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The action crime thriller series follows Akhandanand Tripathi (played by Pankaj Tripathi), also known as Kaleen Bhaiya, the proverbial ruler of Mirzapur in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh.
Beverly Hills Cop 4
Netflix
Releases: July 3
Axel Foley has returned to Beverly Hills after his daughter Jane’s life is threatened. She and Axel team up with her ex-boyfriend and his old pals, John Taggart and Billy Rosewood, to uncover a conspiracy. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F serves as the fourth installment in the Beverly Hills Cop film series and a sequel to Beverly Hills Cop III (1994). Eddie Murphy (who also produces) reprises his role as Axel Foley, with Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser and Bronson Pinchot reprising their roles from previous films in the franchise, while Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige and Kevin Bacon star in new roles.
Space Cadet
Prime Video
Releases: July 4
Tiffany ‘Rex’ Simpson has always dreamed of going to space, but life isn’t going quite as planned. Determined to turn things around, she aims high and with the embellishing touch of her supportive best friend Nadine, her ‘doctored’ application lands her in NASA’s ultra-competitive astronaut training programme. In over her head, Rex relies on her quick wits and determination to get to the top of her class. NASA programme directors Pam and Logan certainly take notice, but can this Florida girl get through training and into the cosmos before she blows her cover?
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The Imaginary
Netflix
Releases: July 5
Based on AF Harrold’s 2014 novel of the same name, the Japanese animated fantasy film portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger, a boy no one can see. Their shared existence is confined to the attic of Amanda’s residence, where they delve into her vibrant imagination. But when Rudger, suddenly alone, arrives at The Town of Imaginaries, where forgotten Imaginaries go to live and find work, he faces a mysterious threat. The Imaginary is an unforgettable adventure of love, loss and the healing power of imagination.
Mirzapur Season 3
Prime Video
Releases: July 5
The action crime thriller series follows Akhandanand Tripathi (played by Pankaj Tripathi), also known as Kaleen Bhaiya, the proverbial ruler of Mirzapur in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. While Tripathi is a millionaire carpet exporter and crime boss, his son Munna is an unworthy, power-hungry heir who will stop at nothing to inherit his father’s legacy. An incident at a wedding procession forces him to cross paths with Ramakant Pandit, an upstanding lawyer, and his sons Guddu and Bablu. It snowballs into a game of ambition, power and greed. In Season 3, the reign of the Tripathis in Purvanchal is over.
Despicable Me 4
Theatres
Releases: July 5
Following an escape from his incarceration, Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina seek revenge on Gru and his family, including his baby son, Gru Jr, putting them into relocation for their protection, where they meet their new neighbours, the Prescotts, and their daughter Poppy. In a way to even the odds, Gru and his minions ally with Poppy. Despicable Me 4 serves as the sequel to Despicable Me 3 (2017), the fourth main installment, and the sixth overall installment in the Despicable Me franchise. It stars the voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin and Joey King, among others.