What should be airing this Christmas weekend: Glass Onion, Strange World

Here’s a rundown of some of the movies and TV shows coming to streaming platforms over the weekend.

Movie

“The Glass Onion: Knives Out Mystery” – Netflix

Daniel Craig returns as Detective Benoit Blanc Glass Onion: Takes the mystery out of the cutleryStreaming Fridays on Netflix. sequel 2019 Take out the knives It sees Blank tackle a new murder mystery with suspects played by stars including Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madeline Klein, Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista. The film, like its predecessor, was written and directed by Rian Johnson.

“Strange World” – Disney +

Animated science fiction adventure strange world Streams Fridays on Disney+. The film follows the Clades, a legendary family of explorers, as they attempt to navigate an unknown and treacherous land alongside a motley crew. Written by Qui Nguyen and directed by Don Hall, the film features the voices of Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jabuki Young White, Gabrielle Union, and Lucy Liu.

“The Call” – Netflix

Horror film the invitation, Starring Nathalie Emmanuel, this Friday airs on Netflix. Emmanuel plays Evelyn, a young New Yorker who accepts an invitation from a wealthy British family who claims to be a distant relationship. Evelyn suspects the family is hiding a sinister secret. The film is directed by Jessica M. Thompson.

“Mac + Rita” — Hulu

A worried millennial domestic woman magically transforms into a cheerful version of a 70-year-old Mac + Rita, which airs Fridays on Hulu. The comedy is directed by Katie Aselton, and stars Elizabeth Lail, Diane Keaton, Dustin Milligan, Taylor Page, Loretta Devine, Simon Ricks, Amy Hill, Lois Smith, Wendy Malick, Patty Harrison, Martin Short, Addie Werych, Amy Carrero and Nicole Bayer . .

“Sharp Stick” – Hulu

Writer and director Lena Dunham sharp stick Friday streams on Hulu. The film stars Kristen Froseth as Sarah Jo, a 26-year-old shelter girl who begins a sexual relationship with her older employer, played by Jon Bernthal. The film stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Taylor Paige, and Liam Michelle Sao.

Roald Dahl’s Musical Matilda – Netflix

Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book comes to life Musical Matilda by Roald Dahl which streams Sundays on Netflix. The film, based on Tim Minchin’s 2010 stage musical version of Dahl’s Story, stars Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, Emma Thompson, Andrew Riseborough, Stephen Graham, Sindhu V. The film was written by Dennis Kelly and directed by Matthew Warchus.

television

That year’s comeback – Peacock

Comedians Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson take a look back at 2022’s most outrageous moments at their year-end show again that yearwhich flows on friday on the peacock. The hour-long special features guest appearances from Quinta Brunson, Nick Cannon, Rob Gronkowski, Amber Ruffin, Roy Wood, Jr. and more. and Terry Crews.

“Following Santa: A Hulu Special Live Stream” – Hulu

ABC-owned television stations will be tracking Santa viewers across America in this special live broadcast this Saturday on Hulu. The special will feature news crews from across the country, as well as segments of field reporters, meteorologists, and celebrity guests.

“The Magical Christmas Day Parade at Disney Parks” – Hulu

annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade It will be broadcast live Sunday mornings on Hulu. The special, which will also air simultaneously on ABC, will feature Walt Disney World’s annual Christmas show as well as musical performances from Derek and Julianne Hough, the Black Eyed Peas, Chloe Flower, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, and Maren Morris. , Meghan Trainor, Ne-Yo and Volo.

“The Witcher: Blood Origin” – Netflix

The Witcher: Origin of Blooda prequel miniseries set 1,200 years before the Netflix series the magician, Sunday streams on Netflix. The series is set in the “Elven Golden Era” and follows warriors El (Sofia Braun) and Fagal (Lawrence Ofwaran). It stars Michelle Yeoh, Lenny Henry, Mirren Mack, Nathaniel Curtis, and Dylan Moran.

“Call Your Holiday Midwife” – TV show

British series Call the midwife He’ll celebrate Christmas with his annual holiday special, airing at 9 p.m. EST on PBS and broadcasting on PBS.com and on the PBS app. The special will be preceded by a marathon of holiday specials for the series from Seasons 8, 9, 10 and 11 before culminating in a new Season 12 special. The drama series revolves around the lives of working midwives in a convent in London in the 1950s.