This week's streaming landscape offers a diverse array of new content, from Paul McCartney's introspective 18th studio album to John Travolta's nostalgic ode to 1960s air travel. Additionally, audiences can enjoy the return of Tina Fey in Netflix's "Four Seasons," Atlanta rapper Latto's new album "Big Mama," and Nicolas Cage starring in a live-action Spider-Man-inspired series.
New Movies to Stream (May 25-31)
"Dead Man's Wire" arrives on Netflix on Thursday. Directed by Gus Van Sant, this thriller features Bill Skarsgård as an aggrieved everyman who takes Dacre Montgomery's mortgage executive hostage. AP Film Writer Jake Coyle notes that while it takes liberties with facts, it channels the righteous fury of "Dog Day Afternoon" in a story that feels both deeply rooted in the 1970s and strikingly contemporary.
"Propeller One-Way Night Coach" streams on Apple TV starting Friday, May 29. John Travolta wrote, directed, and narrates this 60-minute film, based on his own novel, following an aviation-obsessed 10-year-old on a cross-country trip with his mother. The film, which premiered at Cannes, has garnered mixed reviews.
"Miss You, Love You" debuts on HBO Max on May 29. Written and directed by Jim Rash, it stars Allison Janney as a recent widow who must plan her husband's funeral with her estranged son's assistant, played by Andrew Rannells. Also on HBO Max that day is "The Moment", a Charli xcx meta mockumentary about the end of Brat summer and coping with otherworldly success.
"Iron Lung", Markiplier's self-financed adaptation of the indie horror game, makes its streaming debut on YouTube on May 31. The film grossed over $50 million worldwide during its theatrical release.
New Music to Stream (May 25-31)
Paul McCartney releases his 18th solo album, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane", on Friday. The title track, a nostalgic and wistful reflection on youth, features soft piano and delicate harmonies. The album includes the first duet between McCartney and Ringo Starr, a must-listen for Beatles fans. The duo sings, "The world around us wasn't safe, the place was falling down/But it was my hometown/And it was home to us," a poignant yet upbeat jam.
Atlanta rapper Latto returns with "Big Mama", following her 2024 Grammy-nominated single of the same name. She has called this her "retirement album," and it features tracks like the laid-back pop-trap "Somebody" and "GOMF" ("Get Out My Face"), which samples Soulja Boy's "Yahhh!" with Latto's signature swagger.
New Series to Stream (May 25-31)
"Spider-Noir" premieres on Prime Video on Wednesday with eight episodes. Nicolas Cage stars as Ben Reilly, a private investigator in 1930s New York who serves as the city's only masked hero fighting corruption. Viewers can choose between black-and-white and color versions.
The crime comedy "Deli Boys" returns to Hulu for its second season on Thursday. Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh play two Pakistani American brothers who inherit a chain of delis after their father's death, only to discover they were a front for drug smuggling. Poorna Jagannathan stars as their aunt who takes over the business.
Netflix drops Season 2 of "Four Seasons" on Thursday. Co-created by and starring Tina Fey, alongside Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, and Erika Henningsen, the series follows a group of friends navigating relationships and life's ups and downs. It is adapted from Alan Alda's 1981 film.
"Criminal Minds: Evolution" Season 19 premieres with two episodes on Thursday on Paramount+. Serial killer Elias Voit (Zach Gilford) remains imprisoned but assists the BAU in tracking other killers. The new season introduces a copycat killer who is a fan of Voit. Returning cast includes Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster, with Connor Storrie guest starring.
New Video Games to Play (May 25-31)
"007 First Light" launches on Wednesday for PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch 2, and PC. Developed by IO Interactive (known for the "Hitman" series), this origin story follows a 20-something James Bond on his first mission for MI6, pursuing a rogue agent. Players can choose between stealthy or aggressive approaches, with exotic locations, gadgets, and a glamorous love interest.
"Mina the Hollower" arrives on Friday, May 29, for PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch, PC, and Mac. Players control a mouse named Mina who can burrow, whip enemies, and collect weapons in a colorful 2D pixelated world inspired by Victorian Gothic horror. From Yacht Club Games, creators of "Shovel Knight," it promises a "bone-chilling yet heartwarming tale."
