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Tom's Guide
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
6 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Hulu and more (May 6-12)
It's a good week to be a Netflix or Hulu subscriber as both streaming services are offering up a pair of new movies you won't want to miss. There are also new arrivals on premium video-on-demand streaming, and Paramount Plus will debut a British comedy-drama that everybody needs to watch. My highlight of the week is the digital release of 'Warfare,' a gripping and relentlessly forceful action-drama rooted in the harrowing memories of real soldiers on the frontline. It's my current top pick for the best movie of 2025, and it's a technical marvel. Below, I'm rounding up my top picks for the best new movies you can watch across the best streaming services over the next seven days. And don't forget to check out our companion guide to the top new TV shows worth binge-watching this week. 'Warfare' is one of the most visceral and shell-shocking war movies ever made. It's my current frontrunner for the best movie of 2025, and deserves every ounce of praise it's received since its release in mid-April. Unfortunately, its release in theaters was a little overshadowed by all the hype surrounding 'Sinners,' which is a great shame because 'Warfare' is equally worthy of attention. It's a war movie that depicts combat at its most brutal, intense and disorienting. Directed by combat veteran Ray Mendoza, alongside 'Civil War' filmmaker Alex Gardland, 'Warfare' sees a platoon of U.S. Navy SEALs caught up in a stand-off with local insurgents. Presented in real-time, these brave soldiers face a harrowing ordeal as they do their best to survive as enemy forces circle. 'Warfare' pulls zero punches, and it can be almost anxiety-inducing at times, but it's supremely impactful and has been called one of the most authentic war movies ever made. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Buy or rent on Amazon from May 6 'Heart Eyes' is another well-timed reminder never to judge a movie by its appearance. It would be easy to dismiss this rom-com horror as bargain-bin fodder based on its silly premise. However, in reality, it's a pleasantly enjoyable slasher. Playing into genre tropes with a self-aware smile. 'Heart Eyes' is bloody good fun, with enough chemistry between its uber-attractive leads to get you invested in their survival and their relationship prospects. Set on Valentine's Day, it follows a cynical ad executive (Mason Gooding) and his hopeless romantic colleague (Olivia Holt) who become targets of Heart Eyes, a serial killer who stalks couples on V-Day. The wrinkle is that the two aren't actually a couple, and have only been mistaken for a loved-up pair. Chased across Seattle by the merciless masked murderer, they decide to fight back and stop the killer's reign for good. Oh, and of course, sparks fly. Watch on Netflix from May 8 Netflix's new comedy is looking to be as comforting as a homemade meal. This would be very apt, as the Vince Vaughn-fronted Netflix original flick is all about the joys of family, and the special sauce that can only be found in a recipe crafted by a loving grandmother. I doubt it'll be a critical hit, but viewers will surely eat up this easy-going movie with gusto. Vaughn plays Joe Scaravella, an Italian-American who decides to open a restaurant to honor his recently deceased mother. But this isn't any ordinary casual eatery; in this Italian restaurant, the chefs are actual grandmothers, preparing meals passed down through generations. Also starring Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro and Linda Cardellini, 'Nonnas' could be the Netflix equivalent of comfort food. Watch on Netflix from May 9 Before compiling this list, I can't say I was all that aware of Hulu's new raunchy comedy 'Summer of 69,' but after watching the trailer, and doing a little research, one thing has become very clear: This is most definitely not one you'll want to watch with your parents. The movie centers on Abby (Sam Morelos), an awkward high school senior, who lacks sexual experience. To impress her crush, she enlists the help of an exotic dancer (Chloe Fineman) to teach her the ways of seduction. Her quest to grow up results in loads of madcap fun, and several life lessons in friendship, self-discovery and acceptance are learned. While the smutty premise will likely draw the most headlines, this one looks like it could be oddly sweet — that is, if you can look past the sexually-laced gags. Watch on Hulu from May 9 If you're looking for something on Hulu that's a little less tongue-in-cheek, then you'll want to consider 'The Damned.' This folk horror had a limited theatrical release in early January and scored some very impressive reviews at the time (it's currently 91% on Rotten Tomatoes). Described as 'heavy on mood and existential terror,' horror fans aren't going to want to miss this dark tale that appears thick with a foreboding atmosphere. Set in the 19th century, Eva (Odessa Young) is a widow faced with a seemingly impossible choice. When a ship sinks off the coast of her isolated fishing post, Eva and her crew make the callous decision not to intervene, fearing that their limited supplies would be stretched beyond breaking point should they welcome survivors. Racked with guilt and facing the unexpected consequences of this choice, Eva starts to believe an otherworldly force is punishing them for their inaction. Watch on Hulu from May 9 'Hard Truths' is a criminally overlooked drama that should have been a contender at this year's Academy Awards. Focused on the daily experience of Pansy (Marianna Jean-Baptiste), a quick-tempered and sullen woman, it packs laser-sharp writing and some of the most hilarious rants ever captured on film. But underneath Pansy's rage lies a deep sadness; only her optimistic sister (Michele Austin) provides a ray of light in her darkness. I won't mince my words: Jean-Baptiste is phenomenal in 'Hard Truths.' Her performance will leave you devastated. Pansy's plight is extremely sympathetic. 'Hard Truths' is often very funny, but it also speaks to the experience of intense loneliness that is all too relatable. It's a remarkable movie, and while its somber tone may prove too much for some viewers, I implore you to stick with it through to its extremely bittersweet ending. Watch on Paramount Plus w/ Showtime from May 12
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Sad Box Office? Sure, but It's 50 Percent Ahead of Super Bowl Weekend Last Year
If it makes anyone feel better, the $55 million total box office was the best for any Super Bowl weekend since 2020. It also continues year to date improvement, besting 2024 by close to 50 percent. 'Dog Man' (Universal) repeated as #1 with $13.7 million but unexpectedly dropped 62 percent in its second weekend after a surprisingly strong opening. 'Heart Eyes' (Sony) and 'Love Hurts' (Universal), two new wide releases, combined managed $15 million. More from IndieWire Demi Moore Recalls Studio Executive Who Questioned Why There Was 'No Love Scene' in 'A Few Good Men' 'Thunderbolts' Trailer: Sebastian Stan and Florence Pugh Lead a Band of Marvel Misfits The DreamWorks animated film opened about the same as 'The Wild Robot,' with a similar A Cinemascore. It was unlikely that 'Dog Man' would reach the $144 million 'The Wild Robot' attained, but based on precedent (similar films usually triple their openings), it seemed like it could become a $100 million grosser. With its steep drop, $85 million feels more likely. The year has seen nine non-franchise studio wide releases to date, most mid-sized or lower budgets, but only 'Dog Man' and 'One of Them Days' (Sony) looks to pass $50 million in U.S./Canada gross. The rest likely end up at $25 million or lower. With international grosses and non-theatrical play, some may break even. But results needed to be better to improve current box office and encourage more non-franchise production. The hope for both 'Heart Eyes' (Sony) and 'Love Hurts' (Universal) was original ideas that inventively mix genres could click. As Super Bowl counterprogramming, they might benefit from the upcoming Valentine's Day and the Presidents Day four-day weekend. However, with $8.5 million and $5.8 million respectively, and 'Captain America: Brave New World' (Disney) along with 'Paddington in Peru' (Sony) to come next weekend, neither looks likely to thrive. That's a real disappointment. Both films were risks for their studios. 'Heart Eyes' (produced by Spyglass, acquired by Sony) is a hybrid rom-com/slasher movie with positive reviews. 'Love Hurts' stars two recent supporting-actor Oscar winners with Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose. It's an action comedy that attempted to capture the feel of 'Knives Out,' but received horrendous reviews. 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' (Sony Pictures Classics) in only 369 theaters for $2.7 million, was good enough for seventh place. Among holdovers, only the long-running #4 'Mufasa: The Lion King' (Disney) dropped less than 40 percent. The second weekend of 'Companion' (Warner Bros. Discovery) fell 68 percent. Four of the top 10 are animated films and not an Oscar nominee is among them. Searchlight's 'A Complete Unknown' is best at #11 with $1.2 million. 'Parthenope' (A24) from Paolo Sorrentino ('A Great Beauty') saw a weak debut with $32,000 in four New York/Los Angeles theaters. The expanding 'I'm Still Here' (Sony Pictures Classics) is doing much better, with over $1 million in 704 theaters and $2.3 million total so far. This may be the biggest box-office winner of the awards season; it could easily have been a sub-$1 million grosser despite its excellent reviews. The self-distributed 'No Other Land' expanded in week two to 22 theaters with a decent $96,000. Norwegian Cannes Camera D'Or winner 'Armand' (IFC) grossed $23,000, opening in two theaters. A reissue of Jean-Luc Godard's 'A Woman Is a Woman' did a decent $11,000 in one New York location. 1. Dog Man (Universal) Week 2; Last weekend #1 $13,700,000 (-62%) in 3,887 theaters; PTA (per theater average): $3,525; Cumulative: $54,102,000 2. Heart Eyes (Sony) NEW – Cinemascore: B-; Metacritic: 62; Est. budget: $18 million $8,500,000 in 3,102 theaters; PTA: $2,740; Cumulative: $8,500,000 3. Love Hurts (Univeral) NEW – Cinemascore: C+; Metacritic: 35; Est. budget: $18 million $6,875,000 in 3,055 theaters; PTA: $1,899; Cumulative: $6,875,000 4. Mufasa: The Lion King (Disney) Week 8; Last weekend #3 $3,924,000 (-38%) in 2,945 (-235) theaters; PTA: $1,322; Cumulative: $235,206,000 5. Companion (WB) Week 2; Last weekend #2 $3,020,000 (-68%) in 3,285 (no change) theaters; PTA: $919; Cumulative: $15,487,000 6. One of Them Days (Sony) Week 4; Last weekend #4 $3,000,000 (-49%) in 2,051 (-255) theaters; PTA: $1,462; Cumulative: $39,372,000 7. Becoming Led Zeppelin (Sony Pictures Classics) NEW – Metacritic: 66 $2,627,000 in 369 theaters; PTA: $7,119; Cumulative: $2,627,000 8. Flight Risk (Lionsgate) Week 3; Last weekend #5 $2,600,000 (-52%) in 2,740 (-421) theaters; PTA: $949; Cumulative: $25,199,000 9. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Paramount) Week 8; Last weekend #6; also on PVOD $1,750,000 (-46%) in 2,061 (-604) theaters; PTA: $849; Cumulative: $233,094,000 10. Moana 2 (Disney) Week 11; Last weekend #7; also on PVOD $1,544,000 (-46%) in 1,785 (-415) theaters; PTA: $865; Cumulative: $456,118,000 Films (limited, expansions of limited) are listed by week in release, starting with those opened this week; after the first three weeks, only films with grosses over $5,000 are listed. Metacritic scores and initial film festivals recorded when available. After week two, per theater averages only listed for expanding films with under 100 theaters. OPENING (platform) Parthenope (A24) NEW – Metacritic: 54; Festivals include: Cannes 2024 $31,906 in 4 theaters; PTA: $7,977 Armand (IFC) NEW – Metacritic: 64; Festivals include: Cannes 2024 $23,000 in 2 theaters; PTA: $11,500 A Woman is a Woman (Rialto) REISSUE $11,000 in 1 theater; PTA: $11,000 OPENING (wide) Parasite (Neon) REISSUE $326,000 in 279 theaters; PTA: $1,689 HOLDOVERS No Other Land (no distributor) Week 2 $96,150 in 22 (+21) theaters; PTA: $4,370; Cumulative: $144,613 Presence (Neon) Week 3 $305,000 in 586 (-1,153) theaters; Cumulative: $6,662,000 I'm Still Here (Sony Pictures Classics) Week 4 $1,061,000 at 704 (+611) theaters; Cumulative: $2,316,000 The Last Showgirl (Roadside Attractions) Week 5 142 $75,590 in 83 (-59) theaters; Cumulative: $4,603,000 A Complete Unknown (Searchlight) Week 7 $1,241,000 in 1,305 (-210) theaters; Cumulative: $69,017,000 Nosferatu (Focus) Week 7; also on PVOD $300,000 in 467 (-516) theaters; Cumulative: $95,385,000 Babygirl (A24) Week 7; also on PVOD $122,595 in 152 (-156) theaters; Cumulative: $27,968,000 The Brutalist (A24) Week 8 $914,388 in 1,115 (-497) theaters; Cumulative: $13,727,000 The Room Next Door (Sony Pictures Classics) Week 8 $33,588 in 52 (-42) theaters; Cumulative: $2,321,000 September 5 (Paramount) Week 8; also on PVOD $118,000 in 202 (-196) theaters; Cumulative: $2,642,000 The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Neon) Week 10 $31,500 in 87 (-163) theaters; Cumulative: $747,807 Flow (Janus/Sideshow) Week 11; also on VOD $96,000 in 161 (no change) theaters; Cumulative: $4,068,000 A Real Pain (Searchlight) Week 15; also on VOD $21,000 in 35 (-145) theaters; Cumulative: $8,336,000 Conclave (Focus) Week 16; also on VOD and streaming $35,000 in 234 (-13) theaters; Cumulative: $32,099,000 Anora (Neon) Week 17; also on VOD $53,700 in 229 (-18) theaters; Cumulative: $15,308,000 Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
Asharq Al-Awsat
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
‘Dog Man' Bests ‘Heart Eyes,' ‘Love Hurts' at Box Office
On a quiet winter weekend at the box office, DreamWorks Animation's 'Dog Man' chased its own tail, repeating as the top movie in theaters. The animated Universal Pictures release, adapted from Dav Pilkey's popular graphic novel series, collected $13.7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Both new releases – the Ke Huy Quan action movie 'Love Hurts' and the Valentine's Day-themed slasher 'Heart Eyes' – were left nipping at the heels of 'Dog Man,' The Associated Press reported Hollywood often largely punts Super Bowl weekend to the small screen. Last year, Apple's much-derided 'Argylle' debuted on the same weekend. Instead, the movie industry spends more energy pitching its blockbusters in trailers for the huge football audience on TV. It wasn't a banner weekend for 'Dog Man.' It fell steeply, dropping 62% in it second weekend. But with a production budget of $40 million, 'Dog Man' has already tallied $54.1 million domestically in two weeks. Coming in second was Spyglass Media Group's 'Heart Eyes,' released by Sony. The horror-rom-com mashup earned $8.5 million from 3,102 locations. Reviews have been good for the film, directed by Josh Ruben and starring Oliva Holt and Mason Gooding, though audiences were less impressed. Moviegoers gave it a 'B-' CinemaScore. Spyglass made 'Heart Eyes' for $18 million. 'Love Hurts,' the action comedy from 87North Productions ('John Wick,' 'The Fall Guy'), debuted with a paltry $5.8 million in 3,055 theaters. In his first big movie role since his Oscar-winning comeback in 'Everything All at Once,' Ke Huy Quan stars as a mild-mannered realtor with a hitman past. Ariana DeBose co-stars. It, too, was modestly budgeted at $18 million. Audiences, however, mostly rejected the movie, giving 'Love Hurts' a 'C+' CinemaScore. Next weekend should bring Hollywood its biggest box-office weekend of the year with the release of Marvel's 'Captain America: Brave New World' and Sony's 'Paddington in Peru.' Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
Voice of America
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Voice of America
‘Dog Man' bests ‘Heart Eyes,' ‘Love Hurts' at box office
On a quiet winter weekend at the box office, DreamWorks Animation's 'Dog Man' chased its own tail, repeating as the top movie in theaters. The animated Universal Pictures release, adapted from Dav Pilkey's popular graphic novel series, collected $13.7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Both new releases — the Ke Huy Quan action movie 'Love Hurts' and the Valentine's Day-themed slasher 'Heart Eyes'— were left nipping at the heels of 'Dog Man.' Hollywood often largely punts Super Bowl weekend to the small screen. Last year, Apple's much-derided 'Argylle' debuted on the same weekend. Instead, the movie industry spends more energy pitching its blockbusters in trailers for the huge football audience on TV. It wasn't a banner weekend for 'Dog Man.' It fell steeply, dropping 62% in it second weekend. But with a production budget of $40 million, 'Dog Man' has already tallied $54.1 million domestically in two weeks. Coming in second was Spyglass Media Group's 'Heart Eyes,' released by Sony. The horror-rom-com mashup earned $8.5 million from 3,102 locations. Reviews have been good for the film, directed by Josh Ruben and starring Oliva Holt and Mason Gooding, though audiences were less impressed. Moviegoers gave it a 'B-' CinemaScore. Spyglass made 'Heart Eyes' for $18 million. 'Love Hurts,' the action comedy from 87North Productions ('John Wick,' 'The Fall Guy'), debuted with a paltry $5.8 million in 3,055 theaters. In his first big movie role since his Oscar-winning comeback in 'Everything All at Once,' Ke Huy Quan stars as a mild-mannered realtor with a hitman past. Ariana DeBose co-stars. It, too, was modestly budgeted at $18 million. Audiences, however, mostly rejected the movie, giving 'Love Hurts' a 'C+' CinemaScore. Next weekend should bring Hollywood its biggest box-office weekend of the year with the release of Marvel's 'Captain America: Brave New World' and Sony's 'Paddington in Peru.' Final domestic figures will be released Monday. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore: 1. 'Dog Man,' $13.7 million. 2. 'Heart Eyes,' $8.5 million. 3. 'Love Hurts,' $5.8 million. 4. 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' $3.9 million. 5. 'Companion,' $3 million. 6. 'One of Them Days,' $3 million. 7. 'Becoming Led Zeppelin,' $2.6 million. 8. 'Flight Risk,' $2.6 million. 9. 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' $1.8 million. 10. 'Moana 3,' $1.5 million.
Chicago Tribune
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
‘Dog Man' bests ‘Heart Eyes,' ‘Love Hurts' at box office
NEW YORK — On a quiet winter weekend at the box office, DreamWorks Animation's 'Dog Man' chased its own tail, repeating as the top movie in theaters. The animated Universal Pictures release, adapted from Dav Pilkey's popular graphic novel series, collected $13.7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Both new releases – the Ke Huy Quan action movie 'Love Hurts' and the Valentine's Day-themed slasher 'Heart Eyes' – were left nipping at the heels of 'Dog Man.' Hollywood often largely punts Super Bowl weekend to the small screen. Last year, Apple's much-derided 'Argylle' debuted on the same weekend. Instead, the movie industry spends more energy pitching its blockbusters in trailers for the huge football audience on TV. It wasn't a banner weekend for 'Dog Man.' It fell steeply, dropping 62% in it second weekend. But with a production budget of $40 million, 'Dog Man' has already tallied $54.1 million domestically in two weeks. Coming in second was Spyglass Media Group's 'Heart Eyes,' released by Sony. The horror-rom-com mashup earned $8.5 million from 3,102 locations. Reviews have been good for the film, directed by Josh Ruben and starring Oliva Holt and Mason Gooding, though audiences were less impressed. Moviegoers gave it a 'B-' CinemaScore. Spyglass made 'Heart Eyes' for $18 million. 'Love Hurts,' the action comedy from 87North Productions ('John Wick,' 'The Fall Guy'), debuted with a paltry $5.8 million in 3,055 theaters. In his first big movie role since his Oscar-winning comeback in 'Everything All at Once,' Ke Huy Quan stars as a mild-mannered realtor with a hitman past. Ariana DeBose co-stars. It, too, was modestly budgeted at $18 million. Audiences, however, mostly rejected the movie, giving 'Love Hurts' a 'C+' CinemaScore. Next weekend should bring Hollywood its biggest box-office weekend of the year with the release of Marvel's 'Captain America: Brave New World' and Sony's 'Paddington in Peru.' Final domestic figures will be released Monday. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore: 1. 'Dog Man,' $13.7 million. 2. 'Heart Eyes,' $8.5 million. 3. 'Love Hurts,' $5.8 million. 4. 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' $3.9 million. 5. 'Companion,' $3 million. 6. 'One of Them Days,' $3 million. 7. 'Becoming Led Zeppelin,' $2.6 million. 8. 'Flight Risk,' $2.6 million. 9. 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' $1.8 million. 10. 'Moana 3,' $1.5 million. Originally Published: February 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM CST
