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The past couple of weeks have been difficult for the box office. The likes of James Gunn and Peter Safran's Supergirl, Illumination's Minions & Monsters, and the live-action Moana movie all struggled in their theatrical debuts, showing yet again that audiences are hungry for fresh ideas. This weekend, there is almost no doubt that the biggest new arrival will be far from a disappointment, as Christopher Nolan's most ambitious film yet, The Odyssey, sails onto global screens. Aside from what's going on at the box office, what else should you be watching this weekend? Here's a list of three movies you should stream this weekend on Netflix.
Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 64% | IMDb: 6.6/10
Based on Suzanne Collins' books of the same name, The Hunger Games is one of the biggest movie franchises of the past two decades. In 2023, a prequel to the hugely successful original, set 64 years before Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) volunteered as tribute, arrived in the form of The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, which follows an unlikely, complicated, blossoming romance during the 10th Hunger Games.
Ahead of the release of a second prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, this November, remind yourself of the twisting drama and dark romance of The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes this weekend. Starring the likes of Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, and Viola Davis, this gripping story is led by an outstanding cast packed with talent, all working at their best.
'Apollo 13' (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 7.7/10
Right now, Tom Hanks is treating theatergoing audiences to acclaimed family fun in Toy Story 5. If you can't get enough of one of Hollywood's best, then why not catch his ambitious sci-fi gem this weekend on Netflix? Based on the book Lost Moon by Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger, two-time Academy Award winner Ron Howard's Apollo 13 follows NASA's attempts to return the damaged ship safely to Earth.
As grand in its scope and sentiment as it is detailed in its character drama, Apollo 13 might be one of the most underrated sci-fi movies of the '90s. Boasting one of Hanks' best performances, alongside Bill Paxton, Top Gun: Maverick's Ed Harris, Gary Sinise, and Kevin Bacon,this box office smash is just as breathtaking today as it was three decades ago when it earned a global haul of $335 million against a $65 million budget.
'High Fidelity' (2000)
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 7.4/10
We might watch movies for visual pleasure, but the art of curating a great soundtrack is also worth celebrating. With that in mind, why not indulge in one of the very best this weekend — featuring the likes of Elton John, The Velvet Underground, Queen, Elvis Costello, and more — in High Fidelity, Stephen Frears’ 2000 romantic comedy based on Nick Hornby’s 1995 novel of the same name.
The film stars John Cusack as Rob Gordon, the owner of a failing record store who believes in the traditional consumption and selling of music. After his girlfriend, Laura (Iben Hjejle), walks out on him, Rob is forced to examine what went wrong. An undeniable modern cult classic, this brilliantly funny and surprisingly touching rom-com is a must-watch for anyone with even a slight taste in music.
