Have you been itching to watch The First Omen again since it came to theaters in April? Or maybe you’ve been patiently waiting for the newest season of The Mayor of Kingstown? We’ve got you covered. Here’s everything coming to your streaming platforms this week.
PRIME
Boy Kills World
Boy Kills World will be available to rent or buy on Prime beginning May 28. The film tells the story of Boy, a deaf person with a wild imagination. When his family is murdered, he is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his imagination and become an instrument of death for revenge. The film stars Bill Skarsgård as Boy.
The Outlaws – Season 3
The hit show The Outlaws is back for a 3rd season which will premiere on Prime on May 31. This season will likely be the last and will follow the group of outlaws moving on with their lives as their crime boss is now in prison. However, when a dead body is discovered, they’re all forced to go back into action.
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HULU
The First Omen
The First Omen came to theaters back in April, and now you can stream it on Hulu beginning May 31. The horror film is a prequel to the 1976 film The Omen and the 6th film in The Omen franchise. It tells the story of a woman who starts to question her own faith when she uncovers a terrifying conspiracy to bring about the birth of evil incarnate in Rome.
MAX
Ren Faire
Ren Faire is a 3-part docuseries coming to Max on June 2. This series will follow George Coulam, founder and “king” of the largest Renaissance fair in the US, the Texas Renaissance Festival, as he attempts to find a successor to his throne.
MoviePass, MovieCrash
HBO’s documentary MoviePass, MovieCrash is coming to Max on May 29. It chronicles the rise and fall of the movie ticketing startup MoviePass, highlighting its initial promise and subsequent catastrophic failure. The film delves into the lesser-known story of Stacy Spikes and Hamet Watt, two Black entrepreneurs who founded the company but were later ousted, watching as their brainchild collapsed.
It also examines the challenges faced by Black founders in securing venture capital, with Spikes and Watt’s struggles serving as a stark example of the broader issue. Despite the company’s rapid growth under new leadership, which drastically reduced prices, it suffered from unsustainable financial losses and questionable management decisions, leading to its bankruptcy in 2020. The documentary sheds light on the founders’ journey, the stark disparities in funding for Black-owned businesses, and the ongoing evolution of venture capitalists’ attitudes towards diversity.
PARAMOUNT+
I.S.S.
I.S.S. is a science fiction thriller film that hit theaters in 2023. Now, you’ll be able to stream the film on Paramount+ with a Showtime subscription beginning June 3. The film tells the story of U.S. and Russian astronauts who each receive orders to take control of the International Space Station by any means necessary when a worldwide conflict breaks out on Earth. The film stars Ariana DeBose and Chris Messina.
Mayor of Kingstown – Season 3
Another show returning for its 3rd season is Mayor of Kingstown, which will be back on Paramount+ on June 2. This is the first new season of the show since star Jeremy Renner’s near-fatal snowplow accident that happened back in 2023. This season will show the main character, Mike McLusky, as he faces new challenges to keep the peace while being faced with a threat from somebody from his past.
Watch Mayor of Kingstown – Season 3
APPLE TV+
Poolman
Poolman is a comedy film that will be available to rent or buy on Apple TV+ beginning May 31. It tells the story of a Los Angeles pool cleaner who is approached by a femme fatale to help uncover corruption in a shady business deal. The film stars Chris Pine, DeWanda Wise, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Annette Bening, Ariana DeBose, and Danny DeVito.
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DISNEY+
Jim Henson: Idea Man
The new documentary film Jim Henson: Idea Man will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning May 31. The film follows the creative vision of puppeteer Jim Henson who is known for playing characters on world-famous shows like Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
PEACOCK
We Are Lady Parts – Season 2
We Are Lady Parts is back for a 2nd season which will premiere on Peacock on May 30. This season of the British comedy show will continue to follow the punk band comprised of all Muslim women as they navigate the success they had from their last show in the season 1 finale.
Watch We Are Lady Parts – Season 2
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NETFLIX
Eric
Eric is a new thriller series coming to Netflix on May 30. It follows the story of a puppeteer named Vincent who clings to his missing son’s drawings of a blue monster puppet named Eric. He is convinced that if he can get Eric on TV, then his son will come home. The show stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the lead.
Deals:
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’ve wanted to see a new documentary like Jim Henson: Idea Man or an action-packed thriller like Boy Kills World, there’s plenty of new content available for you to stream this week. Comment below and let us know which movie or TV show ends up being your favorite.
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