Choose Your Fighter: A Breakdown of This Week’s Unforgettable Heroes

This week, streaming is bringing us a roster of unforgettable heroes, each with their own unique skills, motivations, and fighting styles. From a balletic assassin to a disciplined karateka, it’s time to choose your fighter from this incredible lineup of new movie releases.
The Assassin: Meet the protagonist of Ballerina (Starz). Trained in the arts of ballet and death, she is a graceful and lethal fighter. Her weapon of choice is anything she can get her hands on, and her special move is a relentless pursuit of vengeance. Choose her if you value style, precision, and unstoppable determination.
The Karate Kid: Introducing Li from Karate Kid: Legends (Netflix). A student of two legendary masters, his fighting style is a blend of Miyagi-Do defense and dynamic kung fu. His strength comes not from anger, but from a desire to protect others. Choose him if you believe in the power of discipline, heart, and fighting for a just cause.
The Civilian: Nicolas Cage’s character in The Surfer (Hulu) is the ultimate underdog. He has no formal training, only his wits and a desperate will to survive. His fighting style is pure improvisation and grit. Choose him if you root for the everyman who refuses to back down against impossible odds.
The Android: M3GAN from M3GAN 2.0 (Peacock) is the high-tech choice. With super strength, advanced processing power, and a deadly dance move, she is a formidable opponent. This time, she’s fighting for the good guys… sort of. Choose her if you appreciate cutting-edge technology and a dark sense of humor.
The Lover: The heroes of All of You (Apple TV+) fight a different kind of battle. Their struggle is an emotional one, as they navigate the complexities of their unspoken love. Their weapons are courage and vulnerability. Choose them if you believe the toughest fights are the ones for the heart.