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Happy Face

March 16, 2025

HAPPY FACE is a 2025 true crime drama series, adapted from the 2018 podcast Happy Face by Melissa Moore, and her 2009 autobiography Shattered Silence, co-written with M. Bridget Cook.

Inspired by a true-life story, Happy Face follows Melissa Reed (Annaleigh Ashford), daughter of Keith Jesperson, also known as "the Happy Face Killer" (Dennis Quaid). After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she faces a reckoning of her own identity.  

The cast includes Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Carolyn Adair, Khiyla Aynne, Benjamin Mackey, ConnorPaton, and David Harewood.

HAPPY FACE is set to debut with a two-episode premiere March 20th, only on Paramount Plus. Watch the official trailers below.

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Borderline

March 16, 2025

BORDERLINE is a 2025 comedy thriller film written and directed by Jimmy Warden (Cocaine Bear) in his directorial debut. The film was first presented at market screenings during the 48th Toronto International Film Festival. Warden is married to star Samara Weaving.

A violent sociopath Paul (Ray Nicholson), escapes from a mental hospital and embarks on a dangerous rampage. His target: Sofia (Samara Weaving), a world-famous pop star. An obsessive fan, he takes Sofia hostage in her own home, delusionally believing they’re getting married. Paul is desperate to prove his dedication but Sofia’s just trying to survive the night. As Paul grows more unhinged, his fantasy becomes more dangerous. With help from her loyal bodyguard (Eric Dane), Sofia must fight not only her life, but for her sanity, and escape the sinister grip of her stalker and his growing group of accomplices.

The cast includes Samara Weaving, Ray Nicholson, Jimmie Fails, Alba Baptista, and Eric Dane.

BORDERLINE is set to debut in select theaters and on digital March 14th, courtesy of Magnet Releasing. Watch the official trailer below.

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Opus

March 16, 2025

OPUS is a 2025 drama thriller film written and directed by Mark Anthony Green in his feature directorial debut. The film is scheduled to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27th.

A young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago. Surrounded by the star’s cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.

The cast includes Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder, Stephanie Suganami, Young Mazino, and Tatanka Means.

OPUS is set to debut in theaters March 14th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailer below.

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Cleaner

March 16, 2025

CLEANER is a 2025 action drama thriller film directed by Martin Campbell, from a screenplay by Matthew Orton, Simon Uttley, and Paul Andrew Williams. Campbell is no stranger to the genre as he previously directed several huge films including GoldenEye, Casino Royale, and Edge of Darkness, just to name a few.

Criminal activists hijack a gala, taking 300 hostages. One extremist plans mass murder as a message to the world. An Ex-soldier (Daisy Ridley) turned window cleaner now works to rescue the hostages.

The cast includes Daisy Ridley, Clive Owen, Taz Skylar, Flavia Watson, Ray Fearon, Rufus Jones, Richard Hope, and Lee Boardman.

CLEANER is set to debut in theaters February 21st, courtesy of Quiver Distribution. Watch the official trailer below.

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F*** Marry Kill

March 16, 2025

F*** MARRY KILL is a 2024 action comedy thriller film directed by Laura Murphy, from a screenplay by Ivan Diaz and Meghan Brown. It is produced by BuzzFeed Inc.’s Richard Alan Reid, Michael Philip, and Jason Moring.

Thrust into the dating app world by her best friends, true-crime junkie Eva Vaugh suddenly finds herself at the center of a real murder case. As new details come to light, she soon realizes that one of the three men she's dating could be the infamous Swipe Right Killer.

The cast includes Lucy Hale, Virginia Gardner, Brooke Nevin, Samer Salem, Jedidiah Goodacre, Brendan Morgan, Bethany Brown, and JayR Tinaco.

F*** MARRY KILL arrives in select theaters and VOD December 6th, courtesy of Lionsgate Movies. Watch the official trailer below.

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O'Dessa

March 16, 2025

O'Dessa is a 2025 post-apocalyptic musical drama film written and directed by Geremy Jasper. Filmed in Croatia, the film is scheduled to have its world premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 8th, 2025.

In a post-apocalyptic future a farm girl embarks on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. When her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city, she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.

The cast includes Sadie Sink, Regina Hall, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Pokey LaFarge, and Murray Bartlett.

O’DESSA arrives March 13th only on Hulu. Watch the official trailer below.

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Love Me

March 16, 2025

LOVE ME is a 2025 post-apocalyptic romance film written and directed by Sam and Andy Zuchero in their feature directorial debuts. The film premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024.

Long after humanity’s extinction, a buoy (Kristen Stewart) and a satellite (Steven Yeun) inherit the Earth, and with only the internet as their guide, learn what it means to be alive and in love.

LOVE ME is set to debut in theaters January 31st, courtesy of Bleecker Street. Watch the official trailer below.

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Novocaine

March 9, 2025

NOVOCAINE is a 2025 action thriller film directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen who previously co-directed Villains (2019) and Significant Other (2022), from a screenplay by Lars Jacobson.

When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, a man (Jack Quaid) incapable of feeling physical pain turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her.

The cast includes Jack Quaid (The Boys), Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Jacob Batalon, Betty Gabriel, and Matt Walsh.

NOVOCAINE is set to debut in theaters on March 14th, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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Black Bag

March 9, 2025

BLACK BAG is a 2025 spy thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s Eleven, Haywire) and written by David Koepp (Presence, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny).

When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse (Cate Blanchett) is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband (Michael Fassbender) - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.

The cast includes Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan.

BLACK BAG is set to debut in theaters March 14th, courtesy of Focus Features. Watch the official trailer below.

BLACK BAG is set to debut in theaters March 14th, courtesy of Focus Features. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Electric State

March 9, 2025

THE ELECTRIC STATE is a 2025 coming-of-age dystopian science fiction drama film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, from a screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The film is based on the novel of the same name from Swedish author Simon Stålenhag.

An orphaned teenager (Millie Bobby Brown) traverses the American West with a sweet, but mysterious, robot, and an eccentric drifter (Chris Pratt) in search of her younger brother.

The cast includes Millie Bobby Brown, Chros Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Norman, Giancarlo Esposito and Stanley Tucci. Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Hank Azaria, Colman Domingo and Alan Tudyk join the cast in voice roles.

THE ELECTRIC STATE is set to debut on Netflix March 14th. Watch the official trailers below.

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Dope Thief

March 9, 2025

DOPE THIEF is a 2025 crime drama series created by Peter Craig and executive produced by Ridley Scott, based on the 2009 novel of the same name from author Dennis Tafoya.

Two lifelong friends (Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura) in Philadelphia pose as DEA agents to rob small-time drug dealers. It’s a perfect grift—until they choose the wrong mark and become targets of a massive narcotics enterprise. 

The cast includes Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Amir Arison, Ving Rhames, and Dustin Nguyen.

DOPE THIEF is set to debut March 14th, only on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Parenting

March 9, 2025

THE PARENTING is a 2025 comedy horror film directed by Craig Johnson, from a screenplay by Kent Sublette. I’m embarrassed to admit that it took me much longer than it should have to realize that the title is a play-on-words from the horror film franchise The Conjuring.

A young gay couple, Rohan and Josh, host a weekend getaway with their respective parents in a country house rental. Things take a turn when the three couples discover the presence of a 400-year-old evil entity.

The cast includes Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Parker Posey, Vivian Bang, Lisa Kudrow, Dean Norris, Brian Cox, and Edie Falco.

THE PARENTING is set to debut March 13th only on Max. Watch the official trailer below.

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Adolescence

March 9, 2025

ADOLESCENCE is a 2025 British four-part Netflix television series from Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham and directed by Philip Barantini.

When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking: what really happened?

The cast includes Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Owen Cooper, Faye Marsay, Christine Tremarco, Mark Stanley, Jo Hartley, and Amélie Pease.

ADOLESCENCE is set to debut March 13th, only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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Eephus

March 9, 2025

EEPHUS is a 2024 sports comedy drama film directed by Carson Lund, from a screenplay by Lund, Michael Basta, and Nate Fisher. The film premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it was eligible for the Caméra d'Or award. It was filmed on location at Soldiers Field in Douglas, Massachusetts.

In a small Massachusetts town in the 1990s, the Adler's Paint baseball team, led by Ed Mortainian, face the Riverdogs, led by Graham Morris, in one last game before their stadium is demolished to make room for a new school.

The cast includes Keith William Richards, Frederick Wiseman, Cliff Blake, Ray Hryb, and Bill "Spaceman" Lee

EEPHUS is set to debut in select theaters on March 7th, courtesy of Music Box Films. Watch the official trailer below.

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Mickey 17

March 2, 2025

MICKEY 17 is a 2025 dark comedy sci-fi adventure film directed by Bong Joon Ho (Parasite), from a screenplay by Joon Ho and Edward Ashton.

The unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.

The cast includes Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, Anamaria Vartolomei, Cameron Britton, Angus Imrie, and Thomas Turgoose.

MICKEY 17 arrives in theaters March 7th, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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Rule Breakers

March 2, 2025

RULE BREAKERS is a 2025 drama film directed by Bill Guttentag, from a screenplay by Guttentag, Jason Brown, and Elaha Mahboob.

In a nation where educating girls is seen as rebellion, a visionary woman dares to teach young minds to dream. When their innovation draws global attention, their success sparks hope—and opposition. As threats loom and sacrifices are made, their courage and unity ignite a movement that could forever transform the world.

The cast includes Amber Afzali, Waj Ali, Nikohl Boosheri, Tatsu Carvalho, Lilian Castro, Nadi El Belkasmi, and Christian Contreras.

RULE BREAKERS is set to arrive in theaters March 7th, courtesy of Angel Studios. Watch the official trailer below.

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Daredevil: Born Again

March 2, 2025

DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN is a 2025 superhero action series created by Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman, and Chris Ord for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Daredevil. It is intended to be the 13th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Matt Murdock finds himself on a collision course with Wilson Fisk when their past identities begin to emerge.

The cast includes Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Michael Gandolfini, Ayelet Zurer, Jon Bernthal, Wilson Bethel, and Jeremy Earl.

DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN is set to debut March 4th on Disney+. Watch the official trailer below.

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In the Lost Lands

March 2, 2025

IN THE LOST LANDS is a is a 2025 epic action fantasy adventure film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, from a screenplay by Anderson, George R.R. Martin and Constantin Werner. It is based on the novel of the same name from George R.R. Martin.

A Queen sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys (Milla Jovovich) to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where the sorceress and her guide, the drifter Boyce (Dave Bautista), must outwit and outfight man and demon.

The cast includes Dave Bautista, Milla Jovovich, Arly Jover, Amara Okereke, Fraser James, and Deidre Mullins.

IN THE LOST LANDS is set to debut in theaters March 7th, courtesy of Vertical Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

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Deli Boys

March 2, 2025

DELI BOYS is a 2025 comedy series created by Abdullah Saeed. The series follows two Pakistani American brothers whose lives are upended after the unexpected death of their father reveals his criminal enterprise. The 10-episode series will premiere on Hulu.

When their convenience store-magnate father suddenly dies, a pair of pampered Pakistani American brothers (Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh) lose everything and are forced to reckon with their Baba’s secret life of crime as they attempt to take up his mantle in the underworld.

The cast includes Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan, Alfie Fuller, and Brian George.

DELI BOYS is set to debut March 6th only on Hulu. Watch the official trailer below.

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Celtics City

March 2, 2025

CELTICS CITY is a 2025 nine-part sports docuseries docuseries chronicling the history and cultural impact of the NBA's winningest and most storied franchise, the Boston Celtics.

CELTICS CITY is set to debut March 3rd, only on Max. Watch the official trailer below.

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