This weekend offers a diverse range of films and series across streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video. Whether you want a superhero mystery, a campus romance, or a thought-provoking drama, this list has something for everyone.
Spider-Noir (Prime Video)
The latest live-action series from the Spider-Verse universe is set in 1930s New York. It follows Ben Reilly, an aging private detective who once retired his mask after failing to save the woman he loved. Pulled back into action by a dark supernatural mystery, the series explores noir themes like rain-slicked streets, shadowy dealings, and moral ambiguity. All episodes dropped globally on May 27.
Off-Campus (Prime Video)
Based on Elle Kennedy's novel series, this college romance follows Hannah, a music student, and Garrett, a hockey star. They strike a deal: she tutors him, and he pretends to date her to make her crush jealous. The show handles heavier themes like abusive upbringing and sexual trauma with care.
The Fisherman
Directed by Zoey Martinson, this magical-realist comedy follows Atta Oko, a Ghanaian fisherman forced into retirement. Accompanied by a sarcastic talking fish, he journeys to Accra to secure a loan for his own boat. The film explores generational knowledge and coastal communities under pressure from urbanization.
Tell It No More (2026)
A short film about a young wife who uncovers a shocking truth about her marriage, forcing her to question generational wisdom about wifehood. It is a quiet but impactful story that feels uncomfortably familiar.
The Boy Who Gave (2025)
Written, directed by, and starring Allison Precious Emmanuel, this Nigerian film follows Idah, a teenager on Bonny Island who cares for his younger siblings after losing both parents. It earned recognition at AFRIFF 2025 and is a story of sacrifice and love.
War Machine (Netflix)
An elite squad of Army Ranger candidates finds their final training exercise turning into a fight for survival against a massive otherworldly threat. Alan Ritchson leads as a soldier carrying grief. It is loud, tense, and fast-paced.
Beasts of No Nation (Netflix)
Released in 2015, this powerful film follows Agu, a young boy in a West African country consumed by civil war. Idris Elba's portrayal of the Commandant is chilling. It is not easy viewing but essential.
