Congratulations, you’ve come to the end of another week. Your reward, especially for those of you in the UK who have spent the last few days dealing with that incredibly uncomfortable heatwave, is to sit back, relax and watch something on one of the best streaming services in the world.
If you are not planning to see supergirl at your local cinema, so what new movies and shows have arrived this week? You’ll have to keep reading to find out. But, with five of the biggest releases in this streaming roundup coming to Netflix and Disney+, those platforms will be your first port of call. Happy streaming! — Tom Power, Senior Entertainment Reporter
Avatar: Fire and Ash (Disney+)
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It’s not often a lifetime goes by between a blockbuster breaking box office records and finally hitting a streaming service, but that’s the case with Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The third installment of James Cameron’s epic fantasy franchise hit the big screen in December 2025, featuring the Na’avi fire, directed by Varang. Think The path of wateronly with more flames.
Expect more stunning visuals, dangerous combat, and an even greater divide between the Na’avi and the humans. Surprisingly, Sigourney Weaver is both again in this film that is now available on Disney+. —Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
In Dante’s Hand (Netflix)
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Netflix In Dante’s hand It simultaneously follows author Nick Tosches in the 21st century as he goes on a violent journey on behalf of a mafia boss to rob Dante Alighieri.s The Divine Comedy, and Dante himself in the 14th century seeking inspiration to write his most important work.
Here, Oscar Isaac takes on the dual role of Alighieri and Tosches, with a script based on the latter’s book of the same name. Other big names in the lead include Martin Scorsese and Gerard Butler.
Despite the cast, the film has been widely criticized and many consider it too confusing. Maybe you will feel different? — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer
The Bear season 5 (Hulu/Disney+)
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the bear He has completed his last course. In fact, with the fifth and final season of the award-winning comedy-drama coming to 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 The fifth season ends, which, like the first, consists of eight episodes instead of ten. Instead, let’s say that the restaurant’s tight-knit group of employees find themselves metaphorically drowning as they struggle to keep the titular restaurant afloat amid countless problems that pile up over the course of a single day. Prepare to laugh and cry, feel the stress secondhand, and yell “Yes, Chef!” last. — T.P.
Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 (Netflix)
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Blink and you’ll miss Aang going from an exceptionally cute kid to a young rookie… and that just gives Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 more grounding.
The gang’s fight to stop Lord Ozai of the Fire Nation from taking control of the Four Nations continues, and the hidden Earth Kingdom city of Ba Sing Se is now a key target for the takeover.
Fortunately, this season has improved greatly since its incomplete debut, and we are finally introduced to Toph (Miya Cech), who is an exceptional addition to the team. Bonus points for baby Appa too. — J.V.
The Sheep Detectives (Prime Video)
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One of the biggest surprises of the year, The Sheep Detectives It follows a flock of sheep trying to solve the murder of their shepherd George (Hugh Jackman). What follows is a brilliant Prime Video whodunnit for the whole family, and it’s hard not to be seduced by the animals desperately trying to seek justice for their poor human companion.
Not to mention, the cast is exceptionally good, featuring voice acting talents from the likes of Bryan Cranston, Patrick Stewart, and Bella Ramsey. I am sure you will quickly fall in love with this Amazon Original. — L.B.
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness (HBO Max)
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Sure, it has an unnecessarily long title, but Life, Larry and the pursuit of unhappiness It might actually be the HBO Max sketch comedy series we’ve been waiting for.
Created by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, and produced by Obama’s production company, it comically improvises events from American history in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. So maybe like hamiltonsimply without singing. Although I’m sure if you asked Lin Manuel Miranda, he’d be more than willing to change that in a possible season 2. — J.V.
Little Brother (Netflix)
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John Cena plays famous real estate agent Rudd in Younger brotherand his life is going very well until his ‘little brother’ Marcus (Eric André) shows up and changes all that.
Rudd receives a phone call alerting him that Marcus was seriously injured in a car accident, causing him to reconnect with a man he was friends with during a high school charity event. Rudd is frustrated that she has returned to his life and depends on him, even though they are not actually related.
As you can see from the trailer, Marcus is a total mess, resulting in a laugh-out-loud comedy movie that’s perfect for your weekend. — L.B.
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