Congratulations, you’ve made it to the end of another week. Your reward — especially for those of you in the UK who’ve spent the last few days dealing with that incredibly uncomfortable heatwave — is to sit back, relax, and watch something on one of the world’s best streaming services.
If you’re not planning on seeing Supergirl at your local cinema, then, what new movies and shows have arrived this week? You’ll have to read on to find out. But, with five of this streaming round-up’s biggest releases landing on Netflix and Disney+, those platforms will be your first port of call. Happy streaming! — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
Avatar: Fire and Ash (Disney+)
It doesn’t often feel like a lifetime between a theatrical blockbuster breaking box office records to finally hitting a streaming service, but it does in the case of Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The third installment in the epic James Cameron fantasy franchise hit the big screen in December 2025, introducing the fire Na’avi, led by Varang. Think The Way of Water, only with more flames.
Expect more jaw-dropping visuals, perilous fighting and an even bigger divided between the Na’avi and humans. Amazingly, Sigourney Weaver once again gets to be both in this film that’s out now on Disney+. — Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
In the Hand of Dante (Netflix)
Netflix‘s In the Hand of Dante simultaneously follows author Nick Tosches in the 21st century as he takes a violent journey on behalf of a mafia don to steal Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy, and Dante himself in the 14th century seeking inspiration to write his most important work.
Here, Oscar Isaac tackles dual roles as Alighieri and Tosches, with the screenplay based on the latter’s book of the same name. Other big names starring include Martin Scorsese and Gerard Butler.
Despite the ensemble cast, the movie has been widely panned with many considering it to be too confusing. Perhaps you’ll feel differently? — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer
The Bear season 5 (Hulu/Disney+)
The Bear has served its last course. Indeed, with the award-winning comedy-drama’s fifth and final season landing on Hulu in the US, and Disney+ everywhere else, it’s time to say goodbye to Carmy, Sydney, Richie, and the rest of the gang.
I won’t spoil how The Bear season 5, which, like the first season, comprises eight episodes instead of 10, ends. Instead, let’s just say the eatery’s tight-knit group of employees find themselves metaphorically drowning as they struggle to keep the titular restaurant afloat amid myriad problems that stack up across a single day. Prepare to laugh and cry, feel second-hand stress, and shout “Yes, chef!” for the last time. — TP
Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 (Netflix)
Blink and you’ve missed Aang grow from an exceptionally cute little boy into a fledgling young man… and that only gives Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 more grounding.
The gang’s fight to stop the Fire Nation Lord Ozai taking control of the Four Nations persists, with the Earth Kingdom’s hidden city of Ba Sing Se now a key target for takeover.
Thankfully, this season has massively improved from its sketchy debut, and we’re finally introduced to Toph (Miya Cech), who is an exceptional addition to the team. Bonus points for baby Appa, too. — JV
The Sheep Detectives (Prime Video)
One of the biggest surprises of the year, The Sheep Detectives follows a flock of sheep who try to solve the murder of their shepherd George (Hugh Jackman). What follows is an admittedly brilliant Prime Video whodunnit for the whole family, and it’s hard not to be charmed by the animals who are desperately trying to seek justice for their poor human companion.
Not to mention, the cast is exceptionally good and features voice acting talents from people like Bryan Cranston, Patrick Stewart, and Bella Ramsey. I’m confident you’ll quickly fall in love with this Amazon Original. — LB
Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness (HBO Max)
Sure, it’s got an unnecessarily long title, but Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness might actually be the HBO Max sketch comedy series we’ve been waiting for.
Created by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, and produced by the Obama’s production company, it comedically improvise events in American history in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. So, perhaps like Hamilton, just with no singing. Although I’m sure if you asked Lin Manuel Miranda, he’d be more than up for changing that in a potential season 2. — JV
Little Brother (Netflix)
John Cena plays famous real estate agent Rudd in Little Brother, and his life is going great until his ‘little brother’ Marcus (Eric André) shows up and disrupts all that.
Rudd gets a phone call alerting him that Marcus was badly injured in a car crash, which causes him to reconnect with a man he was buddied up with during a high school charity event. Rudd is frustrated that he’s back in his life and depending on him, despite them not actually being related.
As you can see in the trailer, Marcus is complete chaos, resulting in a laugh out loud comedy movie that’s perfect for your weekend. — LB
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