From Amiable Extraterrestrials to Feuding Cardinals: Must-Watch Picks for the Weekend
How can one possibly claim there's nothing to view? The plethora of content is overwhelming, making decision-making a challenge. We're here to ease the process. Here are some of our top picks for new releases to watch and stream this weekend. Dive in.
Is the third time truly the charm? Tom Hardy reprises his role in the third chapter of the "Venom" saga, portraying both Eddie Brock and Venom. This alien symbiote is a familiar figure, not just from his standalone films but also from his appearances in Spider-Man comics. In the concluding Venom film, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, and Andy Serkis join the adventure, continuing the narrative from "Let There Be Carnage" as Brock remains a fugitive. Catch this thrilling installment in theaters now.
This film boasts a star-studded lineup. Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini headline this drama set within the Catholic Church. Fiennes plays Lawrence, the dean of the College of Cardinals, tasked with selecting the Pope. The conclave, with its forced seclusion to make the choice, provides fertile ground for intrigue. Based on Robert Harris's novel, "Conclave" is now showing in theaters.
Time is of the essence. In this horror/thriller, a solitary woman in Big Sur's woods must elude a serial killer, with merely 20 minutes before a paralytic drug shuts down her body. No pressure there, right? Kelsey Asbille stars in this gripping tale, now streaming on Netflix.
Fancy a blend of romance and comedy with your horror? Melissa Barrera, Tommy Dewey, and Edmund Donovan star in this quirky film about a reserved actress who discovers her voice after encountering a frightening, yet oddly endearing, Monster in her closet. This unique tale is currently in theaters.
Tyler Perry delivers fresh drama in a 16-episode Netflix series. Set in Atlanta, it melds the lives of a wealthy Black family running a hair care empire with an exotic dancer embroiled in the notorious Magic City strip club's underworld, according to the streaming service's synopsis. "The hair care business is massive, and Magic City is iconic. I pondered, 'What would transpire if these worlds collided—the stripper scene and this hair care industry?'" Perry remarked. "Never underestimate the power of the underdog." Part 1 is available now on Netflix.
A 10-episode limited series features Billy Crystal as a child psychologist meeting a boy with a seemingly ghostly link to his past. This supernatural thriller also stars Judith Light, Jacobi Jupe, Rosie Perez, Maria Dizzia, and Ava Lalezarzadeh. The first two episodes are now on Apple TV+.
Two fresh episodes of this docuseries by director Katie Walsh spotlight Simone Biles as she joins the US Olympic Team and achieves gold at the Paris Olympic Games. Her groundbreaking path to becoming the most decorated gymnast is a truly inspiring story. All four episodes are streaming now on Netflix.
