Get ready for intergalactic travel!

While Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is making its long-awaited return to theaters six years after the second installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise premiered in 2017, it will also be available to stream at a later date.

Per the official synopsis for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the movie follows Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) as he is “still reeling from the loss of Gamora” (which happened in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War). However, he “must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.”

In addition to Pratt, fans can expect to see plenty of familiar faces reprising their roles, like Zoe Saldaña as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax and Bradley Cooper as Rocket. Other returning cast members include Gillan as Nebula, Klementieff as Mantis, Vin Diesel as Groot and Sean Gunn as Kraglin Obfonteri.

The upcoming film is sure to have fans’ emotions running high because it will mark the third and final movie of the MCU franchise. Director James Gunn confirmed the news in 2022, the year the cast wrapped filming.

“I love this amazing cast crew their beautiful talent kind souls. I’m a lucky human to have them on the journey with me for nearly a decade,” he wrote on Instagram after an 8-year run creating Guardians movies.

The director previously said, “I’m aware that the third film in most trilogies sucks,” before saying that was “not always” the case. “I just want to be true to the characters, the story and give people the wrap-up that they deserve for the story.”

Here’s when and how to watch the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, including its theatrical and streaming release date.

When did Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 release in theaters?

Following its premiere at Disneyland Paris on April 22, 2023, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was released in theaters on May 5, 2023.

How long is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3‘s theatrical release window?

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Disney gave a handful of its films a minimum 45-day exclusive theatrical release before making it accessible via its streaming platform. However, that window has shifted quite a bit with recent Marvel releases.

For example, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has had an approximate 60-day exclusive theatrical release window, hitting theaters on Feb. 17 and set to be released on Disney+ on May 17.

Where will Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 be available to stream?

At the moment, Disney+ is the only confirmed platform Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be available to stream on at the moment.

When will Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 be on Disney+?

Similar to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will reportedly be available to stream on Disney+ after a 60-day theatrical release window. That would make it viewable on July 28, 2023.

While fans patiently await the confirmed Disney+ release date of the third and final Guardians of the Galaxy, they can stream the first and second installments of the movie series, as well the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, on the platform now.

There was a lot to watch on Amazon Prime Video and Freevee in April. Does that excuse the fact that there isn’t a lot to watch on them in May? No! There are so few new and noteworthy releases in May that it was a struggle just to find two things to mention below. Maybe this is Prime Video’s way of making sure we all watch the big action centerpiece Citadel, which premieres in late April and runs new episodes through May. And you know what? It’ll work. That show looks like a mindless blast.

Below, you’ll find our picks for the best shows and movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video in May, as well as the full list of everything coming to Prime Video and Freevee, the free service that’s accessible through Prime Video but doesn’t require Prime membership. 

Last month’s guide: New Prime Video Shows and Movies (April 2023)

The best new movies and shows on Prime Video in May

Jimmy O. Yang: Guess How Much? (May 2, Prime Video)

Actor/comedian Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley, Love Hard) gets back on stage to tell some jokes, this time taking aim at his loser friends, “love languages,” and Asian parents. Prime Video is getting into the comedy game pretty hard, with three standup specials this month from Yang, Tommy Little (May 5), and Zarna Garg (May 16). [Trailer]

Primo (May 19, Freevee)

Writer Shea Serrano gets his own show to wrestle with his childhood in this coming-of-age comedy following a teenager who was raised by his mother and five uncles in San Antonio. [Trailer]

More on Amazon:

• Best TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video Right Now
• Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now
• What’s New on Amazon Prime Video and Freevee in April
• Amazon Prime Video Pricing, Channels, and Deals
• The Ultimate Guide to HBO Max, Netflix, Hulu, and More in April 2023

Everything coming to Prime Video in May

May 1
MasterChef Mexico S1-4 (2015)
A Beautiful Mind (2002)
Amistad (1997)
Babe (1995)
Babe: Pig In The City (1998)
Babel (2006)
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Biker Boyz (2003)
Bill Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
Blue Crush (2002)
Blue Crush 2 (2011)
Bound (1996)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason (2004)
Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016)
Carrie (2002)
Coneheads (1993)
Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: You Are Special, Daniel Tiger! (2012)
Daniel Visits A New Neighborhood (2022)
Darkest Hour (2017)
Dinner for Schmucks (2010)
Drillbit Taylor (2008)
Europa Report (2013)
Failure to Launch (2006)
Fatal Attraction (1987)
Fletch (1985)
Fletch Lives (1989)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Get Him to the Greek (2010)
Ghost Town (2008)
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957)
Hamburger Hill (1987)
Hard Eight (1997)
Harold Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
Howard the Duck (1986)
I Am Not Your Negro (2017)
Identity Thief (2013)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
Leap Year (2010)
Madagascar (2005)
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012)
Mamma Mia! (2008)
Meet Joe Black (1998)
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Patriot Games (1992)
Reminiscence (2021)
Rise: Blood Hunter (2007)
Rumble In The Bronx (1996)
Safe House (2012)
Saving Face (2005)
Shutter Island (2010)
Space Jam (1996)
The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
The Black Stallion (1979)
The Doors (1991)
The Front Page (1974)
The Heartbreak Kid (2007)
The Nutty Professor (1996)
The Quiet Man (1952)
The Rundown (2003)
The Shootist (1976)
The Terminal (2004)
The Wiz (1978)
Thelma Louise (1991)
They Might Be Giants (1971)
Three Days of the Condor (1975)
True Grit (2010)
Virtuosity (1995)
We Were Soldiers (2002) 

May 2
Jimmy O. Yang: Guess How Much? Comedy Special (2023) 

May 4
90210 S1-5 (2009)
Beverly Hills 90210 S1-10 (1991)
Dynasty (1981)
Freaks Geeks (1999)
Medium S1-7 (2005)
Reign S1-4 (2014)
Sabrina: The Teenage Witch S1-7 (1997)
Tudors S1-4 (2007) 

May 5
Tommy Little: Pretty Fly for a Dickhead (2023)
¡Hasta la Madre! del día de las madres (2023) 

May 9
Till (2022) 

May 10
La Vida Despues del Reality (2023)

May 11
Academy of Country Music Awards (2023) 

May 16
Zarna Garg: One in a Billion Comedy Special (2023) 

May 18
The Ferragnez – The Series S2 (2023) 

May 19
She Said (2022) 

May 23
Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) 

May 26
Hohlbeins’ – The Gryphon (2023)
Violent Night (2022) 

May 28
Top Five (2014) 

May 29
Hot Pursuit (2015)

Everything coming to Freevee in May

May 1
Casa Grande S1 (2023)
Taxi S1-5 (1978)
Numb3rs S1-6 (2005)
American Ninja (1985)
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987)
American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt (1989)
American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990)
Be Cool (2005)
Bill Ted’s Bogus Journey (1991)
Bill Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
Boogie (2021)
Bowling for Columbine (2002)
Eight Men Out (1988)
Get Low (2009)
Hoodwinked 2: Hood vs. Evil (2011)
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
Into the Blue 2: The Reef (2009)
John Wick (2014)
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019)
Kalifornia (1993)
Lee Daniel’s The Butler (2013)
Linsanity (2013)
Masters of the Universe (1987)
Monster Trucks (2016)
Of Mice and Men (1992)
Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
Red River (1948)
Repo Men (2010)
Ricki and the Flash (2015)
Runaway Train (1985)
Scarface (1983)
Sherlock Gnomes (2018)
Soul Surfer (2011)
Stan Ollie (2018)
Stigmata (1999)
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
The Dictator (2012)
The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
The Misfits (1961)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
The Usual Suspects (1995)
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
Uptown Girls (2003)
Where’d You Go, Bernadette (2019) 

May 16
Elysium (2013) 

May 19
Primo (2023) 

May 21
The Monuments Men (2014)

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• Dune: Part Two will be released on November 3.
• Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya return for the second film.
• Dune could become a trilogy.

Dune 2 is going to be even bigger and more epic than the first film. Denis Villeneuve returns to direct Dune: Part Two, which will undoubtedly be one of the biggest movies of 2023. The film will continue to explore Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel Dune.

After Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Denis debuted the first trailer at CinemaCon, new photos and details were revealed, including the first photo of Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan. HollywoodLife has rounded up all the details we know so far, including the release date, trailer news, the star-studded cast, and more.

Dune 2 Release Date

Dune: Part Two will be released on November 3, 2023. The film was originally supposed to be released on October 20, then November 17, before settling on the November 3 date.

The movie is a direct continuation of the 2021 film, which was released on October 21, 2021. Dune had a simultaneous theatrical and HBO Max release due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dune: Part Two will be released exclusively in theaters.

Dune 2 Cast

Timothée Chalamet will return as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two. He’ll be joined by other returning cast members, including Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides, Javier Bardem as Stilgar, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban Harkonnen, Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohaim, and Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thurfir Hawat.

Dune 2 has assembled an incredible ensemble cast. The sequel will feature several new additions: Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot, Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV, and Souheila Yacoub as Shishakli. The film also cast Tim Blake Nelson in a mystery role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Princess Irulan is the daughter of the Emperor. Dune: Part Two’s director told Vanity Fair that Princess Irulan’s “stake could not be higher because she’s afraid that her father could lose the throne, could lose everything. When I met Florence, I was struck by her assurance, how grounded she is as a young woman, how direct, how unapologetic. She has something inherently royal about her. I will definitely believe that Florence could become, in the future, a prime minister.”

Fans have been curious about how Austin’s voice will sound as Feyd given how his voice transformed to play Elvis Presley in the Elvis biopic. Dave revealed that Austin’s performance is “terrifying” in the film. “I don’t know who this guy was, but it’s not Austin Butler. It’s not Elvis. His voice is different, his look is different. Everything about his demeanor is terrifying,” Dave told USA Today.

Denis Villeneuve also told Vanity Fair, “Austin Butler brought to the screen something that would be a cross between a psychotic, sociopath serial killer and Mick Jagger.”

Is There A Dune 2 Trailer?

A Dune 2 trailer has not been released wide just yet. However, the first trailer debuted at CinemaCon on April 25. “Part One is more of a contemplative movie. Part Two is an action-packed, epic, war movie. It is much more dense. We went to all-new locations,” directed Denis Villeneuve said before the trailer was shown, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I didn’t want a feeling of repetition. It’s all new sets. Everything is new.”

Timothée Chalamet added, “In the first movie, Paul is a student. We really see Paul Atreides become a leader … become a redeemer of the Fremen people in a sense.”

The footage featured Paul’s first ride on a Sandworm and the first look at Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha. Austin undergoes quite the transformation for this role, appearing as a bald albino. Denis said that Feyd is an “Olympic sword master crossed with a psychotic serial killer.”

What Will Dune 2 Be About?

Dune 2 will dive into the second half of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel Dune. The official synopsis for the film reads: “This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.”

Denis Villeneuve stressed to Vanity Fair that Dune: Part Two is “not a sequel, it’s a second part. There’s a difference. I wanted the movie to really open just where we left the characters. There’s no time jump. I wanted dramatic continuity with part one.”

The director also noted that Paul and Chani’s relationship is the crux of the film. “I wanted to make a very human movie, very close to the characters, despite the scope of the film,” he said. “I kept saying to my crew, ‘The most important thing is that spark, that relationship between both of these characters.’ If we don’t capture that, if we don’t have that onscreen, there’s no movie. The epicenter of the story is this relationship.”

Timothee added, “The universe of Dune is a complex world of geopolitics and with tons of ecological and technological metaphors that hold up today. But at the center, there’s this relationship where Chani sort of becomes a moral compass… Even to say that out loud feels kind of huge, and she’s really the humanizing, grounding force to that.”

Zendaya pointed out that love is “something we can all relate to.” She continued, “These characters literally live on another planet, right? They’re aliens. It was interesting finding these tender moments in such turmoil and chaos. These characters are just young people forced into really, really intense circumstances.”

Will There Be A Dune 3?

Dune 3 is a big possibility. While Dune: Part Two is exploring the second half of Frank Herbert’s Dune, there is an official sequel titled Dune Messiah. Denis Villeneuve has openly discussed a third Dune movie.

“Now I could envision a third movie and to make the adaptation of Dune Messiah that will complete Paul Atreides’s story that I think would make sense,” he told Collider in 2022. “But each movie, those movies are monsters, and I can only do one at a time. If I survive Dune: Part Two, then I might do the Messiah. When I start to think about that, I get tired. It’s too much. I need to focus on one project at a time, to be honest. But Part Three will be…I’m making sure that Part Three will be doable.

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It is safe to say that the world got some of the best original Netflix movies in 2020. With black-and-white period dramas like David Fincher’s Mank, the critically acclaimed Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and its multiple Oscar-worthy performances from Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman, and the thought-provoking and unique documentary The Social Dilemma, Netflix movies were all anyone could talk about in a year that was filled with some of the most insane and attention-grabbing news of our generation. But with 2020 firmly in our rearview mirror, the time has come to take a look at the 2021 movie premiere dates for all the original films that will be coming to Netflix in the next 12 months.

And boy, Netflix didn’t waste any time at all preparing for yet another year of highly anticipated dramas, comedies, big-budget action thrillers, and dozens upon dozens of international releases from countries like South Korea, France, and everywhere around the world. But before we get started with this breakdown of all the original Netflix movies coming out this year, please note that each of these titles will be available at 3:01 a.m. ET (12:01 a.m. PT) on the day of their respective releases.

January 2021 Netflix Movie Releases

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As we slowly work our way to the summer Blockbuster season, more and more movies are starting to land in theaters and on streaming services a fairly stead clip. The momentum looks to only get stronger from here as there are a ton of new movies coming out in April 2021. From titles like the bloody and brutal R-rated Mortal Kombat debuting in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously, to the superhero comedy Thunder Force landing on Netflix, some of the year’s most anticipated movies are not far off.

But while the big releases like the aforementioned titles and others like Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse and Concrete Cowboy are getting a lot of attention, there are quite a few other, small movies that may have slipped between the cracks. And since we don’t want any film getting lost in the shuffle, we’ve put together this list of all the upcoming releases to help spread the word…

Concrete Cowboy (April 2 – Netflix)

Coming in April:

Peacock Originals
Praise This (Original Movie)* – Apr 7
Mrs. Davis (Season 1) – Apr 20

Peacock Original New Episodes Weekly
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip (Season 3) * – Thursdays, Season Finale Apr 20
Bel-Air (Season 2)*- Thursdays, Season Finale Apr 27

Bravo Series Premieres
Below Deck Sailing Yacht (Season 4)* – Apr 11

Bravo Series New Episodes Weekly
The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Season 13)* – Wednesdays
Summer House (Season 7)* – Tuesdays
SWV XSCAPE: The Queens of RB (Season 1)* – Mondays, Season Finale Apr 10
Top Chef (Season 20)* – Fridays
Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen (Season 20)* – Fridays
Vanderpump Rules (Season 10)* – Thursdays
Watch What Happens Live (Season 20)* – Weekdays

NBC Series Premieres
The Wall (Season 5)* – Wednesdays, Apr 12
The Weakest Link (Season 3)* – Tuesdays, Apr 18
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (Special)* – Apr 27

NBC Series New Episodes Weekly
American Auto (Season 2)* – Wednesdays, Season Finale Apr 26
The Blacklist (Season 10)* – Mondays
Chicago Fire (Season 11)* – Thursdays
Chicago Med (Season 8)* – Thursdays
Chicago PD (Season 10)* – Thursdays
Dateline (Season 31)* – Saturdays
Grand Crew (Season 2)* – Saturdays
Law Order (Season 22)* – Fridays
Law Order: Organized Crime (Season 3)* – Fridays
Law Order: SVU (Season 24)* – Fridays
Lopez vs. Lopez (Season 1)* – Saturdays
Magnum P.I. (Season 5)* – Mondays
Night Court (Season 1)* – Wednesdays
Quantum Leap (Season 1)* – Season Finale Apr 4
That’s My Jam (Season 2)* – Wednesdays
Saturday Night Live (Season 48)* – Apr 1, 8, 15
The Voice (Season 23)* – Tuesdays

Telemundo Series Premieres
Top Chef VIP (Season 2)* – Wednesdays, Apr 26

Telemundo Series New Episodes Weekly
El Señor de los Cielos (Season 8)* – Tuesday-Saturday
Juego de Mentiras (Season 1)* – Tuesday-Saturday
La Casa de los Famosos (Season 3)* – Monday-Saturday

Series
Love Island: Spain (Season 2)* – Apr 3
Cold Justice (Season 6) – Apr 4
A Football Life (Sports, Series) – Apr 11
NFL 360 (Sports, Series) – Apr 11
NFL Explained (Sports, Series) – Apr 11
NFL Top 10 (Sports, Series) – Apr 11
Sound FX (Sports, Series) – Apr 11
Leguizamo Does America (Season 1)* – Mondays, Apr 17
New Girl (Seasons 1-7)* – Apr 17
Nikki Bella Says I Do (Season 1) * – Apr 17

Sports and Live Events
Augusta National Women’s Amateur* – Mar 29-Apr 1
PGA Tour: Valero Texas Open* – Mar 30-Apr 2
World Synchronized Skating Championships* – Mar 31-Apr 1
NXT Stand and Deliver* – Apr 1
Premier League Matchweek 29* – Apr 1-5
WrestleMania* – Apr 1 2
IndyCar: Texas Motor Speedway* – Apr 2
Liga MX: Chivas vs. Necaxa* – Apr 8
Supercross: Round 12 – Glendale* – Apr 8
USATF Miramar Invitational* – Apr 8
Paris-Roubaix* – Apr 8-9
Premier League Matchweek 30* – Apr 8-9
PGA Tour: RBC Heritage* – Apr 13-16
IMSA: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach* – Apr 15
Premier League Matchweek 31* – Apr 15-17
Supercross: Round 13 – Hampton* – Apr 15
IndyCar: Grand Prix Long Beach* – Apr 16
USFL: Michigan Panthers vs. Houston Gamblers* – Apr 16
USMNT Friendlies: USA vs. Mexico* – Apr 19
LPGA: The Chevron Championship* – Apr 20-23
Premier League Matchweek 32* – Apr 21-23
USFL: Houston Gamblers vs. New Orleans Breakers* – Apr 22
Liga MX: Chivas vs. Cruz Azul* – Apr 22
Supercross: Round 14 – East Rutherford, NJ* – Apr 22
MLB Sunday Leadoff: Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies* – Apr 23
USFL: New Jersey Generals vs. Pittsburgh Maulers* – Apr 23
Premier League Matchweek 33* – Apr 25-27
Supercross: Round 15 – Nashville, TN* – Apr 29
Liga MX: Chivas vs. Mazatlan* – Apr 29
USFL: New Orleans Breakers vs. Birmingham Stallions* – Apr 29
Premier League Matchweek 34* – Apr 29-May 1
IndyCar: Indy Grand Prix * – Apr 30
MLB Sunday Leadoff: Chicago Cubs at Miami Marlins* – Apr 30
USFL: Pittsburgh Maulers vs. Philadelphia Stars* – Apr 30

Digging through HBO Max‘s catalog for a movie to watch? 

Despite the Warner Bros. Discovery TV and movie cull of 2022, there’s still an impressive collection of titles to catch. It helps that HBO, Warner Bros. and DC Comics all live under the HBO Max roof. Plus, check out what’s coming to the streamer this month.

What’s new on HBO Max for April

April 1

• Coraline (2009): Stop-motion animated film directed by Henry Selick. Eleven-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a fantasy version of her life.
• The Host (2006): South Korean monster film directed by Bong Joon-ho. It’s both a creature-feature thrill ride and a poignant human drama.
• Lucy (2014): Thriller starring Scarlett Johansson. Lucy (Johansson) is accidentally caught in a dark deal and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.
• Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006): Comedy starring Will Ferrell. A Nascar driver’s (Ferrell) turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump.

April 7

• Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed (2023): Documentary about Jason Isbell. It pulls back the curtain on the singer-songwriter’s deeply personal way of creating music.

April 29

• Moonage Daydream (2022): Documentary about David Bowie. It illuminates the life and genius of the prolific artist.

Read more: Best TV Shows to Watch on HBO Max

Best HBO Max originals and Blockbusters

At time of writing, these films all score around 65 or higher on Metacritic.

Drama

Warner Bros.

Want to see Austin Butler rock out in a pink suit? How about one of the 89 other costumes the actor dons in the dazzling, jam-packed film that runs 2 hours and 40 minutes? Directed by Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby), Elvis is a grand, exhilarating biopic that’s all about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. If you didn’t catch it in theaters, now’s your chance to find a spot in the crowd.

HBO Max

Steven Soderbergh directs this engaging tech thriller set during the COVID-19 pandemic. Angela, a Seattle tech worker played by a neon blue-haired Zoë Kravitz, has agoraphobia, a fear that prevents her from making it past the front door of her apartment. But when she uncovers an unsettling recording while doing her job, she’s pushed to make the leap. Kimi is a stylish thriller complete with eye-catching cinematography, a solid score and a protagonist you’ll be rooting for.

Warner Bros.

After a shooting occurs at her high school, 16-year-old Vada Cavell must navigate friendships, school and her relationship with her family. The Fallout skillfully approaches serious subject matter with realistic dialogue and compassion for its characters. With strong performances from stars Jenna Ortega, as Vada, and Maddie Ziegler, as her new friend Mia Reed, the feature will keep you glued to the screen for the entirety of its 90-minute runtime.

Scott Free

The Last Duel notably didn’t win a lot of eyeballs when it debuted in theaters in October. But it’s on HBO Max now, where audiences can watch from the comfort of their couch as Adam Driver and Matt Damon battle it out. Directed by Ridley Scott, The Last Duel is a historical drama set in the Middle Ages with an A-list cast that also includes Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck. If any of these details pique your interest, and you’re prepared to sit through its two and half hour runtime, pull out some popcorn and put on this flick. 

Janus Films

What can we say about acclaimed Japanese drama Drive My Car? Well, it snagged an Oscar for best international feature film at the 2022 Academy Awards. It’s also a three-hour movie that people are sitting and watching all the way through, which, to me, speaks volumes. But seriously, Drive My Car is a powerful film that explores loss and letting go. If you missed it before the Oscars, stream it now.

Chiabella James/Warner Bros. Pictures

King Richard is a feel-good biopic about the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. The film winds back the clock to before the sisters became household names, giving us a glimpse of their upbringing in Compton and time spent practicing on run-down courts with their father, Richard Williams (Will Smith). Convinced his daughters are going to be successful, Richard works tirelessly to get their star potential noticed by professional coaches. A complicated man with a tremendous personality, Richard is fascinating to get to know, and his unwavering belief in Venus and Serena is inspiring. 

Imaginal Disc

A rare (nowadays) 90-minute film, American Mexican drama Son of Monarchs will stay with you long after the end credits roll. This deep character study follows two brothers who are changed in markedly different ways by the trauma they suffered in childhood. This story, folding in magical realism, follows how they move forward in life — the butterfly metaphors are strong, with biologist Mendel returning to his hometown surrounded by majestic monarch butterfly forests.

HBO/Screenshot by CNET

Based on a magazine article by journalist Robert Kolker, this tale about a public school embezzlement scandal and the student journalists who broke the news is captivating from start to finish. Allison Janney and Hugh Jackman are great in their roles as the school officials who took part in the scheme. The drama also won the 2020 Emmy award for Outstanding Television Movie. 

Comedy

Searchlight

Set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Banshees is a darkly funny and heartbreaking drama that’s consistently stunning to look at. It’s about what happens after Colm (Brendan Gleeson) abruptly decides to cut off lifelong friend Pádraic. Farrell and Gleeson also starred together in director Martin McDonagh’s debut feature, In Bruges.

HBO Max’s Father of the Bride introduces a Cuban American family that includes patriarch Billy, a traditional guy who struggles to digest surprising news from his eldest daughter: She’s met a guy, and she wants to marry and move away with him. The third film adaptation of a 1949 novel of the same name by Edward Streeter, the movie is an enjoyable iteration that includes stars like Andy Garcia and singer Gloria Estefan.

Searchlight Pictures

Settle in for another eccentric, fantastic-looking feature from director Wes Anderson. The auteur behind Moonrise Kingdom and The Grand Budapest Hotel this time sets his sights on an alluring story — or rather, three. The French Dispatch, dubbed a “love letter to journalists,” takes viewers through a triad of separate tales, straight from the pages of a fictional magazine. If you missed this highly original installment when it hit theaters, now’s the time to get in on its captivating story.

Warner Bros.

A playful comedy set in the ’80s, 8-bit Christmas follows the story of a young Jake Doyle, a dedicated 10-year-old who desperately seeks a Nintendo. The film is delightfully narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, an older Jake reminiscing on his past quest to secure the gaming console. Yes, there’s a Christmas backdrop to the story, but Jake’s unyielding commitment to his mission, and what he learns along the way, make this cheery feature a must-watch even after the holiday season. 

HBO Max

Meryl Streep playing an eccentric author in a Steven Soderbergh comedy. What more do you need to know? If you do want to know more: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alice Hughes (Streep) is struggling to finish her next book, chased by her literary agent (Gemma Chan). She boards a cruise ship with old friends, who inspired her best-known work. Tensions are strong. It looks great — Soderbergh uses crisp, natural light — and most of the dialogue is improvised. See how Dianne Wiest, Candice Bergen, Lucas Hedges and the rest of the impeccable cast have fun with that.

Horror

20th Century Studios

In Barbarian, a young woman (Georgina Campbell) travels to Detroit for a job interview and discovers her Airbnb has been double-booked. She doesn’t immediately trust the other person in the house (and, fair — the actor, Bill Skarsgård, appears as terrifying murder clown Pennywise in the It movies). But you definitely won’t predict what happens next. Barbarian can be found on lists of best horror movies of 2022.

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A dinner at an exclusive restaurant turns from something to savor to something to survive in this shocking horror satire. Viewers learn about the privileged guests dining at Hawthorne as Ralph Fiennes’ experienced chef unveils his fateful menu. Find your seat for this delectable experience, which also stars Anya Taylor-Joy.

Documentary

HBO

This captivating documentary is filled with images that will stick with you. It centers on two brothers in New Delhi who run a bird hospital dedicated to black kites — birds of prey that are a staple of the sky. It was a contender for best documentary feature at the 2023 Oscars.

HBO Max

Tune into this HBO doc for the gravity-defying skateboard stunts, a time capsule of the ’80s skateboarding scene, and a version of Hawk you’ve probably never seen. We get to know the renowned athlete as a lanky, stubborn but determined kid who adopted his own skateboarding style. Hawk’s persistence is something to marvel at, along with all the stunning skateboard moves this film packs in. Hang on for a memorable ride.

CNN/Focus Features

This film about beloved author, chef and globe-traveling TV host Anthony Bourdain comes from documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville, who also directed 2018’s Won’t You Be My Neighbor? and the Oscar-winning film Twenty Feet from Stardom. In interviews with people who knew Bourdain, like his friends, former partners and longtime colleagues, the doc tracks his career path, relationships and personal struggles. Bourdain fans and those less acquainted with the star will likely appreciate this two-hour look at his life.

Thriller

Universal Pictures

Dreaming of a great movie night? Last Night in Soho, the latest movie from Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead) is here to provide. The film begins in the present day, where a style-loving Ellie (Thomasin McKenzie) sets out for the London College of Fashion. Eventually, sleep transports her to the ’60s, where she encounters an aspiring singer named Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy). Get ready for mystery, horror and dazzling neon lights.

HBO Max

A movie from Steven Soderbergh, the great director behind Erin Brockovich, Ocean’s Eleven and, more recently, Logan Lucky? Twists, thrills and desperate characters populate this crime thriller set in 1950s Detroit. When a seemingly simple job gets out of hand, a group of criminals must work together to uncover what’s really going on. Take in the incredible cast: Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm and Amy Seimetz. While the plot can be a little convoluted and some won’t be able to get past the fish-eye lens cinematography, Soderbergh’s sense of humor and immersive direction make this crime caper an entertaining night in.

Superhero

Jonathan Olley/DC

Robert Pattinson steps out as Batman in this superhero flick directed by Matt Reeves. The movie takes place in a perpetually gray and rain-soaked Gotham City, where Bruce Wayne starts to seek out a murderer with an affinity for riddles. Along the way, he meets Catwoman, played by a swaggering Zoë Kravitz. Great scene-setting and storytelling make this a satisfying dark mystery. 

Warner Bros.

Over-the-top violence abounds in this DC film about supervillains who agree to help the US government in exchange for some time off their prison sentences. Their mission is to destroy something alluded to as Project Starfish, harbored in the fictional island country of Corto Maltese. With a notable cast that includes Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and John Cena, 2021’s The Suicide Squad is a wickedly entertaining, darkly funny bloodbath that differs from what you usually see in superhero movies. (Peacemaker, a spinoff TV series, is also available on HBO Max.)

Musical drama

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Steven Spielberg’s reimagining of the classic musical has triumphantly leapt and twirled its way onto HBO Max. The film scored seven Academy Award nominations and Ariana DeBose won best supporting actress for her role as Anita. Young Tony (Ansel Elgort) and Maria (Rachel Zegler) cross paths at a high school dance and begin a forbidden love affair, escalating tensions between two rival gangs. Eye-catching musical numbers and stunning production design transport viewers to 1950s New York. The film darkens in its second half, but with Spielberg at the helm, you’ll willingly absorb it all.

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