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Rental Family

November 16, 2025

RENTAL FAMILY is a 2025 coming-of-age drama film directed by Hikari, from a screenplay she co-wrote with Stephen Blahut. The film is scheduled to premiere at ‪the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

A lonely American actor (Brendan Fraser) living in Tokyo starts working for a Japanese "rental family" company to play stand-in roles in other people's lives. Along the way, he finds surprising connections and unexpected joys within his built-in family.

The cast includes Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Gorman, and Akira Emoto.

RENTAL FAMILY is set to debut in theaters November 21st, courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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SISU: Road to Revenge

November 16, 2025

SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE is a 2025 action war thriller film written and directed by Jalmari Helander. The film is a follow-up to the hit 2022 film, SISU (preview and trailer here)

Returning to the house where his family was brutally murdered during the war, “the man who refuses to die” (Jorma Tommila) dismantles it, loads it on a truck, and is determined to rebuild it somewhere safe in their honor. When the Red Army commander who killed his family (Stephen Lang) comes back hellbent on finishing the job, a relentless, eye-popping cross-country chase ensues - a fight to the death, full of clever, unbelievable action set pieces.

The cast includes Jorma Tommila, Richard Brake, and Stephen Lang.

SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE is set to debut in theaters November 21st, courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

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Train Dreams

November 16, 2025

TRAIN DREAMS is a 2025 drama film directed by Clint Bentley from a screenplay he co-wrote with Greg Kwedar, based on the 2011 novella by Denis Johnson. The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26th, 2025.

Logger Robert Grainier (Edgerton) works to develop the railroad across the United States causing him to spend vast times away from his wife (Jones) and daughter, and is struggling with his place in a changing world.

The cast includes Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Clifton Collins Jr., Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy.

TRAIN DREAMS is set to debut in select theaters November 7th before a streaming release on Netflix November 21st. Watch the official trailers below.

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The Running Man

November 9, 2025

THE RUNNING MAN is a 2025 dystopian action black comedy film co-written, produced and directed by Edgar Wright, based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman). It is the second adaptation of the book following the 1987 film, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role.

​In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

The cast includes Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Sean Hayes, Jayme Lawson, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin.

THE RUNNING MAN is set to debut in theaters November 14th, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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Keeper

November 9, 2025

KEEPER is a 2025 horror film directed by Osgood Perkins, from a story by Nick Lepard. It is Perkin’s third horror film following Longlegs, and The Monkey. Neon acquired the distribution rights to the film at the 2024 Cannes Film Market.

A couple escapes for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm (Rossif Sutherland) suddenly returns to the city, Liz (Tatiana Maslany) finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that unveils the cabin’s horrifying secrets.

The cast includes Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, Birkett Turton, Erin Boyes, Tess Degenstein, and Claire Friesen.

KEEPER is set to debut in theaters November 14th, courtesy of Neon. Watch the official trailers below.

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Sorry, Baby

November 9, 2025

SORRY, BABY is a 2025 coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Eva Victor, who also stars in the film.

Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on - for everyone around her, at least.

The cast includes with Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges, John Carroll Lynch, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack, Hettienne Park, and E.R. Fightmaster..

SORRY, BABY is set to debut in select theaters June 17th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailer below.

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Predator: Badlands

November 2, 2025

PREDATOR: BADLANDS is a 2025 sci-fi horror thriller film directed by Dan Trachtenberg (Prey), from a screenplay by Patrick Aison, Jim Thomas, and John Thomas.

In the future on a remote planet, a young Predator (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Elle Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

PREDATOR: BADLANDS is set to debut in theaters November 7th, courtesy of 20th Century Studios. Watch the official trailers below.

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Christy

November 2, 2025

CHRISTY is a 2025 biographical sports drama film directed by David Michôd (Animal Kingdom, Flesh and Bone, The King), from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mirrah Foulkes and Katherine Fugate.

Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster).

But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.

The cast includes Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Coleman Pedigo, Merritt Wever, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Chad L. Coleman, and Tony Cavalero.

CHRISTY is set to debut in theaters November 7th, courtesy of Elevation Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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Nuremberg

November 2, 2025

NUREMBERG is a 2025 historical war drama film written and directed by James Vanderbilt, based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai.

The Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon), have the task of ensuring the Nazi regime answers for the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust while a US Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) is locked in a dramatic psychological duel with former Reichsmarschall Herman Göring (Russell Crowe).

The cast includes Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Leo Woodall, and Michael Shannon.

NUREMBERG is set to debut in theaters November 7th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics. Watch the official trailer below.

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Sentimental Value

October 30, 2025

SENTIMENTAL VALUE (Norwegian: Affeksjonsverdi) is a 2025 Norwegian comedy-drama film directed by Joachim Trier, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eskil Vogt. The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 21st, where it received widespread acclaim and won the Grand Prix.

Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics.

The cast includes Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, Cory Michael Smith, and Anders Danielsen Lie.

SENTIMENTAL VALUE is set to debut in limited theaters November 7th, courtesy of Neon. Watch the official trailers below.

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Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

October 19, 2025

SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE is a 2025 biographical musical drama film about American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bruce Springsteen. The film is written and directed by Scott Cooper, based on Warren Zanes' 2023 biography Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska.

The story behind the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album when he was a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggling to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past.

The cast includes Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen, and also includes Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, Odessa Young, Gaby Hoffmann, Marc Maron, and David Krumholtz in supporting roles.

SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE is set to debut in theaters October 24th, courtesy of 20th Century Studios. Watch the official trailers below.

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Regretting You

October 19, 2025

REGRETTING YOU is a 2025 romantic drama film directed by Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) from a screenplay by Susan McMartin. It is based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Colleen Hoover (It Ends With Us).

Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) explore what’s left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover each other.

The cast includes Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, Mason Thames, Willa Fitzgerald, Scott Eastwood, and Clancy Brown.

REGRETTING YOU is set to debut in theaters October 24th, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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Shelby Oaks

October 19, 2025

SHELBY OAKS is a 2024 supernatural horror mystery film produced, written, and directed by Chris Stuckmann in his feature directorial debut. Producers include Mike Flanagan, Aaron B. Koontz, Cameron Burns, and Ashleigh Snead. The film had its world premiere at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival on July 20, 2024.

A woman's desperate search for her long-lost sister falls into obsession upon realizing that the imaginary demon from their childhood may have been real.

The cast includes Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Michael Beach, Robin Bartlett, and Keith David.

SHELBY OAKS is set to debut in theaters October 3rd, courtesy of Neon. Watch the official trailers below.

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IT: Welcome to Derry

October 19, 2025

IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is a 2025 supernatural horror television series based on Stephen King's 1986 novel It, serving as a prequel to the films It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019). The series was developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs, all of whom were involved in the It films.

It will follow the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King It series.

The cast includes Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, Stephen Rider, and Bill Skarsgård.

IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is set to debut October 26th on HBO Max, consisting of nine episodes. Watch the official trailers below.

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A House of Dynamite

October 19, 2025

A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE is a 2025 political thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Noah Oppenheim. it follows the U.S. government official response to a single nuclear missile launched by an unidentified enemy. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2025, where it was nominated for the Golden Lion.

At the White House, U.S. government officials scramble to deal with an incoming nuclear missile launched by a foreign power at the city of Chicago.

The cast includes Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke.

A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE will have a limited theatrical release on October 10th, before streaming on Netflix on October 24th. Watch the official trailers below.

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If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

October 19, 2025

IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU is a 2025 psychological dark comedy drama film written and directed by Mary Bronstein. It had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 24th, 2025.

With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child’s mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.

The cast includes Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, Danielle Macdonald, Christian Slater, and A$AP Rocky.

IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU is set to debut in theaters October 10th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailer below.

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Honey Don't

October 19, 2025

HONEY DON'T! is a 2025 dark comedy thriller film directed by Ethan Coen, from a screenplay by Coen and Tricia Cooke.

A small-town private investigator named Honey O’Donahue (Margaret Qualley) delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.

The cast includes Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, and Chris Evans. A new comedy from Ethan Coen. Only in theaters August 22!

HONEY DON’T is set to debut in theaters August 22nd, courtesy of Focus Features. Watch the official trailer below.

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Eleanor the Great

October 19, 2025

ELEANOR THE GREAT is a 2025 drama film directed by Scarlett Johansson, from a screenplay by Tory Kamen.

After a devastating loss, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein (June Squibb), 94, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.

The cast includes June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, Rita Zohar, and Chiwetel Ejiofor

ELEANOR THE GREAT is set to debut in theaters September 26th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics. Watch the official trailer below.

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Black Phone 2

October 12, 2025

BLACK PHONE 2 is a 2025 horror thriller film directed by Scott Derrickson, from a screenplay he co-wrote with C. Robert Cargill. The film, which is a sequel to the hit 2022 horror film THE BLACK PHONE (our full review here), will be produced by Jason Blum for Blumhouse, Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill. Joe Hill and Ryan Turek are executive producer. Universal and Blumhouse will present the Crooked Highway Production.

As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake.

The cast includes Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and Miguel Mora.

BLACK PHONE 2 is set to debut in theaters October 17th, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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Good Fortune

October 12, 2025

GOOD FORTUNE is a 2025 coming-of-age comedy drama film written and directed by Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation, Master of None).

A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen).

The cast includes Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Keanu Reeves.

GOOD FORTUNE is set to debut in theaters October 17th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailers below.

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