From 'Cinderella' to 'Shang-Chi': What to watch this weekend

 | Updated: Sep 03, 2021, 12:57 PM IST

Those who love to binge, be it a movie or a series are in for a treat this weekend with as many as 5 fresh offerings this weekend. These much-awaited titles include Amazon Prime Video’s 'Cinderella', Marvel movie 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of Ten Rings', 'Black Widow', 'Fast and Furious 9' and Netflix’s 'Money Heist' Season 5.

Here’s a lowdown on why and where you can watch these:
 

Camila Cabello as Cinderella. Via Prime Video

The modern re-telling of the fairytale, Amazon Original movie 'Cinderella' stars Camila Cabello in the lead. Unlike its predecessor, this modern-day Cinderella, who is ambitious, brave and puts herself first, is one who wants to break out of the basement and live life on her own terms.

With this much-needed change in the age-old story of a princess, there’s no prize for guessing that Amazon Prime Video’s 'Cinderella' is a story that will inspire one and all. Directed by Kay Cannon, the movie also stars Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, Nicholas Galitzine, with Billy Porter and Pierce Brosnan.

Stream the musical on Amazon Prime Video starting 3rd September 2021.

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Still from 'Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings'

Marvel’s first all Asian superhero movie, 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings', starring an all-Asian cast is here to take you back to the theatres.

Starring Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanu, Benedict Wong, Ronny Chieng, Michelle Yeoh, and Tony Leung, the film will release in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada!

What makes Shang-Chi all the more exciting is its authentic martial arts and the mind-boggling action sequences that are unlike any Marvel film before.

Watch it in theatres from 3rd September 2021.

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Black Widow

Several trailers and much anticipation later, the Scarlett Johansson-starrer 'Black Widow' is finally releasing in India. The film has already been released internationally and has received positive reviews from many critics. Not only this, but the film also made a record box office debut of $80 million in the US (faints). Having made waves abroad, the film is finally coming to provide a visual treat to the Indian audience as this

Marvel film will release on Disney+Hotstar on 3rd September.

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Fast and Furious 9

After keeping us waiting for so long, the ninth instalment in the 'Fast and Furious' franchise, 'Fast 9', is finally coming to India in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages.

With 'Fast and Furious 9', the Fast family is back for more high-octane thrills and insane vehicular madness, all wrapped up with colourful characters and exotic locations from around the world. Starring Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez along with John Cena, Cardi B and Charlize Theron among others,

The movie will be releasing in theatres on 3rd September 2021

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Money Heist

With the makers already touting season 5 as the most exciting season of all, the fans of 'Money Heist' have been waiting for the show with bated breaths.

The first part of season 5, consisting of 5 episodes will be released on 3rd September and the second instalment will premiere on December 3rd.

Watch season 5 on Netflix

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