What to Watch This Weekend

THE MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU

Watch in Theaters

Unearth your bell bottoms and dust off your vinyl! In the latest installment of the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise, we go back in time to the 1970s to witness the early, despicable beginnings of Gru and his tiny, yellow, faithful followers. When the evil supergroup The Vicious 6 finds themselves outdone by their biggest fan, Gru himself, mayhem ensues and leaves Gru no choice but to call on unlikely reinforcements. Buckle up! It’s guaranteed to be fun for the whole family!

STRANGER THINGS SEASON FOUR: PART TWO

Watch on Netflix

As if things couldn’t get any stranger in the now infamous town of Hawkins, part two of season four of Stranger Things hits Netflix this weekend. Thus far, this season has surprised fans with a much darker, more sinister plot…and we don’t know about you, but we’re “runnin’ up that hill” to binge every spooky, 80’s nostalgia-filled minute! Race ya to the top!

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING: SEASON TWO

Watch on Hulu

The mystery continues with season 2 of Only Murders in the Building. This comedy-riddled series follows three true crime fans who suddenly find themselves immersed in one. The plot thickens, and continues to beg the question: how well does anyone really know their neighbors?

Further Viewing:

BEAUTY (Watch on Netflix)

A gifted, young, Black singer is offered a life-changing recording contract. But along with pending fame, comes the weight of parental input, societal pressures, and interpersonal conflict that threaten everything she’s worked for. From the vision of Lena Waithe known for their unique spin on Black storytelling, catch Beauty on Netflix this summer

THE TERMINAL LIST (Watch on Amazon Prime)

After a devastating ambush in his Navy Seals platoon, James Reece returns to face all-new dangers on the home front. ‘The Terminal List hits Amazon Prime Video on July 1st!

THE BAD GUYS (Watch on Peacock)

The New York Times best-selling book series of the same title springs to life on the big screen, telling the tale of a dynamic group of animal bandits who set out to convict the world they’ve gone straight and have quit crime for good…which might just be their greatest swindle to-date. Grab the kiddos and enjoy some family time, for this one!

AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL (Watch on Disney +)

Experience the vast, diverse, and breathtaking regions of The United States by tuning in to this documentary on Disney +. Narrated by Michael B. Jordan, America, the Beautiful is sure to educate, enlighten and be the perfect viewing for this upcoming Independence Day weekend.

THE BRIDGE: SEASON 2 (Watch on HBO Max)

It’s giving “group project”… in a good way! Two groups of complete strangers are put together, unsure of what they’ll be tasked with doing—but knowing they must accomplish it together, and that a huge cash prize is on the line. The Bridge, season 2 promises to take reality television to new heights!

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