12 things to watch this weekend, from the new Millie Bobby Brown Netflix movie 'The Electric State' to 'Moana 2'
From the sci-fi movie "The Electric State" to the family-friendly film "Moana 2," here's what to stream this weekend on Netflix, Disney+, and more.
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- The sci-fi movie "The Electric State," starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, is now on Netflix.
- Some films released in 2024, like "Moana 2" and "Kraven the Hunter," are now streaming.
- Prime Video's fantasy series "The Wheel of Time" returned for season three this week.
There are plenty of TV shows and movies available to stream this weekend, whether you're craving a sci-fi adventure or looking for a family-friendly flick.
Among them are "The Electric State," a PG-13 action movie starring Millie Bobby Brown, and "Moana 2," the sequel to the 2016 animated film about a Polynesian princess on a mission to save her people.
Audiences can also check out the first three episodes of season three of the hit fantasy series "The Wheel of Time" on Prime Video, while comic book fans may feel inclined to watch "Kraven the Hunter" on Netflix.
Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.
Disney
"Moana 2" hit theaters in November 2024 and quickly became a box office hit, finishing 2024 as the fourth highest-grossing film of the year. Not too shabby for a film that was originally intended to be a TV series for streaming.
The sequel is set three years after the events of "Moana" and follows the titular heroine, again voiced by Auli'i Cravalho, as she sets out to find a legendary island called Motufetu that will connect her people.
Streaming on: Disney+
Prime Video
Season three of the show, which is based on Robert Jordan's 15-novel "Wheel of Time" fantasy series, picks up after the events of the season two finale. Rand Al'Thor (Josha Stradowski), grapples with good and evil after learning that he's the Dragon Reborn, a legend from history who's destined to save the world or destroy it.
The first three episodes are now streaming, with new episodes releasing weekly, culminating in the season finale on April 17.
Streaming on: Prime Video
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The sci-fi movie is directed by brothers Joe and Anthony Russo and is very loosely based on the 2018 illustrated novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag.
"Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown plays Michelle, a rebellious orphaned teen who embarks on a journey to find her long-lost brother Christopher. Along the way, she befriends a smuggler named Keats (Chris Pratt) and his sidekick, a robot named Herman (voiced by Anthony Mackie).
Streaming on: Netflix
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The comic book movie stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Sergei Kravinoff/Kraven the Hunter and chronicles his origin story, beginning with the fateful day he gains animalistic powers while on a hunting trip in Ghana.
The movie also stars "Gladiator II" scene stealer Fred Hechinger and Oscar winners Ariana DeBose and Russell Crowe.
Streaming on: Netflix
Hulu
"Star Wars" franchise actor Kelly Marie Tran plays a successful motivational speaker with an uncontrollable itch on her scalp, leading her to become infected with a parasitic demon.
Streaming on: Hulu
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The movie centers on Rohan (Nik Dodani) and Josh (Brandon Flynn), a couple who organize a getaway so their parents can meet. But the visit is derailed when personalities clash, and tensions run even higher when they they realize the house is haunted by a 400-year-old poltergeist.
Streaming on: Max
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The crime show is based on Liz Moore's best-selling novel of the same name stars Amanda Seyfried as Mickey, a Philadelphia-based police officer investigating the deaths of several young women and the disappearance of Kacey, her younger sister who goes missing.
All eight episodes of the thriller are available to stream.
Streaming on: Peacock
Netflix
"Adolescence" stars Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old who's accused of killing his classmate Katie (Emilia Holliday). Although the four-episode series is fictional, it's rooted in the real issue of knife crime in the UK, specifically cases of boys stabbing girls.
Streaming on: Netflix
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The eight-episode series is based on Dennis Tafoya's book of the same name and centers on two longtime friends, Ray (Brian Tyree Henry) and Manny (Wagner Moura), who pose as DEA agents to rob drug dealers in Philadelphia. But when they choose the mark, they become targeted by enemies who are determined to hunt them down and kill the people closest to them.
Streaming on: Apple TV+
Netflix
John Mulaney brings his comedic stylings to Netflix's new live celebrity sit-down talk show. In the series premiere, which is the first of 12 live shows for the next 12 weeks, he's joined by Joan Baez, Michael Keaton, Fred Armisen, personal finance columnist Jessica Roy, and musical guest Cypress Hill.
The first episode premiered live on Netflix on Wednesday night, but you can still watch the replay on the streamer.
Streaming on: Netflix
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The special celebrates The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and features the musician performing some of the band's biggest hits, his solo music, and tracks from his upcoming country album, "Look Up." In addition to Starr, the lineup includes Sheryl Crow, Mickey Guyton, Jack White, and more.
Streaming on: Paramount+
Netflix
If you're looking for more drama after a contestant named Montoya went viral on the Spanish version of "Temptation Island," Netflix has you covered. The show, which previously aired on USA before moving to the streamer, is hosted by Mark L. Walberg (not to be confused with Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg.).
The show follows four couples as they put their relationships to the test by living separately with singles of the opposite sex who are ready to mingle on a tropical island. What could go wrong?
Streaming on: Netflix
