A variety of fresh movies, TV shows, music, and games are arriving on streaming platforms. Among the highlights are Moana 2, one of 2024’s top-grossing films, and Amanda Seyfried’s role as a Philadelphia police officer tackling the opioid crisis in Peacock’s Long Bright River.
The Associated Press entertainment team has also spotlighted other must-watch releases: a rediscovered Tom Petty documentary, comedian John Mulaney’s new live talk show on Netflix, and a six-part series, Confessions of Octomom, revisiting Nadya Suleman’s dramatic life.
New movies to stream (March 10-16)
Moana 2 was initially planned as a streaming series but landed on Disney+ following a $1 billion global box office run. Set three years after the 2016 original, Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho) embarks on another oceanic adventure to unite Pacific Island communities. Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui. While the film captures the spirit of Polynesian culture and adventure, critics note it lacks the humor and catchy songs of its predecessor.
The Electric State, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo (Avengers: Endgame), is now on Netflix. Based on Simon Stalenhag’s illustrated novel, this sci-fi story follows a teenager (Millie Bobby Brown) searching for her missing brother in a retro-futuristic America, accompanied by a robot (voiced by Anthony Mackie) and a drifter (Chris Pratt).
All We Imagine as Light, a highly praised 2024 film by Payal Kapadia, is now streaming on the Criterion Channel. The film follows three Mumbai hospital workers facing personal struggles. When they visit a coastal town, their experiences shift into a dreamlike exploration of what their lives could be.
New music releases (March 10-16)
K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM returns with a new EP, HOT, featuring a mix of rock and disco influences centered around themes of love.
A long-lost 1983 documentary, Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party, has been restored and is now available on Paramount+. The film, originally aired only once on MTV, offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at Petty’s Long After Dark tour.
New shows to stream (March 10-16)
Confessions of Octomom, a six-part Lifetime series (now streaming on Hulu), revisits the media frenzy around Nadya Suleman, who became infamous in 2009 for giving birth to octuplets while already raising six children. The show explores how she and her 14 kids navigated financial struggles, public scrutiny, and personal setbacks.
Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney, a new Netflix talk show, brings the comedian back to live television with celebrity interviews and a signature unpredictable style. Richard Kind joins as the sidekick.
Long Bright River stars Amanda Seyfried as a Philadelphia cop investigating a string of murders while searching for her missing, drug-addicted sister. The eight-episode thriller, based on Liz Moore’s novel, is streaming on Peacock.
Dope Thief, a Ridley Scott-produced Apple TV+ series, follows two friends (Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura) who impersonate DEA agents to steal drugs and cash—until they target the wrong people. Streaming begins Friday.
New video games to play
Wanderstop, a new indie game from The Stanley Parable creator Davey Wreden, follows a former warrior who runs a tea shop in a magical forest. While it appears cozy, the game may hold unexpected twists. Now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and PC.
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