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With <\/span>Prime Video<\/a>, <\/span>Hulu<\/a>, <\/span>Disney+<\/a>, <\/span>Max<\/a>\u00a0(formerly HBO Max), <\/span>Apple TV+<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Paramount+<\/a>, <\/span>Netflix<\/a>, <\/span>Peacock<\/a>, Starz\u00a0and even more <\/span>streaming services<\/a>, there\u2019s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch in your free time. However, sometimes, the sheer amount of great films and television shows available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to aimless scrolling.<\/span><\/p>\n Scroll no more! To help you out, we’ve rounded up the best movies and TV shows to <\/span>stream this week<\/a>, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites, <\/span>book-to-screen adaptations<\/a> and more. For the week of July 1 to July 7, 2024, there are several great streaming options to watch during the holiday weekend, along with a live stream of the Macy’s Fireworks display to celebrate the Fourth of July.<\/span><\/p>\n But, that’s not all \u2014 there are plenty more new movies and note-worthy television shows to look forward to watching in your downtime. In potentially the biggest premiere of the week, Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley in <\/span>Beverly Hills Cop 4<\/span><\/em>. Emma Roberts stars alongside Gabrielle Union in a new film on Prime Video. <\/span>Back to Black<\/span><\/em> drops to streaming, a biopic about the rise to fame of the late Amy Winehouse. Plus, there is a docuseries giving a behind-the-scenes look into the New York Giants as they prepare for their upcoming 100th NFL season.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s time to make your weekly streaming plans. Here are this week’s best TV shows and movies to stream.<\/span><\/p>\n ET, CBS, SHOWTIME, Nickelodeon and Paramount<\/span><\/em>+<\/span>\u00a0are subsidiaries of Paramount.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n After 30 years, Eddie Murphy once again steps into the role of Axel Foley. <\/span>Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F<\/span><\/em> features an all-star cast, including Judge Reinhold, <\/span>Kevin Bacon<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Joseph Gordon-Levitt<\/a>\u00a0and <\/span>Taylour Paige<\/a>. Axel finds himself back in Los Angeles when his daughter (Paige) is in danger. While he might not have changed much since his last job, the city has. The much-anticipated film premieres on Netflix on July 3.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n Unhappy with her life as a bartender, Rex (<\/span>Emma Roberts<\/a>) decides to pursue her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. Unbeknownst to Rex, her friend Nadine (Poppy Liu) recreates a fake resume that secures Rex’s admission into a NASA space training program. Chaos ensues as Rex must keep up with the charade. Tom Hopper and <\/span>Gabrielle Union<\/a> also star in <\/span>Space Cadet<\/span><\/em>, which premieres on Prime Video on July 4.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\n First released to theaters, <\/span>Back to Black<\/span><\/em> is exclusively streaming on Peacock beginning on Friday, July 5. <\/span>Back to Black <\/span><\/em>is a biopic about the life of best-selling artist Amy Winehouse. Viewers will see\u00a0how Winehouse became one of the most popular talents of her time by watching the dramatization of her\u00a0life from adolescence through her rise to stardom.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n You don’t need to leave your house to view an epic 4th of July fireworks display this Independence Day. Perhaps best known for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the retailer also hosts one of the largest celebrations in the nation on Independence Day with a dazzling display that honors our American heroes. The show will air live on NBC and stream live on Peacock on Thursday, July 4, 2024, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n During the NFL season, you’ll see your favorite players on the television screen nearly every week. Typically, what goes on during the offseason is a bit of a mystery, but that’s no longer the case thanks to Max’s beloved docuseries. This season of offseason\u00a0<\/span>Hard Knocks <\/span><\/em>follows\u00a0general manager Joe Schoen as he navigates the scouting combine, draft and training camps during the Giants’ offseason. <\/span>Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants\u00a0<\/span><\/em>premieres on Max on July 2.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Max<\/a><\/p>\n Zara Ford (<\/span>Joey King<\/a>) is the assistant to the self-absorbed, high-maintenance movie star Chris Cole (<\/span>Zac Efron<\/a>). Dealing with him is bad enough at work, but things become even more complicated when her mother (<\/span>Nicole Kidman<\/a>) and Chris begin to have a relationship. Zara doesn’t trust the superstar, but could the feelings between him and her mom be real? Find out by watching\u00a0<\/span>A Family Affair, <\/span><\/em>which is streaming now on Netflix.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n Celine Dion<\/a>‘s voice was her identity. Not only did she have chart-topping songs and spectacular concerts, but her iconic singing voice awed crowds without any of the extras. In 2022, Dion shared that she had developed a rare neurological condition called Stiff Person Syndrome which took her voice away from her. (Dion spoke about this diagnosis in <\/span>an interview with Koda Hotb<\/a>.) Now fans can see even more about her journey with the illness in a new, intimate documentary called <\/span>I Am: Celine Dion, <\/span><\/em>streaming on Prime Video as of June 25.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\n FX’s Emmy-winning series\u00a0<\/span>The Bear<\/span><\/em> is back for a third season. Tensions are higher than ever in the kitchen as Carmy (<\/span>Jeremy Allen White<\/a>) pushes his cousin (<\/span>Ebon Moss-Bachrach<\/a>), lead chef (<\/span>Ayo Edebiri<\/a>) and the rest of the kitchen staff to a new level to stay at their elite status. Will they be able to handle the heat? Find out when you watch the entire series that dropped to Hulu on Thursday, June 27.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Hulu<\/a><\/p>\n Inspired by award-winning novelist Sandra Barneda’s work,\u00a0<\/span>Land of Women<\/span><\/em> stars <\/span>Eva Longoria<\/a> as Gala. Gala is a socialite in NYC, but when her husband becomes indebted to criminals she must flee the country with her daughter and mother for their safety. Gala takes her unsuspecting relatives to her mother’s small hometown in Spain, where she loses her car and money early on their journey, forcing them to live with a local who takes pity on them. The series debuted on Apple TV+ on June 26.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Apple TV+<\/a><\/p>\n A24’s latest film to come to streaming is\u00a0<\/span>Problemista.<\/span><\/em> Written and directed by <\/span>Julio Torres<\/a>, <\/span>Problemista<\/span><\/em> follows Alejandro (Torres) while he has one month left to find a sponsor for his visa \u2014 otherwise, he can’t stay in the United States. Alejandro’s only hope is the unpredictable woman he assists, an eccentric and erratic art studio owner played by <\/span>Tilda Swinton<\/a>. <\/span>Problemista<\/span><\/em> premiered on Max on Friday, June 28.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Max<\/a><\/p>\n The illustrious <\/span>Shonda Rhimes<\/a> is the executive producer of <\/span>Black Barbie: A Documentary<\/span><\/em> that dives into the creation of Mattel’s first Black Barbie. Not only is Rhimes the executive producer, but she also sits down and explains the importance and impact of including a Black doll in the Barbie lineup, as well as other stars like <\/span>Gabourey Sidibe<\/a> and <\/span>Dear White People<\/span><\/em>‘s <\/span>Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins<\/a>. Along with this commentary, viewers will hear the stories of three Black women who were pivotal in Mattel’s decision. <\/span>Black Barbie: A Documentary<\/span><\/em>\u00a0premiered on Netflix on June 19.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch on Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n Danny Pino plays Roman Compte in a new glamorous series, <\/span>Hotel Cocaine<\/span><\/em>. Compte is the general manager of Hotel Mutiny, Miami’s hottest club in the late 1970s where drugs and disco reigned free. When a CIA agent realizes Compte’s estranged brother is one of the biggest cocaine dealers in the area, he is forced to go undercover to keep his family safe. <\/span>Hotel Cocaine<\/span><\/em> premiered on MGM+ on June 23.<\/span><\/p>\nBeverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Space Cadet<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Back to Black<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
A Family Affair<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
I Am: Celine Dion<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
The Bear<\/span><\/em> (Season 3)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Land of Women <\/span><\/em>(Season 1)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Problemista<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Black Barbie: A Documentary<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
Hotel Cocaine<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n