Entertainment enthusiasts will find no shortage of fresh content arriving on streaming services this week, featuring everything from pop music comebacks to zombie horror games.
The week’s highlights include the highly anticipated return of Bruno Mars with new solo material, K-pop sensation Blackpink reuniting as a group, and an intimate documentary exploring Paul McCartney’s journey following his Beatles years, according to Associated Press entertainment reporters.
Director Andrew Stanton, known for his acclaimed Pixar work on “WALL-E” and “Finding Nemo,” ventures back into live-action territory after his 2012 “John Carter” disappointment. His latest effort, “In the Blink of an Eye,” weaves together multiple storylines examining world history, featuring performances by Kate McKinnon, Rashida Jones and Daveed Diggs. Despite receiving mixed reviews at January’s Sundance Film Festival, the film launches Friday, Feb. 27 on Hulu.
The entertainment industry’s Actor Awards, previously known as the SAG Awards, will broadcast live on Netflix March 1. These honors from the SAG-AFTRA union serve as significant Oscar forecasters, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” leading this year’s nominations.
Music lovers can dive into “Paul McCartney: Man on the Run,” a documentary series from Morgan Neville, the filmmaker behind “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and “Piece by Piece.” Rather than covering Beatles history, this Amazon Prime Video release focuses on McCartney’s 1970s era, including his Wings period and beyond, premiering Friday, Feb. 27.
That same Friday marks Bruno Mars’ musical comeback with “The Romantic,” his fourth complete album and first solo effort since 2016’s successful “24K Magic.” This doesn’t count his popular collaboration with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic on 2021’s “An Evening with Silk Sonic.” Mars continues his signature retro-pop style, with opening track “I Just Might” delivering uplifting disco-pop-soul vibes.
K-pop powerhouse Blackpink reunites after successful individual careers that included viral hits like “APT.” and “The White Lotus” appearances. Members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa drop their “Deadline” EP on Friday, featuring five tracks including the bilingual “Jump,” described as energetic europop with hardstyle influences perfect for Vegas nightlife.
Television offerings include “Paradise” season two on Hulu Monday, continuing Sterling K. Brown’s story as Secret Service agent Xavier protecting President James Marsden’s character. After season one revealed their survival in an underground bunker during an apocalypse, Xavier now searches for his missing wife, with Shailene Woodley joining returning cast members Julianne Nicholson and Marsden.
“Survivor” reaches its milestone 50th season Wednesday on Paramount+ and CBS, featuring returning contestants including “The White Lotus” creator Mike White in a three-hour premiere episode.
Nostalgia continues with “Scrubs” returning to Hulu Thursday, sixteen years after its finale, bringing back Zach Braff’s medical comedy with original cast members Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke and Judy Reyes.
Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman, who previously collaborated on “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” executive produce Prime Video’s Civil War series “The Gray House.” The eight-episode series stars Mary Louise Parker, Ben Vereen, Robert Knepper and Paul Anderson, all episodes available Thursday.
MGM+ launches “American Classic” Sunday, April 1, starring Kevin Kline as a former Broadway performer who returns home to direct a local “Our Town” production while clashing with his ex-girlfriend-turned-mayor, played by Laura Linney.
Gaming enthusiasts can experience “Resident Evil Requiem,” the ninth main franchise entry arriving 30 years after Capcom’s original zombie-filled bioweapon saga. Players control FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, armed with limited weapons and focused on survival, while veteran character Leon Kennedy returns with expanded firepower. The game launches Friday, Feb. 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch 2 and PC, targeting both survival horror purists and action-oriented players.
