This week delivers a diverse array of entertainment across streaming platforms, music, and gaming. Notable releases include new albums from Lizzo and Death Cab for Cutie, the streaming debut of the animated hit "Hoppers," the return of "Love Island USA," and a romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. Gamers can also explore the tranquil puzzle game "Swan Song."
New Movies to Stream (June 1-7)
"Hoppers" (Disney+, June 3): Pixar's latest original, a body-swapping comedy about environmental protection, arrives on Disney+. Mabel (Piper Curda) defends a pond from development by transforming into a robotic beaver. AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr called it a "buoyant, freewheeling adventure."
"Office Romance" (Netflix, June 5): Jennifer Lopez stars as an airline CEO who falls for the company's new lawyer, played by Brett Goldstein. Goldstein co-wrote the film with "Ted Lasso" co-creator Joe Kelly.
"Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)" (HBO and HBO Max, June 7): Questlove's documentary tribute to the seminal Chicago group premieres after its Tribeca Festival debut.
"Pillion" (HBO Max, June 5): Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård star as an unlikely BDSM couple in this memorable love story directed by Harry Lighton.
New Music to Stream (June 1-7)
Lizzo returns with her first full-length project in four years, the suggestively titled "B----," led by the '80s ballad "Don't Make Me Love U." She promises "good, clean fun."
Death Cab for Cutie releases "I Built You A Tower," their first album since anniversary tours for "Transatlanticism" and "Plans." Frontman Ben Gibbard drew inspiration from his separation and divorce, exploring themes of grief and compartmentalization.
Niall Horan's fourth solo album, "Dinner Party," draws from his relationship and influences like Damien Rice, delivering dreamy, romantic pop-rock.
Vince Staples drops "Cry Baby," a hyper-independent album blending noise-rock and critical messaging, following the singles "Blackberry Marmalade" and "White Flag."
New Series to Stream (June 1-7)
"Love Island USA" returns for a new season, airing five nights a week on Peacock starting Tuesday. Contestants couple up in a Fiji villa to win a cash prize.
"The Vampire Lestat" (AMC and AMC+, June 7): The third season of "Anne Rice's Interview with a Vampire" is renamed, focusing on Lestat (Sam Reid) as he forms a rock band. Reid performed his own songs, available on streaming services.
New Video Games to Play (June 1-7)
"Swan Song" (PC and Mac, June 4): From Belgium's Business Goose Games, this quiet puzzle game combines sheet music and mazes. Players choose correct notes to solve each maze, offering a serene challenge similar to the developer's previous title "Sizeable."
