A Thousand Blows

A THOUSAND BLOWS is a 2024 historical boxing drama series created, written, and executive produced by Steven Knight.

Inspired by the true life stories of a group of characters battling for survival in the brutal East End of London in the 1880s. Hezekiah (Malachi Kirby) and Alec (Francis Lovehall), two friends on the run from Jamaica, find themselves thrust into the criminal underbelly of 1880’s London's East End. Here they meet Mary Carr (Erin Doherty), Queen of an all-female criminal gang known as the Forty Elephants, and run afoul of Sugar Goodson (Stephen Graham), criminal kingpin and notorious boxer.

The cast includes Malachi Kirby, Erin Doherty, Stephen Graham, Francis Lovehall, Jason Tobin, James Nelson-Joyce, Hannah Walters, Darci Shaw, Nadia Albina, Morgan Hilaire, Jemma Carlton, and Susan Lynch.

A THOUSAND BLOWS is set to debut February 21st on Hulu. Watch the official trailer below.

Ash

ASH is a 2025 sci-fi horror thriller directed by Flying Lotus, from a screenplay by Jonni Remmler. Neill Blomkamp is an executive producer of the film.

On a distant planet, a woman wakes up to find the crew of her space station has been killed. She must decide if she can trust the man sent to rescue her.

The cast includes Eiza González, Aaron Paul, Iko Uwais, Beulah Koale, Kate Elliott, and Flying Lotus.

ASH is set to debut in theaters on March 21st, courtesy of RLJE Films. Watch the official trailer below.

Captain America: Brave New World

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is a 2025 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Sam Wilson / Captain America, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is intended to be the fourth installment in the Captain America film series, a continuation of the television miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), and the 35th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Julius Onah from a script written by the writing team of Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, and Matthew Orton. The film is part of Phase 5 of the MCU.

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

The cast includes Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America alongside Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is set to debut in theaters February 14th, 2025, courtesy of Marvel Studios. Watch the official trailers below.

Paddington in Peru

PADDINGTON IN PERU is a 2024 live-action animated adventure comedy film directed by Dougal Wilson, written by Mark Burton, Jon Foster and James Lamout, with a story by Paul King, Simon Farnaby, and Burton. Based on the stories of Paddington Bear, created by Michael Bond, it is the third installment in the Paddington film series, and a sequel to Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017).

Paddington and his adopted family, the Browns, decide to visit his aunt Lucy in Peru, but circumstances lead them towards misadventures in the Amazon rainforest and mountains of Peru.

The cast includes Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington, with Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, and Carla Tous in supporting roles.

PADDINGTON IN PERU is set to debut in theaters February 14th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Releasing. Watch the official trailer below.

Yellowjackets: Season 3

YELLOWJACKETS is a coming-of-age survival drama thriller television series created and executive produced by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson for Showtime. The first season of the series premiered in November 2021.

A wildly talented girls high school soccer team become the unlucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the Canadian wilderness.

The cast includes Tawny Cypress, Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Juliette Lewis, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Steven Krueger, and Courtney Eaton.

YELLOWJACKETS | Season 3 is set to debut February 14th, exclusively on Showtime. Watch the official trailer below.

The White Lotus: Season 3

THE WHITE LOTUS is a social satire dark comedy drama series created by Mike White for the Max streaming service. The series premiered in 2021 with rave reviews and has had two very successful seasons so far.

The exploits of various guests and employees of a luxury resort over the span of a week.

The cast for the new season includes Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong, and Aimee Lou Wood.

THE WHITE LOTUS: SEASON 3 is set to debut debut February 16th on Max. Watch the official trailer below.

Surviving Black Hawk Down

SURVIVING BLACK HAWK DOWN is a 2025 war history documentary series created for the streaming service Netflix.

The gripping real story of the horror and heroism behind the events that inspired Ridley Scott’s blockbuster movie Black Hawk Down. This documentary blends raw, immersive storytelling with first-person interviews from both sides of The Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia.

In extraordinary detail, US soldiers and Somali fighters recall the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu and the now-famous downing of three Black Hawk helicopters.

SURVIVING BLACK HAWK DOWN is set to debut February 10th on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

In the Summers

IN THE SUMMERS is a 2024 semi-autobiographical drama film written and directed by Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio in her feature directorial debut. The film won the Grand Jury Prize U.S. Dramatic at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

Siblings Violeta and Eva live in California with their mother, but every summer they travel to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to spend time with their father, Vicente. Over the course of summers, Violeta and Eva learn to appreciate their father.

The cast includes René “Residente” Pérez Joglar, Sasha Calle, Lío Mehiel, Sharlene Cruz, Leslie Grace, Emma Ramos, Kimaya Thais Limon, Allison Salinas, Dreya Castillo, and Luciana Elisa Quiñonez.

IN THE SUMMERS made its streaming debut on Hulu February 5th, courtesy of Music Box Films. Watch the official trailer below.

Movies We Are Excited To See In February

HEART EYES

GENRE: Horror | Slasher | Dark Comedy

RATING: R

CAST: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, with Devon Sawa, and Jordana Brewster.

RELEASE DATE: February 7th, 2025 (Theaters)

I am a horror and slasher fanatic so naturally HEART EYES had my attention from the jump. This just looks like a ton of fun for fans of the genre. The film feels like a throwback to old school slashers and reminds me of the 2023 horror slasher Thanksgiving (our full review here), which is currently streaming on Netflix. Plus the fact that it is releasing during Valentines Day and is about a killer who preys on couples is a nice touch. Check out the trailer below.

BRING THEM DOWN

GENRE: Drama | Thriller

RATING: R

CAST: Barry Keoghan, Christopher Abbott, Nora-Jane Noone, Paul Ready, Aaron Heffernan, Conor McNeill, Susan Lynch, and Colm Meaney.

RELEASE DATE: February 7th, 2025 (Theaters)

If you follow this page you’d know that we love indie films in general, and BRING THEM DOWN features two of the most underrated actors working today in Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott. The film looks intense and absolutely beautiful at the same time, which is a perk of shooting a film in Ireland. Plus I just can’t get enough of the revenge thriller genre. Hopefully the film hits a few theaters near me, otherwise I will be snagging it VOD as soon as it becomes available. Check out the trailer below.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD

GENRE: Superhero | Action | Adventure

RATING: PG-13

CAST: Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford.

RELEASE DATE: February 14th, 2025 (Theaters)

I’m not sure I need to really explain this one because it should be obvious. CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is part of MCU Phase 5, which was kicked off by Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (our full review here). You can’t replace Chris Evans obviously but I think the movie looks great and I do have high hopes that Marvel will go all out and start this new year strong. Plus I love the casting of my guy Harrison Ford, an absolute legend. Check out the trailer below.

THE MONKEY

DIRECTOR: Osgood Perkins

GENRE: Horror | Dark Comedy

RATING: R

CAST: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy.

RELEASE DATE: February 21st, 2025 (Theaters)

I mean, this is another one that should be pretty obvious. Horror. Check. Stephen King. Double check. Based on a short story from the man himself, this movie looks absolutely awesome. I love that Osgood Perkins is in the directors chair fresh from the incredible horror film Longlegs (our full review here). Perkins has an eye for horror, and even though this looks a bit more wacky in comparison to a true gritty horror film, it looks awesome. I mean the trailer has me chomping at the bit and I simply cannot wait to see this. Check out the trailer below.

CLEANER

DIRECTOR: Martin Campbell

GENRE: Action | Drama | Thriller

RATING: R

CAST: Daisy Ridley, Clive Owen, Taz Skylar, Flavia Watson, Ray Fearon, Rufus Jones, Richard Hope, and Lee Boardman.

RELEASE DATE: February 21st, 2025 (Theaters)

I’m not going to sit here and act like I am super amped up for this movie, especially considering I only just heard about it a few weeks ago, but it looks good. First off I really like Daisy Ridley as an actress and she can definitely play the badass role no problem, and even though Clive Owen has fallen off a bit as of late I still think he is a very good actor. Judging by the trailer the film seems fast-paced and packed with action, and director Martin Campbell is no slouch either having directed several great films including GoldenEye, Casino Royale, and Edge of Darkness. I’m confident this will be a movie meant to be experienced in theaters. Check out the trailer below.

MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE

DIRECTOR: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes

GENRE: Drama | Dark Comedy | War

RATING: R

CAST: Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman (U.S. Air Force veteran), Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Gloria Reuben.

RELEASE DATE: February 28th, 2025 (Theaters)

I am an absolute sucker for a good coming-of-age film that tugs at the old heart strings, and this looks like one that has it all. I also love well-crafted war films, The Hurt Locker is one of my favorites, and I genuinely appreciate movies that touch on PTSD and just how hard it can be for people who experienced some really messed up stuff to acclimate back to society. The fact that director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes is a veteran himself and has opened up about how personal this project is for him really has my excitement level through the roof. I can’t wait to see this movie and I hope they are able to make it a wide release. Check out the trailer below.

Heart Eyes

HEART EYES is a 2025 horror comedy thriller directed by Josh Ruben, from a screenplay by Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy. Ruben directed the 2021 horror comedy Werewolves Within (our full review here), now streaming on AMC+ and Shudder. Producers include Christopher Landon, Greg Gilreath, and Adam Hendricks.

For the past several years, the “Heart Eyes Killer” has wreaked havoc on Valentine’s Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine’s Day, no couple is safe…

The cast includes Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, with Devon Sawa, and Jordana Brewster.

HEART EYES arrives in theaters February 7th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Releasing. Watch the official trailers below.

Love Hurts

LOVE HURTS is a 2025 action comedy film directed by Jonathan Eusebio, in his directorial debut, and written by Matthew Murray, Josh Stoddard and Luke Passmore. The film is produced by 87North, producers of many big-title action films including Nobody, Violent Night, Bullet Train, Atomic Blonde, and The Fall Guy.

A realtor is pulled back into the life he left behind after his former partner-in-crime resurfaces with an ominous message. With his crime-lord brother also on his trail, Marvin must confront his past and the history he never fully buried.

The cast includes Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Marshawn Lynch, Mustafa Shakir, Lio Tipton, Rhys Darby, André Eriksen, and Sean Astin.

LOVE HURTS is set to debut in theaters February 7th, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

Bring Them Down

BRING THEM DOWN is a 2024 Irish drama thriller film written and directed by Christopher Andrews (in his feature directorial debut). The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on 8 September 2024. Its UK premiere was at the London Film Festival.

An Irish shepherding family thrust into battle on several fronts: internal strife, hostility within the family, rivalry with another farmer. Paternalism, heritage, and the generational trauma cycle through the cultural prism of Ireland.

The cast includes Barry Keoghan, Christopher Abbott, Nora-Jane Noone, Paul Ready, Aaron Heffernan, Conor McNeill, Susan Lynch, and Colm Meaney.

BRING THEM DOWN is set to debut in limited theaters February 7th, courtesy of Mubi. Watch the official trailer below.

Winner

WINNER is a 2024 biographical comedy drama film directed by Susanna Fogel, from a screenplay she co-wrote with Kerry Howley.

Reality Winner, a brilliant young misfit from Texas, finds her morals challenged while serving in the US Air Force and the NSA. The truth may set her free, but with a price too heavy for her to pay.

The cast includes Emila Jones, Connie Britton, Zach Galifianakis, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez, Shannon Berry, and Kristian Jordan.

WINNER is now available to stream only on Hulu. Watch the official trailer below.

Kinda Pregnant

KINDA PREGNANT is a 2025 comedy film directed by Tyler Spindel, from a screenplay by Julie Paiva and Amy Schumer.

Jealous of her best friend’s pregnancy, Lainy (Amy Schumer) wears a fake baby bump... and accidentally meets the man of her dreams.

The cast includes Amy Schumer, Jillian Bell, Brianne Howey, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., Chris Geere, and Alex Moffat.

KINDA PREGNANT is set to debut February 5th only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

Companion

COMPANION is a 2025 dark comedy written and directed by Drew Hancock (Blue Mountain State, Suburgatory). Zach Cregger, Raphael Margules, J. D. Lifshitz, and Roy Lee serve as producers.

A weekend getaway turns bloody and violent when a subservient android that's built for human companionship goes haywire.

The cast includes Sophie Thatcher, Harvey Guillén, Josh Quaid, Rupert Friend, Lukas Gage, Marc Menchaca, and Megan Suri.

COMPANION is set to debut in theaters January 31st, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

Dog Man

DOG MAN is a 2025 animated action adventure comedy film directed by Peter Hastings, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Dav Pilkey. From DreamWorks Animation—creators of the beloved blockbuster franchises Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and The Boss Baby—comes the canine-crime-fighting film adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s New York Times bestselling literary phenomenon: Dog Man.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over.

The voice cast includes Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Billy Boyd, Rahnuma Panthaky, Maggie Wheeler, Peter Hastings, Luenell, Melissa Villaseñor, and Stephen Root.

DOG MAN is set to debut in theaters January 31st, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

Valiant One

VALIANT ONE is a 2025 war action thriller film directed by Steve Barnett, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Eric Tipton.

With tensions between North and South Korea, a US helicopter crashes on the North Korean side. Now the survivors must work together to protect a civilian tech specialist and find their way out without the help of US military support.

The cast includes Chase Stokes, Lana Condor, Desmin Borges, Callan Mulvey, Jonathan Whitesell, and Daniel Jun.

VALIANT ONE arrives in theaters January 31st, courtesy of Briarcliff Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

Mo: Season 2

MO is a comedy drama series created by Mo Amer and Ramy Youssef, produced by A24. The character of Mo was previously seen in the Hulu original series, Rami. The first season premiered in 2022 to rave reviews.

Mo Najjar straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a ton of foolishness as a Palestinian refugee constantly living one step away from asylum on the path to U.S. citizenship.

The cast includes Mo Amer, Teresa Ruiz, Farah Bsieso, Omar Elba, and Tobe Nwigwe.

MO: SEASON 2 is set to debut January 30th on Netflix, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailer below.

The Recruit: Season 2

THE RECRUIT is a spy action drama television series created by Alexi Hawley for Netflix. Hawley, the sister of Fargo series creator Noah Hawley, previously created the crime drama series The Rookie. The series premiered with it’s first season in 20222/

CIA Lawyer Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo) is pulled into a life-threatening espionage situation in South Korea, only to realize that the bigger threat just might be coming from inside the Agency.

The series also stars Laura Haddock, Colton Dunn, Fivel Stewart, Aarti Mann, and Vondie Curtis-Hall.

THE RECRUIT: SEASON 2 arrives January 30th on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

You're Cordially Invited

YOU’RE CORDIALLY INVITED is a 2024 comedy film written and directed by Nicholas Stoller (Neighbors, Bros) for Amazon MGM Studios.

A bride (Geraldine Viswanathan) and her father (Will Ferrell) discover their dream wedding venue has been double booked for another bride (Meredith Hagner) and her wedding-planner sister (Reese Witherspoon), with hilarious consequences.

YOU’RE CORDIALLY INVITED will debut January 30th on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer below.