The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, and every new movie to watch at home this weekend
Happy Friday, Polygon readers!
Each week, we round up the most notable releases new to streaming and VOD, highlighting the biggest and best new movies for you to watch at home. This week he have some highly anticipated releases on Netflix, as well as one of the best superhero films of the year arriving on VOD.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie finally makes its long-awaited streaming premiere on Peacock following its video on demand release back in May, while Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the latest (and presumably last) MCU entry from director James Gunn, is now available to stream on Disney Plus. There’s lots more new releases to choose from, especially when it comes to what’s new to rent, including Insidious: The Red Door starring director-actor Patrick Wilson and the Japanese action thriller Bad City.
Here’s the low-down on everything to watch this weekend!
Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix
Genre: Horror comedyRun time: 2h 9mDirector: Yusuke IshidaCast: Eiji Akaso, Mai Shiraishi, Shuntaro Yanagi
This live-action adaptation of the anime of the same name centers on the story of Akira (Eiji Akaso), a disgruntled office worker dispirited by his abusive job. When Tokyo is inexplicably besieged by a zombie apocalypse, Akira takes it as a sign to live his life to the fullest and do everything he’s ever wanted to do on his bucket list.
Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix
Genre: Adventure thrillerRun time: 1h 51mDirector: Ben KetaiCast: Leighton Meester, Adam Brody, Taran Killam
Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) and Taran Killam (12 Years a Slave) star in this thriller as Joey and Gray, two siblings with a tense relationship who nonetheless agree to embark on a white-water rafting trip. Things take a turn
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