New Streaming Options: Miley Cyrus Special, Daniel Day-Lewis Returns, Fresh Music

This week brings exciting streaming content including a Hannah Montana anniversary special with Miley Cyrus, Daniel Day-Lewis returning from retirement, and new albums from Charlie Puth and Robyn. Netflix also debuts its first MLB broadcast featuring the Giants versus Yankees.

Streaming platforms are rolling out exciting new content this week, featuring a Hannah Montana celebration with Miley Cyrus and new musical releases from Charlie Puth and Robyn.

Entertainment highlights selected by Associated Press journalists include the Academy Award-winning Norwegian family film “Sentimental Value,” a hitman comedy starring James Marsden called “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,” and Netflix’s inaugural Major League Baseball game broadcast.

James Marsden takes on the role of assassin Mike in “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” (debuting Friday, March 27 on Disney+), working alongside Vince Vaughn’s character Nick, a time traveler seeking to eliminate his former self to avoid a major life error. The comedy from writer-director BenDavid Grabinski recently screened at SXSW.

After claiming the Oscar for best international film, Joachim Trier’s Norwegian family story “Sentimental Value” arrives on Hulu Monday. The nine-Oscar nominee features Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas as siblings reconnecting with their director father (Stellan Skarsgård), who’s creating a personal film with an American star (Elle Fanning). AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr noted the movie’s “emotional scope is downright cosmic” despite focusing on “one Norwegian family struggling to connect and communicate.”

Daniel Day-Lewis ends his acting hiatus in “Anemone” (arriving Saturday, March 28 on Netflix), a family story helmed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis. The legendary actor portrays a recluse living in North England’s wilderness who receives a visit from an old companion (Sean Bean) tasked with reuniting him with his child. AP’s Jocelyn Noveck described the film as “bleak, somber, absorbing but also sometimes frustratingly opaque.”

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea surprises fans with his first solo album Friday – a jazz record centered around trumpet performances. Before his rock fame with the California-themed band, Flea was deeply passionate about jazz, which he explores on “Honora.” The album features creative improvisations and notable collaborations with Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Nick Cave.

Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth has experienced major life changes since releasing “Charlie” in 2022 – marriage, expecting his first baby, a Super Bowl performance, and recognition from Taylor Swift on “The Tortured Poets Department.” His new album “Whatever’s Clever!” captures these transformative experiences through upbeat pop tracks about life’s pivotal moments, including a Kenny G collaboration.

Swedish pop artist Robyn returns after an eight-year absence with “Sexistential,” delivering nine tracks of sparkling synthesizers (“Dopamine,” “Really Real”), soaring choruses (“Into the Sun”), and rebellious anthems serving as emotional lifelines (“Sucker for Love”). The collection explores themes of freedom, single parenthood, romance and desire, creating what many pop artists attempt but Robyn achieves with apparent ease.

Disney+ premieres the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” on Tuesday, honoring two decades since the show launched Miley Cyrus to stardom. The celebration, recorded before a live audience, includes musical performances, behind-the-scenes clips, and a Cyrus interview conducted by podcast personality Alex Cooper.

Baseball fans can catch Netflix’s debut MLB game Wednesday as the San Francisco Giants welcome the New York Yankees. Former Giants player Barry Bonds joins the streaming platform’s broadcast team for this historic opener.

“Something Very Bad is Going to Happen” follows a future bride experiencing ominous feelings about her wedding day on Netflix Thursday. The unsettling limited series stars Camila Morrone (“Daisy Jones & The Six”) and Adam DiMarco (“The White Lotus”) as viewers question whether her concerns stem from pre-wedding jitters or genuine premonition.

Gaming enthusiasts can revisit Life Is Strange: Reunion Thursday on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and PC. The series returns to original characters Max and Chloe, with Max now working as an educator whose school faces destruction by fire. When she manipulates time again, Chloe appears with potentially new supernatural abilities, leading to questions about saving both their institution and their bond.