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It’s a big week for streaming! Today, 187 days after its theatrical premiere, Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives on Disney+, meaning you’ll no longer have to pay $19.99 to rent the movie at home. But that’s not all: Project Hail Mary just landed on MGM+, The Sheep Detectives is now on Prime Video, and Undertone, the horror sensation from earlier this year hits HBO on Friday.
If you’re looking for something brand new, keep reading to see the full lineup of exciting new shows and movies landing mid-week ranging from star-studded dramas to supernatural fantasies.
Before we get into it, don’t forget to check out Meredith’s brand-new edition of Worth the Chat, where she examines the age-old question: Is the rom-com dead? Plus, she shares the top 5 hidden gem modern rom-coms. Get access to all this and more with Pix Plus. Try it free for 7 days!
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The Reviews Are In
Looks like we’re getting a mixed bag this week. Here's what reviewers at the biggest publications had to say about the week’s buzziest movies and shows.
“An exhilarating second season”
—RogerEbert.com
“A bizarre Renaissance mafia reverie”
—The Guardian
“If you threw GOTG, True Grit, and Mad Max into a DC blender, you’d get _________ [Movie].”
—Chris Killian, Comicbook.com
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Up Next: Biggest Mid-Week Premieres
In the Hand of Dante
Streaming now on Netflix
The original, handwritten manuscript of Dante's poem "The Divine Comedy" makes its way from a priest to a mob boss in New York City, where it is stolen by Nick Tosches after he's asked to verify its authenticity. Simultaneously, a parallel story follows Dante in 14th-century Florence, writing the very same poem. Oscar Isaac plays both men, with Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, and John Malkovich along for the ride.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Season 2 streaming June 25 on Netflix
To end the war against Fire Lord Ozai, Aang (Gordon Cormier) must master earthbending and convince the Earth King to join the fight. Toph Beifong, the fan-favorite earthbending master, finally joins the cast, played by Miyako. Avatar adaptations don't exactly have a spotless track record, but this series has built a passionate following.
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Klara and the Sun
A robot girl (Jenna Ortega) designed to prevent loneliness is purchased to save a heartbroken human family. Director Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit) adapts Kazuo Ishiguro’s bestselling dystopian sci-fi novel for the big screen. Only in theaters October 23.
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The Location: New Orleans, LA
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Coming Soon
🎮 A Dungeon Crawler Carl TV show is in the works!
😂 Star Wars creator George Lucas has a role in the upcoming Minions & Monsters movie.
❌ The animated series Kevin has been canceled.
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