What to Stream This Week: 'Moana,' 'Modern Warfare 4,' Dolly Parton Tribute and John Legend's New Album

This week's streaming lineup offers a variety of new content, including the live-action "Moana" on Disney+, the much-anticipated "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4," a tribute to Dolly Parton, and a new adult album from John Legend titled "Muse."

New on Streaming Platforms

The live-action "Moana" is now available on Disney+. Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, with Catherine Lagaʻaia taking on the role of Moana. AP Film Writer Jake Coyle described the remake as "an often shot-for-shot, note-for-note remake of the original, with small pockets of new material," noting that "more often than not, the leap from animation to live action comes at a loss." The animated version is also currently streaming on Disney+.

"The Invite," an acerbic chamber dramedy featuring Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton, and Olivia Wilde, begins streaming on HBO Max on Friday, Oct. 23. Coyle called it "cunningly syncopated and cleverly acted enough to make it a welcome, modern twist on the drawing-room comedy of manners."

John Legend's new album, "Muse," produced by Pharrell Williams, is set for release on Friday. This follows his 2024 children's album, "My Favorite Dream." The new album appears to focus on themes of love, as evidenced by the previously released track "Daylight."

PBS' "Great Performances" series will feature "Tammy Wynette: Forever Yours" on Friday, Oct. 23, from Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The special includes performances by Wynonna Judd, Katie Pruitt, War & Treaty, Carter Faith, Tami Neilson, Valerie June, Brittney Spencer, and Ann Wilson, all celebrating Wynette's music.

Entertainment Specials and Series

A two-hour special, "CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton," will air Wednesday on ABC and Disney+, honoring the iconic singer. The program, featuring performances by Ashley McBryde, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Ella Langley, Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth, and Reba McEntire, will be available to stream on Hulu on Thursday.

Anderson .Paak and rapper Cordae are releasing their joint album, "Heavy Is the Crown," on Friday.

Sam Nivola and Connie Britton star in the half-hour mystery "Phony," with two episodes debuting Tuesday on Hulu, followed by weekly releases. The series follows a high schooler who suspects the woman claiming to be his mother is an imposter.

Chris Pratt reprises his role as Navy SEAL James Reece in "The Terminal List" Season 2, which drops Wednesday on Prime Video. This season sees Reece in Mozambique, adapting Jack Carr’s novel "True Believer."

"Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas," a limited series chronicling Lisa Vanderpump's efforts to open her hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, will have its first two episodes stream on Peacock on Wednesday, with the finale on Thursday, Oct. 22.

"Nobody Wants This," starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, returns to Netflix on Thursday, Oct. 22. The series continues with Joanne's decision to convert to Judaism.

Omar Sy's "Lupin" returns for its fourth season on Netflix on Friday, Oct. 23. The French-language hit finds Assane Diop behind bars with his family in danger.

Gaming Releases

Activision's "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4" launches Friday, Oct. 23, on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch 2, and PC. The game's storyline involves North Korea invading South Korea, with elite soldier John Price teaming up with a Mexican drug cartel. It includes new multiplayer maps and extraction missions.

"Nintendo Switch Sports Resort" is available Thursday, offering 12 events on the Switch 2, including returning favorites like bowling and tennis, alongside new sports such as skateboarding and thumb wrestling. The game supports local and online multiplayer.