Streaming News Roundup: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Streaming, ‘Shirley’ Trailer, More
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” Comes to Max
Following its December theatrical premiere, the recent DC blockbuster “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” will make its streaming debut on Max this month!
James Wan returns to the helm in the Jason Momoa-starrer, which sees Aquaman turn to his imprisoned brother and former King of Atlantis Orm (Patrick Wilson) and set aside their differences to save their family and the world as Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) now wields the power of the Black Trident, vowing to stop at nothing to avenge to his father’s death.
In addition to Momoa, Wilson, and Abdul-Mateen II, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Dolph Lundgren, Randall Park, and John Rhys-Davies also reprise their roles in the sequel with Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, Vincent Regan, Jani Zhao, Indya Moore, and others.
The film has earned $433 million at the global box office, a relatively modest sum compared to 2018’s “Aquaman,” which earned $1.152 billion worldwide and holds the record as DC’s highest-grossing film.
Watch the trailer for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” below:
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” will debut on Max in one week: on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Official Trailer for “Shirley” Out Now
Continuing Black History Month, Netflix is celebrating one of America’s greatest trailblazers. The streamer has released the official trailer for “Shirley,” starring Regina King as Shirley Chisholm during her boundary-breaking 1972 presidential campaign after becoming the first Black congresswoman. John Ridley directs the biopic with the late Lance Reddick co-starring alongside Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christina Jackson, Dorian Crossmond Missick, Amirah Vann, André Holland, Terrence Howard, and others.
“Shirley” comes to Netflix on Friday, March 22.
Watch the trailer for “Shirley” below:
Prime Video Orders Federer Documentary
Following recent spotlights on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jason Kelce, and others, Prime Video will serve up its next sports documentary. The streamer has ordered a currently untitled feature-length documentary centered on the final 12 days of tennis superstar Roger Federer’s illustrious career.
Directed by Oscar winner Asif Kapadia (“Amy”) and Joe Sabia, the project, described as “an intimate follow,” gives viewers a candid and vulnerable look at the former world No. 1 and eight-time Wimbledon men’s singles champion as he says goodbye to the game and fans that shaped his life over the past two decades.
The documentary will also feature interviews with friends and fellow greats Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray.
The documentary will premiere exclusively on Prime Video at a date to be announced later.
Netflix Releases Oscar-Nominated “Nimona” Free on YouTube
With 18 Academy Award nominations across 10 titles to its name this season, Netflix is making one of its nominees more accessible to the masses.
The streamer has released “Nimona” on YouTube for free, likely hoping to get more eyes on its 2024 Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature Film (and to draw even more subscribers to its steadily climbing total).
Watch “Nimona” below:
Set in a science fantasy world influenced by the Middle Ages, “Nimona” follows the title protagonist Nimona (voiced by Chloë Grace Moretz), a mischievous teen and shapeshifter who latches onto Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed), a knight who is framed for a crime he didn’t commit. She’s the only one who can prove his innocence, but little does she know she’s also the creature he’s sworn to destroy.
The film also features the voice talents of Eugene Lee Yang, Frances Conroy, Lorraine Toussaint, Beck Bennett, RuPaul, Indya Moore, Julio Torres, and others.
“Nimona” is one of 10 Netflix films nominated for an Oscar this season. In Best Animated Feature Film, it will face off against “The Boy and the Heron,” “Elemental,” “Robot Dreams,” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”
Cleveland Cavaliers To Air Five Free Games
With the Cleveland Cavaliers currently on a historic run, fans across their home state will get five more chances to see them in action.
The Eastern Conference Cavaliers and Gray Television have announced a joint agreement to offer free, over-the-air distribution of five upcoming games in the regular season. The games will be available on WUAB Channel 43 across Northeast Ohio and select markets across the state. The games include:
- March 5 vs. Boston Celtics
- March 8 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- March 29 vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- April 6 at Los Angeles Lakers
- April 7 at LA Clippers
The Cavs have been broadcasting their home games via Bally Sports through the Bally Sports app and via Bally Sports Ohio since the 2021–22 season, but the partnership will expand the Cav’s broadcast area by up to 4.9 million households.
The Cavaliers, currently hold the best record in the NBA since Dec. 16 (22–5) and have also won 18 of their last 21 games in the new year. They’ll next face off against the Orlando Magic at home on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. ET.