Summer Movies to Stream This Weekend
Summer movie season is in full swing with exciting releases like The Flash, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One coming soon. But while you wait, there are plenty of new releases to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Let’s dive in!
New on Netflix: Extraction 2
Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix
Genre: Action thriller
Run time: 2h 2m
Director: Sam Hargrave
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Golshifteh Farahani, Tinatin Dalakishvili
One of Netflix’s most successful originals, Extraction 2, finally gets its highly anticipated sequel. Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake for another explosive adventure directed by Sam Hargrave. Expect intense action sequences, including a fiery fistfight and an impressive one-take sequence.
New on Disney Plus: Stan Lee
Where to watch: Available to stream on Disney Plus
Genre: Documentary
Run time: 1h 26m
Director: David Gelb
Cast: Stan Lee
Explore the life and legacy of legendary comic book writer Stan Lee in this captivating documentary directed by David Gelb. Originally debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival, it is now available for streaming on Disney Plus.
New on Hulu: Chevalier
Where to watch: Available to stream on Hulu
Genre: Biopic
Run time: 1h 48m
Director: Stephen Williams
Cast: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton
Chevalier tells the captivating story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a groundbreaking Black fencer and musician who rose to prominence in 18th-century France. This biopic highlights his journey as he became a prominent member of high society.
New on Peacock: Polite Society
Where to watch: Available to stream on Peacock
Genre: Action comedy
Run time: 1h 44m
Director: Nida Manzoor
Cast: Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya, Renu Brindle
Polite Society is an action-comedy that follows a teenage girl on her journey to becoming a stuntwoman. When she discovers that her sister is engaged to a suspicious man, she takes matters into her own hands. With martial arts skills and a mission to protect her sister, this film promises an uproarious and entertaining time.
New on VOD: Beau Is Afraid
Where to watch: Available to rent for $19.99 on Amazon, Apple, and Vudu
Genre: Dramedy
Run time: 2h 59m
Director: Ari Aster
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan
From acclaimed horror director Ari Aster comes a different kind of horror project. Beau Is Afraid explores a man’s journey as he confronts his fears following the death of his mother. With top-notch performances and Aster’s unique storytelling, this film is a must-watch.
New on VOD: Kandahar
Where to watch: Available to rent for $19.99 on Amazon, Apple, and Vudu
Genre: Action
Run time: 1h 59m
Director: Ric Roman Waugh
Cast: Gerard Butler, Navid Negahban, Ali Fazal
Action-packed and multi-dimensional, Kandahar follows a CIA operative’s journey to reach Kandahar, Afghanistan after his cover is blown. With the help of a skilled translator, he navigates through dangerous territory in this thrilling war story.