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“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (PG-13) – Is it the end of Jason Momoa’s “Aquaman”? In December 2023, Momoa told “Entertainment Tonight” that if the audience loves the sequel, “there’s a possibility” of a third film getting greenlit. But after negative reviews and the film only making $434 million against a budget of $215 million, it doesn’t look too good. In the sequel, Momoa stars as Arthur Curry four years after the events of the first movie. Now a married family man, Arthur splits his life between the land and sea, while Black Manta still seeks revenge in the shadows. When he learns of Manta’s plans, Arthur breaks Orm, his half-brother, out of prison to join him in the fight against Manta. Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman reprise their roles from the first film. Out now. (Max)
Joey King, left, and Logan Lerman star in “We Were the Lucky Ones.” (Hulu photo)
“We Were the Lucky Ones” (TV-MA) – After starring in the 2022 film “Bullet Train” together, Joey King and Logan Lerman reunite to lead this new eight-episode series based on the historical novel written by Georgia Hunter. King and Lerman respectively portray Halina and Addy Kurc, two siblings in a Jewish family of seven who live in Poland at the start of World War II. The large family inevitably gets separated as the war carries on, taking them far away from home and spreading them across continents. Amid the tragic circumstances they’re forced to endure, the Kurc family is determined to keep their resilience and reunite with each other once the war ends. The first three episodes premiere March 28. (Hulu)
“Palm Royale” (TV-MA) – In this period-comedy miniseries based on “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie” by Juliet McDaniel, Kristen Wiig (“Wonder Woman 1984”) takes on the role of Maxine Simmons. Maxine is a woman desperate to join high-society life in 1969 Palm Springs, California, after getting dumped by her husband and social circle. She sets her sights on the Palm Royale, an exclusive club whose elite members are dripping with glamour and vanity. But if she truly wants to get to the top of the Palm Royale, Maxine must sacrifice parts of herself to become the person she wishes to be. The series co-stars Ricky Martin (“The Assassination of Gianna Versace”), Laura Dern (“Big Little Lies”) and the legendary Carol Burnett. The first three episodes are out now! (Apple TV+)
“Road House” (R) – Almost 35 years after the 1989 film “Road House” starring Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliot released, a reimagining starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor has made its way to streaming. Gyllenhaal takes on the lead role as Dalton, a former UFC fighter who gets hired to work as a bouncer at a roadhouse in the Florida Keys. The joint attracts a great number of rowdy customers, but none are a match for Dalton’s fists. However, when news of Dalton’s immaculate butt-kicking hits the ears of Ben Brandt (Billy Magnussen), the heir of a criminal empire, Ben will stop at nothing to shut Dalton and the roadhouse down. For anyone who loves nonstop action, this one’s for you! Out now. (Prime Video)
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