New Movies: The Devil Wears Prada 2, Animal Farm, Deep Water, Hokum, and Swapped

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Woody Harrelson, Kieran Culkin, Adam Scott, Michael B. Jordan and more star in the latest new releases out in theaters and streaming on Netflix 

From the LifeMinute.tv Team

May 1, 2026

Looking to hit the movies this weekend? Today delivers a wide range of new films across animation, thriller, and studio sequel territory, making it one of the most crowded release days of the early summer box office season.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 in theaters
The long-awaited sequel reunites much of the original cast, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, alongside new additions like Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh. The film continues the story of Runway magazine as Andy Sachs returns to the fashion world in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Animal Farm in theaters
An animated adaptation of George Orwell’s classic allegory, Animal Farm features a major voice cast including Jim Parsons, Seth Rogen, Woody Harrelson, and Steve Buscemi. The film reimagines the rise and corruption of power through a modern animated lens.

Deep Water in theaters
A survival thriller set after a passenger plane crash in shark-infested waters. The cast includes Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kingsley, Kelly Gale, and Angus Sampson. The story follows survivors forced to cooperate under extreme conditions while facing constant underwater threats.

Hokum in theaters
A darker ensemble drama led by Adam Scott as Ohm Bauman, alongside Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Will O’Connell, Michael Patric, Brendan Conroy, Austin Amelio, Mallory Adams, Ezra Carlisle, and Sioux Carroll. The film centers on a group of interconnected characters navigating deception, fractured relationships, and a surreal chain of events in a tightly woven narrative.

Swapped streaming on Netflix
An animated fantasy-comedy from Skydance Animation, Swapped stars the voice cast of Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, and Justina Machado.