This week marks the return of I Know What You Did Last Summer to cinemas, decades after the original film captivated audiences.
But that’s not all that’s on offer in the coming days.
Jacob Elordi stars in the BBC One adaptation of The Narrow Road to the Deep North, the romantic drama Mixtape makes its debut, and the highly anticipated game Donkey Kong Bananza is released.
Read on for a comprehensive guide to the week ahead…
By Tom Richardson, Newsbeat reporter
Forget summer blockbusters – in 2025, summer shockbusters are taking center stage.
Following the success of 28 Years Later comes I Know What You Did Last Summer, a reimagining of the 1997 slasher classic.
The plot remains familiar: five friends concealing a tragic accident find themselves stalked a year later by the menacing Fisherman. The figure beneath the waterproofs seeks retribution.
With a fresh cast including Madelyn Cline of The Outer Banks, updated elements for 2025 (including a true crime podcaster), and the return of original stars Freddie Prinze Jr and Jennifer Love Hewitt, producers hope to captivate a new generation of fans.
Jacob Elordi’s career continues to ascend.
The 28-year-old actor, renowned for his performances in Saltburn, Euphoria, and The Kissing Booth, now headlines The Narrow Road to the Deep North, an Australian mini-series soon to be available to UK audiences.
This five-part drama adapts Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel.
It chronicles the life of Dorrigo Evans, portrayed by Elordi in his youth and Ciarán Hinds in his later years, encompassing his love affair with Amy Mulvaney (Odessa Young), his captivity in a World War Two prisoner of war camp, and his eventual status as a respected surgeon and reluctant war hero.
Having already aired in Australia, reviews are available. The Guardian awarded it four stars, describing it as a “complex, confronting war drama,” while The New York Times hailed it as a “brutal and poetic” series addressing profound questions about life.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North will be available in full on BBC iPlayer next Sunday, July 20, and will premiere that evening on BBC One.
Nostalgia-driven content dominates TikTok, and a new drama is tapping into this trend.
Mix Tape, a four-part series, is set in the late 80s and 90s and follows Daniel and Alison, interweaving their teenage romance in Sheffield with their present-day lives on opposite sides of the world.
Expect love, heartbreak, and a soundtrack brimming with classic hits. Initial reviews have been favorable.
Screenhub Australia lauded it as “resonant and real,” while The Guardian awarded it four stars, calling it “sweet and intense.”
The series stars Teresa Palmer as Alison and Jim Sturgess as Daniel, with Florence Hunt and Rory Walton-Smith portraying their younger selves.
Like The Narrow Road to the Deep North, it premiered in Australia, but it is now accessible to UK viewers. All episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from Tuesday, and the series begins that evening on BBC Two.
By Tom Richardson, Newsbeat reporter
As the second major exclusive release on Nintendo’s record-breaking Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza carries significant expectations.
Initial reactions to this 3D platformer were cautious, with some fans questioning whether the gameplay – which features the iconic ape smashing through destructible environments – would be repetitive.
However, recent in-depth previews – and the revelation that Bananza is being developed by the same Nintendo team behind some of Mario’s greatest successes – have generated increased excitement.
While lacking the plumber’s refined movements, Donkey Kong’s latest adventure, fueled by Nintendo’s creative talent, has the potential to be a resounding triumph.
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