Have you been dying to rewatch scream queen Mia Goth in MaXXXine since it left theaters? Or maybe you’ve been patiently awaiting the newest season of Apple TV’s Shrinking with Jason Segel and Harrison Ford? Well, you won’t have to wait any longer. Here are all the movies and TV shows coming your way this week.
PRIME
Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus will be available to rent or buy on Prime beginning October 15. This film is part of the Alien franchise, set between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). It tells the story of space colonizers facing the most terrifying life-form in the universe while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station. The film stars Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, and David Jonnson.
The Wild Robot
The WIild Robot has been a smash hit in theaters and received a whopping 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, you can buy or rent it on Prime beginning October 15. It tells the story of a robot that accidentally crashes in the middle of the forest and must adapt to a new life in the wild when an orphaned gosling confuses it for his mother. The voice cast includes Lupita Nyong’o, Kit Connor, Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry, Mark Hamill, and Catherine O’Hara.
Brothers
Brothers is a new comedy film coming to Prime on October 17. It tells the story of a reformed criminal whose attempt at going straight is derailed when he reunites with his sanity-testing twin brother on a cross-country road trip for the score of a lifetime. The film stars Josh Brolin, Peter Dinklage, Brendan Fraser, Taylour Paige, and Glenn Close.
Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? is a new game show coming to Prime on October 16. Hosted by NFL superstar Travis Kelce, the game consists of contestants playing for the chance to win up to $100,000 by answering questions about things they learned in grade school. The twist is that there is a classroom full of celebrities they can get help from including Nikki Glaser, Nicole Byer, Lala Kent, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and more.
Watch Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
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HULU
Rivals
Rivals is a new show coming to Hulu on October 18. The 8-episode drama series tells the story of a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head in 1980s England. The show is based on the novel by Dame Jilly Cooper and stars Alex Hassell and David Tennant.
MAX
MaXXXine
MaXXXine is coming to Max on October 18. The third installment in Ti West’s X film following X and Pearl, this film follows adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally getting her big break in 1980s Hollywood. However, as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. The film stars Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Halsey, Lily Collins, Sophie Thatcher, and Kevin Bacon.
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APPLE TV+
Shrinking – Season 2
Shrinking is back for a 2nd season, which will be premiering on Apple TV+ on October 16. This season will follow therapist Jimmy as he continues to tell his clients exactly what he thinks while learning to live with the loss of his late wife. His colleague, Paul, is dealing with the worsening of his Parkinson’s disease. The show stars Jason Segal, Harrison Ford, and Jessica Willaims.
PEACOCK
Hysteria!
Hysteria! is a new show coming to Peacock on October 18. The thriller series tells the story of a beloved varsity quarterback who disappears during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s and a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts who realize they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band. That is until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and reported “supernatural activity” triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them. The show stars Julie Bowen, Anna Camp, and Emjay Anthony.
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NETFLIX
Woman of the Hour
Woman of the Hour is a new drama film that is based on a true story is coming to Netflix on October 18. It tells the story of an aspiring actress who crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in 1970s Los Angeles when they’re cast on an episode of a show called”The Dating Game.” The film stars Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, and Tony Hale.
The Lincoln Lawyer – Season 3
The Lincoln Lawyer is back for a 3rd season which will premiere on Netflix on October 17. This season will follow the events of season 2 where lawyer Mickey learned that one of his former clients is dead, sending him on a mission to find the killer.
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Deals Get a 30-day Free Amazon Prime trial Simply use the free 30-day Amazon Prime trial and remember to cancel if you don’t plan to keep it. You can get the same deals with free shipping offers during the free trial. Sign up here. Students: get 6 months of Amazon Prime free If you’re a student, you can click this link to get 6 months free of Amazon Prime for students. Students will need to verify by providing their .edu email address. Sign up here. Medicaid or EBT: Cheaper Amazon Prime If you’ve got a Medicaid or EBT card, you can sign up for an Amazon Prime membership for $6.99 – almost half the cost of a typical membership. Sign up here.
Kurt’s key takeaways
\Whether you’re in the mood for a new thriller like Woman of the Hour or you’ve run out of game shows to watch and need something fresh like Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity, there is something for everyone to enjoy this week. Comment below and let us know which movie or TV show ends up being your favorite.
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