The new season means lots of new movies on the best streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV Plus But when it comes to what to watch, there are so many choices that narrowing down the movies worth watching can be a daunting task in itself [That's where Tom's Guide comes in Here are some of the best movies to kick off your weekend DreamWorks' "Kung Fu Panda 4," in which Jack Black stars as Po, a butt-kicking panda, against a kung fu-thieving shapeshifter voiced by Viola Davis; Apple TV Plus, Matthew Vaughn's new spy/action comedy following his "Kingsman" series; and "The Kingsman thriller-action-comedy "Argylle," following Matthew Vaughn's "Kingsman" series Meanwhile, Hulu adds a fantasy-rom-com about a song that brings you back (literally in this case) with "The Greatest Hits"
Without further ado, here are our top picks for movies to stream this weekend And if you're looking for more streaming recommendations, check out our top 7 new shows to watch this week
Po (Jack Black) and the Furious Five return in "Kung Fu Panda 4," the latest installment in DreamWorks' long-running series about anthropomorphic animals in a martial arts showdown
In "Kung Fu Panda 4," bright-eyed, rotund hero Po finds himself at a career crossroads As he prepares to become the spiritual leader of his hometown, the Valley of Peace, he must relinquish his title of Dragon Warrior, and finding a worthy successor will not be easy Things take a disastrous turn when a new villain called Chameleon (Viola Davis), who can transform into the forms of Poe's past enemies and mimic their ass-kicking skills, appears With the help of a new companion, a cunning fox named Jen (Akwafina), Poe embarks on a mission to foil the chameleon's evil plot [The film initially stumbled at the box office, but may find a new audience with Apple TV Plus
Starring a stellar cast including Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, John Cena, Ariana DeVos, Samuel L Jackson, Catherine O'Hara, and Dua Lipa, "Argyle" is about a reclusive writer ( Howard) finds himself caught up in the secret world of espionage when his latest spy novel reflects reality a little too closely If you liked Vaughn's "Kingsman" series, you can expect "Argyle" to hit many of the same notes with its blend of over-the-top action, fast-talking, and rather questionable CGI
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If your favorite song could take you back in time, would you relive the past through your playlist? That's the premise of Hulu's "Greatest Hits," a fantasy-romance comedy about how the power of music can evoke memories and shape lives
Harriet (Lucy Boynton) discovers that certain songs literally transport her back in time to pivotal moments in her past Through these musical journeys, she relives memories of her former boyfriend, Max (David Corenswett) Meanwhile, in the present, Harriet is attracted to her new love interest (Justin H Min) Harriet vacillates between a nostalgic trip down memory lane and a budding present-day romance, torn between changing the past or moving on with her life to give a new love a chance
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"Megan Leavy," directed by Gabriella Cowperthwaite ("Blackfish"), is a gripping story of how two unlikely people stayed together, against all odds Starring Kate Mara, Tom Felton, and Ramon Rodriguez, this biopic tells the story of US Marine Corps Corporal Megan Levy, who formed a strong bond with a combat dog named Rex
As a rebellious new hire, Megan is assigned to work in a K9 unit cleaning kennels as punishment There she meets Rex, an aggressive bomb-sniffing dog with some issues, and becomes his handler From their training days to their deployment to Iraq, the two form a lifelong bond, saving countless lives in the process
Watch it now on Netflix
Honestly, this is a completely selfish choice Because I watched a frankly unhealthy amount of Adult Swim in high school and college Metal Caliphs was one of my favorite shows of all of them
The world's biggest band, Deathrock, has gone on an extended hiatus, and the world's political and economic systems are in turmoil Naturally, only a face-melting new metal album can stimulate the planet out of financial depression, but when the band finally decides to go on tour again, everything quickly goes to hell The legendary Metal Caliphate has arrived, and Deathrock must craft a "salvation song" that rocks hard enough to ward off the evil forces that seek to destroy the planet That is, if the band members can keep their egos, insecurities, and stupidity in check enough to keep from ruining the world It would be asking too much of these idiots
Watch it now on Max
Pedro Almodóvar's neo-Western short film is finally available for streaming, almost a year after its debut at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival The film's running time is only about 30 minutes, but the acclaimed Spanish director is making the most of it He also enlists the help of two fine actors, Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke A rancher visits the sheriff But the rancher has another reason besides a friendly reunion
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Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins stars in One Life, a biographical drama based on an inspiring true story Hopkins plays Nicholas "Nicky" Winton, a young London broker who helped recapture hundreds of children from German-occupied Czechoslovakia in the months leading up to World War II This warmly received drama portrays Nicky's courageous actions in the 1930s, as well as the profound impact this experience had on his later life Helen Bonham Carter plays Nicky's mother, Babi, and the always wonderful Jonathan Pryce stars One Life is a moving tribute to the best of humanity"
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