9 New Movies and Shows to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, Apple and More (April 26-28)

9 New Movies and Shows to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, Apple and More (April 26-28)

The sun is shining this weekend as new movies and shows stream on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and other top streaming services.

This weekend marks the streaming debut of "Anyone But You," a hit romantic comedy featuring the passionate chemistry between Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney.

On the TV side, the quirky drama "The Big Door Prize" returns for Season 2 while the supernatural mystery "Dead Boy Detectives" expands the world of Netflix's "Sandman." Highlights this weekend include.

The offbeat comedy with a unique premise returns and follows the residents of Deerfield as they prepare for the mysterious "next stage" in the morpho machine. Everyone's potential is exchanged for vision, and new questions arise.

Dusty (Chris O'Dowd) and Cass (Gabrielle Dennis) are living a new normal while away from their marriage for a while. Giorgio (Josh Segarra) and Izzy (Crystal Fox) each find romance, while Hannah (Ally Maki) and Father Ruben (Damon Gupton) try to figure out the purpose of the machine that made the residents of their small town rethink everything they thought they knew about themselves He tries to find out what it is.

Available on Apple TV Plus

The world of "The Sandman" is further expanded in this comic book adaptation by Neil Gaiman. Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Roland (Jaden Levri) are the "brains" and "brawn" behind the Dead Boy Detective Agency; as teenagers, they were born decades apart, but have forged a friendship with one another since their deaths.

Best friends and ghosts, they solve paranormal mysteries with the help of clairvoyant Crystal (Cassius Nelson) and her friend Nico (Yuyu Kitamura). Their cases range from ghosts, missing children, and thieving demons.

Available on Netflix

The second season of this horror anthology is subtitled "Terror," and features new characters and a different era. The setting remains Los Angeles, and the year is 1991, decades after the events of season one.

LAPD detective Dawn Reeve (Deborah Ayorinde) is assigned to investigate the murder of a foster mother. In turbulent times, Dawn is determined to find and stop the killer. But as she gets closer to the truth, something evil strikes her and her family.

Available on Prime Video

This four-part documentary chronicles the rise and success of Jon Bon Jovi and his frontman in one of the most recognizable bands in history. All members of the band, past and present, fully cooperate with filmmaker Gotham Chopra to give unprecedented insight into the ups and downs of the past four decades.

In addition to interviews, the film also features previously unreleased personal photos and footage, unreleased early demos, and original lyrics. The film also delves into the past while also looking to the future as Bon Jovi struggles with a vocal injury that threatens everything he has built up to date.

Streaming on Hulu

The latest installment in the cinematic universe of "Sonic the Hedgehog" takes place in 2022 between "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" and the upcoming "Sonic the Hedgehog 3". The film follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) of Echidna, who agrees to raise Wade Whipple (Adam Parry) as his apprentice and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

Available on Paramount Plus

It is a bit ironic that one of the best contemporary romantic comedies of the last few years is inspired by William Shakespeare's plays, especially "Much Ado About Nothing." Shakespeare's old tale of enemies becoming lovers is deliciously sensual, thanks to the electrifying chemistry between Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in the lead roles. Ben and Boa meet mysteriously, but a misunderstanding puts them at odds. When they attend a wedding in Australia, their feud threatens the wedding. Not wanting to hurt their friends, the two pretend to be a couple, but .......

Available on Netflix

This erotic thriller caused a huge controversy when it was released in theaters earlier this year because of the large age difference between its stars, 21-year-old Jenna Ortega and 52-year-old Martin Freeman. That's understandable, but sort of the point of the film. Cairo is a high school senior attending a creative writing class taught by Jonathan Miller. One assignment brings them closer together, and the boundaries between teacher and student become blurred.

Now streaming on Netflix

For those looking for something a little darker, "The Monkey Man" may be the next movie you watch this weekend. A young man named Kid (Dev Patel) spends his days getting beaten up for money in an underground fight club. Eventually, he grows tired of this life and plans revenge to defeat the powerful force that traumatized him so much in his childhood. Wearing an ape mask, the Kid, with his strength built up, ventures deep into a corrupt fighting temple to avenge the death of his loved one.

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Anyone who enjoys fun horror will enjoy "M3GAN," and after seeing it, I can assure you that your weekend will not be wasted. The film centers around an artificial intelligence named Megan. Megan is a lifelike doll intended to be a child's greatest companion and protector. Gemma (Allison Williams), an intelligent robotics engineer, created the doll and gave the prototype to her niece, Cady, who was suddenly left in her care. Gemma thought Megan could help Cady overcome her unexpected trauma, but her decision had horrifying and dangerous consequences. M3GAN recently returned to Peacock with an unrated version containing more violence and action."

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