Following the successful launch of Stick, and in anticipation of the highly awaited return of The Buccaneers for its second season, Apple TV+ is set to deliver two releases this weekend that are sure to captivate both children and adults. Here’s what to catch:
## Echo Valley
From Apple Original Films, Echo Valley features Julianne Moore as Kate, a mother whose peaceful life managing a horse therapy ranch is upended when her drug-dependent daughter Claire, portrayed by Sydney Sweeney, arrives covered in blood. Directed by BAFTA-award winner Michael Pearce and written by Emmy-nominated Brad Ingelsby, the film explores the lengths a mother will go to safeguard her child, intertwining psychological tension with emotional richness. It also stars Kyle MacLachlan, making it essential viewing for Twin Peaks enthusiasts.
[Watch Echo Valley on Apple TV+](https://apple.co/4e4Cbli)
## Not a Box
If you’re seeking uplifting family entertainment, Not a Box is the ideal choice. Based on Antoinette Portis’s celebrated picture book, this new animated preschool series focuses on Riley, an inquisitive rabbit who turns an ordinary cardboard box into amazing realms filled with friends and adventures. Executive-produced by Emmy-winner Michael Rabb, this eight-part series showcases a lively, handcrafted look from BAFTA-nominated animator Siri Melchior.
[Watch Not a Box on Apple TV+](https://apple.co/45F8k0P)
## Coming June 18: The Buccaneers, Season 2
The Buccaneers invites back cast members for its second season, featuring Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Aubri Ibrag, Josie Totah, Imogen Waterhouse, Mia Threapleton, Emmy Award nominee Christina Hendricks, alongside newcomers Leighton Meester, Greg Wise, Jacob Ifan, Grace Ambrose, and Maria Almeida.
[Watch The Buccaneers on Apple TV+](https://apple.co/43HWhhB)
## Coming June 27: Smoke
From Apple Studios comes “Smoke,” a fresh series crafted, penned, and executive produced by renowned author Dennis Lehane. Starring Egerton as arson investigator Dave Gudsen and Emmy Award nominee Jurnee Smollett as police detective Michelle Calderone, “Smoke” also includes Rafe Spall, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Hannah Emily Anderson, Emmy Award nominee Anna Chlumsky, Adina Porter, Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Greg Kinnear, and Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo.
[Watch Smoke on Apple TV+](https://apple.co/44cq2Y1)
Apple TV+ is [available for $9.99 per month](https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.4000?itscg=30200&itsct=tv%5C_box%5C_link&at=1000l3cvR) and includes popular TV shows and movies like Ted Lasso, Severance, The Studio, The Morning Show, Shrinking, and Silo.
