Have you been looking forward to the new season of Apple TV+’s Severance? Want to rewatch your favorite movies from 2024, like A Real Pain and A Different Man? Here’s everything coming to your streaming platforms this week.
PRIME
Kraven the Hunter
Kraven the Hunter is now available to rent or buy on Prime as of January 14. It tells the story of Kraven’s complex relationship with his ruthless father that starts him down a path of vengeance, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world but also one of its most feared. The film stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, and Alessandro Nivola.
Queer
Queer will be available to rent or buy on Amazon beginning January 14. It tells the story of Lee, a solitary American in Mexico City, who falls for a beautiful, elusive former soldier. Journeying together into the jungle, Lee sees, for the first time, the possibility of an intimate and infinite love. The film stars Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Omar Apollo, Jason Schwartzman, and Lesley Manville.
Unstoppable
Unstoppable is a new film coming to Prime on January 16. It tells the true story of Anthony Robles, a man born with one leg who defies expectations to become a champion wrestler in college, competing against the very school that rejected him. The film stars Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, Michael Peña, and Bobby Cannavale.
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HULU
My Penguin Friend
My Penguin Friend will be available to stream on Hulu beginning January 14. It tells the story of a heartbroken fisherman who finds a penguin drifting alone in the ocean, drenched in oil from a spill. He rescues the sea creature and takes it under his wing, finding a sense of joy for the first time in years.
A Real Pain
A Real Pain will be available to stream on Hulu beginning January 16. It tells the story of mismatched cousins David and Benji, who tour Poland to honor their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin.
MAX
A Different Man
A Different Man is coming to Max on January 17. It tells the story of an aspiring actor who undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. However, his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare as he becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost. The film stars Sebastian Stan.
Harley Quinn – Season 5
Harley Quinn is back for a 5th season, and it’s premiering on Max on January 16. This season will follow Harley and Ivy in Metropolis where they discover that the evil Brainiac and his pet monkey are wreaking havoc on the city. The voice cast includes Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, and Stephen Fry.
APPLE TV+
Severance – Season 2
Severance is back for a 2nd season, which will premiere on Apple TV+ on January 17. This season follows Mark and his colleagues as they face the consequences of overcoming the severance barrier in season 1. The cast includes Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, and John Turturro.
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PEACOCK
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night is a new docuseries coming to Peacock on January 16. The series has 4 episodes and gives a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most iconic hallmarks of Saturday Night Live. Each episode reveals new insights into the show’s rich history, pulling back the curtain on everything from the writers’ room to the famed audition process.
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NETFLIX
Back in Action
Back in Action is a new action film coming to Netflix on January 17. It tells the story of elite spies Matt and Emily who jump back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown 15 years after vanishing from the CIA to start a family. The film stars Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott, and Glenn Close.
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XO, Kitty – Season 2
XO, Kitty is back for a 2nd season, which will premiere on Netflix on January 16. This season will follow Kitty as she embarks on a new semester at KISS, determined to focus on nothing but schoolwork and unraveling her mother’s past. However, she also must juggle her love life into the mix.
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 want the fifth season of Harley Quinn or the second season of XO, Kitty, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this week. Check out all the new movies and TV shows, and let us know which are your favorite.
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