What to Stream: George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Zac Brown Band, Michelle Pfeiffer and Metroid Prime 4

This week, viewers can expect a star-studded array of new films, series, and music hitting streaming platforms. Leading the charge is George Clooney, who stars in the Netflix film "Jay Kelly." In this poignant comedy directed by Noah Baumbach, Clooney plays a renowned actor grappling with midlife reflections as his youngest daughter prepares for college. The journey leads to self-discovery during a European trip, with Adam Sandler and Laura Dern rounding out the cast. On the action front, Tom Cruise returns in the latest installment of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise. "The Final Reckoning" debuts on Paramount, continuing the high-stakes adventures of Ethan Hunt. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, this film promises to deliver the thrilling escapades fans have come to expect, as it wraps up the narrative arc started in "Dead Reckoning Part One." As the holiday season approaches, Prime Video introduces a festive film, "Oh. What. Fun." starring Michelle Pfeiffer. Portraying a matriarch who mysteriously vanishes after years of organizing Christmas festivities for her ungrateful family, Pfeiffer leads an ensemble cast directed by Michael Showalter, featuring talents like Felicity Jones and Chloë Grace Moretz. In music, the Zac Brown Band is set to release their new album, "Love & Fear," which includes a mix of upbeat tracks and heartfelt ballads. Highlights include collaborations with Snoop Dogg and Dolly Parton, showcasing the band’s versatility. They will also perform live at the Sphere in Las Vegas, marking an exciting month for fans. For gaming enthusiasts, the long-awaited "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond" launches on Switch and Switch 2, bringing back the iconic bounty hunter Samus Aran. Set on a perilous jungle planet, players will navigate through hostile wildlife and engage in thrilling gameplay, complete with new psychic abilities and a motorcycle. Will this sequel meet the high expectations set by its predecessors? Fans will find out soon! Lastly, Netflix's new series "The Abandons" offers a fresh take on the Western genre, focusing on two widowed women battling for land ownership in the 1850s, featuring performances by Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey. Meanwhile, Starz revives the "Spartacus" saga with "Spartacus: House of Ashur," exploring an alternate storyline for the character Ashur, played by Nick E. Tarabay. With an exciting lineup across multiple platforms, this week promises to captivate audiences and gamers alike.