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“Murder Mystery 2” (PG-13) – Even though the first “Murder Mystery” doesn’t exactly hook you into the most satisfying whodunnit, it was still an amusing watch nonetheless and prompted Netflix to return with a sequel. Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston reprise their roles as married couple Nick and Audrey Spitz, who are invited to the wedding of Maharajah Vikram – a suspect in the previous murder mystery that took place in the first film. But, at the wedding, the Maharajah gets kidnapped, so the Spitzes, as the most unqualified detectives, naturally see this as a prime opportunity to solve yet another case. Premieres March 31. (Netflix)
“The Estate” (R) – Macey (Toni Collette) and Savannah (Anna Farris) are owners of a sinking business. When they receive news from their mother that their wealthy Aunt Hilda has terminal cancer, the desperate sisters hatch a plan to visit Hilda and see if they can squeeze themselves into her will before she passes. Upon their arrival, Macey and Savannah realize that their two-faced cousin Beatrice (Rosemarie DeWitt) is already staying with Hilda; their other cousin, Richard (David Duchovny), arrives shortly after them. With all the family gathered around for the same reason, who will get to walk away with the money from Hilda’s estate? Kathleen Turner stars as none other than Aunt Hilda in this black comedy out now. (Hulu)
From left, Taron Egerton, Sofia Lebedeva and Nikita Efremov star in “Tetris.” (AppleTV+ photo)
“Tetris” (R) – Who knew the journey behind bringing the puzzle game Tetris to players across the world would be so tumultuous? Taron Egerton (“Rocketman”) stars as businessman Henk Rogers, who attempts to secure the rights of Tetris and get it packaged with the new Game Boy console. Henk must travel from the U.S. to the Soviet Union, during a time when tensions are still high between both countries, to meet with the Russian developer of Tetris. What should have been simple negotiations for a game turns into a dangerous, high-stake battle for all involved. Premieres March 31. (AppleTV+)
“The Power” (TV-16+) – Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Naomi Alderman, this upcoming sci-fi drama series hits streaming March 31. Out of nowhere, thousands of teenage girls around the world begin harnessing the power to electrocute others, as electric jolts pour out of their fingertips. Since a multitude of girls can now utilize this power however they wish, it completely upends society as we know it. Depending on how well the girl can wield her power, she could send a piece of paper into flames, light a car on fire, or even take down a potential assailant. So, now that girls really have the power, will they be able to keep it? (Prime Video)
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