Best new films on streaming – quick links
Kung Fu Panda 4 (3 November) – Paramount+
- Director: Mike Mitchell
- Genre: Fantasy, Family
- Cast: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Awkwafina, Viola Davis
- Runtime: 94 minutes
After three epic adventures, Po the Dragon Warrior is called upon by destiny to take a break and become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. The only problem? Po knows nothing about spiritual leadership and must first find and train a new Dragon Warrior.
Meanwhile, a wicked sorceress named Chameleon, a shapeshifting lizard with her eyes on Po’s Staff of Wisdom, threatens to unleash his old foes. To stop her, Po teams up with Zhen, a crafty corsac fox and skilled thief who becomes an unlikely ally. Watch the trailer.
Karate Kid: Legends (3 November) – Prime Video
- Director: Jonathan Entwistle
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Ben Wang, Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Sadie Stanley, Joshua Jackson
- Runtime: 94 minutes
After relocating to New York City, kung fu prodigy Li Fong attracts unwanted attention and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han, and the legendary Daniel LaRusso, Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown. Watch the trailer.
Fantastic Four: First Steps (5 November) – Disney+
- Director: Matt Shakman
- Genre: Fantasy
- Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn
- Runtime: 115 minutes
Set against the backdrop of a ’60s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel’s First Family faces a daunting challenge. Forced to balance being heroes with their family bond, they must defend Earth from a space god and his enigmatic herald. Watch the trailer.
From the ScreenHub review: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a lovingly styled, spirited and cheerily sweet, out-of-time capsule unbothered by the minutiae of the MCU. While that can’t last forever, Shakman’s first step into the FF hall of fame is a bright and breezy treat with a beating heart and a generous dash of wonder.’
Frankenstein (7 November) – Netflix
- Director: Guillermo del Toro
- Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
- Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz
- Runtime: 150 minutes
A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Watch the trailer.
From the ScreenHub review: ‘Shelley’s majesty always lay in her sympathy for the so-called devil, the ‘monster’ who just wanted to be loved by his father, or at least granted a companion in his stead. As Alexandre Desplat’s haunting score swings the pendulum from love to hatred and back, it’s a credit to writer/director del Toro and his stars Isaac and Elordi that the pair’s final words for one another feel well-earned.’
Drop (9 November) – Binge
- Director: Christopher Landon
- Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Cast: Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane
- Runtime: 95 minutes
A widowed mother’s first date in years takes a terrifying turn when she’s bombarded with anonymous threatening messages on her phone during their upscale dinner, leaving her questioning if her charming date is behind the harassment. Watch the trailer.
