Trailer Blitz! Primate, The Secret Agent, Rebuilding, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Netflix's Holiday Lineup and More
🎥 Here's a list of films coming to screens soon!
🎥 “Primate” Trailer: A Family’s Pet Chimp Turns Bloodthirsty in New Horror Thriller Starring Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Victoria Wyant, and Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur — In Theaters January 9th
If we learned anything from Jordan Peele’s Nope, it’s that chimps ain’t nothing to mess with. Yet, the lesson still needs to be reiterated: chimpanzees don’t make good pets, no matter how human they seem. But lest you still think it would be cool to have a pet chimp... well, look no further than this new horror thriller Primate, which sets out to prove that chimpanzees might be cute to look at, but just underneath those eyes lies something far more dangerous... and deadly.
In this chimp-centric horror tale, what begins as a noble pursuit quickly curdles into a nightmare when a family adopts a chimpanzee named Ben and raises him as one of their own. Years later, Ben experiences a psychological break and begins to see his human family as the enemy. Once a playful companion, he transforms into a primal predator. Now, trapped on their remote Hawaiian property with no way out, a group of friends and family members must fight for their lives as Ben suddenly becomes a human-hating, bone-breaking killer.
Starring Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, and Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur, this terrifying thriller is directed and co-written by Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, The Strangers: Prey at Night, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City).
Just when you thought having a pet chimp sounded adorable, Primate is here to show how fast that dream can turn into a blood-soaked nightmare. In theaters January 9th.
🎥 “The Secret Agent” Trailer: Wagner Moura Battles Brazil’s Military Regime in Filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho’s 1970s-era Neo-Noir Thriller — In Theaters November 26th
Wagner Moura just might be one of the biggest stars in Brazil right now. With his breakout portrayal of notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in Netflix’s acclaimed Narcos, and recent standout turns in Alex Garland’s Civil War, Apple’s crime series Dope Thief, and a memorable guest appearance in Donald Glover’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Moura has firmly established himself as one of the most versatile and magnetic actors working today. Now, he’s generating major Oscar buzz with his latest film — one that not only takes him back to his home country of Brazil but also finds him playing a man under immense pressure after being targeted by an authoritarian regime.
In The Secret Agent, Moura stars as Marcelo, a widowed researcher suddenly pursued by Brazil’s military dictatorship in 1977 Recife. With mercenaries closing in, he joins forces with the enigmatic Elza (Maria Fernanda Cândido) and her band of underground resistance fighters in a desperate bid to protect his son and escape the country.
Equal parts gripping political thriller and feverish neo-noir, the film is written and directed by acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho (Neighboring Sounds, Aquarius). Shot on Panavision with vintage camera lenses to evoke the texture and tone of classic 1970s political thrillers, The Secret Agent captures a nation on the brink — where danger lurks behind every shadow and paranoia becomes a way of life.
Selected as Brazil’s official Oscar entry, The Secret Agent opens in select U.S. theaters on November 26th.
🎥 “Rebuilding” Trailer: Josh O’Connor Tries to Find Hope After a Wildfire Disaster in Max Walker-Silverman’s Tender Cowboy Drama with Meghann Fahy — In Theaters November 14th
Since his Emmy-winning turn as a young Prince Charles on two seasons of Netflix’s The Crown, Josh O’Connor has been working non-stop, taking on a string of versatile and acclaimed roles. That streak continues with his latest film, Rebuilding, marking O’Connor’s fourth project this year — following The History of Sound, The Mastermind, and the upcoming Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
Not to mention, he’s coming off a whirlwind 2024 and 2023 that saw breakout performances in Challengers and La Chimera. O’Connor will also star in Steven Spielberg’s forthcoming mysterious UFO project, slated for next year. But if you think this guy is a one-trick pony, or just another British actor with one brooding expression, Rebuilding aims to prove otherwise.
Here, O’Connor puts on a Southern drawl to play Dusty, a rancher forced into a FEMA camp after his family’s land is reduced to ashes by a devastating wildfire. There, among others who’ve lost everything, Dusty begins to piece together something resembling hope—reconnecting with his daughter (Lily LaTorre), his ex-wife (Meghann Fahy), and a community learning to heal from tragedy.
O’Connor anchors this slow-burning human drama that explores the quiet struggles of a man grappling with loss, resilience, and finding grace in what remains. With each new role, he continues to solidify himself as one of the most compelling actors of his generation.
Written and directed by Max Walker-Silverman (A Love Song), with Kali Reis and Amy Madigan rounding out the cast, Rebuilding opens in select theaters November 14th before expanding nationwide November 21st.
🎥 “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” Final Trailer: Jeremy Allen White Channels The Boss in Scott Cooper’s Intimate Rock Biopic — In Theaters October 24th
Fun fact: Bruce Springsteen’s hit song “Born in the U.S.A.” — arguably The Boss’s most recognizable rock song — was originally recorded for his stark, dark 1982 album Nebraska. However, Springsteen ultimately decided to leave it off, feeling that its powerful, soul-stirring sound clashed with Nebraska’s stripped-down, lo-fi acoustic vibe. While Nebraska is considered one of Springsteen’s masterpieces — and Bruce himself has called it his crowning achievement — his next studio album, 1984’s Born in the U.S.A., would go on to define the rock anthem sound, spirit, and cultural image of Springsteen for generations.
So, one could say Springsteen might never have become the Springsteen we know today if it weren’t for his journey through the Nebraska sessions, as it’s the album that forced him to strip everything back and confront his own creative core. Raw, sparse, and deeply intimate, Nebraska allowed Springsteen to exorcize his personal demons and rediscover the heart and humanity that would eventually fuel his best-selling album, Born in the U.S.A. — transforming him from a rock star into a rock legend.
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere finds Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) channeling Bruce during this chapter in the rock star’s life: 1982, when fame, depression, and a haunted New Jersey past drove him to record Nebraska alone on a four-track in his farmhouse. What emerged wasn’t just a rock album... it was a rock confession.
Written and directed by Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart) and based on Warren Zanes’s biography, the film dives into that fragile moment before superstardom, when the man behind The Boss found his truth in the quiet. With Succession’s Jeremy Strong as Bruce’s longtime manager Jon Landau, Odessa Young as Faye, Bruce’s love interest and muse at the time, and Stephen Graham and Gaby Hoffmann as his parents, this biopic appears to hum with melancholy and meaning.
Deliver Me from Nowhere could very well be the performance that takes Jeremy Allen White straight to the Oscars. Hitting theaters October 24th.
Netflix Unwraps Its Holiday Lineup!
With only a couple of weeks until Halloween and November just around the corner, people are already starting to look ahead and prepare for the holidays. Some might even be thinking about Christmas decorations—and trying to remember where they stored all that stuff in the garage. Others might be setting up their own playlist of Christmas movies—because nothing says the holidays quite like plopping down on the ole’ sofa and switching on the streaming box to see what festive flicks are ready to get you in the spirit.
So, it should come as no surprise that Netflix is gearing up with its slate of holiday-set movies, releasing a few trailers for their festive lineup this year. Around this time, the streaming giant has become a hub for light-hearted Christmas rom-coms and holiday comedies that tend to perform surprisingly well for the platform—despite often being a little predictable and cheesy, but always charming, cozy, and full of feel-good holiday cheer.
Check out the trailers for Netflix’s upcoming holiday releases below.
🎥 “A Merry Little Ex-Mas” Trailer: Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson Try to Keep It Merry in Netflix’s New Holiday Comedy with Jameela Jamil and Pierson Fodé — Premieres November 12th on Netflix
Christmas with your ex sounds like the worst thing in the world. But for Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson, they’re going to try to make it work. After all, it’s the time for forgiveness, second chances, and being with family. But all that goodwill goes straight out the window when these exes decide to bring their new romantic partners to the party.
In Netflix’s upcoming Holiday comedy A Merry Little Ex-Mas, Alicia Silverstone plays Kate, a recently divorced mom desperate to host one final “perfect” holiday before selling her family home. Kate even invites her ex-husband, Everett (Oliver Hudson), as they try to navigate their first Christmas as a divorced couple.
But her festive plans take a nosedive when she discovers Everett has already moved on—with a much younger girlfriend (Jameela Jamil). Even worse, he’s invited her to meet the family, prompting Kate to find her own younger beau (Pierson Fodé) to even the score. Cue the chaos, awkward dinners, and a Christmas tree reveal like no other.
Directed by Steve Carr (Daddy Day Care, Paul Blart: Mall Cop) and co-starring and co-produced by Melissa Joan Hart, A Merry Little Ex-Mas premieres November 12th on Netflix.
🎥 “Champagne Problems” Trailer: Minka Kelly Mixes Business with Pleasure in Netflix’s Sparkling Holiday Rom-Com — Premieres November 19th on Netflix
Minka Kelly was just looking to blow off some steam before a big work meeting in France. She never imagined the charming French guy she hooked up with in Paris would turn out to be the son of the powerful businessman she’s trying to impress to seal a major deal for her company. Sometimes business trips take a very unexpected turn—especially when the City of Lights turns into a City of Love during the holidays.
In Champagne Problems, Minka Kelly (Ransom Canyon, Friday Night Lights) stars as Sydney, a high-powered executive racing to close a major champagne deal in France before Christmas. But her strictly business trip fizzes into romance when she meets a handsome Parisian (Tom Wozniczka, Slow Horses) who just happens to be the founder’s son. Now, in order to seal the deal, Sydney must convince the whole family she’s the right woman for the job—while discovering a few lessons about what really matters during the holidays.
Written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson (Daredevil, Ghost Rider, Simon Birch) and also starring German comedian Flula Borg (Pitch Perfect 2), Xavier Samuel (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), and Thibault de Montalembert (Call My Agent!), Champagne Problems premieres November 19th on Netflix.
🎥 “Jingle Bell Heist” Trailer: Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells Pull Off Love and Larceny in Netflix’s New Holiday Caper — Premieres November 26th on Netflix
Christmas movies aren’t all romance and mistletoe. Sometimes, they can be about break-ins and grand larceny. ‘Tis the season for a little light burglary and robbery.
In the upcoming Netflix feature Jingle Bell Heist, American actress Olivia Holt (Heart Eyes, Cruel Summer) and British actor Connor Swindells (Sex Education, SAS: Rogue Heroes) star as two small-time crooks plotting a Christmas Eve robbery at London’s most lavish department store. But when their schemes (and sparks) collide, they’re forced to team up—only to find that catching feelings might be the biggest risk of all.
Equal parts rom-com and fun caper, this stylish holiday romp proves that sometimes the best steals come with a side of heart. Because the couple who steal together, stay together.
Helmed by cinematographer-turned-director Michael Fimognari (To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You & Always and Forever) and written by Abby McDonald (Bridgerton), Jingle Bell Heist also co-stars Lucy Punch, Peter Serafinowicz, and Poppy Drayton, and premieres November 26th on Netflix.
🎥 My Secret Santa Trailer: Alexandra Breckenridge Suits Up as a Disguised St. Nick in Netflix’s Holiday Comedy — Streaming December 3rd
Think Mrs. Doubtfire meets The Santa Clause with a pinch of Bad Santa thrown in the mix. Now you’ve got an idea of this new Netflix Christmas comedy about how a little deception (and a very convincing Kris Kringle mask) can get you the job at a ski lodge, some cheap ski lessons for your daughter, and maybe even the man of your dreams.
In My Secret Santa, Alexandra Breckenridge (Virgin River, This Is Us) stars as a spirited single mom who goes undercover—beard, belly, and all—to land a job as the resident Santa at a high-end ski resort. But when she starts falling for the charming hotel manager (Ryan Eggold, New Amsterdam, The Blacklist), her double life turns into a snowballing mess of secrets, lies, and a little prosthetic trickery.
Directed by Mike Rohl (The Princess Switch film series) and also co-starring Tia Mowry and Madison MacIsaac, this cozy holiday comedy proves that sometimes the best Santas aren’t always as genuine as they seem.
My Secret Santa debuts December 3rd on Netflix.
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🎥 “Not Without Hope” Trailer: Zachary Levi Leads Joe Carnahan’s True Survival Drama About a Doomed Fishing Trip — In Theaters December 12th
Based on the harrowing true story of the 2009 boating tragedy involving NFL players Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith, the film follows four friends stranded at sea after their boat capsizes off the coast of Mexico. Levi stars alongside Josh Duhamel, Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith, and JoBeth Williams in Joe Carnahan’s gripping tale of endurance, loss, and the will to live.
🎥 “Young Washington” Teaser: America’s First Hero Comes to Life in Director Jon Erwin’s Sweeping Historical Epic with William Franklyn-Miller and Ben Kingsley — In Theaters July 3rd, 2026
Before he became the father of a nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive his own revolution. From Jon Erwin, the director of Jesus Revolution, this epic period drama chronicles the trials, courage, and destiny that forged George Washington (portrayed by newcomer William Franklyn-Miller)—featuring Mary-Louise Parker, Kelsey Grammer, Andy Serkis, and Ben Kingsley in a rousing tale of leadership and legacy.
🎥 “Icefall” Trailer: Joel Kinnaman and Cara Jade Myers Battle Criminals and the Elements in Stefan Ruzowitzky’s Frozen Survival Thriller — On VOD/Digital This December
When a rookie game warden (Cara Jade Myers) arrests a notorious poacher (Joel Kinnaman), the two become unlikely allies in a deadly chase across a thawing lake loaded with stolen cash. From Stefan Ruzowitzky, the director of the Oscar-winning WWII drama The Counterfeiters, this tense, high-stakes thriller races against nature and human greed where every crack in the ice could mean the end.
🎥 “All That We Love” Trailer: Margaret Cho, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Kenneth Choi, Alice Lee, and Atsuko Okatsuka Star in Yen Tan’s Bittersweet Comedy About Love, Loss, and Starting Over — In Select Theaters November 7th
When her daughter leaves home, Emma (Margaret Cho) faces an unexpected second act filled with old flames, new beginnings, and the messy beauty of middle age. Directed by Yen Tan, this bittersweet indie comedy blends humor and heart in a tender look at rediscovery, friendship, and the ties that make life worth living.
🎥 “Wasteman” U.K. Teaser: David Jonsson and Tom Blyth Clash in Cal McMau’s Gritty British Prison Thriller — In UK Theaters This February
When a convict (David Jonsson) inches toward parole, a violent new cellmate (Tom Blyth) threatens to drag him back into the chaos he’s desperate to escape. Marking Cal McMau’s directorial debut, this tense, hard-hitting drama tells the story of survival, redemption, and the brutal cost of freedom.
🎥 “Saipan” U.K. Trailer: Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke Clash in This Fiery Soccer Drama About Ireland’s 2002 World Cup Fallout — Arriving In UK Cinemas This January
Set against the chaos of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup campaign, this gripping sports drama revisits the explosive clash between captain Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy. Directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa & Glenn Leyburn, the duo behind Good Vibrations, this captures a nation divided and a rivalry where pride, passion, and principle collided on the world stage.
🎥 “Other” Trailer: Olga Kurylenko Faces a Haunting Homecoming in David Moreau’s Chilling Psychological Horror — Premiering October 17th on Shudder
When a woman (Olga Kurylenko) returns to her late mother’s house, she discovers something—or someone—has been watching her all along. Directed by David Moreau, this sleek, nerve-shredding horror thriller descends into paranoia and grief, where every shadow hides a secret and every memory might be a trap.
🎥 “Stone Cold Fox” Trailer: Kiernan Shipka Fights Back in Sophie Tabet’s Gritty Revenge Thriller with Krysten Ritter and Kiefer Sutherland — In Theaters November 7th
When a runaway survivor (Kiernan Shipka) is forced to return to the cult she escaped to save her sister, vengeance becomes her only salvation. Directed by Sophie Tabet, this sharp, stylish indie thriller pits Shipka against Krysten Ritter’s ruthless queenpin and Kiefer Sutherland’s corrupt cop in a deadly game of survival and retribution.
🎥 “All You Need Is Kill” Teaser: Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s Sci-Fi Masterpiece to Life in Kenichiro Akimoto’s Stunning New Anime — In Theaters January 16th
In a near-future Japan ravaged by alien invasion, two strangers trapped in a brutal time loop fight, die, and live again in a desperate search for escape. From the acclaimed studio behind Mind Game and Tekkonkinkreet, this anime delivers a visually explosive blend of action, emotion, and existential sci-fi unlike anything else in anime.
🎥 “Baahubali: The Epic” New Trailer: S. S. Rajamouli’s Two-Part Masterpiece Returns as One Monumental IMAX Event — In Theaters October 31st
Before RRR captured the world’s attention, S.S. Rajamouli redefined Indian cinema with his mythic Baahubali saga—now reborn as a single, sweeping experience. Merging The Beginning and The Conclusion into one colossal cut, Baahubali: The Epic immerses audiences in a breathtaking tale of destiny, rebellion, and heroism on a scale few filmmakers dare to dream.
🎥 “Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films” Trailer: Filmmaker James Cameron Reveals the Secrets Behind Pandora in This Two-Part Documentary Event — Streaming November 7th on Disney+
This behind-the-scenes special dives deep into the making of Avatar: The Way of Water and offers a first look at Avatar: Fire and Ash. Featuring exclusive footage and candid interviews with Cameron, the cast, and crew, it’s a rare glimpse into the artistry, innovation, and world-building behind cinema’s most ambitious saga.
🎥 “Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy” Trailer: A New York Fashion Designer (Shannon Thornton) Rediscovers Love and Purpose in Tyler Perry’s New Holiday Romance with Tosin Morohunfola and Aaron O’Connell — Premiering November 5th on Prime Video
When a New York fashion designer’s (Shannon Thornton) plans for a picture-perfect getaway fall apart, an unexpected snowstorm and a fateful encounter lead her toward a different kind of happiness. Written and directed by Tyler Perry, this heartfelt holiday tale blends laughter, love, and second chances in true Perry fashion.
🎥 “Little Trouble Girls” Trailer: Slovenian filmmaker Urska Djukic’s Coming-of-Age Drama Explores Desire, Faith, and Friendship Within a Catholic School Choir — Hitting U.S. Theaters December 5th
A shy 16-year-old teen, Lucija (Jara Sofija Ostan), finds herself drawn into a world of temptation and transformation during a choir retreat that tests her beliefs and her bonds. Winner of Best Cinematography at Tribeca, Urska Djukic’s acclaimed debut captures the turbulence of adolescence with striking intimacy and poetic realism.
🎥 “Come See Me in the Good Light” Trailer: Apple’s New Documentary Explores Love, Poetry, and Resilience in Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley’s Uplifting Life Story — Premieres November 14th on Apple TV+
This deeply moving yet surprisingly funny documentary follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as they face terminal illness with humor, honesty, and heart. A celebration of creativity and connection, it turns mortality into poetry, finding beauty, laughter, and light in life’s most fragile moments.
🎥 “Zodiac Killer Project” Trailer: Filmmaker Charlie Shackleton Deconstructs America’s True Crime Obsession in His Meta-Investigation Documentary — In Theaters November 21st
What began as a search for the Zodiac Killer becomes a meta investigation into our fascination with murder, myth, and the mechanics of storytelling itself. Through haunting imagery and sharp self-reflection, filmmaker Charlie Shackleton turns a failed true crime film into a provocative study of the genre—and why we can’t look away.
🎥 “Merrily We Roll Along” Trailer: Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez Star in Live-Taped Film Adaptation of Sondheim’s Timeless Musical — In Theaters December 5th
Maria Friedman directs this live-taped adaptation of the beloved stage production charting three decades of friendship, ambition, and regret in reverse. Featuring some of Stephen Sondheim’s most personal and enduring songs and featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, this new cinematic version reintroduces a timeless tale of art, love, and the price of success.
🎥 “Natchez” Trailer: Suzannah Herbert’s Documentary Explores a Mississippi Town Confronting Its Romanticized Past — In Select Theaters November 7th
Set against the backdrop of antebellum mansions and manicured tours, this striking portrait captures a community at odds over how history is remembered—and who gets to tell it. Suzannah Herbert’s doc examines the collision of nostalgia and truth as residents, descendants, and activists wrestle with legacy, identity, and the stories that define America.
So have we officially transitioned from the season of horror after horror trailers to Christmas ones. I am fine with that. In general I tend to skip them, but Jingle Bell Heist looks funny. Icefall also has my attention.