There are a lot of reasons to head to the cinema this week as three big films are being released: the horror film The Black Phone starring Ethan Hawke, the musical epic Elvis by director Baz Luhrmann, and the science-fiction horror Crimes of the Future directed by David Cronenberg.
Streaming is also loaded with titles that you shouldn’t miss. The third season of Umbrella Academy and the highly anticipated Korean version of Money Heist arrives on Netflix, while the new season of The Handmaid’s Tale streams on Starz Play and the series finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi also arrives on Disney+ this week.
The Black Phone
Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson returns to his horror roots in The Black Phone. In the film, Ethan Hawke plays as a serial killer that kidnaps a young boy named Finney Shaw. Held captive inside a room with a disconnected phone, he realises that he can talk to the killer’s previous victims through it, who all want to help him escape his captor.
The Black Phone is showing in UAE and Saudi Arabia cinemas on June 23rd
Elvis
Baz Luhrmann returns with the musical epic Elvis. Based on the life of Elvis Presley, the film chronicles the crazy and scandalous career of the famed rock and roll star. Austin Butler plays the iconic singer, and Tom Hanks plays his manager Colonel Tom Parker.
Elvis is showing in UAE and Saudi Arabia cinemas on June 23rd
Crimes of the Future
Director David Cronenberg needs no introduction, and his latest science-fiction horror film has been generating positive word of mouth since its debut at the Cannes Film Festival. It looks at the continuous progression of the human species through new mutations. Celebrity performer Saul Tenser is one such individual, but a mysterious group is planning to use Saul’s transformations in showcasing the next phase of human evolution.
Crimes of the Future is showing in UAE and Saudi Arabia cinemas on June 23rd
The Man From Toronto
Starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, this action-comedy follows Teddy, a New Yorker who has been mistaken as the “Man from Toronto.” Trying to clear his name, he unknowingly winds up with the real one when both of them check into the same Airbnb.
The Man From Toronto is streaming on Netflix on June 24th
The Umbrella Academy
After preventing 1963’s doomsday, everyone returns home and tries to live and move on with their lives. But that happiness is short-lived as a new school, Sparrow Academy faces off with Umbrella that makes them rethink their choices while navigating new challenges and surprises.
Season 3 is releasing on Netflix on June 22nd
Man Vs Bee
Rowan Atkinson plays Trevor, a bumbling father who gets a new job as a housesitter. On his first day at work, he gets assigned to a mansion filled with valuables. When a bee enters the place, comedic chaos ensues as Trevor tries to catch it, putting all the priceless artworks and classic cars at risk.
Man Vs Bee is streaming on Netflix on June 24th.
Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area
Set in a fictional Joint Economic Area, this Korean remake of the popular series pits the same characters in a new setting with a new Hahoe-inspired mask. Yoo ji-tae will play the Professor, the brains behind this heist. Joining him is Park Hae-soo from Squid Game.
Part 1 is streaming on Netflix on June 24th
Loot
Billionaire Molly Novak thought she had a perfect life – that is when she found out about her husband’s betrayal for the past 20 years. She then goes into a downward spiral that threatens to destroy her life and everyone around her until a charitable foundation steps in and offers to get her back on her feet.
Loot is streaming on Apple TV+ on June 24th
Chloe
How far will you go to be someone? In this psychological thriller, Becky finds comfort in watching the social media feed of Chloe, her one-time teenage friend. When Chloe suddenly dies, Becky assumes a new identity and slowly integrates herself into the lives of Chloe’s friends. How long can she
Season 1 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video on June 24th
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Set after the events of Revenge of the Sith, former Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi contends with the fall and corruption of his former apprentice Anakin Skywalker to the dark side. Skywalker, now known as the fearful Darth Vader, will scour the far reaches of the galaxy to find Obi-Wan and get his revenge.
The season finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi is streaming on Disney+ on June 22nd
