It’s a bumper weekend for streaming services of all shapes and sizes. From animated adventures to soaring sports documentaries, subscribers to the likes of Netflix, Prime Video and HBO Max have plenty to chew on over the next few days.
Leading the line are Disney’s Turning Red and Netflix’s The Adam Project, though both movies are joined by several serialized stories that can be enjoyed in more than one sitting (unless, like us, you’re prone to the occasional TV marathon).
Below, we’ve rounded up the seven biggest new arrivals available to watch on streaming platforms over the next few days – and yes, even Apple TV Plus gets a look-in this weekend.
Turning Red (Disney Plus)
The most high-profile arrival on streamers this weekend is Pixar’s Turning Red, not least because the film was pulled from Disney’s theatrical schedule and instead placed immediately on Disney Plus (a decision that left its creator understandably frustrated).
The 25th animated movie from the world-famous studio, Turning Red tells the story of a young girl, Meilin “Mei” Lee (Rosalie Chiang), who transforms into a giant red panda whenever her emotions come to the boil. Killing Eve star Sandra Oh also features as Mei’s overbearing mother, while first-time feature filmmaker Domee Shi (best known for helming the Oscar-winning Pixar short Bao) directs the project.
By most accounts, Turning Red is another typically charming (and beautifully-rendered) Pixar creation, making it an easy recommendation for your weekend watchlist. A making-of special, Embrace the Panda, also streams on Disney Plus today, for those interested in seeing how this furry creation came to be.
Now available to stream on Disney Plus.
The Adam Project (Netflix)
One of the biggest new Netflix movies of the year, The Adam Project finds a time-travelling pilot (Ryan Reynolds) forced to team up with his younger self and late father to both come to terms with his past and save the future. Confused yet? Join the…