Are you ready for the 2024 Summer Olympics? The good news is that if you don’t have cable, you can stream all the events on Peacock. Plus, there will be tons of new movies and TV shows available for you to stream as well. Here’s what’s coming your way.
PRIME
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Bad Boys: Ride or Die will be available to buy or rent on Prime beginning July 23. This movie is the fourth installment of the Bad Boys series and the sequel to the 2020 film Bad Boys for Life. It tells the story of the wisecracking Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett as they embark on a dangerous mission to clear their late police captain’s name when he gets linked to drug cartels. The film stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
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HULU
Femme
Femme will be available to stream on Hulu beginning July 23. This thriller film tells the story of a man who lives as a drag performer and is targeted in a horrific homophobic attack, destroying his life and career. Sometime after that, he encounters one of his attackers in a gay sauna and wants revenge.
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MAX
Knox Goes Away
Knox Goes Away will be available to stream on Max beginning July 26. This thriller crime film tells the story of a hit man who is recently diagnosed with dementia and races against both the police and his own rapidly deteriorating mind to save his estranged son. The film stars Michael Keaton, James Marsden, Marcia Gay Harden, and Al Pacino.
APPLE TV+
Time Bandits
Time Bandits is a new show coming to Apple TV+ on July 24. It tells the story of how 11-year-old Kevin’s passion for history is put to the test when he joins a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves on a high-stakes and hilarious adventure. The show is a reimagining of the 1981 British comedy film of the same name and stars Taika Waititi and Lisa Kudrow.
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PEACOCK
Olympic Highlights with Keven Hart & Kenan Thompson
The Summer Olympics are back once again, and this year’s events will be held in Paris. The iconic world event will of course kick off with its opening ceremony, which will be available to stream on Peacock on July 26 at 12 P.M. EST. All Olympic events taking place from July 26-August 11 can be streamed on Peacock. Following the ceremony, you can catch Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, a new series coming to Peacock that will give viewers a good laugh.
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NETFLIX
Wicked Little Letters
Wicked Little Letters will be available to stream on Netflix beginning July 27. This British comedy mystery film tells the story of a foul-mouthed woman named Rose who is charged with the crime of writing wicked letters full of hilarious profanities about another resident of her town, Edith Swan. However, as the town’s women investigate, they suspect that something is amiss and that Rose may not be the culprit after all. The film stars Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley.
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The Decameron
The Decameron is a new comedy show coming to Netflix on July 25. It tells the story of a group of nobles and servants who retreat to a villa as the bubonic plague spreads through Italy. However, their lavish getaway quickly spirals into chaos.
Elite – Season 8
Elite is coming back for its 8th and final season, which will premiere on Netflix on July 26. This season will see some dramatic events as the leaders of Las Encinas Alumni Association, siblings Emilia and Héctor, come to shake things up.
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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
There are some great options for everyone to stream this week. Whether you’ve been itching for a new show like Time Bandits or anxiously anticipating the end of your current favorite Elite, there is sure to be something for you to enjoy. Comment below and let us know which is your favorite.
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