Streaming Roundup: Mandalorian & Grogu, Alix Earle Reality Show, New Ellie Goulding Album
A look at the week's notable streaming releases, including new Star Wars, music from Ellie Goulding, and a reality series from Alix Earle.
This week's streaming lineup is a mixed bag, offering everything from a return to a galaxy far, far away to a new reality series from a popular influencer. Here's a look at some of the notable titles landing on your favorite platforms.
'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' makes its streaming debut on Disney+ this Wednesday. The film, directed by Jon Favreau, follows Din Djarin and his young charge, Grogu, on a dangerous mission. While it didn't make a huge splash at the box office, the streaming release gives it a second chance with audiences. Critics have noted it's an overlong and violent chapter that leans heavily on computer effects.
'Scary Movie' returns with its sixth installment on Paramount+ this Thursday. The Wayans family is back for this horror spoof, marking their return to the franchise after a long absence. The film, which was a theatrical hit in June, is described as a series of skits riffing on current and past horror films, as well as topical events.
'The Runner', an action thriller starring Gal Gadot, premieres on Prime Video Wednesday. Gadot plays a lawyer who must traverse London on foot to save her kidnapped son.
Music fans have new albums to look forward to. Ellie Goulding's sixth studio album, 'I Know Too Much', drops Friday. The record, her first since her divorce, features a range of sounds from anthemic synth-pop to acoustic ballads. Meanwhile, Natalie Imbruglia releases her seventh album, 'Algorithm', which offers dreamy guitar pop that may surprise listeners who only know her for her 90s hit.
On the TV front, Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen' returns for a second season on Netflix Thursday, picking up a year after the first season's events. Glen Powell's comedy 'Chad Powers' also returns for a second season on Hulu, with all six episodes dropping at once.
Finally, influencer Alix Earle stars in a new reality series, 'Earle Meets World', premiering Friday on Netflix. The show follows Earle, her sister, and their blended family.
For gamers, 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' from Rebel Wolves launches Thursday, offering a dark fantasy RPG set in 14th-century Europe. Capcom's 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' also arrives Friday, marking the first new entry in the series in nearly two decades.