Winter is prime time for exceptional viewing, and this season’s slate doesn’t disappoint. Returning favourites, buzzy new dramas and blockbuster cinema releases are arriving in quick succession, making now the perfect moment to refresh your watch list. Whether you’re in the mood for an addictive series, an edge-of-your-seat thriller or a film best experienced on the big screen, these are the releases we’re most looking forward to.
New Series
The Five-Star Weekend
When & Where to Watch: Hayu
Starring: Jennifer Garner, Gemma Chan, Chloë Sevigny
Set against the idyllic backdrop of Nantucket, The Five-Star Weekend follows Hollis as she gathers her oldest friends for a luxurious weekend of food, conversation and reflection after the sudden loss of her husband. But beneath the polished setting lie old wounds, hidden truths and complicated relationships, making this glossy drama as emotionally layered as it is visually indulgent.
The Hawk
When & Where to Watch: Netflix, 16th July
Starring: Will Ferrell, Jimmy Tatro, Molly Shannon
Will Ferrell swaps the racetrack for the fairway in this sports comedy about Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, a former golfing superstar determined to prove his career isn’t over. As he chases one last major championship, he’s forced to confront a changing game, an ambitious son, an estranged family and the reality that his greatest challenge may be accepting who he has become. Equal parts comeback story and comedy, The Hawk blends Ferrell’s signature humour with an unexpectedly heartfelt look at ambition, legacy and second chances.
Little House on the Prairie
When & Where to Watch: Netflix
Starring: Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald
Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved books, Little House on the Prairie follows the Ingalls family as they begin a new life on the American frontier. Seen through the eyes of young Laura, the series balances family drama, adventure and resilience with a more historically grounded perspective, making this reimagining feel as relevant for new audiences as it is nostalgic for old ones.
Lucky
When & Where to Watch: Apple TV
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant
Based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel, Lucky follows a gifted con artist whose carefully planned escape from her criminal past unravels after a multimillion-dollar heist goes disastrously wrong. Forced onto the run from both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, she must draw on the very skills she’s spent a lifetime trying to leave behind. Stylish, fast-paced and led by a standout performance from Anya Taylor-Joy, this is one of the season’s most anticipated thrillers.
Silo Season 3
When & Where to Watch: AppleTV
Starring: Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Jessica Henwick
Silo returns for a third season, continuing Juliette’s search for answers as the mystery surrounding the underground civilisation deepens. Alongside the present-day story, new episodes explore the origins of the silos centuries earlier, weaving together a gripping dystopian thriller that remains one of Apple TV+’s strongest original series.
Elle
When & Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
Starring: Lexi Minetree, James Van Der Beek, June Diane Raphael
A contemporary coming-of-age drama centred on a young woman navigating ambition, image and identity in a world where perception often outweighs reality. Set within a polished, fashion-conscious environment, it explores friendship, reinvention and the pressure to define oneself in public. The tone is sharp, modern and quietly self-aware
I Will Find You
When & Where to Watch: Netflix
Starring: Milo Ventimiglia, Sam Worthington, Britt Lower
Based on Harlan Coben’s bestselling novel, I Will Find You follows David Burroughs, a father imprisoned for the murder of his son, until a single photograph suggests the impossible — that his child may still be alive. What follows is a tense, fast-paced thriller as David risks everything to uncover the truth, clear his name and unravel a conspiracy far bigger than he ever imagined.
New Movies
The Invite
When & Where to Watch: In cinemas now
Starring: Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz
What begins as an ordinary dinner party soon descends into something far more unpredictable. The Invite follows a couple hoping to reignite their relationship by inviting their charismatic new neighbours over for an evening that quickly spirals into a sharp, darkly funny exploration of marriage, desire and modern relationships.
The Odyssey
When & Where to Watch: In cinemas now
Starring: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway
Christopher Nolan brings Homer’s epic to the big screen in an ambitious retelling of one of literature’s greatest adventures. Following Odysseus’ long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War, The Odyssey combines sweeping mythology, breathtaking spectacle and Nolan’s signature storytelling into one of the year’s most anticipated cinematic events.
Toy Story 5
When & Where to Watch: In cinemas now
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack
Woody, Buzz and the gang return for another adventure as the toys face a new challenge: technology. When Bonnie becomes captivated by an interactive smart device, the toys find themselves competing for attention in a story that explores friendship, change and what it means to be loved in a digital world.
Moana
When & Where to Watch: In cinemas now
Starring: Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui
Disney’s live-action reimagining revisits the beloved story of Moana, who once again answers the ocean’s call to restore balance to her people. Joined by the larger-than-life demigod Maui, the adventure blends spectacular visuals, familiar songs and a fresh cast, bringing the modern classic to a new generation.
Disclosure Day
When & Where to Watch: In cinemas now
Starring: Emily Blunt, Eve Hewson, Colin Firth
Steven Spielberg returns to the sci-fi genre with Disclosure Day, a gripping thriller that imagines a world on the brink of learning one extraordinary truth: we are not alone. As evidence of extraterrestrial life begins to surface, a meteorologist, a whistleblower and those determined to keep the secret buried become entangled in a race that could alter humanity forever. Blending large-scale spectacle with Spielberg’s signature sense of wonder, it’s one of the year’s biggest cinematic releases.
