Horror leads this weekend’s new releases, with a new Insidious in theaters and a supernatural road-trip movie on streaming. There’s also plenty for everyone else: Toy Story 5 is now available at home, and Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers is on Hulu. Here’s our guide.
In theaters
Insidious: Out of the Further: The sixth film in the series introduces a new family. Gemma, a young mother living in her childhood home, discovers she can not only enter the Further but also bring things back from it, and her house becomes a battleground. Jacob Chase directs, and Lin Shaye returns as Elise Rainier. Reviews are mixed, though the scares have their fans. Best for: longtime Insidious fans and anyone looking for a fresh entry point.
Tony: A character-driven comedy-drama about one formative chapter in the young Anthony Bourdain’s life, long before he became famous. Best for: food lovers and Bourdain fans.
Mutiny: Jason Statham plays Cole Reed, who is framed for his billionaire boss’s murder and follows a conspiracy all the way onto a cargo ship. Best for: fans of straightforward, fast-paced action.
The Rivals of Amziah King: Matthew McConaughey stars in this hard-to-categorize, critically praised drama. Best for: viewers who want something off the beaten path.
New to rent or buy
Toy Story 5: Woody, Buzz and Jessie face a very modern rival when Bonnie falls for a high-tech gadget called Lilypad. The film works as a family adventure and as a conversation starter about screens and childhood. It came out in theaters June 19 and is now on major digital platforms.
Streaming
The Christophers (Hulu): Ian McKellen plays an aging, famous painter, and Michaela Coel plays the restorer his children hire to finish his incomplete works so they can cash in. It’s a sharp, well-reviewed story about who art belongs to, and the pairing of McKellen and Coel is the main draw.
Passenger (Paramount+): A young couple’s road trip turns into a nightmare after they witness a horrific accident and something supernatural follows them. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it’s a fun, jumpy watch from the couch.
Our pick
The Christophers is the best of the week: two great actors and a clever story, and you don’t have to leave home. For a family movie night, Toy Story 5 is an easy choice.
