New movies to watch this weekend: See 'Her Private Hell' in theaters, rent 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' and 'Disclosure Day,' stream 'The Dink'
This weekend movie guide highlights what is currently playing in theaters and what you can watch from home. The biggest theatrical release is Her Private Hell, a nonlinear drama from director Nicolas Winding Refn. The film features a mysterious mist and a killer known as The Leather Man. Critics are divided on the project. Other films in theaters include Motor City, a wordless action film set in 1970s Detroit, and Hadestown, a filmed stage performance.
If you prefer to stay home, several blockbusters are now available to rent or buy. This includes the latest Star Wars entry, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Steven Spielberg’s alien-centric Disclosure Day. Both films have received mixed reactions from critics, with questions raised about the necessity of the Star Wars spinoff and the pacing of the Spielberg feature. The latest entry in the Scary Movie parody franchise is also available for purchase, though early feedback suggests it struggles to capture the humor of its predecessors.
Streaming platforms offer a few specific options for viewers this week. The Dink, a comedy about pickleball starring Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen, is now on Apple TV. Hulu has added Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, which blends mockumentary elements with elaborate public stunts. Finally, Masters of the Universe is streaming on Prime Video. Whether you are looking for a theater experience or a quiet night on the couch, this week’s release schedule provides several choices for different preferences.