now

Every movie and TV show HBO Max just added

• 90 Day: The Last Resort, Season 3 (TLC)
• Act of Violence
• A History of Violence
• Battle on the Beach, Season 5 (HGTV)
• Bodies in the Water, Season 1 (ID)
• Brainstorm
• Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult (HBO Original)
• Clash by Night
• Contagion
• Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders, Season 2 (ID)
• Du Barry was a Lady
• Duffy of San Quentin
• Each Dawn I Die
• Executive Suite
• Fingers
• Flamingo Road
• Gangster, The
• Hell or High Water
• I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
• I Died a Thousand Times
• Illegal
• Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison
• Invisible Stripes
• Isle of Dogs
• I Was a Communist for the F.B.I.
• King of the Underworld
• Kismet
• Lady in the Lake
• Lady Killer
• Lethally Blonde, Season 2 (ID)
• Lightning Strikes Twice
• Little Caesar
• Marked Woman
• Mid90s
• Midsommar
• Murder, My Sweet
• Nobody Lives Forever
• No Questions Asked
• Nora Prentiss
• On Dangerous Ground
• Out of the Fog
• People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer, Season 2 (ID)
• Phenix City Story
• Private Detective 62
• Ready Player One
• Red Light
• Roadblock
• Room (2015)
• Serenade
• Stoker
• Storm Warning
• Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
• Thank Your Lucky Stars
• The Asphalt Jungle
• The F.B.I. Story
• The Locket
• The Lost Patrol
• The Man I Love
• The Mask of Dimitrios
• The Mayor of Hell
• The Mortal Storm
• The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
• The Public Enemy (1931)
• The Racket
• The Roaring Twenties
• The Rock
• The Set-Up
• The Transporter Refueled (2015)
• The Unsuspected
• The West Point Story (1950)
• They Drive by Night
• They Made Me a Criminal
• Three Strangers
• Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection
• Walk Softly, Stranger
• Walk the Dark Street
• Where Danger Lives
• Words and Music
• Young Man with a Horn

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It’s set to be a very busy week for new movies across the best streaming services. Over the coming days, the biggest platforms around will be competing for your attention with Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock and Disney+ all offering new flicks for subscribers to enjoy.

With so many options, it’s hard to know where to start, but I suspect the biggest hit of the week will be the new rom-com “Office Romance” on Netflix, which stars “Ted Lasso’s” Brett Goldstein alongside Jennifer Lopez. However, if a glossy rom-com isn’t your speed, there’s overlooked horror “Hokum” on premium streaming, Pixar’s latest family adventure “Hoppers” on Disney Plus, and “Pillion” on HBO Max, an erotic drama with Alexander Skarsgård.

Below, I’ve combed through all the most notable new movies across streaming services and picked out the ones you need to know about. Plus, don’t forget to see our companion guide covering all the top new TV shows on streaming this week.

‘Hokum’ (PVOD)

It’s been a fantastic year for new horror movies, and while “Obsession” and “Backrooms” currently have a lock on the box office, supernatural chiller “Hokum” didn’t quite get its own moment in the spotlight. That’s a shame, as this horror flick, directed by Damian McCarthy, is one that genre fans won’t want to miss. Even as a horror veteran desensitized to the genre’s usual tricks, there’s a large section of this movie that really freaked me out.

Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) is an American author crippled by writer’s block. To remedy this, he takes a trip to rural Ireland, specifically to spread his parents' ashes at the hotel where they honeymooned several decades previously. Once on location, Ohm learns of local superstitions that claim a ghostly witch haunts the honeymoon suite. In classic horror movie fashion, he decides to investigate, leading to an evening of spooky apparitions.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/Rent) starting June 1

‘I Swear’ (PVOD)

“I, Swear” is something of an infamous movie. Due to the unfortunate (and unacceptable) events at the 2026 BAFTAs, the actual movie has been lost in the fallout. Hopefully, its arrival on premium streaming in the U.S. this week will shift the conversation, as the film itself deserves recognition. It stands as an excellent biographical comedy-drama that highlights the very real struggles faced every day by those dealing with Tourette's syndrome.

Inspired by the real-life story of John Davidson, a working-class Scot and Tourette's awareness campaigner, “I, Swear” sees Robert Aramayo play Davidson. Aramayo gives an award-winning performance that will be eligible for consideration at next year’s Oscars. The movie follows Davidson’s life, from his schoolyard struggles in the 1980s through to grappling with Tourette's as an adult and becoming a campaigner to raise awareness of the disorder. This movie is often very funny, but most of all, it's heartwarming and inspirational.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/Rent) starting June 1

‘Hoppers’ (Disney+)

Pixar’s latest family movie has all the hallmarks of the beloved animation studio. A cast of adorable and likeable characters? Check. A sweet story with an emotional pull? Check. Some of the best animation in the business? Double-check. If you wanted to be cynical, you could accuse it of being Pixar on autopilot, but the studio’s formula has been delighting viewers of all ages for decades, and it’s hard to see “Hoppers” as anything but charming.

Mabel Tanaka (voiced by Piper Curda) is a rebellious teenager with a love of animals and nature passed down to her by her grandma. When the mayor of Beavertown announces plans to convert a forest glade, which is deeply special to Mabel, into a freeway, the teen springs into action. Discovering a scientific program that lets her inhabit the body of a beaver, she steps into the animal kingdom to lead the charge against the mayor’s plans.

Watch on Disney+ starting June 3

‘Office Romance’ (Netflix)

Brett Goldstein is building a streaming dynasty. After starring in “Ted Lasso,” he went on to co-create the equally acclaimed series “Shrinking” for Apple TV. Now he’s taking his talents to Netflix as a co-writer of this new romantic comedy, which centers around, you’ve guessed it, an office romance. Goldstein stars as the male lead and is paired up with Jennifer Lopez to form a ludicrously attractive coupling. My vibe check is that critics might not embrace this new streaming original, but I have little doubt it’ll soar to Netflix No. 1.

Jackie Cruz (Lopez) is the demanding CEO of Air Cruz airline. She runs a very tight ship with a strict no-workplace-relationship policy. Forget working hard and playing hard, Jackie is all work. However, when lawyer Daniel Blanchflower (Goldstein) joins the company, the two have instant chemistry, which soon blossoms into a full-blown romance. Naturally, this creates a headache as Jackie has to pick between business and pleasure.

Watch on Netflix starting June 5

‘Keeper’ (Hulu)

Speaking of dynasties, Osgood Perkins is quickly becoming one of the top names in the horror genre. After helming “Longlegs” and “The Monkey” and producing the current No. 1 movie in North America, “Backrooms,” Perkins is becoming a bankable filmmaker. However, his 2025 effort “Keeper” is perhaps something of an anomaly in that regard, as this folk-style horror came and went without much fanfare. Maybe it’ll pick up steam now that it’s heading to Hulu.

Starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland, “Keeper” centers on a free-spirited artist, Liz (Maslany), who is taken to a remote cabin in the countryside by her boyfriend (Sutherland) to celebrate the couple's first anniversary. Once in the secluded setting, terrifying visions haunt Liz, and that’s just the start of this nightmare trip. “Keeper” was no critical darling (it scores just 50% on Rotten Tomatoes), but it could be worth a watch if you’re looking for seriously unsettling moments, as it packs quite a few.

Watch on Hulu starting June 5

‘Pillion’ (HBO Max)

A word of warning: do not watch “Pillion” with your parents. This extremely erotic drama leaves almost nothing to the imagination and would likely lead to some very uncomfortable silences. Still, for all the headlines it made for its graphic scenes, there’s a lot more to “Pillion.” For starters, you’ve got an immaculate performance from Alexander Skarsgård, playing an effortlessly cool biker. Oh, and the movie is gorgeously shot as well.

Colin (Harry Melling) is an introvert working a menial job and struggling with self-confidence. His world is changed after an encounter with Ray (Skarsgård), who is pretty much the polar opposite. When Ray decides to take on Colin as his submissive, the once timid Colin begins to come out of his shell and discovers a whole new side of himself. This is no “50 Shades of Grey” situation, as “Pillion” scores an impressive 99% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Watch on HBO Max starting June 5

‘Lorne’ (Peacock)

“Saturday Night Live” has left an undeniable imprint on the world of comedy and television as a whole, and for almost all of its five-decade run, producer Lorne Michaels has been guiding the ship from the wings. His eye for spotting comedic talent is legendary, and this documentary from Academy Award-winner Morgan Neville (“20 Feet from Stardom,” “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”) highlights the producer extraordinaire.

With input from a host of SNL favorites, including Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Chris Rock, Steve Martin, Seth Meyers, Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg and more (so many more), “Lorne” is a loving tribute to the often-unseen force behind the scenes who shaped comedy and culture for generations. It’s a documentary that will appeal to “Saturday Night Live” superfans and those less familiar with the sketch show alike. Just don’t expect this documentary to ask any hard-hitting questions, as it’s more of an affectionate celebration of Lorne Michaels career.

Watch on Peacock starting June 5

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June is nearly here, bringing both summer (finally!) and a fresh wave of new movies and TV shows to the best streaming services. If you're an HBO Max subscriber, you're in luck because the platform has another stacked month of titles lined up.

To celebrate Pride Month, the streamer is launching an LGBTQ+ Collection Page highlighting stories that celebrate the community. One standout title is "Pillion," an unconventional, saucy-and-sweet love story starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling. Elsewhere on the film front, look out for the groovy premiere of "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)," a new music documentary directed and produced by hip-hop legend Questlove.

TV fans will have plenty of enticing options, too, led by the much-anticipated season 3 return of "House of the Dragon." Scroll on for more info about our top HBO Max watches for June 2026, plus a complete rundown of everything heading to the platform this month.

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New on HBO Max in June 2026: Top Picks

'Pillion'

You might be surprised to hear that a BDSM biker movie is one of the most romantic movies of the last year, but writer-director Harry Lighton achieves just that with "Pillion," which stars Harry Melling as Colin, a shy, introverted gay man living with his parents (Douglas Hodge and Lesley Sharp) in London who has an unexpected pub encounter with a Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), a handsome and enigmatic member of a local biker club.

Soon thereafter, the odd-couple pair begins engaging in an intense dominant-and-submissive relationship, with Colin obeying Ray's every whim and getting pulled deeper into his dom's fetish biker lifestyle and his social sphere. There's a whole lot of vulnerability and sweetness beneath those leather collars, however. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, where the A24 drama has a near-perfect 99% approval rating, critics praised the "dom-rom" as "a remarkable directorial debut by Harry Lighton ... that soars thanks to its nonjudgmental perspective and knockout performances."

Stream "Pillion" on HBO Max on June 5

'Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World'

In his new HBO original documentary, "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World," director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson tells the story of the legendary, nine-time Grammy-winning soul-funk band Earth, Wind & Fire, "tracing their genesis through late founding member Maurice White, chronicling their evolution, highs and lows, and relevance from the 1970s into the present day while exploring the deep philosophical and spiritual meaning behind their message and music," per the film's official synopsis.

Premiering on HBO Max on June 7, the two-hour doc features exclusive interviews with surviving band members Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson, as well as fellow musicians (Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, H.E.R.) and prominent celebrity fans, including former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

Stream "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World" on HBO Max from June 7

'House of the Dragon' season 3

"House of the Dragon," the fiery prequel drama set 200 years before the events of HBO juggernaut "Game of Thrones," will come roaring back for its third installment on Sunday, June 21.

Last time we caught up with Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), Daemon (Matt Smith), Alicent (Olivia Cooke), Otto (Rhys Ifans), Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) and the rest of the Westeros crew, Alicent had made the desperate decision to secretly travel to Dragonstone and surrender the Iron Throne to Rhaenyra to avoid yet more bloodshed.

However, as that trailer teases, that doesn't stop the powers that be from embarking on a full-scale war, with the Blacks and the Greens heading toward an inevitable battle that is sure to spell death, destruction and drama in the episodes ahead.

Stream "House of the Dragon" season 3 on HBO Max from June 21

Everything new on HBO Max in June 2026

June 1
A History of Violence
Act of Violence
Brainstorm
Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult (HBO Original)
Clash by Night
Contagion
Du Barry was a Lady
Duffy of San Quentin
Each Dawn I Die
Executive Suite
Fingers
Flamingo Road
Gangster, The
Hell or High Water
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
I Died a Thousand Times
I Was a Communist for the F.B.I.
Illegal
Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison
Invisible Stripes
Isle of Dogs
King of the Underworld
Kismet
Lady in the Lake
Lady Killer
Lightning Strikes Twice
Little Caesar
Marked Woman
Mid90s
Midsommar
Murder, My Sweet
No Questions Asked
Nobody Lives Forever
Nora Prentiss
On Dangerous Ground
Out of the Fog
Phenix City Story
Private Detective 62
Red Light
Roadblock
Room (2015)
Serenade
Stoker
Storm Warning
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Thank Your Lucky Stars
The Asphalt Jungle
The F.B.I. Story
The Locket
The Lost Patrol
The Man I Love
The Mask of Dimitrios
The Mayor of Hell
The Mortal Storm
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
The Public Enemy (1931)
The Racket
The Roaring Twenties
The Rock
The Set-Up
The Transporter Refueled (2015)
The Unsuspected
The West Point Story (1950)
They Drive by Night
They Made Me a Criminal
Three Strangers
Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection
Walk Softly, Stranger
Walk the Dark Street
Where Danger Lives
Words and Music
Young Man with a Horn

June 2
90 Day: The Last Resort, Season 3 (TLC)
Battle on the Beach, Season 5 (HGTV)
Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders, Season 2 (ID)
Lethally Blonde, Season 2 (ID)

June 3
Bodies in the Water, Season 1 (ID)
People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer, Season 2 (ID)
Ready Player One

June 4
Homicide Hunter: American Detective, Season 6 (ID)
Wheeler Dealers: World Tour, Season 1

June 5
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 212 (HGTV)
Pillion (A24)
The Topurias (HBO Original)

June 7
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial Vs. That's The Weight of The World) (HBO Original)

June 8
100 Cooks, Season 1 (Food Network)
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, Season 1A (Cartoon Network)

June 9
Crashers, Season 1 (HGTV)
Eva Longoria: Searching For France, Season 1 (CNN Original)
The Imperial Presidency: A Fareed Zakaria Documentary (CNN Original)

June 10
Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise (ID)

June 11
Beat Bobby Flay, Season 42 (Food Network)
Gran Turismo

June 12
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 257 (HGTV)
Proud, Season 1 (HBO Original)

June 14
Love & Marriage: Huntsville, Season 11 (OWN)
My Adventures with Superman, Season 3 (Adult Swim)

June 15
House of the Dragon, Season 2 (ASL)
Rick and Morty, Season 9 (Adult Swim)

June 16
Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown (CNN Original)
Little Singles, Season 1 (TLC)

June 18
Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever (CNN Original)

June 19
How to Make a Killing (A24)
Ultras: Passion and Death (HBO Original)

June 21
House of the Dragon, Season 3 (HBO Original)
House of the Dragon, Season 3 (with ASL)

June 23
The Welcome Table (HBO Original)

June 24
Homestead Rescue, Season 14 (Discovery)
Life of the Party
Love It or List It, Season 21 (HGTV)
Why We Dream (CNN Films)

June 26
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 213 (HGTV)
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 258 (HGTV)
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, Season 1 (HBO Original)
Undertone (A24)

June 30
Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story (HBO Original)

Live sports

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Please note this list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. All times are in ET.

NHL on TNT
June 2
NHL Conference Finals, Game 7 (if needed), TBD

MLB
June 2
San Diego vs Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

June 9
NY Yankees vs Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.

June 16
Detroit vs Houston, 8 p.m.

June 23
Chicago vs NY Mets, 7 p.m.

June 30
Detroit vs NY Yankees, 7 p.m.

Savannah Banana’s
June 5
Vs Party Animals 7 p.m.

June 12
Party Animals Vs Loco Beach Coconuts 7 p.m.

June 19
Texas Tailgaters vs Party Animals, 7 p.m.

June 26
Loco Beach Coconuts Vs Texas Tailgaters, 7 p.m.

Roland-Garros
June 1
Round 4, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 2
Quarterfinals, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 3
Quarterfinals, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 4
Women's Semis, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 5
Men's Semis, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 6
Women's Singles Finals, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 7
Men's Singles Finals, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

U.S. Soccer
June 6
USMNT vs Germany, 2:30 p.m.
USWMT vs Brazil, 5:30 p.m.

June 9
USWNT vs Brazil, 8:30 p.m.

NASCAR
June 27
P&Q – Sonoma, CA, 2:30 p.m.

June 28
Toyota/SaveMart 350, Sonoma Raceway, 3:30 p.m.

ALL ELITE WRESTLING (AEW) IN JUNE
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June 3
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.

June 6
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.

June 10
AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster 2026, 8 p.m.

June 13
AEW Collision: Summer Blockbuster 2026, 8 p.m.

June 17
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.

June20
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.

June 24
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.

June 26
AEW Dynamite, Collision, Rampage & Battle of the Belts from Fall 2023.
World’s End 2025

June 27
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
AEW Countdown to Forbidden Door 2026, 10 p.m.

June 28
AEW Forbidden Door, Zero Hour, 7 p.m.
AEW Forbidden Door 2026, (TBD)

These lists are provided by HBO and may not be comprehensive. These lists are subject to change at any point.

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Throughout my time in the corporate world, there has always been an unspoken, yet very real, pressure to take part in team outings and functions. For the most part, these events go fine, albeit a bit awkwardly, thanks to my own social anxiety. Still, that relentless push to join in and be "team-first" can often be rife with underlying dysfunction.

That exact corporate dysfunction is masterfully explored in the 1994 film "White Mile." Starring a surprisingly sinister Alan Alda, alongside familiar faces like Robert Loggia, Bruce Altman, and Peter Gallagher, the movie digs deep into the dangers of professional peer pressure and what happens when winning becomes the only thing that matters.

The film stands as a gripping psychological drama about the manipulation that can fester at the executive level. If you've ever felt trapped by a toxic work culture, this story will resonate deeply.

What is 'White Mile' about?

Alan Alda stars as Dan Cutler, the cutthroat head of an advertising agency who pressures nine colleagues and clients into a high-stakes bonding trip. Their destination is the Canadian "White Mile," a notoriously dangerous stretch of class-five rapids. Cutler promises a weekend of casual fishing and camaraderie, even convincing the retired Nick Karra (Robert Loggia) to tag along in hopes of leveraging his presence to win over key clients.

Once they arrive, however, Cutler's true motives surface: The trip isn't about bonding; it's about conquering treacherous waters. Despite the fact that most of the men have zero rafting experience — and several are clearly not physically fit for the challenge — Cutler relentlessly pushes them to participate.

Predictably, safety precautions are cast aside. Cutler insists that all the men crowd into a single boat, entirely ignoring the rafting guide’s warnings to split into two. Once they hit the water, tragedy strikes. Half of the men drown, and in the aftermath, Cutler shows chillingly little sympathy for the victims.

From there, a new tension emerges as Jack Robbins (Peter Gallagher), one of Cutler's top executives, wrestles with a massive crisis of conscience. As the press circles and devastated families launch lawsuits against the company, Jack is forced to decide whether to protect the agency or reveal the truth.

Why you should watch 'White Mile'

"White Mile" isn’t a standard action thriller, despite what the movie poster might suggest. The real danger here isn't the class-five rapids; it's the toxic pressure, manipulation and unchecked ego embodied by Alda’s character.

Peter Gallagher gives a standout performance as a man torn apart by a moral dilemma. On the surface, the choice seems obvious: He should report the ignored safety warnings and the intense coercion that led to the trip. But Jack battles the terrifying reality that telling the truth will instantly destroy his own career. Anyone who has ever worked for a narcissistic, corner-cutting boss will instantly understand his plight.

If you’re all too familiar with ruthless corporate environments where employee well-being is sacrificed for the bottom line, White Mile is a must-watch. It remains a highly underrated psychological thriller that will keep you fully engaged from start to finish.

Stream "White Mile" on HBO Max

This week's slate of top new movies on the best streaming services is all about thrillers. There's not one, not two, but three thrillers arriving across platforms, alongside a sci-fi horror taking a different approach to PVOD.

Thriller fans can pick from "Fuze" on premium streaming, "Shelter" on Starz and "Dead Man's Wire" on Netflix. Or, if you want something very different, HBO Max has Charli XCX's mockumentary, "The Moment." Plus, Markiplier's popular sci-fi horror "Iron Lung" makes its at-home premiere on YouTube.

I've combed through the latest streaming releases and picked out the most noteworthy new movies you can watch this week. And if you're not in the mood for a movie, check out our weekly guide to the top new TV shows.

‘Fuze’ (PVOD)

One of my favorite movies last year, “Relay,” came from director David Mackenzie, and barely six months later, the Scottish filmmaker is already back with another crime thriller in the form of “Fuze.” Unfortunately, this one doesn’t quite reach the same intense highs, but it’s still got its merits. It also centers on an audacious heist, which is always fertile ground for a thriller, and while I won’t reveal spoilers, I can confirm there’s a neat twist towards the end.

Set in London, a portion of the city is forced to evacuate when an unexploded World War II bomb is discovered on a construction site. Among the military squad called in to defuse the bomb is Major Will Tranter (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). However, in the chaos, a group of criminals led by a man named Karalis (Theo James) uses the evacuation as a distraction to pull off a bank heist. But as the authorities circle, alliances are questioned and morals tested.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) from May 26

‘Dead Man’s Wire’ (Netflix)

Fans of the thriller genre are spoilt for choice this week. However, if you don’t want to cough up a rental fee to watch “Fuze,” why not consider “Dead Man’s Wire,” which is dropping on Netflix this Wednesday. This crime thriller is particularly interesting because it’s based on a true story. And with its “little guy vs. big business” themes, it feels more than a little relevant for our current climate, even despite the movie actually being set in the ‘70s.

Tony Kiritsis (Bill Skarsgård) is a desperate and dangerous man who feels wronged by his mortgage broker. After being given the runaround one too many times, he resorts to extreme measures. He takes the CEO’s son hostage and places a homemade “dead man’s switch” around his neck. This leads to an intense standoff. The police quickly surround Kiritsis’ apartment, but are unable to act because if Kiritsis is harmed or apprehended, the device will go off and deliver a lethal shotgun blast to his hostage.

Watch on Netflix from May 26

‘The Moment’ (HBO Max)

Pop documentaries and concert movies are back in vogue recently, post the juggernaut success of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour. However, “The Moment” is a little different. It’s a mockumentary starring Charli XCX that serves as a warped epilogue to the “Brat Summer” phenomenon, which saw the popstar's global fame skyrocket. Rather than just filming a night of her tour, Charli XCX has created an experimental mockumentary.

Charli XCX, real name Charlotte Aitchison, plays a distorted version of herself. “The Moment” picks up at the tail end of the “Brat Summer,” with Charli’s fame at its apex. Forced to comply with label demands, mounting pressure and fan expectations, while starting rehearsals for the biggest tour to date, this fictional version of the popular artist considers whether staying on top of the cutthroat pop game is worth losing yourself in the process.

Watch on HBO Max from May 29

‘Shelter’ (Starz)

“Shelter” is yet another thriller (see what I mean about genre fans eating good this week?). This one hit theaters back in January and is now heading to Starz. It stars Jason Statham and falls comfortably with the British actor's usual routine. It’s not exactly the most memorable entry in his filmography and lacks the cheesy charms of say “The Beekeeper.” However, it delivers exactly what it promises: Statham kicking plenty of butt and acting tough.

Statham plays a former MI6 assassin who has left behind his old life to live a peaceful existence off the grid on a remote Scottish island. His solitude is disrupted when he takes in a young girl (Bodhi Rae Breathnach) after her uncle is killed at sea in a violent storm. When his former employers learn of his location, they mount a mission to eliminate him, and so Statham’s Michael Mason is forced to go on the run and slip back into his old habits.

Watch on Starz from May 30

‘Iron Lung’ (YouTube)

“Iron Lung” marks the directorial debut of Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach, and the popular YouTuber has opted to stick to his roots, initially rolling out his sci-fi horror exclusively on YouTube. However, it’s hitting the video sharing platform as a premium product, so you’ll have to pay a rental/purchase fee. Still, it’s a unique way of debuting a new release on streaming, and I expect Markiplier’s army of subscribers (his channel boasts 38.6 million of them) will flock to support this film, much like they did when it was in theaters.

Based on the indie video game of the same name, “Iron Lung” is set in a distant future where all stars, planets, and most of the human population have vanished. Only those on space stations survived. When a remaining moon, covered in an ocean of blood, is discovered, the remnants of humanity send convicts to the depths in a claustrophobic submarine. Simon (played by Fischbach) is the latest survivor forced to pilot a craft to discover exactly what horrors lurk within the vast ocean of human blood.

Watch on YouTube from May 31

In 2004, a man was found naked and injured behind a Burger King restaurant in Georgia. No one knew his name, not even the man himself. It was later learned he was suffering amnesia, and it took over a decade to discover his true identity. Now, you can watch the incredible story unfold in "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle."

Here's how you can watch "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" online from anywhere with a VPN.

The man became known as Benjaman Kyle. But, in 2015, DNA tests revealed he was actually a citizen known as William Powell. Very little was known about how he got into the situation he found himself in, but fragments of the truth have uncovered themselves over the subsequent years.

This gripping two-part documentary series sees two producers following Benjaman Kyle (AKA Powell) to try and shed some light on the mysteries. However, along the way they find lies, unsolved and very serious crimes, and even ties to a mob family.

Strap in, because this is going to be a very wild ride indeed. Here's how to watch "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" online with all the streaming details you need below.

How to watch 'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' online in the U.S.

If you have a HBO Max account, you'll be able to watch both installments of "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" there once they've aired on TV.

Watch 'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling overseas and find that "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the action. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

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How to watch 'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' online in Canada

Things are a little different in Canada. If you want to watch "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" there, you'll need a Discovery+ subscription.

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How to watch 'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' in the U.K.

Watching "The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" in the U.K. is pretty simple. You just need a subscription to HBO Max.

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How to watch 'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' online in Australia

"The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle" will be available to watch on Binge in Australia, once the two-part docuseries has aired in the U.S.

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'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' - Need to Know

Who are the documentarians behind the series?

Shannon and Eric Evangelista are the two producers at the heart of this documentary. They form the team known as Hot Snakes Media, and have been making documentaries since 2011.

Eric Evangelista spent 14 years as a broadcast news producer and newspaper journalist before forming the production company. Shannon used to be a Federal Criminal Defense attorney with a speciality in organized crime.

The pair have made a tonne of docs together including "Being Amish", "Amish Mafia", "Elder Skelter", "The Plot Against America", and "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace".

'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' - synopsis

Here is the official summary of the new series:

"The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle is a two-part crime documentary miniseries exploring the bizarre 2004 case of an amnesiac man found behind a Georgia Burger King. As filmmakers attempt to uncover his true identity, they stumble into a web of deceit, three unsolved cold cases, and a dangerous Midwestern crime family."

'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' - trailer

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HBO is pretty synonymous with top-tier television shows, from dystopian stunners like “The Last of Us” to fantasy juggernauts like “Game of Thrones” to pulpy whodunnits like “The White Lotus.” The network has the highest number of overall Primetime Emmy wins and nominations in television history, securing over 1,500 nominations and more than 220 wins, many of which were earned off the strength of its dramatic series. (For example, “GOT” holds the all-time record for the most Emmy Awards won by a drama series.)

But that reputation for excellence started back in the 1990s, when the acclaimed network first introduced hourlong dramas to its regularly scheduled programming with the debut of the trailblazing prison drama “Oz.” It followed that up with some serious TV heavy hitters, including now-iconic genre standards like “The Sopranos” and “Sex and the City.”

If you missed out on these culture-changing '90s shows, now’s the time to catch up. Here are three HBO series that you should check out ASAP if you haven’t already or rewatch if it's been a couple of decades since you last saw them.

'Oz'

Given how much of a household name the Home Box Office network is nowadays when it comes to big-name dramas, it’s easy to forget that back in the 1990s, the channel was a mere fledgling of the form. That all changed with HBO's first one-hour dramatic series, “Oz,” set within the brutal Oswald State Correctional Facility, a fictional level 4 maximum-security state prison on the East Coast.

From July 1997 through February 2003, the six-season prison epic laid the foundation for all future HBO dramas to come, detailing the daily activities, complex dynamics and power struggles of the dangerous inmates and corrections officers that make up the facility’s gritty culture. Those colorful characters were played by a true who’s who of acting talent, including J.K. Simmons, Harold Perrineau, Christopher Meloni, Ernie Hudson, Dean Winters, Rita Moreno, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Lee Tergesen, among many others.

Stream “Oz” on HBO Max now

'Sex and the City’

Even if you didn’t watch the romantic exploits and nightlife antics of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) and Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) during its stylish run from June 1998 to February 2004, you likely already know the social influence of the beloved dramedy “Sex and the City,” from Manolo heels to Magnolia cupcakes.

For six seasons, the Emmy-winning series chronicled the loves, lusts, losses and ludicrously extensive handbag collection of four close-knit career women living in New York City and in doing so, revolutionized television by unapologetically celebrating women’s sexuality, female friendship, professional ambition and urban single life. (And if you want to make it a real marathon, you can tack on the two “SATC” films as well as the sequel series “And Just Like That…,” all available to stream on HBO Max.)

Stream "Sex and the City" on HBO Max now

'The Sopranos’

Hollywood was no stranger to the mob drama, but before “The Sopranos,”most of that organized criminal action took place on the big screen (your “Godfathers,” “Goodfellas” and what have you). The classic HBO crime drama, which followed the personal demons and professional dramas of New Jersey mafia boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) for six seasons from January 1999 to June 2007, delved into the genre more deeply, exploring the dangerous realities found beneath all that dark glamor and offering up one of pop culture’s most iconic antiheroes in the process.

If you missed the David Chase-created series the first time around, you can catch up on HBO Max. There’s also the 2021 prequel movie, “The Many Saints of Newark,” which explores the early life of a young Tony Soprano (played by Gandolfini's real-life son Michael Gandolfini) during the 1960s and 1970s, but that you’ll have to rent or buy on PVOD platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home.

Stream "The Sopranos" on HBO Max now

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It's a holiday weekend, and that means you've got plenty of time to catch up on your watchlist. Not that the best streaming services are making it easy, with plenty of great new movies to check out this three-day weekend.

Leading the pack this week is "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" debuting on paid video-on-demand services, which should be a real treat for any kiddos or Mario fans out there. For something a little more high-stakes, the long-awaited "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" just landed on Peacock, or you can check out the screenlife mystery thriller "Missing" on Prime Video. Netflix just got a satirical romcom starring Sacha Baron Cohen) and Rosamund Pike called "Ladies Man" if you need a few laughs. Or you can check out "The Bride!" on HBO Max for a gothic romance with plenty of style.

So without further ado, let's dive into the best new movies on streaming this weekend.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (PVOD)

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" lands on premium streaming this week after nearly cracking $1 billion at the box office. Following the massive success of the 2023 hit, this sequel doubles down on the colorful chaos with a kaleidoscope of dazzling visuals, fan-favorite characters, and an even flimsier plot than the first. But there's plenty to keep kids and longtime fans entertained.

Now fully at home in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario (voiced by Chris Pratt), Luigi (Charlie Day) and Yoshi (Donald Glover) soon rocket into outer space to follow Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) as they embark on an intergalactic mission. There's a new princess in town, Rosalina (Brie Larson), but she doesn't need saving; instead, she manages to hold her own against the scheming Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie), who's out to destroy the universe. Jack Black is also back as the gleefully over-the-top villain Bowser, though there's no earworm to accompany him this time, which feels like a missed opportunity.

Buy or rent "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" on Amazon now

‘The Bride!’ (HBO Max)

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s "The Bride!" reimagines "Bride of Frankenstein" as a punk rock gothic romance that, while compelling and undoubtedly stylish, occasionally loses itself in its own surrealism. Set in 1930s Chicago, it follows a murdered woman brought back to life named Ida (Jessie Buckley) to be the mate of a lonely Frankenstein's monster (Christian Bale). Like a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde on an accidental crime spree, the pair hit the road, leaving a trail of chaos in their wake as law enforcement closes in on the deranged power couple.

This isn’t a traditional creature feature aimed at shock or gore for its own sake. While it does include moments of violent chaos and some grisly imagery, it's more focused on exploring themes of agency, identity, and feminine rage, punctuated by touches of humor and atmospheric musical numbers.

Watch "The Bride!" on HBO Max now

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ (Peacock)

Presented as director Quentin Tarantino intended, "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" unites his two martial arts masterpieces — 2003’s "Kill Bill: Volume 1" and 2004’s "Kill Bill: Volume 2" — into a seamless, 253-minute epic, complete with bonus sequences that didn't make the original films. There's also an animated sequence thrown into the mix, adding an extra layer to the already sprawling revenge epic.

If you've yet to see either installment, this is the perfect excuse to see what all the fuss is about. Uma Thurman stars as a character simply known as "The Bride," a former assassin left for dead after being betrayed by her mentor and lover (David Carradine) on her wedding day. To get her vengeance, she must first hunt down the four remaining members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad before taking down Bill himself.

Watch "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" on Peacock now

'Ladies First' (Netflix)

"Wicked Little Letters" director Thea Sharrock is back with a satirical romcom about a ladies' man who finds himself suddenly transported to an alternate reality where gender roles are flipped. Damien (Sacha Baron Cohen) is, as the trailer bluntly puts it, “an asshole,” while Alex (Rosamund Pike) works under him. He gets a serious wake-up call when a head injury sees him waking up in a bizarro world where he's no longer at the top of the pecking order.

Struggling to adapt, Damien is forced to confront his own behavior and assumptions as he experiences firsthand what it’s like to live like the women he's put down all his life. Based on the trailer, it's definitely giving me "What Women Want" vibes, though somehow even more cringe. Maybe the humor isn't as lazy and predictable as the trailer makes it seem, but I'm not holding my breath.

Watch "Ladies First" on Netflix now

'Missing' (Prime Video)

I was a huge fan of 2018's "Searching," and I didn't think its sequel "Missing" could possibly top it. I'm happy to say I was wrong. While it shares the same style and themes, this follow-up tells a completely standalone story. As in its predecessor, every moment unfolds digitally through computer screens, phone displays, and video calls. It’s a clever storytelling device that pulls you deeper into the mystery as you follow Storm Reid’s determined June trying to track down her missing mother.

After June’s mother, Grace (Nia Long), vanishes during a trip to Colombia with her new boyfriend, the 18-year-old takes matters into her own hands to track her down when international bureaucracy gets in the way. She turns into an online investigator, digging through emails, social media accounts, and digital breadcrumbs for answers. But the more she uncovers, the more tangled and suspicious the mystery becomes.

Watch "Missing" on Prime Video now

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"Rick and Morty" season 9 is here and the furniture is attacking everyone! From 'breakfast drugs' to crazy contraptions, anything is possible and we're now more than halfway through the latest season – so tune in to watch "Rick and Morty": season 9 episode 6 (titled ErickerHead), playing Sunday, June 28 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

Not in the U.S. or U.K.? We'll explain how you can watch "Rick and Morty" season 9 online from anywhere with a VPN.

Season 9 of "Rick and Morty" is moving faster than the speed of light and we're now past the halfway point on this wild ride. The new episode is one of the major new releases this week, at least on the small screen. With a title like ErickerHead, we can expect some kind of homage to the surrealist David Lynch movie, "Eraserhead", a film which is arguably even weirder than "Rick and Morty."

Will we see some kind of bizarre mutated baby? Could Rick contend with the demands of fatherhood once more? Maybe the episode will be set in an industrial, dystopian wasteland? There's only one way to find out.

Here's how to watch "Rick and Morty" season 9 episode 6 online with all the streaming details you need below.

Watch 'Rick and Morty' season 9 in the U.S. without cable

You can catch the sixth episode of "Rick and Morty" season 9 on Adult Swim in the U.S. It will air at 11 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 28.

Don't have cable? Don't panic – you can stream AdultSwim via YouTube TV – get your free trial now (U.S. only).

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Note: The latest episodes of "Rick and Morty" are now streaming on HBO Max or Hulu.

Watch 'Rick and Morty' season 9 from anywhere

If you're traveling overseas and "Rick and Morty" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

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3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your usual streaming service app or TV service and watch "Rick and Morty" season 9 online from wherever you are in the world.

How to watch 'Rick and Morty' season 9 in Canada

"Rick and Morty" season 9 episode 6 will air in Canada on STACKTV. It'll play on Sunday, June 28, just like in the States.

STACKTV subscriptions start at $12.99/month as an add-on via Amazon Prime, or you can get the service on its own for $14.99/month.

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How to watch 'Rick and Morty' in the U.K.

"Rick and Morty" season 9 episode 6 can be streamed on HBO Max in the U.K.. It will be available from June 29, at 4 a.m. BST on Adult Swim. New episodes will air weekly through July 26.

The show has left its usual home on Channel 4 to join the streamer. HBO Max plans start at £5.99/month – the U.K. is one of the cheaper countries to get Max in.

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How to watch 'Rick and Morty' S9 online in Australia

"Rick and Morty" season 9 episode 6 premieres in Australia on HBO Max on Monday, June 29, just a few hours after it airs in the U.S.

HBO Max plans start at AU$11.99/month

Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

'Rick and Morty' season 9 episode 6 - trailer

'Rick and Morty' season 9 - Voice cast

• Ian Cardoni Rick Sanchez
• Harry Belden as Morty Smith
• Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith
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This week's slate of top new movies across streaming services is particularly packed. In fact, pretty much all the major platforms are getting involved with Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock and HBO Max offering new films.

In the premium streaming space, you buy (or rent) "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." But if you don't want to cough up a PVOD fee, you can instead enjoy a new satirical comedy on Netflix, the return of Jack Ryan on Prime Video, or the entire "Kill Bill" saga in one seamless experience over on Peacock. And that's just the start of this week's new movie offerings.

With so many new streaming movies to cover, let's not waste time. Here are all the most noteworthy movies you can watch at home in the coming days. Plus, don't forget our guide to the best new TV shows this week.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (PVOD)

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” blasts onto premium streaming this week. The sequel to the 2023 movie that brought Nintendo’s iconic plumber to the big screen is another sugar rush adventure, boasting rainbow-colored visuals, plenty of beloved gaming characters, and a plot as thin as paper. It’s a fun distraction, just don’t expect a story that's any more complex than the one you’d typically find in a Super Mario video game.

Now settled in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) travel to the cosmos to help Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson). But much like the movie version of Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), she’s no damsel in distress, and is more than capable of fending off the villainous Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie) with the help of her magical Lumas pals. Oh, and Jack Black returns as the bigger Bowser, and is again a real evil delight.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) from May 19

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ (PVOD)

The latest "Mummy" doesn’t star Tom Cruise or Brendan Fraser, but is instead a horror spin from Lee Cronin, director of “Evil Dead Rise.” It’s not so much an evolution of the franchise; instead, it’s a return to its roots. “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” brings the series back to its Universal Monster roots (but Warner Bros is the distributor, so expect the film on HBO Max in the future). I’d love to say it’s also a return to form, but I didn’t care for this one.

The horror flick sees a journalist (Jack Reynor) stunned when his daughter is found eight years after going missing in Egypt. However, her homecoming turns dark when it becomes clear she’s been possessed by a sinister evil. Gore fans will love how bloody disgusting this movie gets, but it’s lacking in scares, and the bloated runtime is the real killer. Perhaps the return of Brendan Fraser's version of “The Mummy” will fare better in 2028.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) from May 19

‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ (Prime Video)

You can’t keep Jack Ryan down for long. The popular Prime Video series starring “The Office’s” John Krasinski as the titular CIA analyst-turned-superspy concluded after four seasons in 2023, but Ryan is back in this feature-length continuation of the franchise. The movie doesn’t premiere on Prime until Wednesday, but a few early reviews online suggest it’s basically more of the same, which I reckon most fans won’t mind.

Prime Video seems to be keeping the plot largely under wraps, and I’ll admit I haven't watched the original Jack Ryan series on Prime Video (I might have watched one episode on a plane several years ago). However, the logline reads, “Jack Ryan reunites with CIA operatives to navigate betrayal from an enemy who knows their moves and faces a past once thought settled.” Sure does sound like the plot of a Jack Ryan film to me!

Watch on Prime Video from May 20

‘Arco’ (Hulu)

Nominated for a Critics' Choice Award, Golden Globe and Oscar, if you’re looking for an animated movie that's perfect for the whole family this week, my advice is to skip Mario and meet Arco instead.

This French movie is a little all-over-the-shop tonally, so it might not be suitable for very young audiences, but it’s got dazzling moments and a sweet story about finding family in unexpected places. Plus, the English-language dub packs the voices of Mark Ruffalo, Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, America Ferrera, and Flea. Yes, the “Red Hot Chili Peppers" bassist.

Arco is a 10-year-old boy in a distant future where flight and time travel are possible. Frustrated that his parents deem him too young to fly, he steals his sister’s magical gear and accidentally gets stuck in the year 2075. Here, he meets a precocious young girl and her robot caretaker. The two set about on a quest to return Arco home and maybe even save the world.

Watch on Hulu from May 22

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ (Peacock)

Director Quentin Tarantino has always said that he views “Kill Bill” as one single movie, rather than a two-parter, as it was originally released in 2003 and 2004. Now you can enjoy this martial arts masterpiece the way it was intended, thanks to “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair.” As you can probably surmise, this butt-numbingly long 253-minute action epic is “Kill Bill: Volume 1” and “Kill Bill: Volume 2” stitched together to become a single movie. And there’s also an animated short thrown in as a sweetener.

If you’ve not seen either “Kill Bill” movie yet, first of all, where have you been the last two decades, and second of all, “The Whole Bloody Affair” is the perfect excuse to catch up. The movie stars Uma Thurman as “The Bride,” a former assassin, betrayed by her once boss/lover and left for dead on the eve of her wedding day. Naturally, she swears bloody revenge on the eponymous Bill (David Carradine) and his gang of lethal killers.

Watch on Peacock from May 22

‘Ladies First’ (Netflix)

Netflix’s new original comedy looks to bring together an exciting cast (Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Emily Mortimer and Charles Dance) while using its comedy to make an important point. It’s a movie that explores the power dynamics between men and women, and what would happen if the established societal norms were shifted.

Damien Sachs (Cohen) is living the good life. He has power, money, and a never-ending string of casual flings. But days before being named CEO at a leading ad agency, he awakes to his own personal nightmare: A parallel world where women call the shots. Locked in a corporate battle for control against the empowered Alex Fox (Pike), Damien has to get his head around this new world, and maybe he’ll learn a life lesson or two along the way.

Watch on Netflix from May 22

‘The Bride!’ (HBO Max)

If you’re the morbidly curious type, perhaps you’ll want to check out “The Bride!” this week on HBO Max.

My colleague, Malcolm McMillan, labeled it a frontrunner for the worst movie of 2026 earlier this year. I can’t fully agree with that assessment (it’s hard to see anything being worse in my books than “Return to Silent Hill”), but I can very much agree that it’s awful. It’s a mess of a movie that leaps between blaffingly silly scenes played with a curious seriousness and terrible attempts at dark comedy. Plus, it wastes a very talented cast list.

A new spin on Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel, “The Bride!” sees a murdered woman (Jessie Buckley) brought back from the dead to serve as a companion to Frank (Christian Bale), a monster created by Dr. Frankenstein. In classic Bonnie and Clyde style, the two go on the lam, causing chaos everywhere they go, while the authorities hunt them down.

Watch on HBO Max from May 22

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Right now, we’re in the yearning era, a time where films and TV shows have collectively decided that restraint and pining are infinitely more compelling than instant gratification. Prime Video’s newest No. 1 show “Off Campus” is the latest addition to the trend, centering on characters who clearly want each other but refuse to admit it just yet. Having binge-watched the entire season, it leans heavily into the slow-burn formula, and it joins a long line of shows that treat longing as one of the most powerful parts of the story.

Some other strong examples include “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “One Day,” and even “The Vampire Diaries” with its iconic love triangle between two vampire brothers and a young human woman. You also have every “Pride and Prejudice” adaptation. With romance clearly shifting toward yearning-led storytelling, there’s no better time to lean into it, and plenty more shows to explore if you’ve already finished “Off Campus.”

Plus, “Off Campus” has already been renewed for season 2, so there might be some time to wait until we enter this world again. In the meantime, here are five shows like “Off Campus” streaming on HBO Max, Netflix and more.

‘Heated Rivalry’

If you enjoyed the competitive hockey aspect of “Off Campus,” along with the insane amount of yearning, you’ll want to stream “Heated Rivalry.” Based on the bestselling novel by Rachel Reid, the series became a massive hit on HBO Max when it premiered in 2025. Naturally, it was renewed for season 2 almost instantly, largely thanks to its ability to break barriers with a high-budget mainstream TV series centered around a queer relationship. Beyond that, it’s incredibly steamy and romantic, telling a deeply intimate story about vulnerability and connection.

“Heated Rivalry” follows Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), two elite hockey players drafted to rival professional teams whose intense competition on the ice slowly turns into a complicated private relationship. Spanning several years of their careers, the series tracks how the pair repeatedly cross paths through games and major life changes while trying to keep their connection hidden from the public eye.

Stream on HBO Max

‘Maxton Hall’

Prime Video has another yearning-filled show worth checking out, and that’s “Maxton Hall.” It’s an adaptation of Mona Kasten’s German romance novel, the first book in her popular trilogy. The series is an addictive, highly aesthetic teen drama centered around an intense enemies-to-lovers romance, which is a trope I’ll always fall back on. What makes it even more interesting is that, despite being a German-language show, it’s set almost entirely in England and features some seriously impressive locations and set pieces.

Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) is a determined scholarship student attending an elite private school. Focused on earning a place at Oxford University, Ruby tries to stay unnoticed until she accidentally discovers a secret connected to the influential Beaufort family. This brings her into conflict with James Beaufort (Damian Hardung), the arrogant heir to a massive fortune who will do anything to protect his family’s reputation. As the two are repeatedly pushed together through school events and personal circumstances, their lives become increasingly intertwined.

Stream on Prime Video

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’

HBO Max has another critically acclaimed series worth adding to your watchlist, and that’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” a comedy-drama that offers a fresh, modern, and unfiltered look at female friendship in the Gen-Z era. While it’s more comedic than “Off Campus” and doesn’t have the same level of steaminess, it never shies away from the messy, awkward, and hilarious realities of young adulthood. It’s also in the same vein as “Booksmart” and “Gossip Girl” when it comes to the juicy drama, chaotic relationships, and college antics.

“The Sex Lives of College Girls” follows four freshman roommates at the fictional Essex College in Vermont: Kimberly Finkle (Pauline Chalamet), a small-town scholarship student; Bela Malhotra (Amrit Kaur), an aspiring comedy writer; Whitney Chase (Alyah Chanelle Scott), a star soccer player and senator’s daughter; and Leighton Murray (Reneé Rapp), a wealthy legacy student from New York City. Despite their wildly different personalities and backgrounds, the four quickly become inseparable as they handle college life and relationships.

Stream on HBO Max

‘One Tree Hill’

I think most people know the iconic, generation-defining American teen and young adult drama series that originally aired from 2003 to 2012, “One Tree Hill.” Spanning nine seasons, it’s one of the defining staples of 2000s TV melodrama. The show tracks an ensemble cast of characters through their turbulent high school years in the fictional small town of Tree Hill. Rather than focusing on hockey like “Off Campus,” it centres on basketball and the pressures of excelling in the sport.

“One Tree Hill” follows the lives of half-brothers Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray) and Nathan Scott (James Lafferty), who share the same father but grow up in completely different worlds. Lucas is a quiet outsider raised by his single mother, while Nathan is the wealthy, popular star of the high school basketball team. When Lucas joins the Ravens basketball team, tensions rise between the brothers and the people around them, including Peyton Sawyer (Hilarie Burton), Brooke Davis (Sophia Bush), and Haley James (Bethany Joy Lenz).

Stream on Hulu/Disney+

‘Bridgerton’

“Bridgerton” might be an odd comparison on paper, but similar to “Off Campus,” it focuses on a different couple each season. Not to mention, the yearning is off the charts. If you somehow didn’t know, “Bridgerton” is an absolute juggernaut of a historical romance-drama streaming on Netflix. Adapted from Julia Quinn’s novels, each season focuses on a different sibling as they enter the competitive “marriage mart” in search of love. There are also several tropes like fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, friends-to-lovers, and more.

Netflix’s “Bridgerton” follows the powerful Bridgerton family as they move through high society in Regency-era London, where reputation, status, and marriage prospects shape their everyday lives. Season 1 centers around Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of a prominent family, as she enters society’s competitive marriage “season” in search of a suitable match. Daphne’s prospects shift when she forms a fake relationship with the charismatic Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page).

Stream on Netflix

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Of those who struggled along the path from precocious child star to respected grown-up actor, few have done it more successfully than Daniel Radcliffe.

After the dizzying global fame that the "Harry Potter" films brought him, the now thirtysomething Brit skillfully broke free of any "boy wizard" typecasting by choosing diverse, unconventional roles across both stage and screen, from playing "Weird Al" Yankovic (a transformative role that scored him an Emmy nod) to singing in Sondheim musicals (he won a Tony for "Merrily We Roll Along" in 2024).

And one of the actor's most unconventional post-Potter roles is the 2016 surrealist comedy "Swiss Army Man," which sees Radcliffe memorably portray a — checks notes — a corpse who gets dragged around a deserted island "Weekend at Bernie's"-style by Paul Dano. It's a truly weird but wonderful watch and one you can enjoy for yourself by streaming the funny flick now on HBO Max.

What is "Swiss Army Man" about?

Directed by Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan in their feature directorial debuts, "Swiss Army Man" stars Paul Dano as Hank Thompson, a suicidal man stranded on a marooned island when he comes upon a washed-up corpse, later known as Manny (Daniel Radcliffe), who has a surprising, Swiss army knife-esque set of superhuman abilities.

Those magical properties include talking from beyond the grave, producing drinkable freshwater, and, uh, farting so powerfully he can propel the two men across the ocean. (We warned you this was a weird one!)

The men set out to find civilization and over the course of their epic journey, Hank helps Manny rediscover what it means to be human, from basic pleasures like watching movies and drinking alcohol to more profound pursuits like falling in love.

Why you should watch 'Swiss Army Man'

One of film's most bizarre buddy comedies, "Swiss Army Man" works as well as it does because for all of its weirdness, whimsy and, er, flatulence, there's a big, old heart beating steadily beneath those oddities, with the Daniels balancing out the script's absurdism with very emotional and relatable themes of loneliness, shame, self-acceptance and human connection.

That tonal juxtaposition can certainly be jarring for some—the film won the Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival for Kwan and Scheinert, though many audience members at that fest walked out of the premiere screening, reportedly alienated by the movie's gonzo humor—but it all works thanks to the game, thoughtful participation of Radcliffe and Dano.

"Disarmingly odd and thoroughly well-acted, 'Swiss Army Man' offers adventurous viewers an experience as rewarding as it is impossible to categorize," reads the critical consensus over on Rotten Tomatoes, where the cultish flick has a 73% approval rating. For Variety, Peter Debruge concurred, writing: "This movie wears its weirdness as a badge of honor—as well it should."

Watch "Swiss Army Man" on HBO Max now

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If you love the idea of fighting the elements and surviving in nature but don't fancy putting in the work yourself, you could just watch a bunch of reality TV contestants put themselves to the test in "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown".

Here's how you can watch the new survival contest online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.

The "Naked and Afraid" series has been running for some time now, and if you haven't seen it, it pretty does what it says on the tin. In the past, two contestants have been stranded in the wilderness with no clothes, food, or shelter, and forced to fend for themselves for 21 days.

Now, in "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" the stakes have been raised. 14 survivors from around the world will compete against one another in South Africa, and this time, they'll have to survive 40 days in total. At the end of it all, $200,000 awaits the ultimate all-star winner.

Ready to watch the chaos unfold? Here's how to watch "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" online with all the streaming details you need below.

How to watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' online in the U.S.

"Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" will air on the Discovery Channel, which is easily accessible via HBO Max.

Watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling overseas and find that "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the action. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so HBO Max, for example — and watch "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" online from wherever you are in the world.

How to watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' online in Canada

"Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" will air on CityTV+ in Canada.

Subscriptions to CityTV+ cost $9.99/month or $99/year, but you can nab a free 7-day trial to the service.

Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' in the U.K.

"Naked and Afraid" will be playing in the U.K. on Discovery+, though a release date is yet to be confirmed.

It's pretty cheap to get access, too. A basic Entertainment plan costs just £3.99 per month.

Abroad and can't access "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown"? We recommend NordVPN to unblock Discovery+.

How to watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' online in Australia

"Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" does not have a confirmed release date as yet in Australia. We will update this as soon as we find out where it is streaming.

Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' - Need to Know

Which contestants are involved in 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown'?

• Ky Furneaux and Alexa Towersey (Australia)
• Rene Murad and Marina Fukushima (Brazil)
• Pablo Melin and Fernanda Perez (Mexico)
• Jeff Zausch and Kerra Bennett (USA - Texas)
• Matt Wright and Gabby Balassone (USA - East)
• Frank Eytcheson and Teal Bulthuis (USA - South)
• Dan Link and Rachel Strohl (USA - West)

What we know about 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown'

Here is the official summary of the new series:

"Divided into seven pairs representing their homelands, survivalists’ skills will be tested by three brutal and unpredictable ecosystems in South Africa’s Zululand. From a scorching savannah stalked by leopards and rhinos to a humid marshland ruled by hippos and crocodiles and into the violent Indian Ocean teeming with Zambezi sharks, teams must battle both the brutal elements and one another. Over the 40-day challenge, they’re given no food, no water, and no clothes as their primitive bushcraft skills, resilience, and interpersonal relationships are pushed to the extreme.

"In another franchise first, the competition introduces an official scoring system where teams will earn points by completing survival tasks and excelling in head-to-head challenges. Winning teams will be safe from elimination and unlock critical tools to acquire food, water, and shelter, while the bottom two teams must face off in an elimination challenge to remain in the game. With no shared resources, no trading, and no sabotage, each team must rely solely on its own skill and will to survive.

"Featuring up-and-coming international survivalists alongside franchise legends and bitter rivals, only one team will emerge victorious."

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Five years after 2021's "Mortal Kombat" brought the violent fighting to life on the big screen (for the third time), the sequel has arrived. "Mortal Kombat II" sees movie star Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) being brought into the fray by Raiden (Tadanobu Asano) and Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee). Cage and the other participants are here to take part in the ultimate fighting tournament and to take down Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford).

In her "Mortal Kombat II" review, fellow TG writer Alix Blackburn said the film "delivers plenty of brutal fatalities, stunning fight choreography, and fan-pleasing spectacle" and that it was a "stronger, more confident sequel" to the first film. It looks like this sequel has landed well with fans, too, as the film has an 89% Popcornmeter score over on Rotten Tomatoes.

If you'd prefer to skip the rush to theaters and instead watch "Mortal Kombat II" at home, we don't currently have confirmed home release or streaming dates for the newly-released sequel — but below, I've tried to predict when you might be able to watch "Mortal Kombat II" at home.

When is 'Mortal Kombat II' coming to streaming?

"Mortal Kombat II" hit theaters and IMAX screens in the US on Friday, May 8, so if you want to see all the action as soon as possible, check your nearest theater's listings and plan a trip to the cinema.

If you're waiting to follow Johnny Cage and co.'s new adventure at home, the first place you'll be able to watch "Mortal Kombat II" at home will be via Premium Video-On-Demand (PVOD) storefronts like Prime Video and Apple TV. And right now, I'd guess you'll be able to watch the film this way on or around Tuesday, August 9, 2026.

That's because we've typically waited about a month for the digital release of recent Warner Bros. movies. "Weapons," "The Conjuring: Last Rites," and "Superman" all arrived on PVOD around a month after release, as did "The Bride!" and "They Will Kill You." Likewise, "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" is due to land on PVOD next week, a month after its theatrical premiere.

"Wuthering Heights" and "One Battle After Another" are the two outliers here, as both took around six/seven weeks (46 and 49 days, respectively). I would assume (unless it really takes off at the box office), "Mortal Kombat II" would follow the lead of most WB Pictures releases, rather than these two.

As for the film's potential streaming release, as "Mortal Kombat II" is a Warner Bros. movie, you can expect it to premiere on HBO Max. And if you're looking for a potential "Mortal Kombat II" streaming date, right now, I'd guess the film will come to HBO Max in late July 2026, possibly July 24.

Typically, new movies come to HBO Max on Fridays roughly 70-80 days after they first hit theaters. Again, looking at past Warner Bros. Pictures releases, "Weapons," "The Conjuring: Last Rites," and "Wuthering Heights" all came to HBO Max 77 days after they premiered. Meanwhile, "Superman" arrived a little quicker (70 days after it first soared into theaters), but "One Battle After Another" came to HBO Max 84 days after release.

It pays to remember that, right now, we do not have a confirmed PVOD or streaming date for "Mortal Kombat II"; everything I've written here is my best guess. As soon as we hear anything official from Warner Bros. or HBO Max, we'll update this article.

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With my monthly streaming bill creeping higher and higher with all these price hikes, I finally said: "Enough is enough." The days of streaming as a cheaper alternative to cable are long gone. All those streaming subscriptions add up quickly, especially when my favorite movies and shows are scattered across a growing number of platforms with intrusive ads that make me want to rip my hair out.

The good news is that you don’t have to cancel everything to lower your monthly bill — though a regular audit of which streaming services you actually use is the best place to start. That's the first step in how I cut my monthly streaming bill down to under $20 a month. After going over everything I was subscribed to (including a few I'd forgotten I'd ever signed up for), I realized I was paying over $70 a month for services I only used once in a blue moon.

There are plenty of ways to save on your monthly streaming bill, from cycling between services depending on release schedules to exploring free or lower-cost streaming alternatives. Below, I’ve outlined the best strategies I've found for cutting costs without sacrificing the shows and movies I want to watch every day.

1. Audit and axe

Once I rounded up everything I was paying for in one place, it became a lot easier to figure out which of the best streaming services I needed to keep and those I needed to ditch. I laid out all my subscriptions in a Google Sheet along with the movies and shows I primarily used them for, like Prime Video for "Fallout" or HBO Max for "The Last of Us." I reckoned that until a new season drops, I could do without.

Now, I have a strict rule to keep my monthly streaming bill under control: If I haven't watched a single exclusive in the last month, the platform gets the axe. That way, I'm only paying for what I actually watch.

2. Subscription cycling

Remembering to add and drop subscriptions each month can be tedious, but it's worth the time and effort to save a few bucks. Here's how it works: I pick one service like Netflix for a month, binge the latest movies and shows I want to watch like "Lord of the Flies" or "Remarkably Bright Creatures," and then cancel it once I'm done.

It helps to set a calendar reminder a couple of days before the billing cycle, because anything that isn't in my calendar is a gamble whether I'll remember it. Then, the next month, I sign up for another platform with new releases I want to watch. That way, I always have something new to watch, but my bill stays under $20.

3. Leverage free streaming services

I tell just about anyone who will listen to check out free streaming services before adding more subscriptions to their monthly bill. FAST platforms like Tubi, Pluto TV, the Roku Channel have built impressive libraries over the years with thousands of movies and shows, not to mention hundreds of live channels that look and feel like cable. Sure, you'll have to sit through some ads, but you'd have to do that anyway unless you're shelling out for premium tiers.

With over 200,000 movies and TV shows, Tubi is my top choice. Its library of movies includes recently released blockbusters and Hollywood classics from the likes of Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM. You also don't have to sign up for an account to use it, though you'll need one for access to features like parental controls and viewing history. Pluto TV is also an excellent option for live TV streaming, with plenty of live channels you can tune into like MTV, BET, CNN, Fox Sports and more.

At the beginning of this month, HBO Max dropped a huge batch of new movies into its already packed library, so there’s no shortage of fresh picks to stream this month.

A packed release slate is great in theory, but with so many new films arriving across multiple streaming services, deciding what to watch can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why I’ve skipped the full HBO Max May lineup and focused on five new additions, all earning at least 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. This is a solid benchmark for quality.

HBO Max is in great form this May, with a lineup full of must-watch movies. With so many well-reviewed titles available, it wasn’t easy to choose, but these five are the ones that stood out the most.

5 top-rated movies to stream on HBO Max this month

‘The Florida Project’ (2017)

One of Willem Dafoe’s most overlooked films has to be “The Florida Project,” an indie drama that sees him play a reluctant father figure, handyman, and protector. Even though it was hailed as one of the best films of the year back in 2017, it has since been forgotten. The film is essentially vibrant yet gut-wrenching, slice-of-life cinema. It sits at the intersection of childhood wonder and the harsh realities of the American "hidden homeless" population.

“The Florida Project” centers around 6-year-old Moonee (Brooklynn Prince), who spends her summer living in a budget motel just outside Walt Disney World with her young mother, Halley (Bria Vinaite). As Moonee roams the surrounding area with her friends, getting into mischief and exploring nearby attractions, the motel’s manager, Bobby (Willem Dafoe), keeps a watchful eye on the residents. Meanwhile, Halley struggles to cover weekly rent, turning to increasingly risky ways of earning money.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 96%
Stream "The Florida Project" on HBO Max now

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ (2023)

I think most of us “Spider-Man” fans know that these animated films are some of the best in the franchise. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” isn't just a sequel but a massive technical experiment that pushed the boundaries of what a major studio can produce. It uses bold visual choices to tell a deeply personal story, though it trades saturated realism for mind-bending, multi-medium animation. Writing about it now makes me realize I’m due for another rewatch!

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” follows Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) as he reunites with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) and is pulled into a vast multiverse filled with different versions of Spider-People. While tracking a powerful villain known as the Spot, Miles discovers a secret organisation led by Miguel O’Hara (Oscar Isaac) that monitors threats across dimensions. When their methods clash with his instincts, Miles finds himself on the run, pursued by other Spider-heroes.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 95%
Stream "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" on HBO Max now

‘Love, Simon’ (2018)

If you’re in the mood for a glossy romantic comedy, “Love Simon” should be on your watchlist. It takes the classic tropes of the “John Hughes” style coming-of-age movie and updates them for a modern, inclusive audience. This film is also an important one because it explores the ethics of privacy and the idea that everyone deserves to tell their own story on their own timeline. Director Greg Berlanti succeeded in making an honest and good-natured film.

“Love, Simon” focuses on high school senior Simon Spier (Nick Robinson), who appears to have a normal life with close friends and a supportive family. Secretly, he has been exchanging emails with an anonymous classmate known only as “Blue,” forming a connection without knowing his identity. When a fellow student discovers the emails, Simon is blackmailed into helping him pursue one of Simon’s friends or risk having his private messages exposed.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%
Stream "Love, Simon on HBO Max now

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ (2018)

“Crazy Rich Asians” was a box office hit when it was first released in 2018, and it deserved every bit of praise. In fact, it made around $238-239 million worldwide against a $30 million budget, which is an incredible achievement for a romantic comedy. This film also delivered strong mainstream representation, with a fun group of characters and plenty of charm to go along with it. This is a guaranteed mood-booster.

Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) is a New York economics professor who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), for his best friend’s wedding. Expecting a simple trip, Rachel is stunned to discover that Nick comes from one of the wealthiest families in the country. As she is introduced to his relatives and their extravagant lifestyle, she becomes the focus of intense attention from high-society figures and faces immediate disapproval from Nick’s formidable mother (Michelle Yeoh).

Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%
Stream "Crazy Rich Asians" on HBO Max now

‘Lurker’ (2025)

We’re ending this list with a slow-burn psychological thriller, “Lurker,” which is directed by Alex Russell (writer-producer of “The Bear” and “Beef”). The film is visually clever, often clipping between professional film lenses and "found footage" styles, using grainy digital video and social media filters to mirror the way we consume celebrities today. “Lurker” has also been hailed as a defining work for the “TikTok generation,” appearing on several “Top ten of 2025” lists.

“Lurker” follows Matthew (Théodore Pellerin), a lonely retail worker in Los Angeles who becomes fixated on rising pop star Oliver (Archie Madekwe) after a chance encounter in his store. He gradually works his way into Oliver’s inner circle, first by offering help with small tasks and filming behind-the-scenes content, which earns him limited trust. As Matthew becomes more embedded in Oliver’s world, he begins documenting everything while carefully managing his place within the group.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%
Stream "Lurker" on HBO Max starting May 15

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The original Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem manga series ran for 13 years across 36 volumes, and it has a dedicated following who will be absolutely stoked to see the story given the live-action treatment this year.

Here's how you can watch "Song of the Samurai" online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.

Produced by The Seven and TBS, this Japanese series will tackle the story of Shinsengumi samurai corps in late-Edo period Kyoto, with a focus on the formidable former street fighter Hijikata Toshizo.

There will be eight episodes to start with, and given how dense the source material is, we can almost certainly expect more beyond that.

If you're big on themes of loyalty and betrayal, and love watching some thrilling swordplay set against the backdrop of Japan, you're going to want to put "Song of the Samurai" at the top of your watchlist.

Ready to dive in? Here's how to watch "Song of the Samurai" online with all the streaming details you need below.

How to watch 'Song of the Samurai' online in the U.S.

Watch 'Song of the Samurai' from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling overseas and "Song of the Samurai" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so HBO Max, for example — and watch "Song of the Samurai" online from wherever you are in the world.

How to watch 'Song of the Samurai' online in Canada

"Song of the Samurai" is likely to premiere on Canada in Crave, although we have had no confirmation as of yet.

Crave subscriptions start at $11.99/month and carry the majority of HBO Max content.

Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch 'Song of the Samurai' in the U.K.

"Song of the Samurai" will be playing in the U.K. and across European territories on HBO Max on Saturday, May 9.

HBO Max plans start at £5.99/month – the U.K. is one of the cheaper countries to get Max in.

Abroad and can't access "Song of the Samurai"? We recommend NordVPN to unblock HBO Max.

How to watch 'Song of the Samurai' online in Australia

"Song of the Samurai" premieres in Australia on HBO Max on Saturday, May 9, with two episodes to start off.

HBO Max plans start at AU$11.99/month

Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

'Song of the Samurai' - Cast and crew

• Gô Ayano
• Kento Nakajima
• Yamada Yuki as Hijikata Toshizo
• Kazutaka Watanabe (director)
• Sakai Masaaki (writer)
• Shinya Umemura (writer)
• Mamoru Inoue (producer)
• Akira Morii (producer)
• Kazuya Shimomura (producer)
• Kensuke Sonomura (stunt co-ordinator)

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This week’s top new movies slate has been confirmed, and there are fresh arrivals across several of the best streaming services, including Netflix, HBO Max and Hulu.

However, the biggest newcomers come in the premium streaming category. My pick of the week is “The Drama.” This dark comedy is one of my favorite movies of 2026 (so far). Just make sure you watch it before the big twist is spoiled. However, if you don’t want to cough up a purchase/rental fee, Hulu will debut “Send Help” from director Sam Raimi, while Netflix has a mystery drama that is based on a best-selling novel, and looks like a real tear-jerker.

Don’t waste time scrolling through streaming libraries this week. I’ve collected together the most noteworthy new movies arriving across platforms in the coming days below. Plus, don’t forget to check out our guide to the top new TV shows this week for some binge-watching and all the top Netflix new releases.

‘The Drama’ (PVOD)

Before watching “The Drama” in theaters, I was told it contains a “twist you’ll never see coming.” I like to consider myself pretty good at guessing reveals, but I wouldn't have predicted the wrinkle in this dark drama with a thousand guesses. Naturally, I won’t spoil it here, but I strongly encourage you to watch this movie before it gets ruined online. This movie is so much more enjoyable if you don’t know its biggest secret before watching.

Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play an engaged couple just weeks away from walking down the aisle. Their relationship seems pretty perfect, until something happens in the build-up to the big day that sends them spiralling, and tests their bond. This dark drama is stuffed with uncomfortable moments, unsettling dream sequences, and features perfect performances from Pattinson and Zendaya. It’s one of 2026’s best movies to date.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting May 5

‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ (PVOD)

I’ve been wondering whether we needed a “Ready or Not” sequel since this follow-up to the 2019 original was announced, and even after watching the final result for myself, I’m still not totally sure. Its biggest problem is that it doesn’t shake up the formula, opting instead to rerun what worked previously. However, if you want an action-comedy with plenty of fake blood and a tone that favors humor over horror, you’ll probably have a good time with “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.”

Opening when the first movie left off, Grace (Samara Weaving) has survived her nightmare ordeal with the Le Domas family. Reunited with her estranged sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), the siblings are thrown into a new cat-and-mouse game as they become the prey in another deadly spin on hide-and-seek. Hunted by a group of elite families, each vying to become the leader of a secret Satanic cult, Grace and Faith need to put their personal issues aside and pull together to survive the ordeal.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting May 5

‘Send Help’ (Hulu)

Sam Raimi’s deliciously warped “Send Help” hits Hulu this week, and it’s a survival horror-thriller that is both savage and hugely entertaining. Best of all, it’s another showcase of Rachel McAdams, who is phenomenal in the leading role. Meanwhile, Dylan O’Brien offers strong support as the villain of the piece, a smarmy CEO that you’ll love to hate. Set on a desert island, “Send Help” is chaotic in the best way and will hook you from the start.

Linda Liddle (McAdams) is a hard worker, but lacks the ability to play the corporate schmoozing game. She’s long promised a promotion, which is then cruelly taken away by her new boss, the arrogant Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien). When the two are stranded on a tropical island after a plane crash, their dynamic is flipped. Linda thrives on the island, while Bradley does little but whine. With no recuse in sight, tensions rise.

Watch on Hulu starting May 7

‘Greenland 2: Migration’ (HBO Max)

“Greenland 2: Migration” was one of 2026’s first theatrical releases, and it’s now ready to join its predecessor on HBO Max. For those unaware of this franchise, it’s set in the wake of a devastating interstellar comet hitting Earth. The first movie was focused on surviving the end of the world, but this sequel explores what comes next. “Migration” didn’t enjoy the same strong critical reviews as its predecessor, but it’s popcorn entertainment. Plus, Gerard Butler is a great blockbuster lead who sells the shlocky script.

Set five years after the conclusion of the first “Greenland,” John Garrity (Butler) and his family have survived the planetary devastation in an underground bunker. However, even this haven isn’t safe forever. After an earthquake destroys the bunker, John and his family must venture to the ruined surface in search of a new place to call home in the remains of our civilization. As noted, the first “Greenland” is also on HBO Max, so the two make for a great action-thriller double bill this week.

Watch on HBO Max starting May 8

‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ (Netflix)

The above picks all fall into the “dark” category in some way, and as much as I love dark thrillers, chilling horrors and intense survival movies, sometimes I’m craving a feel-good watch. Fortunately, Netflix is delivering that this week with “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” a feature adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel of the same name. Starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman, it looks a little less bleak than the other movie picks on this list.

Field plays Tova, an elderly widower working at a local aquarium, who finds a much-needed dose of joy when she forms an unexpected bond with an octopus, and also develops a connection with a wayward young man, Cameron (Pullman), who has arrived in town in search of his father. Working together, they investigate a mystery that could change both their lives and restore their sense of wonder in a world that can beat you down.

Watch on Netflix starting May 8

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Like all the best streaming services, HBO Max brings a fresh heap of new movies to its platform, and May's no different: as you can see below, there are now dozens of fresh arrivals to choose from on your next movie night.

If you'd prefer not to have to sort through the entire list, I've already looked through the full list of everything that's new on HBO Max in May 2026 and picked out some highlights that I think are definitely worth watching.

May's batch of new HBO Max arrivals might be a little smaller than last month's, but it still contains a solid collection of top-quality watches. Whether you're after romance, action or drama, there's bound to be something new to add to your watchlist.

Here are the five new-to-HBO Max movies I'd recommend streaming in May, plus a rundown of every movie that's just come to the streaming service at the start of the month.

Top movies to stream on HBO Max in May 2026

'Love, Simon'

Let's kick things off with Greg Berlanti's queer coming-of-age movie, "Love, Simon," a sweet, funny teen romantic comedy/drama that impressed upon its release in 2018.

The film introduces us to 17-year-old Simon Spier (Nick Robinson). Simon hasn't yet told anyone that he's gay, and he also doesn't know the identity of the anonymous student, "Blue," whom he starts emailing (and falls for). Cue a classic, heartfelt story about finding yourself and falling in love.

Stream "Love, Simon" on HBO Max now

'The Florida Project' (2017)

Before "Anora," Sean Baker brought us another critically-acclaimed 2017 slice-of-life drama: "The Florida Project." It's empathetic, emotional, and was lauded as one of the best movies of the year, and thus it's definitely worth considering while you're planning your May viewing.

The film focuses primarily on a single mother, Halley (Bria Vinaite), and her six-year-old daughter, Moonee (Brooklynn Prince), who live in a budget motel in Kissimmee, Florida, trying to make ends meet in the shadow of the "happiest place on Earth," Walt Disney World.

Stream "The Florida Project" on HBO Max now

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' (2023)

As we've finally had some fresh news about the final part of Sony's awesome animated "Spider-Man" trilogy recently, it feels like the perfect time to revisit this middle chapter, which also just landed on HBO Max on May 1.

After getting to grips with his newfound powers in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," "Across the Spider-Verse" saw Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) swinging back into theaters for another mission. After a reunion with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), Miles finds himself face-to-face with the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People who protect the Multiverse's existence. When he and the rest of the Spiders clash over how to handle a newfound threat, Miles finds himself at odds with the rest of the group and forced to save the people he loves most all on his own.

Stream "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" on HBO Max now

'Walk the Line' (2005)

Biopics can be hit or miss, but James Mangold's Johnny Cash biopic "Walk the Line" is definitely in the former category. It was a hit with critics upon release and scored several Oscar nods, including a Best Actress win for Reese Witherspoon as singer/songwriter June Carter.

The film draws on Cash's autobiographies and charts the ups and downs of the country music star's life, including the ups and downs of his early life, his ascent into the music scene, his drug abuse, and his long courtship with June Carter.

Watch "Walk the Line" on HBO Max now

"Wuthering Heights" (2026)

I have to confess that I really wasn't a huge fan of Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" adaptation whatsoever, but seeing as it has just made its debut on HBO Max (and it's one of the most talked-about movies of the year so far), I figure it deserves a spot on this list anyway — I'm sure there are some viewers out there who may well check "Wuthering Heights" out now it's come to streaming.

If you're yet to check it out, "Wuthering Heights" is a fresh take on the beloved classic penned by Emily Brontë. Pitched by Warner Bros. as "a bold and original imagining of one of the greatest love stories of all time," it depicts the toxic, tumultuous love affair of Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi).

Stream "Wuthering Heights" on HBO Max now

Every movie added to HBO Max in May 2026

• A Good Day to Die Hard
• A Good Day to Die Hard: Extended Cut
• Despicable Me
• Dillinger
• Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat (2003)
• Enter The Dragon
• Green Mansions
• Insidious: The Last Key
• Kansas City Bomber
• Keeper of the Flame
• Knute Rockne: All American
• Love, Simon
• Mary of Scotland
• Mystery Street
• Passage to Marseille
• Pitch Perfect 3
• Saltburn
• Scene of the Crime
• Shadow of a Woman
• Shadow on the Wall
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
• Story of Louis Pasteur
• The Babe Ruth Story
• Catfish
• Crazy Rich Asians
• The End of Summer
• The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
• The Florida Project
• The George Raft Story
• The Life of Emile Zola
• The Munekata Sisters
• The Only Son
• The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
• The Sea of Grass
• The Wagons Roll at Night
• The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1963)
• There Was a Father
• They Won't Believe Me
• Walk the Line
• Walk the Line: Extended Cut
• Without Love
• “Wuthering Heights” (2026)

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Another week on the books means another weekend to catch up on our watchlists is here, but with so many great movies coming and going from the best streaming services, decision paralysis can rear its ugly ahead once more. That's why I'm rounding up the best movies that just landed on streaming so you don't waste your precious time with a dud.

Leading the pack this week is Emerald Fennell's divisive adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" on HBO Max along with Pixar's hit body-swapping caper "Hoppers" on paid video-on-demand platforms. For another family-friendly watch, check out Netflix's "Swapped" for an animal kingdom twist on "Freaky Friday." Also on Netflix, you'll find the criminally underrated horror movie "Jennifer's Body," which still holds up surprisingly well. Let's dive into the best new movies on streaming to watch this weekend.

‘Wuthering Heights’ (HBO Max)

One of this year's most divisive films, Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights," landed on HBO Max this week, bringing audiences to the windswept Yorkshire moors in an R-rated romantic period drama inspired by Emily Brontë’s classic novel. "Inspired by" is doing some heavy lifting here, as book purists are some of the movie's biggest naysayers for the unique and, at times, baffling direction Fennell takes this iconic story.

At the center is the volatile and all-consuming love between Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi), two childhood friends thrust apart by social standing and personal ambition. After Heathcliff sets off to make his fortune, Catherine chooses to marry someone else, setting off a chain of betrayal and heartbreak that echoes throughout their lives.

Watch "Wuthering Heights" on HBO Max now

‘Hoppers’ (PVOD)

Pixar's been overdue for a hit after last year's "Elio" marked the studio's worst box office opening ever, and "Hoppers" is just the ticket. After making over $360 million at the box office, Daniel Chong's zany body-swapping caper just landed on video-on-demand platforms so you can catch it from the comfort of your couch. In our "Hoppers" review, Malcolm McMillan called it "delightful" and "basically 'Avatar' but better." Given its impressive 94% approval ratings from critics and moviegoers alike on Rotten Tomatoes, he's definitely not alone in that praise.

The story follows a teenage girl named Mabel (voiced by Piper Curda), who has a special connection to nature and gets a chance to transfer her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver to live and communicate with animals. With a genuinely funny cast and a meaningful message about conservation and environmental care, it’s an excellent choice for a family movie night this weekend. "Hoppers" also features standout voice performances from Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, and Dave Franco.

Buy or rent "Hoppers" now on Amazon Prime

'Swapped' (Netflix)

I know what you're thinking: Is this just a "Hoppers" rip-off? But trust me, "Swapped" takes the body-swapping shenanigans in a completely different direction. It's more "Freaky Friday" than "Avatar" with plenty of charm all its own. Plus it features Michael B. Jordan in his first post-Oscar role.

At the center of the story are two animals who could not be more different: an otter-like creature Ollie (Jordan) who's been outcast from his family and a bird of prey who sits at the top of the food chain Ivy (Juno Temple). The two find themselves swapped into each other’s bodies after a strange encounter with magical flora. Thrust into unfamiliar roles, they form an uneasy partnership that soon grows into something more. Together they work to keep their fragile ecosystem from collapsing and, in the process, grow to reconsider everything they believed about one another.

Watch "Swapped" on Netflix now

‘Hallow Road’ (Hulu)

You don't need an overly complicated set-up to make a great movie. "Hallow Road" proves as much, with director Babak Anvari and screenwriter William Gillies pushing a simple premise to horrifying ends. Matthew Rhys and Rosamund Pike star as parents jolted awake by a late-night call from their panicked daughter telling them she's responsible for a potentially fatal car accident.

The two race toward the crash site, desperate to get there before anyone else discovers what happened. As they speed along dark, winding country roads, the tension only gets thicker as long-buried family secrets begin to surface and an already harrowing situation takes an even more ominous turn, hinting at forces beyond their control.

Watch "Hallow Road" on Hulu now

'Jennifer's Body' (Netflix)

"Jennifer's Body" was panned by critics when it first debuted in 2009, but it's since developed a cult following that I'm hoping will only multiply now that it's on Netflix. "Yellowjackets" executive producer Karyn Kusama and "Juno" writer Diablo Cody helm this underrated feminist horror comedy that stars Megan Fox as the titular Jennifer, a high school cheerleader who undergoes a terrifying and bloody transformation.

When she starts acting strangely out of the blue, her wallflower best friend Anita (Amanda Seyfried) gets concerned and demands answers. She's horrified to learn that Jennifer's been possessed and now enjoys feasting on emo boys, and I mean that in the literal sense. It's up to Anita to put a stop to Jennifer's rampage, and then hunt down the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for her friend's horrible curse to begin with.

Watch "Jennifer's Body" on Netflix now

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I think it's completely fair to describe Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" as a divisive watch, right? I only have to think back to the reactions I saw on my TikTok and Letterboxd feeds back in February, or take a glance at the reactions on Rotten Tomatoes, to know that the movie very much did split opinions upon release.

Well, if you missed it in theaters, and you've been waiting for your chance to watch "Wuthering Heights" at home (and didn't want to buy or rent it digitally), today's the day. As of Friday, May 1, you can now stream "Wuthering Heights" on HBO Max.

I figure this streaming release will no doubt have some viewers considering whether Fennell's latest release deserves a spot on their watchlist. If you're one of those people, you can find a little more info about the film below, alongside my take on "Wuthering Heights" and a brief round-up of critical opinion on the film.

What is 'Wuthering Heights' about?

"Wuthering Heights" transports viewers to the Yorkshire moors for an R-rated romantic period drama that loosely adapts the story of Emily Brontë’s beloved novel. Namely, it chronicles the toxic, tumultuous and all-consuming bond that's formed between Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi), and how it shapes and affects both their lives but also those in the pair's orbit.

In addition to Robbie and Elordi, "Wuthering Heights" also stars Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes, Ewan Mitchell, Charlotte Mellington, and "Adolescence" star, Owen Cooper.

So, should you stream 'Wuthering Heights' on HBO Max?

If you want my opinion ... no. I wouldn't recommend "Wuthering Heights" at all. I love the original novel, and for me, this just didn't work. It's costuming and production design impress, sure, but beyond lavish presentation and some striking visuals, little has remained in my memory beyond the fact that I found it a laborious watch laden with issues.

I remember leaving the theater grossly dissatisfied, and just not understanding so many of the decisions that had been made over the course of this film's production. Why everything had been so sexualized, the changes made to Isabella as a character, the casting choices, to name but a few. It seems interested only in the torrid affair and none of the story's substance or themes; it feels like it's trying to be provocative, but only superficially.

I can see Fennell had a desire to make her version of "Wuthering Heights," and she's achieved that — it's just not a vision of that story that I ever want to revisit. I wasn't pulled in by the spectacle or the story, and I certainly wouldn't recommend enduring it on HBO Max.

Nevertheless, there are people out there who enjoyed "Wuthering Heights," and therefore it stands to reason some would-be viewers may enjoy their time with the film if they stream it this weekend.

Case in point, TG's Alix Blackburn was somewhat kinder to the film; in her "Wuthering Heights" review, Alix offered a 3-star verdict, writing: "Wuthering Heights" is visually stunning, with sizzling chemistry, immersive sound, and moody gothic romance that draws you in. But beneath the beauty lies a heavily romanticized take on toxic love, erasing key character empowerment and upsetting book purists. It's a feast for the eyes, not the conscience."

Reviewing for HeyUGuys, Linda Marric gave it a 4-star rating, writing: "For viewers willing to embrace a stylised, modernised interpretation rather than a traditional period drama, this Wuthering Heights offers a lurid, provocative and strangely compelling ride."

"Wuthering Heights" even earned a perfect 5/5 from the Daily Telegraph's Robbie Collin, who branded the film "resplendently lurid, oozy and wild."

All in all, "Wuthering Heights" seems best summed up as a movie that will provoke some sort of reaction, and if you're willing to find out whether it's a vision of this literary classic that you can embrace, it may (or may not) reward your curiosity. The only way to find out whether it's your kind of film ultimately will be to watch it, so the decision truly does fall to you.

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From "The Sopranos" to "Sex and the City", from "Six Feet Under" to "Succession," HBO is home to some of the greatest series of all time, many of which have changed and shaped modern-day TV as we know it. Given the popularity and influence of those HBO shows, they get rewatched on the regular. (Heck, it seems like there's always a binge-ready marathon of Carrie Bradshaw's romantic antics playing on a nearby screen.)

But that means that you might have forgotten about some of the network's other, equally great dramas, which are more than overdue for a rewatch. We're talking a Riz Ahmed-led thriller drama, a Prohibition-era crime saga starring Steve Buscemi and a Southern-gothic vampire epic with seven delightfully smutty seasons.

If you're looking for a show to dig your fangs into (pun intended), here are three classic HBO dramas that you should revisit ASAP.

'The Night Of'

Long before Riz Ahmed was leading the acclaimed Prime Video series "Bait," he was getting great critical notice in the 2016 HBO miniseries "The Night Of," which won the Brit the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series.

Written by Richard Price and Steven Zaillian, the eight-part crime drama sees Ahmed play Nasir "Naz" Khan, a Pakistani-American college student accused of murdering a woman on the Upper West Side of New York City after waking up from a night of partying to find her stabbed to death and with no memory of what took place. With John Turturro as his lawyer, John Stone, Naz's story tensely unravels over eight episodes, equal parts whodunnit mystery, character study and social commentary on the institutional failures of the American justice system.

Watch "The Night Of" on HBO Max now

'True Blood'

From "Bridgerton" to "Heated Rivalry" to "The Hunting Wives," we're in a bit of a golden age of smutty TV, but before all of those steamy shows, there was "True Blood," HBO's campy vampire drama that served up as much horniness as it did horror.

Based on Charlaine Harris's "The Southern Vampire Mysteries novels," the seven-season series takes place in small-town Bon Temps, Louisiana in the near future — when the existence of synthetic blood allows vampires to "come out of the coffin" and live among normal alive folk — and centers on telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), whose feelings for 174-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) leaves her navigating not only romance and intimacy (and yes, of the very graphic sort), but also supernatural politics, dark mysteries and more.

Watch "True Blood" on HBO Max now

'Boardwalk Empire'

No, "The Sopranos" isn't HBO's only stellar New Jersey mob drama. There's also, of course, "Boardwalk Empire," which brings all of that organized criminal activity to Atlantic City in the 1920s and '30s. We pick up at the dawn of Prohibition with Enoch "Nucky" Thompson (Steve Buscemi), the corrupt treasurer of Atlantic County and a part-time bootlegger, who, over the course of five seasons, builds a lucrative empire that finds him navigating dangerous alliances with violent mobsters while dodging federal agents relentlessly poking around his illegal activities.

With episodes directed by Martin Scorsese and a stacked cast that includes Michael Shannon, Kelly Macdonald, Michael K. Williams, Michael Stuhlbarg, Stephen Graham, Jeffrey Wright, Gretchen Mol and Bobby Cannavale, among others, this is a truly prestige-packed period piece.

Watch "Boardwalk Empire" on HBO Max now

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May is almost upon us, and that means it's time to look ahead to the new movies and TV shows coming to all the best streaming services in the next few weeks. If you're an HBO Max subscriber, you'll be pleased to know that the streamer has another stack month coming up.

Cinephiles will likely be particularly impressed with the line-up this month, as HBO Max's movie library is welcoming dozens of new watches, including Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights," the Charli XCX mockumentary "The Moment," and an intense psychological thriller, "Lurker." Plus, there's also a new HBO original movie from Jim Rash and a returning Jason Momoa docuseries to look forward to (among dozens of other releases).

Scroll on for more info about our top HBO Max watches for May 2026, plus a complete rundown of everything heading to the platform this month.

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'Wuthering Heights' (2026)

While I personally wasn't a huge fan of Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights," it's one of the most talked-about movies of 2026 so far, and therefore, it stands out as a noteworthy addition to the platform this month.

Pitched as "a bold and original reimagining" of Emily Brontë's beloved novel, Fennell's romantic tragedy is big on grand costumes and striking visuals and leans heavily into the sensuality of Cathy (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff's (Jacob Elordi) toxic, torrid love affair in 18th-Century England. It earned a 3-star verdict from Alix Blackburn (read her "Wuthering Heights" review to see why), but it certainly wasn't for everyone; it may nevertheless find fresh fans now that it's streaming.

Stream "Wuthering Heights" on HBO Max from May 1

'On the Roam' season 2

Two years ago, Jason Momoa hit the road in search of inspiration, looking to meet and learn the secrets of some of the world's greatest artists, and next month, he's doing it again.

Yes, "On the Roam" is back for six more episodes, and once again, the DC star is traveling the country in search of more art, more adventure, and friendship, all through the lens of craftsmanship. Momoa said that the show's renewal was "a dream come true" back in 2024 and promised the second season would be "an extraordinary adventure," and looking at how thrilled he seems in the above trailer, it looks like he's delivered.

Stream "On the Roam" season 2 on HBO Max weekly from May 14

'Lurker'

"What's the difference between love and obsession," sings Archie Madekwe, in the trailer for "Lurker," a psychological thriller/drama movie written and directed by Alex Russell (producer and writer on "Beef" and "The Bear") that debuted to rave reviews last year.

"Lurker" introduces us to retail assistant Matthew (Théodore Pellerin), who gets pulled into the orbit of a rising pop star, Oliver (Madekwe), and uses the opportunity to become someone. But with Olly's entire entourage vying for his attention, Matthew strives to prove himself as a friend, rather than just another fan... and when that relationship becomes strained on Oliver's way up, access and proximity to the star becomes a matter for life and death.

Stream "Lurker" on HBO Max on May 15

'The Moment'

Charli XCX fans, May 29 is quite literally your "moment," as Aidan Zamiri's 2026 satirical mockumentary about the British pop artist "The Moment" is coming to HBO Max at the end of the month.

If you missed it in theaters, "The Moment" finds the singer at the tail end of "Brat Summer," more famous than ever and prepping for her arena tour. While she and her team find promoting the album "cringe," her label is committed to maintaining its cultural relevance, and so we follow a fictionalized version of Charli as she navigates the complexities of being a rising star and under intense industry pressure and scrutiny. It drew mixed reactions from critics, but Charli XCX fans will no doubt relish seeing the star parody her own image.

Stream "The Moment" on HBO Max from May 29

'Miss You, Love You'

"The Moment" isn't the only movie you can stream on May 29, as HBO recently announced that a new original movie would debut that same day. This is "Miss You, Love You," which was written and directed by Academy Award-winning writer (and "Community" star) Jim Rash.

The film revolves around grieving widow Diane Patterson (played by Allison Janney), who is forced to plan her husband's funeral alongside a total stranger: her estranged son's assistant, Jamie Simms (Andrew Rannells). Together, the pair fumble through the arrangements, navigating grief and the bizarre circumstances that have brought them together. Per the movie's logline, that partnership becomes "a conduit for connection, laughter and healing for this mother and her unexpected surrogate son."

Stream "Miss You, Love You" on HBO Max from May 29

Everything new on HBO Max in May 2026

May 1
A Good Day to Die Hard
A Good Day to Die Hard: Extended Cut
Despicable Me
Dillinger
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat (2003)
Enter The Dragon
Green Mansions
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 254 (HGTV)
Insecuritea: An Insecure Podcast, Seasons 4 & 5 (HBO)
Insidious: The Last Key
Kansas City Bomber
Keeper of the Flame
Knute Rockne: All American
Love, Simon
Maine Cabin Masters, Season 12 (Magnolia Network)
Mary of Scotland
My Lottery Dream Home, Season 18 (HGTV)
Mystery Street
Passage to Marseille
Pitch Perfect 3
Saltburn
Scene of the Crime
Shadow of a Woman
Shadow on the Wall
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
Story of Louis Pasteur
The Babe Ruth Story
Catfish
Crazy Rich Asians
The End of Summer
The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
The Florida Project
The George Raft Story
The Life of Emile Zola
The Munekata Sisters
The Only Son
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
The Sea of Grass
The Wagons Roll at Night
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1963)
There Was a Father
They Won't Believe Me
Walk the Line
Walk the Line: Extended Cut
Without Love
“Wuthering Heights” (2026)

May 2
Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan, Season 6 (Discovery)
Zillow Gone Wild, Season 3 (HGTV)

May 4
90 Day Fiancé Pillow Talk: Before the 90 Days, Season 8 (TLC)
Insidious: The Red Door (2023)
Margarita: Make Your Story Count, Season 2 (Max Original)
Perilous Passage: Birth in America

May 5
“50 Years of Apple” with Bill Weir, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Original)

May 6
House Hunters: Amazing Water Homes, Season 3 (HGTV)

May 7
Bad Foot Clinic, Season 1 (TLC)

May 8
Greenland 2: Migration (Lionsgate)
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 210 (HGTV)
The Palu Family: Under a Dark Spell (HBO Original)
We Are Jeni, Season 1 (ID)

May 9
Deadliest Catch, Season 22 (Discovery)
K-Everything with Daniel Dae Kim (CNN Original)
Song of the Samurai, Season 1

May 11
90 Day Diaries, Season 8 (TLC)
90 Day Fiancé, Season 12 (TLC)
Filthy Fortunes, Season 2 (Discovery)
Home Town: Inn This Together, Season 1 (HGTV)

May 12
BBQ Brawl, Season 7 (Food Network)
Behind the Bars: Shot in the Spotlight (HBO Original)
U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team (HBO Original)

May 13
Chopped Castaways, Season 1 (Food Network)
The A List: 15 Stories from Asia and Pacific Diasporas (HBO Original)

May 14
On The Roam, Season 2 (Max Original)

May 15
Lurker (Mubi)

May 16
The Last Woodsmen, Season 3 (Discovery)

May 18
In the Eye of the Storm: Chasers, Season 1 (Discovery)

May 19
Contraband: Seized at the Airport, Season 2 (Discovery)
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Weed 8: Weed and Women (CNN Original)
Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast, Season 1

May 20
Baylen Out Loud, Season 3 (TLC)

May 21
Conspiracies & Coverups, Season 1 (Discovery)
Slaves of Faith: Heralds of the Gospel (HBO Original)

May 22
Batwheels, Season 3C (Cartoon Network)
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 211 (HGTV)
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 255 (HGTV)
Josh Johnson: Symphony (HBO Original)
The Yogurt Shop Murders, Ep. 105 (HBO Original)

May 24
The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle, Season 1 (ID)
Tomb Raider (2018)

May 26
90 Day The Single Life: Between The Sheets, Season 5 (TLC)
Fareed Zakaria Documentaries, Season 3 (CNN)
Food Network's Top 10, Season 1 (Food Network)
Rampage (2018)

May 27
A Complete Unknown
Castle Impossible, Season 2 (HGTV)
Guy's Grocery Games, Season 40 (Food Network)

May 29
House of the Dragon (with ASL)
Miss You, Love You (HBO Original)
The Moment (A24)

May 30
Belle Collective: Birmingham, Season 1 (OWN)
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 256 (HGTV)

May 31
We Baby Bears, Season 2E (Cartoon Network)

Live sports

**Live Sports available only on select plans. Plan availability varies by subscription provider. Check with your subscription provider for details. Select games available and blackouts may apply.

Please note this list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. All times are in ET.

NHL on TNT

May 3
NHL Playoffs, Round 1 Game 7s, TBA

May 6
NHL Playoffs, Round 2 Game 2s, TBA

May 7
NHL Playoffs, Round 2 Game 2s, TBA

May 8
NHL Playoffs, Round 2 Game 3s, TBA

May 9
NHL Playoffs, Round 2 Game 3s, TBA

May 13
NHL Playoffs, Round 2 Game 5s, TBA

May 14
NHL Playoffs, Round 2 Game 6s, TBA

May 17
NHL Playoffs, Round 2 Game 7s, TBA

May 21**
NHL Conference Finals, Game 1, TBA

May 23
NHL Conference Finals, Game 2, TBA

May 25
NHL Conference Finals, Game 3, TBA

May 27
NHL Conference Finals, Game 4, TBA

May 31
NHL Conference Finals, Game 6, TBA

**Conference finals could move up to begin May 19

MLB
May 5
Dodgers vs Houston, 8 p.m.

May 12
Detroit vs Mets, 7 p.m.

May 19
Toronto vs Yankees, 7 p.m.

May 26
Atlanta vs Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Giro d'Italia
May 8
Stage 1, 6a-11a

May 9
Stage 2, 4a-11a

May 10
Stage 3, 5:30a-11a

May 12
Stage 4, 7a-12p

May 13
Stage 5, 6:30a-12p

May 14
Stage 6, 6a-12p

May 15
Stage 7, 4:30a-12p

May 16
Stage 8, 6:30a-12p

May 17
Stage 9, 6a-12p

May 19
Stage 10, 6:30a-12p

May 20
Stage 11, 6:30a-12p

May 21
Stage 12, 6:30a-12p

May 22
Stage 13, 6:30a-12p

May 23
Stage 14, 6:30a-12p

Savannah Banana's
May 8
Vs Party Animals 6:30 p.m.

May 15
Vs Loco Beach Coconuts 6:30 p.m.

May 22
Party Animals vs Indianapolis Clowns, 9:30 p.m.

May 30
Vs Indianapolis Clowns, 7:30 p.m.

Roland-Garros
May 24
Round 1, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rally at Roland-Garros, 5 a.m. - 2 p.m.

May 25
Round 1, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rally at Roland-Garros, 5 a.m. - 2 p.m

May 26
Round 1, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rally at Roland-Garros, 5 a.m. - 2 p.m

May 27
Round 2, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rally at Roland-Garros, 5 a.m. - 2 p.m

May 28
Round 2, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rally at Roland-Garros, 5 a.m. - 2 p.m

May 29
Round 3, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rally at Roland-Garros, 5 a.m. - 2 p.m

May 30
Round 3, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rally at Roland-Garros, 5 a.m. - 2 p.m.

May 31
Round 4, 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rally at Roland-Garros, 5 a.m. - 2 p.m.

AEW
May 2
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.

May 6
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
AEW Collision, 10 p.m.

May 9
AEW Collision: Fairway to Hell 2026, 8 p.m.

May 13
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.

May 16
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.

May 20
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
AEW Collision, 10 p.m.

May 22
AEW Full Gear 2025

May 23
AEW Collision: Countdown to Double or Nothing 2026, 12 a.m.

May 24
AEW Double or Nothing Zero Hour, 7 p.m.
AEW Double or Nothing PPV, 8 p.m.

May 27
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
AEW Collision, 10 p.m.

May 29
AEW Battle of the Belts VII
AEW Collision (7/7/23 - 9/1/23)
AEW Dynamite (7/5/23 - 8/30/23)
AEW Rampage (7/1/23 - 9/2/23)

May 30
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.

These lists are provided by HBO and may not be comprehensive. These lists are subject to change at any point.

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This week’s selection of new movies across the best streaming services has been set, and it's a pretty solid slate of new releases. There's plenty to add to your watchlist over the next few days across multiple platforms.

My personal top pick of the week is “Hallow Road” on Hulu. This dark thriller was so effective that I was tempted to sleep with a nightlight on for a few days after watching. Meanwhile, fans of body-swapping comedies are spoilt for choice, with both Pixar’s “Hoppers” and Netflix’s “Swapped” streaming this week. Oh, and the divisive "Wuthering Heights” comes to HBO Max.

I’ve looked through all the new movies hitting streaming this week and picked out what I believe to be the five most noteworthy newcomers over the coming days. Meanwhile, if you’re more of a binge-watcher, check out our companion guide to top new TV shows this week.

‘Hoppers’ (PVOD)

Pixar’s latest animated adventure sticks pretty closely to the Disney-owned studio’s well-established script, but it’s enjoyable nevertheless. It also boasts some of Pixar’s highest-quality animation to date, with a cast of furry characters who seem intentionally designed to sell plush toys (naturally, plushes are available on Amazon). As you would expect from Pixar, “Hoppers” is a great pick if you're planning a family movie night this week.

Mabel Tanaka (Pipe Curda) is a strong-willed, environmentally conscious student, battling to keep a nearby forest glade protected after the town’s mayor (Jon Hamm) announces a plan to convert the green space into a highway. When she learns local scientists have found a way for human consciousness to “hop” into the body of a robotic animal, she transfers her mind into a beaver and leads an animal revolution to save the glade.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting April 28

‘Exit 8’ (PVOD)

I might be a highly opinionated film fan, but I’m able to put my personal feelings aside when it's clear I'm in the minority. Take “Exit 8,” this new psychological horror-thriller is a critical darling, scoring 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and most viewers agree, also rating it highly at 87% on the review aggregate site. So, while I personally found it quite unsatisfying in theaters, there are clearly plenty of people out there who disagree. So, I’d be remiss to exclude it here just because of my less-than-favorable opinion.

Based on the indie video game of the same name, “Exit 8” takes the foundation of its source material — being trapped in a looping series of subway tunnels — and expands on it, giving a video game without a story a full-fleshed narrative and proper characters. The movie follows a nameless protagonist (Kazunari Ninomiya) who becomes stuck in a looping nightmare and must identify a series of anomalies to escape purgatory.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting April 28

‘Swapped’ (Netflix)

If “Hoppers” wasn’t enough animal-themed body-swapping hijinks for you in a single week, then Netflix has the perfect movie for a double-feature: “Swapped.” Produced in collaboration with Skydance Animation, this Netflix original boasts a solid voice cast including recent Oscar-winner Michael B. Jordan, “Ted Lasso” star Juno Temple, and “30 Rock’s” own Tracy Morgan. I’m not convinced that it’ll hit the same emotional highs as “Hoppers’”, but it could be just the colorful distraction you need to keep little ones happy.

Set in a lush valley, it centers on two sworn enemies: a small woodland mammal named Ollie (B. Jordan) and a majestic bird named Ivy (Temple). After encountering a magical planet, these two creatures swap bodies and must learn to see things from a very different perspective. What follows is described as “the adventure of a lifetime” as they find some common ground, attempt to help their woodland friends, and try to switch back.

Watch on Netflix starting May 1

‘Wuthering Heights’ (HBO Max)

Emerald Fennell’s spin on Emily Brontë’s legendary “Wuthering Heights” is one of the more controversial movies of 2026 so far. Accused in some corners of turning the tragic novel into an imitation of “50 Shades of Grey,” it’s not a movie for book purists. However, it does boast stunning, highly atmospheric cinematography and a pair of impossibly attractive leads in A-listers Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. It might just get you swooning.

Set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, Cathy (Robbie) and Heathcliff (Elordi) meet as children and become inseparable companions. Their relationship flips between tender and toxic, and as they reach adulthood, they might just be torn apart once and for all. Opting for a style-over-substance approach, Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” is all heartache all of the time. However, in its melodramatic effort to capture intense yearning, much of the story’s nuance and impact is stripped away.

Watch on HBO Max starting May 1

‘Hallow Road’ (Hulu)

“Hallow Road” ranked in my top 10 favorite movies of 2025, and considering I saw more than 110 movies on the big screen last year, that speaks to just how much this psychological thriller had me on edge. It’s a truly chilling trip, and one of those movies that will spooked but unable to look away. If you can handle the intensity, “Hallow Road” is a must-watch thrill ride.

Starring Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys, “Hallow Road” is eerie and unsettling. It centers on a husband and wife driving along dark country roads to find their daughter after she’s involved in a car accident. Set almost entirely within the confines of a claustrophobic car, the twisting narrative is terrifying, and the tension is cranked up to anxiety-inducing levels. It all comes to a head in a chilling finale that will stay with you.

Watch on Hulu starting May 1

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Spring is in full bloom, and this weekend has rolled out plenty of new films across major streaming services. But with so many options on offer, choosing what to watch next can turn into a bit of a struggle. As someone who regularly finds themselves doomscrolling, I know the frustration all too well.

That’s why I often dig through what’s new on streaming every week to surface the titles genuinely worth your time. This includes one of 2025’s forgotten dramas based on a true story, starring Rose Byrne in the lead role. Netflix also has a big release this month in the form of “Apex,” a survival thriller that sees a grieving woman become ensnared in a deadly game.

There’s also Timothée Chalamet’s critically acclaimed sports drama “Marty Supreme” arriving on HBO Max. If you still haven’t seen this quality pick from last year, this is your sign to check it out. So, let’s get straight into the best new movies streaming this weekend.

‘Tow’ (PVOD)

Rose Byrne continues her strong run with “Tow,” a project that highlights her ability to anchor complicated roles. While it initially plays as a comedic pursuit to get her beloved car back, the narrative gradually shifts into a more compelling story of resistance, with Byrne delivering a performance that alone makes the film worth watching. Based on a true story, it also stands as a striking example of standing up to the system.

“Tow” follows Amanda Ogle (Byrne), a homeless Seattle woman living out of her aging Toyota Camry, which serves as her only stability. When her car is stolen and impounded, she is hit with a massive tow bill and forced into a long legal battle against the towing company. With help from a young lawyer, Kevin (Dominic Sessa), she pushes through bureaucracy and pressure while trying to reclaim her vehicle and rebuild her life.

Buyy/rent "Tow" on Amazon now

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (Prime Video)

Ahead of watching “The Conjuring: Last Rites” last year, it was noted that this franchise stands as the highest-grossing horror series of all time. I was already aware, but hearing it again before the final chapter added extra weight. The cinematic universe has undeniably made its mark on horror fans worldwide, myself included. While it may not match the white-knuckle intensity of the original, it still delivers a fitting farewell to the Warrens’ story.

“The Conjuring: Last Rites” follows paranormal investigators Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) as they are drawn out of retirement to examine a disturbing case involving the Smurl family in 1980s Pennsylvania. As the Warrens investigate reports of violent supernatural activity inside the home, they uncover a dangerous presence linked to a cursed object with a long history. They have no choice but to confront the entity and bring the haunting under control.

Watch "The Conjuring: Last Rites" on Prime Video now

‘Apex’ (Netflix)

Perhaps the biggest original release this month is “Apex,” a new survival thriller on Netflix that has No. 1 energy written all over it. I’ve been looking forward to this film ever since the first trailer dropped. It’s also directed by Baltasar Kormákur, a director well known for outdoor survival and adventure storytelling. His past work includes gripping, real-life inspired films such as “Everest” and “Against the Ice,” so I’m confident Netflix’s new thriller will be worth a watch.

“Apex” centers around Sasha (Charlize Theron), a grieving rock climber who travels alone into the remote Australian wilderness to escape her past. While overcoming steep cliffs and harsh landscapes, she becomes the target of Ben (Taron Egerton), a relentless hunter who begins stalking her through the outback. Sasha must rely on her climbing expertise and survival instincts to evade capture. But each encounter pushes both into increasingly extreme circumstances.

Watch "Apex" on Netflix now

‘Marty Supreme’ (HBO Max)

One of the standout films to arrive at the end of 2025 was the sports drama “Marty Supreme.” Despite picking up several major Oscar nominations this year, it ultimately walked away empty-handed, one of the night’s biggest surprises given its strong awards-season momentum. Still, it’s absolutely worth adding to your watchlist this weekend, thanks in large part to Timothée Chalamet’s performance and the film’s striking visuals.

“Marty Supreme” follows Marty Mauser (Chalamet), a gifted New York table tennis player determined to become a world champion in the 1950s. Travelling from local halls to international tournaments, he pushes through financial struggles and a chaotic rise through the sport’s underground scene. As opportunities start piling in, Marty’s journey takes him across the U.S. and abroad, where he participates in high-stakes matches while chasing global recognition in the competitive ping-pong circuit.

Watch "Marty Supreme" on HBO Max now

‘No Other Choice’ (Hulu)

Director Park Chan-wook returns with a sharp, darkly funny thriller in the form of “No Other Choice.” It's a film unmistakably shaped by Park’s vision, confronting human identity at a moment when technology and the world are shifting faster than ever. This is certainly one of 2025’s most overlooked movies, and fortunately, its arrival on Hulu should help it reach a much larger audience over the weekend.

“No Other Choice” follows Man-su (Lee Byung-hun), a veteran paper industry expert who is suddenly laid off after decades of service. Struggling to find new employment, he grows increasingly desperate as he faces financial pressure and a shrinking job market. When conventional options fail, he begins targeting rival candidates connected to potential job openings, setting off a calculated chain of events across the industry.

Watch "No Other Choice" on Hulu now

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Back in 2024, Scottish writer and comedian Richard Gadd rocketed to fame with his Netflix drama, "Baby Reindeer." It exploded onto the scene, winning praises and heaps of awards, and ended up becoming one of the streamer's most-watched shows of all time (though it has since slipped from that list).

Two years later, Gadd is back on our screens with his next project, "Half Man," a dark and disturbing limited series that centers on two brothers, unrelated by blood. It captures decades in the lives of these two "broken men," documenting the violence and the struggles they've both faced along the way.

Having streamed the series in advance of its release, I am reticent to recommend it, as I do not believe "Half Man" is a compelling follow-up to Gadd's breakout hit — you can read my "Half Bad" review below to find out why.

What is 'Half Man' about?

"Half Man" centers on Niall and Ruben, two polar opposite men who form a tight bond. Niall (Jamie Bell/Mitchell Robertson) is reserved and quiet; Ruben (Richard Gadd/Stuart Campbell) is loyal and fierce.

In the present day, Ruben arrives at Niall's wedding, and after an explosion of violence on what should be the happiest day of the latter's life, we're taken back through their lives, from their meeting in the eighties through to now, as the series captures everything that they've gone through and what brought them to this point.

In addition to the above names, "Half Man" also stars Neve McIntosh, Marianne McIvor, Charlie De Melo, Bilal Hasna, Julie Cullen, Anjli Mohindra, and Tim Downie (among others).

'Half Man' is unrelenting and mired in misery

I want to stress that I'm not averse to art exploring difficult topics, but I really struggled with "Half Man." That isn't just because it confronts topics like toxic masculinity, male violence, sexuality and shame head-on, though; it's just that the show is concerned only with ruminating on these things and piling up more and more traumatic moments and events.

In the pursuit of examining the brothers' tumultuous lives and bond, it subjects us to six hours' worth of discomfort. It is relentlessly bleak, violent and brutal. We're just watching their woes unfold across the decades, running up to the confrontation at Niall's wedding. Across the series, the pair are wrung out and spiral, and we are simply along for the ride. It feels designed to aim for provocation, but the drama just isn't compelling; I didn't want to learn more about them, I just wanted their story to be over.

The actors at the center of it all do turn in powerful performances — Jamie Bell impresses, and Gadd's Ruben is certainly an intimidating presence — but they're let down by unsubtle dialogue (an on-the-nose musing on their "Jekyll and Hyde" nature and some of the most dramatic exchanges between our brothers stood out to me) and the fact that most of the characters we spend a meaningful amount of time with are just so unpleasant to be around.

While I concede that my reaction to the show is at least proof that "Half Man" is provocative in one sense, the labored route we take to the show's inevitable ending — the present-day saga forecasts what will happen, and then we just have six hours of drama to sit through to get there — and the ceaseless misery of it all just makes "Half Man" difficult to recommend. It may be affecting, but it's anything but compelling.

I feel it's important to note that "Half Man" has been divisive; some felt similar to me, but the show has found some fans (it earned a rave review from The Guardian, for example). Evidently, there are viewers out there who found the "Half Man" viewing experience enriching — I'm just not one of them.

Had I not been watching the show for review, I'm confident I wouldn't have continued to watch till the very end, and by the time I saw where the story ends, I really wasn't convinced that persevering was truly worth it. Thus, I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending it to others, either.

"Half Man" premieres on HBO Max at 9 p.m. ET on April 23. New episodes premiere Thursdays through to the series finale on May 28. Viewers in the UK can watch the series on BBC iPlayer.

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This week’s new movies across the best streaming services offer a little something for everybody. Whether you want to watch a survival thriller, a sports drama, a very dark comedy or a bloody slasher, there are fresh movies to satisfy all tastes this week.

Netflix has a new original, “Apex.” This survival thriller teams up Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, and looks like a shoo-in for Netflix No. 1. Meanwhile, Hulu has a phenomenal comedy-thriller with a relevant social message, HBO Max has my favorite movie of 2025 starring Timothée Chalamet, and spooky streaming service Shudder has a new horror (naturally), which stars a killer wearing a creepy doll mask.

These are the latest movies across all the most popular streaming platforms this week. And don’t forget to check out our companion guide covering all the top new TV shows this week.

‘Tow’ (PVOD)

Rose Byrne earned herself an Oscar nomination with last year’s “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” and her follow-up to that acclaimed drama is another cinematic vehicle that showcases Byrne’s serious talent, and explores a complicated character, Amanda Ogle. But perhaps most impressively about “Tow” is the supporting cast around Byrne, which includes Dominic Sessa, Demi Lovato, Ariana DeBose and Octavia Spencer. According to the critics, Byrne delivers another winning turn in this based-on-a-true-story drama.

Amanda Ogle is a homeless woman living in Seattle. Her car is the only thing keeping her life together, so when a tow company impounds the vehicle, and Amanda is given a $21,634 bill, she has no choice but to fight to reclaim ownership. Thrown into a legal battle against a system that doesn’t care about the little guy, “Tow” starts as a comedy about a woman trying to get her car back, but becomes an important story about refusing to accept unfair systems.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) from April 21

‘Apex’ (Netflix)

Netflix’s major movie this week is “Apex,” and I’m particularly confident that it’s going to rocket straight to the top of the streaming service’s top 10 most-watched chart. It’s a survival thriller starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton and Eric Bana, which are all the ingredients needed for a Netflix No. 1. Does that guarantee its quality? Not necessarily, but I’m cautiously optimistic that “Apex” will be a new Netflix original movie worth watching this week.

Theron plays Sasha, a grieving woman and rock climbing enthusiast, who looks for solace in the wilderness only to become locked in a deadly game of cat and mouse against a sadistic serial killer (Egerton). Hunted by a hunter, it’s up to Sasha to outsmart this predator. “Apex” is directed by Baltasar Kormákur, who certainly knows their way around a gripping thriller, having also helmed movies such as “Contraband,” “Everest,” and “2 Guns.”

Watch on Netflix from April 24

‘Marty Supreme’ (HBO Max)

I rank “Marty Supreme” as my favorite movie of 2025, and considering I saw more than 110 movies in theaters last year, that is no small compliment. It’s a phenomenal sports drama, expertly directed by Josh Safdie. The stakes keep being raised across its 150-minute runtime (Which totally flies by), and just when you think it’s reached a peak, it shifts up another gear. Plus, you’ve got Timothée Chalamet giving one of his best-ever performances.

“Marty Supreme” centers on the titular Marty Mauser, a table tennis player with dreams of becoming the world’s best and most marketable player. He faces numerous hurdles as he battles to achieve greatness, many self-inflicted. But even when the road gets rocky, his faith in his destiny never wavers for a moment. Also starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary and Tyler Okonma, “Marty Supreme” is a fast-paced and energetic drama.

Watch on HBO Max from April 24

‘No Other Choice’ (Hulu)

Director Park Chan-wook delivers a biting, sharp comedy thriller that really deserved more love. I’m still confused as to how it didn’t scoop a single Oscar nomination. At the very least, it should have been included in the Best International Feature Film field. Considering its strong critical scores, it would maybe be inaccurate to label it “underrated,” but I certainly think it qualifies as one of 2025’s most “overlooked” movies. Fortunately, it’s heading to Hulu this week, which I’m hoping will ensure a whole bunch more people watch this great thriller.

Yoo Man-su (Lee Byung-hun, who you might recognize from Netflix’s “Squid Game”) is a veteran employee at a papermaking company in South Korea. When new American owners take over the firm, Man-su is cruelly laid off. Facing a dehumanizing job market, where workers compete with each other for the few jobs available, Man-Su resorts to an extreme solution: Murder his competition to ensure that he can land a job and maintain his lifestyle.

Watch on Hulu from April 24

‘Dolly’ (Shudder)

Shudder is the streaming service for horror fanatics, and this week the platform is serving up a new slasher, “Dolly.” This low-budget chiller has enjoyed respectable reviews, currently scoring 63% on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s been praised for its “relentless set pieces and gleefully excessive gore." While it doesn’t attempt to reinvent the slasher genre, it looks like it might serve up enough sadistic pleasures to keep horror fans entertained across its very trim 85-minute runtime.

Macy (Fabianne Therese) and her boyfriend Chase (Sean William Scott) are hiking in the remote woods when they find themselves the latest victims of a brutal killer known only as “Dolly.” Macy is captured and awakens in a nursery crib, forced to partake in a warped form of role-play with this porcelain-mask-wearing monster. If you like your horror movies particularly bloody, then “Dolly” offers plenty of wince-inducing moments of shock and gore.

Watch on Shudder from April 24

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Good news, Hollanov fans: There is more "Heated Rivalry" on the way. The bad news? We won't be back on the ice (or in the bedroom) with Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) until 2027. Thankfully, while we wait, the powers that be are offering up titillating tidbits about what viewers can expect from the upcoming second season of the steamy hockey romance, which is a Crave-slash- HBO Max adaptation of Rachel Reid's popular "Game Changer" book series.

During a BookCon in New York City on Saturday, April 18, "Heated Rivalry" showrunner Jacob Tierney opened up about how the romantic trajectory of rivals-turned-lovers Shane and Ilya will play out in season 2, which will follow storylines from "The Long Game," the sequel to "Heated Rivalry" in the Game Changer" series. (As you might remember, the pro hockey players made their relationship status personally official, albeit still professionally secret, in the season 1 finale.)

And per The Hollywood Reporter, "new challenges" are ahead for the couple. Where most of the first season saw the duo connecting clandestinely in post-game hook-ups and stolen moments, the follow-up will find them navigating an actual relationship.

“It’s different. It really is different,” he said of the young men's dynamic in season 2. “And the challenge of it, from an adaptation point of view, is that you’re in much more serious territory. A lot of the initial — there’s still lots of flirting and lots of sex — but this kind of danger, this kind of hotel-room-adolescent-sex stuff is largely gone. And so it presents really new challenges.”

He continued: "There’s a Bergman-y kind of, what do you do after the rush of danger is gone and now you have to live in a relationship where you still aren’t communicating properly, much as you would like to? You can say you love each other, but as adults know, there’s so much more to making a relationship a success.”

“Part of the reason you start off with 'Heated Rivalry,' as far as adapting goes, is because you want to get to 'The Long Game,'” the showrunner continued. “Because 'The Long Game' is an emotionally sophisticated book that takes this couple seriously."

Tierney also added that, just like season one roped in plot points from another Reid book, "Game Changer," the second season of "Heated Rivalry" will also fold in characters and such from "Role Model," the fifth title in Reid's book series, which recounts the love story between Troy Barrett, Ilya's teammate on the Ottawa Centaurs, and Harris Drover, that team’s social media manager.

"What I’ve always said about this show is there are a lot of books — 'Game Changer' is in 'Heated Rivalry' and obviously, as I think you guys all know by now — obviously parts of 'Role Model' are going to be in [season two], to the great surprise of absolutely nobody," the TV exec shared.

But Hollanov fans can rest assured that the focus of "Heated Rivalry" will remain on its core two characters. "Ilya and Shane are the heartbeat of this series, of my show," Tierney said. "It’s always going to be about Ilya and Shane; that is what is the trajectory that runs through it as their world expands.”

Tom's Guide will keep you posted on all things related to "Heated Rivalry" season 2, including release dates, teaser trailers, casting news and other behind-the-scenes intel.

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Spring is in full swing, and this weekend has delivered plenty of new movies across the best streaming services. But when you're spoiled for choice, picking your next watch can quickly turn into a headache.

That’s why I regularly dig through the latest movies arriving on and leaving streaming to highlight the ones actually worth your valuable watch time. This includes Netflix’s new comedy set in a college dorm, produced by Adam Sandler and starring his daughter in the lead role. For a more emotional movie, Colleen Hoover’s romantic drama “Reminders of Him” is now available to stream at home.

There’s also Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver’s R-rated fantasy horror “Dust Bunny” on HBO Max. I don’t know about you, but that sentence alone is enough to pique my interest. So without further ado, let's dive into the best new movies on streaming this weekend.

‘Roommates’ (Netflix)

If you’re looking for a brand-new unhinged comedy, “Roommates” is the perfect pick now that it’s streaming on Netflix. The college-set film comes from Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison banner, starring his eldest daughter, Sadie Sandler, in the lead role. It looks set to feel painfully relatable for anyone with a few awkward college stories tucked away. It’s hard to tell whether it’ll be a critical success, but it’s still likely to climb into Netflix’s top 10 over the coming days.

“Roommates” follows Devon (Sandler), a shy college freshman starting her first year away from home, who chooses the confident and unpredictable Celeste (Chloe East) as her roommate. The two quickly become close as they figure out dorm life, parties, and new friendships. However, small tensions begin to build, and their once-easy bond starts to fracture. Their living situation quickly spirals into a chaotic and increasingly hostile dynamic.

Watch "Roommates" on Netflix now

‘Reminders of Him’ (PVOD)

Building on the success of “It Ends With Us” and “Regretting You,” “Reminders of Him” is the newest Colleen Hoover story to make its way to the big screen. It carries the expected mix of emotional conversations, lingering looks, and dramatic storytelling that fans of these adaptations will instantly recognize. Even so, the appeal of these films remains undeniable. Plus, it plays directly to its target audience, focusing on familiar strengths instead of trying to reinvent the approach.

“Reminders of Him” follows Kenna (Maika Monroe), who returns to her hometown after serving time in prison for a fatal car accident involving her boyfriend Scotty (Maika Monroe). She hopes to reconnect with her young daughter, Diem, who is being raised by Scotty’s parents, but faces firm resistance. While trying to rebuild her life, she forms an unexpected connection with Ledger (Tyriq Withers), a local bar owner tied to her past.

Buyy/rent "Reminders of Him" on Amazon now

‘Dust Bunny’ (HBO Max)

Sometimes, it’s nice to watch a completely original film that dares to be different. “Dust Bunny” is a prime example. This fantasy action-horror is a striking visual spectacle, a vividly styled fairy-tale nightmare that leans into whimsy, danger, and emotional weight. It prioritizes mood over explanation and instinct over logic, creating something eerie, playful, and surprisingly moving. It’s odd, but surprisingly beautiful.

“Dust Bunny” follows 8-year-old Aurora (Sophie Sloan), who becomes convinced a creature is hiding beneath her bed after strange events in her home. When those around her dismiss her fears, she turns to her neighbour, a quiet hitman (Mads Mikkelsen) with a violent past, and asks him to eliminate the threat. As he reluctantly agrees, the two become entangled in escalating dangers that draw in multiple assassins.

Watch "Dust Bunny" on HBO Max now

‘Balls Up’ (Prime Video)

If you’re a fan of comedies, “Balls Up” is one to keep on your Prime Video watchlist. Directed by Peter Farrelly, known for “Dumb and Dumber,” and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick of “Deadpool” fame, the film’s trailer clearly points to a chaotic, over-the-top comedy packed with loud, raunchy energy. While it doesn’t look like a serious awards player, it does appear to be leaning fully into being a very silly watch.

“Balls Up” follows marketing executives Brad (Mark Wahlberg) and Elijah (Paul Walter Hauser), whose attempt to pitch a bold World Cup sponsorship for an unconventional condom brand spirals into chaos after a drunken celebration in Brazil triggers a major international incident. As the fallout escalates, the pair find themselves blamed for disrupting a match and quickly become targets of angry fans, criminals, and authorities across the country.

Watch "Balls Up" on Prime Video now

‘Undertone’ (PVOD)

Billed as the “scariest movie you’ll ever hear,” “Undertone” is designed as an immersive audio-driven experience, using layered sound, silence, and distortion to create tension and unease throughout its runtime. While it prioritises style over substance and often plays more like a thriller, “Undertone” is ideal for anyone wanting something different from standard horror. It’s sensory overload in the best sense.

“Undertone” follows Evy (Nina Kiri), a lonely podcast host who records episodes about unexplained audio phenomena while caring for her critically ill mother in their secluded family home. When her co-host receives a set of anonymous recordings from a couple experiencing disturbing sounds, Evy begins investigating the files as they become increasingly unsettling and personal. Trapped in her home, she tries to trace where the recordings originate and who is sending them.

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Spoiler alert: "The Pitt" season 2 will be an Emmy contender. If it wasn't already a lock, after tonight's season 2 finale, it will be undeniable. This episode managed to deliver emotionally manipulative moments right up until the end, and while it's not the masterpiece that "5:00 P.M." was, it was one of the best episodes of the season.

One thing it did not deliver, though, was the resolution of Dr. Robby's (Noah Wyle) storyline this season.

All season long, something has clearly not been right with Dr. Robby, and both people at home and characters on the show have noticed. There have been fan theories flying about whether Robby would commit suicide on his sabbatical road trip to nowhere, something that's also been speculated by some of Dr. Robby's coworkers. Others have suggested that Dr. Robby, who was seen riding without a helmet in the season 2 premiere, might have an accident and be brought in, giving us a highly desired "night shift" season.

While those scenarios didn't play out, we did get to witness a potentially major moment in Robby's character arc. But unfortunately for us, we'll have to wait for season 3 to be resolved. And that's left me with one burning question about the season 2 finale.

Spoilers for "The Pitt" season 2, episode 215, "9:00 P.M.," ahead

Dr. Robby and Baby Jane Doe is the pairing I've been waiting on all season

Despite not putting Dr. Robby in a medically-induced coma, as some on the internet theorized might happen, this episode still delivers some emotional hammer blows. There's the reveal that Al Hashimi suffers from a condition that means she probably shouldn't drive, let alone be an attending. It's a truth she denies all the way until the end, when she finally breaks down into tears in the parking garage.

Then, there's a mother who comes in to find out she's not going to be able to have the natural birth she wanted. Instead, she's potentially going to die, and so might her unborn baby. Maybe it's because I'm a dad, but I couldn't believe the show was doing this to us in the final episode, even though it's exactly the sort of thing "The Pitt" does time and time again.

But none of that matters, because finally, we see Robby with Baby Jane Doe. Or is it Baby Jane Robinavitch?

No, Robby isn't secretly the father of the abandoned baby, but he might become her foster father. I've been thinking all season long that Robby, who we've seen showcase paternal instincts on several occasions across two seasons, should take on the task of raising Baby Jane Doe. It feels like such a natural fit, and would help him heal from what happened between him and Jake, the son of his ex-girlfriend, for whom Robby still served as a father figure, in season 1.

At the end of the episode, I was finally vindicated in my instincts, but then the show took things up a level. Not only did we get Robby holding Baby Jane Done, but he revealed that he had been abandoned, and it seems like in this instant, as he starts to break down, Robby is finally having the therapeutic moment of self-realization that he's so desperately needed all season.

Verdict: Give me season 3 right now

Of course, we don't know if Dr. Robby is going to become a father for Baby Jane Doe. The show (cruelly) cuts to black and rolls credits as he's holding her, meaning that we'll have to wait until season 3 to answer my burning question: Is Dr. Robby now daddy?

After all, we only get 15 hours of these characters' lives at a time. It's not impossible that as soon as it cuts to black, Dr. Robby puts Baby Jane Doe back and then gets on his motorbike. Maybe he has a cathartic, healing trip. Maybe he never comes back. Maybe he has an accident and "The Pitt" season 3 is a night shift season after all.

If I had to bet, I'd say we come back months down the road and Robby's sabbatical has turned into parental leave. But the thing about "The Pitt" is that all the other scenarios are possible, and, frankly, none of them would totally surprise us. It's one of the reasons this show has been an Emmy contender (and eventual winner) since day one, and season 2's finale just cemented that reputation even further.

Stream "The Pitt" episode 215, "9:00 P.M." right now on HBO Max

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At the start of April 2026, HBO Max added a bunch of new movies to its already impressive library (68 for those wondering), meaning viewers have plenty of fresh releases to enjoy all month long.

That’s a pretty overwhelming number of films to get through, especially when you factor in that other major streaming platforms have also dropped plenty of new titles too. So if you don’t fancy digging through everything new on HBO Max in April, I’ve got you covered. I’ve gone through the latest additions and selected five films that have scored 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes, which is generally a strong sign they’re worth your time.

HBO Max has delivered a particularly impressive batch of additions this month. There are plenty of acclaimed titles worth watching, so narrowing the list down was tough, but here are five I’d recommend right now.

5 top-rated movies to stream on HBO Max this month

‘Alien’ (1979)

It’s a great month for HBO Max, especially with all nine “Alien” movies now added to the platform. At the top of the list has to be the original that started it all, and one of the first films that got me into horror. “Alien” follows a straightforward premise: A crew aboard a spaceship is slowly picked off one by one by an unknown threat. Much of the franchise continues to build on this simple setup, and for good reason, because it's the perfect formula for sustained tension and fear.

“Alien” follows the crew of the commercial spacecraft Nostromo as they return to Earth when their computer intercepts a mysterious signal. Forced to investigate, they land on the planet and discover the wreckage of an alien craft. During the mission, one crew member is attacked by a lifeform and is brought back aboard against protocol. Once back on the ship, the situation escalates as a deadly creature emerges and begins hunting the crew, leaving Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) to fight for survival.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
Stream "Alien" on HBO Max now

‘The Boy and the Beast’ (2016)

There’s something unexpectedly funny and moving about “The Boy and the Beast,” a Mamoru Hosoda film known for his celebrated Japanese animation work. The martial arts scenes are energetic and visually captivating, supported by beautifully detailed animation. It may not break new ground or offer anything overly intricate, but it still lands well as a heartfelt and entertaining family film.

“The Boy and the Beast” centers around a young runaway named Kyuta (Shôta Sometani) who accidentally slips into a hidden world of beasts after getting lost in Tokyo. There, he’s taken in by Kumatetsu (Kôji Yakusho), a rough and stubborn warrior beast searching for a disciple so he can prove himself as a leader. Despite constant clashes, the two begin training together, with Kyuta learning combat, discipline, and life in the beast realm of Jutengai.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%
Stream "The Boy and the Beast" on HBO Max now

‘The Naked Spur’ (1953)

“The Naked Spur,” directed by Anthony Mann, is widely regarded as one of the strongest collaborations between Mann and James Stewart, and one of the standout Westerns of the 1950s. Rather than focusing on a traditional heroic frontier story, it builds tension through a small group of characters pushed into constant conflict in the wilderness. It actually received a nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the 26th Academy Awards.

In 1868 Colorado, bounty hunter Howard Kemp (Stewart) tracks outlaw Ben Vandergroat (Robert Ryan), who has a price on his head for murder. Kemp is joined by a prospector, Jesse Tate (Millard Mitchell), and a dismissed cavalryman, Roy Anderson (Ralph Meeker), as they capture Vandergroat in the mountains along with his companion, Lina Patch (Ralph Meeker). While escorting him back for the reward, the group begins a dangerous journey through rugged terrain.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%
Stream "The Naked Spur" on HBO Max now

‘The Flame and the Arrow’ (1950)

If you want a tightly-paced classic, “The Flame and the Arrow” is one to watch this week. Directed by Jacques Tourneur, a filmmaker also known for stylish genre work like “Cat People,” this film features a Technicolor swashbuckler style with heavy emphasis on stunt work and physical action sequences. It even earned Academy Award nominations for cinematography (color) and musical score.

“The Flame and the Arrow” is set in medieval Lombardy and follows archer Dardo Bartoli (Burt Lancaster), a former rebel who is drawn back into conflict after a powerful German ruler, known as “The Hawk,” targets his family. Dardo assembles a band of loyal followers, using guerrilla tactics, disguises, and daring raids to challenge the occupying forces and protect his son. Along the way, he also forms alliances within the enemy’s circle, including the Hawk’s niece, Lady Anne (Virginia Mayo).

Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%
Stream "The Flame and the Arrow" on HBO Max now

‘Marty Supreme’ (2025)

One of the strongest movies to arrive at the end of 2025 was “Marty Supreme.” Even though it received multiple major nominations at the Oscars this year, it was ultimately shut out completely and left the ceremony without a single win. This was actually one of the biggest surprises of the night, especially given how strong its awards-season momentum was going in. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth watching, as it thrives on Timothée Chalamet’s performance alone.

Set in 1950s New York, “Marty Supreme” follows Marty Mauser (Chalamet), a driven table tennis player determined to reach the top of the sport. Working multiple hustles and moving through underground matches and organized tournaments, he travels between the U.S., Europe, and Asia chasing opportunities to compete on the world stage. Along the way, Marty pushes through increasingly chaotic situations while attempting to secure entry into a major international championship that could define his career.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
Stream "Marty Supreme" on HBO Max starting April 24

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This week’s crop of new movies across the best streaming services has plenty of noteworthy arrivals. Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and Hulu are offering fresh films for subscribers to enjoy in the coming days. There’s also plenty of variety with comedy, action and romance.

Netflix will debut a teen comedy this week, “Roommates,” which sees two college freshmen go from friends to enemies. Meanwhile, Prime Video has a ridiculous-looking soccer-themed adventure that arrives just ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Horror fans should check out “Shelby Oaks” on Hulu, and action obsessives have “Dust Bunny” on HBO Max.

There’s plenty to add to your watchlist this week, and to save you time scrolling through the latest options, I’ve done the legwork for you, compiling the five most noteworthy new movies you can stream in the coming days. Also, see our guide to the top new TV shows this week.

‘Reminders of Him’ (PVOD)

Fresh off the success of “It Ends With Us” and "Regretting You” comes “Reminders of Him,” the latest big-screen adaptation of a best-selling Colleen Hoover novel. Fans will know exactly what to expect here with this romantic drama offering all the hallmarks of a Hoover adaptation, including countless longing stares, a storyline that goes heavy on the melodrama, and plenty of corny dialogue. But these movies (and books) are popular for a reason, and “Reminders of Him” smartly plays to its intended audience without trying to reinvent the wheel.

Kenna (Maika Monroe) is released from prison on parole, six years after a car accident that resulted in the death of her boyfriend, Scotty (Rudy Pankow). Trying to get her life back on track, she is desperate to be reunited with her young daughter, who was born shortly after her incarceration and then taken away to live with Scotty’s parents. However, she faces resistance at every turn, but finds surprising solace in Scotty’s best friend, Ledger (Tyriq Withers).

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) from April 14

‘Balls Up’ (Prime Video)

The World Cup 2026 is just two months away, and soccer fans looking to get into the spirit of the world’s most-watched sporting event are being served up a new Prime Video original movie that’s all about the beautiful game (well, sort of). This raunchy action-comedy comes from director Peter Farrelly, who is no stranger to the outrageous comedy genre and also helmed 2018’s “Green Book,” which won Best Picture at the Oscars. Though I think it’s safe to say that “Balls Up” isn’t going to be a major awards player. It looks like a very silly watch.

Marketing executives Brad (Mark Wahlberg) and Elijah (Paul Walter Hauser) are riding high after successfully pitching a full-coverage condom sponsorship to the World Cup executive team (Yes, this is the actual setup for this Prime Video movie). After a drunken night celebrating their success in Brazil, they accidentally spark a global scandal and have to outrun angry fans, criminal parties, and power-hungry officials to save their careers and make it back to America.

Watch on Prime Video from April 15

‘Dust Bunny’ (HBO Max)

“Dust Bunny” is an action-thriller with fantasy elements and a strong cast, including Mads Mikkelsen, David Dastmalchian and Sigourney Weaver. This movie was released in theaters last December and enjoyed a solid critical reception, currently holding an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s now heading to HBO Max and could be a great pick this week for viewers craving some action with a unique twist.

Aurora (Sophie Sloan) is a young girl living in New York City, terrified of the monster living under her bed. Her parents attempt to convince her that the monster is just a figment of her youthful imagination, but when the monster attacks, Aurora seeks the help of the mysterious neighbor in 5B (Mikkelsen), a contract killer. However, 5B believes that the “monster” that “ate” Aurora’s family is actually a group of assassins who mistook her parents for 5B himself.

Watch on HBO Max from April 17

‘Roommates ‘ (Netflix)

Netflix is debuting its latest original movie this week in the form of “Roommates.” This teen comedy could be painfully relatable to anybody with a few awkward college stories in their locker (trust me, I’ve got plenty). It stars young talents, Sadie Sandler and Chloe East, with some more experienced performers in the wings, including Sarah Sherman, Natasha Lyonne and Nick Kroll. I’m sure it’ll be a critical hit, but I’m confident it’ll land in the Netflix top 10 shortly after its April 17 debut.

Devon (Sandler) is a naive college freshman who asks the ultra-cool and confident Celeste (East) to be her roommate. This initially spawns a sweet friendship, but soon spirals into a passive-aggressive war as their two very different personalities clash. Fun fact: Sadie Sandler is the daughter of legendary comedic actor Adam Sandler, who makes a cameo in this Netflix film.

Watch on Netflix from April 17

‘Shelby Oaks’ (Hulu)

Last year, popular YouTube movie critic Chris Stuckmann made his feature directorial debut with “Shelby Oaks,” a supernatural horror movie that was unfortunately a bit of a critical bust. At least its box office returns were respectable considering its comparatively small budget.

Personally, I wasn’t a huge fan of this one. While it starts promising enough with a hooky mystery, the finale descends into cheesy terror, and it ends on a real whimper. However, if you missed it in theaters and consider yourself a dedicated Stuckmann fan, it’s now heading to Hulu.

This horror centers on Mia (Camille Sullivan), a woman determined to find her missing sister, who hasn’t been seen in 12 years after vanishing while filming an episode of her online paranormal investigation show. Searching for clues, Mia finds shocking secrets that suggest Riley’s disappearance could be linked to a childhood demon, which isn’t so imaginary. Stuckmann uses found-footage and YouTube-style presentation in some interesting ways out of the gate, so it’s a shame that the back half of the movie is far more cookie-cutter.

Watch on Hulu from April 17

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"The Dark Wizard" was the nickname given to Dean Spaulding Potter. A restless risk-taking renegade who pushed the limits of adrenaline sport and then went further still...

Here's how you can watch "The Dark Wizard" online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.

It almost goes without saying that Potter was driven by inner demons that drove him to defy death by free climbing the world's most difficult ascents, slacklining between two anchors at altitude and throwing himself off precipice's in a wingsuit. Did I mention BASE jumping and taking his dog parachuting?

A constant thorn in the side of various authorities and a man who struggled to maintain many personal relationships, he was never happier than when close to death. Or as he put it, "A lot of my creativity comes from this nearly insane obsession. Something sparkles in my mind, and then nothing else in life matters." Read on to find out how he died.

Feeling brave? Here's how to watch "The Dark Wizard" online with all the streaming details you need below.

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"The Dark Wizard" premieres in the U.K. on HBO Max on Wednesday, April 15 at 2 a.m. BST.

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"The Dark Wizard" premieres in Australia on HBO Max on Wednesday, April 15 at 11 a.m. AEST.

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'The Dark Wizard' - Episode guide

Episode 1: “The Death Consequence” - Dean Potter finds joy and escape through his early success at extreme climbing, where he connects with a community of like-minded people seeking the sport’s freedom and adrenaline. A renegade by nature, Dean’s restless energy compels him to pioneer new ascents and forge new world records, even while at times falling afoul of the establishment and struggling with personal relationships. (Tues, Apr 14)

Episode 2: "Dying to Flying" - Dean struggles with his inner demons but seems to find relief through death-defying feats from free-soloing, to highlining, to BASE jumping, cultivating a devoted following drawn to his rebellious antihero image. But soon, a new climber named Alex Honnold emerges and threatens to eclipse Dean’s dominance. (Tues, Apr 21)

Episode 3: "This is Art, This is Spirituality" - The rivalry between Dean and Alex Honnold intensifies as both climbers vie to be the first to free solo a route on the 3000 foot El Capitan. As Dean’s mental state deteriorates, he alienates his inner-circle and accepts a dangerous career opportunity in China. (Tues, Apr 28)

Episode 4: "Transcending Human Limitations" - With a new relationship grounding him, Dean regains emotional stability and his long-held dream of flight comes to fruition when he immerses himself in the cutting-edge world of wingsuit flying. (Tues, May 5)

'The Dark Wizard' - Contributors

• Dean Potter
• Alex Honnold (rival climber)
• Jen Rapp (partner and climber)
• Brad Lynch (wing suit and BASE jumper)
• Dean Fidelman (photographer and filmmaker)
• Jim Hurst (director/ producer)
• Cedar Wright (climber)
• Jay Epstein (producer on doc)
• Leo Houlding (climber)
• Timmy O'Neill (climber and BASE jumper)
• Dan Duane (journalist|)
• Elizabeth Potter (mother)

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Rue (Zendaya) is on the run from Mexican drug dealers, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) is an adult content creator shacked up in a dream home with Nate (Jacob Elordi), and Jules (Hunter Schafer) is at art school and moonlighting as a sugar baby in "Euphoria" season 3.

The premiere, titled "Ándale", air tonight, four years since its last outing. The likely final season both sounds and looks (scroll down for the trailer) like an entirely different show — and deliberately so, too.

Here's how you can watch "Euphoria" season 3 from anywhere with a VPN.

The angsty teen drama has always had a tenuous relationship with reality, the line between plot and steamy, depraved fantasy being blurred to the extreme, but creator Sam Levinson has decided that continuing to depict Zendaya (29), Sweeney (28), Elordi (28) and Schafer (27) as high-school kids has finally run its course.

Furthermore, the untimely death of Angus Cloud, whose character Fezco O'Neill was at the heart of the S2 cliffhanger, and delays caused by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and scheduling conflicts, for instance with "The Idol", forced a change in direction. However, the central premise remains the same: is Rue a careless person with flaws, or is she actively evil?

The hedonistic "Euphoria" maxim of just wanting to party, and all the better if someone else is footing the bill, rings hollow if there are no real consequences, and S3 has a sense of chickens coming home to roost. When even Ali (Colman Domingo) has had his fill of Rue's antics, that's when you know she's really pushed things too far.

Read on as we explain how to watch "Euphoria" season 3 online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Euphoria' S3 in the U.S.

In the U.S., "Euphoria" season 3 airs on HBO at 9 p.m. ET/PT each Sunday, starting April 12,for eight weeks.

HBO is a broadcast network that can be accessed with one of the best TV antennas, a cable TV package or a live TV streaming platform like YouTube TV.

YouTube TV comes with a 10-day FREE trial, after which you can get $15 off each your first three months for a limited time. A subscription usually costs $82.99/month.

"Euphoria" S3 is also available to stream, either live as it airs or on-demand, on HBO Max.

HBO Max prices start at $10.99/month if you don't mind ads. For better value, you can pay for a whole year upfront and effectively get 12 months for the price of 10 on any of its tiers.

HBO can also be added to OTT streaming services such as Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus.

Sling TV, Fubo and Hulu with Live TV also carry HBO.

Traveling abroad and don't want to miss the show? Don't worry, you can still access your usual streamer via a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch 'Euphoria' S3 from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Euphoria" season 3 on your preferred service?

You can still tune in as normal thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, select 'United States' from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to HBO Max, sign in, and watch "Euphoria" season 3.

How to watch 'Euphoria' S3 in Canada

Crave is home to "Euphoria" season 3 in Canada, with episodes landing at 9 p.m. ET/PT each Sunday, from April 12. Prices start at CA$11.99/month or CA$119.99/year.

Outside Canada when it's on? Use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent Crave from working.

How to watch 'Euphoria' S3 in the U.K.

In the U.K., "Euphoria" season 3 premieres at 2 a.m. BST on Monday, April 13 on Sky Atlantic and Now. It will air again later that day at 9 p.m.

Sky Atlantic is also available to watch via Sky Essential TV (Sky's most basic bundle includes Sky Atlantic, Discovery+ and Netflix Standard with Ads), for £15 per month.

Sky subscribers can also stream the show via the Sky Go app, which is available on smartphones, computers, games consoles and a host of TV streaming devices.

You can also stream "Euphoria" season 3 on the newly launched U.K. version of HBO Max. Subscriptions start at just £5.99 a month.

Abroad? Don't panic. You'll need one of the best VPNs to use Sky Go, Now or HBO Max, which will otherwise be geo-blocked. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch 'Euphoria' S3 in Australia

"Euphoria" season 3 is available to watch on HBO Max in Australia, with episodes landing each Monday, starting April 13.

Prices start from AU$11.99/month, AU$119.99/year.

If you're not home in Australia right now, you can still catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.

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Following up two perfect sci-fi movies in “Alien” and its sequel “Aliens” was always going to be a thankless task. And as 1992’s “Alien 3” proved, hitting three home runs in a row was always highly unlikely. Suffering from a messy production cycle, intense studio meddling (so much so that director David Fincher has subsequently disowned the movie), and some hugely unpopular narrative decisions (R.I.P Newt and Hicks), “Alien 3” is a very divisive movie.

Flash forward to the present day, and HBO Max has just become the streaming home of the entire “Alien” saga from the 1979 original to the latest, and excellent, “Alien: Romulus.” This is great news for sci-fi horror fans. However, more significantly, the streaming service also offers “Director’s Cuts” of several movies in the franchise, including “Alien,” “Aliens,” and most importantly, HBO Max offers the fan-favorite “Alien 3: The Assembly Cut.”

Released in 2003 as part of the Alien Quadrilogy DVD box set, “The Assembly Cut” was made without Fincher’s input (he declined to be involved in the project), so while it’s not a true “Director’s Cut,” it adds an extra 30 minutes to the movie. These extra/extended scenes go a long way to restoring Fincher’s original vision and also clean up some narrative and character issues.

If you’ve only seen the theatrical version of “Alien 3” and, up till this point, have considered it one of the franchise’s weakest entries, I strongly recommend giving “The Assembly Cut” a chance. It might just help you appreciate this flawed, but still worth watching, sci-fi horror.

The Assembly Cut transforms ‘Alien 3’ for the better

To set expectations appropriately, I should warn that “Alien 3: The Assembly Cut” is not a total overhaul of the movie. It was released more than a decade after the movie hit cinemas, and doesn’t incorporate new reshoots or core structural changes. Unpopular decisions like the deaths of Newt and Hicks at the start are still present, and Ellen Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) final, fiery sacrifice remains intact. It’s ultimately still “Alien 3” at the end of the day.

However, “The Assembly Cut” enriches the movie in several appreciated ways. For starters, it fills in some plot holes present in the original release (for example, Paul McGann’s Golic doesn’t just unceremoniously disappear from the movie in this cut; he’s given a plot-critical role). It’s the supporting cast who benefit most from the additional scenes; the inmates of prison-planet Fiorina "Fury" 161 are further fleshed out, and their final fates are confirmed.

Spoilers for the ending of “Alien 3” follow, but another small but significant change comes during the scene where Ripley throws herself into the furnace to prevent the scheming Weyland-Yutani corporation from getting their hands on the xenomorph queen growing inside of her stomach.

In the original cut of “Alien 3,” as Ripley is tumbling down into the fires below, the xenomorph explodes from her chest. A narrative decision I’ve always found to be cheap, seemingly born from a desire to shock rather than to serve the movie’s overarching themes. In “The Assembly Cut,” there is no chestburster. Ripley’s sacrifice is presented as a tragic (but fitting) end for a beloved sci-fi heroine. This scene works much better without the xeno.

Over the years since its release, “The Assembly Cut” has been primarily available to watch on physical media (it’s included in the Alien Anthology Blu-ray boxset), and I suspect many modern viewers will have only seen the theatrical cut. For this reason, its arrival on HBO Max is great news for “Alien” fans, and I hope it results in a further reevaluation of “Alien 3.”

For “Alien 3” to reach the high quality standards of its two legendary predecessors, it would take a complete remake (not to mention a time machine), and “The Assembly Cut” can only go so far in polishing a flawed movie. However, it’s unquestionably the best version of the threequel. If you’ve never seen this extended edition, give it a watch now that it’s on HBO Max.

Watch "Alien 3: The Assembly Cut" on HBO Max now

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In case you forgot, which I did, “Euphoria” returns for a third season this Sunday (April 12). HBO’s popular teen drama about the experiences of high school students has been off the air since February 2022. Over four years. What the show may lack in episode count, it makes up for in star power; Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney have become Hollywood sensations since the show's debut in 2019.

Because of the long hiatus, “Euphoria” season 3 is ditching high school and skipping ahead years into the future. Rewatching the entire show may not be that beneficial because of the time jump, so you don’t necessarily have to piece together every detail from the past.

However, a quick refresh about some of the characters could explain some of their motivations in the new episodes. Here’s a list of five episodes to watch before the season 3 premiere.

‘Pilot’ (season 1, episode 1)

“Euphoria” wasted no time establishing its provocative nature and polarizing storylines in the pilot episode. The pilot introduces the important players and their stereotypes: Rue (Zendaya), the drug addict; Jules (Hunter Schafer), the confident outcast; Nate (Eloridi), the jock; Maddy (Alexis Demie), the femme fatale; and Cassie (Sweeney), the pretty girl.

The first episode resembles a chaotic game of “Mad Libs.” Name a difficult issue — drug use, rehab, illegal hookups, revenge sex, violence and abuse — and the pilot addresses it. What immediately stood out was the cinematic quality of the filmmaking. The dreamlike lighting and frenetic camerawork allowed “Euphoria” to stand out in the modern era of television.

Watch "Euphoria" season 1, episode 1 on HBO Max

‘Made You Look’ (season 1, episode 3)

“Euphoria” is a show about complex relationships, and the best one is between Jules and Rue. It’s an intriguing depiction of young love between two outsiders. The two high school students have a suitcase worth of problems. Jules struggles with gender dysphoria and a complicated home life. Rue battles drug addiction and survivor's guilt, both of which stem from the death of her father.

After a small fight, Rue and Jules make up and share their first kiss. This tender moment of bliss is interrupted when Rue, a self-saboteur who believes she can’t sustain happiness, tries and fails to buy drugs from Fez (Angus Cloud). Rue’s breakdown at the end of the episode won Zendaya her first Emmy.

Watch "Euphoria" season 1, episode 3 on HBO Max

‘And Salt the Earth Behind You’ (season 1, episode 8)

Considering that the show will experience a time jump in the third season, I cherished the moments in “Euphoria” that resembled a typical high school experience. In the season 1 finale, the cast heads to the winter formal in what should be a normal night. Kidding. Rue and Nate get into an argument about Jules, while Maddy tries to make Nate jealous.

The season finale is best remembered for the musical number following Rue’s relapse. Dancers prop Rue up while Zendaya and Labrinth’s “All for Us” blasts throughout the scene. It’s a jaw-dropping final act, though I’m still mixed as to whether it worked as a whole. However, it’s an ambitious ending to a progressive season of television.

Watch "Euphoria" season 1, episode 8 on HBO Max

‘Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door’ (season 2, episode 1)

I’m not as high on season 2 as most fans. The show is at its best when focused on high school drama, not FBI drug raids and illicit affairs. However, season 2's opening episode was right up my alley, mainly due to the primary setting, a house party. The episode’s crowning achievement might be the meme of Cassie in the bathtub, fighting to keep quiet after having sex with Nate.

We finally received some details on Fez and his interesting background as to why he became a drug dealer. He even had a sweet moment with Lexie on the couch before violently beating Nate to a bloody pulp. The pulse-pounding feeling—like something will inevitably go wrong—is the energy I missed in the show’s absence.

Watch "Euphoria" season 2, episode 1 on HBO Max

‘Stand Still Like the Hummingbird’ (season 2, episode 5)

Remember when I said the best parts of “Euphoria” involve high school? This episode is the lone exception. This entire episode belongs to Rue, who goes scorched earth on her friends and family after they stage an intervention. After losing Laurie’s (Martha Kelly) suitcase of drugs, Rue spends the majority of the episode searching for money to pay her back. Several gripping chase sequences transform the episode into a heist movie. It all culminates with Rue finding solace with Laurie, who preys upon the drug-addicted teen’s vulnerability.

“Stand Still Like the Hummingbird” remains Zendaya’s crowning achievement, which resulted in a second Emmy win. The episode also provided the iconic fight between Cassie and Maddy after finding out the former’s relationship with Nate. Another Hall of Fame meme moment from this addictive HBO drama.

Watch "Euphoria" season 2, episode 5 on HBO Max

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