New Movies This Weekend: July 2 - 6
Photos from Universal Pictures, Magnolia Pictures
From Jeff Nelson
Fourth of July weekend is about to get prehistoric. Universal Pictures releases the major tentpole Jurassic World: Rebirth, which has already screened for many audiences via advanced screenings. Limited releases, such as 40 Acres and Kill the Jockey, are also hitting silver screens for the holiday weekend.
In the world of streaming, Charlize Theron returns for Netflix’s The Old Guard 2, while the family-friendly option, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, hits Paramount+.
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ (Action/Adventure, 134 minutes, PG-13)
“Five years post-Jurassic World: Dominion, an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough.”
Read Joe’s review here.
‘40 Acres’ (Action/Drama, 113 minutes, R)
“In a post-apocalyptic world with food scarcity, a Black family of Canadian farmers descended from American Civil War migrants defend their homestead against cannibals trying to seize their resources.”
‘Kill the Jockey’ (Crime/Drama, 96 minutes, NR)
“Remo's self-destructive behavior overshadows his talent. Abril, an upcoming jockey is pregnant by Remo and has to decide between child or continuing to race. They both race for Sirena, a businessman who saved Remo's life in the past .”
‘The Old Guard 2’ (Action, 105 minutes, R) – Netflix
“Andy leads immortal warriors against a powerful enemy threatening their group. They grapple with the resurfacing of a long-lost immortal, complicating their mission to safeguard humanity.”
‘Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado’ (Family/Adventure, 96 minutes, G) – Paramount+
“Dora, Diego, and their new friends brave the treacherous Amazonian jungle, racing to uncover the legendary Sol Dorado treasure before villainous forces claim its immense power.”
‘Heads of State’ (Action/Thriller, 106 minutes, PG-13) – Prime Video
“When the UK Prime Minister and US President become the targets of a foreign adversary, they're forced to rely on one another to thwart a global conspiracy.”
