Streaming Highlights: Sydney Sweeney's Boxing Drama and Hacks Finale Lead New Releases
This week's streaming lineup offers a diverse array of entertainment, from gripping biopics to nostalgic revivals. Sydney Sweeney takes on the role of real-life boxing legend Christy Martin in the film "Christy," while the acclaimed series "Hacks" launches its fifth and final season on HBO. These are just a few of the new television shows, films, music, and games arriving on devices, as curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists.
New Movies to Stream from April 6-12
Sydney Sweeney stars as Christy Martin in David Michôd's "Christy," premiering on HBO Max on Friday, April 10. The film, which Sweeney also produced, has garnered some of her best reviews for her unglamorous portrayal of Martin's journey from small-town West Virginia to a professional career marred by an abusive manager-turned-husband, played by Ben Foster. AP's Jocelyn Noveck praised Sweeney's performance, noting she "imbues her no-holds-barred portrayal of Martin with both sweetness and rage, with brio and real vulnerability."
Another highlight is Akinola Davies Jr.'s tender father-son drama, "My Father's Shadow," which begins streaming on MUBI on Friday, April 10. Loosely autobiographical, the film follows two Nigerian boys who spend an unexpected day with their father in Lagos during a pivotal time for the country. AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr described it as "a gem, a deeply felt memory piece and vibrant portrait of Nigeria in 1993."
Jonah Hill returns to directing with "Outcome," a Hollywood satire starring Keanu Reeves as a movie star fearing a damaging video. Hill co-wrote and co-stars as the crisis-management lawyer. The film debuts on Apple TV on Friday, April 10.
New Music to Stream from April 6-12
Country hitmaker Ella Langley releases her sophomore album, "Dandelion," on Friday, April 10. Known for hits like "You Look Like You Love Me" with Riley Green and the George Strait-referencing "Choosin' Texas," co-written with Miranda Lambert, Langley's new record promises a bright future if it matches her previous work.
English disco-pop singer Jessie Ware also drops "Superbloom" on Friday, April 10. The single "Ride" blends the theme from the 1966 spaghetti Western "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" with synths, showcasing her dance-floor-ready sound.
New Series to Stream from April 6-12
"The Boys" launches its fifth and final season on Prime Video on Wednesday, featuring returning cast members like Jack Quaid and Karl Urban, with new additions including Daveed Diggs. The series follows villainous superheroes and their adversaries.
Hulu's sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," called "The Testaments," premieres on Wednesday, with Ann Dowd reprising her role as Aunt Lydia in a school for girls in Gilead.
Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen star in the sci-fi comedy "The Miniature Wife" on Peacock, premiering Thursday, exploring marital challenges amid an unusual accident.
"Hacks" begins its fifth and final season on HBO on Thursday, continuing the dynamic between Jean Smart's legendary comedian and Hannah Einbinder's writer, with the show having won multiple Emmys.
Fans of "Malcolm in the Middle" can enjoy a four-episode revival, "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair," premiering on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on Friday, April 10. Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek return, with Muniz's character now a father to a teenage girl.
New Video Games to Play from April 6-12
Nintendo celebrates Pokémon's 30th anniversary with "Pokémon Champions," a monster combat game launching on Switch and Switch 2 on Wednesday. The free-to-start game features ranked and casual battles, with in-app purchases available.
Annapurna Interactive's "People of Note" releases on Tuesday for PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and PC. The game follows pop singer Cadence as she forms a band and battles tone-deaf villains in a world where music is under threat, promising interactive musical performances.
