Are you looking for a new thriller series to stream? Or maybe you want a lighthearted comedy film? Luckily, numerous new films and TV shows are coming to streaming platforms that fit the bill, like Sugar on Netflix or Música on Prime. Here’s what you can watch this week.
PRIME
The American Society of Magical Negroes
The American Society of Magical Negroes will be available to rent or buy on Prime beginning April 2. The film tells the story of a young black man who gets recruited into a secret society of black people with magical powers who dedicate their lives to making white people’s lives easier. It stars Justice Smith and David Alan Grier.
Watch The American Society of Magical Negroes
Música
Música will be available to stream on Prime on April 4. The film stars Rudy Mancuso and Camila Mendes and tells the story of a young man with synesthesia as he faces an uncertain future in his Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.
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MAX
The Zone of Interest
The Zone of Interest made a big splash at this year’s Academy Awards, winning the prize for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound. Now, you will be able to stream it on Max beginning April 5. It tells the story of Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, and his wife Hedwig as they live the perfect life right next store to the death camp. The film stars Sandra Hüller and Christian Friedel.
PARAMOUNT+
Star Trek: Discovery – Season 5
Star Trek: Discovery is returning for a 5th and final season on Paramout+ on April 5. This season will follow the crew of the Discovery starship in the 32nd century on a galactic adventure to find a mysterious power that has been hidden for centuries.
Watch Star Trek: Discovery – Season 5
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APPLE TV+
Girls State
Girls State is a new documentary coming to Apple TV+ on April 5. The film follows young females from different parts of Missouri who participate in a social experiment to show what American democracy would look like in the hands of teenage girls.
Loot – Season 2
Loot is back for a second season on Apple TV+ beginning April 3. This season will follow the main character Molly as she and the Wells Foundation team struggle to live up to her promise to donate the entirety of her vast fortune. She also has sworn off men and decides to go on a wellness journey. The show stars Maya Rudolph, Joel Kim Booster, Nat Saxon, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Adam Scott.
Sugar
Sugar is a new series coming to Apple TV+ on April 5. The show tells the story of a private detective named John Sugar who investigates the disappearance of the beloved granddaughter of big Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar moves through his investigation, he uncovers some Siegel family secrets.
DISNEY+
Wish
Wish was a favorite among kids and families when it hit theaters in 2023, and now you can stream it on Disney+ beginning April 3. The film follows the story of a young woman named Asha who makes a wish that is answered by a cosmic force. She meets a ball of energy named Star, and the two of them must work together to save Asha’s kingdom from the evil King Magnifico.
PEACOCK
Night Swim
Night Swim also hit theaters in 2023 and you can now stream it on Peacock beginning April 5. The supernatural horror film tells the story of a former baseball player who moves into a new house with his wife and two kids, only to discover that there is a malevolent force present in the backyard pool. The film stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon.
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NETFLIX
Scoop
Scoop is a new British film coming to Netflix on April 5. It tells the story of how the women of “Newsnight” secured Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 interview about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The film stars Gillian Anderson, Rufus Sewell, Billie Piper, and Keeley Hawes.
Ripley
Ripley is a new series coming to Netflix on April 4. The series is based on the 1955 crime novel The Talented Mr. Ripley which was previously made into a movie back in 1999. It tells the story of a wealthy man who hires down-on-his-luck grifter Tom Ripley to travel to Italy to urge his vagabond son to return home, leading Tom on a journey of deceit, fraud, and murder. It stars Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn, and Maurizio Lombardi.
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
From family-friendly films like Wish to captivating documentaries like Girls State and even horror-filled films like Night Swim, there is something for everyone to stream this week. Comment below and let us know which option ends up being your favorite.
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