New Movies to Stream
Michael, a biopic on Michael Jackson, becomes available on August 10 on Starz following its $1 billion box office success. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, this dramatization of Jackson’s life features Jaafar Jackson as the pop star. The film glosses over Jackson’s complex legacy with a musical lens that impresses if you overlook the historical challenge.
Don’t Say Good Luck, releasing on Netflix on August 14, is a Happy Madison production starring Sunny Sandler. This coming-of-age comedy explores a high school theater student’s struggle with her mother’s health. Melanie Lynskey co-stars.
Normal arrives on HBO Max on August 14. Directed by Ben Wheatley, it stars Bob Odenkirk as a substitute sheriff in a peculiar Minnesota town. This film presents a unique take on classic Westerns with a mix of humor and action.
New Music to Stream
A new documentary, Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear, starts streaming on Hulu on August 13. It chronicles the life of Blink-182’s drummer from 2017 onwards, framing the impact of the 2008 plane crash he survived. Fans will find it a gripping story of resilience.
Carly Simon releases her album Comes In Waves on August 14, marking her first original work since 2008. Through music, she finds purpose amid health challenges.
Becky G launches her bilingual album, Baraja Bendita, on August 14. This album revisits her rap-pop roots, celebrating her Mexican heritage while departing from the themes of her previous work, Encuentros.
New Series to Stream
The first three episodes of Reacher Season 4 will be available on Prime Video starting August 12. This season adapts the 13th book in Lee Child’s series. Following a mysterious subway tragedy, Reacher becomes embroiled in a thrilling investigation.
Tires Season 3 debuts on Netflix August 13. Created by Steve Gerben, Shane Gillis, and John McKeever, this comedy about an auto repair shop stretches workplace humor. The creators also contribute to the show’s writing.
Lanterns, featuring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, lands on HBO Max on August 16. Based on DC Comics’ Green Lantern, it follows intergalactic law enforcers on Earth as they unravel a mysterious murder. Part of the new DC Universe, the series combines sci-fi with detective narrative.
New Video Games to Play
Madden NFL 27 is set to launch on August 13. EA Sports features Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears on the cover. The game introduces dynamic weather conditions and enhanced gameplay mechanics. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch 2, and PC, this edition offers a fresh football experience ahead of autumn.