Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, The Little Mermaid, and every other 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, we have a Jackie Chan/John Cena action movie on Netflix, as well as the streaming debut of Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey.
In addition, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts rolls out onto Paramount Plus after its VOD premiere last week. The satirical superhero comedy Smoking Causes Coughing comes to streaming on Hulu, while the biographical comedy The Beanie Bubble premieres on Apple TV Plus. There’s several new releases on VOD aside from the aforementioned Disney musical, like the psychological thriller Sympathy for the Devil starring Joel Kinnaman (Suicide Squad) and Nicolas Cage.
Here’s the lowdown on everything new to watch this weekend!
Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix
Genre: Action adventureRun time: 1h 43mDirector: Scott WaughCast: Jackie Chan, John Cena, Pilou Asbæk
Jackie Chan and John Cena star as two ex-special forces soldiers who are tasked with escorting civilians across one of the most dangerous territories in the entire world in this explosive action adventure film. This movie has spent years in post-production, but we finally have the chance to see two of the most iconic action stars of their respective generations do their respective things together.
Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix
Genre: Romantic comedyRun time: 1h 43mDirector: Vicky WightCast: Luke Grimes, Ellie Kemper, Ben Cook
This romantic comedy follows Helen (Ellie Kemper), a recently divorced woman who embarks on a survival course hiking the Appalachian trail alongside a group of strangers.
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