This weekend’s lineup dives into high-stakes drama and unforgettable journeys—from explosive revenge missions and action-packed family adventures to whirlwind romances and magical musicals in a world of fantasy.
Wicked: For good — Prime Video
“Wicked: For Good”—the sequel to the first Wicked film—continues the musical-to-film adaptation that reimagines the world before The Wizard of Oz. Based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, the film follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) after her fallout with the Wizard forces her into hiding.
Now a fugitive in the Ozian forest, she fights for animal rights while being branded the Wicked Witch of the West. Meanwhile, her former best friend Galinda (Ariana Grande), now fully embraced as Glinda the Good, basks in power in Emerald City. As unrest grows and a furious mob rises against Elphaba, destiny draws the estranged friends together once again—this time, to shape the future of Oz for good.
Champagne problem — Netflix
Romantic comedy. Holiday
Not to be confused with the Taylor Swift song, this romantic comedy follows an ambitious executive who travels to France just before Christmas to secure the acquisition of a world-famous champagne brand. But her deal takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself falling for a charming Parisian, only to later discover he’s the founder’s son, the very man who could make or break the takeover.
Sisu: Road to Revenge — Prime Video
Action. Thriller
This is the follow-up to the 2022 action thriller “SISU,” following the story of the man who refuses to die as he seeks closure after the brutal loss of his family during wartime. Returning to the site of their massacre, he dismantles his family’s home, transporting it piece by piece with the goal of rebuilding it somewhere safe.
But the past catches up with him when the Red Army commander, who killed his loved ones, tracks him down to finish the job he started. What unfolds is a relentless, visually striking cross-country pursuit, a fight to the death that tests endurance, vengeance, and survival.
The family Plan 2 — Apple TV
Action. Comedy
In this sequel to the 2023 action-comedy, Dan—a former assassin turned family man—tries to give his kids the perfect holiday with an overseas vacation.
But when a mysterious figure from his past resurfaces, the trip derails into chaos. Their family getaway transforms into an action-packed adventure that pushes Dan further than he ever imagined
The Herd — Netflix
Action. Drama. Thriller
This action drama revolves around Gosi, a man who has to deal with his wife suffering from cancer. To give himself a temporary respite, he joins friends to celebrate a wedding. However, their outing turns deadl when they are ambushed on their return to the hotel by gunmen masquerading as cattle herders. The group becomes outnumbered and is left stranded to survive in this tense, fast-paced drama.
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