The week is still experiencing a kind of hangover from Oscar 2024. This is because, although the ceremony has already taken place, it is at this moment that many of the nominees begin to arrive on streaming platforms.
And the highlight could be none other than Poor Creatures. The film, which won four Oscars, features Emma Stone in the role of a young woman who is resurrected and begins to see the world through the innocent eyes of a child. It will be available in the coming days for Star+ subscribers.
Already Anatomy of a Fall, another film that shined at the Oscars, will arrive on Amazon Prime Video. It tells the story of a writer accused of murdering her husband and needs to prove her innocence.
Disney+ brings new episodes of X-Men ’97an animated series that was one of the biggest hits of the 1990s. Finally, Netflix launches the long-awaited series The 3-Body Problembased on the famous Chinese book, and Shirley for President, a feature film about the first black candidate for president of the United States. Check out the full list!
Poor Creatures (March 20)
- Where to watch: Star+
- Drama film
One of the biggest highlights of 2023, which won four awards at the 2024 Oscars, premieres this week on Star+. Poor Creatures It stars Emma Stone, who won in the Best Actress category, and also features Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo, who was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor, but did not win the statuette.
Poor CreaturesSource: IMDB
In the film, Emma Stone plays Bella Baxter, a young woman who, after dying, is brought back to life by scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. With an innocent mindset, Bella runs away with a lawyer and little by little begins to question the world regarding its customs and rules, at the same time as she begins an internal struggle demanding equality and liberation.
Anatomy of a Fall (March 21st)
Another feature that was one of the Oscar favorites, with five nominations, will also arrive on streaming this week. Anatomy of a Fall will be available exclusively to subscribers of the Amazon Prime Video catalog. The film won in the Best Original Screenplay category, but will always be remembered for the participation of the dog Messi, who was a highlight of the ceremony.
Anatomy of a FallSource: IMDB
In the story, German writer Sandra lives with her French husband and 11-year-old son in a house in the middle of mountains. One day, her spouse dies after falling from a window, and Sandra is accused of being the killer. It is now up to her to prove her innocence, at the same time that old problems in her marriage begin to surface.
X-Men ’97 – Season 1 (March 20)
- Where to watch: Disney+
- Adventure animated series
One of the most famous cartoons of the 90s will get new episodes this week. X-Men ’97, shown between 1992 and 1997, was a faithful adaptation of the mutant comics. However, even with so much success, it ended up being canceled due to a crisis that hit all of Marvel.
X-Men ’97Source: Disney Plus
Now, 27 years later, the animation will have a new arc, without losing the elements that made the series famous, such as its unmistakable look. Its plot will be a direct sequel to the last chapter shown, where Charles Xavier was taken into space by Lilandra Neramani. With this, the team will now be led by none other than Magneto.
The 3-Body Problem – Season 1 (March 21)
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Original science fiction series
One of Netflix’s biggest bets, the series The 3-Body Problem It will finally be released this week. For those who don’t know, the work is based on the famous book by writer Liu Cixin, and the first in a trilogy that was a huge success in China and, later, around the world. If that wasn’t enough, it is being produced by the same creators who adapted the series game of Thrones.
The 3-Body ProblemSource: Netflix
The story begins in China, more precisely in 1960, during the Cultural Revolution, where a group participates in a secret project to communicate with extraterrestrials. However, when the laws of science begin to unravel before their eyes, they will need to come together to face threats from another planet. It is worth noting that, just as occurred in game of Thronesthe series will have plot changes in relation to the book.
Shirley for President (March 22)
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Original drama film
Already thinking about the 2025 Oscars, Netflix launches one of its exclusive works this week, which could pinch some statuettes next year. Shirley for Presidentand is a platform production focused on the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to be elected to Congress and to run for president of the United States.
Shirley for PresidentSource: Netflix
The film focuses on Shirley’s audacious presidential campaign in 1972. It will focus on the attempt to boycott other candidates because she was a woman and black, as well as the reception of voters, precisely at a time when racial prejudice reigned in the States United.
Now that you know what will premiere this week, just write everything down in your diary, prepare the popcorn, and check out all the best streaming services here in Brazil.
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