7 Great Feb 2022 Arrivals on Disney+ and HBO Max
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Wondering what’s coming to Disney+ and HBO Max if you’re a subscriber? Or whether these streaming apps are worth signing up for? Here are seven great arrivals across both platforms this month to help you make the decision.
Disney+
The Book of Boba Fett (Chapters 6 and 7)
The Book of Boba Fett has been one of the more controversial of Disney’s additions to the Star Wars universe, with the series receiving mixed reviews from both critics and casual fans. However, many fans have found chapters 6 and chapter 7 to be redeeming, so it just might be worth sticking through to the end.
Free Guy
The 2021 film Free Guy, starring Ryan Reynolds, is available to stream on Disney+ starting February 23. The film follows Reynolds playing a video game “NPC” named Guy as he comes to realize that his life is part of a game. The film was met with stellar ratings when it premiered last year and will no doubt be a popular choice now that it is available on streaming services. It will also be available on HBO Max starting the same day.
Lost Treasures of Egypt (Season 3)
Season 3 of the National Geographic TV series Lost Treasures of Egypt came to Disney+ on February 16. This action-packed show follows teams of archaeologists from all across the globe as they seek discoveries in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Fans of history, discovery, and adventure will love the third season of this popular series.
HBO Max
Rick and Morty (Season 5)
Season 5 of the hit adult comedy Rick and Morty came to HBO Max on February 5. This animated science fiction show follows teenager Morty Smith and his super-genius grandfather, Rick Sanchez, as they take on wild adventures across time and space. While this show might be something of an acquired taste, long-time fans will be excited to know that season 5 is now available on HBO Max.
Icahn: The Restless Billionaire
This brand new documentary follows the life of billionaire Carl Icahn. This famous investor has spent his life buying large stakes of companies and then coming in to ruthlessly change the structure of the companies and reap the ensuing profits for his benefit. Whether you love him or hate him, this documentary isn’t one you’ll want to miss.
Kimi
This new thriller by Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh and starring Zoë Kravitz is primed to be a huge hit. While audio recording analyst Kimi is working, she finds evidence of what seems to be a violent crime and has to overcome people in her path and her crippling agoraphobia in her search to solve the mystery. This thriller tackles some of the real-life concerns surrounding technology today, such as the always-listening ears of smart speakers and other devices.
Dream Raider (Season 1)
Fans of Inception and all sorts of futuristic movies and shows will love the new show Dream Raider, which premiered on HBO Max on February 17. This Taiwanese series is set in the near future, when criminals have gained the ability to hack into people’s dreams to commit cybercrimes. The only people who can stop these criminals are the Dream Raiders, a team of cops with the same mind-hacking capability.