7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (May 10)
Catch The Iron Claw, Doctor Who, Dark Matter, and more
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This year’s latest headline-grabbing blockbuster,Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is now playing in theaters worldwide, but if you aren’t heading out to watch CGI monkeys beat the living bejesus out of each other, the likes ofNetflix,MaxandPrime Videohave plenty to keep you entertained from the comfort of your own home.
Leading the charge this weekend is acclaimed sports dramaThe Iron Claw, which joins the likes ofBarbie,WonkaandThe Zone of Interestin Max’s ever-growing movie library. Elsewhere,Doctor Whoseason 14 begins streaming onDisney Plus, whileDark Mattercomes toApple TV Plus.
Below, we’ve rounded up the biggest new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend.
The Iron Claw (Max)
With the release ofCivil War,Love Lies BleedingandThe Zone of Interest, it’s been a strong year for A24 movies, and another of the studio’s recent hits,The Iron Claw, finally begins streaming on Max this weekend.
Directed by Sean Durkin, this biographical sports drama tells the story of the real-life Von Erich brothers, a family of professional wrestlers who defied personal tragedy to triumph in the ring in the early 1980s. Zac Efron leads the cast alongside Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney and Lily James.
Upon its release in November 2023, critics describedThe Iron Clawas “terrific” and “devastating”, with particular praise going towards Efron’s performance as Kevin Von Erich. Expect this one to make our list of thebest Max moviesvery soon.
Now available to stream on Max.
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Doctor Who season 14 (Disney Plus, BBC iPlayer)
Ncuti Gatwa’s solo stint as the world’s most famous Time Lord kicked off last year in a Christmas special episode, but the fourteenth (fourteenth!) season ofDoctor Whogets underway for real on Disney Plus in the US and BBC iPlayer in the UK this weekend.
New episodes of the long-running sci-fi show find The Doctor joined by new companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) on yet more planet-hopping adventures, with Jonathan Groff, Jinkx Monsoon and Indira Varma all confirmed to appear as guest stars.
The first two episodes ofDoctor Whoseason 14 are available to stream now, with the new season’s remaining episodes set to arrive weekly every Friday.
Now available to stream on Disney Plus in the US and BBC iPlayer in the UK.
Dark Matter (Apple TV Plus)
Joel Edgerton returns to small screen action this weekend inAppleTV Plus’ new sci-fi seriesDark Matter.
Adapted from Blake Crouch’s 2016 novel of the same name, this eight-episode thriller centers on a renowned astrophysicist (Edgerton) who, after being abducted into an alternate version of his life, must find a way back to his own timeline. Jennifer Connelly and Alice Braga also star.
Critics have describedDark Matteras a “fun multiverse thriller” and a “starry and intriguing sci-fi series”, so it could be among thebest Apple TV Plus showsof the year.
Now available to stream on Apple TV Plus.
Mother of The Bride (Netflix)
If you’re in the mood for some pulpy escapism this weekend, look no further thanMother of The Brideon Netflix.
Directed by Mark Waters (ofFreaky FridayandMean Girlsfame), this streaming-exclusive rom-com stars Brooke Shields as a mother who, after arriving in Thailand for her daughter’s wedding, discovers that the father of her son-in-law-to-be (Benjamin Bratt) is the same man who broke her heart in college (classic!).
If that all sounds remarkably similar to the plot ofTicket to Paradise(2022), that’s because it is, but rom-com fans will surely find plenty to enjoy inMother of The Bridenonetheless (even if it’s not thebest Netflix movieof all time).
Now available to stream on Netflix.
Clarkson’s Farm season 3 (Prime Video)
Having begun streaming last weekend,Clarkson’s Farm season 3is now available to stream in its eight-episode entirety on Prime Video.
This latest season of the surprisingly wholesome reality series finds the UK’s foremost potty-mouthed motorhead, Jeremy Clarkson, once again struggling to grapple with the realities of running his own 1000-acre farm in Oxfordshire, England.
Clarkson’s Farmhas already been renewed for a fourth season on Prime Video, so it’s pretty hard to argue against the show’s status as one of thebest Prime Video seriesof the past few years.
Now available to stream on Prime Video.
Bodkin (Netflix)
Netflix will be hoping that its latest understated thriller,Bodkin, can replicate the success of breakout hitBaby Reindeer, which is among thebest Netflix showsof 2024.
This seven-episode black comedy series – which comes from Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground production company – follows a group of podcasters as they investigate a string of mysterious disappearances in an idyllic Irish town. Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen and Robyn Cara lead the show’s cast.
Critics have describedBodkinas a “funny Irish thriller forOnly Murders in the Buildingfans,” so if you’re fond of Steve Martin and John Hoffman’s acclaimed Hulu series, this new Netflix show could be worth a go.
Now available to stream on Netflix.
Let It Be (Disney Plus)
This week’s new documentary pick,Let It Be, is actually a restored version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s long-out-of-print 1970 Beatles documentary, whichThe Lord of the Ringsdirector Peter Jackson has resurrected for Disney Plus.
This feature-length film follows the legendary rock band in January 1969 as they rehearse and record for what was to become their twelfth and final studio album,Let It Be. The new documentary also features fully restored footage of the Beatles’ unannounced rooftop concert, which proved to be the group’s last public performance as a foursome.
Now available to stream on Disney Plus.
For more streaming coverage, check out our guides on thebest Disney Plus movies,best Netflix films,new Prime Video moviesandnew Max films.
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