There are several great shows and movies to watch this weekend.We had theInvincibleSeason 3 finalepremiere on Prime Video andA24’sOpusstarringAyo Edebiriplaying in theaters. We narrowed down our list to the best of the best playing in theaters and premiering on streaming. Here’s what you need to watch this weekend.
‘The Wheel of Time’
Where To Watch: On Prime Video
‘The Wheel of Time’ Season 3 Review: Prime Video’s Epic Fantasy Series Raises the Bar in Every Way
‘The Wheel of Time’ Season 3 premieres March 13.
The Wheel of TimeSeason 3 picks up right where we left off. After defeating Ishamael at the end of Season 2, Rand reunites with his friends at Falme and is declared the Dragon Reborn. But in Season 3, the threats against the Light are multiplying: the White Tower stands divided, the Black Ajah run free, old enemies return to the Two Rivers, and the remaining Forsaken are in hot pursuit of the Dragon. As the ties to his past begin to unravel, and his corrupted power grows stronger, Rand becomes increasingly unrecognizable to his closest allies.
Carly Lanegave the season high praise, saying:Three seasons in,The Wheel of Timeonly continues to top itselfthrough riveting performances, stunning new locations, well-defined worldbuilding, and an arguably timeless fantasy narrative that more than deserves to play out for as many renewals as it takes to reach the very end.
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‘Dope Thief’
Where To Watch: On AppleTV+
‘Dope Thief’ Review: Great Performances Save Apple TV+’s Wildly Convoluted Drug Heist Drama
Has Brian Tyree Henry ever disappointed?
Two lifelong friends (Brian Tyree HenryandWagner Moura) in Philadelphia pose as DEA agents to rob small-time drug dealers. It’s a perfect grift until they choose the wrong mark and become targets of a massive narcotics enterprise.
Megan Vicksaid in her review:Ultimately,Dope Thiefhas an intriguing premise that elevates it beyond your typical drug heist series, and it’s carried off by world-class actors. However, some dead weight in the writing could have been shaved off or sharpened up to make a more coherent story.
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‘Novocaine’
Where To Watch: In Theaters
‘Novocaine’ Review: Jack Quaid Kills it in a Gory Body-Horror Action Rom-Com With Heart
‘Novocaine’ is a beautifully bonkers action-rom-com that leans into body horror territory for laughs, finding love.
When the girl of his dreams gets kidnapped, a man turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected advantage as he fights a bunch of thugs to get her back.
Jeff Ewinghighlights the incredible cast ofNovocaine:Jack Quaid kills it as the mostly-every-man putting his body on the line for a woman who changed his life, and he sells the hell out of the premise. Amber Midthunder delivers a complex and enticing charm and badassery when needed, for a layered character.
Where To Watch: On Disney+
‘Moana 2’ Review: Disney Crafts an Expansive Sequel That Only Goes So Far Beyond the Original
Disney’s sequel shows the possibilities this world has to offer while expanding on the dynamics of the first film.
We’re headed back to the coast of Motunui inMoana 2! Finally making its way to Disney+, the sequel sees Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho) journey to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors.
We often ask if a sequel is ever worth making. Thankfully, even if it’s not as good as the first,Moana 2earns its place in our hearts.Ross Bonaimesaid in his review:Still, after a few missteps with films likeWishandStrange World,Moana 2brings back the magic to Disney animation that has been missing for the past few years. This is a solid way to justify returning to this universe, with the expansion of this world an exciting prospect, and a strong bond between Moana and Maui making this journey worthwhile.
