What's Streaming in Australia This Month: A Guide to New Releases
As February unfolds, Australian streaming platforms are brimming with fresh content, from blockbuster films to intriguing TV series. This month's lineup features a mix of Hollywood franchises, local productions, and classic revivals, offering something for every viewer. Whether you're into action-packed adventures, thought-provoking dramas, or light-hearted comedies, there's plenty to explore across services like Netflix, Stan, ABC iView, SBS on Demand, Binge, HBO Max, Prime Video, Disney+, and Apple TV.
Netflix Highlights: Dinosaurs and Documentaries
Netflix kicks off with Jurassic World Rebirth, releasing on 8 February 2025. This latest instalment in the Jurassic Park franchise stars Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett, a mercenary on a mission to retrieve dinosaur DNA from a perilous island. While it follows the familiar formula of lush landscapes and genetically altered creatures, it improves upon recent entries with well-paced set pieces. Also on Netflix, Deeper (6 February) is an Australian documentary by Jennifer Peedom, following cave divers exploring New Zealand's Pearse Resurgence cave system, including hero Richard Harris from the Thailand cave rescue.
Stan's Offerings: Comedy and Classics
Stan brings Friendship (15 February), a dark comedy starring Tim Robinson as Craig, a homebody who befriends a weatherman played by Paul Rudd, leading to an uneasy dynamic reminiscent of The Cable Guy. For literature fans, Lord of the Flies (8 February) is a new TV adaptation of William Golding's novel, set in a tropical paradise with high-contrast visuals. Don't miss the action classic The Rock (7 February), featuring Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery in a thrilling rescue mission.
ABC iView and SBS on Demand: Local and International Gems
ABC iView features Dog Park, a charming Australian series about a man joining a local dog group, blending emotional depth with humour. Over on SBS on Demand, catch the remastered silent classic Metropolis (6 February) by Fritz Lang, with restored scenes, and the feminist road movie Thelma and Louise (21 February), starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon.
Binge and HBO Max: Suburban Thrills and Dramedies
Binge offers The 'Burbs (8 February), a TV remake of the 1989 film about a couple in a seemingly perfect town with a creepy neighbour, and the timeless To Kill a Mockingbird (1 February) with Gregory Peck. HBO Max presents Splitsville (24 February), a sharp dramedy about open marriages, and the Australian coming-of-age film Somersault (2004), exploring sexual awakening in the Snowy Mountains.
Prime Video and Disney+: Music and Muppets
Prime Video streams Man on the Run (27 February), a documentary on Paul McCartney's post-Beatles years with unseen footage. Disney+ revives The Muppet Show (4 February) with Sabrina Carpenter and classic puppetry, and brings back Scrubs (26 February) for a new season with original cast members. Also, don't miss The Artful Dodger season 2 (10 February), an Australian spin-off following the Dickensian character as a surgeon.
Apple TV and Honourable Mentions
Apple TV features Eternity (13 February), a film about the afterlife starring Elizabeth Olsen, who must choose between her husband and first love. Throughout the month, various platforms offer honourable mentions like How to Train Your Dragon, Fifty Shades trilogy, and Bridgerton: season 4 part 2, ensuring a diverse viewing experience for all tastes.
