Get ready for a cinematic showdown like no other! This week, UK audiences are spoiled for choice as top-notch films land across streaming services and terrestrial TV. At the pinnacle of this entertainment extravaganza is The Devil Wears Prada 2, with Meryl Streep reprising her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in a long-awaited sequel that's set to be every bit as fabulous as its predecessor. Anne Hathaway also returns, now playing Andy as an accomplished investigative journalist tasked with revitalising the magazine amidst the challenges of declining print sales and online competition. With Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt back on board, you can bet your fashion sense will be put to the test with plenty of laughs and wit. Catch The Devil Wears Prada 2 streaming exclusively on Disney+ from Wednesday, 29 July.
For those who prefer a more poignant tale, look no further than Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut with Eleanor the Great. This moving comedy takes you on an emotional rollercoaster as it explores themes of grief, loneliness, and the power of storytelling. June Squibb shines in the title role of Eleanor, a 94-year-old woman who recounts her friend's Holocaust survival tales as her own after the death of her best friend. Get ready to be moved by this powerful performance on Sky Cinema Premiere from Sunday, 26 July.
Japanese master Hirokazu Kore-eda brings his critically acclaimed Monster to BBC Four on Saturday, 25 July at 10:25 pm. This riveting episodic mystery pulls you in with its exploration of the fractured lives of children, told from multiple perspectives including a single mother, a teacher, and ultimately, the child at the centre of a suspected bullying incident. It's a heart-wrenching look at friendship and difference that cements Kore-eda's reputation as a master filmmaker.
Horrific delights are in store for fans with two terrifying treats. Johannes Roberts' Primate on Paramount+ unleashes a rabid chimpanzee slasher that will leave you on the edge of your seat, while Ben Wheatley's Normal, starring Bob Odenkirk, promises to deliver dark humour and unexpected twists as a temporary sheriff uncovers a conspiracy in a seemingly ordinary Minnesota town.
A couple of other notable mentions include Alex Russell's intense drama Lurker on Sky Cinema Premiere at 6:15 pm on Saturday, 25 July, which probes the unsettling relationship between a rising pop star and an obsessive fan. Meanwhile, Warwick Thornton's mystical period drama The New Boy brings a unique perspective to Australia's troubled history of separating Indigenous children from their families through the story of a boy with miraculous powers in a Benedictine orphanage on BBC Two at 11:05 pm on Tuesday, 28 July.