What to Stream: 'Heartstopper Forever,' 'Lucky' and Steve Lacy
[July 13, 2026]
A new album from Steve Lacy and the conclusion of the
“Heartstopper” series are some of the new television, films, music and
games headed to a device near you.
Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as
selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: “Lucky,”
which stars Anya Taylor-Joy, the game “D-topia” and “The Hawk,” which
stars Will Ferrell as a golfing great well past his prime.
New movies to stream from July 13-19
— Netflix’s popular series “Heartstopper” comes to a conclusion with a
feature film finale, “Heartstopper Forever,” streaming July 17 on
Netflix. The film, written by “Heartstopper” creator and graphic
novelist Alice Oseman, follows the Season 3 ending in which Nick Nelson
(Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) take their relationship to a
new level. New challenges await, though, as Nick considers what
university he’ll attend.
— Sofia Coppola profiles fashion designer Marc Jacobs in “Marc by Sofia”
(July 16 on HBO Max). The film, largely shot as Jacobs prepares to
unveil a ready-to-wear collection, marks a documentary first for
Coppola, the filmmaker of “Lost in Translation” and “The Bling Ring.”
— Christian Petzold’s “Miroirs No. 3” (Mubi on July 17), one of the
standouts of the first half of 2026, is about a piano student (Paula
Beer) who, following a car accident, rehabilitates in the rural home of
an older woman (Barbara Auer) who lives near where the crash happened.
In my review, I called the film “beguiling and restorative.”
— AP Film Writer Jake Coyle
New music to stream from July 13-19
— In 2022, he was inescapable. Steve Lacy’s “Bad Habit” was a hit,
anchored by its surprising — and addictive — self-effacing hook: “I wish
I knew you wanted me.” On Friday, the alt-R&B talent, formerly of the
group the Internet, will release a new album titled “Oh yeah?” It’s a
pop progression, from the dreamy collaboration with SZA, “Is It Cool?”
to the ambitious “The Feeling.”
— The Colombian Canadian artist Lido Pimienta is no stranger to pushing
boundaries; it is why she is frequently compared to Björk and Natalia
Lafourcade in equal measure. On Friday she will release “Caribenya,” a
portmanteau of “Caribe” and the elusive Irish singer “Enya.” The title
should provide a framework in which to experience this work: It’s at the
intersection of her cumbia and DIY roots as well as her ever-expanding,
anti-colonial sonic experimentations.
— AP Music Writer Maria Sherman
New series to stream from July 13-19
— Robert Irwin won Season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars,” and now he’s
the host of “The Next Pro,” where 12 dancers compete to be a pro in its
next season. Mark Ballas, a three-time Mirrorball champ, is a judge
alongside his mother Shirley Ballas, winner of many Latin dance
competitions and renowned instructor and British TV personality. A third
spot at the judge’s table will feature rotating guests including Derek
Hough, Witney Carson and Jenna Johnson. The show hits Hulu on Tuesday.
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This combination of images show promotional art for "Heartstopper
Forever," left, "Lucky," center, and "Marc By Sofia." (Netflix/Apple
TV/A24 via AP)
 — What would you do if you had a
winning lottery ticket that you couldn't cash in? Anya Taylor-Joy
plays Lucky, a con artist with that conundrum in a new Apple TV
series of the same name. The winnings would give Lucky a chance at a
new life, but both the feds and her crime boss are on her trail.
Reese Witherspoon, who chose the novel for her book club in 2021, is
an executive producer. The first two episodes drop Wednesday.
— Will Ferrell plays Lonnie Hawkins, No. 1 golfer —
of 2004. Present Day though, the wear and tear of years on the
course are showing. His ex-wife and son, golf’s latest hotshot,
think the game is over and he should retire. Lonnie refuses to go
out as anything but great — he’s just got to win one more major to
complete a career Grand Slam. Molly Shannon, Jimmy Tatro, Fortune
Feimster, Luke Wilson and Chris Parnell round out the cast. “The
Hawk” premieres July 16 on Netflix.
— AP Writer Alicia Rancilio
New video games to play from July 13-19
— “Culdcept Begins” represents the return of a cult classic that’s
been absent from consoles for too long. It’s a mashup of two popular
kinds of tabletop games. One is a board game, like Monopoly, in
which you roll dice, move and claim property. The other is a
collectible card game, like Magic: The Gathering, in which you use
your deck to summon creatures, cast spells or deploy weapons. If you
land on a space that an opponent has already claimed, the battle is
on. With ever-changing boards and more than 400 cards, you can
indulge in a challenging solo campaign or play online against
friends. Cut the deck Thursday, July 16, on Switch.
— “D-topia” looks like it might be a nice place to live. After all,
it’s a place where “life is curated by artificial intelligence to
maximize happiness.” But machines break down sometimes, and your job
as a facilitator is to fix them. You may run into some human
residents who aren’t entirely happy in this mellow but bland town.
And once you discover the hidden “Block Side,” you may reveal some
unsavory secrets. Publisher Annapurna Interactive describes it as “a
calm, yet thought-provoking journey” in which your choices may lead
to joy or despair. Check in July 14, on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S,
Switch or PC.
— Lou Kesten
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