Streaming Highlights: Oscar-Nominated Films and New Series This Weekend

NEW YORK, NY — Viewers looking to dive into fresh streaming content this weekend are in for a treat with an impressive lineup of movies and series. From gripping dramas to thrilling adventures, there’s something for every taste.

One of the most buzzed-about titles, “The Brutalist,” debuted on video-on-demand this week. The nearly four-hour film, which is nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture, features Adrien Brody as a Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor from Budapest who relocates to America in the late 1940s. Globe film critic Odie Henderson described the film as “a throwback to the days when Hollywood made massive epics that critics revered and the Academy Awards adored.”

In addition, Pamela Anderson‘s performance in another film is garnering considerable acclaim. Henderson highlighted her role as a Las Vegas showgirl navigating the twilight of her career, noting that she showcases dramatic talents that many audiences may not have realized she possessed.

The “Sonic” franchise continues its success with its third installment now streaming on Paramount+. Featuring the likes of Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, and Jim Carrey (along with Ben Schwartz voicing the titular character), the film was a box office hit and is infamous for Carrey’s viral dance scene set to the Chemical Brothers’ “Galvanize.”

This weekend also marks the return of Taylor Sheridan‘s “1923,” a prequel to “Yellowstone,” which kicks off its second season on Sunday. Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford star as the Dutton family, facing adversity as harsh winter conditions threaten their ranch and livelihood.

On Apple TV+, season 2 of “Surface” has arrived, with Gugu Mbatha-Raw reprising her role as Sophie, a woman struggling with amnesia. The new season promises more scandal as Sophie navigates high society while piecing together the mystery of her past.

Meanwhile, viewers can catch up on Netflix’s “Daredevil,” a critically acclaimed series that carved a unique space in the superhero genre. The show follows lawyer Matt Murdock, who fights crime by night as the titular character. The original series is currently available on Disney+, ahead of the upcoming “Daredevil: Born Again,” set to premiere on March 4.

Also noteworthy this weekend is “Zero Day,” a new political thriller starring Robert De Niro as a former U.S. President investigating a cyberattack that has ramifications across the nation. The series delves into themes of misinformation and justice, featuring a supporting cast that includes Angela Bassett and Jesse Plemons.

Fans of horror should mark their calendars for the streaming release of the 2024 horror flick “Nosferatu,” which is set to debut on Peacock on February 23. Directed by Robert Eggers, the film reimagines the classic tale of a vampire obsessed with a young woman, promising a fresh take on the legendary story.

With an array of films and series premiering this weekend, viewers can easily find a captivating way to escape the February blues.