What’s streaming now: ‘Barbie,’ Taylor Swift in your home, Cody Johnson and the return of ‘Reacher’

Presently available for streaming are a diverse array of entertainment options that cater to various tastes and preferences. These selections have been meticulously curated by our esteemed team of entertainment journalists. Below, we provide a comprehensive overview of what you can expect in the realms of movies, music, and series.

NEW MOVIES TO STREAM:

• “Barbie”: This year’s cinematic sensation and leading Golden Globes nominee, “Barbie,” is now available for streaming on Max (formerly HBO Max), just in time for the festive season. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this pink-festooned extravaganza, which amassed a staggering $1.4 billion in theaters, promises to captivate your senses. For those who prefer video-on-demand, this blockbuster remains accessible there as well. Prepare to immerse yourself in the phenomenon of 2023.

• “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”: Taylor Swift’s epic “The Eras Tour” has transitioned from North American stadiums to your living room. This concert film, showcasing Swift’s career-spanning spectacular, is available on premium on-demand. At a rental cost of $19.89, a nod to her album “1989,” you can now relish an extended version of this cinematic experience, featuring three additional songs: “Wildest Dreams,” “Long Live,” and “The Archer.” In a review by AP Music Writer Maria Sherman, witnessing the Time Magazine Person of the Year up close in “The Eras Tour” is likened to a near-perfect replication of her blockbuster concert performance.

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:

• “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget”: More than two decades after the original “Chicken Run,” Aardman Animations returns to the escapades of Ginger, the audacious feathered protagonist, in “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.” This sequel, debuting on Netflix, introduces a fresh voice cast, including Thandiwe Newton, Bella Ramsey, and Zachary Levi. Ginger, having escaped Tweedy Farm, embarks on a new quest to lead her flock to freedom.

• “The Delinquents”: In Rodrigo Moreno’s “The Delinquents,” Morán, portrayed by Daniel Eliás, devises a clever plan to steal from the bank where he is employed. He aims to pilfer only the amount equivalent to 25 years of his salary, stash the money with a colleague, confess to the crime, and serve a three-year jail sentence, securing the rest of his life. Streaming on Mubi, this film melds the conventions of a heist movie into an existential contemplation on life, work, and the elusive concept of stolen time.

NEW MUSIC TO STREAM:

• “CMT Presents: A Cody Johnson Christmas”: Embrace a cowboy Christmas this year with country star Cody Johnson. Fresh off the heels of his critically acclaimed studio album “Leather,” Johnson invites viewers into his home for the holidays. In this heartwarming special, “CMT Presents: A Cody Johnson Christmas,” Johnson and his family share their cherished traditions, punctuated by Johnson’s renditions of classic Christmas songs. It’s a Texan holiday experience, all from the comfort of your own couch. Just remember to prepare your own spiked eggnog for the full effect.

For those seeking more holiday melodies, be sure to explore AP’s holiday music roundup.

NEW SERIES TO STREAM:

• “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy”: Peacock continues its “Ultimate Girls Trip” series, assembling past and present cast members of the “Real Housewives” franchise from various cities. In this latest iteration, “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy,” early cast members of “The Real Housewives of New York” reunite in St. Barths, a location familiar to fans from the show’s fifth season. The first three episodes are now available for your viewing pleasure.

• 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards: Originally postponed due to a writers’ strike, the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are set to air on CBS and Paramount+. Hosted by Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner of “Entertainment Tonight,” this event sees “General Hospital” leading with 19 nominations, followed by “The Bold and the Beautiful” with 14. “The Kelly Clarkson Show” secures 11 nominations, the most for a daytime talk show. Longtime “All My Children” star Susan Lucci will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement award.

• “Reacher” Season Two: The second season of Prime Video’s “Reacher,” starring Alan Ritchson and based on Lee Child’s novel “Bad Luck and Trouble,” is now available. This series continues to depict Reacher as a nomadic loner who traverses towns with minimal belongings, including just a toothbrush. Notably, a third season has already been confirmed.

These are the latest offerings in the world of entertainment, carefully curated for your enjoyment. For further updates and in-depth coverage, please visit AP’s entertainment coverage.

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