New streaming Releases: ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ ‘The Wild Robot,’ and More

This week’s streaming and video-on-demand releases offer a wide array of choices, from superhero action to animated adventures and international dramas.

Family-Kind Animation

Animation fans have a lot to look forward to this week, with several high-profile releases:

• The Wild Robot (Netflix): Based on Peter Brown’s book, this film follows a robot named Roz (Lupita Nyong’o) who finds herself on an island inhabited by animals. she befriends a fox (Pedro Pascal) and helps raise a gosling (Kit Connor).
• Dog Man (peacock): Based on Dav Pilkey’s graphic novel series, this DreamWorks adaptation tells the story of a police officer and his dog who are combined into one hero after an accident.Pete Davidson voices the villainous cat.
• Lost in Starlight (Netflix): set in 2050 Seoul, this Korean animated film tells the story of an astronaut and a musician who fall in love despite being millions of miles apart.

Superhero Action

Captain America: Brave New World (Disney Plus): Following the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes on his role as Captain America and must resolve an international crisis after an assassination attempt on President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford).

International Thrillers and dramas

This week also brings a selection of international films:

• The Seed of the Sacred Fig (VOD): This political drama, directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, is set against the backdrop of Iranian political protests and incorporates real footage from the 2022 and 2023 unrest.
• The Prosecutor (VOD): Donnie Yen directs and stars in this Chinese legal thriller about a detective who becomes a prosecutor to ensure criminals face justice.
• The Kill Room (VOD): A U.S. Marshal (Michelle Dockery) hires a pilot (Mark Wahlberg) to transport an informant, leading to a tense and violent flight.
• Muted (Netflix): Based on a true story, this Spanish film stars Ivana Baquero as a young widow whose husband’s murder investigation uncovers a web of lovers and secrets.

New on Shudder and HIDIVE

• Vampire Hunter D (Shudder and HIDIVE): A digitally remastered version of the classic anime film, set in a future where vampires rule. A vampire hunter is hired to protect a woman from a vampire lord.

Action and Romance

• Fight or Flight (VOD): A disgraced Secret Service agent (Josh Hartnett) tries to clear his name by catching a hacker on a flight filled with assassins.
• Juliet & Romeo (VOD): A musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, filmed in Italy and featuring Jason Isaacs and Rebel Wilson.
• Shadow Force (VOD): Kerry Washington and Omar Sy play former special forces operatives who are forced back into action when their past catches up with them.

whether you’re in the mood for family-friendly animation, thrilling action, or thought-provoking drama, this week’s streaming releases have something for everyone.