With an always-expanding entertainment catalog to find what you want to watch, the Movies & TV category of the Microsoft Store on Windows has a myriad of content for you to choose. You can rent and purchase directly from Microsoft Movies & TV. Plus, you can download your favorite streamers and access their respective content libraries. Feel confident knowing youâve been able to safely access your movies while easily managing them in the appâs library.
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August promises to bring you movies and TV shows that will capture every ounce of your attention. There’s no shortage of franchise installments, animated-adapted movies, and reboots. For those super-hot days where you just want to lounge around, yet still be entertained, you’ll find exactly what you need on Microsoft Movies & TV and your favorite streamers.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Disney+
Sometimes, when you get the call, you don’t have a choice beyond taking it. But, what if the call is to be a superhero? Could you handle that, plus your day job? Enter Jennifer Walters. Faced with the complications of singledom in her 30s and a burgeoning career as a lawyer for superheroes, her blood is accidentally cross contaminated with the blood of her cousin, Bruce Banner (The Hulk). Having expressed a complete lack of interest in becoming a super being, she reluctantly gets trained by Bruce as she adapts to her 6-foot-7-inch, green alter ego. This comedy, action-adventure series stars Tatiana Maslany as the titular character, with Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), Tim Roth (Abomination), and Benedict Wong (Wong) returning in their previous Marvel-based roles.
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Microsoft Movies & TV
They say everyone and everything has a purpose. In this prequel, discover the sordid, yet bumbling history of the beloved minions and their relationship to Gru. Having lived on the planet since the dawn of time, the yellow creatures have only had one missionâto serve an evil master. After a myriad of hilarious mishaps with previous supervillains, they go into hiding, but later get an itch to serve again. Watch Minions: The Rise of Gru to see the creatures botch yet another evil plan, while discovering how their relationship with Gru came to be. This animated feature stars Steve Carrell, Sandra Bullock, Pierre Coffin, and an all-star cast.
Lightyear
Microsoft Movies & TV, Disney+
This “Toy Story” spin-off follows the fictional science-fiction movie character that spawned the creation of the toy, Buzz Lightyear. In Lightyear, Buzz is a space ranger on a mission to explore a habitable planet with his crew mates. However, they soon realize that life on the planet isn’t the most welcoming. Having retreated to repair their damaged ship, Buzz’s crew and eventual new crew must find a way to defeat their enemies andâhopefullyâlive to see another adventure. Lightyear stars Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, and Taika Waititi.
The Sandman
Netflix
The Chordette’s may get that dream they asked for after all. With the launch of Netflix’s The Sandman starring Tom Sturridge as Dream/Morpheus (the king of dreams), viewers can expect a lot of twists and turns in the land of nod. This DC Comics version of Dream goes back to 1916 when the ruler of the Dreaming is captured in an occult ritual. Having found an escape, Dream seeks to restore order to his kingdom. The Sandman is a Netflix Original series.
Prey
Hulu
Prey, a Hulu Original, takes you back to 1719 to witness the origin story of the extraterrestrial race that has wreaked havoc on humanity since the Predator’s franchise 1987 inception. After the uninvited visitors touches down on the land of the Comanche Nation, a young warrior named Naru battles with the highly intelligent and evolved alien in this prequel. She quickly realizes she must watch and learn the moves of her enemy if she has any chance of defeating it. Amber Midthunder takes a star turn as Naru, the story’s hero. The film’s director, Dan Trachtenberg, shot the film in both English and Comanche, with both available on Hulu.
My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission
Microsoft Movies & TV
As the third adapted, cinematic installment of the My Hero Academia manga series, My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission features the series’ key characters in their latest adventure. Believing the Quirks will become powerful and drive the extinction of humanity, a doomsday cult (Humarise) hatches a plan to place bombs around the planet that will kill their assumed enemies. Pro Heroes and U.A. High Hero Course students are called into action to stop Humarise’s nefarious plans after the first bomb is detonated. This popular Japanese franchise features its original voice-acting cast.
Elvis
Microsoft Movies & TV
In a long line of biopics centered on the lives of iconic musicians, Elvis finally joins the line-up as it details the highs and lows of the iconic rock and roll singer through the lens of his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. From Elvis’ humble beginnings in the poorest areas of Mississippi, his family later moves to the future home of GracelandâMemphis, Tennessee. Ridiculed about his love of Beale Street’s African-American music, young Elvis gets noticed. A carnival leader discovers, then aptly describes the young singer’s style as “singing Black” with a mix of strong sex appeal. He takes exclusive control of Elvis’ career and begins the young artist’s meteoric rise into super stardom. Elvis stars Tom Hanks as Parker and Austin Butler in the titular role.
Secret Headquarters
Paramount+
How do you say “some alien power source chose me to be the guardian of the planet?” You don’t, if you don’t want to sound completely insane. And this is precisely the course of action Charlie Kincaid’s dad took, only for Charlie and his three friends to stumble upon his dad’s superhero lair while he goes on a “business trip.” Four kids, plus cool devices, vehicles, and weapons equals trouble (but fun trouble!). Owen Wilson, Jesse Williams, and Michael PeĂąa star alongside this young cast in the film Secret Headquarters, a Paramount+ Original.
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Later this month, gather the relatives for some fun, “unexpected” superhero action or relive your heyday with your family and friends to watch one of cinema’s most highly anticipated sequels. The month starts and ends on an action-packed high note.
Top Gun: Maverick
Microsoft Movies & TV
Over 30 years have passed and fans of the original “Top Gun” finally got the highly anticipated sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. Maverick is now a captain, test pilot, and one of the United States Navy’s top aviators; however, his constant insubordination has prevented him from becoming a flag officer. His rival-turned-friend Iceman, who is now a commander, has been able to protect him from being grounded. Maverick has to confront and embrace his past all while training the latest crop of young pilots, including his deceased best friend’s (Goose) son. Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer return to their original roles as Maverick and Iceman, respectively. Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Jon Hamm, and Glen Powell join the cast.
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