Kandahar

Kandahar is a 2023 action thriller war film directed by Ric Roman Waugh, and written by Mitchell LaFortune. Waugh is no stranger to action thriller films as he previously directed Greenland (2020) and Angel has Fallen (2019), also starring Butler, as well as Shot Caller (2017), Snitch (2013), and Felon (2008).

An undercover CIA operative gets stuck in hostile territory in Afghanistan after his mission is exposed. Accompanied by his translator, he must fight enemy combatants as he tries to reach an extraction point in Kandahar.

The cast includes Gerard Butler, Navid Negahban, Ali Fazal, Bahador Foladi, Nina Toussaint-White, Vassilis Koukalani, Mark Arnold, Corey Johnson, and Travis Fimmel.

Kandahar is set to debut in theaters May 26th, courtesy of Open Road Films. Watch the official trailer below.

The Machine

The Machine is a 2023 action comedy directed by Peter Atencio, from a screenplay by Kevin Biegel and Scotty Landes. The film is based on the comedy of Bert Kreischer, who also stars as a fictionalized version of himself.

Bert Kreischer rose to fame as a stand-up comedian known as The Machine, and in his signature set he recounts his true experience with Russian mobsters while on a booze-soaked college trip. Now, 23 years later, that trip has come back to haunt him as he and his estranged father (Mark Hamill) are kidnapped back to Russia by the mob to atone for something they say he did. Together, Bert and his father must retrace the steps of his younger self (Jimmy Tatro) in the midst of a war within a sociopathic crime family, all while attempting to find common ground in their often fraught relationship.

The cast includes Bert Kreischer, Mark Hamill, Jimmy Tatro, Iva Babić, Stephanie Kurtzuba, and Jess Gabor.

The Machine is set to debut in theaters May 26th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Watch the official UNRATED trailer below.

You Hurt My Feelings

You Hurt My Feelings is a 2023 comedy-drama film written, directed and produced by Nicole Holofcener (Enough Said). The film was shot in New York City in May 2022, and had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2023.

Beth (Louis-Dreyfus), a popular writer, and her husband Don, a well-liked teacher, share the kind of relationship that truly, seriously, for the love of God cannot be real: that is, they're actually in love. Even after decades of marriage, parenting, and their own successful careers, their physical spark has somehow not diminished; in fact, they seem to relish the opportunity to share a single ice cream cone and drive others -- including their son, Charlie -- mad. Should it come as a surprise then that his own marriage is in crisis? But when Beth discovers that Don has been untruthful to her about his opinion of her work for years -- Beth's world comes crashing down. Has their whole relationship been one Big Fat Lie?

The cast includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tobias Menzies, Michaela Watkins, Arian Moayed, and Jeannie Berlin.

You Hurt My Feelings is scheduled to be released on May 26th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailer below.

Platonic

Platonic is a 2023 comedy series created by Nicholas Stoller, who penned the screenplays for several comedy films including Bros, Night School, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Sex Tape, and Get Him to the Greek.

The series follows a pair of former best friends approaching midlife (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) who reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes all consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way.

The supporting cast includes Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Carla Gallo, and Andrew Lopez.

Platonic is set to debut May 24th on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailer below.

Fast X

Fast X (also known as Fast & Furious 10) is a 2023 action film directed by Louis Leterrier (Clash of the Titans, The Incredible Hulk), and written by Justin Lin (F9) and Dan Mazeau. As the tenth film for the extremely successful Fast & Furious Saga which dates back to my freshman year in high school, we are finally approaching the final chapter.

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who’s fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.

The cast includes Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Jason Statham, John Cena, and Scott Eastwood, with Oscar® winner Helen Mirren and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron. New additions to the already star-studded cast include Oscar® winner Brie Larson, Jason Mamoa, Alan Ritchson (Reacher), Daniela Melchior (The Suicide Squad), and legendary Oscar® winner Rita Moreno.

Fast X is set to race into theaters on May 19th. Watch the official trailers below.

Sanctuary

Sanctuary is an upcoming American thriller film, directed by Zachary Wigon from a screenplay by Micah Bloomberg. It stars Christopher Abbott (First Man, Possessor) and Margaret Qualley (Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, The Nice Guys).

Confined to a claustrophobic hotel room, the heir (Abbott) to a hotel empire and the dominatrix (Qualley) who has primed him for success become locked in a battle of wits and wills as he tries to end his relationship with her.

It had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2022. Shortly after, Super, a division of Neon acquired distribution rights to the film. It premieres only in theaters on May 19, 2023. Watch the official trailer below.

Hypnotic

Hypnotic is a 2023 science fiction action thriller film directed by Robert Rodriguez, who co-wrote the screenplay with Max Borenstein. Rodriguez also produced, co-shot, and edited the film, while his sons Rebel and Racer Max served as composer and producer, respectively.

A detective becomes entangled in a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government program while investigating a string of reality-bending crimes.

The cast includes Ben Affleck, Alice Braga, JD Pardo, Hala Finley, Dayo Okeniyi, Jeff Fahey, Jackie Earle Haley, and William Fichtner

Hypnotic is set for a theatrical release on May 12th, courtesy of Ketchup Entertainment and Relativity Media. Watch the official trailer below.

Book Club: The Next Chapter

Book Club: The Next Chapter is a 2023 romantic comedy film written and directed by Bill Holderman, and is a sequel to the 2018 film The Book Club.

Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

The cast includes Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Giancarlo Giannini, Andy García, and Don Johnson.

Book Club: The Next Chapter is set to debut in theaters May 12th, courtesy of Focus Features. Watch the official trailer below,

Rally Road Racers

Rally Road Racers is a 2023 animated action comedy written and directed by Ross Venokur.

Zhi, a rookie race car driver, gets the opportunity to compete against the reigning champion of the rally car circuit. With help from a former driver-turned-mechanic, Zhi must overcome treacherous terrain, rival racers, and unexpected obstacles to prove he has what it takes to be the next great racer.

The cast includes Chloe Bennet, Sharon Horgan, J.K. Simmons, Jimmy O. Yang. John Cleese. Catherine Tate, and

Rally Road Racers is set to debut in theaters May 12th. Watch the official trailer below.

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a 2023 documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim.

A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s, only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. The actor who is an incurable optimist is forced to confront an incurable disease.

“The film, which will incorporate documentary, archival and scripted elements, will recount Fox’s extraordinary story in his own words — the improbable tale of an undersized kid from a Canadian army base who rose to the heights of stardom in 1980s Hollywood. The account of Fox’s public life, full of nostalgic thrills and cinematic gloss, will unspool alongside his never-before-seen private journey, including the years that followed his diagnosis, at 29, with Parkinson’s disease. Intimate and honest, and produced with unprecedented access to Fox and his family, the film will chronicle Fox’s personal and professional triumphs and travails and will explore what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. With a mix of adventure and romance, comedy and drama, watching the film will feel like … well, like a Michael J. Fox movie.”

- Apple TV+

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is set to debut May 12th on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailer below.

Fool's Paradise

Fool’s Paradise is a 2023 satirical comedy written and directed by Charlie Day in his directorial debut. Star of the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia sitcom as well as several comedy films including Horrible Bosses and I Want You Back, Day is once again proving he is one of the hardest working men in Hollywood.

A down on his luck publicist gets his lucky break when he discovers a man recently released from a mental health facility looks just like a method actor who refuses to leave his trailer. With the help of a powerful producer, the publicist helps the man become a huge star, even marrying his beautiful leading lady. Their adventures lead them to cross paths with drunken costars, irreverent unhoused action heroes, unpredictable directors, super agent, and power-mad moguls. Fame and fortune are not all they're cracked up to be, and the two men must fight their way back to the things that matter the most.

The talented cast includes legendary actor Ray Liotta in one of his final roles, Charlie Day, Ken Jeong, Kate Beckinsale, Oscar® winner Adrien Brody, Jason Sudeikis, Edie Falco, Jason Bateman, Common, Jillian Bell, Dean Norris, Jimmi Simpson, and John Malkovich. The film is produced by John Rickard (“Peacemaker” Rampage), along with Tim Zajaros and Christopher Lemole (The Peanut Butter Falcon, Mudbound), Alex Saks (Red Rocket, The Florida Project), and Rick Dugdale (Zero Contact).

Fools Paradise is set to debut in theaters May 12th, courtesy of Roadside Attractions. Watch the official trailer below.

The Mother

The Mother is a 2023 action drama film directed by Niki Caro with a screenplay by Misha Green, Andrea Berloff, and Peter Craig, from a story by Green.

After years of hiding out in the Alaskan wilderness, a deadly assassin returns to rescue the daughter she loved from afar.

The cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Fiennes, Lucy Paez, Omari Hardwick, Paul Raci, and Gael Garcia Bernal.

The Mother is set to debut on Netflix May 12th. Watch the official trailer below.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a 2023 science fiction action superhero film written and directed by James Gunn, based on the comics from Dan Abnett, and Andy Lanning.

Our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

The cast includes Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Sean Gunn, Sylvester Stallone, Will Poulter, Chukwudi Iwuji, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rosenbaum, Maria Bakalova, Nico Santos, Dane DiLiegro, and Sarah Alami.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set to debut in theaters May 5th. Watch the official trailers below.

Love Again

Love Again is a 2023 romantic comedy written and directed by Jim Strouse (The Hollars), with Sofie Cramer and Andrea Wilson also contributing to the screenplay.

What if a random text message led to the love of your life? In this romantic comedy, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number… not realizing the number was reassigned to Rob Burns’ new work phone. A journalist, Rob is captivated by the honesty in the beautifully confessional texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of megastar Celine Dion (playing herself in her first film role), he enlists her help in figuring out how to meet Mira in person…and win her heart.

The cast includes Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan, Celia Imrie, Russell Tovety, and Celine Dion, and featuring multiple new songs from Dion.

Love Again is set to debut in theaters May 5th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

Silo

Silo, previously titled Wool, is a 2023 science fiction streaming television series created and written by Graham Yost, and directed by Morten Tyldum. It is based on the Silo series of novels by author Hugh Howey. Rebecca Ferguson stars in the series and also serves as executive producer.

In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, engineer Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo.

The cast includes Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Common, Harriet Walter, Avi Nash, and Chinaza Uche.

Silo is set to debut on Apple TV+ May 5th. Watch the official trailers below.

Bupkis

Bupkis is a 2023 live-action comedy series described as a heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life. The series combines grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known. After watching the trailer the series reminds me of the FX comedy series Dave, and it does look damn funny.

The 8-episode series has Davidson starring and serving as writer and executive producer for the fictionalized version of his life. Edie Falco portrays his mom and Joe Pesci will portray his grandfather. Judah Miller serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer. Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, Erin David also executive produced alongside co-writer Dave Sirus.

The series will include several guest stars, including Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson, and Chase Sui Wonders.

Bupkis is set to debut May 4th on Peacock. Watch the official trailer below.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is a 2023 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen), based on the 1970 novel of the same name by Judy Blume. It stars Abby Ryder Fortson (Ant-Man, A Dog’s Journey) as the title character of Margaret Simon and Rachel McAdams (Doctor Strange, Mean Girls) as her mother Barbara. Kathy Bates (Misery, Titanic) and Benny Safdie (best known for directing Good Time and Uncut Gems with his brother Josh).

Sixth-grader Margaret Simon and her family move from New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey. Since one of her parents is Christian while the other is Jewish, she goes on a quest to discover her religious identity.

The film is scheduled to be theatrically released on April 28, 2023, by Lionsgate. Check out the official trailer below.

Love & Death

Love & Death is a 2023 crime drama limited series directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, and written by David E. Kelley, known for other critically acclaimed dramas including Big Little Lies, The Undoing, and Goliath.

The series is based on the true story of Wylie, Texas housewife Candy Montgomery, who was accused of the brutal axe murder of her friend Betty Gore in 1980.

The cast includes Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Patrick Fugit, Lily Rabe, Keir Gilchrist, Elizabeth Marvel, Tom Pelphrey, and Krysten Ritter.

Love & Death is set to debut on HBO Max April 27th. Watch the official trailers below.

Big George Foreman

Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World is a 2023 biographical sports drama directed by acclaimed filmmaker George Tillman Jr., from a story by Dan Gordon and Frank Baldwin & George Tillman Jr, and a screenplay by Baldwin and Tillman.

The film stars Khris Davis (Judas and the Black Messiah) as Foreman and also stars Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker as Foreman’s trainer and mentor Doc Broadus. It is based on the remarkable true story of one of the greatest comebacks of all time and the transformational power of second chances.

Fueled by an impoverished childhood, Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever.

The full cast includes Khris Davis, Jasmine Mathews, Sullivan Jones, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., John Magaro, Sonja Sohn, and Forest Whitaker.

Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World is set to debut in theaters April 28th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

Sisu

Sisu (Finnish: Sisu; original working title Immortal) is a 2022 Finnish historical action film written and directed by Jalmari Helander. The film debuted at the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022.

During the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu”, this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path.

Starring Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan, Mimosa Willamo, and Onni Tommila.

Sisu is set to debut in theaters April 28th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailer below.