A new album from Steve Lacy and the conclusion of the “Heartstopper” series 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: “Lucky,” which stars Anya Taylor-Joy, the game “D-topia” and “The Hawk,” which stars Will Ferrell as a golfing great well past his prime.
— Netflix’s popular series “Heartstopper” comes to a conclusion with a feature film finale, “Heartstopper Forever,” streaming July 17 on Netflix. The film, written by “Heartstopper” creator and graphic novelist Alice Oseman, follows the Season 3 ending in which Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) take their relationship to a new level. New challenges await, though, as Nick considers what university he’ll attend.
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— Sofia Coppola profiles fashion designer Marc Jacobs in “Marc by Sofia” (July 16 on HBO Max). The film, largely shot as Jacobs prepares to unveil a ready-to-wear collection, marks a documentary first for Coppola, the filmmaker of “Lost in Translation” and “The Bling Ring.”
— Christian Petzold’s “Miroirs No. 3” (Mubi on July 17), one of the standouts of the first half of 2026, is about a piano student (Paula Beer) who, following a car accident, rehabilitates in the rural home of an older woman (Barbara Auer) who lives near where the crash happened. In my review, I called the film “beguiling and restorative.”
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— AP Film Writer Jake Coyle
— In 2022, he was inescapable. Steve Lacy’s “Bad Habit” was a hit, anchored by its surprising — and addictive — self-effacing hook: “I wish I knew you wanted me.” On Friday, the alt-R&B talent, formerly of the group the Internet, will release a new album titled “Oh yeah?” It’s a pop progression, from the dreamy collaboration with SZA, “Is It Cool?” to the ambitious “The Feeling.”
— The Colombian Canadian artist Lido Pimienta is no stranger to pushing boundaries; it is why she is frequently compared to Björk and Natalia Lafourcade in equal measure. On Friday she will release “Caribenya,” a portmanteau of “Caribe” and the elusive Irish singer “Enya.” The title should provide a framework in which to experience this work: It’s at the intersection of her cumbia and DIY roots as well as her ever-expanding, anti-colonial sonic experimentations.
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— AP Music Writer Maria Sherman
— Robert Irwin won Season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars,” and now he’s the host of “The Next Pro,” where 12 dancers compete to be a pro in its next season. Mark Ballas, a three-time Mirrorball champ, is a judge alongside his mother Shirley Ballas, winner of many Latin dance competitions and renowned instructor and British TV personality. A third spot at the judge’s table will feature rotating guests including Derek Hough, Witney Carson and Jenna Johnson. The show hits Hulu on Tuesday.
— What would you do if you had a winning lottery ticket that you couldn’t cash in? Anya Taylor-Joy plays Lucky, a con artist with that conundrum in a new Apple TV series of the same name. The winnings would give Lucky a chance at a new life, but both the feds and her crime boss are on her trail. Reese Witherspoon, who chose the novel for her book club in 2021, is an executive producer. The first two episodes drop Wednesday.
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— Will Ferrell plays Lonnie Hawkins, No. 1 golfer — of 2004. Present Day though, the wear and tear of years on the course are showing. His ex-wife and son, golf’s latest hotshot, think the game is over and he should retire. Lonnie refuses to go out as anything but great — he’s just got to win one more major to complete a career Grand Slam. Molly Shannon, Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson and Chris Parnell round out the cast. “The Hawk” premieres July 16 on Netflix.
— AP Writer Alicia Rancilio
— “Culdcept Begins” represents the return of a cult classic that’s been absent from consoles for too long. It’s a mashup of two popular kinds of tabletop games. One is a board game, like Monopoly, in which you roll dice, move and claim property. The other is a collectible card game, like Magic: The Gathering, in which you use your deck to summon creatures, cast spells or deploy weapons. If you land on a space that an opponent has already claimed, the battle is on. With ever-changing boards and more than 400 cards, you can indulge in a challenging solo campaign or play online against friends. Cut the deck Thursday, July 16, on Switch.
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— “D-topia” looks like it might be a nice place to live. After all, it’s a place where “life is curated by artificial intelligence to maximize happiness.” But machines break down sometimes, and your job as a facilitator is to fix them. You may run into some human residents who aren’t entirely happy in this mellow but bland town. And once you discover the hidden “Block Side,” you may reveal some unsavory secrets. Publisher Annapurna Interactive describes it as “a calm, yet thought-provoking journey” in which your choices may lead to joy or despair. Check in July 14, on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch or PC.
— Lou Kesten
