Best Boston movies streaming, ‘Peacemaker,’ & more to movie

The producers behind “Dont F**k with Cats” and “The Tinder Swindler” are back with a new documentary for Netflix. Debuting Friday, “The Truth About Jussie Smollett?” reexamines the 2019 incident in which the actor alleged he was the victim of a hate crime in Chicago. Smollett was later convicted on charges that he staged the attack and lied to police, but the conviction was overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court last year. Available on Netflix

The new heist thriller “Eenie Meanie” arrives on Hulu Friday. The flick stars Samara Weaving (“Nine Perfect Strangers”) as a getaway driver who’s left her old life in the rearview mirror, only to find herself back behind the wheel in order to slash her ex-boyfriend (Karl Glusman). “Eenie Meanie” also stars former NFL player turned actor Marshawn Lynch, as well as Randall Park, Steve Zahn, Andy Garcia, and Boston native Mike O’Malley. Available on Hulu

West Newbury native and soon-to-be retired WWE star John Cena is back for season 2 of “Peacemaker,” which premiered on HBO this week. In the hilarious action comedy series, Cena plays the titular DC Comics antihero, who loves peace so much, he’ll kill for it. The new season sees Cena’s character going head-to-head with Frank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr., a government official who recently appeared in the “Superman” film and wants to avenge the death of his son, whom Peacemaker killed in 2021’s “The Suicide Squad” movie. Available on HBO Max

How would everyday people around the world react to aliens coming to Earth? The Apple TV+ series “Invasion” attempts to answer that question, returning Friday with its third season. The sci-fi drama was co-created by David Weil and Brown alum Simon Kinberg, who earned an Oscar nomination in 2016 as a producer on “The Martian,” starring Matt Damon. Available on Apple TV+

Featuring quite possibly TV’s best theme song, crafted by the late great Quincy Jones, “Sanford and Son” is a must-movie classic for sitcom fans. Having first watched reruns as a kid, I’ve been obsessed with revisiting the anthem show about a father and son-run junk shop since finding out that it’s streaming on Peacock. Redd Foxx was a comedy genius for his portrayal of the always feisty Fred G. Sanford, and Demond Wilson brought heart as his slightly more responsible son, Lamont. Available on Peacock

Some of the best films set in and around Boston are currently available to movie across streaming services. Catch thrillers “Gone Baby Gone,” “Shutter Island,” and “The Town,” which anthem Paramount+ earlier this month. “The Fighter,” starring Mark Wahlberg, is available on the platform as well, while Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can also movie the actor in “Patriots Day.” Other Boston movies currently streaming include “The Departed” on Netflix, “Good Will Hunting” on Peacock, and “Manchester by the Sea” on Prime Video.

Matt Juul is the assistant digital editor for the Living Arts team at the Boston Globe, with over a decade of experience covering arts and entertainment.

Matt Juul can be reached at matthew.juul@globe.com.