But sometimes those platforms save some pretty big projects for the week—and this week is no different. Over the next four days, two of those streaming giants (Netflix and Hulu) will add nine new movies to their digital lineups.
Here’s every new movie coming to Netflix and Hulu this week, as well as what dates those movies will premiere.
Plot summary: Ip Man and his son encounter racial discrimination after traveling to the United States to seek a better life.
Ip Man 4: The Finale stars Donnie Yen, Wu Yue, Vanness Wu, Scott Adkins, Kent Cheng, Danny Chan and Ngo Ka-nin. It was directed by Wilson Yip.
Ip Man 4: The Finale will be available to stream on Netflix on July 21.
Plot summary: Aiming for one of the most famed records in sports history, a pair of very different baseball players—Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle—try to top Babe Ruth for most home runs in a single season.
61* stars Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall, Richard Masur, Bruce McGill and Chris Bauer. It was directed by Hank Steinberg.
61* will be available to stream on Netflix on July 22.
Plot summary: While his parents sort out their marital problems, 12-year-old Siyabonga is sent to a village in KwaZulu-Natal to live with his grandmother.
The Letter Reader stars Andile Gumbi, Bahle Mashinini, Nokuthula Mazibuko, Nomalanga Shabane, Sibongimpilo Sikhosana, Muzi Vilakazi and Martin Edward Ziqubu. It was directed by Sibusiso Khuzwayo.
The Letter Reader will be available to stream on Netflix on July 22.
Plot summary: This documentary explores the cultural impact of fashion architect Misa Hylton and streetwear designer April Walker.
The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion is a documentary directed by Farah Z. Khalid and Lisa Cortés.
The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion will be available to stream on Netflix on July 22.
Plot summary: In 2001, editor Marty Baron of The Boston Globe assigns a team of journalists to investigate allegations against John Geoghan, an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys.
Spotlight stars Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Brian d’Arcy James and Stanley Tucci. It was directed by Tom McCarthy.
Spotlight will be available to stream on Netflix on July 22.
Plot summary: In this movie sequel to the hit series, Chuck returns home and talks to a reporter about life on the island with zany larva pals Red and Yellow.
The Larva Island Movie is an animated film voiced by Hong Bum-ki, Kang Shi Hyun and Eddy Lee. It was directed by Byoung-Wook Ahn.
The Larva Island Movie will be available to stream on Netflix on July 23.
Plot summary: Jane, a recent college graduate and aspiring film producer, just landed her dream job as a junior assistant to a powerful entertainment mogul. But as Jane follows her daily routine, she grows increasingly aware of the abuse that insidiously colors every aspect of her workday, an accumulation of degradations against which she decides to take a stand.
The Assistant stars Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Makenzie Leigh, Kristine Froseth, Noah Robbins and Jon Orsini. It was directed by Kitty Green.
The Assistant will be available to stream on Hulu on July 20.
Plot summary: Airman William H. Pitsenbarger Jr. is awarded the Medal of Honor for his service and actions on the battlefield.
The Last Full Measure stars Sebastian Stan, Christopher Plummer, William Hurt, Ed Harris and Samuel L. Jackson. It was directed by Todd Robinson.
The Last Full Measure will be available to stream on Hulu on July 21.
Plot summary: The days of canine superstar Bolt (John Travolta) are filled with danger and intrigue—until the cameras stop rolling. The only thing is? Bolt doesn’t know that he’s on a TV show and believes his amazing powers are real.
Bolt is an animated movie voiced by John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton, Chloë Grace Moretz, Malcom McDowell and Nick Swardson. It was directed by Chris Williams and Byron Howard.
Bolt will be available to stream on Hulu on July 22.
I host a podcast called Watching the Throne: A Lyrical Analysis of Kanye West. I run the Colossus Movie Club, where I make movie recommendations each week. I’ve covered
I host a podcast called Watching the Throne: A Lyrical Analysis of Kanye West. I run the Colossus Movie Club, where I make movie recommendations each week. I’ve covered several film festivals, including Toronto and Sundance.