Whether you want a terrifying horror film like Abigail or a hilarious comedy like Mother of the Bride, your streaming platforms will be flooded with new content to watch this week. Here are the top 11 new movies and shows that will be available for you to watch.
PRIME
Abigail
Abigail just hit theaters a few weeks ago and now you can rent or buy the film on Prime beginning May 7. The horror film tells the story of a group of would-be criminals who decide to kidnap a 12-year-old girl who also happens to be the daughter of a powerful underworld figure. When they hold her for ransom in a mansion, their plans go sour when they discover that the girl is a bloodthirsty vampire. The film stars Kathryn Newton, the late Angus Cloud, Melissa Berrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, and Giancarlo Esposito.
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HULU
Eileen
Eileen is a thriller film that will be available to stream on Hulu beginning May 10. It tells the story of a young secretary who works at a prison in Massachusetts in 1964. She meets Rebecca, the prison’s glamorous new counselor, and the two become fast friends. However, their friendship soon takes a turn for the worse when Rebecca reveals a dark secret. The film stars Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie.
Black Twitter: A People’s History
The new docuseries Black Twitter: A People’s History will be premiering on Hulu beginning May 9. The show is based on a series of WIRED articles written by Jason Parham. It will feature various prominent Black figures discussing the rise, movements, voices, and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.
Watch Black Twitter: A People’s History
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MAX
The Iron Claw
The Iron Claw was a big favorite when it hit theaters back in 2023. Now, you can catch it on Max beginning May 10. The film is a true story about the Von Erich brothers and how they made history in the highly competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. The film stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and Lily James.
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School – Season 2
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School is back for a second season, which will premiere on Max on May 9. This new season of the spinoff from the original Pretty Little Liars will follow the first season, which was titled Original Sin. It will take inspiration from classic slasher films and follow main characters Tabby, Noa, Imogen, Faran, and Mouse, as they must face the terrifying figure Bloody Rose in the hallways of Millwood High all summer long.
Watch Pretty Little Liars: Summer School – Season 2
APPLE TV+
Dark Matter
Dark Matter is a new sci-fi series coming to Apple TV+ on May 8. The show is based on the novel of the same name written by Black Crouch. It tells the story of a man who is abducted into an alternate version of his life and must get back to his true family by going on a harrowing journey to save them from himself. The show stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly.
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DISNEY+
Doctor Who – Season 14
For the 14th season of the iconic British show Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa will be playing the titular role and will be the first Black actor ever to do so. In this season, Doc will join his companion, Ruby Sunday, as they head off through space and time with adventures from the Regency era in England to war-torn future worlds and will encounter great friends and dangerous foes along the way. The new season will premiere on Disney+ on May 10.
PEACOCK
Eurovision Song Contest
The annual Eurovision Song Contest is back once again and will be available to stream on Peacock at 3 PM EST on May 7. Contestants from all over the world will come together to represent their country and fight for the best song in the world’s largest musical event. This year’s competition will be the 68th edition and will be hosted in Malmö, Sweden.
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NETFLIX
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Bride is a new Netflix original film that will premiere on the streaming service on May 9. The romantic comedy film tells the story of a doting mom who jets off to a tropical island resort for her daughter’s wedding, only to discover that the groom’s father is the ex she hasn’t seen in decades. The film stars Brooke Shields, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Sean Teale, and Chad Michael Murray.
The Book of Clarence
The Book of Clarence will be available to stream on Netflix beginning May 11. It tells the story of a man trying to free himself and his family from debt and takes inspiration from the rising Messiah to try to pave his own divine life. The film stars LaKeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Omar Sy, Teyana Taylor, Caleb McLaughlin, Benedict Cumberbatch, and James McAvoy.
Bodkin
Bodkin is a new comedic thriller series coming to Netflix on May 9. It tells the story of a group of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town. The show stars Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara.
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
You might be a huge Doctor Who fan looking forward to this newest season, or maybe you’re looking for a new show to watch, like Bodkin or Dark Matter. Whatever the case, there is plenty for you to choose from this week. Let us know what movie or TV show ends up being your new favorite.
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