Month: May 2026

NEW MOVIES: May 28 – June 3, 2026, “The Breadwinner,” “Power Ballad,” “Pressure,” “Backrooms”

THE BREADWINNER

The Breadwinner is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Eric Appel, based on a script by Nate Bargatze and Dan Lagana. The film stars Bargatze in his film debut, as well as Mandy Moore, Colin Jost, Zach Cherry, Martin Herlihy, Kumail Nanjiani, and Will Forte.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 29, 2026.

Premise

After his wife lands a deal on Shark Tank, Nate Wilcox[2] has to become a stay-at-home dad.

Cast

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POWER BALLAD

Power Ballad is a 2026 musical comedy drama film directed and co-written by John Carney and starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor.

Power Ballad had its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival on March 1, 2026, and is scheduled to be released in select theaters on May 29, before expanding wide on June 5.

Premise

Rick Power, a wedding singer, meets washed-up former boy band singer Danny Wilson at a wedding one night, and they bond over a jam session. After the jam session, Danny steals one of Rick’s songs, and it becomes a number-one hit. This brings Danny back into the public eye, leading Rick to seek revenge and recognition.

Cast

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PRESSURE

Pressure is an upcoming war drama film directed and edited by Anthony Maras, written by Maras and David Haig, and based on Haig’s 2014 stage play. It stars Andrew Scott as meteorologist James Stagg and Brendan Fraser as Dwight D. Eisenhower, along with Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Damian Lewis in supporting roles.

Premise

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Group Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice: launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.

Cast

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BACKROOMS

Backrooms is an upcoming American science fiction horror film[3] directed by Kane Parsons in his feature-length directorial debut and written by Will Soodik.[4] It is based on Parsons’ web series and inspired by the “Backrooms” creepypasta. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.

Backrooms is scheduled for release in theaters by A24 on May 29, 2026.

Premise

Therapist Dr. Mary Kline ventures into an otherworldly dimension in search of her missing patient, Clark.[5]

Cast

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5/25/2026 #TheBreadwinner #PowerBallad #Pressure #Backrooms

NEW MOVIES: May 21-27, 2026, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu,” “Tuner,” “I Love Boosters,” “Ask E. Jean”

STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU

The Mandalorian and Grogu, also known as Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,[3] is a 2026 American film directed by Jon Favreau and co-written by Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Noah Kloor. Produced by Lucasfilm and 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). Pedro Pascal stars as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian, a character who was also portrayed on set by Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder. Additionally, Jeremy Allen White and Sigourney Weaver play major roles. In the film, set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic to rescue Rotta the Hutt (White) in exchange for information on a target.

Favreau and Filoni wrote a fourth season of The Mandalorian by February 2023, but production was delayed by the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes. During this time, Lucasfilm reevaluated its plans for the franchise and decided to prioritize a Mandalorian film over the fourth season. The Mandalorian and Grogu were announced in January 2024, with Favreau directing and co-writing with Filoni and Kloor, and Pascal reprising his role from the series. Filming began in California in August 2024 and was completed by December of that year. Further casting was revealed around and after filming, including the return of various characters from The Mandalorian and other Star Wars media.

The Mandalorian and Grogu premiered on May 14, 2026, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, and it is scheduled for release in the United States on May 22.

Premise

Following the fall of the Galactic Empire, during a period where remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy, the New Republic enlists Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu to rescue Rotta the Hutt in exchange for information from the Hutt clan on a New Republic target.[4][5]

Cast

  • Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian:
    A Mandalorian and veteran bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy,[6] whose face is often hidden by a helmet.[7] Pascal said the film marked the start of a new chapter after the end of The Mandalorian’s third season (2023), in which Djarin agreed to work for the New Republic. Pascal said this gave the character a chance to combine his bounty hunter skills with doing “what he knows is right” by working for “the good guys.”[8] After the third season showed Djarin paying penance for removing his helmet, which goes against the Mandalorian creed, the film unmasks the character again. Director Jon Favreau said they did not make this decision lightly and were balancing the established story with their wish to show more of Pascal’s face. Pascal felt the unmasking was justified in the film.[7]

  • Grogu:
    The Mandalorian’s ward, who is an infant of the same species as Yoda. Grogu is created with animatronics and puppetry, augmented with visual effects.[9][10] Producer Kathleen Kennedy said the character was a “perfect example of a character that has to emote and you have to feel connected to” them without hearing them speak.[11]
  • Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt:
    The son of the deceased crime lord Jabba the Hutt. White provides the voice for Rotta,[12] speaking in Galactic Basic (represented by English) and Huttese. He took inspiration from Jabba’s voice in previous Star Wars media. Unlike previous Hutts, Rotta is a physical threat who participates in gladiator-style fights. Favreau compared him to Adonis Creed from the Creed films, saying both characters live in the shadow of their famous fathers.[13]
  • Sigourney Weaver as Ward: A colonel and leader of the New Republic’s Adelphi Rangers who previously served as a pilot for the Rebel Alliance[14][15]

Additionally, reprising their roles from previous Star Wars media are Jonny Coyne as Janu, the leader of a faction of Galactic Empire remnants [independent source needed], co-writer Dave Filoni as New Republic X-wing pilot Trapper Wolf,[18] and Steve Blum as the voice of New Republic pilot Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios. Other returning Star Wars characters include Jabba the Hutt’s twin cousins, the Kyuzo bounty hunter Embo,[19] and members of the Anzellan species.[20] Martin Scorsese provides the voice of Ardennian shopkeeper Hugo,[21] while Matthew Willig portrays Hogsbreth.[17]

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TUNER

Tuner is a 2025 crime thriller film directed by Daniel Roher and written by Roher and Robert Ramsey. The film stars Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu, Lior Raz, Tovah Feldshuh, Jean Reno, and Dustin Hoffman.

Tuner had its world premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2025, and is scheduled for release in the United States by Black Bear Pictures on May 22, 2026.

Plot

Niki White is the apprentice to New York City piano tuner Harry Horowitz, a friend of his late father. Once a gifted musician, Niki suffers from hyperacusis and can no longer play piano, wearing ear protection at all times against loud noises. After Harry forgets the combination to his safe, Niki teaches himself to open it with his heightened hearing, discovering a talent for safecracking.

While tuning at a music conservatory, Niki meets Ruthie, a driven student pianist. At a wealthy client’s home, he interrupts a trio of Israeli thieves and breaks into the safe for them, earning a job offer from their leader, Uri. With Harry’s encouragement, Niki strikes up a romance with Ruthie after repairing her treasured piano and reveals that it took years of exposure therapy to manage his sensitivity to sound.

When Harry is hospitalized after a heart attack, Niki accepts Uri’s offer, determined to save Harry and his wife, Marla, from debt. Proving himself on Uri’s own safe, Niki joins Uri, his accomplice Yoni, and nephew Benny as they use their security company to rob wealthy homes. Overcoming Ruthie’s misgivings about their relationship, Niki gives her a stolen watch and introduces her to Marla and the bedridden Harry, secretly paying his hospital bills.

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I LOVE BOOSTERS

I Love Boosters is a 2026 American crime comedy film written and directed by Boots Riley and starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore.

The film premiered at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 12, 2026, and will be released theatrically in the United States by Neon on May 22. It received positive reviews from critics.

Premise

In a surreal version of the San Francisco Bay Area, a group of shoplifters, known as “boosters,” take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven after she steals their designs.

Cast

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ASK E. JEAN

Ask E. Jean is a 2025 American documentary film directed and produced by Ivy Meeropol. It follows the life and career of E. Jean Carroll and her legal battles against Donald Trump.

It had its world premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2025. It is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026, by Abramorama.

Production

E. Jean Carroll previously declined attempts to make a documentary about her; however, her mind changed after being asked by Ivy Meeropol and after viewing her work.[1][2] Graydon Carter and Sheila Nevins are among the executive producers.[3] Some backers asked to have their names removed from the project due to the political environment.[4]

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5/18/2026 #TheMandalorian&Grogu #Tuner #ILoveBoosters #AskE.Jean

NEW MOVIES: May 14-20, 2026, “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” “Driver’s Ed,” “In the Grey,” “Is God Is”

THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLIN

The Wizard of the Kremlin (French: Le Mage du Kremlin) is a 2025 English-language French political satire film directed by Olivier Assayas and co-written with Emmanuel Carrère. It is based on the 2022 novel by Giuliano da Empoli.[2] It follows the fictional government official Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano) during the final years of the Soviet Union and the turbulent early years of the Russian Federation as a young Vladimir Putin (Jude Law) rises to power. It also stars Alicia Vikander, Will Keen, Tom Sturridge, and Jeffrey Wright.

The Wizard of the Kremlin had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 31 August 2025, where it was nominated for the Golden Lion.[3]

Premise

Vadim Baranov morphs from a young artist in 1990s Russia into an influential government official and spin doctor at the heart of the government.[4]

Cast

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DRIVER’S ED

Driver’s Ed is a 2025 American comedy film directed by Bobby Farrelly, written by Thomas Moffett, and starring Sam Nivola, Kumail Nanjiani, and Molly Shannon.

The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2025.[1][2]

Premise

A teenager steals his driver’s ed teacher’s car to take his friends on a road trip to visit his college freshman girlfriend.[3]

Cast

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IN THE GREY

In the Grey is a 2026 American action thriller film written, co-produced, and directed by Guy Ritchie. Produced by Black Bear Pictures, the film stars Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, Kristofer Hivju, Fisher Stevens, and Rosamund Pike.

In the Grey is scheduled for release in the United States on May 15, 2026.

Premise

A secret elite team of agents is tasked with reclaiming a vast fortune stolen by a ruthless tyrant.

Cast

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IS GOD IS

Is God Is is an American play by Aleshea Harris. In 2018, a production directed by Taibi Magar opened Off-Broadway at Soho Rep and ran from February 6 to March 11.[1] The play looks at deviant morality, familial dysfunction, being a Black girl/woman, and patricide.[2][3]

A film adaptation of the play, written and directed by Harris for distribution by Orion Pictures, began filming in 2024 and was scheduled for release on May 15, 2026.[4][5]

Plot

Twenty-one-year-old African-American twin sisters Racine and Anaia were burned and scarred as babies. Racine has burn scars on her arms, back, and neck, and Anaia has scars on her arms, face, and neck. After receiving a letter in their apartment in the Northeast, they journey to the Dirty South to the deathbed of their mother, who is known as “She” or “God” and has scars all over her body. SHE informs them that their father, referred to as “Man,” set the fire that burned the three of them. SHE instructs the sisters to go west to the Valley to find and kill him for revenge. The sisters travel to the Valley to face Man and his new family.

Cast:

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5/11/2026 #TheWizardofTheKremlin #Driver’sEd #InTheGrey #IsGodIs

NEW MOVIES: May 7-13, 2026, “Mortal Kombat II,” “Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour,” “The Sheep Detectives,” “Louder Than Guns”

MORTAL KOMBAT II

Mortal Kombat II is a 2026 American martial arts fantasy film, a sequel to Mortal Kombat (2021) and the fourth installment in the Mortal Kombat film series, both based on the video game series Mortal Kombat. It is directed by Simon McQuoid and written by Jeremy Slater. It stars returning cast members Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman (in a different role), Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada, with Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, and Tati Gabrielle joining the cast.

Following the release of Mortal Kombat in April 2021, producer Todd Garner, writer Greg Russo, and director McQuoid began discussions about the franchise’s future, including standalone films focused on Johnny Cage and Bi-Han/Sub-Zero, as well as a sequel to the 2021 film. By 2022, New Line Cinema green-lit the sequel, with Slater penning the screenplay and McQuoid returning to direct. Filming began in June 2023 in Australia, was paused in mid-July due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, resumed in mid-November, and concluded in late January 2024.

Mortal Kombat II premiered at TCL Chinese Theater on April 27, 2026, and is scheduled for theatrical release by Warner Bros. Pictures on May 8, 2026. A third film is in development.

Premise

The champions of Earthrealm, joined by Johnny Cage, are forced into battle against one another as they attempt to resist the rule of Shao Kahn, whose rise threatens the survival of Earthrealm and its defenders.[2]

Cast

Series co-creator Ed Boon has a cameo in the film as a bartender.[13]

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BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR

Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour was the seventh headlining concert tour by American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, in support of her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft (2024).[2] The tour, announced on April 29, 2024, began on September 29, 2024, at the Videotron Center in Quebec City and concluded on November 23, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Nat & Alex Wolff, Towa Bird, The Marías, Young Miko, Ashnikko, Finneas, Tom Odell, Lola Young, Syd, Magdalena Bay, Yoasobi, Fujii Kaze, and Men I Trust performed as supporting acts.

An accompanying 3D concert film, documenting the Manchester shows and co-directed by Eilish and James Cameron, is set to be theatrically released by Paramount Pictures on May 8, 2026.[3]

Background

Billie Eilish announced the release of her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, on April 8, 2024.[4] On April 29, a few weeks before the album’s release, she announced the dates for Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour. The announcement was followed by a tour trailer posted on her official YouTube account, featuring a compilation of videos from her previous concerts and a teaser for the song “Lunch,” which she previously teased during the Coachella Festival.[5] She announced 81 dates across North America, Oceania, and Europe. On September 30, she announced two additional dates for Inglewood to be held on December 20 and 21 at the Kia Forum, bringing the total to five shows at the venue.[6]

On May 19, 2025, Eilish announced two shows in Japan and a second North American leg.[7]

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THE SHEEP DETECTIVES

The Sheep Detectives is a 2026 mystery comedy film directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin, based on the 2005 novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. The film features an ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, and Emma Thompson, with the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, and Brett Goldstein.

The film had its special advanced preview screenings on May 2, 2026, and in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios and internationally by Sony Pictures Releasing International on 8 May 2026. The film received positive reviews from critics.

Premise

A flock of sheep set off to solve the mystery of who murdered their beloved shepherd.

Cast

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LOUDER THAN GUNS

Ketch Secor Documentary ‘Louder Than Guns’ To Get Theatrical Release Through Abramorama

Abramorama has acquired the North American theatrical rights to Louder Than Guns, a documentary from Executive Producers Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, Former NPR Morning Edition host David Greene, and director Doug Pray. 

The film will open on May 8 at DCTV Firehouse Cinema in New York City, followed by a North American rollout to additional cities. In addition to the rollout, the film’s creators will co-present in Nashville with Voices for a Safer Tennessee, a non-profit committed to protecting communities and respecting the Second Amendment. On May 18, a 60-minute version of the film will air on PBS Nashville and affiliate stations as part of the celebrated Reel South documentary series. Apr 14, 2026

Writers and executive producers:

Ketch Secor is a musician, storyteller, and cultural ambassador best known as the founder and frontman of Old Crow Medicine Show, the two-time GRAMMY Award–winning band and Grand Ole Opry members whose influence has helped shape modern American roots music. He co-wrote “Wagon Wheel” with Bob Dylan, a song that has become one of the most enduring in American music—achieving diamond certification with over 13 million units sold and reaching new audiences through Darius Rucker’s chart-topping version. Beyond the stage, Secor’s work spans film, television, writing, and live performance. He currently serves as the host of Nashville PBS’s long-running series Tennessee Crossroads, where he explores the people, places, and culture that define the state. He was also an advisor, historical consultant, and featured participant in Ken Burns’ acclaimed documentary, Country Music. Secor’s creative work often centers on American history, identity, and shared experience. His recent projects—including documentary filmmaking, theatrical works, and published writing—reflect an ongoing exploration of the country’s past and present. His New York Times opinion piece, “Country Music Can Lead America Out of Its Obsession with Guns,” written in the aftermath of the Covenant School shooting, helped inspire the documentary Louder Than Guns. He is also a co-founder of the Episcopal School of Nashville and a father of two.

David Greene has spent 25 years as a print and radio journalist, including stints covering the White House, serving as Moscow Bureau Chief for NPR, and hosting NPR’s Morning Edition, the most widely heard radio news program in the US. He won numerous journalism awards, including for his coverage of President Obama’s speech on race in America, his stories about state-sponsored violence against gay men in Russia, and his reporting from Libya during the Arab Spring. David loves interviewing celebrities and presidents—but not as much as he loves telling the stories of real people who don’t get as much attention as they should. That’s why to truly understand Russia, he wrote a New York Times bestselling book about the Russian people, doing what he does best: sitting in bars and living rooms, listening without judgment, seeking connection, and learning lessons about how we can overcome what divides us.

Director and Editor:

Doug Pray’s candid portraits of American subcultures and maverick individuals have led him to numerous festivals, critical raves, and awards. His feature documentary films include “Love, Lizzo” (HBO Max), “Big Rig” (a 21,000-mile road film about independent truck drivers), and the Emmy Award-winning “Art & Copy.” His first two films, “Hype!” the definitive story of the Seattle music scene, and “Scratch,” about DJs and the birth of hip-hop, are ranked among the best music docs of all time. In television, Doug executive produced Netflix’s 3-part series, “Arnold,” about Arnold Schwarzenegger; he won a Grammy for Best Music Film (plus 5 Emmy nominations) for his work as executive producer, writer, and editor of HBO’s “The Defiant Ones.” He also executive produced “From Cradle to Stage” with Dave Grohl and the popular AppleTV+ series “Home.” Doug was born in Denver, raised in Wisconsin, and lives in Los Angeles.

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5/4/2026 #MortalKombatII #BillieEilish:HitMeHardandSoftTour #TheSheepDetectives #LouderThanGuns

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