🎥 “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” Trailer: Greta Gerwig Brings a Little Rock ’n’ Roll Magic to C. S. Lewis’s Fantasy World with Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, and Carey Mulligan — In IMAX Theaters February 12, 2027, and Streaming on Netflix April 2, 2027
After the massive success of Barbie, filmmaker Greta Gerwig seemingly had Hollywood at her fingertips. She could have taken on just about any project she wanted. And we’re sure more than a few studio executives would have loved to see her jump straight into a Barbie sequel. Financially, it probably would have made perfect sense.
Instead, she turned to something a little more personal: C. S. Lewis’s beloved Narnia books, fantasy adventures that had captured her imagination since childhood. Of course, Hollywood has been down this road before, with an earlier attempt to turn the books into a major film franchise that started strong but eventually lost momentum. So there’s certainly some risk in giving Narnia another shot.
And while Barbie was no small undertaking, it may have been just a warm-up for what could be Gerwig’s most ambitious project yet. If anything, it’s another sign of a filmmaker who has little interest in being boxed into any particular genre, style, or expectation of what she should do next.
Now working under the Netflix banner, Gerwig, at least in theory, should have plenty of creative room to bring her own vision of C. S. Lewis’s fantasy world to the screen. And judging by the recently released first trailer, we’re already getting a taste of her particular spin on Narnia. For starters, there’s Led Zeppelin.
A playful rendition of “Stairway to Heaven” sets the tone for this new Narnia adaptation, bringing a distinctly British classic rock sensibility to Lewis’s fantasy world. Gerwig also seems to be having some fun with the visuals, contrasting the more grounded, period look of London with the colorful, glam rock-inspired fantasy worlds hidden beyond it, occasionally blending the two into something altogether more surreal. We’re sure Gerwig fans will have a field day picking apart all the cinematic and musical influences once it’s all said and done.
The film also features a stellar cast, including Daniel Craig as the eccentric magician Andrew Ketterley, Emma Mackey as the sinister White Witch, Carey Mulligan as Mabel Kirke, and Meryl Streep lending her voice to the mighty lion Aslan. Meanwhile, newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell take on the roles of Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, the two young adventurers at the heart of Narnia’s origin story.
Gerwig’s adaptation has already become something of a talking point among industry insiders and longtime Narnia fans alike. On one side, there have been reports of behind-the-scenes tensions with Netflix over the film’s distribution plans. On the other, fans have been debating Gerwig’s creative and artistic choices. Whatever the case, people are talking. And at a time when movies seem to come and go in the blink of an eye, we’d say keeping the conversation going is a good thing.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew has been positioned as the first installment in Netflix’s ambitious new adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s beloved fantasy series, with Gerwig laying the groundwork for what the streamer undoubtedly hopes will become its next major film franchise. The film is also getting a rare theatrical release in IMAX before making its way to Netflix. It’s set to open in theaters on February 12, 2027, followed by its Netflix debut on April 2, 2027, giving audiences nearly two months between releases.
Rumor has it, however, that Gerwig has been pushing for a more substantial theatrical rollout, though Netflix still appears to be weighing its options. After all, traditional theatrical distribution is something the streaming giant has long resisted, even if it has slowly begun to warm up to the idea. Perhaps Gerwig will need a little magic of her own to break that spell.
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“The Beekeeper 2” Trailer: Jason Statham Is Back to Break More Bones, Because Apparently There Are Still Some Left, in This Action Sequel Directed by Timo Tjahjanto — Arriving In Theaters January 15th
Now, we know what you’re thinking: Didn’t they already make The Beekeeper 2?
Well, no. You’re probably just confusing it with the five other Jason Statham action movies he’s made since the first one. And really, who could blame you? At this point, they’re all starting to blur together into one big, fist-pounding, arm-breaking fever dream. Same scowling Statham. Same bone-crunching beatdowns. Hell, even the same outfit: a light brown workman’s jacket, jeans, and work boots.
But look, Statham knows which side his bread is buttered on. Why mess with a winning formula? Just keep churning out those bone-crunching action flicks, give audiences exactly what they came for, and call it a day. And apparently, we’re more than happy to keep showing up. Which brings us to The Beekeeper 2, arriving in theaters this January.
For those who need a refresher, the original Beekeeper hit theaters in 2024, with Statham playing Adam Clay, a former government assassin turned beekeeper who was perfectly content living off the grid and minding his own business. That is, until a close friend fell victim to a phishing scam, sending Clay on a one-man mission to make everyone responsible regret their life choices. What began as a personal vendetta quickly snowballed into a full-blown conspiracy involving the U.S. president and her corrupt son. Naturally, things ended with a massive shootout at the president’s seaside mansion, where some ugly truths came spilling out, along with enough bullets to leave a considerable body count.
Now Clay is back. Only this time, he’s a wanted man, still carrying out his vendetta against those who wronged him. And judging by the looks of things, he’s got plenty more bones to break.
This time around, cult Indonesian action director Timo Tjahjanto (The Night Comes for Us, Nobody 2) takes the reins, stepping in for David Ayer, who directed the first film. Jeremy Irons also returns as Clay’s former CIA handler, Wallace Westwyld, alongside Emmy Raver-Lampman and Bobby Naderi, reprising their roles as FBI agents Verona Parker and Matt Wiley. Mission: Impossible and Guardians of the Galaxy star Pom Klementieff joins the cast, alongside fellow newcomers Yara Shahidi and Adam Copeland.
The Beekeeper 2 hits theaters January 15, 2027. Just imagine what the popcorn bucket for this one would look like.
🎥 “Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There” Trailer: New Documentary Explores the Life and Career of the Legendary Animator Who Walked Away From Disney to Build a Rival Animation Studio — Arriving November 20th on VOD/Digital Platforms
Ask any hardcore animation fan to list their favorite animators of all time, and Don Bluth will likely rank near the top. Every generation of trailblazing animators has its share of visionaries and radicals. Bluth might just fall into both categories.
Considered one of Disney’s most talented rising animators in the 1970s, Bluth did the unthinkable: he walked away from a stable job at the Mouse House to start his own studio and take on the animation giant in a toe-to-toe battle for the future of traditional animation. What followed was an incredible string of groundbreaking animated films that would become childhood favorites for many, including The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail, The Land Before Time, All Dogs Go to Heaven, and Anastasia.
His work rivaled what Disney was producing at the time, proving that an independent animation studio could thrive outside the Mouse House’s stranglehold on the industry. Sadly, Bluth and his studio couldn’t maintain that momentum forever. Financial troubles, box-office disappointments, and a rapidly changing animation industry eventually took their toll. But for one memorable stretch, Bluth was the animator who took on Disney in a face-off and made the Mouse House blink first. And for that, he’s earned his place in animation history as one of the greats. Plus, he also helped create the groundbreaking ’80s arcade game Dragon’s Lair, and in our book, that alone makes him a freakin’ legend.
In Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There, directors Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker revisit Bluth’s extraordinary career through never-before-seen archival footage and personal interviews. This new indie documentary explores the creative triumphs, financial struggles, and personal sacrifices that came with stepping out of Disney’s shadow and trying to build an animation empire of his own. Turns out, bringing animated dreams to life isn’t always a fairy tale. But damn it, it’s a ride worth taking.
Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There is due to arrive on VOD and Digital platforms on November 20th.
🎥 “Being Heumann” Trailer: Ruth Madeley Leads a Historic Fight for Disability Rights in Siân Heder’s 1970s Protest Drama Co-Starring Mark Ruffalo — In Select Theaters November 6th, Streaming on Apple TV November 13th
“Stick it to the Man!” “Power to the People!” Protest slogans like these get to the heart of a familiar struggle: how do you bring about change when those in power refuse to budge, no matter how loudly people demand to be heard? But what often gets overlooked is what happens when people from different backgrounds, each facing their own hardships and struggles, come together for a common cause. Suddenly, those in charge have a much harder time ignoring them.
That’s what makes this true-life 1970s protest drama, Being Heumann, so interesting. It’s a simple reminder of how people who have spent years being ignored can become a powerful force when they stand together in solidarity. How the many can outweigh the few, even when those few seem to hold all the power.
From Siân Heder, the filmmaker behind the Oscar-winning drama CODA, comes another heartfelt story about people fighting to be heard and refusing to let the world overlook them. And taking a similar approach to her previous film, Heder has filled much of her cast with disabled actors, bringing an added sense of authenticity to the project.
Featuring Ruth Madeley as legendary disability rights activist Judy Heumann, Being Heumann dramatizes the historic 1977 Section 504 sit-in. For 26 days, hundreds of protesters occupied a federal building in San Francisco, demanding that the government finally enforce civil rights protections that had long been promised to disabled Americans.
At the center of the nationwide protests was Heumann, a tenacious wheelchair-using polio survivor who devoted her life to fighting for the rights of people with disabilities. While she would eventually become known as the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,” one of her defining achievements was helping lead this historic sit-in. She also helped bring together different groups within the 1970s civil rights movement, building an extraordinary coalition of people willing to stand up (or sit up) for one another. It showed just how much marginalized communities could accomplish by joining forces.
Mark Ruffalo co-stars as Joseph Califano, the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Jimmy Carter. His delay in signing disability rights regulations put him directly at odds with the protesters, making him one of the central targets of their demands.
Madeley and Ruffalo are joined by Dylan O’Brien, Madeline Delp, Rob Delaney, Daniel Durant, Antwan Tolliver, and Ray Fisher. Heder co-wrote the screenplay with Rebekah Taussig, adapting Heumann’s memoir Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist, co-written with Kristen Joiner.
Heumann’s fight for disability rights continued long after 1977. In 2010, President Barack Obama appointed her Special Advisor for International Disability Rights at the U.S. State Department, further cementing her reputation as one of the leading voices in the disability rights movement. She was also featured in the acclaimed Netflix documentary Crip Camp (which we highly recommend) that explored the early days of the disability rights movement and Heumann’s contributions to it. Over the years, documentaries and specials have revisited the historic sit-in, including one particularly funny Drunk History episode (which we also highly recommend).
Being Heumann is set to open in select theaters on November 6th, before making its streaming debut on Apple TV on November 13th.
🎥 “The Mosquito Bowl” Trailer: Nicholas Galitzine and Bill Skarsgård Star as College Football Players Turned U.S. Marines in Peter Berg’s WWII Drama Based on a Bestselling Book by ‘Friday Night Lights’ Author Buzz Bissinger — In Select Theaters October 30th and on Netflix November 25th
Filmmaker Peter Berg knows a thing or two about football. After all, he adapted Buzz Bissinger’s bestselling book Friday Night Lights into a critically acclaimed 2004 film before bringing the story to television with an equally acclaimed series.
Now he’s heading back to the gridiron with another football drama based on a true story. Only this time, there are a lot more explosions and war-torn battlefields involved. And no, we’re not speaking metaphorically here. We’re talking about a real-life war, with the action unfolding both on and off the football field.
Netflix’s upcoming World War II drama The Mosquito Bowl has Berg telling the largely untold story of a football game played by U.S. Marines on Guadalcanal ahead of the brutal invasion of Okinawa in 1945.
Boasting a strong ensemble cast led by Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, and Tom Francis, the film is part war drama, part sports drama, and part tribute to the young soldiers whose promising futures were cut short far too soon.
Once again drawing from a bestselling book by Bissinger, this time adapted for the screen by The Revenant scribe Mark L. Smith alongside Berg, the film centers on a group of star college football players (Galitzine, Skarsgård, Nicholson, and Francis) who volunteer for military service during World War II and find themselves fighting together in the Pacific.
Amid the bloodshed and harsh realities of war, these men find a brief escape from combat through a football scrimmage meant to lift morale and remind them of the lives they left behind. But with the invasion of Okinawa fast approaching, the game offers one last taste of normalcy for these young men who know their next battle could very well be their last.
The game itself would come to be known as “The Mosquito Bowl,” a little-known chapter of World War II history that might have remained forgotten if not for Bissinger’s book.
The Mosquito Bowl is slated to open in select theaters on October 30th before arriving on Netflix on November 25th.
🎥 “Josephine” New Trailer: Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan Struggle to Help Their Young Daughter Cope After Witnessing a Brutal Crime in Sundance Award-Winning Psychological Drama from Writer-Director Beth de Araújo — In Select Theaters November 20th, Expanding December 4th
For a parent, there’s no greater fear than being unable to protect their child. But what happens when that child witnesses something traumatic firsthand? Can parents still shield them from unforeseeable danger, or must they face the painful truth that some things are simply beyond their control? Those questions are at the heart of this psychological drama, where a single act of violence shatters a young girl’s sense of safety and leaves her parents struggling with their own fears and feelings of helplessness. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the film stars Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan as the parents of eight-year-old Josephine (newcomer Mason Reeves), who witnesses a brutal crime in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The experience leaves her frightened, angry, and struggling to make sense of what she saw. But as Josephine’s behavior becomes increasingly unpredictable, her parents find themselves at an emotional crossroads, unsure how to help their daughter while wrestling with their own fears and difficult questions about justice. Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t facing what happened, but finding a way to move forward without letting the trauma take over your life.
🎥 “A Long Winter” Trailer: Filmmaker Andrew Haigh Returns with Another Heartbreaking, Awards-Worthy Drama Starring Fred Hechinger, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Caitríona Balfe — In Theaters January 22nd
When we look back at the 1950s, we tend to see everything through rose-colored glasses. Life seemed simpler, slower, and a whole lot less complicated. But appearances can be deceiving. Look a little closer, and you’ll find plenty of cracks and sadness hiding behind those seemingly picture-perfect families. Acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Haigh, known for 45 Years and All of Us Strangers, explores that quiet heartbreak in his latest drama, featuring Fred Hechinger, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Caitríona Balfe, Kit Connor, and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai. Set in the Rocky Mountains during the early 1950s, the story follows a young man (Hechinger) whose family is already struggling with his brother’s absence during the Korean War. When his unhappy mother (Balfe) suddenly disappears into a snowstorm, prompting an extensive search, he and his father (Moss-Bachrach) must confront the painful truths tearing their family apart. Based on Colm Tóibín’s short story, this slow-burning, wintry drama explores hidden desires, depression, and everything left unsaid. Judging by the buzz, it certainly looks like another awards contender from Andrew Haigh, and it could deliver one hell of an emotional wallop.
🎥 “River” Trailer: Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe Are Hunted by a Mysterious Riverbank Killer in Blumhouse’s New Slasher Thriller — In Theaters January 15th
A nice dip in the river might sound like a refreshing idea, but in this new Blumhouse horror film, it’s anything but. Jane Levy (Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe) and Jessica Rothe (the Happy Death Day films) star as two estranged sisters who reunite with their younger brother (Max Mattern) in their rural hometown following their father’s death. Hoping to honor his final wishes, the three set out to scatter his ashes along his favorite riverbed, only to find themselves stranded when their boat breaks down. Things only get worse when a mysterious, ominous figure suddenly appears on the opposite riverbank, watching their every move. And he doesn’t seem too happy about having people nearby. After generating considerable buzz at this year’s TIFF, where Universal Pictures, Blumhouse, and Atomic Monster acquired the film in a reported $10 million-plus deal, the horror thriller marks the feature-film debut of writer-director Joshua Giuliano. And with horror enjoying another strong year, this one looks ready to keep that momentum going, preferably with an intense breaststroke.
🎥 “Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall” Trailer: Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson Takes a Break from Oscar-Winning Dramas to Capture Geese Frontman Cameron Winter Live at Carnegie Hall — 35mm Theatrical Tour Begins November 20th
Sure, filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson is known for making serious, Oscar-winning films. But hey, he’s like anyone else. Sometimes he just wants to kick back and enjoy a performance or two at Carnegie Hall. And sometimes he brings a camera crew along for the ride. Proving that PTA is the kind of filmmaker who does whatever he damn well pleases, he follows up One Battle After Another with something completely different: a concert film featuring Geese frontman Cameron Winter performing solo at Carnegie Hall. Filmed in December 2025, the documentary captures Winter at the piano after months of touring with his band, trading sold-out rock shows for an intimate night of music. Shot on 16mm and 35mm film (obviously), this reaffirms PTA’s passion for music, as he’s been known to direct a few music videos on the side. This time, he takes that passion a step further, turning a single night at Carnegie Hall into a full-blown concert film.
🎥 “A Dog’s Perfect Christmas” Trailer: Dennis Quaid and a Loyal Basset Hound Try to Bring a Fractured Family Back Together for the Holidays in Netflix’s New Christmas Canine Movie Also Starring Milo Ventimiglia, Mary Steenburgen, and Jennifer Tilly — Streams November 4th on Netflix
We live in divisive times, but there are still a few things most of us can agree on. Christmas... and dogs. And when you put the two together, you might just have the makings of the perfect Christmas movie. Dennis Quaid stars as a grieving grandfather trying to hold his family together as Christmas approaches. Things are already difficult enough, but a sudden family medical emergency only makes matters worse. With everyone struggling, their loyal basset hound, Winstead, takes it upon himself to reunite his himan family before Christmas Eve, with some unexpected help from a corgi puppy. Based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron, the bestselling author of A Dog’s Purpose, A Dog’s Way Home, and A Dog’s Journey, this holiday family drama also stars Milo Ventimiglia, Mary Steenburgen, and Jennifer Tilly, with Thomas Haden Church rounding out the cast as (what else?) the voice of Winstead himself.
🎥 “Hurricanna” Trailer: Sylvia Hoeks Portrays Anna Nicole Smith in a New Drama Exploring the Tragic Final Hours of Her Life, Co-Starring Holly Hunter and Mark Duplass — In Theaters January 8th
We already got an Anna Nicole Smith movie about her doctor earlier this month, and now here comes another one, this time focusing on the final hours of her life. Which raises the question: Is Hollywood genuinely interested in understanding the tragedy behind the celebrity, or is this just another case of morbid curiosity dressed up as a biopic? Hmm. Your guess is as good as ours. Here, Dutch actress Sylvia Hoeks (Blade Runner 2049) takes on the role of the troubled model and reality TV star in this biographical drama chronicling the hours leading up to her tragic death in 2007. Holly Hunter plays her therapist, while Mark Duplass portrays Howard K. Stern, Smith’s longtime companion and attorney. Directed by Francesca Gregorini (The Truth About Emanuel), the film aims to examine the people closest to Smith during her final days, as her already chaotic life spiraled toward its heartbreaking conclusion.
🎥 “Ghost Soldier” New Trailer: Jim Caviezel Goes to War Against Corporate Land Grabbers in William Eubank’s Action Thriller with Olivia Thirlby, Garret Dillahunt, and Shea Whigham — In Theaters Veterans Day, November 11th
Sometimes you just need a chest-pumping action flick where the good guys stand up for the less fortunate. And if there’s some gunfire thrown into the mix? Yeah, hell yeah! Jim Caviezel (remember, he’s Jesus) stars as a former Special Forces soldier living off the grid whose quiet life is interrupted when a powerful foreign corporation threatens to seize his community’s land. But these corporate goons have no idea who they’re messing with. It’s Jesus, but armed with advanced weaponry and years of military training. And he’s more than ready to fight back with extreme prejudice. Directed by Land of Bad and Underwater filmmaker William Eubank, this old-school action thriller hits theaters over Veterans Day weekend. “Don’t Tread on Me” flags not included.
🎥 “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” Trailer: India’s Legendary Epic Gets the Full Blockbuster Treatment with Massive Battles, Stunning Visuals, and the VFX Team Behind ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Dune’ — In IMAX Theaters November 5th
India has some of the most incredible myths and legends ever told. We’re talking gods, kings, epic battles, larger-than-life heroes, and stories so grand in scale that Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters might seem downright modest by comparison. And now, thanks to modern visual effects, filmmakers can finally bring these ancient tales to the big screen in ways that would have been almost unimaginable just a few decades ago. So imagine taking one of India’s most legendary epics and giving it the full blockbuster treatment. Massive battles, breathtaking visuals, larger-than-life characters, and a budget big enough to pull it all off. Yes, please! Well, feast your eyes on this sneak peek at director Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming adaptation of the Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Prince Rama, Yash as the mighty Ravana, and Sai Pallavi as Sita. And with visual effects talent behind Dune, The Odyssey, and Interstellar helping bring this epic to life, it looks like the filmmakers are pulling out all the stops.
🎥 “Steps” Trailer: Cinderella’s Wicked Stepsisters Get Their Side of the Story in Netflix’s Wild Animated Fairy Tale Comedy Featuring Ali Wong, Stephanie Hsu, and Amanda Seyfried — Premeires November 20th on Netflix
Turns out Cinderella’s wicked stepsisters might not be so wicked after all. Who knew? Well, that’s the idea behind this animated fairy tale comedy, which flips the classic story on its head and gives those notoriously nasty stepsisters a chance to tell their side of things. Comedian Ali Wong (Beef) voices Lilith, who gets her hands on the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand and promptly makes a royal mess of everything. First, she accidentally turns her sister Margot (Everything Everywhere All at Once’s Stephanie Hsu) into a frog. Then, to make matters worse, she leaves the entire kingdom at the mercy of a power-hungry villain. Oops. Now Lilith has no choice but to team up with Cinderella (The Housemaid’s Amanda Seyfried) to undo the damage and hopefully turn her sister back into something a little less... amphibious. With Bette Midler, Daniel Radcliffe, and Peter Dinklage also lending their voices, this Netflix adventure gives the familiar Cinderella story a wildly different spin. Apparently, being wicked is all a matter of perspective.
🎥 “Hexed” Trailer: Hailee Steinfeld Discovers She’s a Teenage Witch in Disney’s New Animated Fantasy Adventure with Rashida Jones, Walton Goggins, and Jodie Foster — In Theaters November 25th
Being a teenager is hard enough with the daily grind of school, parents, and trying to fit in, but finding out you’re a witch too? Well, that’s a whole different level of problems you gotta deal with. Hailee Steinfeld voices Billie Doe, a rebellious 16-year-old who discovers she has magical powers and suddenly finds herself transported from ordinary suburbia to Hexe, a fantastical world filled with witches and enchanted creatures. Along for the adventure are her overprotective mother (Rashida Jones) and a mysterious three-eyed cat (Walton Goggins). As Billie begins uncovering long-buried family secrets, she also finds herself up against a sinister queen (Oscar winner Jodie Foster) determined to hold on to her power. Think Harry Potter... but instead of wizards, it’s witches! Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand, Disney’s animated fantasy adventure puts a magical spin on the mother-daughter relationship, as Billie learns that figuring out who she is also means confronting what her family has been hiding.
🎥 “Allen” Teaser: From the Team Behind ‘Bluey’ Comes an Offbeat Aussie Sci-Fi Comedy About a Guy Reuniting with His Alien Best Friend After 20 Years — Debuts November 12th on Netflix
From Ludo Studio, the Australian team behind Bluey, comes this quirky sci-fi comedy about what happens when your childhood best friend, who just happens to be an alien from outer space, suddenly shows up after 20 years, only to turn your grown-up life upside down. T.J. Power stars in this offbeat Aussie alien comedy as a dude who reunites with his extraterrestrial best bud after he returns to Earth. Also starring Charlotte Nicdao, Josh Helman, and Emily Barclay, and directed by Daley Pearson and Jeffrey Walker, the film sets out to answer that hypothetical question: What if Elliott got the chance to reunite with E.T. all these years later?
🎥 “Guarding Stars” Trailer: Leighton Meester Plays Bodyguard and Fake Girlfriend to Hollywood Action Star Jared Padalecki in Netflix’s New Christmas Rom-Com — Streams November 18th on Netflix
There are a few guarantees in life: death, taxes, and Netflix dropping a crap ton of Christmas movies over the next few months. Well, here’s another one to add to the pile. Leighton Meester stars as Hannah Brooks, a no-nonsense bodyguard hired to protect Hollywood action star Jack Stapleton (Jared Padalecki) from a stalker. But when Jack heads home to his family’s ranch for the holidays, Hannah finds herself posing as his girlfriend to keep their security arrangement under wraps. Of course, between the Christmas festivities, family gatherings, and all that pretending to be a couple, keeping things strictly professional becomes a whole lot harder than either of them expected.
🎥 “In a Holidaze” Trailer: It’s ‘Groundhog Day’ Meets Christmas as Maddie Ziegler Gets Stuck Reliving the Same Holiday in Netflix’s New Rom-Com from the Director of “Holidate” — Debuts December 2nd on Netflix
It’s Groundhog Day, but with Christmas, a cozy cabin, and enough romantic baggage to fill Santa’s sleigh. Maddie Ziegler stars as Mae, a twenty-something whose holiday getaway goes completely off the rails when she finds herself stuck reliving the same Christmas over and over again. And as if being trapped in an endless holiday loop weren’t enough, she’s also caught between two brothers (Graham Phillips and Elias Kacavas), making an already complicated love life even messier. Directed by Holidate helmer Tiffany Paulsen and co-starring Rob Lowe, this Netflix holiday rom-com proves that sometimes finding the right person takes a few tries. Or, in Mae’s case, an endless loop of tries.
🎥 “Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas” Trailer: Tyler Perry Squeezes One More Movie Into His Busy Year, Bringing Tank, Fantasia Barrino, and Some of Gospel Music’s Biggest Names Together for a Christmas Movie — Premieres on Netflix November 11th
There are prolific filmmakers, and then there’s Tyler Perry, who takes the whole idea of being a workaholic to another level. With several projects already under his belt this year, Perry apparently isn’t about to call it quits without squeezing in a Christmas movie, too. And this time, he’s bringing some of gospel music’s biggest names along for the ride. Starring Tank and Fantasia Barrino, Perry’s latest holiday drama follows a struggling pastor who moves his family to New York City, hoping for a fresh start. Instead, he finds himself trying to save a rundown neighborhood church from foreclosure before Christmas. And with gospel legends CeCe Winans, Yolanda Adams, and Shirley Caesar joining the festivities, you can bet there’ll be plenty of singing, soul-searching, and, knowing Perry, a few tears along the way. All that’s missing is a Christmas miracle.
🎥 “Loves Company” Trailer: Rachel Dratch Channels Her Inner Annie Wilkes in a Twisted Misery-Inspired Dark Comedy with Jack Plotnick as a Washed-Up TV Star Held Captive by His Biggest Fan — Coming Soon
SNL icon Rachel Dratch channels her inner Annie Wilkes from Misery, the infamous character that earned Kathy Bates an Oscar for taking a sledgehammer to James Caan’s ankles. So, picture Misery, but with a lot more laughs. Dratch stars as Antoinette, a lonely Florida woman who gets the surprise of her life when her favorite washed-up game-show celebrity (Jack Plotnick) crashes near her home in the Everglades. She takes him in, but the bedridden TV star soon begins to suspect that his biggest fan might actually be holding him captive. And when he realizes that a kidnapping scandal could be just what his dying career needs, things take an even stranger turn. Written and directed by Jason Laurits, this dark comedy puts a hilariously twisted spin on celebrity obsession.
🎥 “The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable” Trailer: How Lifelong Wu-Tang Clan Superfan/Producer Cilvaringz Helped Create One of Hip-Hop’s Most Controversial Albums in This New Wu-Tang Documentary — Streaming Now, October 16th on Netflix
This is really a story about two things: how the legendary Wu-Tang Clan came to create one of their most controversial albums, and how a lifelong superfan worked his way into the group’s inner circle to help make it happen. Oscar-winning documentary producer Joanna Natasegara (The White Helmets) makes her feature directorial debut with this fascinating look at one of hip-hop’s most unusual recording projects: Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. Produced as a single physical copy, packaged in an ornate silver box, and eventually sold at auction for millions of dollars, the album raised a few questions. Was it a display of sheer hubris, a clever promotional stunt, or a genuine act of artistic expression? But perhaps the better question is: how did the whole thing even begin? Well, that story starts with Dutch-Moroccan hip-hop producer Tarik Azzougarh, better known as Cilvaringz. A lifelong Wu-Tang superfan, Cilvaringz gradually worked his way into the music industry and eventually into the group’s inner circle. When he finally got the opportunity to collaborate with his musical heroes, he helped spearhead a project that would become one of the most ambitious and controversial chapters in Wu-Tang Clan’s history.
🎥 “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning” Trailer: Anthony Boyle, Joe Cole, Jay Lycurgo, Daryl McCormack, and Lola Petticrew Star in Clio Barnard’s Moving Drama About Friendship, Growing Up, and Growing Apart — In UK Theaters December 4th
Growing up together is one thing. Staying friends when life starts pulling everyone in different directions? Well, that’s one of the hard truths of life. And it’s something five childhood friends are about to discover as they approach their 30s, each coming to terms with the realization that life hasn’t exactly turned out the way they imagined. Anthony Boyle, Joe Cole, Jay Lycurgo, Daryl McCormack, and Lola Petticrew, five fine examples of the rising talent coming out of Britain and Ireland, star in this new drama from acclaimed filmmaker Clio Barnard (The Selfish Giant, Ali & Ava). Set in Birmingham, England, the film follows the longtime friends as they navigate relationships, family, money, and that nagging feeling that they should have figured out their lives by now.
🎥 “Forty Love” International Trailer: Romeo Beckham Makes His Acting Debut Opposite Paul Kircher in This Steamy French Tennis Drama Where Rivalry Turns Into Attraction — In French Theaters November 25
Romeo Beckham (yes, David Beckham’s son) is discovering that tennis is a sweaty and exhausting game for reasons he might not have expected. Making his acting debut, Beckham stars opposite Paul Kircher, who plays a promising young tennis player whose dreams of winning a major title in Paris get complicated when a handsome new rival enters the picture. With Guillaume Canet playing his demanding father and Catherine Deneuve also in the cast, this French romantic sports drama serves up a little more than your usual competition on the court. Think Heated Rivalry, but with less ice and more balls... well, tennis balls, that is.
🎥 “Queen(s)” Trailer: In a City of Millions, One Woman Struggles to Find a Place to Call Home in Anup Kurian’s Touching Immigrant Drama Starring Chi-Hua Lee-Secci — In Select NY Theaters November 13th
In a city of millions, it’s easy to feel invisible... or get lost in your own struggles. Writer-director Anup Kurian spent three years filming this intimate, poignant immigrant drama about people living in the city without papers, doing whatever they can to get by. Chi-Hua Lee-Secci stars as Sisi, an undocumented immigrant living in Queens, New York, where keeping a low profile isn’t just a choice. It’s a matter of survival. Taking whatever work she can find while trying to build a better life, Sisi struggles to get by in a world where one wrong move could cost her everything. Along her journey, though, she strikes up a few unexpected friendships that give her something she never thought she’d find: a sense of belonging. It’s a touching look at how a big city filled with people, cars, shops and tall buildings, can still be an incredibly lonely place for some.
🎥 “The Third Parent” Teaser: Based on Elias Witherow’s Viral Internet Horror Story, This Twisted Supernatural Nightmare Has Rob Lowe Opening the Door to a Houseguest from Hell — Coming Soon, Winter 2027
If you don’t know by now, viral internet horror stories have become some of the hottest properties in Hollywood. So here’s another one to add to the growing list. Based on Elias Witherow’s viral horror story, this supernatural nightmare follows a suburban family whose Fourth of July celebration takes a terrifying turn when a mysterious stranger shows up at their doorstep. Crispin Glover plays Tommy Taffy, a seemingly ordinary man with a seriously twisted idea of family values. And he’s not taking no for an answer. Rob Lowe and Roselyn Sánchez star as the unfortunate couple whose home is taken over by this unwelcome guest, who seems determined to make himself part of the family, whether they like it or not. Some visitors just don’t know when to leave. This one knows. He just doesn’t care.
🎥 “The Point Pleasant Tapes” Trailer: The Mothman Legend Gets the ‘Blair Witch Project’ Treatment in This Creepy Found-Footage Horror About Three Friends Who Vanish in the West Virginia Woods — On VOD/Digital November 24th
Remember the Mothman? That creepy, red-eyed, winged creature supposedly lurking around the woods of West Virginia? Well, here’s another good reason to stay the hell out of the forest, especially if you’re carrying a video camera. Set in 1987, this found-footage horror flick follows three friends who head to Point Pleasant, West Virginia, determined to uncover the truth behind the infamous Mothman legend. Because apparently, wandering into the woods looking for a mysterious flying monster sounds like a perfectly reasonable way to spend a weekend. Shot on location using vintage recording equipment, this creepy little indie horror dusts off the old Mothman legend and gives it the full Blair Witch Project treatment: shaky cameras, missing amateur investigators, and lost VHS tapes that mysteriously resurface decades later. Turns out Point Pleasant is anything but pleasant.
🎥 “Jimmy” Trailer: A Woman Discovers Her Latest Podcast Obsession Might Be Bringing a Notorious Killer Back From the Dead in This Dutch Horror Thriller Starring Sonia Eijken and Rick Paul van Mulligen — On VOD/Digital November 10th
True-crime podcasts can be downright addictive. But what happens when the true-crime story you’re listening to becomes all too real? In this new Dutch horror thriller, Sonia Eijken stars as Dilara, a young woman who returns to her hometown for a childhood friend’s funeral, reconnecting with old friends and getting hooked on a true-crime podcast about a notorious convicted killer named Jimmy (Rick Paul van Mulligen). And while it starts as a morbid fascination, her podcast obsession takes a disturbing turn when similar strange events begin happening in her own life. Beginning to suspect that Jimmy’s murderous legacy might not be as dead and buried as everyone thought, Dilara and her friends soon discover that some stories are better left unheard, especially when a dead killer might be using those recordings to reach the living.
🎥 “Trauma or, Monsters All” Trailer: Cult Horror Filmmaker Larry Fessenden Brings Classic Monsters Together for One Bloody Reunion in New Horror Flick — In Select Theaters November 4th
Indie horror maestro Larry Fessenden is getting the whole monster gang back together for one hell of a family reunion. And judging by the guest list, this isn’t exactly going to be a friendly little get-together. The filmmaker behind Habit, Depraved, and Wendigo returns with a gothic horror drama that brings his vampire, Frankenstein-inspired creation, and werewolf together under one roof. Well, figuratively speaking. Things get messy when an aspiring writer (Laëtitia Hollard) starts digging into a small town’s dark past, publishing a newspaper article that sends the locals into a panic over the possibility that actual monsters might be living among them. But as fear and paranoia take hold, one question hangs over the whole bloody mess: Who are the real monsters here? The creatures lurking in the shadows, or the supposedly civilized folks pointing fingers at them?
🎥 “Remnants” Trailer: Horror Filmmaker Ti West Brings the Scares Up Close in Apple’s First Immersive Horror Film Starring Lucy Boynton and Ralph Ineson — Now Available October 16th Exclusively on Apple Vision Pro
You want a fully immersive horror experience? Where the scares aren’t just on the screen but coming right at you? Well, horror filmmaker Ti West (X, Pearl, MaXXXine) might have just whipped up something for that. It’s a horror movie like no other, and it’s not playing at your local cinema or on your big-screen TV. It lives right there inside your Apple Vision Pro headset. That’s right, this fully immersive 3D technology has gotten a spooky upgrade just in time for Halloween. Ti West and his team, including stars Lucy Boynton and Ralph Ineson, have cooked up a new horror short that puts you right in the middle of the scares. It’s an immersive ghost story set inside the mysterious Woldmere Castle, where dark secrets are buried within its walls and a supernatural presence lurks around every corner. And with the film’s 180-degree immersive presentation, you’re not just watching the haunting unfold. You’re right there in the middle of it. The question is, are you ready to not only watch a horror movie but live it?
🎥 “Deville” Teaser: One Cadillac, Five Decades, and a Trunk Full of Dark Secrets, Walking Dead’s Steven Ogg Stars in the Opening Chapter of Luca Pizzoleo’s Ambitious Indie Horror Anthology — Currently in Production
Cars are built to last. But some have a few skeletons in the trunk. Spanning five decades, this dark anthology horror-thriller follows a 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille as it passes from one owner to the next, each chasing their own twisted version of the American dream. From criminals to ordinary folks, nobody realizes they’re becoming part of the car’s increasingly sinister history. Filmmaker Luca Pizzoleo kicks things off with The Maker, the first chapter starring The Walking Dead’s Steven Ogg, alongside Max Beesley, James Moses Black, and Holly Hubbell. Some people have unhealthy relationships with their cars. But this one might just have a very unhealthy relationship with its owners.
🎥 “Violette” Teaser: “Amélie” Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet Returns with a Moving Drama About Love, Loss, and Buried Secrets Starring Leïla Bekhti and Matthias Schoenaerts — In French Theaters December 9th
Acclaimed Amélie director Jean-Pierre Jeunet returns with a tender, bittersweet drama about finding love again, even when you’re not quite ready to let go of the past. French actress Leïla Bekhti (A Prophet, The Eddy) stars as Violette Toussaint, a cemetery caretaker in Burgundy who spends her days tending graves and listening to visitors share stories of love and loss. But Violette has painful memories of her own, including a past romance with a lost love (played by Supergirl and Bullhead actor Matthias Schoenaerts) that she would rather keep buried. When a local police chief arrives with an unusual request, her quiet life is disrupted, forcing her to confront a former life she has spent years trying to forget. Based on Valérie Perrin’s bestselling novel Fresh Water for Flowers, Jeunet’s latest reminds us that even in a place surrounded by death, there’s still room for life, love, and second chances.
🎥 “The Child (El niño)” Trailer: A Mother and Grandfather Struggle to Move On After an Unthinkable Tragedy in Mariano Barroso’s Heartbreaking Spanish Drama Starring Belén Cuesta and Karra Elejalde — In Theaters, Spain November 13th and on Netflix November 27th
The death of a young child might be the most tragic event a family will ever have to face. But when that death comes from a devastating disaster, the grief is compounded by a tremendous number of unanswered questions. Based on Fernando Aramburu’s novel and directed by Mariano Barroso, this emotional Spanish drama takes place in the Basque Country in 1980, following a mother and grandfather struggling to cope with the heartbreaking loss of nine-year-old Nuco in a gas explosion. Belén Cuesta plays Mariaje, a grieving mother desperately trying to rebuild her life, while Karra Elejalde portrays Nicasio, a grandfather who simply refuses to accept that his grandson is gone. When the pain becomes too much to bear, some find a way to move forward, while others desperately cling to the past, unable to let go.
🎥 “Adrenaline” Trailer: A Desperate FBI Agent (Constance Payne) Teams Up with a Wanted Fugitive (Louis Mandylor) to Rescue Her Kidnapped Daughter in This Action Thriller — On VOD/Digital November 24th
Don’t mess with moms. ‘Cuz sometimes the most dangerous person in the world is a mother with nothing left to lose. Constance Payne stars in this B-movie action thriller as a desperate mother and FBI agent who’s forced to team up with a wanted fugitive (played by Louis Mandylor) to bring her little girl home after she’s kidnapped by ruthless criminals during a family vacation. But finding her means this mama bear will have to venture into a dangerous criminal underworld where no one can be trusted, and no one had better stand in her way.
🎥 “Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl” Teaser: Bao Nguyen’s Documentary Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Michael Jackson’s Legendary 1993 Performance — Coming to Hulu and ESPN February 2027
Before Michael Jackson, the Super Bowl halftime show was just that: a little entertainment show to fill the break before the game resumed. Then came January 31, 1993, when the King of Pop stepped onto the field at the Rose Bowl and changed everything. Director Bao Nguyen, who previously explored Jackson’s musical legacy in The Greatest Night in Pop, takes us behind the scenes of that legendary performance, with never-before-seen footage and insights from the creative minds who helped put it all together. From its ambitious staging to its lasting influence on pop culture, this Hulu/ESPN documentary special looks back at the moment when a simple break in a football game became one of the biggest entertainment spectacles on Earth.
🎥 “Kordell Stewart / Slash & Burn” Trailer: HBO’s New NFL Documentary Revisits the Pittsburgh Steelers Star’s Career and the Damaging Rumor That Followed Him for Years — October 27th on HBO and HBO Max
You all heard that rumor about NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart back in the day, right? You know, the one that affected his personal life off the field and eventually started bleeding into his football career? Well, truth be told, we have no clue what rumors were swirling around at the time, which makes this HBO documentary all the more interesting to us. Nicknamed “Slash” for his ability to play multiple positions, the former Pittsburgh Steelers star was one of the NFL’s most exciting players of the 1990s. But while Stewart was making a name for himself on the field, a nasty rumor was making the rounds off it, following him for years. Featuring interviews with Stewart, former coach Bill Cowher, teammate Jerome Bettis, and others, this NFL Films documentary revisits his remarkable sports career, the controversy that overshadowed it, and the personal toll of a rumor that just wouldn’t go away.
🎥 “Nuisance Bear” Trailer: This Sundance-Winning Documentary Asks Who’s Really Invading Whose Territory: Polar Bears or Humans? — In Theaters November 6th in LA and December 4th in NYC
Who’s the real nuisance here, the polar bears or the humans invading their backyard? Set along the shores of Hudson Bay in northern Canada, this Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning documentary follows polar bears as they navigate a changing Arctic landscape filled with tourists, wildlife officers, and local residents who aren’t exactly thrilled about their furry neighbors. Directed by Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman, the doc takes a fascinating look at the uneasy relationship between humans and wildlife, raising the question of who really belongs where. And why do we assume humans have more of a right to be there than the animals do?
🎥 “The Friend’s House Is Here” Trailer: Two Best Friends Risk Everything to Keep Their Underground Art Scene Alive in Tehran in Sundance Award-Winning Iranian Drama — In Select NY Theaters December 4th, Nationwide Release to Follow
In Tehran, artistic freedom comes at a price. And Iranian filmmakers Maryam Ataei and Hossein Keshavarz know that all too well, having filmed their Sundance award-winning drama in secret. Mahshad Bahram and Hana Mana star as Pari and Hanna, two best friends trying to find their place in the city’s underground art scene, where even something as simple as rehearsing or performing can be an act of quiet defiance. But when their secret circle of artists is discovered, the two find themselves in a dangerous situation that threatens both their friendship and their freedom to create. Following a well-received festival run, the film offers a reminder of the risks people are willing to take to express themselves and pursue their passions, especially in a place where even making art can put their lives at risk.
🎥 “A Beautiful Mind: 25th Anniversary” Trailer: Russell Crowe Returns as Mathematician John Nash in Ron Howard’s Oscar-Winning Drama with Jennifer Connelly — Newly Remastered in 4K and Back in Theaters November 22nd & 23rd
It’s the Oscar-winning drama that transformed Gladiator star Russell Crowe into brilliant mathematician John Nash, whose groundbreaking work at Princeton is overshadowed by his struggle with schizophrenia. In her Oscar-winning performance, Jennifer Connelly plays his wife Alicia, who stands by him through a difficult journey as he struggles to distinguish reality from delusion. Directed by Ron Howard, this 2001 classic returns to theaters in a newly remastered 4K presentation for its 25th anniversary, reminding us of a time when Hollywood studios still made character-driven dramas for grown-ups.
🎥 “The Dirty Dozen: 4K Restoration” Trailer: Lee Marvin Leads a Ragtag Band of Criminals on One Hell of a Suicide Mission in Robert Aldrich’s 1967 War Classic — On 4K UHD and Blu-ray November 16th in the UK and November 17th in the US and Canada
12 hardened criminals. One suicide mission. And a chance at freedom if they survive. It’s the 1967 war classic that inspired countless films, TV shows, and comic books. A story about antiheroes recruited for a life-or-death mission, proving that even men with nothing left to live for can find something worth fighting for. Directed by Robert Aldrich, the film stars Lee Marvin as the leader of a ragtag group of military convicts, including Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes, and Donald Sutherland, who are sent on a daring raid behind Nazi lines. These guys were the original Inglourious Basterds. Packed with action, dark humor, and an all-star cast, this rough-and-tumble WWII adventure returns in a newly restored 4K edition, courtesy of the good folks at Arrow Video.
🎥 “The Saint: The Feature Films (1968–1969)” Trailer: Before He Was James Bond, Roger Moore Was Simon Templar! Two Classic Big-Screen Adventures Get Their Blu-ray Debut in a Newly Restored, Limited-Edition Collection — Available October 28th in Australian via Imprint Films
Here’s a hot take: Roger Moore was a badass James Bond. Sure, he wasn’t as athletic as some of the other Bonds, and his fighting skills barely went beyond a karate chop or two. But what he lacked in physical prowess, he more than made up for with that effortless swagger, devilish charm, and a raised eyebrow that could disarm just about anyone. But long before he slipped into Bond’s tuxedo, Moore had already made a name for himself playing another suave, trouble-seeking gentleman: Simon Templar, better known as The Saint. And now, two of his big-screen adventures are finally making their Blu-ray debut. Originally pieced together from episodes of the hit British TV series, The Fiction-Makers (1968) and Vendetta for the Saint (1969) find Moore’s debonair adventurer dealing with criminals who bring a novelist’s wildest schemes to life, before heading off to Italy to tangle with the Mafia. Both films have been newly restored from their original negatives for Imprint Television’s limited-edition three-disc collection, which also throws in the 2025 documentary My Life as Roger Moore and a 44-page hardcover booklet. Not a bad little treat for fans of vintage British adventure and that unmistakable Roger Moore charisma.
