The summer movie season continues with several new films becoming available for audiences to rent or stream at home. This weekend's new additions include animated adventures, biographical dramas, and contemporary Shakespearean adaptations.
For families seeking entertainment, "Minions & Monsters" is now available to rent. This latest installment in the popular franchise sees the beloved yellow creatures embark on adventures in old Hollywood. The film follows their rise to silent film stardom and subsequent challenges when the advent of "talkies" renders their inability to speak English a barrier to their careers. Their story takes a turn when they encounter monsters.
"Michael," a biographical drama, is also available for rent, offering a look at the early life and career of Michael Jackson. The film covers his childhood as part of the Jackson 5 and his ascent to solo superstardom, culminating in his "Bad World Tour," before legal troubles and allegations overshadowed his life.
Those looking for a contemporary twist on a classic can find "Hamlet" on Prime Video. This adaptation, set in modern London and led by Riz Ahmed, follows Hamlet's return for his father's funeral and his subsequent discovery of his uncle's impending marriage to his mother.
Fans of raucous comedy will appreciate "Jackass: Best and Last," available on VOD. Billed as the franchise's final big-screen outing, the documentary combines the crew's most memorable stunts with new ones, while also incorporating moments of reflection and remembrance for departed cast members like Ryan Dunn and Bam Margera.
Other notable VOD releases include "Our Hero, Balthazar," a drama about a wealthy New York boy who travels to Texas to impress a crush and prevent a shooting, forming an unexpected bond with the troubled teen planning it. "Night Nurse," a thriller, explores the complex relationship between a young night nurse and a senior patient involved in a scam targeting retirement community residents. "The Invite," directed by and starring Olivia Wilde, is a drama unfolding over a single dinner party, examining the dynamics between two couples.
For fans of action, "Jack Ryan: Ghost War" continues the story of the CIA operative as he investigates suspicious financial activity across Europe and the Middle East, now available on all streaming rental platforms. "Girls Like Girls," a romance film on Peacock, follows a new girl in town who forms a connection with a popular peer, exploring their relationship over the summer. Finally, Netflix offers "Don’t Say Good Luck," a coming-of-age drama starring Sunny Sandler as a high school student dealing with her mother's returning cancer diagnosis while preparing for her musical production.