This Week in Entertainment
The third week of May teases summer movie season with returning blockbusters, intergalactic drama, and a dose of streaming nostalgia. Whether you’re theatre-bound or couch-curious, here’s what’s new across the GTA this week.
In Theatres This Week
🎬 New Releases – May 16, 2025 (Friday):
- “Final Destination: Bloodlines” – The sixth installment in the franchise introduces a new cast trapped in Death’s design. Expect the usual chain-reaction chaos.
- “Friendship” – A limited release drama exploring the emotional tensions and tender moments of a lifelong bond.
- “Hurry Up Tomorrow” – A reflective indie film chronicling the fractured lives of two estranged siblings reuniting over a shared loss.
🎟️ Still in Theatres:
- “Shadow Force” – Kerry Washington and Omar Sy go rogue in this action-packed survival thriller.
- “Thunderbolts” – Marvel’s misfit squad sticks around for another week.
Streaming This Week
📺 New Streaming Releases:
- “Outer Range” Season 2 (May 16, 2025, Prime Video) – The Josh Brolin-led neo-Western sci-fi series returns with more mysterious voids and cosmic twists.
- “Doctor Who” Season 15 (May 17, 2025, Disney+) – Ncuti Gatwa continues his run as the Doctor in new episodes premiering globally on Saturday.
- “Wreck” Season 2 (May 15, 2025, Hulu) – The British horror-comedy about a killer aboard a cruise ship returns with more absurd slasher chaos.
Stage Spotlight: What’s On in Toronto Theatres
Toronto’s biggest stage hit continues this week:
- “Disney’s The Lion King” at Princess of Wales Theatre – The circle of life roars through summer, with performances scheduled through August 30.
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