These 6 movies have something for everyone. Explore romance, comedy, and pure action in this lineup.
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We have a promising list this week, with a little bit of this and that. A rom-com, a supernatural thriller, and a documentary about the most notorious sea-dwelling creature. The best new streaming movies this week
We have a Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman movie on our list this week, and that never disappoints. Feel free to click on the movies that intrigue you the most.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
A Family Affair
Fancy Dance
Space Cadet
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Attack of the Red Sea Sharks
Release date: July 3, 2024
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Rating: R
Director: Mark Molloy
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kevin Bacon, Taylour Paige, Paul Reiser
Legendary detective Axel Foley is back on the beat and heading to Beverly Hills once more in this action-packed revival. When Axel gets word that his daughter, now a lawyer, may be in over her head defending a client framed by dirty cops, he wastes no time hopping a plane from Detroit.
He teams up with his wisecracking old friend Billy Rosewood, now a seasoned veteran on the force. Axel will have to use his signature blend of smarts, swagger, and unorthodox policing to take down the bad guys and keep his family safe. Expect edge-of-your-seat thrills, huge laughs, and some serious father-daughter bonding in this crowd-pleasing new chapter.
Release date: June 28, 2024
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Rating: PG-13
Director: Richard LaGravenese
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King, Kathy Bates, Liza Koshy, Sherry Cola
Brooke Harwood, a brilliant and beautiful writer, has built a life of glamorous independence since losing her husband. When she meets Chris Cole, a dashing but immature young movie star, their instant chemistry catches them both off guard. Despite the raised eyebrows of friends and the outright horror of Brooke’s daughter Zara, who happens to be Chris’s long-suffering assistant, the unlikely couple fall hard and fast.
But reality soon crashes the honeymoon phase as generational differences, Chris’s immaturity, and Zara’s resentment threaten to tear them apart. With both humor and heartbreak, this unconventional romance explores what happens when love strikes two people at very different stages of life.
Release date: June 21, 2024
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Director: Erica Tremblay
Cast: Lily Gladstone, Isabel Deroy-Olson, Ryan Begay, Shea Whigham, Audrey Wasilewski, Crystle Lightning, Tamara Podemski
Jax, a Native American woman hardened by life’s tough breaks, has always played by her own rules. But when her sister goes missing and the authorities place her teenage niece Roki in the custody of her white grandparents, Jax decides to take matters into her own hands. She sets off on an impromptu road trip with Roki to track down answers.
Jax must confront painful secrets from her past while forging an unexpectedly powerful connection with the strong-willed young girl. As aunt and niece navigate a system stacked against them, they draw strength from their ancestors and each other to face the unknown. Anchored by knockout performances from Lily Gladstone and newcomer Isabel Deroy-Olson, this drama celebrates resilience, family, and Native identity.
Release date: July 4, 2024
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG-13
Director: Liz W. Garcia
Cast: Emma Roberts, Tom Hopper, Gabrielle Union, Yasha Jackson, Poppy Liu, Kuhoo Verma, Desi Lydic
Rex Wylder has been drifting through life pouring drinks at a dead-end Florida bar, her dreams of adventure seemingly far out of reach. But when an old friend submits an exaggerated application on her behalf, Rex shockingly finds herself accepted into NASA’s elite astronaut training program.
Determined to prove she’s more than just a mixologist with her head in the clouds, Rex dives into training, contending with brutal physical challenges, mind-bending coursework, and dismissive fellow candidates who write her off as a joke. As she begins to win over her staunchest critics and catches the eye of a charming engineer, a shocking revelation about the application threatens to bring Rex back down to Earth. A hilarious and heartwarming tale of shooting for the stars.
Release date: March 29, 2024
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Rating: PG-13
Director: Adam Wingard
Cast: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen, Rachel House
In a world where Godzilla rules the surface and Kong reigns in the Hollow Earth, a fragile truce keeps the titan kings in an uneasy balance. But when a new threat emerges from the depths to menace both realms, the iconic beasts must settle old scores and join forces against a common foe.
As scientists, soldiers, and conspiracy theorists race to unravel the mystery of this ancient evil, Godzilla and Kong ramp up for their most epic battle yet, with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance. Brace for an eye-popping, earth-shaking spectacle on a god-sized scale in this explosive new entry in the MonsterVerse saga.
Release date: July 1, 2024
Genre: Documentary
Rating: TV-PG
Director: Peter Gauvain
Cast: Demetri Goritsas
As shark attacks in the Red Sea capture global headlines, this documentary hosts eye-opening interviews with attack survivors, leading marine biologists, and local experts. It pieces together the factors that have led to a rise in shark-human encounters in this renowned diving destination.
