This week delivers a treasure trove of new entertainment, with a long-awaited sequel, major album releases, and a blockbuster video game launch heading to your screens and speakers.
Must-See New Films and Documentaries
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reunite for the highly anticipated sequel Freakier Friday, streaming on Disney+ from Wednesday. The film sees the beloved body-swapping mother and daughter duo return for more chaotic fun, though critics note it closely follows the 2003 original's blueprint while attempting to heighten the comedy.
For cinephiles, Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague arrives on Netflix this Friday, November 14th. The film is a black-and-white love letter to the French New Wave and the creation of Jean-Luc Godard's iconic Breathless, described as endlessly stylish and uncanny.
In darker fare, Ari Aster's latest nightmare Eddington features Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal in a pandemic-set story that holds a mirror to our polarized society. Meanwhile, the documentary Come See Me in the Good Light offers a poignant and surprisingly funny look at the lives of two poets facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, launching on Apple TV+ on Friday.
Fresh Music and Television Series to Stream
In music, Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer release their sixth studio album, Everyone's a Star!, showcasing a return to their fun-loving roots. R&B star Summer Walker also drops her third album, Finally Over It, on Friday, concluding her Over It trilogy.
Rapper NF, a chart-topping artist who emerged from the Christian rap scene, releases a new six-track EP titled Fear on November 14th, featuring collaborations with mgk and James Arthur.
On the television front, Apple TV+'s star-studded Palm Royale returns for a new season, with Kristen Wiig leading an ensemble cast in the campy tale of 1960s high society. The series begins streaming on Wednesday with new episodes weekly.
Fans of prestige drama will be drawn to The Beast in Me, a new Netflix limited series reuniting Homeland star Claire Danes with The Americans' Matthew Rhys. It premieres on Thursday. For thriller enthusiasts, Prime Video's Malice, starring David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall, lands on Friday with all six episodes available at once.
New Video Games and Notable Returning Shows
Gamers can gear up for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which launches on Friday, November 14th for PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and PC. Set in 2035, the latest instalment promises a reality-shattering campaign, 16 new multiplayer maps, and the popular zombie mode.
Puzzle fans are treated to Lumines Arise from Enhance Games, the studio behind Tetris Effect. This rhythm-based puzzle game, out on Tuesday, combines hypnotic visuals with electronic music and supports VR for an immersive experience.
Finally, Billy Bob Thornton returns in the second season of Landman on Paramount+ this Sunday, November 16th. The Taylor Sheridan-created drama, set in the world of Texas oil, welcomes new cast members Sam Elliott and Andy Garcia.
