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“Avatar: The Way of Water” (PG-13) – James Cameron’s latest blockbuster reaches Disney’s streaming service on June 7, after bringing home $2.3 billion at the box office. As the sequel to Cameron’s 2009 film, “The Way of Water” takes place 16 years after Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) became part of the Na’vi, where he is now the chief and raises a family alongside his mate, Neytiri (Zoe Saldana). But the Resources Development Administration is as determined as ever to colonize Pandora, so Jake and his family are forced to move away from their home toward the reef people, where they learn the way of water. If you thought the first film was visually appealing, the special effects of the second film will blow your mind. (Disney+)
Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye star in “The Idol.” (Max photo)
“The Idol” (TV-MA) – “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson continues to push the envelope when it comes to his shows. “The Idol,” his latest project, focuses on pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) following a nervous breakdown that put her career on halt. Jocelyn meets modern-day cult leader Tedros (Abel Tesfaye), who ignites the fire inside her to get her career pumping again. This project, however, hasn’t had the smoothest start. After the original director, Amy Seimetz, exited the show, Levinson took over and implemented Tesfaye’s critiques that the show was “leaning too much into a female perspective.” Following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, critics have called the show perverse, toxic and regressive. The first episode is out now on streaming for you to decide for yourself. (Max)
“Shooting Stars” (PG-13) – Based on the 2009 book about LeBron James’ beginnings in basketball, this film centers on James and three of his best friends who’ve been playing basketball together since they were kids. Even though the boys play for their own reasons, the love of the game and the love for their “Fab Four” unite them. So, when their coach threatens to separate them, they collectively decide to switch to a Catholic school to remain together. But this transfer comes with great obstacles that could tear the Fab Four apart on their way to securing a championship for their new school. “Stranger Things” star Caleb McLaughlin stars in this sports biopic out now. (Peacock)
“Flamin’ Hot” (PG-13) – Eva Longoria makes her feature film directorial debut with quite the savory tale – the origin story of a cherished snack called Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Richard Montanez gets a new job as a Frito-Lay janitor, but he quickly learns that his factory could close because Frito-Lay isn’t producing enough orders. Then, one day, an idea comes to him. What Frito-Lay needed was a spicy chip, a snack that the underrecognized Hispanic population could really enjoy. The rest is finger-lickin’ history. Jesse Garcia, Dennis Haysbert, Tony Shalhoub and Matt Walsh star in this biographical comedy-drama out on June 9. (Hulu)
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