New Movies Available for Streaming and Digital Rental This Week

This week brings several new films to digital platforms, including "Verity," starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, and "The Dog Stars," directed by Ridley Scott.

"Verity" is based on Colleen Hoover's novel and follows an author hired to finish a book for Verity Crawford, who is incapacitated after an accident. The hired writer, Lowen Ashleigh, uncovers dark secrets about Crawford and her family. Josh Hartnett also stars as Verity's husband.

"The Dog Stars," adapted from Peter Heller's 2012 novel, is set in a post-apocalyptic Colorado after a flu pandemic. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film features Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, and Guy Pearce as survivors navigating threats from other factions. The movie explores their struggle for survival in a drastically altered world.

For family audiences, DreamWorks Animation's "Forgotten Island" is also available on demand. The film features the voices of H.E.R. and Liza Soberano as best friends Jo and Raissa, who discover a portal to a magical realm called Nakali. The voice cast also includes Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, and Lea Salonga.

These titles, along with numerous other films, are available for rent or purchase on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, and through cable providers. The article also provides links to guides for new releases on various streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Disney+.