Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods premieres on Netflix on Friday. | David Lee/Netflix

From new Spike Lee and Judd Apatow movies to cult classic documentaries.

As what used to be the summer movie season begins, theaters are tentatively reopening in some places, and drive-ins are making a comeback. But with most theaters still closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and many people exercising caution in returning to public spaces, plenty of us are watching the buzziest summer movies at home instead.

Film releases have not slowed down just because people aren’t leaving their homes to see them. Each weekend, on streaming services and through “virtual theatrical” releases, new and newly available movies arrive to delight cinephiles of all stripes.

This weekend’s movies span a broad range of genres and topics. There are two new releases from two beloved directors — Spike Lee and Judd