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In the Grey

January 15, 2025

IN THE GREY is a 2026 action thriller film written and directed by Guy Ritchie (Snatch, Wrath of Man, The Covenant).

A covert team of elite operatives (Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, and Eiza González) are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they're sent to take it back-an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival.

The cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Rosamund Pike, and Jason Wong.

IN THE GREY is set to debut in theaters May 15th, courtesy of Black Bear Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

January 15, 2025

STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU is a 2026 sci-fi action adventure film directed by Jon Favreau and co-written by Favreau and Dave Filoni. Produced by Lucasfilm and set to be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is part of the Star Wars franchise and a continuation of the Disney+ television series The Mandalorian (2019–2023).

Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.

The cast includes Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White.

STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU is set to debut in theaters and IMAX May 22nd, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War

January 15, 2025

TOM CLANCY’S JACK RYAN: GHOST WAR is a 2026 action thriller film directed by Andrew Bernstein, and written by Aaron Rabin and John Krasiniski, based on a story by Krasinski and Noah Oppenheim. It is the sixth film in the Jack Ryan series, and the third reboot.

When CIA analyst Jack Ryan (John Krasinski) stumbles upon a suspicious series of bank transfers his search for answers pulls him from the safety of his desk job and catapults him into a deadly game of cat and mouse throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a rising terrorist figurehead preparing for a massive attack against the US and her allies.

The cast includes John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, and Sienna Miller.

TOM CLANCY’S JACK RYAN: GHOST WAR is set to debut May 20th, only on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer below.

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Wasteman

January 15, 2025

WASTEMAN is a 2025 British prison drama film directed by Cal McMau from a screenplay by Hunter Andrews and Eoin Doran. The film stars David Jonsson and Tom Blyth. Wasteman premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2025, and was released in the United Kingdom by Lionsgate on 20 February 2026.

Parolee Taylor (David Jonsson) whose hopes of a fresh start are jeopardized by the arrival of new cellmate Dee (Tom Blyth). As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond – forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own parole chances.

The cast includes David Jonsson (The Long Walk), Tom Blyth (People We Meet On Vacation), Alex Hassell, and Corin Silva.

WASTELAND is set to debut in select theaters April 17th, courtesy of Vertigo Releasing. Watch the official trailer below.

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Wolf Man

January 12, 2025

WOLF MAN is a 2025 supernatural horror film directed and co-written by Leigh Whannell. A reboot of The Wolf Man (1941), Jason Blum serves as a producer through his Blumhouse Productions banner.

After the failure of The Mummy (2017), Universal shifted its focus to standalone films. The success of Whannell's The Invisible Man (2020) rekindled Universal's interest in the Monsters franchise. The studio was impressed with a pitch by Ryan Gosling for a new Wolf Man film with Derek Cianfrance to direct. However, Gosling and Cianfrance left the project in 2023, and Whannell took over as director. Filming took place in New Zealand in early 2024.

Family man Blake relocates from San Francisco to Oregon with his workaholic wife Charlotte and daughter Ginger after inheriting his childhood home, following the mysterious disappearance and presumed death of his estranged father. At the farmhouse, the family is attacked by a werewolf that claws Blake's arm. They barricade themselves inside the home, but soon Blake begins to transform, jeopardizing the safety of his wife and daughter.

The cast includes Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Matilda Firth, Sam Jaeger, Benedict Hardie, Ben Prendergast, Zac Chandler, Beatriz Romilly, and Milo Cawthorne.

WOLF MAN is set to debut in theaters January 17th, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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Severance: Season 2

January 12, 2025

SEVERANCE is a psychological thriller television series created by Dan Erickson, and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle. The series made its debut in February 2022 on Apple TV+. The series is Severance is executive produced by Ben Stiller, who also directs five episodes this season.

Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in “work-life balance” is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself.

In season two, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.

The cast includes Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Zach Cherry, Jen Tullock, Michael Chernus, Dichen Lachman, Emmy Award winner John Turturro, Academy Award winner Christopher Walken and Academy and Emmy Award winner Patricia Arquette, and welcomes new series regular Sarah Bock.

SEVERANCE: SEASON 2 arrives January 17th on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailer below.

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Better Man

January 12, 2025

BETTER MAN is a 2024 fantasy biographical musical drama film directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), from a screenplay by Simon Gleeson, Oliver Cole, and Michael Gracey.

The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie’s perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

BETTER MAN arrives in theaters January 17th, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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One of Them Days

January 12, 2025

ONE OF THEM DAYS is a 2025 buddy comedy film directed by Lawrence Lamont, from a screenplay by Syreeta Singleton.

When her boyfriend takes her rent money, Alyssa (Keke Palmer) and her roommate (SZA) race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.

The cast includes Keke Palmer, SZA, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Maude Apatow, Katt Williams, and Joshua Neal.

ONE OF THEM DAYS arrives in theaters January 17th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

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Back in Action

January 12, 2025

BACK IN ACTION is a 2025 action spy comedy film directed by Seth Gordon, from a screenplay by Gordin and Brendan O’Brien.

Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily (Cameron Diaz) and Matt (Jamie Foxx) find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.

The cast includes Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, Kyle Chandler, and Glenn Close.

BACK IN ACTION is set to debut January 17th on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Breadwinner

January 8, 2025

THE BREADWINNER is a 2026 comedy film directed by Eric Appel, from a screenplay by Nate Bergatze and Dan Lagana.

A supermom (Mandy Moore) lands a Shark Tank deal, switching roles with her breadwinner husband (Nate Bargatze), who struggles to adapt as a stay-at-home dad to their three daughters.

The cast includes Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Colin Jost, Zach Cherry, Martin Herlihy, Kate Berlant, Kumail Nanjiani, and Will Forte.

THE BREADWINNER is set to debut in theaters May 29th, courtesy of Sony Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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Evil Dead Burn

January 8, 2025

EVIL DEAD BURN is a 2026 horror thriller film directed by Sébastien Vaniček, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Florent Bernard, based on the characters from Sam Raimi.

After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows she took in life... live on even in death.

The cast includes Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Errol Shand, Maude Davey, George Pullar, and Greta Van Den Brink.

EVIL DEAD BURN is set to debut in theaters July 10th, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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Leviticus

January 8, 2025

LEVITICUS is a 2026 supernatural horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella in his directorial debut. The film premiered on January 23rd, 2026, in the Midnight Section of the Sundance Film Festival.

Set in a strict Australian town, the film follows two teenage boys, Naim and Ryan, escaping a violent entity that mimics their deepest desires.

The cast includes Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen Leslie, Davida McKenzie, Nicholas Hope, Zamira Newman, and Mia Wasikowska.

LEVITICUS is set to debut in theaters June 19th, courtesy of Neon. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Invite

January 8, 2025

THE INVITE is a 2026 comedy drama film directed by Olivia Wilde, from a screenplay by Will McCormack, Rashida Jones, and Cesc Gay.

Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.

The cast includes Seth Rogan, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton

THE INVITE is set to debut in theaters July 2026, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Punisher: One Last Kill

January 8, 2025

THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL is a 2026 action crime drama film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, from a screenplay by Green and Jon Bernthal. The “short film” which is considered to be a Marvel Television Special Presentation, is a one-hour standalone story including the character of Frank Castle, known as The Punisher in the Marvel comics.

As Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.

The cast includes Jon Bernthal, Chelsea Brea, Jamal Lloyd Johnson, Tom Johnson, Dominick Mancino, and Evelyn O. Vaccaro.

THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL is set to debut May 12th, only on Disney+. Watch the official trailer below.

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Americana

January 8, 2025

AMERICANA is a 2023 dark comedy crime drama film written and directed by Tony Yost. The film had its world premiere at the South by Southwest film festival on March 17th, 2023.

The lives of local outsiders and outcasts violently intertwine when a rare Lakota Ghost shirt falls onto the black market in a small South Dakota town.

The cast includes Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Simon Rex, Eric Dane, and Zahn McClarnon

AMERICANA is set to debut in theaters August 22nd, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailer below.

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Obsession

January 8, 2025

OBSESSION is a 2026 psychological folk-horror film written and directed by Curry Barker (The Chair). Jason Blum of Blumhouse serves as an executive producer on the film. Barker was inspired to write the film while watching an episode of The Simpsons where Bart gets a monkey paw and causes a bunch of chaos. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 5th, 2025 as part of its Midnight Madness block.

After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

The cast includes Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter.

OBSESSION is set to debut in theaters May 15th, courtesy of Focus Features. Watch the official trailers below.

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Mermaid

January 8, 2025

MERMAID is a 2025 dark comedy horror film written and directed by Tyler Cornack. The film premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 11th.

Doug (Johnny Pemberton), a troubled Florida man struggling with addiction and personal setbacks, discovers an injured mermaid and takes her home to nurse her back to health. As rumors about the creature spread, he becomes increasingly determined to protect her from those seeking to exploit or harm her.

The cast includes Johnny Pemberton, Kevin Nealon, Kirk Fox, Tom Arnold, Robert Patrick, and Kevin Dunn.

MERMAID is set to debut in select theaters April 8th, courtesy of Utopia. Watch the official trailer below.

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Backrooms

January 8, 2025

BACKROOMS is a 2026 science fiction horror film, directed by Kane Parsons in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Roberto Patino and Will Soodik. It is based on the urban legend and creepypasta of the same name that was made into Parsons' YouTube series Backrooms.

A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

The cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell and Avan Jogia.

BACKROOMS is set to debut in theaters May 29th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailers below.

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Pinocchio: Unstrung

January 8, 2025

PINOCCHIO: UNSTRUNG is a 2026 British indie horror slasher film written and directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield (Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 1 & 2). Described as a dark coming-of-age reimagining of the original fairytale, it is the fifth installment in The Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU).

Geppetto introduces his grandson, James, to a magical doll called Pinocchio, who develops a friendship. However, unaware of Pinocchio's naïve nature, James introduces him to the world, resulting in the doll going on a crusade to eliminate all things bad.

The cast includes Richard Brake, Robert Englund, and Cameron Bell.

PINOCCHIO: UNSTRUNG is set to debut in select theaters May 7th, courtesy of Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Distribution. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Death of Robin Hood

January 8, 2025

THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD is a 2026 epic adventure drama film written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (Pig, A Quiet Place: Day One).

Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood (Hugh Jackman) finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.

The cast includes Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe.

THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD is set to debut in theaters June 19th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailers below.

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