The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris launching on Prime Video on September 2nd, but if you can’t wait, Amazon has launched a 60-second first look at the show.
This sneak peek will be available to Prime members for 48 hours from July 6th at 3am ET before it’s unveiled to the public.
The clip shows characters like Brownyn (Nazamin Boniadi), Arondir (Ismael Cordova), Elrond (Robert Aramayo), Prince Durin IV (Owain Arthur), High King Gil-galad (Benjamin Walker), Galadriel (Morydd Clark) and a lot more.
To celebrate all things Canada, we’ve rounded up some of the Canadian movies and shows that are currently streaming on major services. Given that the government itself doesn’t really have a proper definition of “Canadian content,” we’ll include a handful of titles that either: A) star Canadians B) feature prominent Canadians behind the camera and/or C) were filmed in Canada.
From superheroes and comedies to dramas and horror, Canada’s got you covered. Read on for a highlight of some of the Canadian titles on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix.
Amazon’s Prime Video
The Boys — filmed in Toronto, co-starring Mississauga’s Nathan Mitchell (Black Noir), co-produced by Vancouver’s Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg
The Expanse — the acclaimed sci-fi series was filmed in Toronto
The Lake — Amazon’s first scripted original Canadian series, created by Ottawa’s Julian Doucet (Hudson & Rex) and starring Caledon, Ontario’s Jordan Gavaris (Orphan Black); also shot in Northern Ontario
The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith — Welland, Ontario’s Nathalie Bibeau (The Walrus and the Whistleblower) directs this docuseries about the unsolved 1974 murder of a 22-year-old woman in Oshawa, Ontario
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada — hosted by Montreal’s Jay Baruchel (This Is The End), featuring a bunch of competing Canadian comics, including Toronto’s Dave Foley (Kids in the Hall), Calgary’s Andrew Phung (Kim’s Convenience) and Westmount, Quebec’s Caroline Rhea (Sabrina the Teenage With)
Reacher — action series film in and around Toronto
Crave
To coincide with Canada Day, Crave has launched a dedicated “Oh Canada” landing page, featuring the likes of:
Canada’s Drag Race — a spin on the popular RuPaul series featuring Canadian contestants and judges
The David Cronenberg Collection — featuring a slew of the renowned Toronto director’s films, like Dead Ringers, Videodrome and The Fly (his new film, Crimes of the Future, will also come to Crave this fall)
The Denis Villeneuve Collection — includes a variety of films from the acclaimed Bécancour, Quebec director, such as Dune (2021), Prisoners, Arrival and Enemy Letterkenny and spin-off Shoresy — the two Canadian sitcoms from Listowel, Ontario’s Jared Keeso (creator, writer and star)
Night Raiders — written and directed by La Ronge, Saskatchewan’s Danis Goulet (Wakening), starring Cardston, Alberta’s Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open) and Surrey, B.C.’s Brooklyn Letexier-Hart (Burden of Truth); was also shot in and around Toronto
Ryan Reynolds Collection — some of the Vancouver actor’s films, like Free Guy, Just Friends and Van Wilder
Disney+
The streaming service regularly has an “O Canada” section, but here are some highlights:
Free Guy — starring Vancouver’s Ryan Reynolds, directed by Montreal’s Shawn Levy
Juno — starring Halifax’s Elliot Page (The Umbrella Academy) and Brampton, Ontario’s Michael Cera, directed by Montreal’s Jason Reitman, shot in Vancouver
Ms. Marvel — starring Markham, Ontario’s own Iman Vellani, directed by Pakistani-Canadian Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Episodes 4 and 5)
Obi-Wan Kenobi — co-starring Vancouver’s Hayden Christensen, all episodes directed by Toronto’s Deborah Chow
Reservation Dogs — the Indigenous comedy series stars three Canadians: Three of the four leads are Canadian: Kahnawake, Quebec’s Devery Jacobs (American Gods) as Elora, Toronto’s D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Murdoch Mysteries) as Bear and Edmonton’s Paulina Alexis (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) as Willie; Jacobs is also a writer on the upcoming second season
Speed — starring Toronto’s Keanu Reeves and written by Toronto’s Graham Yost
Turning Red — co-written and directed by Toronto’s Domee Shi, featuring the voices of Ottawa’s Sandra Oh and Mississauga’s Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, set in Toronto
We also recently put together a round-up of upcoming Canadian Disney+ projects — you can read that here.
Netflix
The Adam Project — starring Vancouver’s Ryan Reynolds, directed by Montreal’s Shawn Levy, filmed in Vancouver
Anne with an E — created by Vancouver’s Moira Walley-Beckett, starring Irish-Canadian Amybeth McNulty and other Canadians, filmed in various parts of Ontario and P.E.I.
Kim’s Convenience — Ins Choi’s popular Canadian sitcom starring Canada-raised Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Toronto-raised Jean Yoon, Burnaby, B.C.’s Andrea Bang and the aforementioned Simu Liu
Locke & Key — co-starring Toronto’s Connor Jessup, filmed in Toronto
Schitt’s Creek — Hamilton, Ontario’s Eugene Levy and Toronto’s Dan Levy created this Canadian sitcom starring them both, as well as Toronto’s Catherina O’Hara and Ottawa’s Annie Murphy
The Umbrella Academy — starring Halifax’s Elliot Page, filmed in various parts of Ontario
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ are mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
The One That Got Away [Amazon Original]
Singer-songwriter Betty Who hosts this reality dating series in which six people get to take a shot with missed connections.
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: June 24th, 2022 Genre: Reality dating Runtime: 10 episodes (47 minutes to 1 hour, 13 minutes each)
The full list of movies and shows hitting Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Apple TV+
Loot [Apple Original]
After divorcing her husband, Molly decides to use her $87 billion settlement to re-engage with her charitable foundation.
Loot was created by Alan Yang (Master of None) and Matt Hubbard (30 Rock) and stars Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), MJ Rodriguez (Pose), Joel Kim Booster (Big Mouth) and Nat Faxon (Disenchantment).
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: June 24th, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every Friday) Genre: Comedy Runtime: 10 episodes (around 30 minutes each)
Find out what’s coming to Apple TV+ this summer here.
Crave
Drive My Car
A well-known actor and theatre director processes his grief over the loss of his wife while overseeing a multilingual stage production of Uncle Vanya.
Based on Haruki Murakami’s short story of the same name, Drive My Car was written and directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy) and stars Hidetoshi Nishijima (Shin Ultraman), Tōko Miura (Your Name), Masaki Okada (I Give My First Love to You) and Reika Kirishima (Godzilla: Final Warriors).
The film follows three different storylines within the French foreign bureau of a fictional newspaper as it publishes its final issue.
The French Dispatch was written and directed by Wes Anderson (The Grand Budapest Hotel) and features an ensemble cast that includes Owen Wilson (The Royal Tenenbaums), Frances McDormand (Nomadland), Timothée Chalamet (Dune), Benicio Del Toro (Sicario), Jeffrey Wright (Westworld), Bill Murray (Groundhog Day), Saoirse Ronan (Little Women) and Jason Schwartzman (Fargo).
Original Canadian theatrical release: October 22nd, 2021
Crave premiere date: June 24th, 2022 Genre: Comedy-drama Runtime: 1 hour, 48 minutes
Buster Moon and co. try to enlist a reclusive rock star in an effort to impress an entertainment mogul.
Sing 2 was written and directed by Garth Jennings (Sing) and features the voices of Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club), Reese Witherspoon (The Morning Show), Scarlett Johansson (Marriage Story), Taron Egerton (Rocketman) and U2 lead vocalist and primary lyricist Bono.
Original Canadian theatrical release: December 22nd, 2021
Crave premiere date: June 24th, 2022 Genre: Animated musical comedy Runtime: 1 hour, 50 minutes
Seven years after the events of Season 3, Westworld tells a “dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on Earth.”
Based on Michael Crichton’s 1973 film of the same name, Westworld was created by Jonathan Nolan (Person of Interest) and Lisa Joy (Burn Notice) and stars Evan Rachel Wood (Mildred Pierce), Thandiwe Newton (Crash), Jeffrey Wright (Casino Royale), Tessa Thompson (Thor: Ragnarok), Luke Hemsworth (Neighbours), Ed Harris (The Hours) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad).
Crave premiere date: June 26th, 2022 at 9pm ET (first episode, new episodes every Sunday at 9pm ET) Genre: Sci-fi drama Runtime: Eight episodes (around one hour each)
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Disney+
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange teams up with dimension-hopping teenager America Chavez to fight a threat to the entire multiverse.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was directed by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man 2) and features returning Marvel stars Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximoff/The Scarlet Witch), Benedict Wong (Wong), London, Ontario’s own Rachel McAdams (Christine Palmer) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (Baron Mordo), alongside MCU newcomer Xochitl Gomez (The Babysitter’s Club) as America Chavez.
Original theatrical release date: May 6th, 2022
Disney+ Canada premiere date: June 22nd, 2022 Genre: Superhero Runtime: 2 hours, 6 minutes
Stream Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness here.
Rise [Disney+ Original]
Based on real events, Rise tells the story of the Antetokounmpo family, who emigrated from Nigeria to Greece and produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions: Giannis (Uche Agada), Thanasis (Ral Agada) and Kostas (Jaden Osimuwa).
The film was directed by Akin Omotoso (Tell Me Sweet Something).
Disney+ Canada premiere date: June 24th, 2022 Genre: Biographical sports drama Runtime: 1 hour, 53 minutes
The full list of what’s hitting Disney+ Canada this month can be found here.
Netflix
The Future Of [Netflix Original]
This docuseries, co-produced by The Verge, examines how new and emerging technological trends will affect various aspects of life, including food, dating, gaming and pets.
The series is narrated by Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country) and features interviews with a variety of tech experts.
Netflix Canada premiere date: June 21st, 2022 (first six episodes, remaining six episodes on June 28th) Genre: Documentary Runtime: 12 episodes (around 30 minutes each)
After a case of mistaken identity, a bumbling entrepreneur must team up with the assassin known as “The Man From Toronto.”
The Man From Toronto was directed by Patrick Hughes (The Hitman’s Bodyguard) and stars three people who are not, in fact, from Toronto or anywhere else in Canada: Kevin Hart (Jumanji series), Woody Harrelson (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) and Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory).
It’s worth noting that the movie was shot around the Toronto area.
The Umbrella Academy (Season 3) [Netflix Original]
The Umbrellas face off against a new group of Hargreeves siblings while a mysterious threat is unleashed on the city.
Based on Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s comic series of the same name, The Umbrella Academy was created by Edmonton’s Steve Blackman (Fargo) and features an ensemble cast that includes Halifax’s Elliot Page (Juno), Tom Hopper (Game of Thrones), David Castañeda (Sicario: Day of the Soldado), Emmy Raver-Lampman (Hamilton) and Robert Sheehan (Mortal Instruments).
It’s worth noting that the series is filmed in various parts of Ontario, including Toronto.
Netflix Canada premiere date: June 22nd, 2022 Genre: Superhero Runtime: 10 episodes (40 to 53 minutes each)
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ are mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
The Lake [Amazon Original]
A gay man seeks to reconnect with the teenage daughter he gave up for adoption while at his family’s cottage, which is now owned by his step-sister.
The Lake was created by Ottawa’s Julian Doucet (Hudson & Rex) and stars Caledon, Ontario’s Jordan Gavaris (Orphan Black), Julia Stiles (Hustlers) and Madison Shamoun (Black-ish). The series was also shot in Northern Ontario.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Apple TV+
Cha Cha Real Smooth [Apple Original]
While working at a Bar Mitzvah, a young man strikes up a friendship with a mother and her autistic daughter.
Cha Cha Real Smooth was written and directed by Cooper Raiff (Shithouse) and stars Raiff, Dakota Johnson (The Lost Daughter), Vanessa Burghardt (debut role) and Leslie Mann (Knocked Up).
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: June 17th, 2022 Genre: Comedy-drama Runtime: 1 hour, 47 minutes
James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films, go on tours of Ireland, Iceland, Dubai and more with the help of some friends.
Some of the guests include Harry Potter co-stars Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) and Luke Youngblood (Lee Jordan), as well as Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) and Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense).
Crave premiere date: June 17th, 2022 Genre: Travel documentary Runtime: Six episodes (48 to 50 minutes each)
A father grapples with his daughter’s wedding and multiple relationships within his big Cuban-American family.
Based on Edward Streeter’s 1949 novel of the same name, Father of the Bride was directed by Gary Alazraki (Club de Cuervos) and stars Andy García (The Godfather: Part III), Gloria Estefan (“Conga”), Adria Arjona (Triple Frontier) and Isabela Merced (Dora and the Lost City).
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Disney+
Love, Victor (Season 3) [Star Original]
In this final season, Victor goes on a journey of self-discovery to figure out hi post-high-school plans and who he wants to be with.
Inspired by the 2018 film Love, Simon, Love, Victor was created by Love, Simon producers Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker and stars Michael Cimino (Annabelle Comes Home), Rachel Hilson (This Is Us) and Lukas Gage (Euphoria).
Disney+ Canada premiere date: June 15th, 2022 Genre: Teen comedy-drama Runtime: Eight episodes (25 to 34 minutes each)
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live [Netflix Original]
Grace & Frankie stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin host a variety of women stand-ups, including Michelle Buteau, Margaret Cho, Eliot Glazer and Iliza Shlesinger.
Netflix Canada premiere date: June 13th, 2022 Genre: Stand-up comedy special Runtime: 1 hour
Stream Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Livehere.
Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends [Netflix Original]
Comedian Pete Davidson riffs on rumours, free plane rides and more with a bunch of guests, including Machine Gun Kelly, Big Wet, Neko White, Giulio Gallarotti and Carly Aquilino.
Netflix Canada premiere date: June 13th, 2022 Genre: Stand-up comedy special Runtime: 58 minutes
Stream Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends here.
Spiderhead [Netflix Original]
An inmate in a state-of-the-art penitentiary begins to question the mind-altering drugs he’s testing for a pharmaceutical genius.
Based on George Saunders’ short story “Escape From Spiderhead,” Spiderhead was directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and stars Chris Hemsworth (Avengers: Endgame), Miles Teller (Whiplash) and Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country).
Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet [Netflix Original]
This docuseries explores the dangerous consequences of digital misinformation, with individual episodes focusing on topics like conspiracy theories, sextortion and “swatting” (calling emergency services over to someone’s address under false pretenses).
Netflix Canada premiere date: June 15th, 2022 Genre: True crime documentary Runtime: Six episodes (46 to 64 minutes each)
Stream Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet here.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Netflix this month can be found here.
Paramount+
Jerry and Marge Go Large [Paramount+ Original]
A married couple takes advantage of a mathematical loophole to win the lottery and use the prize money to revitalize their town.
Based on a 2018 Huffington Post article by Jason Fagone, Jerry and Marge Go Large was directed by David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) and stars Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Annette Bening (The Kids Are Alright), Rainn Wilson (The Office) and Larry Wilmore (Insecure).
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ are mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
Backstage with Katherine Ryan [Amazon Original]
Sarnia, Ontario-born comedian Katherine Ryan brings us a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on backstage at a stand-up show.
Amazon Prime Video premiere date: June 9th, 2022 Genre: Docuseries Runtime: Six episodes (42 to 51 minutes each)
Andrew creates a fake boyfriend on social media to drive away a toxic ex, only to fall for his true love, forcing him to manage all three relationships.
My Fake Boyfriend was directed by Rose Troche (The L Word) and stars Keiynan Lonsdale (The Flash), Dylan Sprouse (The Suite Life franchise), Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) and Samer Salem (The Expanse),
Amazon Prime Video premiere date: June 10th, 2022 Genre: Romantic comedy Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes
The full list of movies and shows hitting Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Apple TV+
For All Mankind (Season 3) [Apple Original]
In the early ’90s, U.S., Soviet Union and a third adversary race to Mars.
For All Mankind was created by Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) and features an ensemble cast that includes Joel Kinnamon (Altered Carbon), Wrenn Schmidt (Boardwalk Empire), Shantel VanSanten (The Boys) and Jodi Balfour (Bomb Girls).
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: June 10th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Friday) Genre: Sci-fi drama Runtime: 10 episodes (around one hour each)
Find out what’s coming to Apple TV+ this summer here.
Crave
Becoming Elizabeth
This series explores the younger years of Queen Elizabeth I, an orphaned teen who gets into English court politics.
Becoming Elizabeth was created by Anya Reiss (EastEnders) and stars Alicia von Rittberg (Fury), Oliver Zetterström (The Midnight Gang), Romola Garai (The Hour), Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife) and Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones).
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: June 10th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Friday) Genre: Biographical drama Runtime: Eight episodes (around one hour each)
During a rough patch, an American movie star heads to France to star in a crime thriller, only to find the lines between herself and her character start to blur.
Created by Olivier Assayas and based on his 1996 feature film of the same name, Irma Vep stars Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina), Adria Arjona (Triple Frontier), Carrie Brownstein (Portlandia), Tom Sturridge (Sweet Bitter) and Fala Chen (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings).
Crave premiere date: June 6th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Monday at 9pm ET) Genre: Biographical drama Runtime: Eight episodes (around one hour each)
As the U.S. strips away women’s right to have abortions, HBO and director Tia Lessin (Trouble in the Water) are releasing this timely documentary about an underground network of abortion activists in spring 1972.
Learn about the efforts they took to provide safe, affordable and illegal abortions, which include code names, fronts and safe houses.
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Disney+
Ms. Marvel [Disney+ Original]
Pakistani-American teenager Kamala Khan spends her days balancing school, parental expectations and her obsession with the Avengers until everything changes when she develops superpowers of her own.
Based on writer G. Willow Wilson, Adrian Alphona and Sana Amanat’s Marvel Comics character of the same name, Ms. Marvel was created by Bisha K. Ali (Loki) and stars Markham, Ontario newcomer Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz (The Walking Dead), Yasmeen Fletcher (Andi Mack), Zenobia Shroff (The Big Sick) and Mohan Kapur (amusingly, the Hindi dub of Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange).
Crave premiere date: June 8th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Wednesday) Genre: Superhero Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)
A police detective finds his faith shaken when investigating the murder of a Mormon mother and her daughter that appears to involve the Church of Latter-Day Saints.
Based on Jon Krakauer’s 2003 non-fiction book of the same name, Under the Banner of Heaven was created by Dustin Lance Black (Milk) and stars Andrew Garfield (Tick, Tick… Boom!), Sam Worthington (Avatar), Daisy Edgar-Jones (Cold Feet), Wyatt Russell (Lodge49) and Denise Gough (Angels in America).
Notably, the series was filmed in Calgary. Keep in mind that the series already wrapped on Hulu in the U.S. on June 2nd, so Canadians are getting it late (as usual) — avoid spoilers accordingly.
Hulu premiere date: April 28th, 2022
Disney+ Canada premiere date: June 8th, 2022 (first two episodes, new episodes every Wednesday) Genre: True crime drama Runtime: Seven episodes (around one hour each)
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute [Netflix Original]
Friends and family honour the late comedian Bob Saget, who died in January.
Featured guests include comedians Chris Rock, Tim Allen, Seth Green and Newmarket, Ontario’s Jim Carrey, as well as Saget’s Full House co-stars John Stamos and Candace Cameron Bure.
Netflix Canada premiere date: June 7th, 2022 Genre: Comedy special Runtime: 1 hour, 23 minutes
An NBA scout discovers works to prepare a talented Spanish player for the NBA Draft.
Hustle was directed by Jeremiah Zagar (We the Animals) and stars Adam Sandler (Uncut Gems), Queen Latifah (Girls Trip), Ben Foster (Hell or Highwater) and real Utah Jazz player Juancho Hernangómez.
Netflix Canada premiere date: June 8th, 2022 Genre: Sports drama Runtime: 1 hour, 58 minutes
The full list of movies and shows hitting Netflix this month can be found here.
Premium video-on-demand (PVOD)
Everything Everywhere All At Once
One of the most acclaimed movies of the year has finally hit streaming.
The film follows a struggling Chinese-American business owner who must connect with alternate universe versions of herself to thwart a threat to the entire multiverse.
Everything Everywhere All At Once at written and directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (Swiss Army Man) and stars Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Ke Huy Quan (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom), Stephanie Hsu (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween) and James Hong (Hawaii Five-O).
Original theatrical release date: March 25th, 2022
PVOD premiere date: June 7th, 2022 Genre: Sci-fi action Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Amazon says that in the three days since season 3’s release, the popular TV show has experienced 17 percent viewership growth over season 2 and 234 percent over season one.
“From our first conversation with Eric Kripke and the creative team about Season Three of The Boys, we knew the show was continuing to get even bolder — an impressive feat considering the wild success of the Emmy-nominated second season,” said Vernon Sanders, head of global television at Amazon Studios, in a recent statement.
The franchise also offers an animated series, The Boys Presents: Diabolical (currently streaming on Prime Video) and an Untitled Boys Spinoff is currently in the works.
In a statement, The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke also said, “this is the first time in history that exploding genitalia has led to further success,” which is a weird flex, but this is also undeniably one of season 3’s best moments.
It’s unclear when the fourth season of The Boys will release.
The Boys season 3 is available to stream in Canada on Prime Video, which costs 9.99/month or $99/year. The first three episodes of season three are now available to stream, with new episodes dropping every Friday at 7pm ET/4pm PT.
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ are mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
The Boys (Season 3) [Amazon Original]
One year after the events of Season 2, Hughie, Butcher and The Boys work for the government until they learn about a potential superweapon that could take down the increasingly unhinged Homelander.
Based on Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s comic series of the same name, The Boys was developed by Eric Kripke (Supernatural) and stars Karl Urban (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Jack Quaid (Vinyl), Antony Starr (Banshee), Erin Moriarty (Marvel’s Jessica Jones), Laz Alonso (Avatar), Tomer Capone (Hostages), Mississauga, Ontario’s Nathan Mitchell (iZombie) and Jensen Ackles (Supernatural). It’s worth noting the series was filmed in Toronto, while Vancouver’s Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Superbad) served as producers.
Amazon Prime Video premiere date: June 3rd, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every Friday) Genre: Superhero Runtime: Eight episodes (around one hour each)
Note: I don’t usually include my own opinions on what’s featured in each Streaming in Canada column — mostly because there’s just too much to watch! But I have seen the first five episodes of The Boys Season 3, and I’m happy to say it’s just as good as ever. The first few episodes are perhaps a bit slower-paced than one might expect from the show, but it’s all in service of taking the time to get into the headspace of our characters amid the new status quo.
Of course, this means we see more of Butcher’s (Karl Urban) struggles to work with the government and Homelander’s (Antony Starr) ever-fragile mental state, and both remain fantastic in their respective roles. (Seriously — Homelander is one of the best characters in any superhero story ever.) But I was especially pleased to see Hughie (Jack Quaid) and Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) get satisfying and emotional beats. I’m also intrigued to see what Jensen Ackles’ Soldier Boy brings to the mix. All around, The Boys is as sharp as ever, and a must-watch even if you’re not normally a fan of superheroes. Oh, and you’ll never see Ant-Man the same way again.
The full list of movies and shows that hit Amazon Prime Video Canada last month can be found here. Meanwhile, a round-up of June’s new content can be found here.
Apple TV+
Physical (Season 2) [Apple Original]
Things look up for Sheila after she successfully launches her first fitness video until she becomes torn between her husband and a dangerous attraction to someone else.
Physical was created by Annie Weisman (About a Boy) and stars Rose Byrne (Damages), Rory Scovel (The Eric Andre Show) and Geoffrey Arend (Body of Proof).
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: June 3rd, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Friday) Genre: Comedy-drama Runtime: Ten episodes (around 30 minutes each)
Find out what’s coming to Apple TV+ this summer here.
Crave
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Several years after the events of The Crimes of Grindelwald, Albus Dumbledore recruits Newt Scamander to lead a team against Grindelwald’s growing legion of followers.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore was directed by David Yates (Harry Potter franchise) and stars Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything), Jude Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley), Ezra Miller (Zack Snyder’s Justice League), Dan Fogler (The Walking Dead), Jessica Williams (The Daily Show), Alison Sudol (Transparent) and Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal).
Original theatrical release date: April 15th, 2022
Crave premiere date: May 30th, 2022 Genre: Fantasy Runtime: 2 hours, 22 minutes
Stream Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore here.
P-Valley (Season 2)
The Pynk strip club dancers struggle during the pandemic while battling for the throne.
Based on Katori Hall’s 2015 play Pussy Valley,P-Valley stars Brandee Evans (The Bobby Brown Story), Nicco Annan (This Is Us), Shannon Thornton (Power) and J. Alphonse Nicholson (Marvel’s Luke Cage).
Crave premiere date: June 3rd, 2022 (first episode, then new episodes every Sunday starting June 12th) Genre: Drama Runtime: 2 hours, 22 minutes
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows that hit Crave last month can be found here. Meanwhile, a round-up of June’s new content is available here.
Netflix
Floor is Lava (Season 2) [Netflix Original]
Contestants must avoid touching the “lava” on the ground while navigating various obstacles.
Netflix Canada premiere date: June 3rd, 2022 Genre: Reality Runtime: Five episodes (32 to 35 minutes each)
Popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile has partnered with Prime Video and Sony to release a variety of skins and items amid the release of season 3 of The Boys on June 3rd.
PUBG Mobile has announced the game will include hero skins of characters such as Homelander, Starlight and Soldier Boy alongside the release of season 3.
This also includes weapon skins, backpacks, a unique Supes parachute and more. Following up season 3’s launch, on June 8th PUBG Mobile will hold a “Supe Spree” in-game event based on The Boys that has players in squads hunting down Billy Butcher in a murder mystery game.
Peace and quiet? Not a chance! 💀
To celebrate the launch of The Boys Season 3 on @PrimeVideo, PUBG MOBILE is bringing some diabolically fun @TheBoysTV content and events beginning on June 3! Stay tuned for details!
Since the game’s release in 2017, PUBG Mobile has collaborated with notable movies and TV shows such as Spider-Man, Godzilla, Jujutsu Kaisen and more
PUBG Mobile reached more than 1 billion downloads in 2021, becoming a big hit on both the App Store and the Google Play Store.
It’s important to note that the collaboration will only be available for a limited time and ends on July 3rd in Canada and the United States. PUBG Mobile is available in the App Store and Google Play Store.
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
In 1998, Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine and Leon S. Kennedy must band together during a zombie outbreak in a small town.
Based on Capcom’s Resident Evil video games, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City was written and directed by Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down) and stars Toronto’s Robbie Amell (Upload), Vancouver’s Avan Jogia (Zombieland: Double Tap) as Leon, Kaya Scodelario (Skins) Hannah John-Kamen (Killjoys), Tom Hopper (The Umbrella Academy) and Ottawa’s Donal Logue (Gotham).
It’s also worth noting that the film was shot in Toronto and Sudbury, Ontario.
Original theatrical release date: November 24th, 2021
Amazon Prime Video premiere date: May 27th, 2022 Genre: Horror Runtime: 1 hour, 47 minutes
Stream Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City here.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Apple TV+
Carpool Karaoke: The Series (Season 5) [Apple Original]
A new batch of celebrities teams up for karaoke while driving in this series based on the eponymous James Corden segment.
Some of this season’s guests include Mississauga, Ontario’s Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) with Jessica Henwick (The Matrix Resurrections), Vancouver’s Jonathan Scott (The Property Brothers) with partner Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) and The White Lotus co-stars Murray Bartlett, Alexandra Daddario and Sydney Sweeney.
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: May 27th, 2022 (first six episodes, new episodes later this year) Genre: Comedy, musical Runtime: Six episodes (around
From Jon Favreau (The Mandalorian) and the producers of Planet Earth comes this docuseries which uses the cutting-edge technology found in Favreau’s Jungle Book and The Lion King films to recreate dinosaurs with photorealistic visuals.
On top of that, Sir David Attenborough (Planet Earth) narrates and Hans Zimmer (The Lion King) serves as composer.
Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: May 23rd to May 27th, 2022 (one new episode each day) Genre: Documentary Runtime: Five episodes (39 to 42 minutes each)
To coincide with the Cannes premiere of famed Toronto filmmaker David Cronenberg’s new film, Crimes of the Future, Crave has launched a new collection featuring many of his films.
These include:
Cosmopolis
Crash
A Dangerous Method
Dead Ringers
Eastern Promises
The Fly
A History of Violence
Maps to the Stars
Videodrome
Additionally, Bell has confirmed that Crimes of the Future — a body horror film starring Viggo Mortensen, Léa Seydoux and Kristen Stewart — will come to Crave this fall following its theatrical run.
Kyle Brownrigg: Introducing Lyle [Crave Original]
Discover another Canadian homegrown comedy!
Don’t miss Kyle Brownrigg’s comedy special Introducing Lyle, now streaming on Crave. pic.twitter.com/2yJPmUjtra
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Disney+
Obi-Wan Kenobi [Disney+ Original]
Ten years after the events of Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan Kenobi embarks on a dangerous mission while being hunted by the Empire.
Notably, Toronto’s Deborah Chow (The Mandalorian) directed all six episodes of the show, while Ewan McGregor and Vancouver’s Hayden Christensen reprise their prequels roles of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, respectively.
Other cast members include Moses Igram (The Queen’s Gambit), Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick), Rupert Friend (Homeland) and Sung Kang (The Fast and Furious franchise).
Disney+ Canada premiere date: May 27th, 2022 (first two episodes, new episode every Wednesday) Genre: Sci-fi Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)
Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind) spotlights the work of chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen as they provide prepared meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
Disney+ Canada premiere date: May 27th, 2022 Genre: Documentary Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)
The full list of movies and shows hitting Disney+ Canada this month can be found here.
Netflix
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark [Netflix Original]
Pony friends Zipp, Sunny, Izzy, Pipp and Hitch go on adventures.
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark features the voices of Mississauga, Ontario’s Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever), J.J. Gerber (Bibleman: The Animated Adventures) and Jenna Warren (Thomas & Friends).
Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal travels to more places around the world to try out new cuisine. This season, he visits Oaxaca, Maine, Helsinki, Portland and Madrid.
Netflix Canada premiere date: May 25th, 2022 Genre: Documentary Runtime: Five episodes (46 to 51 minutes each)
Sixth months after the devastating Battle of Starcourt, the teens are separated for the first time, just as a new and horrifying supernatural threat emerges.
Stranger Things was created by the Duffer Brothers (Wayward Pines) and features an ensemble cast that includes Winona Ryder (The Age of Innocence), David Harbour (The Newsroom), Millie Bobby Brown (Intruders), Vancouver’s Finn Wolfhard (It), Gaten Matarazzo (Prank Encounters), Caleb McLaughlin (The Lion King on Broadway) and Noah Schnapp (The Peanuts Movie).
It’s worth noting that Montreal’s own Shawn Levy (Free Guy) is a producer and director on the show. Additionally, keep in mind that the second half of Season 4 Vol. 2 will drop July 1st, with a fifth and final season also on the way.
Netflix Canada premiere date: May 27th, 2022 Genre: Sci-fi, horror, drama Runtime: Seven episodes (63 minutes to 98 minutes each)
The full list of movies and shows hitting Netflix Canada this month can be found here.
Paramount+
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic must team up with a crafty fox named Tails to defeat the evil Dr. Robotnik, who’s back and more dangerous than ever thanks to his new ally, Knuckles the Echidna.
Based on Sega’s Sonic video game series, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was directed by Jeff Fowler (Sonic the Hedgehog) and features returning cast members Ben Schwartz (Sonic), James Marsden (Tom), Newmarket, Ontario’s own Jim Carrey (Robotnik), Tika Sumpter (Maddie) and Canadian-raised Lee Majdoub (Stone). Additionally, Idris Elba (Luther) voices Knuckles and Colleen O’Shaughnessy reprises her fan-favourite role of Tails from the Sonic games. It’s also worth noting that much of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was shot in Vancouver, just like the first film.
Original theatrical release date: April 8th, 2022
Paramount+ Canada premiere date: May 24th, 2022 Genre: Action-adventure, comedy Runtime: 2 hours, 2 minutes
Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks [Amazon Original]
Burnaby, B.C.’s Reg Harkema (Super Duper Alice Cooper) directs this look at the history of the iconic Canadian comedy troupe, The Kids in the Hall.
The film features interviews with all five original group members — Etobicoke, Ontario’s Dave Foley, Edmonton’s Bruce McCulloch, Montreal’s Kevin McDonald, Ottawa’s Mark McKinney and Brampton, Ontario’s Scott Thompson — plus the likes of Toronto’s Lorne Michaels (Saturday Night Live) and Eric McCormack (Will & Grace), and Montreal’s Jay Baruchel (This is the End).
It’s worth noting that this documentary coincides with the recent release of The Kids in the Hall reboot, which is also streaming on Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video premiere date: May 20th, 2022 Genre: Documentary Runtime: Two parts (one hour each)
To save her father’s life, Hazel begrudgingly returns to Byron’s high-tech palace, only for them both to become ensnared by his company’s latest technology.
Based on Alissa Nutting’s 2017 novel of the same name, Made for Love was created by Nutting, Dean Bakopoulos (Please Don’t Come Back From the Moon), Patrick Somerville (The Leftovers) and Christina Lee (Search Party) and stars Cristin Milioti (Palm Springs), Billy Magnussen (Aladdin), Dan Bakkedahl (Veep), Noma Dumezweni (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond).
Original streaming run: April 28th, 2022 to May 19th, 2022 (HBO Max in the U.S.)
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: May 20th, 2022 Genre: Dark comedy Runtime: Eight episodes (around 30 minutes each)
A married couple discovers a portal in their backyard that leads to another planet.
Night Sky was created by Holden Miller (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore) and Daniel C. Connolly (Into the Badlands) and stars Sissy Spacek (Carrie) and J.K. Simmons (Whiplash).
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: May 20th, 2022 Genre: Sci-fi Runtime: Eight episodes (around 30 minutes each)
The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Crave
Elon Musk’s Crash Course
From The New York Times team behind Controlling Britney Spears comes this documentary about the accidents and deaths involved with Tesla’s self-driving car system, and founder and CEO Elon Musk’s alleged efforts to downplay and cover up these incidents.
Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio (May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers) re-team for this documentary on the legacy comedy icon George Carlin.
Interviewed comedians include Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Patton Oswalt, Bill Burr and Stephen Colbert.
Crave premiere date: May 20th, 2022 Genre: Documentary Runtime:
Old
A group of people on vacation wind up trapped on a beach on which they find themselves rapidly aging.
Old was directed by M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense) and features an ensemble cast that includes Gael García Bernal (Y tu mamá también), Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread), Rufus Sewell (The Man in the High Castle), Thomasin McKenzie (Jojo Rabbit) and Alex Wolff (Hereditary).
Original theatrical release date: July 23th, 2021
Crave premiere date: May 20th, 2022 Genre: Thriller Runtime: 1 hour, 48 minutes
Morgan Neville (Won’t You Be My Neighbor?) takes a deep dive into the life of the late celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain.
Original release date: June 16th, 2021 (select theatres)
Crave premiere date: May 20th, 2022 Genre: Documentary Runtime: 1 hour, 58 minutes
Stream Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain here.
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Disney+
Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers [Disney+ Original]
Thirty years after the end of the Rescue Rangers series, Chip and Dale go on a journey to locate a missing Monterey Jack and reunite with the rest of the group.
Based on the Rescue Rangers series, the film was directed by The Lonely Island’s Akiva Schaffer (Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and features the voices of John Mulaney (Saturday Night Live), The Lonely Island’s Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Toronto’s Will Arnett (Arrested Development), Eric Bana (Munich), KiKi Layne (If Beale Street Could Talk), Vancouver’s Seth Rogen (Superbad), Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele) and J.K. Simmons (Whiplash).
A parking valet is hired to date an actress to cover up her affair.
Based on the 2006 French film of the same name, The Valet was directed by Richard Wong (Come As You Are) and stars Eugenio Derbez (CODA), Samara Weaving (Ready or Not), Betsy Brandt (Breaking Bad) and Max Greenfield (New Girl).
Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror [Netflix Original]
Journalists and police recount a South Korean network of online chat rooms that coerced young women, including minors, into sending sexually explicit videos.
Stream Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror here.
Love, Death and Robots (Season 3) [Netflix Original]
Tim Miller (Terminator: Dark Fate) and David Fincher (The Social Network) bring you more twisted stories featuring different animation styles.
Some of this season’s stars include Joel McHale (Community), Katie Lowes (Scandal), Rosario Dawson (The Mandalorian), Craig Ferguson (The Late Late Show) and Vancouver’s Mackenzie Davis (Station Eleven).
Netflix Canada premiere date: May 20th, 2022 Genre: Adult animated anthology Runtime: Nine episodes (Seven to 21 minutes each)
An L.A. wine exec heads to an Australian farm to win over a client, only to fall for a mysterious local.
A Perfect Pairing was directed by Stuart McDonald (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and stars Victoria Justice (Victorious), Adam Demos (Sex/Life) and Luca Sardelis (Nowhere Boys).
