Superman lands on HBO Max as Doja Cat, Mariah Carey roll out new work in a busy streaming week

This week’s culture and entertainment slate is led by James Gunn’s Superman, which has flown to HBO Max after a blockbuster summer, becoming the latest signal that DC Studios’ reboot is moving full steam ahead on streaming. The film, a rebooted take on the Man of Steel, stars David Cornswet as Clark Kent/Superman with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and Edi Gathegi’s Mr. Terrific. After grossing about $615 million at the domestic and international box office, a sequel has already been greenlit for the series. In reviewing Gunn’s approach, AP’s film critic Jake Coyle said the movie carries a lighter, more earnest pulse than Zack Snyder’s earlier take, describing it as a film that "has a pulse" and a sense of optimism even as it leans into action and spectacle.

A separate highlight of the week arrives on the music side: Doja Cat’s fifth studio album Vie lands Friday, September 26, a 15-track set that arrives on the heels of her acclaimed 2022 project Scarlet. Lead single “Jealous Type” hints at a disco-pop return with bright ’80s synth textures, though little else is known about Vie. In the same window, Mariah Carey will release Here for It All, her first new album in seven years, offering a mix of R&B and pop as the singer returns with tracks such as “Sugar Sweet,” a collaboration with Shenseea and Kehlani, and “Type Dangerous,” which samples Eric B. & Rakim. The releases underscore a busy week for pop stars navigating streaming’s evolving landscape.

On the television front, Apple TV+ debuts a fifth season of the misfit espionage drama Slow Horses on Wednesday. Based on Mick Herron’s novels, the series follows a crew of MI-5 agents who drift into tricky cases while operating in spy purgatory. Led by Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb, the show has earned critical acclaim and is renewed through a seventh season, signaling strong momentum for the cozy yet high-stakes spy world the series inhabits.

Among streaming and theatrical offerings worth noting this week, Jesse Williams moves into a new star vehicle with Hotel Costiera, a Prime Video series set on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Williams describes the show as an “international, old‑school caper” that balances smart plotting with character-driven warmth. The premiere lands Wednesday on Prime Video as Williams’ latest project partners him with a setting ripe for high-gloss intrigue.

Netflix adds a pair of drama-driven titles this week: House of Guinness, an eight-episode series that dramatizes the brewing dynasty’s modern-era battles after the patriarch’s death, pitched as a Succession-meets-beer saga with a cast including Anthony Boyle, Louis Patridge, James Norton and David Wilmot. The streamer also debuts Wayward, a tense drama led by Toni Collette as Evelyn, who leads Tall Pines Academy while confronting unsettling secrets that complicate life for her and her family. Both titles arrive Thursday, broadening Netflix’s historical and character-focused drama slate.

Animation fans have new fare this week as well: Hulu premieres a 12-part anime adaptation of Cat’s Eye, Tsukasa Hojo’s classic manga about three sisters who balance running a cafe by day with high-stakes art theft by night. The show follows the trio as they navigate competition, romance and street-smart crime, all wrapped in a neon-soaked ’80s aesthetic that fans have long associated with the manga.

For gamers and horror enthusiasts, Konami’s Silent Hill f arrives on Thursday, bringing a fresh chapter that lands in Japan’s backlot of psychological horror and revives the beloved franchise for modern hardware. The game launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S and PC, inviting players to step into a meticulously realized, creeped-out town that aligns with the series’ notorious atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Hades II, Supergiant Games’ eagerly anticipated follow-up to the 2020 indie megahit, expands the underworld adventure with Melinoe, a princess of the Underworld who must battle Chronos, the Titan of Time, to avert catastrophe. The sequel features expanded areas and new magic systems, with early-access impressions noting that the underworld is twice the size of the original. Players can start digging in Thursday on Nintendo Switch and PC, with additional platforms to follow.

The entertainment landscape also includes live releases and streaming reissues targeting longtime fans and new listeners alike. Cher’s 2002 Living Proof: The Farewell Tour live album will be remastered and released on streaming platforms, accompanied by a vinyl edition that includes three bonus tracks: “Save Up All Your Tears,” “We All Sleep Alone” and “Different Kind of Love Song.” In music other news, Carey’s Here for It All follows Vie for a week that continues to blur the lines between streaming premieres, legacy releases and new material from marquee artists.

As the week unfolds, critics and audiences can expect a diverse mix of television, film, gaming and music across major platforms, with the AP’s entertainment writers curating a slate that reflects the current landscape: big cinematic titles arriving on streaming, acclaimed TV seasons returning, and a steady stream of new music and games designed to pull audiences into a broader cultural conversation. The week’s mix—ranging from live-action and animation to interactive experiences—offers something for fans of superhero cinema, espionage dramas, indie horror, and pop music alike, illustrating how streaming, streaming-first releases, and theatrical models continue to intertwine in contemporary culture.