“American Fiction,” “Trolls Band Together” and “Irish Wish” are recent movies hitting streaming platforms this weekend, with more on the way in which. In March, ABS prepared a listing of must-see movies for you, available directly in your TV screen.

On Oscar night 2024, “American Fiction” won best adapted screenplay, and screenwriter Cord Jefferson he confessed with Hollywood producers and executives to take more risks and give creators a probability.

“But $200 million movies are also a risk, you know? It doesn’t always work out, but you take the risk anyway. Instead of making one $200 million movie, try making 20 $10 million movies or 50 $4 million movies,” he explained. “Like you can – there are so many people, I just feel such joy being here, I felt such joy making this movie and I want other people to experience that joy, and they are there, I promise you.”

Other movies on the list that bring excitement and joy include the family and age-friendly film “Trolls” and Curry’s first-ever movie role opposite Lindsay Lohan from “The Parent Trap.”

There can be discussion online about Curry’s first-ever role in a movie opposite actress Lindsay Lohan. People questioned whether her casting in the film was “random” or due to her friendship with the star of “The Parent Trap.” But when the couple recently revealed that Curry can be godmother to Lohan’s son, Luai, who was born last summer, many individuals said all of it made sense.

Those searching for something to watch on a date at home should tune in to “Players” or “Origin,” while those searching for a history lesson should watch “Frida.”

Check out the total list of latest movies streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Max and more.

American Fiction (2023)

The all-star forged of his hilarious film includes Jeffrey Wright, Erika Alexander and Sterling K. Brown, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross and more. It follows a black professor’s journey to get his novel published by a mostly white publishing house that prefers stereotypical books about “killer dads, rappers and crack.” After giving the people an honest version of what they wanted, he was asked for a movie deal and an advance of $750,000, which was met with enormous criticism for difficult the stereotypes the culture is obsessive about. The film can be watched on DirectTV.

Taylor Swift: Eras Tour (Taylor Version, 2023)

• Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras ​​Tour’ Has Surpassed Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance World’ Trip with record sales. Both women have performed in sold-out stadiums and other venues across the country and abroad over the past 12 months, earning billions of dollars with songs from their latest projects. Swift’s documentary about her tour was released last October, and a month later Bey released her tour documentary “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” in theaters. Taylor’s version is now available on Disney+, but there is no word yet on when the previous Destiny’s Child singer plans to release her version on streaming platforms. Watch closely as viewers can spot Swift’s man, Travis Kelce, who has supported her during several tour stops.

Trolls Join Forces (2023)

• Justin Timberlake will return because the voice of Branch in the third film in the Trolls series. The film grossed over $200 million and features Branch reuniting along with his boy band from the past. The “Can’t Stop the Feeling” singer also recorded vocals on his first album in six years, “Everything Thing I Thought It Was.” The latest movie Trolls is accessible on Peacock, and Timberlake’s album is accessible wherever you stream music.

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BroZone, you have 24 hours to respond. @jtimberlake @Trolls pic.twitter.com/PLwJ4zWVBO

— chryselle| in my KP6 era (@krisellevllamas) March 14, 2024

Irish Wish (2024)

• Ayesha Curry had great chemistry together with her off-screen friend, Lindsay Lohan, co-starring in her first film, which was shot in Ireland. Before Saint Patrick’s DayIrish wish” tells the story of a girl named Maddie and the person who became the one who got away. Upon learning that her best friend plans to marry this man, Lohan, as Maddie, wishes that he would turn into hers. But it isn’t what she expected. In the interview With On Extra TV, the longer term mother of 4 stated that she and her character are alike in the sense that they are “good friends” but otherwise “not that much.” “The Irish Wish” is accessible on Netflix.

Dreams come true. Here’s a brand new have a look at Lindsay Lohan and Ayesha Curry in Irish Wish Premieres NEXT FRIDAY pic.twitter.com/u8uG7HXPJ1

— Netflix (@netflix) March 9, 2024

The Capsule Generation (2023)

• British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor plays a family man ready to have a baby along with his wife, an executive of a high-profile company. A New York couple selected an unconventional way to have a baby after they got here to the Womb Center, a company that helps women raise babies in a detachable artificial uterus or capsule. The film emphasizes that artificial intelligence is primarily intended to make people’s lives more convenient, portraying professionals comparable to therapists as AI bots slightly than real people. “The Pod Generation” is now available on Hulu and also stars Emilia Clarke as Ejiofor’s wife.

watching The Pod Generation on hulu is interesting up to now

— (@szmaragdx33) March 8, 2024

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Players (2024)

• Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr., Marlon Wayans’ nephew, have as great chemistry as Mack and Adam in this romantic comedy. The two journalists built a long-standing friendship through writing and helping one another pick up people in bars with their friends. As Mack begins to fall for an additional guy with a Pulitzer Prize, everyone else in their friend group begins to notice that Damon’s character is madly in love together with her. Will Mack select the guy she thinks she needs or the one who sees every part he can turn into and more? Watch “Players” on Netflix.

Frida (2024)

• This recent documentary features personal diaries, journals, letters, candid interviews and essays written in the words of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Kahlo was widely known for her colourful self-portraits that highlighted themes of identity, passion, and gender roles. Directed by Carla Gutierrez movie can even detail her horrific 1925 bus accident, which resulted in her undergoing over 30 medical procedures for broken bones and fractures to her spine, legs and pelvis, which led to multiple miscarriages. It will add perspective and insight into Kahlo’s unforgettable work, the backdrop to her tumultuous relationship with muralist Diego Rivera and her past romance with murdered Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky, in addition to stunning animation directly inspired by Kahlo’s work. “Frida” is now available on Amazon Prime.

New poster for the film “FRIDA” by Carla Gutierrez.

The documentary, which explores the life and profession of Frida Kahlo through her own writing and interviews, in addition to an all-new animation, debuts on Prime Video on March 14. pic.twitter.com/WgiETgDY7K

— Movie updates (@FilmUpdates) March 4, 2024

Origin (2023)

• “King Richard” actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor stars as Isabel Wilkerson in Oscar nominee Ava DuVernay’s latest film. While mourning the lack of a loved one, he travels the world interviewing people for his book based on true facts about racism. DuVernay and others expressed disappointment with the film lost attract widespread attention or major awards upon the film’s January release. Since then, the film has won awards for best drama, best director and best actress from the African American Film Critics Association. However, recently the “Origin” account on the X platform triggered a distributor call Neon for not inviting the filmmakers to the Oscar party. The “Origin” account was later deleted. The film, which also stars Blair Underwood, Niecy Nash-Betts and The Conjuring’s Vera Farmiga, can be seen on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+.

The indisputable fact that Ava Duvernay’s “Origin” is not nominated for an Oscar is astonishing. A missed opportunity to honor a pivotal film that has been talked about for a long time. pic.twitter.com/useUQDyelr

— Karen Maria Alston (@advertisingdiva) March 10, 2024

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The Jamie Foxx Show (five seasons)

• Many people got to know Jamie Foxx as a humorist on “In Living Color,” but others learned about his funny skills by watching him as Jamie King on “The Jamie Foxx Show.” He plays a struggling actor who moves from Texas to Hollywood and works part-time at his uncle and aunt’s hotel. She quickly becomes friends along with his quite a few attempts to woo receptionist Francesca “Fancy” Monroe (Garcelle Beauvais) and his constant jokes about Braxton P. Hartnabrig (Christopher B. Duncan). Between comedy, moments of improvisation, and fun-filled yet informative storylines, you and your loved ones may have plenty of snickers and conversations. All five seasons of The Jamie Foxx Show are available now on Netflix and HBO (Max).