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Streaming in Canada on Apple TV, Crave, Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+ and Prime Video [July 20-26]

Essential brief

From July 20 to 26, several notable movies and TV shows are premiering on major streaming platforms in Canada, including Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+, and Prime Video. Highlights

Key topics

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Key facts

Multiple major streaming platforms in Canada are releasing new movies and series between July 20-26.

Content spans various genres including comedy, sport, sci-fi, documentary, and concert films.

Several releases feature Canadian talent or were filmed in Canada, highlighting local industry involvement.

Subscription costs and tiers vary across platforms, offering options with or without ads.

Highlights

Apple TV+ premieres The Dink, a sport comedy, on July 24 with a $14.99/month subscription.

Crave launches Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on July 23, a spin-off from The Big Bang Theory.

Disney+ releases King of the Hill (July 20) and Pompeii: Out of Time (July 23) with subscriptions from $8.99/month.

Netflix adds the comedy 72 Hours on July 24 starring Kevin Hart and Michael Mando.

Paramount+ debuts Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert (July 24) and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (July 23), filmed in Mississauga.

Why it matters

The weekly streaming releases in Canada demonstrate the increasing availability and diversity of content across major platforms, catering to varied viewer interests. The inclusion of Canadian talent and productions also supports the local entertainment industry and showcases Canada’s role in global media. Understanding these new releases helps viewers make informed choices and stay updated on the latest entertainment options.

Each week, streaming platforms in Canada release new movies and TV shows, with this week featuring notable premieres across Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+, and Prime Video. Apple TV+ debuts The Dink on July 24, a sport comedy about an aging tennis pro who takes up pickleball to save a country club. The film stars Jake Johnson, Ben Stiller, Mary Steenburgen, and Ed Harris, and runs for 1 hour and 43 minutes. Apple TV+ membership costs $14.99 per month or is included in Apple One bundles starting at $22.95 per month.

Crave premieres Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on July 23, a comedy spin-off from The Big Bang Theory featuring Kevin Sussman and other returning cast members. The 10-episode series follows Stuart on a dimension-hopping quest to save the multiverse. Crave offers multiple subscription tiers, including ad-free Premium at $22 per month and ad-supported options starting at $9.99.

Disney+ releases the animated sitcom King of the Hill on July 20, with all 10 episodes available immediately. The show follows Hank, Peggy, and Bobby navigating retirement and personal challenges. On July 23, Disney+ also premieres the three-episode documentary Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston. Disney+ subscriptions in Canada range from $8.99 per month with ads to $16.99 per month for premium ad-free plans.

Netflix adds the comedy film 72 Hours on July 24, starring Kevin Hart and Montreal native Michael Mando. The 1 hour and 45-minute movie centers on a 40-year-old who mistakenly joins a wild Miami bachelor party. Netflix offers plans from $7.99 per month with ads to $23.99 per month for premium 4K streaming.

Paramount+ features two premieres: the concert film Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert on July 24, showcasing unseen footage from Elvis’s Las Vegas residency, and the sci-fi series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds starting July 23 with new episodes weekly. The series, filmed in Mississauga, stars Anson Mount and Ethan Peck. Paramount+ subscriptions start at $6.99 per month with ads.

Prime Video releases Masters of the Universe on July 22, a 2 hour and 20-minute sci-fi/fantasy film about Prince Adam reclaiming his destiny as He-Man. Directed by Travis Knight, the film stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Jared Leto, and Alison Brie. Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership costing $99 per year.

These releases highlight a diverse range of genres and include Canadian talent and productions, reflecting the evolving streaming landscape in Canada.

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