What to Stream: Spielberg looks back at 'Jaws,' Clipse reunite and
'Bachelor in Paradise' is flirty
[July 07, 2025]
By The Associated Press
Steven Spielberg reflecting on his shark blockbuster in the documentary
“Jaws @ 50" and Clipse, the dynamic duo of Pusha T and Malice, returning
for the album “Let God Sort Em Out” are some of the new television,
films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The
Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Burna Boy's eighth studio
album, EA Sports' College Football 26 and Season 10 of “Bachelor in
Paradise,” which will include contestants from “Golden Bachelor” and
“Golden Bachelorette.”
New movies to stream from July 7-13
— Steven Spielberg reflects on the “life altering experience” that was
“Jaws,” which celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer, in the new
documentary “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,” streaming on
Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, July 11. Voices include those who worked on
the film, like composer John Williams, production designer Joe Alves and
actors like Jonathan Filley and Lorriane Gary, as well as filmmaker
luminaries from James Cameron and Jordan Peele to George Lucas.
— Alex Ross Perry’s experimental documentary about the '90s indie band
Pavement (“Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain”) will be streaming on Mubi on
Friday, July 11. There are actors (“Stranger Things’” Joe Keery, Nat
Wolff, Jason Schwartzman), the real guys (Stephen Malkmus), archival
footage and irreverent stagings that help evoke the spirit of the band,
and kind of tell their story, as unconventionally as possible. The AP
named it one of the best of the year, so far.
— Writer-director Mark Anthony Green’s debut movie “Opus,” a cult-horror
about a reclusive pop star and a mysterious retreat, did not receive the
best reviews out of the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. But it
touts the kind of cast and intriguing premise that makes it a
hard-to-resist curiosity, with Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich leading,
that begins streaming on HBO Max on Friday, July 11. In his AP review,
Mark Kennedy wrote, “How both could be totally miscast will haunt your
dreams.” Kennedy added, “Green wobbles as he tries to land this plane
and what had been an intriguing premise to talk about fame and the
parasitic industries that live off it turns into a gross-out, run-for-it
bloodfest and a plot that unravels.”
— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr
New music to stream from July 7-13
— The rap record of the summer is here. Clipse, the dynamic duo of Pusha
T and Malice, return for “Let God Sort Em Out” on Friday, their first
new project as a duo in over 15 years. They’re as keen as ever; there’s
been no dull to either’s flow in that time. And if that’s not a strong
enough co-sign, a quick look at the album’s features will confirm its
greatness: Kendrick Lamar, Tyler the Creator, Nas, Pharrell Williams,
John Legend, The-Dream, Ab-Liva, Stove God Cooks and more are featured.
— Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, a leading voice in Afrobeats, will
release his eighth studio album, “No Sign of Weakness,” on Thursday.
It’s a high-energy good time, as first made apparent in the
percussion-heavy “TaTaTa” featuring rapper Travis Scott.
— It was one of the best-selling albums of all time. On Friday, July 11,
Backstreet Boys’ 1999 boy band classic, “Millennium,” gets a facelift
with the release of “Millennium 2.0.” It’s a deluxe reissue, now with a
brand-new song, B-sides and live recordings. And that makes you larger
than life.
— AP Music Writer Maria Sherman
New series to stream from July 7-13
— ABC's “Bachelor in Paradise” marks its 10th season this summer with a
golden twist. Contestants from “The Golden Bachelor” and “The Golden
Bachelorette” are sent to a resort in Costa Rica to have fun in the sun
and possibly make romantic connections. There's also a number of younger
“Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” cast members who randomly get added to the
mix. Jesse Palmer hosts with Bachelor Nation favorites Wells Adams
serving as in-house bartender and Hannah Brown, who is in charge of
Paradise Relations, whatever that means. It begins streaming Tuesday on
Hulu.
— Peyton Manning's Netflix docuseries “Quarterback” returns for a second
season. Cameras follow NFL Quarterbacks Joe Burrow of the Cleveland
Browns, Jared Goff of The Detroit Lions and Kirk Cousins. Cousins was
also featured in Season 1 as the QB for the Minnesota Vikings but in
Season 2 we see him injured from a torn Achilles. He eventually parts
ways with the Vikings (who drafted Michigan's J.J. McCarthy ) and signs
with the Atlanta Falcons. All eight episodes drop Tuesday.
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This combination of photos shows promotional art for "Bachelor in
Paradise," from left, "Quarterback," and "Back To the Frontier."
(ABC/Netflix/HBO Max via AP)
 — There's a “Bosch” spinoff
premiering Wednesday on Prime Video focusing on LAPD homicide
detective Renée Ballard (who you may recognize from the “Bosch:
Legacy” series finale.) “Ballard," starring Maggie Q as the titular
character, is also based on books by Michael Connelly.
— Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network presents “a social
experiment” where three families live “Little House on the
Prairie”-style for eight weeks. “Back to the Frontier” streams a new
episode for eight-weeks beginning Thursday on Max.
— Meg Stalter of “Hacks” stars in a new Netflix comedy from Lena
Dunham called “Too Much.” It's a semi-autobiographical story about
Dunham's life about a heartbroken New Yorker who moves to London to
begin anew and finds herself drawn to a musician (Will Sharpe,)
against her better judgment. An impressive roster of talent
including Andrew Rannells, Naomi Watts, Kit Harington, Andrew Scott,
Rhea Perlman, Richard E. Grant and Rita Ora make appearances. All 10
episodes drop Thursday.
— Dexter Morgan takes Manhattan in “Dexter: Resurrection,” a sequel
to 2021’s “Dexter: New Blood.” Michael C. Hall reprises his role as
the serial killer who hunts other serial killers. In “Resurrection,”
Dexter meets a secret society of serial killers led by a character
played by Peter Dinklage. David Zayas continues his role of
detective Angel Batista from the original. It premieres Friday, July
11.
— The cast of “Love Island USA” was so popular, they've got their
own spin-off called “Love Island: Beyond the Villa." The show
follows six of the core cast living in LA as they adjust to the
limelight and attempt to maintain their relationships. It debuts
Sunday, July 13, on Peacock.
— MGM+ has an adaptation of Stephen King's 2019 novel “The
Institute.” It's about a teenage boy named Luke — with an
exceptionally high intellect — who wakes up a strange, unknown
facility run by the government that imprisons kids with unique
abilities. The sci-fi horror series is eight-episodes and stars Ben
Barnes and Mary-Louise Parker. It premieres Sunday, July 13.
— Alicia Rancilio
New video games to play from July 7-13
— What’s in the works for EA Sports’ College Football 26? Dozens of
new mascots! We’re talking Oregon State’s Benny the Beaver, Akron’s
Zippy the Kangaroo and the already legendary Pop-Tarts Mascot.
Real-life coaches like Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman and Georgia’s
Kirby Smart are joining the fun. And your new cover models are wide
receivers Ryan Williams of Alabama and Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State.
EA drew a huge audience last year when it returned to the NCAA
gridiron after a decade-long hiatus, and this season promises 2,800
new plays and unique coaching schemes to go along with slicker
graphics and tighter gameplay. The real season is still more than a
month away, but you can begin your tailgate party Thursday on
PlayStation 5 and Xbox X/S.
— It has been nearly 50 years since Atari ruled the arcades, but the
brand has resurfaced recently with modernized versions of classics
like Asteroids, Breakout and Berzerk. Missile Command Delta is
something different, redefining the original shoot-em-up as a
turn-based tactical challenge. It takes place in an abandoned bunker
with plenty of locked rooms and other puzzles, so there’s more to do
than just protecting your bases — there’s a whole mystery to solve.
Maybe it involves Pong? Save the world all over again Tuesday on
PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch and PC.
— Lou Kesten
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