With theaters closed due to the COVID-19 crisis, movies are being released through Cable TV and online subscription services via video on demand streaming: including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Hulu, Vudu, FandangoNow, YouTube, Disney+, and more.

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• Mulan (PG-13): Live action remake of the 1999 animated Disney film of the same name about Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, who steps in to take the place of her ailing father, to serve in the Imperial Army. Starring Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen and Jason Scott Lee. Available on Disney+.

• “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” (R): Based on novel by Ian Reid, the film stars Jessie Buckley as a young woman who takes a road trip with her boyfriend (Jesse Plemons) to his family farm. Also starring Toni Collette and David Thewlis. Available on Netflix.

• “Bill and Ted Face the Music” (PG-13): Bill and Ted, now middle aged, set out on a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that “only their song can save life as we know it”. They are helped by their daughters and a few music legends. Starring Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter and Samara Weaving.

• Get Duked (R): Dean, Duncan and DJ Beatroot are teenage pals from Glasgow who embark on the character-building camping trip — based on a real-life program — known as the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Starring Samuel Bottomley, Rian Gordon and Lewis Gribben. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

• “The New Mutants” (PG-13): Film based on the Marvel comic series about five young people who demonstrate special powers and are brought to a secret institution to undergo treatments they are told will cure them of the dangers of their powers. Starring Blu Hunt, Maisie Williams, Charlie Heaton, Henry Zaga, Anya Taylor-Joy and Alice Braga.

• “The Personal History of David Copperfield” (PG): Comedy-drama, based on a Charles Dickens’ novel. Starring Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton. Available Aug. 28.

• “Benjamin” (NR): Comedy about a rising star filmmaker premiering his second film at the London Film Festival when his publicist introduces him to a French musician. Starring Colin Morgan, Anna Chancellor and Phénix Brossard.

• “The One and Only Ivan” (PG): Disney animated film based on a Newbery Medal-winning book about a gorilla named Ivan, who tries to piece together his past with the help of an elephant named Stella, starring Angelina Jolie, Sam Rockwell, Danny DeVito and Bryan Cranston. Available on Disney+.

• “Unhinged” (R) : Russell Crowe stars in this psychological thriller that takes road rage to a terrifying conclusion. Rachel (Caren Pistorius) is running late getting to work when she crosses paths with a stranger (Crowe) at a traffic light. Soon, Rachel finds herself and everyone she loves the target of a man who feels invisible and is looking to make one last mark upon the world by teaching her a series of deadly lessons.

• The Sleepover” (PG): Two siblings learn their mother is a highly trained former thief kidnapped for one last job, and only they can save her. Starring Sadie Stanley, Maxwell Simkins and Ken Marino. Available on Netflix.

• “She Dies Tomorrow” (R): A woman is convinced that she is going to die tomorrow, and her life begins to unravel. Her delusions become contagious to those around her. Starring Kate Lyn Sheil, Kentucker Audley and Chris Messina.

• “Jazz on a Summer’s Day” (NR): Filmed at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival and directed by world-renowned photographer Bert Stern, with performances by musical legends including Louis Armstrong, Thelonius Monk, Gerry Mulligan, Anita O’Day, Chuck Berry, Dinah Washington and Mahalia Jackson.

• “Words on Bathroom Walls” (PG-13): The story of Adam (Charlie Plummer), who appears to be a typical young adult with aspirations to become a chef. Expelled halfway through his senior year, Adam is diagnosed with a mental illness and sent to a Catholic academy, where he meets outspoken Maya (Taylor Russell).

• Tesla (PG-13): Inventor Nikola Tesla (Ethan Hawke) fights to bring his revolutionary electrical system to fruition. Increasingly displeased by fellow inventor Thomas Edison (Kyle MacLachlan), Tesla forges his own path toward creating the innovative alternate-current motor. His associate Anne Morgan (Eve Hewson) presents his story.

• Antebellum (NR): Successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late.

• “Project Power” (R): A mysterious new pill on the streets of New Orleans unlocks superpowers unique to each user, but the effects are not known until after taking the pill. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dominique Fishback and Jamie Foxx. Available on Netflix.

• “Boys State”: Sundance Film Festival documentary about a week-long annual program in which a thousand Texas high school seniors gather for an elaborate mock exercise: building their own state government. Available on Apple TV+.

• “The Burnt Orange Heresy” (R): Art critic, James Figueras (Claes Bang), has fallen from grace, and goes to work in Milan lecturing tourists about art history. He is contacted by wealthy art dealer Joseph Cassidy (Mick Jagger) who asks him to steal a painting from a reclusive artist, Jerome Debney (Donald Sutherland). Also starring Elizabeth Debicki.

• “Work It” (NR): Quinn Ackerman’s (Sabrina Carpenter)admission to college depends on her performance at a dance competition. Also starring Liza Koshy and Jordan Fisher.

• “The Empty Man” (R): On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a supernatural entity. James Badge Dale, Joel Courtney and Stephen Root. Available Aug. 7.

• “The Tax Collector” (NR): Two longtime “tax collectors” for a crime lord face difficulties when a rival crime lord returns to the area, set in Los Angeles. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Bobby Soto and George Lopez.

• “I Used to Go Here” (NR): An author becomes involved in the lives of a group of college students after being asked to speak at her alma mater. Starring Gillian Jacobs, Josh Wiggins and Jemaine Clement.

• “The Secret Garden” (PG): Based on the classic novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Set in England, the film follows a young orphan girl who is sent to live with her uncle, where she discovers a magical garden on his estate. Starring Colin Firth, Julie Walters and Dixie Egerickx.

• “The Secret-Dare To Dream” (PG): Based on the best-selling book by Rhonda Byrne, about a young widow, Miranda (Katie Holmes), who is raising her three children and dating her boyfriend (Jerry O’Connell). A devastating storm brings an enormous challenge and a mysterious man, Bray (Josh Lucas), into Miranda’s life.

• “Rebuilding Paradise” (R): National Geographic documentary about how residents of Paradise, Calif., come together to heal their community after a devastating wildfire. Directed by Ron Howard.

• “Extraction” (R) : A black-market mercenary is hired to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Golshifteh Farahani and Randeep Hooda. Available on Netflix.

• “365 Days”: Don Massimo Torricelli (Michele Morrone) is a member of the Sicilian Mafia family and Laura (Anna‑Maria Sieklucka) is a sales director. While on a trip to Sicily trying to save her relationship, Massimo kidnaps her and gives her 365 days to fall in love with him. Available on Netflix.

• “The Rental” (R): Two couples take a weekend trip at an oceanside getaway rental house and start to suspect the host may be spying on them. Starring Alison Brie, Dan Stevens, Jeremy Allen White, and Sheila Vand. Horror film, directed by Dave Franco.

• “The Kissing Booth 2” (NR): After a romantic summer with her reformed bad-boy boyfriend Elle Evans (Joey King) heads back to high school for her senior year. Also starring Jacob Elordi, Joel Courtney and Taylor Zakhar Perez. Available on Netflix.

• “Ghosts of War” (R): American soldiers assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II, encounter a supernatural enemy. Starring Brenton Thwaites, Alan Ritchson and Theo Rossi.

• “A Nice Girl Like You” (R): After being accused of being too inhibited by her ex-boyfriend, a violinist creates a rather wild to-do list that sends her on a whirlwind journey of self-discovery. Starring Lucy Hale, Leonidas Gulaptis, Mindy Cohn.

• “Easy Does It” (NR): Two friends embark on a treasure hunt in the 1970s American South. Starring Linda Hamilton, Dwight Henry, Bryan Batt and Ben Matheny.

• “Fatal Affair” (NR): After a brief encounter with an old boyfriend, a woman tries to mend her marriage, but finds the boyfriend has other plans. Starring Nia Long, Stephen Bishop and Omar Epps. Available on Netflix.

• “Greyhound”: (PG-13): Tom Hanks wrote the screenplay and stars in this World War II naval drama about an international convoy of 37 Allied ships, led by captain Ernest Krause (Hanks). Also starring Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan and Elisabeth Shue. Available on Apple TV+.

• “The Old Guard” (R): A group of immortal mercenaries, led by a warrior, Andy (Charlize Theron), have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. When their extraordinary abilities are exposed, it’s up to Andy and Nile (Kiki Layne), the newest soldier to join their ranks, to protect their power. Based on the graphic novel by Greg Rucka. Available on Netflix.

• “Volition” (NR): A clairvoyant tries to change his fate when he foresees his own murder. Starring Magda Apanowicz, Adrian Glynn McMorran and Aleks Paunovic.

• “Force of Nature” (R): A group of thieves plan a major heist during a hurricane. Starring Mel Gibson, Kate Bosworth, Emile Hirsch and David Zayas.

• “Hamilton” (PG-13): Broadway hit musical, live stage production recording, based on the story of Alexander Hamilton – politician, statesman and Founding Father. Starring Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Leslie Odom Jr., Lin‑Manuel Miranda and Anthony Ramos. Available on Disney Plus.

• “Miss Juneteenth”: A former beauty queen and single mom prepares her teenage daughter for the “Miss Juneteenth” pageant. Starring Nicole Beharie, Kendrick Sampson and Alexis Chikaeze.

• “Eurovision Song Contest-The Story of Fire Saga” (PG-13): Two small-town singers chase their dreams of becoming stars at a global music competition. Starring Rachel McAdams, Will Ferrell, Demi Lovato and Dan Stevens. Available on Netflix.

• “Irresistible” (R): Comedy about a Democrat political consultant who helps a retired ex-Marine colonel run for mayor in a small Wisconsin town. Starring Steve Carell, Rose Byrne, Chris Cooper and Topher Grace. Written and directed by Jon Stewart.

• “You Should Have Left” (R): Psychological thriller based on a novel by Daniel Kehlmann. A successful middle-aged man (Kevin Bacon) and his much younger actress wife, (Amanda Seyfried) seek a restful vacation with their young daughter at a secluded countryside house, that has a dark past. Produced by Jason Blum.

• “Artemis Fowl“ (PG): Walt Disney film based on the book by Eoin Colfer, where a 12-year-old genius and descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds finds himself in a battle against a race of powerful underground fairies. Starring Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Colin Farrell and Judi Dench. Available on Disney+.

• ”Da 5 Bloods” (R): Directed by Spike Lee, a story of four African-American veterans — Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis), and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock, Jr.) — who return to Vietnam to search for the remains of their fallen squad leader (Chadwick Boseman) and the promise of buried treasure. Available on Netflix.

• ”The King Of Staten Island” (R): A comedy-drama about a comedian who grew up in Staten Island, including losing his father during 9/11, directed by Judd Apatow. Starring Pete Davidson, Maude Apatow, Marisa Tomei and Bill Burr.

• “The Last Days of American Crime” (TV-MA): To combat terrorism and crime, the U.S. government plans to broadcast a signal making it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit unlawful acts. Graham Bricke (Edgar Ramírez), a career criminal teams up with Kevin Cash (Michael C. Pitt), and Shelby Dupree (Anna Brewster), to commit the heist of the century, before the signal goes off. Based on the Radical Publishing Graphic Novel. Available on Netflix.

• “Shirley” (R): Based on a novel about famous horror writer, Shirley Jackson (Elisabeth Moss), who finds inspiration for her next novel when she and her husband take in newlyweds. Also starring Michael Stuhlbarg and Odessa Young. Available on disc/streaming.

• “The High Note” (PG-13): Set in the world of the LA music scene comes the story of superstar Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross). Maggie (Dakota Johnson) is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who aspires to become a music producer. Also starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Ice Cube. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

• “The Vast of Night” (PG-13): Science fiction adventure set in the 1950s, about two young radio station workers in New Mexico who investigate an odd frequency coming through their radio. Starring Sierra McCormick and Jake Horowitz. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

• “Scoob!” (PG): Dog hero Scooby-Doo is enlisted by a league of superheroes to prevent the impending “ghost-pocalyspe”. Starring Will Forte, Frank Weller, Gina Rodriguez, Mark Walhberg and Zac Efron, Warner Animation Group, Scooby-Doo franchise.

• “Valley Girl” (PG-13): Julie (Jessica Rothe) is the ultimate ’80s Valley Girl, until she falls for Randy (Joshua Whitehouse), a Sunset Strip punk rocker. Set to a rock ‘n roll ’80s soundtrack produced by legendary Harvey Mason, Jr. with dance numbers by choreographer Mandy Moore.

• “All Day and a Night” (R): As soft-spoken Jahkor (Ashton Sanders) struggles to keep his dream of rapping alive amidst a gang war in Oakland, he lands in prison beside his father, J.D. (Jeffrey Wright) whom he never wanted to be like. Also starring Isaiah John, Kelly Jenrette and Shakira Ja’Nai Paye. Available on Netflix.

• “The Lighthouse” (R): Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. Starring Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe and Valeriia Karaman.

• “The Willoughbys” (PG): CG animated film about a family of four children abandoned by their parents and how they adapt their old-fashioned values to the contemporary world. Based on the book by Newbery Award-winning author, Lois Lowry. Starring Ricky Gervais, Maya Rudolph, Will Forte, Martin Short, Alessia Cara and Jane Krakowski. Available on Netflix.

• “Trolls World Tour” (PG): Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return in an all-star sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s 2016 musical hit: “Trolls World Tour”. Poppy (Kendrick) and Branch (Timberlake) discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands and devoted to six different kinds of music. A member of hard-rock royalty, Queen Barb (Rachel Bloom), aided by her father King Thrash (Ozzy Osbourne), wants to destroy all other kinds of music to let rock reign supreme.

• “Bloodshot” (PG-13): Based on the bestselling comic book, Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison, a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as the superhero Bloodshot by the RST corporation. Also starring Eiza Gonzalez and Sam Heughan.

• “Onward” (PG): Disney and Pixar Animation Studios present a tale set in a suburban fantasy world, of two teenage elf brothers who embark on a quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.

• “The Way Back” (R): Jack Cunningham (Ben Affleck) was a basketball phenom with a full ride to college, when suddenly walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Now years later, Jack is stuck in a meaningless job and drowning in alcoholism, when he is asked to coach the basketball team at his alma mater. Also starring Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins and Janina Gavankar.

• “Emma” (PG): Based on the classic Jane Austen novel about a young woman, Emma Woodhouse, who lives in Georgian- and Regency-era England. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Bill Nighy and Mia Goth.

• “The Invisible Man” (R): A terrifying modern tale of obsession inspired by Universal’s classic monster character. Cecilia Kass, (Elisabeth Moss) is trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist. She escapes and disappears into hiding. Also starring Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid, Harriet Dyer and Oliver Jackson-Cohen.

• “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” (R): Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Joker’s girlfriend in the film “Suicide Squad”, gathers a killer lady gang to bring down crime lord Black Mask (Ewan McGregor). Also starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rosie Perez, Jurnee Smollett-Bell.

• “The Gentlemen” (R): Star-studded action comedy from writer/director Guy Ritchie. The film follows American expat Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey) who built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. Also starring Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Marsan, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant.

• “Bad Boys for Life” (R): “Bad Boys” sequel where Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) team up to take down the vicious leader of a Miami drug cartel. Also starring Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig and Charles Melton.

— MediaNews Group