Big Screens & Big Stages: Legends, Laughs & Long Weekends

This Week in Entertainment

Coming off the May long weekend (May 17–19), the GTA entertainment scene is stacked with comedy icons, fantasy adventures, and the perfect mix of comfort watches and high-stakes drama. Whether you’re heading to the theatre or queueing up a holiday binge, here’s what to watch May 23–29.

In Theatres This Week

🎬 New Releases – May 23, 2025 (Friday):

• “Lilo & Stitch” – A live-action reimagining of the Disney classic, where a young Hawaiian girl bonds with a mischievous alien fugitive.
• “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” – Tom Cruise returns in the final chapter of the long-running action saga, promising high-speed stunts and emotional farewells.

🎟️ Still in Theatres:

• “Final Destination: Bloodlines” – The sixth film in the death-defying franchise holds strong.
• “Shadow Force” – Kerry Washington and Omar Sy go rogue in this action-packed survival thriller.
• “Thunderbolts” – Marvel’s misfit antiheroes are still hanging on.

Streaming This Week

📺 New Streaming Releases:

Netflix:

• “Fear Street: Prom Queen” – The fourth installment in the Fear Street horror series, set during the 1988 prom season at Shadyside High. Scheduled to premiere on May 23, 2025.
• “Sirens” – A dark comedy limited series starring Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock, exploring themes of power and class during a tumultuous weekend at a beach estate. Set to release on May 22, 2025.

Prime Video:

• “Earnhardt” – A four-part documentary series delving into the life of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., with episodes releasing on May 22 and May 29, 2025.
• “Motorheads” – A high-octane drama series starring Ryan Phillippe, focusing on teenage street racing and family secrets in an industrial town. Premiered on May 20, 2025.

Stage Spotlight: What’s On in Toronto Theatres

• “Disney’s The Lion King” at Princess of Wales Theatre – Broadway’s animal kingdom continues its reign through summer.

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