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Yahoo
17 hours ago
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See '28 Years Later' in theaters, rent 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' and 'Friendship,' stream 'A Minecraft Movie' on Max, plus more movies to watch this weekend
Hello, Yahoo Entertainment readers! Brett Arnold here, and I'm back with another edition of Trust Me, I Watch Everything. As a film critic who hosts a podcast called Roger (Ebert) & Me, I watch it all so I can bring you recommendations you can trust, and this week there are tons of movies to put on your radar. 28 Years Later, the highly anticipated sequel to 2003's 28 Days Later (which, hot tip, is available to stream on Pluto TV) arrives in theaters alongside Elio, the latest from Disney-Pixar in the kiddie sci-fi adventure genre. At home, recent hits like Final Destination: Bloodlines and A24's Friendship are now available to rent. On streaming, A Minecraft Movie comes to HBO Max, and a couple of indie flicks worth your time land on Shudder and Paramount+ with Showtime. Read on because there's something for everyone. What to watch in theaters Movies newly available to rent or buy Movies debuting on streaming services you may already have Movies newly available on streaming services you may already have My recommendation: Why you should watch it: First things first: 28 Years Later is the start of a planned trilogy, a fact you'd never know unless you're extremely plugged into reading about movies online. The sequel is already shot and has a January 2026 release date. The third film has not yet been produced. The movie, disappointingly, is very much part one of three, feeling like an act one more than a cohesive and fully satisfying whole. An out-of-the-blue tonal shift button at the end is the only real indicator that there's more on the way, as the story of this movie pretty much ends, and there's an extra scene that teases something entirely different to come. There's plenty to praise here, though, despite that inherent disappointment in expecting a finished product and getting merely the start of one. The creative team behind the original film returns, with Danny Boyle in the director's chair, Alex Garland penning the script and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle doing incredible work and keeping up with the digital aesthetic that became synonymous with 28 Days Later by shooting the movie on modified iPhone 15s. The film takes place, well, 28 years after the rage virus began, and in that time the infected have evolved, but I won't spoil the sheer fun and horror of discovering these new variants. Like all good zombie flicks, it reflects on the era in which it was made, and there are obvious parallels here to real-world events like Brexit. It's hard to not think of the film as a response to the mass death we all experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's a more thoughtful and somber film than some may be expecting, lighter on zombie action than its predecessors and more focused on domestic drama and acceptance of circumstances. It's surprisingly emotionally affecting by the third act, once Ralph Fiennes, the film's MVP, enters. Protagonist Alfie Williams, a child actor making his debut, is terrific too. Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson both feel more like plot conveniences than characters. It's a shame that the movie is undercut by the 'this is the start of a trilogy' of it all, because when it works, it's damned good, and Boyle is really back in top form. It's a terrific showcase for his heightened, damn-near experimental style. In short, it's still good but may not be the movie audiences are expecting. 🍿 What critics are saying: Critics are big fans of it. AP's Jake Coyle writes, "Buried in here are some tender reflections on mortality and misguided exceptionalism, and even the hint of those ideas make 28 Years Later a more thoughtful movie than you're likely to find at the multiplex this time of year." William Bibbiani at TheWrap agrees, writing that "the filmmakers haven't redefined the zombie genre, but they've refocused their own culturally significant riff into a lush, fascinating epic that has way more to say about being human than it does about (re-)killing the dead." 👀 How to watch: 28 Years Later is now in theaters nationwide. Get tickets 🤔 If that's not for you... : The latest from Disney-Pixar arrives after a yearlong delay and a new creative team taking over the project, and the movie does show signs of tinkering. It's a story about a boy with dead parents who doesn't feel like he belongs on Earth, so he hopes to be abducted by aliens, which then happens. They mistake him for the leader of Earth, which he runs with. Despite the messiness that rears its head, mostly in the form of too many characters and subplots, it's imaginative and sweet in the way we've come to expect from Pixar, and it's fun to see the storied animation studio trafficking in sci-fi tropes that adults will recognize as references to classic films and kids will find new and exciting. It's a solid effort, but definitely not up there with the best of them. — Get tickets. :Another week, another Die Hard variant, this time it's a comedy-focused spin on the material starring Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Anna Chlumsky and recent Oscar winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph. The premise here is 'Die Hard meets Bridesmaids,' with the action scenario unfolding at a wedding and the maid of honor being a secret agent, much to the surprise of the rest of the wedding party. It's not without a few laughs, but it's largely uninspired, and your mileage will vary depending on how funny you find Wilson. — Get tickets. My recommendation: Why you should watch it: Final Destination: Bloodlines was a box office success, making more than $273 million worldwide. Now that it's available to rent or buy at home, I hope even more people tune in. This movie is an absolute blast and finds a clever and fun way to retool the concept of the series. As I previously wrote, the bread and butter of the franchise, cruelly funny Rube Goldberg-style death sequences that have a lot of fun teasing the audience with misdirects before landing on the ultimate mode of demise, is in top form here, one-upping itself as it goes with some truly jaw-dropping set pieces. Formula can really be such a comfort, even if it's disgustingly gruesome! It also features an unexpectedly emotional send-off to the late Tony Todd, as it becomes clear that the scene was written with the knowledge that he didn't have much time left. 🍿 What critics are saying: It's the highest-rated entry in the series with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Radheyan Simonpillai at the Guardian raved that it 'breathes new life' into the franchise, and Jacob Oller at the AV Club says it 'honors a legacy of unrepentant silliness and gleeful gore with a knowing wink.' 👀 How to watch: Final Destination: Bloodlines is now available to rent or purchase on digital and on-demand. Rent or buy 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' 🤔 If those aren't for you... I first recommended this movie when it hit theaters and now that it's available to watch at home, I stand by what I previously wrote: It's a silly movie that knows it, and it has a lot of fun getting as bloody as possible. — Rent or buy. A good old-fashioned horror flick — no irony to be found here, just pure commitment to its own spooky aesthetic — that mashes up A Nightmare on Elm Street with a more generic supernatural 'urban legend' flick. It's a cheap indie, but it has a great creature design, the backstory they've come up with is compelling, and there are several unsettling images throughout. It's solid!— Rent or buy. The comedy of Tim Robinson is definitely not for everyone, but those who do appreciate his sense of humor rabidly anticipate his work. It's about a suburban dad (Robinson) with an unsatisfied wife (Kata Mara) and a kid who thinks he's a loser befriending his super cool neighbor (Rudd) and becoming a little too into him. It's funny throughout — if you find Robinson's antics amusing — and likely aggravating if you don't. It also features probably the funniest drug trip sequence of all time. — Rent or buy. My recommendation: Why you should watch it: This documentary about astronaut Sally Ride delves into an aspect of her life that was once hidden from public view. It's about her life with Tam O'Shaughnessy, her life partner of 27 years whose existence was only made known after Ride's death from cancer in 2012. The dramatizations of their relationship that occur in the film feel a bit off, but once you realize they're doing it because there's no documented evidence of their relationship, the tactic hits home. It's an enlightening doc about a fascinating subject. 🍿 What critics are saying: Lisa Kennedy at Variety notes that O'Shaughnessy's "candor here marries a spectacular professional saga with the personal love story convincingly." Caryn James at the Hollywood Reporter sums it up well: "Sally stands perfectly well without any fussy touches, as an important addition to the record of what we know about a pioneering cultural figure — in all her complexity, ambition and guardedness." .👀 How to watch: Sally is now streaming on Hulu. Stream 'Sally' My recommendation: Why you should maybe watch it: I previously recommended A Minecraft Movie and what I thought then still stands: I am not the target demographic so I did not enjoy it but the movie is a huge hit and kids are going absolutely feral for it. Helmed by director Jared Hess, the man behind Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, it feels like a movie made by the guy who made those, and that's fun, but there's just something ironic about the idea of making a movie about the power of creativity and imagination that's indistinguishable from similar formulaic fare about characters chasing a glowing orb. 🍿 What critics are saying: Critics gave it a 48%, according to Rotten Tomatoes, but the audience score is 85%. The Atlantic's David Sims wrote that it's "the first genuine smash hit of the floundering 2025 movie season, and I exult in anything that's bringing young people to cineplexes, even if the film occasionally made me want to pop an Advil." Mark Kennedy at the Associated Press, however, liked it and praised Jason Momoa's performance in particular. .👀 How to watch: A Minecraft Movie is now streaming on HBO Max. Stream 'A Minecraft Movie' 🤔 If that's not for you... Musician turned filmmaker Flying Lotus directed this derivative sci-fi horror flick that's all style over substance. If you've seen genre classics like The Thing, Alien or Solaris, or even something like Event Horizon, you've seen this movie, which plays like a mash-up of all of those films and more. It never transcends the fact that it's a love letter to other films to become its own movie, even if it has some striking visuals. Starring Eiza Gonzáles and Aaron Paul. — Now streaming on Shudder. Love Me couldn't be stranger: It's a love story set in a post-apocalyptic, human-free future, between a buoy and a satellite. The story spans billions of years as they learn what life was like on Earth, and the two sentient beings discover themselves and what it means to be alive and in love. It's easier to watch than it is to explain, and it stars Kirsten Stewart and Steven Yuen. — Now streaming on Paramount+ w/ Showtime. That's all for this week — see you next Friday at the movies!
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Final Destination Bloodlines Gets New Digital Release Date
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Final Destination: Bloodlines is heading for home release now it's wrapping up the theatrical run that saw it bag $272.5 million on its modest budget of $50 million. The film, starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, and Rya Kihlstedt, with Brec Bassinger and Tony Todd, follows a college student who returns home in search of someone to break the cycle of her recurring nightmare that threatens the fate of her family. Already available on Video on Demand platforms, Final Destination: Bloodlines is also heading for release on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD. Tony Todd as 'William Bludworth' in New Line Cinema's 'Final Destination Bloodlines,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Tony Todd as 'William Bludworth' in New Line Cinema's 'Final Destination Bloodlines,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Eric Milner READ: 10 Series You Need To Stream in Summer 2025 So, if you missed the film during its theatrical run, now's your chance to get stuck in. We've put together a guide that includes details on where to watch Final Destination: Bloodlines, as well as Final Destination: Bloodlines digital release date and Final Destination: Bloodlines streaming information. Final Destination: Bloodlines – How to Watch Final Destination: Bloodlines is now available on Video on Demand platforms. You can rent and buy the title on places like Fandango at Home, Google Play, and Apple TV+ for $19.99 to rent and $24.99 to buy. Where Can I Watch Final Destination: Bloodlines? Final Destination: Bloodlines is available to rent and buy on Video on Demand platforms. It lands places such as Apple TV+, Fandango at Home, and Google Play on June 17, 2025. Final Destination: Bloodlines Physical Release Date Final Destination: Bloodlines is now available for pre-order on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, and DVD, releasing on July 22, 2025. Bonus features include: Commentary with Directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky Death Becomes Them: On the Set of Final Destination Bloodlines The Many Deaths of Bloodlines The Legacy of Bludworth (Bonus features may vary depending on format and retailer) Final Destination: Bloodlines Digital Release Date Final Destination: Bloodlines will be available to watch digitally from June 17, 2025. Is Final Destination: Bloodlines Available to Stream in the US? Final Destination: Bloodlines does not yet have an official streaming release. However, as a Warner Bros release, it will likely end up on Max in the future. What Is Final Destination: Bloodlines About? The official synopsis for Final Destination: Bloodlines, as per Warner Bros, reads:
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Final Destination: Bloodlines' OTT release: When and where to watch this horror movie
After a strong theatrical run, Final Destination: Bloodlines—the sixth instalment in the high-grossing horror franchise—has landed on OTT platforms, giving digital audiences a chance to catch up with the latest chapter in the cult series. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, the film premiered in theatres on May 16 and arrived on Amazon Prime Video India on June 17. With a global box office collection of $271.7 million, it has already become the most commercially successful film in the Final Destination franchise to date. Final Destination: Bloodlines is currently available on Prime Video in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The film can be rented for ₹ 399 or purchased for ₹ 499. It's also available on Apple TV with similar rental and purchase options. For audiences in the U.S., Warner Bros. has also made the title available on platforms like Fandango at Home and Movies Anywhere, with a physical release—including Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Steelbook editions—scheduled for July 22. A collector's box set of all six Final Destination films will also hit the shelves that day. The film introduces a new protagonist, Stefani Reyes (played by Kaitlyn Santa Juana), who begins experiencing disturbing premonitions tied to her family's past, specifically, a catastrophic hotel collapse from 1968. As Stefani investigates the eerie visions, she uncovers a multigenerational curse linked to her grandmother, Iris Campbell. The narrative plays on the franchise's hallmark theme—death's unstoppable pursuit—with a fresh twist centred on inherited trauma. Tony Todd reprises his role as the ominous William Bludworth, anchoring the story in franchise continuity. Bloodlines opened to ₹ 4.5 crore in India and has grossed over ₹ 76 crore domestically, despite competition from Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning and local titles. In North America, the film earned $130.64 million, ranking it among the top 20 highest-grossing horror films of all time in the region. Its international earnings stood at $141.1 million, pushing the global total past $271 million against a $50 million production budget. Critical reception has also been favourable, with the film holding a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the best-reviewed entry in the franchise. For fans of horror and franchise cinema, Final Destination: Bloodlines offers both nostalgia and a new narrative arc. With a strong box office track record and high streaming accessibility, the film underscores the growing synergy between theatrical releases and premium digital platforms.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Final Destination: Bloodlines storms OTT after ₹76 crore India run, global total crosses $270 million
Final Destination: Bloodlines has turned out to be a box office beast in India, riding right behind Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, the American supernatural horror picks up the franchise's nerve-wracking legacy—last seen in 2011—and brings it back with a vengeance. It's still going strong in theatres, but for those who skipped the big screen, it's already landed on OTT. Released on May 16, the film dropped on Prime Video on June 17, 2025. Bloodlines has become the franchise's biggest hit with a $271.7 million haul worldwide. Critics are calling it the best yet, with a solid 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Also read: Final Destination Bloodlines movie review: This franchise, and death, goes out with a bang Final Destination: Bloodlines is now on Prime Video. It's available to rent for ₹399 ($19.99) or buy for ₹499 ($24.99). Once you rent it, you have 30 days to start watching, and 48 hours to finish after hitting play. The film is also streaming on Apple TV and is available to buy or rent there too. According to Forbes, in a recent press release from Warner Bros., the film will also be available on the paid versions of different platforms, including Fandango at Home and Movies Anywhere, for US residents. A physical release of the film is also lined up. If you prefer disc over digital, the Blu-ray, DVD, and limited-edition 4K Steelbook versions drop on July 22, and pre-orders are open on Amazon. Apart from these, a full box set of all six Final Destination films is hitting stores the same day. In India, the film is available to stream in English, Tamil, Telugu & Hindi. The story picks up with Stefani Reyes (played by Kaitlyn Santa Juana), getting nightmares about a woman named Iris, who turns out to be her maternal grandmother. Stefani is haunted by dreams where a hotel tower collapses and everyone dies, back in 1968. She travels back home to uncover the truth, and realises those visuals were not just dreams but inherited premonitions passed down from her grandmother, Iris Campbell. Once she starts digging into the family's history and meets her estranged grandmother, who dies while explaining the situation, Stefani discovers a chain of death approaching her family. Death is after her entire bloodline, and she has to break the curse before time runs out. The film keeps you hooked till the climax and has received raving reviews globally. Also read: Final Destination 6: Bloodlines trailer resurrects franchise's scariest scene to traumatise a new era Even with some screens dropping the film by the fifth weekend, it maintained a solid run. In North America, it made $130.64 million, just missing The Silence of the Lambs by a spot, becoming the 18th highest-grossing horror movie of all time in the US. For a movie made on a $50 million budget, it pulled in over $141.1 million internationally, bringing the total to $271.74 million. In India, despite strong competition from titles like Mission: Impossible and other Bollywood films, the movie has brought in over ₹76 crore, opening to a strong ₹4.5 crore on Day 1. The film stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana as Stefani Reyes, Teo Briones as Charlie, her younger brother, Gabrielle Rose as Iris, the grandmother, and Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore as the Campbell cousins. Tony Todd returns as the iconic William Bludworth.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines' Is Now Streaming—How To Watch The Horror Sequel At Home
Final Destination Bloodlines Courtesy of Warner Bros. The wait is finally over for horror fans! After its successful theatrical release in May, Final Destination: Bloodlines, the highest-grossing film in the beloved franchise, is now available to stream from home. Read on to learn how to watch it for your next scary movie night. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, Final Destination: Bloodlines marks the sixth installment in the Final Destination film franchise, which includes Final Destination (2000), Final Destination 2 (2003), Final Destination 3 (2006), The Final Destination (2009), and Final Destination 5 (2011). The film takes audiences 'back to the very beginning of Death's twisted sense of justice,' according to the synopsis. 'Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefani heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle – her grandmother, Iris – and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all." Ahead of its digital debut, the sequel has grossed $271 million worldwide, including an impressive $130 million in domestic sales. It is now the highest-grossing Final Destination movie in the long-running franchise, surpassing 2009's The Final Destination, which holds second place with $66 million, according to Box Office Mojo. Final Destination: Bloodlines is also the best-rated Final Destination installment on Rotten Tomatoes, boasting a 92% critics score based on 209 reviews and an 87% audience score from over 5,000 verified ratings. In his glowing review for The Wrap, film critic William Bibbiani praised the film. 'We're here for the kills and, again, every single kill in 'Final Destination Bloodlines' is a winner," he wrote. "Every time a head explodes, which is a lot, you'll want to stand up and cheer. We know the cast and crew can't hear us. Duh. It's a knee-jerk, instinctual reaction to dazzling showmanship.' Final Destination: Bloodlines Courtesy of Warner Bros. Final Destination: Bloodlines is currently available to stream on video-on-demand platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Fandango At Home. You can purchase Final Destination: Bloodlines for $24.99 or rent the film for $19.99. For rentals, you have 30 days to start watching the video and 48 hours to finish once started. Final Destination Bloodlines Courtesy of Warner Bros. Final Destination: Bloodlines will be released on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD on July 22, 2025. The Final Destination 6-Film Collection will also be available on Blu-ray and DVD the same day. Both the digital and physical editions of Final Destination: Bloodlines will include special features. Check them out below. Final Destination: Bloodlines Courtesy of Warner Bros. Final Destination: Bloodlines is distributed by Warner Bros., which means the supernatural horror film will arrive on Max at a later date. The studio typically adds its theatrical releases to the platform between 60 and 100 days after their premiere. With that timeline in mind, Final Destination: Bloodlines could arrive on Max sometime between mid-July and late August 2025. Looking at other Warner Bros. films, the studio's blockbuster hit A Minecraft Movie is launching on Max on June 20, more than two months after its theatrical debut. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire began streaming on Max 97 days after its release in theaters, while the 2023 movie musical Wonka had a shorter window, arriving on Max 84 days after hitting theaters. Stay tuned to find out when exactly Final Destination: Bloodlines will begin streaming on Max. Watch the official trailer below.
