New movies and shows this week on Apple TV+, Hulu and Netflix
Add Axios as your preferred source to
see more of our stories on Google.
"Dope Thief." Photo: Apple TV+
Here's what's new on Apple TV+, Hulu, Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video, BET+ and Max.
What we're watching: Two crime dramas based in Philadelphia, a documentary on the aftermath of the "Rust" tragedy and a new sci-fi film from the Russo brothers.
"Dope Thief," available tomorrow on Apple TV+
State of play: Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura star in this crime drama based on Dennis Tafoya's book of the same name.
- The story follows long-time friends living in Philadelphia who impersonate DEA agents to rob small-time drug dealers, but things go awry when they unknowingly rob a stash house belonging to a big-time drug operation.
What they're saying: Show creator Peter Craig said the seasoned actors make the show feel real.
- "It's really the best part of the process because great actors like this are so emotionally intelligent and they'll suddenly feel where something isn't honest or isn't authentic," Craig tells Axios.
"Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna," available now on Hulu
Zoom in: This documentary focuses on those affected by cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' death, featuring accounts from on-set witnesses and grieving loved ones.
Catch up quick: Hutchins was killed in 2021 on the set of the movie "Rust" when a prop gun held by actor Alec Baldwin fired a live bullet.
- Baldwin was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter following the incident, but a New Mexico judge dismissed the case.
"The Electric State," available tomorrow on Netflix
The vibe: This sci-fi flick about an alternate version of the '90s packs a star-studded cast, including Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Giancarlo Esposito, Stanley Tucci, and the voices of Anthony Mackie, Woody Harrelson and Jenny Slate.
Fun fact: According to press notes, there are more motion capture performances in the film than real humans.
More new streaming titles
"Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years," on Hulu
- In his first comedy special on Hulu, Burr discusses mortality, dating and male depression. Available tomorrow
"Temptation Island," on Netflix
- Four couples, each with relationship struggles, put their love to the test as they agree to live separately with a group of singles of the opposite sex. Available now
"The Parenting," on Max
- Edie Falco ("The Sopranos") and Lisa Kudrow ("Friends") star in this horror-comedy about a young couple who unknowingly invite their parents to a weekend getaway in a haunted rental house. Available now
"Everybody's Live with John Mulaney," on Netflix
- Mulaney's live weekly talk show premieres with the first lineup of guests including Michael Keaton, Joan Baez and Fred Armisen. Available now
"The Wheel Of Time," Season 3, on Prime Video
- This season's storylines are based on the fourth book of Robert Jordan's fantasy series of the same name.
- The latest: Viewers can watch the 11-minute opening scene of the first episode under the "Extras" tab on the show's landing page. Available now
"Control Freak," on Hulu
- Kelly Marie Tran ("Raya and the Last Dragon") stars in this horror film about a motivational speaker who spirals while being tormented by a parasitic demon. Available now
"Adolescence," on Netflix
- This four-part limited series tells the story of how a 13-year-old boy's family is shaken up when he is arrested for the murder of one of his classmates. Available now
"Long Bright River," on Peacock
- Amanda Seyfried stars in this thriller about a Philadelphia police officer who investigates a series of murders in a neighborhood hit hard by the opioid crisis. Available now
"The Gen Zone," on BET+
- Host Jhone Lucas provides a Gen Z perspective in this documentary about the 2024 presidential campaign.
