Trailer Blitz! Mutiny, Mortal Kombat II, Couples Weekend and More
🎥 Here’s a list of films coming to screens soon!
🎥 “Mutiny” Trailer: Jason Statham Goes Full-Throttle Revenge Mode on the High Seas in This Gritty Action Thriller — In Theaters August 21st
There are some actors who, after breaking out in a certain genre, feel the need to shake things up and chase something completely different. Then there’s Jason Statham. He’s an actor who is perfectly locked into what he does best, and fully aware of what his audience wants from him. And what they want is usually simple: a lot of fist throwings, leg kickings and beating up a bunch of scumbags who deserve to have their heads kicked in.
In the upcoming action thriller Mutiny, Statham gives the people what they want: bone-breaking fights and a lot of gritted teeth as he demands revenge. Here he plays Cole Reed, a former London cop but now the loyal hired hand who watches his billionaire boss get murdered... only to be framed for the crime himself. With nowhere else to turn, Reed boards a cargo ship to set out on a one-man mission to clear his name and get revenge on whoever set him up.
From there, things begin to spiral. What starts as a straightforward revenge play quickly opens up into something much bigger, as Reed uncovers an international human smuggling operation. Now the deeper he gets, the more dangerous the waters become; turning this ship into a floating battlefield where Reed is a one-man wrecking crew.
Joining Statham is Annabelle Wallis, Roland Møller, and Adrian Lester, all orbiting a story that leans hard into a gritty, stripped-down action-driven brawlfest, a type of genre that Statham has practically made his own.
Directed by French action helmer Jean-François Richet, known for directing gritty crime actioners including the Assault on Precinct 13 remake, Mesrine, Blood Father and just recently Plane, Mutiny could land somewhere between a tight revenge thriller and a full-blown conspiracy ride where justice is served cold and with a right hook.
One thing seems certain: subtlety isn’t the goal here... payback is. And Statham has no problem delivering it with icy precision. Mutiny hits theaters August 21st.
🎥 “Mortal Kombat II” New Trailer: Karl Urban’s Washed-Up Johnny Cage Gets Pulled Into a Brutal Fight Tournament in This Blood-Soaked Video Game Sequel — In Theaters May 15th
People love video games. People love violent action flicks. And people love ’90s nostalgia. So when something lands right in the middle of that sweet spot, it’s hard not to pay attention. This is one of those movies that knows exactly what buttons it’s pressing... and isn’t shy about mashing all of them.
With Mortal Kombat II, the rebooted franchise leans even harder into what made it a phenomenon in the first place: bone-crunching fights, supernatural powers, and the kind of over-the-top energy that practically demands you shout “Finish Him!” at the screen.
But this time, the story takes a clever turn. At the center is Johnny Cage, a Hollywood action star who isn’t exactly at the top of his game. He’s a relic of a bygone era, a guy clinging to past glory while being thrown headfirst into a situation where bravado alone won’t cut it.
Karl Urban steps into the role, bringing that signature mix of swagger and bite he’s been honing as Billy Butcher on The Boys. Here, he gets to fully embrace the ego, the attitude, and the inevitable reality check that comes with stepping into a fight that’s very, very real.
Simon McQuoid, the director of the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot, returns, building on what he started, only this time with a much bigger roster and a clear intent to go harder as Cage becomes the new protagonist leading the underworldly mayhem.
Familiar faces like Tadanobu Asano’s Lord Raiden, Jessica McNamee’s Sonya Blade, Hiroyuki Sanada’s Scorpion, Josh Lawson’s Kano, Mehcad Brooks’ Jax, Ludi Lin’s Liu Kang, and Chin Han’s Shang Tsung are back, alongside Joe Taslim as Bi-Han/Noob Saibot, Max Huang as Kung Lao, and Lewis Tan as Cole Young.
Meanwhile, new fighters entering the arena include Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, and Damon Herriman as Quan Chi, giving this sequel a stacked lineup that feels closer to the games fans grew up with.
With Moon Knight writer Jeremy Slater on scripting duties, the sequel looks bigger, louder, and far more confident in embracing that Mortal Kombat ethos. It’s just enough to break out that old PS controller.
Mortal Kombat II is set to crash into theaters May 15th.
🎥 “Couples Weekend” Trailer: Josh Gad & Alexandria Daddario Get Snowed In With Cheating Partners in This Tense Cabin Comedy with Daveed Diggs & Ashley Park — In Theaters May 8th
It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt... like catching your significant other in a not-so-subtle love tryst with someone else. That kind of mood shift doesn’t exactly make for a relaxing weekend getaway. Yet, it’s perhaps a great set-up for a comedy where love becomes an uncomfortable game with no winners.
In the upcoming ensemble dramedy Couples Weekend, Josh Gad and Alexandria Daddario play two friends who discover their respective partners (Daveed Diggs and Ashley Park) have been cheating on them during what was supposed to be a cozy New Year’s retreat. What follows is less romantic escape and more emotional freefall as they try to figure out whether to salvage the weekend... or confront their partners with what they saw.
Now stranded in a snowed-in cabin as a blizzard rages outside, the four find themselves with nowhere to go and no way to avoid the fallout. Things take an even stranger turn when the truth starts to crack everyone open, turning already fragile tensions into full-blown confrontations as secrets spill to the surface with explosive consequences.
Written and directed by TV writer-helmer Nora Kirkpatrick (The Goldbergs, Daisy Jones & The Six), the film leans into that pressure-cooker setup, where the walls feel tighter by the minute and every conversation threatens to explode. The colder it gets outside, the messier things become inside, as resentment, attraction, and bad decisions all start bubbling to the surface. One thing seems certain: no one’s leaving this cabin the same way they walked in.
Co-starring Kevin Pollak, Couples Weekend arrives in theaters May 8th. Bring a friend you can trust and a partner you probably shouldn’t.
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🎥 “Mabel” Trailer: Judy Greer Guides a Young Outsider Finding Her Voice in This Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Drama with Lexi Perkel & Christine Ko — In Select Theaters April 17th and On VOD/Digital April 21st
Growing up takes patience... and a good mentor to teach you about botany! This heartfelt coming-of-age story follows a socially withdrawn girl (Lexi Perkel) who finds unexpected purpose after sneaking into a high school botany class led by an inspiring substitute teacher (Judy Greer). Also starring Christine Ko, and directed by Nicholas Ma (Leap of Faith), this quiet, character-driven journey shows just how curiosity, connection, and self-discovery can spark the biggest changes in a person’s life. Even if that journey starts in the most unexpected place... like a classroom and a substitute teacher with a passion for plants.
🎥 “Trainspotting” 30th Anniversary Trailer: Danny Boyle’s Iconic ’90s Cult Classic Returns in a Gritty 4K Restoration — Back in Theaters June 5th
Choose life... or don’t. This electric ’90s classic drops back into the chaotic world of Mark Renton and his self-destructive circle of mates, where drugs, friendship, and survival blur into one relentless spiral. Featuring breakout performances from Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, and Robert Carlyle, director Danny Boyle’s kinetic, drug-addled dark comedy still hits like a jolt to the system decades later. Some habits die hard but some films never lose their edge... even 30 years later.
🎥 “Legally Blonde: 25th Anniversary” Re-release Trailer: Reese Witherspoon’s Iconic 2001 Comedy Returns to Theaters — on Sun, May 24th & on Wed, May 27th
Reese Witherspoon’s beloved comedy classic follows Elle Woods as she trades California glam for Harvard Law, determined to win back her ex and prove she’s more than meets the eye. With charm and confidence, Elle overcomes a fish-out-of-water situation and turns it into a sharp, feel-good underdog tale about defying expectations. Turns out, the best revenge isn’t getting him back... it’s proving everyone wrong.
🎥 “Dune: Part Three” New Promo: Timothée Chalamet Returns for Denis Villeneuve’s Epic Finale as Paul Atreides Faces the Cost of Power — In Theaters and IMAX December 18th
Destiny comes with a price. This sweeping sci-fi epic continues the saga of Paul Atreides as his rise to power begins to unravel under the weight of prophecy, politics, and the consequences of his own legend. Timothée Chalamet leads the charge alongside Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy and Jason Momoa, among others, with director Denis Villeneuve bringing the trilogy to a close in a large-scale final chapter built for IMAX. Watch it on the biggest screen possible.
🎥 “The Mandalorian and Grogu” Behind-the-Scenes Look: Jon Favreau and Pedro Pascal Tease New Creatures and Droids in This Big-Screen Star Wars Adventure — In Theaters May 22nd
The galaxy keeps getting bigger. This behind-the-scenes look highlights the next chapter for Din Djarin and Grogu as they navigate a post-Empire landscape filled with scattered warlords and rising threats. Pedro Pascal returns as the legendary Mandalorian, joined by Sigourney Weaver, with director Jon Favreau pulling back the curtain on the film’s new creatures, droids, and expanding world.
🎥 “Mother Mary” New Behind-the-Scenes Look: Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel Step Into David Lowery’s Enigmatic Pop Drama — In Select Theaters April 17th, Nationwide April 24th
Fame takes on a life of its own. This behind-the-scenes look steps inside a mysterious pop star-driven drama where Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel lead a stacked ensemble, with filmmaker David Lowery shaping a story that feels as elusive as it is emotionally charged. Not everything seen on stage tells the full story behind it. And sometimes it takes a certain performance to reveal who you really are.
🎥 “Exit 8” Final Trailer: A Man Trapped in an Endless Subway Must Follow One Rule to Escape This Mind-Bending Japanese Horror Flick — Now Playing in Theaters
Based on the viral game by KOTAKE CREATE, this eerie psychological thriller from director Genki Kawamura follows a man (Kazunari Ninomiya) navigating an endless, sterile subway corridor where the only way out is to spot what doesn’t belong, turning repetition into dread as every overlooked detail resets the nightmare. Miss something... and you’re back where you began. One wrong move and you must start over. But one mistake too many might mean you never leave.
🎥 “The Butcher’s Blade” Trailer: Justice Cuts Both Ways as a Framed Officer Turns Reluctant Enforcer in Liu Wenpu’s Gritty Martial Arts Thriller — On VOD/Digital May 12th
Starring Chinese actor Liu Fengchao, this action thriller follows a principled constable forced into the shadows after being framed for a massive financial fraud, pushing him into the ranks of a covert squad that serves only those who can pay. Caught between clearing his name and compromising everything he once stood for, he’s pulled deeper into a world where loyalty is bought and truth comes at a cost. Sometimes the only way to prove your innocence is to fight like the guilty.
🎥 “An Enemy Within” Trailer: A Groom (William Moseley) Is Forced Into a Deadly Midnight Choice in This Wedding Night-Set Horror Thriller — On VOD/Digital May 15th
Till death do us part hits a little early. This dark action thriller follows a groom who receives a chilling ultimatum on his wedding night: kill his new father-in-law before midnight or watch his bride die. William Moseley, from The Chronicles of Narnia franchise, leads a tense, ticking-clock nightmare as secrets unravel and loyalties shift inside a powerful family hiding more than it lets on. By the time the truth comes out, the real threat may already be inside the room.
🎥 “Scared to Death” Trailer: Lin Shaye and Bill Moseley Lead a Séance Gone Wrong in Paul Boyd’s High-Voltage Horror-Comedy — On VOD/Digital May 5th
Some research projects come with consequences. This horror-comedy follows a group of filmmakers who head to an abandoned orphanage to stage a séance, only to find themselves trapped as supernatural forces begin to break loose. Horror vets Lin Shaye (Insidious) and Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects) lead an eclectic ensemble, with director Paul Boyd blending haunted-house chills and irreverent humor into a chaotic, effects-driven ride where the line between performance and reality quickly evaporates.
🎥 “Frankie, Maniac Woman” Trailer: An Aspiring Singer (Dina Silva) Spirals Toward a Violent Breaking Point in This Gritty Psychological Horror Thriller — In Select Theaters April 24th
Pressure builds until it explodes. This raw psychological horror-thriller follows an aspiring singer-songwriter navigating the brutal realities of trauma, misogyny, and an image-obsessed music industry. Dina Silva co-writes and stars as a woman pushed to the edge, with Traumatika filmmaker Pierre Tsigaridis directing a horrific story that turns personal struggle into violent release.
🎥 “The Bearded Girl” Trailer: A Young Circus Performer Breaks from Family Tradition in This Quirky Coming-of-Age Tale Starring Anwen O’Driscoll & Jessica Paré — Coming out in Canada April 25th
Some legacies are harder to shake than others. Anwen O’Driscoll stars in this offbeat coming-of-age tale as Cleo, a young woman born into a long line of bearded circus performers. As she begins to question the life laid out for her, her controlling mother (Mad Men’s Jessica Paré) grapples with losing hold of the daughter meant to carry on their Bearded Lady family tradition. Directed by indie Canadian filmmaker Jody Wilson, the film explores identity, independence, and what it takes to step outside the role you were born into. Sometimes growing up means choosing your own path instead of following someone else’s.
🎥 “The Gentleman” Trailer: Ron Perlman Hunts for Brutal Revenge in Gabriel Beristain’s Gritty Action Thriller — On VOD/Digital April 14th
Ron Perlman stars in this hard-edged revenge thriller as a former elite soldier living in isolation until the one person he confides in is brutally taken from him. While tapping back into his lethal past, he sets off a violent chain reaction as a troubled detective and a ruthless hitman close in from opposite sides. Directed by acclaimed Mexican cinematographer Gabriel Beristain (whose camera work includes Blade II, Black Widow, The Beekeeper) and co-starring Megan Montaner, Hovik Keuchkerian, and Natti Natasha, this simmering manhunt builds toward a collision where the past comes calling... not before a final, brutal reckoning.
🎥 “Kangaroo Island” U.S. Trailer: Rebecca Breeds Returns Home to Face Family Secrets in This Breakout Australian Drama — Opening in Select U.S. Theaters April 24th
Going home might be the toughest move of all. This heartfelt drama, already a breakout hit in Australia, follows a struggling actress drawn back to her estranged father on the rugged shores of Kangaroo Island, where old wounds and family tensions rise to the surface. Rebecca Breeds stars alongside Adelaide Clemens and Erik Thomson in a story that blends humor with emotional honesty, set against a striking natural backdrop. Sometimes the only way to mend what’s broken is to face it head-on.
🎥 “Animal Farm” Final Trailer: Seth Rogen Leads an All-Star Voice Cast in Andy Serkis’ Animated George Orwell Adaptation Where Power Corrupts Absolutely — Hitting Theaters May 1st
Power shifts fast when the animals take control. Based on the classic Orwell novel, this animated political fable follows a group of farm animals who overthrow their human owner and attempt to build an equal society, only to watch it slowly twist into something they never saw coming. Seth Rogen voices the cunning pig who rises to rule, with Gaten Matarazzo and Kieran Culkin caught in the growing web of propaganda and control, while Andy Serkis directs with a sharp eye on how revolutions unravel when power goes unchecked.
🎥 Philip Hartman’s “No Picnic” Trailer: A Wandering East Village Drifter Searches for Meaning in This Gritty ’80s Indie Gem Celebrating its 40th Anniversary — 4K Restoration Screens at New York’s Film Forum April 17th
This nearly forgotten black-and-white ’80s indie gem follows a down-and-out jukebox operator wandering the pre-gentrified East Village, chasing the faint trace of a woman who may or may not be real. David Brisbin leads the search with quiet melancholy, while early turns from Steve Buscemi and Luis Guzmán flicker through the city’s dive bars, punk shows and crumbling streets. Shot in stark, evocative imagery, this scrappy 1986 Sundance breakout from filmmaker Philip Hartman captures a time, a place, and a feeling of what New York once was. A new 4K restoration aims to bring that vanished world back into focus for the film’s 40th anniversary.
🎥 “Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy” Trailer: New BBC Documentary Takes A Deep Dive into the King of Pop’s Genius, Controversy, and Complicated Legacy — Streaming April 8th on BBC iPlayer
This new Michael Jackson documentary traces the rise of the child prodigy who became a global pop icon, while unpacking the brilliance, scrutiny, and controversies that followed him at every stage. Through the highs of musical innovation and the weight of public trials, it examines how one of the most influential artists ever remains as debated as he is celebrated.
🎥 “Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool” Trailer: Country Star Lainey Wilson Balances Fame, Grit, and Staying True to Herself in This New Documentary — Debuting April 22nd on Netflix
Fame doesn’t mean losing your roots. This Netflix original documentary tracks breakout country star Lainey Wilson at a turning point, navigating the pressures of success while holding tight to the voice that got her there. Following her on the road and behind the scenes, it captures the grind, the spotlight, and the personal stakes of staying authentic in a fast-moving industry.
🎥 “Peter Asher: Everywhere Man” Trailer: A Music Industry Insider Reflects on a Life Alongside Legends from The Beatles to Laurel Canyon — In Select Theaters June 19th
Some careers don’t just follow history but help shape it. And Peter Asher might have been one of those unsung heroes who helped define the music industry into what it is today. This documentary traces the life of this pop star turned record producer turned manager whose path crossed with icons like Paul McCartney, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt. Moving from Swinging London to the California singer-songwriter boom, the doc explores Asher’s unconventional music career and his numerous collaborations that helped define generations of music.
🎥 “My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders” Trailer: A Daughter’s Shocking Accusations Unravel a Small Town in This New True-Crime Doc — Streaming April 28th on Paramount+
What if the monster everyone feared... was your own father? This chilling true-crime documentary follows a woman’s explosive claims that her father committed a series of murders, forcing his own children into a nightmare of silence and complicity. As investigators dig deeper, long-buried rumors begin to surface, turning a quiet town into the center of a national investigation.
🎥 “American Agitators” Trailer: A Powerful Documentary Traces the Legacy of Organizer Fred Ross Sr. and the Fight for Social Justice — Opening in Select Theaters, NYC’s Quad Cinema May 1st
Change starts with action. This inspiring documentary explores the life and legacy of Fred Ross Sr., a pioneering community organizer whose work helped shape major civil rights victories and grassroots movements across decades. From the Dust Bowl era to modern labor fights, the film, narrated by activist, playwright, and filmmaker Luis Valdez (La Bamba), connects past struggles to present-day activism, showing how organizing and persistence can drive real change.
