What to Stream: 'Mountainhead,' Bono Documentary and Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel as Sisters
- Several notable films, series, and games are premiering or streaming across major platforms between May 26 and May 31, 2025.
- These releases follow production completed earlier this year and include projects from acclaimed creators like Jesse Armstrong and documentaries about George Rodrigue and Bono.
- Key titles include Armstrong's satirical drama Mountainhead on HBO Max, Sheri Papini's four-part true crime series on ID, and Prime Video’s The Better Sister featuring Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel.
- Bono’s documentary, based on his memoir and called 'Bono: Stories of Surrender', streams globally on Apple TV+ May 30, described by Bono as “These are the tall tales of a short rock star.”
- These premieres suggest a rich slate of content for audiences interested in drama, documentary, true crime, and interactive gaming on current streaming and gaming platforms.
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What to Stream: 'Mountainhead,' Bono documentary, and Banks and Biel play sisters
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