As another weekend approaches, we’ve got another batch of streaming recommendations for you. For starters, it’s a great time for a movie marathon, with plenty of new releases on all major streaming platforms. On Netflix, there’s the thriller End of the Road starring Ludacris and Queen Latifah, while Thor: Love and Thunder and a new live-action adaptation of Pinocchio have come to Disney Plus.
If you need to catch up on some less recent releases, the sci-fi thriller Moonfall is now on HBO Max. Meanwhile, in the UK, Christopher Nolan’s mind-blowing Tenet is on Prime Video and Kajillionaire, starring Gina Rodriguez and Evan Rachel Wood, is on Netflix. And, as for television, Cobra Kai Season 5 is ready to satisfy all your Karate Kid cravings.
Cobra Kai season 5 – Netflix
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It’s karate time! In the aftermath of Miyagi-do and Eagle Fang’s shocking (and controversial) loss at the hands of Cobra Kai in the All-Valley Tournament, this year Daniel LaRusso recruits a familiar ally in Chozen, and even runs into old foe Mike Barnes from The Karate Kid Part 3.
As the war for the Valley continues, Miguel heads to Mexico to find out more about his mysterious father. Back home, tensions between loved ones rise further as Terry Silver’s dojo takeover plans continue and Kreese, now incarcerated, plots his own behind bars. He hopes neither side shows mercy as the successful Karate Kid sequel series reaches its home stretch.
End of the road – Netflix
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Queen Latifah and Ludacris star in End of the Road, an exciting new thriller. End of the Road follows a family whose cross-country road trip takes a turn for the worse when a mysterious killer begins hunting them through the New Mexico desert. The movie was directed by Millicent Shelton, who previously directed episodes of shows like 30 Rock and Insecure.
Thor: Love and Thunder – Disney Plus
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In honor of Disney Plus Day, Thor: Love and Thunder was released on the streaming platform just two months after its theatrical release. The fourth film in the Thor franchise and acts as a sequel to Thor: The Dark World (Jane is back) and Thor: Ragnarok (Taika Waititi is also helming this one). Chris Hemsworth leads the cast as the God of Thunder who is forced to leave the gala with the Guardians of the Galaxy when Gorr the God Butcher arrives in New Asgard. But who is that familiar face holding Mjölnir? You’ll have to watch the Marvel movie to find out, and don’t forget to check out our explanation of the Thor: Love and Thunder ending and post-credits scene breakdown when you’re done.
Pinocchio – Disney Plus
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The latest in Disney’s “live action” remakes is a new musical version of Pinocchio, directed by Robert Zemeckis. Starring Tom Hanks as Gepetto, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket, and Luke Evans as the Coachman, the film is a reimagining of 1940s Disney animation. The story remains the same, but expect some visually stunning CGI. , new songs, and a few story tweaks along the way. Pinocchio is streaming exclusively on Disney Plus and won’t be landing in theaters, so if you want to watch the new adaptation, you’ll need a subscription.
Moon Rain – HBO Max
Available: U.S
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Halle Berry and Patrick Wilson star as Jacinda Fowler and Brian Harper, two former astronauts who discover the hidden truth about the moon when it suddenly leaves its orbit, threatening to make fatal contact with Earth. With the help of her ex-husband (Eme Ikwuakor), Jacinda must salvage a decommissioned space shuttle and embark on a journey to correct the moon’s orbit and prevent a swarm of aliens from taking over.
Principle – Prime Video
Available: United Kingdom
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Christopher Nolan’s mind-blowing action thriller hits Prime Video in the UK this weekend. The first major movie release after the initial COVID-19 lockdown, it follows a CIA agent who is able to manipulate the flow of time to prevent an attack in the future. John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Michael Caine and Kenneth Branagh star.
Kajillionaire – Netflix
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From the mind of accomplished author Miranda July comes Kajilionaire, a crime-comedy drama starring Evan Rachel Wood as Old Dolio Dyne, an emotionally stunted young woman in a manipulative relationship with her con-artist parents (Richard Jenkins and Debra Winger). However, everything changes when a stranger (Gina Rodriguez) shows up and promises to give her the emotional satisfaction that her parents couldn’t.
If there’s nothing here that tickles your fancy, you may need to start digging through each streaming service’s back catalog, which can be a daunting task given how many titles each one hosts. Fear not though… if you’re a fan of TV, then we’ve got you covered with our lists of the best Netflix shows, the best Disney Plus shows, and the best Amazon Prime Video shows.