New to Streaming: My Unwanted Friends, Pillion, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Wuthering Heights, and More

      Each week, we showcase the notable titles that have recently become available on streaming platforms in the United States. Take a look at this week's picks below and find previous round-ups here.

      **28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Nia DaCosta)**

      In *28 Years Later: The Bone Temple*, the Jimmy gang returns, this time led by Jack O’Connell, whose character oddly resembles his Irish vampire antagonist from last year’s *Sinners*. They have taken Spike (Alfie Williams), the pre-teen central character from the previous film, under their wing after he becomes separated from his parents. While they saved Spike from the infected in the last film, it soon becomes apparent that they have sinister plans to position themselves as the new leaders of a post-apocalyptic society, which includes the brutal torture of any surviving non-conformists. The unpleasant violence in these scenes contrasts sharply with the whimsical spine-ripping antics of Boyle’s earlier work. – Ethan V. (full review)

      *Where to Stream: Netflix*

      **Avatar: Fire and Ash (James Cameron)**

      James Cameron closes a chapter on grand filmmaking at a time when his maximalist vision is increasingly rare. Few directors have the skill to blend a comprehensive approach with clear storytelling; even fewer can maintain the level of care and precision he strives for. With two films worth of meticulously crafted world-building, this visit to Pandora prioritizes character depth over mere exposition. Honest explorations of grief, assimilation, and recurring violence are interwoven with striking visual effects, allowing both new and returning actors to feel at home in their blue forms. Cameron firmly upholds the belief that more is indeed more. – Conor O.

      *Where to Stream: VOD*

      **Blazing Fists (Takashi Miike)**

      It’s difficult to determine what’s more charming about Takashi Miike nowadays: the fact that the director of *Audition* and *Ichi The Killer* continues to produce films at an astonishing pace (his last release was a TV movie remake of the long-running series *Unfettered Shogun*, which debuted four weeks ago), or that he evident pleasure in his work. Miike’s hundredth film, *Blazing Fists*, tells a story of honor and loyalty, beginning with Ikutu (Danhi Kinoshita) punching another boy through a glass door at a juvenile detention center. This confrontation leads Ikutu and Ryoma (Kaname Yoshizawa), whom he defends, down the path to becoming best friends. Their bond carry into the outside world, where they share the dream of participating in a televised UFC-style event called *Breaking Down*. Yagura serves as the film’s occasional narrator, who is also unknowingly serving time for a previous crime against Ikutu’s father. If that’s not an example of good, honest pulp, I’m not sure what is. – Rory O. (full review)

      *Where to Stream: VOD*

      **Little Trouble Girls (Urška Djukić)**

      This captivating debut from director Urška Djukić follows introverted 16-year-old Lucija and her fellow Catholic school choir members as they explore their identities and sexual feelings in a traditional and somewhat outdated society. Presented from a distinctly female viewpoint, the film opts for quiet observation over judgment. – Lucia S.

      *Where to Stream: Kino Film Collection*

      **Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Christopher McQuarrie)**

      “I’m going to miss being disreputable,” mutters Ving Rhames’ Luther Stickell to Tom Cruise’s iconic superspy after their first of many impossible undertakings. It’s 1996, and these audacious newcomers sip beers outside a pub, facing what they think is a final farewell. “Well, Luther,” Ethan reassures with a grin, “if it helps, I’ll always remember you that way.” This tender moment fosters the genuine warmth that allows *Mission: Impossible* to endure. This ongoing resilience and the increasingly ambitious scope serve as both a driving force and a challenge for *Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning*. Under director Chris McQuarrie’s guidance, the script co-written with Erik Jendersen wraps up this monumental action franchise. – Conor O. (full review)

      *Where to Stream: Prime Video*

      **My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow (Julia Loktev)**

      Awarded the 2025 IFSN Advocate Award, Julia Loktev’s *My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow* offers a personal, intricate look at Putin’s war on independent journalism in Russia, exacerbated by his attack on Ukraine. The documentary features Loktev capturing a group of friends committed to maintaining TV Rain, Russia’s last independent news outlet. Read Luke Hicks’ review from its NYFF world premiere here, along with Nick Newman’s interview with Loktev here.

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