HOLLYWOOD, CA —From spacefaring survival to global pop spectacle, and from action‑horror mayhem to kid‑friendly adventure, this week’s watch list spans scale, tone and genre — all streaming now or debuting in select theaters.
Ryan Gosling leads this adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel as an amnesiac astronaut who wakes alone on a spaceship hurtling toward another star, tasked with solving a crisis that could save Earth. Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller balance scientific ingenuity with an unexpectedly emotional first‑contact story that hinges on cooperation across impossible distance.
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“BTS: The Comeback Live — Arirang”
RM, Jin, SUGA, j‑hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook reunite under director Hamish Hamilton for a global broadcast that marks the group’s long‑awaited return to the stage. The special blends new music, choreography and intimate reflection, reconnecting the members with fans through a performance built on renewal and shared history.
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“Ready or Not 2: Here I Come”
Samara Weaving returns to her iconic role as Grace Le Lomas, horror’s most defiant bride as directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett expand the deadly ritual that once nearly killed her. The sequel pushes deeper into the franchise’s mix of horror, action and dark comedy, turning Grace’s fight for survival into a chase through escalating family warfare and twisted tradition.
“Tow”
Rose Byrne anchors director Stephanie Laing’s true‑story drama as a woman living out of her car who becomes trapped in a year‑long battle with predatory towing fees and city bureaucracy. The film traces her quiet resilience as she fights to reclaim the only shelter she has, revealing the human cost of systems built to outlast the people they ensnare.
“Wonder Pets: In the City — Season 2”
Victoria Scola‑Giampapa, Christopher Sean Cooper Jr. and Vanessa Huszár return under creator Jennifer Oxley’s direction for another round of musical, kid‑friendly adventures with Izzy, Zuri and Tate. The season follows the trio across their bustling neighborhood as they solve small problems with teamwork, curiosity and bright, rhythmic storytelling.
“Imperfect Women”
Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara lead creator Annie Weisman’s psychological thriller about a murder that fractures a lifelong friendship. As shifting perspectives expose buried secrets and unreliable memories, the series unravels the emotional fault lines between three women whose intertwined histories complicate the search for truth.
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Ready to dive in? Scroll down for the full lineup — and step into the shimmering world of storytelling, where each title offers its own escape, with deeper explorations below that unpack performances, themes and craft in greater detail.
What To Watch “Project Hail Mary”
Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller; directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller
Ryan Gosling in “Project Hail Mary.” (Jonathan Olley/Amazon MGM Studios)
Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes alone on a spacecraft with no memory of who he is or why he’s there. As fragments return, he realizes he’s the sole survivor of a mission to stop a microorganism that’s draining the sun and pushing Earth toward extinction. The film’s emotional center emerges when Grace encounters an alien engineer whose imposing design hides a surprising warmth. Their unlikely partnership becomes the story’s anchor, shifting the film from a high-stakes sci-fi thriller into a buddy-survival tale with genuine heart.
Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller lean into that dynamic, blending Andy Weir’s scientific premise with their signature mix of levity and sincerity. Gosling brings a grounded, clear-eyed charm to Grace, while Sandra Hüller provides a sharp counterpoint as the mission’s uncompromising leader. Greig Fraser’s tactile cinematography and Daniel Pemberton’s melodic score help balance the film’s cosmic scale with its human-level emotion.
The tonal shifts don’t always land evenly, but when the film finds its rhythm, “Project Hail Mary” becomes a warm, engaging story about connection at the edge of the universe.
“BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang”
RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, Jung Kook; directed by Hamish Hamilton
BTS performs on Good Morning America at Rumsey Playfield/SummerStage in Central Park in New York City on May 15, 2019. (Editorial Credit: John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock)
BTS returns to the stage for the first time since 2022 with “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang,” a globally streamed concert marking the group’s long‑awaited reunion. Broadcast live from Seoul’s historic Gwanghwamun Square, the event coincides with the release of their new studio album “ARIRANG” and showcases the septet performing together after completing South Korea’s mandatory military service. The hourlong special blends large‑scale spectacle with the group’s signature precision, offering fans a mix of new tracks and reimagined hits.
Netflix’s first major live K‑pop event, the concert streams worldwide on March 21, 2026, at 7 a.m. Eastern (6 a.m. Central), giving global audiences a real‑time window into one of the year’s biggest pop culture moments.
“Ready or Not 2: Here I Come”
Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton; directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett
Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton in “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.” (Photo by Searchlight Pictures/Pief Weyman)
Grace (Samara Weaving) survives the Le Domas family’s deadly ritual only to discover she has stepped into an even more dangerous level of the game. Joined by her estranged sister Faith (Kathryn Newton), she becomes the target of four rival families competing for the High Seat of the Council, a throne that grants absolute power to whoever claims it. The sequel expands the original’s blend of horror and dark comedy into a larger, more chaotic chase, with Grace and Faith fighting to stay alive as the rules of the game grow bloodier and more elaborate.
Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett return with their signature mix of splatter, tension, and sharp humor, leaning into the franchise’s escalating absurdity without losing sight of its survival-thriller core. Weaving remains the series’ anchor, delivering a fierce, physically driven performance, while Newton adds a volatile sibling dynamic that reshapes the story’s emotional stakes. The supporting cast — including Elijah Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and David Cronenberg — brings a playful unpredictability to the film’s world of warring families.
With a bigger scope and a more ambitious mythology, “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” pushes the series toward full-blown action-horror spectacle while keeping its satirical edge intact.
“Tow”
Rose Byrne, Dominic Sessa; directed by Stephanie Laing
Rose Byrne in “TOW.” (Roadside Attractions)
Amanda Ogle (Rose Byrne) lives out of her aging Toyota Camry on the streets of Seattle, relying on the car as her only shelter and lifeline. When it’s stolen and later impounded, she’s hit with fees she can’t pay, setting off a yearlong fight to reclaim what little stability she has left. Based on a true story, the film follows Amanda’s battle through a maze of predatory towing practices and city bureaucracy, capturing the grinding frustration of a system designed to outlast her.
Director Stephanie Laing grounds the drama in intimate, character‑driven realism, letting Byrne carry the film with a performance that feels lived-in. The supporting cast — including Dominic Sessa, Simon Rex, Demi Lovato, Ariana DeBose, and Octavia Spencer — adds texture to Amanda’s world, highlighting the institutional indifference she faces at every turn.
With its blend of social drama and bureaucratic absurdism, “Tow” becomes a portrait of resilience, dignity, and the unwavering power of refusing to disappear.
“Wonder Pets: In the City” — Season 2
Voices of Victoria Scola‑Giampapa, Christopher Sean Cooper Jr. and Vanessa Huszár; created by Jennifer Oxley
“Wonder Pets: In the City” — Season 2. (Applet TV+)
The Apple TV+ preschool series returns with a new season of musical, curiosity‑driven adventures led by Izzy the Guinea Pig (voiced by Victoria Scola-Giampapa), Zuri the Bunny (voiced by Vanessa Huszár), and Tate the Snake (voiced by Christopher Sean Cooper Jr.). Set in a bustling urban neighborhood, the show follows the trio as they explore their city, solve small‑scale problems, and learn to navigate the world through teamwork and empathy. Season 2 continues the reboot’s emphasis on gentle humor and musical storytelling, introducing new characters and locations while keeping the focus on cooperation and celebrating differences.
Creator Jennifer Oxley maintains the franchise’s signature blend of bright visuals and rhythmic call‑and‑response songs, shaping each episode around a simple problem‑solving arc designed for young viewers. The voice cast brings warmth and energy to the series, grounding its lessons in friendship and curiosity rather than conflict. With its upbeat tone and city‑centered setting, “Wonder Pets: In the City” remains a steady, kid‑friendly entry in Apple TV+’s growing slate of preschool programming.
“Imperfect Women”
Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, Kate Mara; created by Annie Weisman
Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington in “Imperfect Women.” (Apple TV+)
A violent crime fractures a decades‑long friendship in this psychological thriller adapted from Araminta Hall’s novel. When Nancy Hennessy (Kate Mara) is found murdered, the investigation pulls her two closest friends — Eleanor (Elisabeth Moss) and Mary (Kerry Washington) — into a tightening web of secrets, betrayals and long‑buried resentments. Each episode shifts perspective to reveal how the women’s intertwined histories shape their loyalties and distort their understanding of what really happened.
Creator Annie Weisman builds the series around shifting timelines and unreliable memories, using the crime as a catalyst that drives the narrative forward. Moss, Washington and Mara anchor the story with sharply contrasting performances, while Joel Kinnaman and Corey Stoll round out the ensemble as the investigation widens. With its focus on friendship, identity and the stories women tell to survive, “Imperfect Women” unfolds as a character‑driven mystery where the emotional fallout matters as much as the case itself.
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