This week brings a host of new movies and TV shows into our lives, with US Netflix subscribers finally getting to watch ESPN's documentary series The Last Dance, while Amazon Prime Video subscribers get a new movie and tv show. 'a special stand-up. It's not a minor week for streaming services as such, but it's one of the quietest in recent history. However, next week will change all that, as Season 2 of The Umbrella Academy finally lands on Netflix, and Disney Plus launches the new series Muppets Now. So here are our highlights of what's streaming this week on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and other streaming services.
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The Last Dance (Netflix)
International Netflix users have had a chance to catch ESPN's hit basketball documentary series since it first aired, but for those in the US who haven't seen The Last Dance on cable, you can stream it all now. Follow the Chicago Bulls' triumphant 1997-1998 season and behind the scenes of the drama through never-before-seen footage and testimonials from Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. It is worth a visit even if you are not interested in basketball. Streaming now on Netflix worldwide
Room 104 (HBO Max)
Room 104 is one of the most interesting anthology shows of the post-Black Mirror era, with each episode taking place in the same room in the same motel, with completely different occupants each time. The fourth and final season begins this week, and this series of episodes will star Brooklyn Nine Nine's Dave Bautista and Melissa Fumero, among others. In the UK, Sky has the rights to Room 104, but it's unclear when that season will be released. Streaming on HBO Max from July 24
Jim Gaffigan: Pale Tourist (Amazon Prime Video)
You usually expect to find new specials from popular comedians on Netflix, but this week Amazon Prime Video is releasing a new special from American comedian Jim Gaffigan. The high-level principle of this show is that Gaffigan goes to another country, then writes and makes the entire show from scratch during this very visit based on his experiences there. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video on July 24
Radioactive (Amazon Prime Video)
This biopic stars Gone Girl's Rosamund Pike as pioneering physicist Marie Skłodowska Curie, and explores her groundbreaking work on radioactivity with her husband Pierre, which will lead to two Nobel Prizes. While the trailer looks like a pretty standard period film, critics liked Radioactive, with the movie earning 70% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Radioactive is launching on Amazon Prime Video in the US and UK at the same time, so you should be able to stream it wherever you are. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video on July 24
Rogue Trip (Disney Plus)
It's not the biggest week for new releases on Disney Plus (although the new Muppets Now series will debut on July 31, which is to be expected), but National Geographic is launching a new series on the platform this week. It's a travel show starring American journalist Bob Woodruff and his son, who head off to less obvious vacation destinations to shed light on the kinds of amazing experiences you can find off the beaten path. Broadcast on Disney Plus from July 24
The Kissing Booth 2 (Netflix)
On the family entertainment side, The Kissing Booth 2 feels like another harmless part of high school romance, with actors looking a bit too old for their roles. The first movie was met with mixed reviews, with only 17% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, but it was a huge hit for Netflix. Streaming on Netflix from July 24
Rental (VOD)
Isn't it about time we had a horror movie about an AirBnB-style rental from hell? Actor Dave Franco directs this horror film that centers on two couples renting a property on the beach, who begin to believe that their host is watching them. Dan Stevens (The Guest) and Alison Brie (GLOW) star in this film, which is being released direct-to-VOD. It might be worth checking out if you run out of new movies to watch while theaters remain closed. Available on VOD from July 24