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The King of Kings

April 6, 2025

THE KING OF KINGS is a 2025 animated Christian film written and directed by Seong-ho Jang, loosely inspired by the children's book The Life of Our Lord.

A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.

The film stars the voices of Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, Roman Griffin Davis, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley and Oscar Isaac.

THE KING OF KINGS is set to debut in theaters April 11th, courtesy of Angel Studios. Watch the official trailer below.

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G20

April 6, 2025

G20 is a 2025 action thriller film directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, and Logan & Noah Miller.

When the G20 summit comes under siege, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Academy Award® winner Viola Davis) becomes the number one target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders in this action-packed thrill ride.

The cast includes Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, Christopher Farrar, and Antony Starr.

G20 arrives on Prime Video April 10th. Watch the official trailers below.

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The Life List

April 6, 2025

THE LIFE LIST is a 2025 romantic comedy drama film. It was written and directed by Adam Brooks, and adapted from the novel of the same name by Lori Nelson Spielman.

A young woman (Sofia Carson) embarks on a journey of self-discovery, working through a list of goals she wrote as a teenager, at the request of her late mother (Connie Britton). As she navigates the messy process of her second coming-of-age, she confronts her grief while finding the courage to live fully again.

The cast includes Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, Connie Britton, Sebastian De Souza, José Zúñiga, and Jordi Mollà.

THE LIFE LIST is set to debut March 28th, only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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A Minecraft Movie

March 30, 2025

A MINECRAFT MOVIE is a 2025 fantasy action adventure comedy film directed by Jared Hess, from a screenplay by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, and Neil Widener. The film is the first-ever big screen, live-action adaptation of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time.

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.

The cast includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge.

A MINECRAFT MOVIE is set to debut in theaters April 4th, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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The Friend

March 30, 2025

THE FRIEND is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel. The film is based on the 2018 novel by Sigrid Nunez. It had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, and screened in the Gala section at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.

Writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones, his looming presence constantly reminding her of her friend’s problematic choices in both life and death. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with the animal, she begins to come to terms with her past, her lost friend, and her own creative inner life.

The cast includes Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Constance Wu, Ann Dowd, Noma Dumezweni, Felix Solis, Owen Teague, and Carla Gugino.

THE FRIENDSHIP is set to debut in select theaters March 28th, before a wide release April 4th, courtesy of Bleecker Street. Watch the official trailer below.

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Pulse

March 30, 2025

PULSE is a 2025 medical drama series from creator Zoe Robyn, who also serves as showrunner alongside Carlton Cuse.

While the staff of Miami’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center navigate medical emergencies, young ER doctor Danny Simms (Willa Fitzgerald) is unexpectedly promoted to Chief Resident amidst the fallout of her own provocative romantic relationship.

The cast includes Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, Justina Machado, Jack Bannon, Jessie T. Usher, Daniela Nieves, Chelsea Muirhead, and Jessy Yates.

PULSE is set to debut April 3rd only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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Wake Up

March 30, 2025

WAKE UP is a 2023 action horror film from multi-award winning French Canadian directing trio RKSS, individually known as Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell, and François Simard, from a screenplay by Alberto Marini and Martin Soudan. The film was an official selection at the 2023 Fantastic Fest film festival.

In an attempt to draw attention to the environmental crisis, young activists decide to invade and vandalize a furniture store. The protest quickly turns into a massacre when they find themselves trapped with a hunting-obsessed night guard.

The cast includes Turlough Convery, Benny O. Arthur, Jacqueline Moré, Tom Gould, Alessia Yoko Fontana, Kyle Scudder, Charlotte Stoiber, Aidan O’Hare, Gary Anthony Stennette, and Daniel Lundh.

WAKE UP is set to debut in select theaters April 4th, courtesy of STUDIOCANAL. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Luckiest Man In America

March 30, 2025

THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA is a 2024 drama film directed by Samir Oliveros, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Maggie Briggs. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5th, 2024.

May 1984. An unemployed ice cream truck driver (Paul Walter Hauser) steps onto the game show Press Your Luck harboring a secret: the key to endless money. But his winning streak is threatened when the bewildered executives uncover his real motivations.

The cast includes Paul Walter Hauser, Walton Goggins, Shamier Anderson, Brian Geraghty, Patti Harrison, Haley Bennett, Damian Young, Lilli Kay, James Wolk, Shaunette Renée Wilson, David Rysdahl, Ricky Russert, David Strathairn, Johnny Knoxville, and Maisie Williams.

THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA is set to debut in theaters April 4th, courtesy of IFC Films. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Bondsman

March 30, 2025

THE BONDSMAN is a 2025 action horror series created by Grainger David, with Erik Oleson as showrunner and executive producer. The series will consist of eight half-hour episodes.

Resurrected bounty hunter Hub Halloran (Kevin Bacon) gets an unexpected second chance at life, love, and his nearly-forgotten musical career - only to find that his old job now has a demonic new twist.

The cast includes Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Nettles, Damon Herriman, Maxwell Jenkins, Denitra Isler, Beth Grant, and Jolene Purdy.

THE BONDSMAN is set to debut April 3rd, only on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer below.

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Psycho Therapy

March 30, 2025

PSYCHO THERAPY is a 2024 dark comedy written, directed, and co-produced by Tolga Karaçelik in his English-language debut. The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival on June 8th, 2024, where it was named a runner-up for the Audience Award in the festival's Narrative competition.

A writer befriends a retired serial killer in a desperate attempt to find inspiration for his next novel and save his marriage. Covering as his marriage counselor, the killer teaches him his methods as reality becomes deadlier than fiction.

The cast includes Steve Buscemi, John Magaro, and Britt Lower.

PSYCHO THERAPY is set to debut in select theaters and VOD April 4th, courtesy of Brainstorm Media. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Penguin Lessons

March 30, 2025

THE PENGUIN LESSONS is a 2024 drama film directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty), from a screenplay by Jeff Pope. The film is based on the Tom Mitchell’s 2016 memoir. The film premiered as a gala presentation at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.

Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman (Steve Coogan) who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.

The cast includes Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Björn Gustafsson, David Herrero, Julián Galli Guillén, Aimar Miranda, Nicanor Fernandez, Hugo Fuertes, Joaquín Lopez, Miguel Alejandro Serrano, Ramiro Blas, Florencia Nocetti, Micaela Breque, Romina Cocca, Alfonsina Carrocio, Tomás Pozzi, Vivian El Jaber, Juan M. Barreiro, and Gera Maleh.

THE PENGUIN LESSONS is set to debut in select theaters March 28th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics. Watch the official trailer below.

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Freaky Tales

March 30, 2025

FREAKY TALES is a 2024 anthology action comedy film written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 18th, 2024.

Set in 1987 Oakland, Freaky Tales is a multi-track mixtape of colorful characters — an NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teen punks, neo-Nazis, and a debt collector — on a collision course in a fever dream of showdowns and battles. Executive produced by hip-hop pioneer Too $hort, and featuring an all-star ensemble including

The cast includes Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud, and Tom Hanks.

FREAKY TALES is set to debut in theaters April 4th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailer below.

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Hell of a Summer

March 30, 2025

HELL OF A SUMMER is a 2023 comedy horror film written and directed by Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk. It premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023, and was eventually acquired by Neon for distribution.

Counselor Jason Hochberg (Fred Hechinger) arrives at Camp Pineway thinking his biggest problem is that he feels out of touch with his teenage co-workers. What he doesn’t know is that a masked killer is lurking on the campgrounds, brutally picking counselors off one by one.

The cast includes Fred Hechinger, Abby Quinn, D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Billy Bryk, Finn Wolfhard, Pardis Saremi, Rosebud Baker, and Adam Pally.

HELL OF A SUMMER is set to debut in theaters April 4th, courtesy of Neon. Watch the official trailer below.

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A Working Man

March 23, 2025

A WORKING MAN is a 2025 action thriller from directed by David Ayer, from a screenplay by Chuck Dixon and Sylvester Stallone. Ayer previously directed the hit 2024 revenge thriller THE BEEKEEPER (our full review here), also starring Jason Statham.

Levon Cade (Jason Statham) left his profession behind to work construction and be a good dad to his daughter. But when a local girl vanishes, he's asked to return to the skills that made him a mythic figure in the shadowy world of counter-terrorism.

The cast includes Jason Statham, David Harbour, Michael Peña, Emmett J. Scanlan, Jason Flemyng, and Maximilian Osinski.

A WORKING MAN is set to debut in theaters March 28th, courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios. Watch the official trailers below.

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The Woman in the Yard

March 23, 2025

THE WOMAN IN THE YARD is a 2025 psychological horror film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Carry-On, The Shallows) and written by Sam Stefanak.

A woman in black appears on a family's front lawn and delivers a chilling warning. No one knows where she came from, what she wants, or when she will leave.

The cast includes Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili, Russell Hornsby, Peyton Jackson, and Estella Kahiha.

THE WOMAN IN THE YARD arrives in theaters March 28th, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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Death of a Unicorn

March 23, 2025

DEATH OF A UNICORN is a 2025 horror comedy film written and directed by Alex Scharfman in her feature-film debut.

Father-Daughter duo Riley (Jenna Ortega) and Elliot (Paul Rudd) hit a unicorn with their car and bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO.

The cast includes Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant

DEATH OF A UNICORN is set to debut in theaters March 28th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailers below.

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The Ballad of Wallis Island

March 23, 2025

THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND is a 2025 comedy drama film directed by James Griffiths, from a screenplay by Tom Basden and Tim Key. The film was an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it will premiere on January 25th. The project began as a short film Key and Basden made with James Griffiths and produced by Moxie Pictures.

Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric millionaire lottery winner who lives alone on a secluded island, tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite band McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan) back together to perform at a special, private event on his island.

The cast includes Tim Key, Tom Basden, Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen, and Arron Long.

THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND is set to debut in limited theaters March 28th, courtesy of Focus Features. Watch the official trailers below.

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MobLand

March 23, 2025

MOBLAND is a 2025 crime drama television series created by Ronan Bennett, who is set to write the entire series. The series began as The Donovans, an origin story to the Showtime series Ray Donovan, following the Donovan family, but as it developed further, it was reworked into its own standalone story. Guy Ritchie is attached to direct some episodes in the series.

Power is up for grabs as the Harrigans and Stevensons, two warring London crime families, clash in a kill-or-be-killed battle that threatens to topple empires and ruin lives. Caught in the crossfire is Harry Da Souza, the street-smart ‘fixer’ as dangerous as he is handsome, who knows too well where loyalties lie when opposing forces collide. As kingdom goes up against kingdom, lines will be crossed - and the only saving grace is a bet-your-life guarantee: family above everything.

The cast includes Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Mandeep Dhillon, Jasmine Jobson, Alex Fine, Geoff Bell, Daniel Betts, Lisa Dwan, and Emily Barber.

MOBLAND is set to debut March 30th on Paramount Plus. Watch the official trailer below.

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Mid-Century Modern

March 23, 2025

MID-CENTURY MODERN is a 2025 comedy sitcom created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan (Will & Grace), executive produced by Ryan Murphy, and directed by James Burrows.

After an unexpected death three best friends decide to embrace their golden years together in sun-soaked Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother.

The cast includes Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane, Nathan Lee Graham, Linda Lavin, Clinton Leupp, and Bruno Amato.

MID-CENTURY MODERN is set to debut March 28th only on Hulu. Watch the official trailer below.

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Holland

March 23, 2025

HOLLAND is a 2025 mystery thriller film directed by Mimi Cave and written by Andrew Sodroski. The film is scheduled to premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Festival on March 9th, 2025.

A woman's picture-perfect life in quaint Holland, Michigan crumbles, when she and a friend uncover a twisted secret in their midst.

The cast includes Nicole Kidman, Gael García Bernal, Matthew Macfadyen, and Jude Hill.

HOLLAND is set to debut March 27th only on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer below.

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