‘Blue Beetle’ introduces DC’s first Latino movie superhero
Xolo Maridueña stars as a recent college graduate who gets an armored suit and awesome superpowers when an alien scarab bonds with him in DC’s “Blue Beetle.”
USA TODAY
As you prepare that turkey dinner, why not consider stuffing your face (figuratively, of course) with a menu of fun movies?
There’s a good mix of original tickets and recent movie releases available on streaming services to get you through Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and a long holiday weekend. Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+ and Paramount+ have added movies for every moviegoing taste.
Here are 15 movies you can stream from your couch right now:
‘Better. Christmas. Always!’
This holiday comedy is for those who still love the 90s. Heather Graham stars as a resourceful mom who doesn’t love her life, but gets a much-needed infusion of holiday spirit when she, her husband (Jason Biggs) and their family accidentally end up spending Christmas with a very successful old man friend (Brandy Norwood) .
Where to watch: Netflix
“Blue Beetle”
The DC film universe infuses some cool Latino culture with this adventure, which centers on new college graduate Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña). He comes into contact with an alien scarab that gives him superpowers, though the crazy bug also makes him a target for a nefarious CEO (Susan Sarandon).
Where to watch: Maximum
Classification: The 50 Best Superhero Movies of All Time (From ‘Blue Beetle’ to ‘Superman’)
‘Running in the Snow’
Chris “Ludacris” Bridges stars in the holiday comedy as a crisis counselor who dislikes Christmas and considers it “the chicken wing of the holidays.” So he’s reluctant to help when a guy in a red suit named Nick (Lil Rel Howery) claims to be Santa Claus and his naughty and nice list gets tangled up with a crooked congressman’s bribery record.
Where to watch: Disney+
The Best Christmas Movies of All Time: The Top 20 Holiday Movies, Ranked (From ‘Love Actually’ to ‘Die Hard’)
‘nails’
In the sci-fi drama, Anna (Jessie Buckley) finds herself positive about true love with her boring boyfriend Ryan (Jeremy Allen White). Still a bit skeptical, she ends up taking a job at the institute promoting new soulmate technology, and a friendship with colleague Amir (Riz Ahmed) leads her to reconsider her romantic options.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
“Good Burger 2”
In the sequel to the 1997 teen comedy, fast food best friends are reunited when Ed (Kel Mitchell) takes over Dex’s (Kenan Thompson) job at Good Burger. The friends need all the hands they can get from the restaurant’s new crew when their corporate owner decides to replace them with robots.
Where to watch: Paramount+
“Insidious: The Red Door”
Patrick Wilson reunites his co-stars from 2010’s original Insidious to direct the fifth installment, which finds haunted dad Josh (Wilson) and college-aged son Dalton (Tye Sipkins) returning to the terrifying realm of The Further nine years. after being hypnotized to forget their experiences there.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘The murderer’
More entertaining than many of director David Fincher’s outings, the action thriller stars Michael Fassbender as a delightful hitman who overcomes an existential crisis after failing to make a hit. The killer’s usually methodical life is thrown into chaos when he embarks on a quest for bloody revenge after a loved one is hospitalized.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘The championship’
Sam Pollard’s baseball documentary is a fascinating chronicle of the Negro leagues against the backdrop of a changing America in the midst of segregation and the Great Depression. “The League” informs and entertains with stories about teams (including the Homestead Grays) and greats like Josh Gibson and Satchel Paige.
Where to watch: Hulu
‘Leo’
The delightfully wacky animated musical comedy features Adam Sandler voicing 74-year-old fifth-grade pet lizard Leo. Learning that he only has a year to live, the wise little dude plans an escape but changes his mind when the kids bring him home for the weekend and start taking his sage advice to heart.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘Nyad’
Annette Bening walks a fine line between narcissism and determination as Diana Nyad in this gripping true-life drama. With the help of her coach (Jodie Foster), Diana defies age and the odds to relive a dream of three decades ago and complete a marathon swim from Cuba to Florida at the age of 60.
Where to watch: Netflix
“Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie”
The 2021 Paw Patrol movie was decent for a kids movie and the sequel isn’t too shabby either. Chase, Marshall, and the rest of the rescue-ready pooches gain superpowers thanks to pieces of a crashed meteorite and come up against a mad scientist (voiced by Taraji P. Henson) who wants these precious gems for herself.
Where to watch: Paramount+
“Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain”
Check out these weird “Please Don’t Destroy” videos on “Saturday Night Live”? Martin Herlihy, Ben Marshall and John Higgins make their feature film debuts with this comedy starring the trio as partners searching for a valuable bust of Marie Antoinette. Come for the over-the-top absurdity, stay for appearances by Conan O’Brien and Bowen Yang.
Where to watch: Peacock
‘Quiz Lady’
Heartwarming hilarity ensues in this comedy starring Awkwafina as Anne, a devoted fan of a “Jeopardy!”-style TV game show. Her AWOL mom has racked up serious debt, and when lovers take her dog to pay it off, Anne teams up with her unreliable sister Jenny (Sandra Oh) on a mission to get on the show and win money.
Where to watch: Hulu
‘Rustin’
Coleman Domingo dazzles in this compelling true story of a civil rights leader perhaps unknown to many. A key aide to Martin Luther King Jr., Bayard Rustin (Domingo) overcomes domestic politics and homophobia as he works tirelessly to organize the 1963 March on Washington.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘Cunning’
This documentary is a must for all Rocky and Rambo devotees. Sylvester Stallone takes audiences on a journey through his personal and professional life, focusing on how he found his artistic voice through screenwriting and overcame hardships and obstacles to pursue his creative dreams.
Where to watch: Netflix
“Falls down a lot. Unapologetic alcohol guru. Travel specialist. Amateur beer trailblazer. Award-winning tv advocate. Hipster-friendly twitter aficionado”