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New on Netflix: A cinematic version of Denis Johnson’s luminous novella ‘Train Dreams’

Felicity Jones and Joel Edgerton in Train Dreams Credit: BBP Train Dreams. LLC. © 2025/Netflix

Premieres Wednesday:

The Carman Family Deaths — The loss of his mother at sea puts the spotlight of suspicion on a young New England man, implicating him in the death of his grandfather years earlier. We have to make do with this documentary for now, because Ryan Murphy hasn’t been able to sign Robert Wagner or Christopher Walken. (Netflix)

Champagne Problems — Yes, we’ve reached that time of year when everybody wants to be the Hallmark Channel, and unrepentantly so. Follow Minka Kelly on business to France, where her mission to close a big deal might lead to love with a hunky local. So it’s like the Katy Perry story, but less embarrassing for everybody. (Netflix)

Premieres Thursday:

High Horse: The Black Cowboy — Jordan Peele traces the true, untold history of Blacks on the prairie in a documentary inspired by his provocative 2022 sci-fi/horror feature, Nope. Meanwhile, Scott Derrickson is insistent Black Phone 2 is really about AT&T’s reliance on the slave trade. (Peacock)

A Man on the Inside — Mary Steenburgen joins her real-life husband, Ted Danson, for Season 2, which sends Charles undercover at a liberal arts college. Careful, guys! Remember what happened the last time somebody named Charlie tried to be a big man on campus. (Netflix)

Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan and Zoe Colletti in The Family Plan 2 Credit: courtesy Apple TV

Premieres Friday:

The Family Plan 2 — And here’s another chance to drink deep the reassurance of formula, specifically the tradition of shitty sequels set in Europe. Former assassin Mark Wahlberg faces a moment of truth on the continent, as he’s pursued by a mysterious foe who’s put his family in the crosshairs. You just knew Clark Griswold was going to snap one day if those British drivers didn’t let him merge. (Apple TV)

One Shot With Ed Sheeran — The multiplatinum simp takes to the streets of New York, serenading the locals in an impromptu concert that was filmed in one take. The good news is that since Mamdani got elected, a guy can now get his hand cut off for this. (Netflix) 

Train Dreams — Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon and William H. Macy star in a 2025 Sundance hit set amid the railroad expansion of the early 20th century. Not to be outdone, Blumhouse is prepping a quickie horror flick about SunRail disasters. (Netflix)

Premieres Monday:

Bel Air — Senior year proves a serious crossroads for Will (Jabari Banks) as the dramatic reimagining of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air enters its fourth and final season. Will he get into a good HBCU, or does his future lie in smacking presenters on the NAACP Image Awards? (Peacock)

Missing Dead or Alive Season 2 — South Carolina’s finest sheriff’s department is back to solve more cases of people who upped and vanished without a trace. Or, as it’s referred to in politer company, “redistricting.” (Netflix)

Premieres Tuesday:

Is It Cake? Holiday Season 2 — Three returning bakers join three new contestants to compete for a $75,000 prize pot. Coincidentally, an assload of gingerbread is the reward in the upcoming Is It Pot? What Day Is It? (Netflix)

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Plus Jordan Peele’s take on the Black cowboy, Apple TV brings back Mark Wahlberg for another ‘Family Plan,’ and lots more to binge

Plus everything else premiering on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock and Disney+ this week

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