Xenomorphs, Florida Men, Emily's Return to Paris, and Everything Else You Need To Watch This Weekend (2024)

This week in theaters, Alien: Romulus takes us back to the 80s with a nostalgic take on the classic sci-fi horror franchise. On streaming, Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg star in a new Netflix action comedy, while Rick and Morty returns with an anime twist. Here are the five things you need to watch this weekend.

5 'Bad Monkey'

Where To Watch: On Apple TV+

Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys. But after stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in. He must get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey.

Bad Monkey

TV-MA

Comedy

Crime

Bad Monkey follows Andrew Yancy, a former Miami detective demoted to restaurant inspector in the Florida Keys. When a tourist finds a severed arm while fishing, Yancy sees an opportunity to regain his badge by unraveling a web of greed and corruption. Along the way, he encounters a cast of quirky characters and a troublesome monkey.

Release Date

August 13, 2024

Cast

Vince Vaughn , Natalie Martinez , Alex Moffat , Ronald Peet , John Ortiz , Tom Nowicki , David St. Louis , L. Scott Caldwell

Main Genre

Crime

Seasons

1

Creator(s)

Bill Lawrence

Watch on Apple TV+

4 'Alien: Romulus'

Where To Watch: In Theaters

Space colonizers face the most terrifying life-form in the universe while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station. Alien: Romulus returns the Alien franchise back to its sci-fi horror roots as Director Fede Álvarez offers us a refreshing albeit familiar spin on the Hollywood classic.

While Romulus is a solid film, it doesn't exactly move the franchise forward. Ross Bonaime explains: Alien: Romulus has plenty of its own solid ideas on how to build this world in ways we haven’t seen before, but it's a shame that a strong opening and ending are bookmarking a film that’s stuck in so many decades of callbacks and reminders of this franchise’s past... Alien: Romulus proves that for the Alien franchise to move forward, it might have to quit looking backward so much.

Alien: Romulus

710

R

Sci-Fi

Horror

In Alien: Romulus, a crew of space explorers lands on a distant, uncharted planet, only to uncover a horrifying secret lurking beneath the surface. As they delve deeper into the alien environment, they encounter deadly creatures and ancient ruins that hint at a terrifying history. The team's survival becomes a desperate battle against the relentless xenomorphs, forcing them to rely on their wits and technology to escape the nightmarish world.

Release Date

August 16, 2024

Director

Fede Alvarez

Cast

Cailee Spaeny , David Jonsson , Archie Renaux , Isabela Merced , Aileen Wu , Spike Fearn

Main Genre

Horror

Writers

Fede Alvarez , Rodo Sayagues , Dan O'Bannon , Ronald Shusett

Studio(s)

Scott Free Productions , 20th Century

Distributor(s)

20th Century

Franchise(s)

Alien

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3 'Emily in Paris' Season 4, Part 1

Where To Watch: On Netflix

After the dramatic events of Camille and Gabriel’s misbegotten wedding, Emily is reeling: She has strong feelings for two men, but now Gabriel’s expecting a baby with his ex, and Alfie’s worst fears about her and Gabriel have been confirmed. At work, Sylvie is forced to confront a thorny dilemma from her past for the sake of her marriage, and the Agence Grateau team navigates personnel shakeups. Mindy and the band prepare for Eurovision, but when funds run dry, they’re forced to get thrifty. Emily and Gabriel’s chemistry is undeniable as they work together towards a Michelin star, but two big secrets threaten to undo everything they’ve dreamed of.

According to Emily Cappello, the first half of Emily in Paris Season 4 is a solid return for the series: Fans of the series will delight in these first five episodes—not just for the new twists and turns of the plot, the developing romantic storylines, and the fashion but also because of the show's ability to make its viewers feel like a part of the magic of Paris.

Emily in Paris

TV-MA

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Release Date

October 2, 2020

Cast

Lily Collins , Ashley Park , Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Main Genre

Comedy

Seasons

4

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2 'Rick and Morty: The Anime'

Where To Watch: On Max

Rick and Morty: The Anime is a brand-new take on the Adult Swim mega-hit. Rick relaxes in a pseudo-world between multiverses, Summer helps Space Beth fight the evil Galactic Federation, and Morty falls in love with a mysterious girl who happens to be an atemporal being.

The spin-off series is led by some outstanding anime veterans, such as director Takashi Sano (Tower of God). He will work alongside producer Koji Iijima (When They Cry: Kai) and executive producer Maki Terashima-Furuta (Kill Bill: Vol 1).

Rick and Morty: The Anime (2024)

Animation

Adventure

Comedy

Sci-Fi

Rick and Morty: The Anime is written and directed by Takashi Sano, known for his work on "Tower of God," will feature 10 episodes of original stories inspired by the main "Rick and Morty" series.

Release Date

August 15, 2024

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

1

Watch on Max

1 'The Union'

Where To Watch: On Netflix

Mike (Wahlberg) is happily living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey –– until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Berry), shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in Europe that thrusts them back together into a world of spies and high-speed car chases, with sparks flying along the way.

It comes as no surprise that Wahlberg and Berry are the standouts of this film. Shaina Weatherhead said in her review: The Union is a fun, worthwhile watch that tees itself up nicely for a potential sequel mission— should Mike and Roxanne choose to accept it.

The Union (2024)

PG-13

Action

Thriller

The Union follows Mike, a down-to-earth construction worker, who is unexpectedly pulled into the world of espionage when his high school ex-girlfriend, Roxanne, recruits him for a high-stakes U.S. intelligence mission. As they navigate dangerous situations, Mike must adapt quickly to survive in this high-octane adventure

Release Date

August 16, 2024

Director

Julian Farino

Cast

Mark Wahlberg , Halle Berry , J.K. Simmons , Jackie Earle Haley , Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Runtime

109 Minutes

Main Genre

Action

Writers

David Guggenheim , Joe Barton

Studio(s)

Leverage Entertainment , Municipal Pictures , Closest to the Hole Productions

Watch on Netflix