What To Watch This Weekend: 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' 'Happy Gilmore 2,' And 'Death of a Unicorn'

HOLLYWOOD, CA — From cosmic mishaps to golf-fueled redemption, this week’s watchlist blends supercharged beginnings, sequel mayhem, and mythic satire.

“Fantastic Four: First Steps” launches into the retro-futuristic world of Marvel’s first family, where cosmic powers and emotional bonds collide, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

In “Happy Gilmore 2,” Adam Sandler swings back onto the green — fighting for tuition, dignity, and the soul of golf itself. It’s tee-rrific, heartfelt, and powered by a putter that defies tradition.

And diving deep into glittering horror, A24’s “Death of a Unicorn” turns forest tragedy into a corporate fever dream, blending twisted comedy with horned vengeance, led by Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd.

Ready to dive in? Scroll down for the full lineup — and step into the shimmering world of storytelling, where every frame is an escape.

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What To Watch This Weekend

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps”

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach; directed by Matt Shakman

Forget origin stories and cosmic-ray science lectures. This film drops you straight into Earth-828, where flying cars zoom past vinyl-spinning smart homes and the Baxter Building glows like a retro-futuristic dream. Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal) stretches minds and matter. Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby) disappears like a whisper but hits with thunder. Johnny (Joseph Quinn) flames through the sky, and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) is still everyone's favorite grumpy rockstar.

The movie is sleek. It’s stylized. It’s stacked with swagger. (Check out Patch’s full review of “Fantastic Four: The First Steps.”)

(“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is now playing in theaters nationwide.)

“Happy Gilmore 2”

Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald; directed by Kyle Newacheck

Clubs dusted, 9-degree drivers polished, and gloves snug — Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) is back on the green nearly three decades after teeing off his chaotic rise to golf fame. This is not Gen X’s Happy. Gone are the oversized tees; no basketball shorts; no black street shoes.

But don’t be fooled. The swing? Still wild — and yeah, still tee-rrific. And the stakes? Higher than a tee shot at Augusta, while chasing that elusive green jacket.

Happy Gilmore’s comeback story tees off with a purpose more personal than par. His daughter, Vienna (Sunny Sandler, Adam Sandler’s real-life daughter), dreams of dancing on Europe’s grandest stages — but Happy's wallet is running on fumes, and he's unable to afford the steep school fees. Reluctantly, Happy returns to competitive golf, hoping his legendary long drive still packs punch — not for glory but to keep his daughter's ambitions alive.

Meanwhile, smug and pompous as ever, Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) resurfaces — still nursing the bruising defeat to Happy’s hole-in-ones that shattered his once inflated ego. Their decades-long rivalry isn't just back in the spotlight — it’s teeing up for the showdown of the century.

And of course, a parade of golf legends and pop stars lend authenticity on the greens, with Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, and Rory McIlroy teeing off beside Travis Kelce, Bad Bunny, Eminem, and Post Malone. No doubt, it’s a cameo-palooza that keeps the laughs rolling and the energy sky-high.

Whether he nails the final putt or whiffs it with style, one thing’s certain — Happy’s still the king of tee-rrific chaos, and golf’s never looked so good in plaid.

(“Happy Gilmore 2” streams on Netflix July 25.)

“Death of a Unicorn”

Janet Ortega, Paul Rudd; directed by Alex Scharfman

Unicorns have long lived in childhood fantasies as glitter-drenched paragons of virtue and mysticism — but in Alex Scharfman’s “Death of a Unicorn,” these celestial creatures morph into growling gremlins of unchecked ambition and moral decay. Their ethereal grace, once revered, metastasizes into a mythic fury that indicts corporate greed, after Ridley (Jenna Ortega) and her father Elliott (Paul Rudd) accidentally strike one during a lavish retreat at a billionaire’s estate.

As that surreal premise spirals into chaos, Ortega delivers her signature dry wit, playing deftly against Rudd’s unhinged charm, and together they ground the absurdity with surprising heart. Scharfman’s direction oscillates between operatic horror and biting satire, navigating chaos through calculated choreography — a technique reminiscent of his early shorts, “Passing Thru” and “An Anomaly.”

No, it’s not a perfect film — but it’s vividly unforgettable. Whether you’re in it for the celestial hooves gone rogue, the corporate carnage, or just Ortega in a plaid power suit, you’ll likely walk away dazed, amused, and strangely satisfied.

(“Death of a Unicorn” streams on Amazon Prime July 25.)