What to Stream: Paul Simon, 'In the Hand of Dante,' 'Avatar: The Last
Airbender' and Star Fox
[June 22, 2026]
A Paul Simon concert special and Season 2 of the live-action “Avatar:
The Last Airbender" 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: a new Larry
David series celebrating American history, the horror film “Undertone”
and the return of Star Fox.
New movies to stream from June 22-28
— Filmmaker Ian Tuason uses soundscapes to scare audiences in his debut
feature “Undertone,” a minimalist auditory horror about a paranormal
podcaster that is streaming on HBO Max on June 26. In his review for The
Associated Press, film writer Jake Coyle wrote that “it’s a testament to
Tuason’s evident filmmaking talent that, with these bare bones,
‘Undertone’ swells into a gripping and unsettling experience. This is a
movie that summons many of its scares with a sudden boost in audio
levels, the thunderous tick of a clock or the scream of … a tea kettle.
It’s even rated ‘R’ not for bloodcurdling violence or satanic ghouls
but, simply, ‘language.’”
— John Cena plays a buttoned-up real estate agent whose carefully
curated life gets upended when his chaotic “little brother,” played by
Eric André, reappears in his life in the new Netflix comedy “Little
Brother," streaming on June 26. Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni
and Caleb Hearon are all part of the big ensemble cast. Also arriving on
Netflix, on Wednesday, June 24, is Julian Schnabel’s “In the Hand of
Dante,” a divisive “literary gangster” movie with Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot
and Al Pacino.
— Peacock also has a new Tyler Perry and Jason Blum-produced
psychological thriller, “Strung,” that will be streaming on Friday, June
26. Chloe Bailey plays a talented violinist who takes a job as a music
tutor for a prestigious family in the Malcolm D. Lee-directed pic.
— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr
New music to stream from June 22-28
— It’s not as good as catching Paul Simon on the singer-songwriter’s “A
Quiet Celebration Tour,” but it is the next best thing. On Friday, fans
can enjoy Simon’s brand-new two-hour concert special, “Paul Simon: The
Quiet Celebration Concert,” streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Expect deep
cuts, new arrangements and timeless hits record live at McCaw Hall in
Seattle. It’s also a story of triumph — a legendary performer learning
the stage again after beginning to experience hearing loss.
— The globally popular English rock band Muse returns with “The Wow!
Signal,” a new full-length project named after “a powerful 72-second
radio burst detected in 1977 originating from the constellation
Sagittarius with a bandwidth and intensity that suggested a possible
extraterrestrial source,” according to a statement. It’s a fitting
source of inspiration for the space-y stadium rock band, and an
appropriate title for an album full of retro-futuristic synth songs
(“Nightshift Superstar”), scientific vernacular (“Cryogen”) and anthemic
guitars (“Unraveling.”)
— AP Music Writer Maria Sherman
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This combination of images show promotional art for the films "In
the Hand of Dante," from left, "Strung," and "Little Brother."
(Netflix/Peacock/Netflix via AP)
 New series to stream from June
22-28
— The live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” debuts its second
season Thursday, June 25 on Netflix. It's set in a world divided
into four nations based on the four elements: earth, water, fire and
air. A young Avatar named Aang is the only being who can manipulate
each of those elements, giving him power that serves him in both
everyday life and as protection. In Season 2, Aang is still learning
to master his powers.
— For most kids, school is out for the summer, and that includes
Charlie Brown and the gang. The animated series “Camp Snoopy”
returns for Season 2 on Friday, June 26, on Apple TV. It follows the
adventures of Snoopy, a beagle scout (get it?), Charlie and their
friends enjoying the summer at Camp Spring Lake.
— Just in time to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday, Larry
David stars in a new historical sketch comedy series called “Life,
Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness. ” Debuting Friday, June 26, on
HBO Max, David plays historical figures alongside guest stars
including Jon Hamm, Kathryn Hahn, Vince Vaughn, Bill Hader, Jerry
Seinfeld, J.B. Smoove and Isla Fisher. Like David's “Curb Your
Enthusiasm,” this show is largely improvised and features David's
trademark pessimistic, observational humor. Barack and Michelle
Obama's Higher Ground company produces the show.
— AP Writer Alicia Rancilio
New video games to play from June 22-28
— Fox McCloud saved the day in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” but
it’s been a long time since the dashing fighter pilot headlined a
game. Nintendo is taking advantage of his newfound celebrity with
Star Fox, overhauling his 1997 Nintendo 64 adventure for the Switch
2. The high-flying aerial combat game bounces from planet to planet
as players defend the Lylat System from an evil mastermind. You can
team up with friends on missions, or engage in 4-vs.-4 battles
online. Blast off Thursday, June 25.
— Lou Kesten
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