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Honestly, the best thing about the Fourth of July is it gives us another excuse to eat hot dogs and drink beer. Plus, it’s a holiday. Universal is celebrating with four times the Minions. Well done, Gentle Minions. A24 is setting off what will likely be the last Maxine Minx fireworks. Plus, we get to go back to the island. lost Check out some documentaries: Okay, here’s everything you need to see on TV or in the cinema. —Savannah Salazar
Two summers ago, the long-awaited origin story of Gru (Steve Carell) was released, and now it’s time to return to the present. Despicable Me 4When reformed villain Gru and his wife Lucy (Kristen Wiig) welcome Gru Jr. into their family, a new duo of villains (voices of Will Ferrell and Sofia Vergara) show up for a visit, and fun, goofy laughs ensue. —S.S.
➽ If Minion Jack Antonoff I made a cameo appearance.
The final film in Ti West’s trilogy. major Mia Goth’s Maxine, XAfter auditioning for a role in the horror sequel starring Elizabeth Bender (Elizabeth Debicki), PuritanHaunted by the past in more ways than one, Maxine is a flashy homage to ’80s horror and a fun, frightening little film. —S.S.
So as not to lose despicable mesand Inside OutAnimation giant Studio Ponoc returns with a hand-drawn masterpiece directed by Studio Ghibli veteran Momose Yoshiyuki, telling the story of an imaginary friend who faces an inevitable destiny: the children who believed in his existence may one day stop believing in him. —Eric Villas-Boas
“Dammit, Foley, it’s started again It would have been a perfect title for the film.”Now available on Netflix; Read the full review.)
Tune in to watch pitmasters fire up the meat in Season 3 on Netflix ahead of fireworks and meat fests this Independence Day weekend. Barbecue ShowdownIf you find the time pressure of most cooking contests too intense, Showdown It’s an unusually calm atmosphere, with everyone cooking slowly over low heat. —Jesse David Fox
It’s time to return to the island. If you haven’t yet enjoyed the series on Hulu, you can catch all six seasons on Netflix. lostI first started watching it last year, and it was great to experience the final season without having any opinions about the pop culture phenomenon. —S.S.
➽ However, if you want to hear my opinion, we Collected many.
Let’s dance, everyone. This week marks the midpoint of Season 2. House of the DragonJudging by last week’s events and the preview above, it’s time for dragons to wage war, and instead of fireworks we’ll have fire-breathing dragons. —S.S.
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Pride month may be over, but Max is here to celebrate bisexuality Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire These two films are on the air this week. Before you come for us, the color palette is literally pink and blue. Anyway, come for the promise of these two teaming up to fight, watch Kong throw a baby gorilla around, and watch Godzilla use the Coliseum as a nap spot. These two films are chaotic. —S.S.
➽ Also, baby, I just wanted to let you know Babes Available for rental — Delightfully animated Chicken for Linda!
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