NEW MOVIES: April 16-22, 2026, “Normal,” “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,” “Lorne,” “Wasteman”

NORMAL

Normal is a 2025 American action film directed by Ben Wheatley and written by Derek Kolstad, based on a story by Kolstad and Bob Odenkirk. Odenkirk also stars in the film alongside Henry Winkler and Lena Headey.

The film premiered in the Midnight Madness program at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025. It is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States by Magnolia Pictures on April 17, 2026.

Plot

Ulysses arrives in Normal, Minnesota, during the wintertime to serve as interim sheriff following the death of the town’s previous sheriff. He quickly develops friendly interactions with his deputies, town residents, and local shopkeepers, and the mayor offers to appoint him permanent sheriff. However, just days into the job, a bank robbery draws him to the local bank. When he enters to negotiate with the robbers, his own deputies open fire on him, revealing that the town’s law enforcement is compromised. Inside the bank, Ulysses discovers a hidden cache of cash, gold bars, and military-grade weapons tied to a criminal operation connected to the Yakuza.

Rather than arrest the two bank robbers, Lori and Keith, Ulysses allies with them after realizing they have stumbled into a larger conspiracy. The three unbox some of the weapons stored in the vault and use them to fight their way out of the bank. Moving down the town’s main street, they engage in a series of violent confrontations with townspeople, including shopkeepers Ulysses had met earlier. Multiple residents are killed during these encounters as Ulysses and the robbers attempt to escape.

During the robbery, a Yakuza operative working as a bank security guard sends a coded message alerting Yakuza leaders to a threat against their operation. In response, a group of Yakuza members departs Japan on a private jet bound for Normal.

Lori and Keith leave the town on a snowplow. Ulysses continues alone and makes his way back to the sheriff’s office, where he is trapped by Moira, a town resident whom Ulysses had befriended the previous day. Alex, the deceased sheriff’s adult child, intervenes and shoots Moira before she can kill Ulysses. Ulysses deputizes Alex, and the two join forces.

Cast

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LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, or simply The Mummy, is an upcoming American supernatural horror film written and directed by Lee Cronin. A reimagining of The Mummy franchise, the film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Verónica Falcón. James Wan and Jason Blum produce the film through their respective production banners, Atomic Monster and Blumhouse Productions, alongside Wicked/Good.

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is scheduled to be released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on April 17, 2026.

Premise

The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace— eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.[2]

— Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema

Cast

  • Jack Reynor as Charlie Cannon, a journalist
  • Laia Costa as Larissa Cannon, Charlie’s wife
  • May Calamawy
  • Natalie Grace as Katie Cannon, Charlie and Larissa’s middle child, who went missing
  • Verónica Falcón as Carmen, Larissa’s mother
  • May Elghety
  • Shylo Molina as Sebastián Cannon, Charlie and Larissa’s eldest child
  • Billie Roy as Maud Cannon, Charlie and Larissa’s youngest child
  • Hayat Kamille as the Magician

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LORNE

Lorne is an upcoming American documentary film directed and produced by Morgan Neville about the creator of Saturday Night Live, Lorne Michaels.

The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on April 17, 2026, by Focus Features.

Production

The film features exclusive and archival footage, as well as interviews with notorious Saturday Night Live personalities, including Tina Fey, Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, and John Mulaney, along with Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Kristen Wiig, Mike Myers, and Paul Simon.[2][3] Alan Lowe edited the film, lasting from 2024 to 2025.[4] Darian Sahanaja composed the score for the film.[5]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on April 17, 2026, by Focus Features.[2]

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WASTEMAN

Wasteman is a 2025 British prison film directed by Cal McMau and written by Hunter Andrews and Eoin Doran. The film stars David Jonsson and Tom Blyth.

Wasteman premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2025 and was released in the United Kingdom by Lionsgate on 20 February 2026.

Plot

Taylor, a prison cook who has been incarcerated for 13 years, is informed he is eligible for early release on the basis that he maintains good behavior. Taylor regularly does haircuts for fellow prisoners Gaz and Paul, from whom he buys drugs to fuel his addiction. He manages to make contact with his now 14-year-old, estranged son, Adam.

While struggling to fill out the form for his release, Taylor is assigned a new cellmate, Dee, who starts selling drugs not long after his arrival, taking business away from Gaz and Paul. Taylor and Dee start to form a friendship, with Taylor opening up about how he accidentally killed a teenager by selling him drugs to provide for Adam, which landed him in prison with a manslaughter charge. Dee lets Taylor use his phone to contact Adam and also sends Adam a pair of expensive trainers via his friend on the outside as a present from Taylor. Frustrated with how Dee has taken away their control over the prison’s drug trade, Gaz and Paul violently attack and beat him unconscious while Taylor stands back helplessly. Afterward, the pair forced Taylor to punch Dee, filming it to share around the prison. Dee is taken to the hospital to recover.

Upon Dee’s return, he attacks Taylor for not backing him up. Taylor is forced to become a mule for Dee, collecting drug drops from the courtyard. While running a drop over to Dee, Taylor is stopped by Gaz and his associates. Their attempts to get Taylor to give them the drugs are stopped when Dee attacks them all, inciting a riot among the prisoners. Tensions further escalate when Gaz and Paul post a video inciting other prisoners to kill Dee in exchange for money. At the same time, Taylor starts to go “cold turkey,” withdrawing from the Subutex drug he had become dependent on.

Cast

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4/14/2026 #Normal #LeeCronin’sTheMummy #Lorne #Wasteman

 

NEW MOVIES: April 9-15, 2026, “Steal This Story, Please!,” “You, Me & Tuscany,” “Mermaid,” “Hunting Matthew Nichols”

STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!

Steal This Story, Please! is a 2025 documentary film that explores the life and career of independent investigative journalist Amy Goodman and her work on the news program Democracy Now!. It was directed by Oscar-nominated, Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal.[2][3] Musician and political activist Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave) and actress and political activist Rosario Dawson are among the executive producers.[1]

For its world premiere, Steal This Story, Please! opened the DC/DOX film festival in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2025.[1][4] The international premiere took place on November 15, 2025, at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam.[5] In both instances, the screening was followed by an in-person discussion involving Amy Goodman and filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin about the importance of independent journalism.[1][6]

Cast

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YOU, ME & TUSCANY

You, Me & Tuscany is an upcoming American romantic comedy film directed by Kat Coiro and written by Ryan Engle. The film stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page. The film takes place in Italy and tells the story of a young cook who squats in an abandoned Tuscan villa owned by a man she barely knows, and she meets the owner’s cousin.

The film is scheduled for release in the United States by Universal Pictures on April 10, 2026.

Premise

A free-spirited young cook named Anna makes a brash decision to squat in an abandoned Tuscan villa owned by a man she barely knows, leading to a whole new world of adventure, lies, and love when she meets Michael, the homeowner’s cousin.[2]

Cast

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MERMAID

The film is poised to be a much-anticipated action-comedy. The film is all set to release in the first week of April. The film poses a mythical story with a hint of modern comedy. Johnny Pemberton stars as a struggling Florida man who suddenly discovers a mysterious, wounded mermaid.

As rumors spread about the magical creature, dangerous outsiders begin closing in quickly. Our desperate protagonist will stop at nothing to keep herself entirely safe. Blending intense creature mythology with raw human emotion, the wild supporting cast includes famous actors like Robert Patrick, Tom Arnold, and very funny Kevin Nealon.

Release date for Mermaid (2026)

The action comedy film is widely circulated by Utopia.

The first occurrence of the horror drama is poised for April 8, 2026.

Cast details explored

  • Johnny Pemberton as Doug: He’s our main guy, a total trainwreck of an addict who gets canned from cleaning strip club fish tanks, then literally fishes a mermaid out of the Gulf.
  • Julia Valentine Larson as Destiny: The injured mermaid herself. Doug hides her in his bathtub, making her his weirdly scaled shot at redemption.
  • Robert Patrick as Ron Bocca: Bringing his usual terrifying intensity, he’s the main villain scheming to steal the creature.
  • Devyn McDowell as Layla: Doug’s young daughter. She’s pretty much the sole emotional anchor in his mess of a life.
  • Kevin Nealon as Keith: One of the quirky locals pulled into the madness.
  • Tom Arnold as Todd: Just pure, loud, chaotic energy. He fits this grungy universe so perfectly.
  • Kirk Fox as Skip: The deadpan, sketchy guy sniffing around once rumors inevitably leak out.
  • Kevin Dunn as Keith: Yes, a second Keith. The movie’s weird like that.
  • Avery Potemri as TBD: Rounding out the gritty, oddball underbelly.
  • Tyler Cornack as TBD: The director couldn’t resist a quick on-screen cameo.

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HUNTING MATTHEW NICHOLS

Hunting Matthew Nichols is a Canadian horror film coming to theatres on April 10th, 2026, that is written, directed, and starring Markian Tarasiuk in his directorial debut.[2] It has elements of a “found footage” documentary in which filmmakers explore a decades-long, unsolved disappearance.

Plot

Twenty-three years after her brother mysteriously disappeared, a documentary filmmaker sets out to solve his case.

Cast

  • Markian Tarasiuk as himself
  • Miranda MacDougall as Tara Nichols
  • Ryan Alexander McDonald as himself

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4/6/2026 #StealThisStory,Please!  #You,Me&Tuscany  #Mermaid  #HuntingMatthewNichols

NEW MOVIES: April 2-8, 2026, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” “The Drama,” “A Great Awakening,” “The Six Billion Dollar Man”

THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a 2026 animated adventure comedy film based on the 2007 video game Super Mario Galaxy and its 2010 sequel, as well as Nintendo‘s broader Mario franchise. Produced by Illumination and Nintendo, it is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and written by Matthew Fogel, the film stars an ensemble voice cast featuring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and Keegan-Michael Key, reprising their roles from the first film, with Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, and Brie Larson joining the cast. In the film, Mario, Luigi, and their friends adventure into outer space, where they meet Princess Rosalina and face off against Bowser and his son, Bowser Jr.

Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, stated in May 2021 that Nintendo was interested in producing more animated films based on its properties if the then-untitled Mario film was successful. Illumination CEO and producer Chris Meledandri was asked about the possibility of a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie before the film’s April 2023 release. Following its box-office success, a new animated Mario film was announced in development at Illumination in March 2024, with Horvath and Jelenic returning as directors and Fogel as screenwriter.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie premiered in Kyoto, Japan, on March 28, 2026, and is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on April 1 by Universal Pictures.

Premise

Mario and Luigi meet and befriend Yoshi as they join Princess Peach and Toad on an adventure into outer space and across the galaxy. They meet Rosalina and face off against Bowser and his son, Bowser Jr.[3][4]

Voice cast

See also: List of Mario franchise characters

Additionally, Juliet Jelenic, daughter of co-director Michael Jelenic, returns as Lumalee, a nihilistic blue Luma who was held prisoner by Bowser in the previous film and now works as a prison guard,[11][citation needed] while Ed Skudder voices R.O.B., a robot that works at Gateway Galaxy.[12]

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THE DRAMA

The Drama is a 2026 American romantic[2] and comedy drama film[1] written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. The film stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates, and Zoë Winters.[3]

The film premiered on March 17, 2026, at DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles and is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on April 3, 2026.[4]

Premise

Days before their wedding, a couple’s relationship is shaken when one partner discovers unsettling truths about the other.

Cast

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A GREAT AWAKENING

A Great Awakening is an upcoming American historical drama film directed and written by Joshua Enck. The film follows the friendship between George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin, as well as Whitefield’s impact during the pivotal Great Awakening religious movement.

The film is scheduled for release in the United States on April 3, 2026, by Roadside Attractions.

Cast

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THE SIX BILLION DOLLAR MAN

The Six Billion Dollar Man is a 2025 documentary film directed by Eugene Jarecki that traces the saga of lightning-rod WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, whose recent release from prison has reignited a global debate over press freedom. The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the prestigious L’Œil d’or Grand Prize for documentary and the first-ever Golden Globe Award given to a documentary filmmaker.[1][2]

Premise

The documentary deals with Assange’s battle against extradition to the United States. Framed as a high-tech international thriller, the film incorporates privileged access to WikiLeaks, CCTV, and other archival footage and never-before-seen evidence to explore the increasingly precarious position of journalists in a world where the defense of truth is under threat.[3]

Cast

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3/30/2016 #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie #TheDrama #AGreatAwakening #TheSixBillionDollarMan

NEW MOVIES: March 26-April 1, 2026, “They Will Kill You,” “The AI Doc: or How I Became an Apocaloptimist,” “You’re Dating A Narcissist!,” “Forbidden Fruits”

THEY WILL KILL YOU

They Will Kill You is a 2026 American action-comedy-horror film directed by Kirill Sokolov and co-written by Alex Litvak. The film stars Zazie Beetz, Myha’la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette. Its plot follows an ex-convict who answers an ad to work as a housekeeper at a mysterious New York City high-rise, not realizing she is entering a community that has seen numerous disappearances over the years.

They Will Kill You is scheduled for release in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on March 27, 2026.

Premise

An ex-convict answers a help-wanted ad to be a housekeeper at the Virgil, a mysterious New York City high-rise, not realizing she is entering a community that has seen a number of disappearances over the years.

Cast

  • Zazie Beetz as Asia Reaves, an ex-convict looking for a new job.
  • Myha’la as Maria Reaves, Asia’s estranged sister, who is one of the maids who works at the Virgil.
  • Paterson Joseph
  • Tom Felton as Kevin, a member of the Satanic cult that inhabits the Virgil.
  • Heather Graham as Sharon, a friend of Kevin and one of the members of the Satanic cult in the Virgil.
  • Patricia Arquette as Lilith, the Irish superintendent at the Virgil, and the leader of the Satanic cult.

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THE AI DOC: OR HOW I BECAME AN APOCALOPTIMIST

The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist is a 2026 American documentary film directed by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell. It is produced by the Academy Award-winning teams behind Everything Everywhere All at Once (Daniel Kwan and Jonathan Wang) and Navalny (Shane Boris and Diane Becker).

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2026, and will be followed by a theatrical release in the United States on March 27, 2026, by Focus Features.

Premise

Told through the perspective of filmmaker Daniel Roher as he prepares to become a father, the film investigates the existential threats and potential promises of artificial intelligence. Roher conducts interviews with leading experts in the field to understand the world his child will inherit, balancing anxiety with “apocaloptimism.”[2]

Stars

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YOU’RE DATING A NARCISSIST!

You’re Dating a Narcissist! is a 2026 American comedy film written by Ann Marie Allison and Jenna Milly, directed by Allison, and starring Marisa Tomei.[1] It is Allison’s feature directorial debut.[2]

The film is a 2026 American comedy directed by Ann Marie Allison in her feature directorial debut and cowritten with Jenna Milly. It stars Marisa Tomei as a psychology professor who discovers her daughter is marrying a man she just met and suspects he is a narcissist. 
She travels cross-country with her best friend to stop the wedding, creating comedic and heartfelt situations. 
Other key cast members include Ciara Bravo, Sherry Cola, Marco Pigossi, and Mira Sorvino. 

Cast

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FORBIDDEN FRUITS

Forbidden Fruits is a 2026 American comedy horror film starring Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Chamberlain, and Gabrielle Union. It is directed by Meredith Alloway from a screenplay she co-wrote with Lily Houghton, and is based on Houghton’s stage play Of the woman came the beginning of sin, and through her we all die.

The film had its world premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 16, 2026, before being released by Independent Film Company and Shudder on March 27, 2026.

Premise

Free Eden employee Apple secretly runs a witchy femme cult in the basement of the mall store after hours—with fellow “fruits” Cherry and Fig. But when new hire Pumpkin challenges their performative sisterhood, the women are forced to face their own poisons or succumb to a bloody fate.[2]

Cast

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3/24/2026 #TheyWillKillYou #TheAIDoc #You’reDatingANarcissist #ForbiddenFruits

 

NEW MOVIES: March 19-25, 2026, “Ready or Not 2: Hear I Come,” “The Pout – Pout Fish, ” “Tow,” “Miroirs No. 3”

READY OR NOT 2: HEAR I COME

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a 2026 American comedy-horror film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett and written by Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy. It serves as a direct sequel to Ready or Not (2019), with Samara Weaving reprising her role as Grace MacCaullay. The film also stars Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, David Cronenberg, and Elijah Wood.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come premiered at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 13, 2026, and is scheduled for release in the United States by Searchlight Pictures on March 20, 2026. The film received positive reviews from critics.

Premise

Grace MacCaullay, the sole survivor of a brutal “game” that resulted in the deaths of her husband and in-laws, learns that her victory comes with a price: now, the wealthiest and most influential families on Earth have to kill her in a new game – or risk losing their power and fortunes. Grace refuses to participate at first but is left with no choice when she learns that her younger sister, Faith, has also been marked for death and must protect her at all costs.

Cast

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THE POUT-POUT FISH

The Pout-Pout Fish is a 2026 animated fantasy comedy film, written by Elise Allen and Elie Choufany, based on the children’s book by Deborah Diesen. It is an international co-production between Australia and the United States and features the voices of Nick Offerman, Nina Oyama, Miranda Otto, Jordin Sparks, and Amy Sedaris.

The Pout-Pout Fish was released theatrically on January 1, 2026, in Australia and will be released on March 20 in the United States by Viva Pictures. [2]

Overview

The Pout-Pout Fish (2026) is a colorful animated adventure based on Deborah Diesen’s beloved book. It follows grumpy Mr. Fish and energetic sea dragon Pip as they embark on an undersea quest to find a legendary fish that could save their homes.

Voice cast

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TOW

Tow is a 2025 American drama film directed by Stephanie Laing, written by Jonathan Keasey and Brant Boivin, and starring Rose Byrne, Dominic Sessa, Demi Lovato, Ariana DeBose, Octavia Spencer, Simon Rex, and Elsie Fisher.

The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2025, and is scheduled for release in the United States on March 20, 2026.

Premise

Amanda Ogle, a homeless Seattle woman, fights her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and the car that held it all together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634.[3][4]

Cast

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MIROIRS NO. 3

Miroirs No. 3 is a 2025 German drama film written and directed by Christian Petzold. It follows Laura (Paula Beer), a depressed music student, who, after suffering an accident, takes shelter in an idyllic home in the German countryside. It also stars Barbara Auer, Matthias Brandt, and Enno Trebs.

The film had its world premiere at the Directors’ Fortnight section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 17 May 2025. It was theatrically released in Germany on 18 September by Piffl Medien.

Premise

On a weekend trip, the piano player, Laura, survives a car crash. Unhurt but shaken, Laura is taken in by a country woman who witnessed the accident and who cares for her because of her resemblance to her daughter, who has been dead for a long time.[2]

The film’s title refers to the third movement of the piano suite Miroirs by Maurice Ravel.

Cast

  • Paula Beer as Laura
  • Barbara Auer as Betty
  • Matthias Brandt as Richard
  • Enno Trebs as Max
  • Philip Froissant as Jakob
  • Hendrik Heutmann as Michael
  • Christian Koerner as Laura’s Father
  • Victoire Laly as Debbi

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3/16/2026 #ReadyorNot2:HereICome #ThePout-PoutFish #Tow #MiroirsNo.3

 

NEW MOVIES: March 12-18, 2026, “Project Hail Mary,” “Reminders of Him,” “The Optimist,” “Slanted”

PROJECT HAIL MARY

Project Hail Mary is a 2021 hard science fiction novel by American writer Andy Weir. It centers on schoolteacher and former biologist Ryland Grace, who wakes up aboard a spacecraft afflicted with amnesia.

Project Hail Mary received generally good reviews and was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel.[1] The unabridged audiobook was read by Ray Porter and won the 2022 Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year.[2]

The book was adapted into a film starring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, with Drew Goddard writing (his second Andy Weir adaptation) and Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directing.[3] It is scheduled for release on March 20, 2026.[4]

As of January 2026, the book has been featured on the New York Times‘ bestseller list for 28 weeks in a row.[5]

Plot

The main story takes place on the Hail Mary spacecraft and is intercut with flashbacks. This summary is in chronological order.

In the near future, scientists observe the Sun dimming, coinciding with the formation of a dim infrared line from the Sun to Venus, dubbed the Petrova line. As the dimming will cause a catastrophic ice age within 30 years, the world’s governments appoint former European Space Agency administrator Eva Stratt to lead a task force to solve the problem. A space probe sent to investigate Venus discovers that alien microbes were generating the light.

Stratt appoints Ryland Grace, a junior high school teacher and infamous former molecular biologist, to study a sample from the Petrova line. He discovers that it is made up of single-celled organisms that consume electromagnetic radiation, naming it “Astrophage.” After his discovery, Stratt sends him back to his job, but he insists on coming back to continue his research on Astrophage after considering his students’ futures. He determines that Astrophage breeds by absorbing energy from the Sun and carbon dioxide from Venus.

Astrophage has also infected and dimmed nearby stars; one star, Tau Ceti, has resisted the infection. Other scientists design an engine that uses astrophage as rocket fuel. An Astrophage-fueled starship, the Hail Mary, is created to travel to Tau Ceti to investigate its Astrophage resistance. There is only enough time to breed enough Astrophage for a one-way trip, so the mission will return its findings to Earth using unmanned mini-ships called “beetles.” Grace trains the science experts for the mission, but they are killed in an accident shortly before launch. With no time to train a comparably skilled replacement, Stratt forces an unwilling Grace to join the suicide mission. Grace threatens sabotage, so a sedative is administered to her before launch, along with a temporary amnesia-inducing drug.

Years later, Ryland Grace emerges from his coma aboard the Hail Mary with no memory of his identity or situation. Grace finds that his crew members have died en route and gives them a space burial. Hail Mary reaches Tau Ceti and is approached by an alien starship, which Grace names “Blip-A.” The other ship indicates, via a star map sculpture, that it came from 40 Eridani. The ships dock, and Grace develops a system to communicate with the eyeless, spider-like, five-legged alien, whom he names “Rocky.” Rocky, a skilled engineer, has been in the Tau Ceti system for 46 Earth years and is the last survivor of their crew, with the rest having died of radiation sickness. As Eridani is also under threat from Astrophage, Grace and Rocky agree to cooperate.

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REMINDERS OF HIM

Reminders of Him is a 2026 American romantic drama film directed by Vanessa Caswill from a screenplay by Colleen Hoover and Lauren Levine, based on the 2022 novel by Hoover. It stars Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, Lainey Wilson (in her film debut), Lauren Graham, and Bradley Whitford.

Reminders of Him premiered in Los Angeles on March 9, 2026, and is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on March 13, 2026.

Overview

“Reminders of Him” follows Kenna Rowan, a young woman who served five years in prison for involuntary manslaughter after a tragic car accident that killed her boyfriend, Scotty Landry. Upon release, Kenna returns to her hometown in Wyoming, determined to reconnect with her 4-year-old daughter, Diem, who has been raised by Scotty’s parents, Grace and Patrick Landry. The story explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, grief, and redemption, highlighting the challenges of rebuilding relationships after a life-altering mistake. 

Cast

  • Maika Monroe as Kenna Rowan, an ex-convict who served seven years in prison for a car crash that she was in
  • Tyriq Withers as Ledger Ward, a former NFL player and local bar owner
  • Rudy Pankow as Scotty Landry, Kenna’s boyfriend, who died in a car crash that Kenna was in
  • Lauren Graham as Grace Landry, Scotty’s mother and Diem’s grandmother
  • Bradley Whitford as Patrick Landry, Scotty’s father and Diem’s grandfather
  • Lainey Wilson as Amy, Kenna’s friend
  • Jennifer Robertson as Kenna’s landlord
  • Zoe Kosovic as Diem Landry, Kenna and Scotty’s daughter
  • Monika Myers as Lady Diana, Kenna’s neighbor
  • Hilary Jardine as Ledger’s co-worker
  • Nicholas Duvernay as Roman, Ledger’s co-worker

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THE OPTIMIST

A Holocaust survivor harboring a 60-year secret forms a transformative friendship with a troubled teen. Their connection helps both find healing as Herbert finally shares his past with Abby.

 

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SLANTED

Slanted is a 2025 American body horror–comedy film[1][2] written and directed by Amy Wang. The film stars Shirley Chen as a Chinese-American teenager who undergoes an experimental ethnic modification surgery to try and fit in at school. Mckenna Grace, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Amelie Zilber provide supporting roles. Wang, Mark Ankner, Trevor Wall, and Adel “Future” Nur produced the film through the companies Mountain Top Pictures and Tideline Entertainment.

The film premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 8 as part of the Narrative Feature Competition. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 13, 2026.

Premise

Joan Huang, a Chinese-American high schooler, undergoes ethnic modification surgery to appear white in hopes of being voted prom queen. After the surgery, her life is upended by her new appearance.[3]

Cast

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3/9/2026 #ProjectHailMary #RemindersofHim #TheOptimist #Slanted

NEW MOVIES: Mar 5-11, 2026, “The Bride!,” “Hoppers,” “Protector,” “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”

THE BRIDE!

The Bride! is a 2026 American Gothic romance film[3] written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. It stars Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale alongside Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penélope Cruz. The film draws inspiration from the 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein, which was based on Mary Shelley‘s 1818 novel Frankenstein.

The Bride! had its world premiere at the Empire Leicester Square in London on February 26, 2026.[4] It is scheduled for release in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on March 6.

Plot

In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein’s monster asks Dr. Euphronius to create a companion for him. Together, they give life to a murdered woman known as “the Bride”, sparking romance, police interest, and radical social change.

Cast

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HOPPERS

Hoppers is a 2026 American animated science fiction adventure comedy film[2] produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Daniel Chong and written by Jesse Andrews, the film features an ensemble voice cast led by Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, and Dave Franco. Its plot follows Mabel Tanaka, an animal lover, whose mind is transferred into a lifelike robotic beaver to communicate with animals and save their habitat from destruction.

Chong began working on a new original film at Pixar in December 2020, after returning to the studio. The film was first officially announced as Hoppers in August 2024, along with Curda, Moynihan, and Hamm, who were revealed as part of the cast.

Hoppers premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on February 23, 2026, and is scheduled for release in the United States on March 6, 2026. The film received positive reviews from critics.

Plot

In the city of Beaverton, young Mabel Tanaka spends time with her grandmother in the local forest glade, home to many wild animals, particularly a colony of beavers. Inspired by her grandmother, Mabel develops a deep love for the natural world. Years later, Jerry Generazzo, the mayor of Beaverton, announces plans to replace the glade with a freeway, claiming the animals have all left. Mabel, now 19, actively campaigns against him. She attempts to rally the locals to her cause through a petition, but to no avail. Mabel’s devotion to activism causes her to disengage from her college studies, much to the irritation of her biology professor, Dr. Samantha “Sam” Fairfax.

One night, while trying to encourage the beavers to return to the glade, Mabel discovers that Sam and her colleagues have secretly been developing a new technology to enhance the study of the animal world. Dubbed the “Hoppers” program, the device enables a human consciousness to “hop” into a robotic animal and get up close to its respective species. Seeing this as an opportunity to save the glade, Mabel hops into a robotic beaver against Sam’s wishes and flees the laboratory, only to be snatched up by an owl and dropped into the glade.

Voice cast

In the United Kingdom release, Alan Carr and Amanda Holden voice Alan the Squirrel and Amanda the Spider, respectively.

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PROTECTOR

Protector is a 2025 action thriller film directed by Adrian Grünberg and written by Bong-Seob Mun.

Premise

Nikki is an ex-soldier who left her violent life behind to raise her daughter, Chloe. Eventually, Nikki wakes up in an abandoned factory, learns that Chloe has been kidnapped, and sets off on a race against time to comb through the criminal underworld in search of Chloe as she eludes both the cops and the military.

Cast

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PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is an upcoming British crime drama film directed by Tom Harper and written by Steven Knight. It is a continuation of the British television series Peaky Blinders (2013–2022), and stars Cillian Murphy in the lead alongside an ensemble cast including Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck, and Stephen Graham, reprising their roles, alongside new additions Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Jay Lycurgo, and Barry Keoghan.

The film is scheduled for release in select cinemas on 6 March 2026 and on Netflix on 20 March 2026.

Premise

Birmingham, 1940. Amidst the chaos of World War II, Tommy Shelby is driven back from a self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet. With the future of the family and the country at stake, Tommy must face his own demons and choose whether to confront his legacy or burn it to the ground.

Cast

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3/2/2026 #TheBride! #Hoppers #Protector #PeakyBlinders:TheImmortalMan

NEW MOVIES: Feb 26-Mar 4, 2026, “For Worse,” “Dark Arrows,” “Ghost Elephants,” “Twenty One Pilots – More Than We Ever Imagined”

FOR WORSE

For Worse is a 2025 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Amy Landecker. The film stars Landecker, Nico Hiraga, Missi Pyle, Gaby Hoffmann, Kiersey Clemons, Ken Marino, Paul Adelstein, Angelique Cabral, Simon Helberg, and Bradley Whitford.

It premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 10, 2025, and is scheduled for release in the United States on March 6, 2026.

Premise

A recent divorcée starts drama classes in an attempt to start a new phase in her life.[1]

Cast

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DARK ARROWS

About the Film:

Dark Arrows is an upcoming Western thriller set in 1846 Alta California, following a thief and an escaped slave who team up to survive being hunted across the frontier.

Dark Arrows: Directed by Eric Gregson. With Tommy Green, Shah G. Onwuka

  • Director: Eric Gregson
  • Stars: Tommy Green, Shah Granville, Joel Muniz
  • Genre: Drama
  • Writer: Eric Gregson

Cast

Tommy Green
James McCollam

https://youtu.be/xuev3scE5Io

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GHOST ELEPHANTS

Ghost Elephants is a 2025 American documentary film directed by Werner Herzog. It follows Steve Boyes, a South African naturalist, in his search for what he believes is an undiscovered species of African elephant on Angola’s highland plateau.[1] The film had its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025.[2]

In August 2025, National Geographic Documentary Films acquired the world streaming rights to the film, and it will be globally available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu in 2026.[3][4]

Release

Ghost Elephants was presented in Features at the Vienna International Film Festival on October 18, 2025.[5] It screened in the Masters section of the Stockholm International Film Festival on November 6, 2025.[6] The UK premiere was at the Leeds International Film Festival on November 14, 2025.[7]

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TWENTY ONE PILOTS – MORE THAN WE EVER IMAGINED

Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo from Columbus, Ohio. The group was formed in 2009 by lead vocalist Tyler Joseph, along with Nick Thomas and Chris Salih, who both left in 2011. Since their departure, the lineup has consisted of Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun. The duo is best known for their singles “Stressed Out,” “Ride,” and “Heathens,” which achieved commercial success between 2015 and 2016. The duo received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards for “Stressed Out.”

The band independently released two albums, Twenty One Pilots (2009) and Regional at Best (2011), before being signed by record label Fueled by Ramen in 2012. Their label debut, Vessel (2013), became the second album in history on which every track received at least a gold certification.

The duo achieved breakthrough success with their fourth album, Blurryface (2015), which produced the hit singles “Stressed Out” and “Ride” and became the first album on which every track received at least a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. The release of “Heathens” also made the group the first alternative artist in history to have two concurrent top-five singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and the third rock act to have two singles simultaneously charting in the top five of the Hot 100, joining the Beatles and Elvis Presley.

The duo has released four more studio albums: Trench (2018), Scaled and Icy (2021), Clancy (2024), and Breach (2025). They have also garnered 13 number-one songs on the Alternative Airplay chart, tying with Green Day for the third-most.[2][3]

Band members

Current

  • Tyler Joseph – lead vocals, keyboards, piano, synthesizers, programming, samples (2009–present); guitar, bass, ukulele (2011–present)
  • Josh Dun – drums, percussion, trumpet, backing vocals (2011–present)

Former

  • Chris Salih – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2009–2011)
  • Nick Thomas – bass, keyboards, guitar, backing vocals (2009–2011)

Touring[173][300]

  • Skyler Acord – bass (2021–2023)
  • Todd Gummerman—keyboards, guitar, backing vocals (2021–2023)
  • Paul Meany—stage production, keyboards, backing vocals (2021–2023)
  • Dan Geraghty – guitar (2021–2023)
  • Jesse Blum—trumpet, keyboards (2021–2023) (other appearances: 2014, 2019–2020)
  • Kenyon Dixon – backing vocals (2021)
  • Danielle Withers – backing vocals (2021)

Discography

Main articles: Twenty One Pilots discography and songs

Studio albums

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2/23/2026 #ForWorse #DarkArrows #GhostElephants #TwentyOnePilots-MoreThanWeEverImagined

NEW MOVIES: Feb 19-25, 2026, “How to Make a Killing,” “Midwinter Break,” “Oscar Shorts – Docs,” “EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert”

HOW TO MAKE A KILLING

How to Make a Killing is an upcoming black comedy thriller film written and directed by John Patton Ford, loosely inspired by the 1949 British film Kind Hearts and Coronets by Robert Hamer and John Dighton. Glen Powell stars in and serves as an executive producer of the film, along with Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace, and Ed Harris in supporting roles.

How to Make a Killing is scheduled for release in the United States by A24 on 20 February 2026 and in the United Kingdom by StudioCanal on 13 March 2026.

Synopsis

Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.

Cast

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MIDWINTER BREAK

Midwinter Break is an upcoming drama film directed by Polly Findlay. The film is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Bernard MacLaverty and follows a couple’s trip to Amsterdam that stirs up memories of the past.

When Stella surprises Gerry with a Christmas present of a trip to Amsterdam, it’s easy to see that she has an agenda, but he seems not to notice. Without melodrama, she makes the monologue so genuine that you can feel the weight. Stella has carried it around all those years, and it has haunted her, which is why she wants to make a change now.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on 20 February 2026 and in the United Kingdom on 20 March.

Cast

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OSCAR SHORTS – DOCS 2026

Best Documentary Short Film

  • All the Empty Rooms
  • Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
  • Children No More: Were and Are Gone
  • The Devil Is Busy
  • Perfectly a Strangeness

Best Animated Short Film

  • Butterfly
  • Forever Green
  • The Girl Who Cried Pearls
  • Retirement Plan
  • The Three Sisters

Best Live Action Short Film

  • Butcher’s Stain
  • A Friend of Dorothy
  • Jane Austen’s Period Drama
  • The Singers
  • Two People Exchanging Saliva

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EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is a 2025 documentary film about Elvis Presley directed by Baz Luhrmann.[4][1] It is a follow-up to Luhrmann’s 2022 biographical film Elvis.

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025.[4][5] It received positive reviews from critics.

The film had its first advanced U.S. screenings at Presley’s former mansion, Graceland, on January 8, 2026, which would have been his 91st birthday.[6] It will then be released exclusively in IMAX theaters beginning on February 20, 2026, before opening to the general public one week later on February 27, 2026.[7]

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2/17/2026 #HowToMakeAKilling #MidwinterBreak #OscarDocs #Epic:ElvisPresleyInConcert

NEW MOVIES: Feb 12-18, 2026, “Wuthering Heights,” “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,” “Crime 101,” “GOAT”

WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Wuthering Heights (stylized with quotation marks) is a 2026 romantic drama film written and directed by Emerald Fennell and loosely inspired by Emily Brontë‘s 1847 novel Wuthering Heights. The film stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, respectively, alongside Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes, and Ewan Mitchell in supporting roles.

Wuthering Heights isn’t a love story that will have you giddy with joy. It tells the story of a passionate and destructive love, consumed by rage and revenge.

Set in the early 1800s, Mr. Earnshaw returns home to his children, son Hindley and daughter Catherine, with orphan boy Heathcliff. Initially, Catherine loathed Heathcliff but grew infatuated with him as a teenager.

But their relationship becomes more complicated years later.

Wuthering Heights premiered at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on January 28, 2026, and will be released in theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures on February 13. The film has received positive reviews from critics.

Cast

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GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is a 2025 science fiction action–adventure comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski and written by Matthew Robinson. The film stars Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno Temple.

The film premiered at the 2025 Fantastic Fest and is set to be released in the United States on February 13, 2026, by Briarcliff Entertainment. The film received positive reviews from critics.

Premise

A man from the future travels to the past and recruits the patrons of a Los Angeles diner he arrives in to help combat a rogue artificial intelligence.[3]

Cast

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CRIME 101

Crime 101 is a 2026 crime thriller film written and directed by Bart Layton. It is based on the 2020 novella of the same name by Don Winslow. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Nolte, and Halle Berry.

Crime 101 premiered in London on January 28, 2026, and is scheduled to be released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios and internationally by Sony Pictures Releasing International on February 13, 2026.

Premise

Jewel thief Mike Davis’ heists along the 101 freeway have left police baffled. When he sets his sights on the ultimate score, his plans intersect with those of insurance broker Sharon Colvin. Detective Lou Lubesnick believes he has cracked Mike’s pattern and is determined to bring him down before the next job.[3]

Cast

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GOAT

Goat is a 2026 American animated sports comedy film directed by Tyree Dillihay and written by Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley. Caleb McLaughlin stars in the lead role, alongside an ensemble voice cast including Gabrielle Union, Aaron Pierre, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour, Nick Kroll, Jenifer Lewis, Patton Oswalt, Jelly Roll, Jennifer Hudson, Sherry Cola, Eduardo Franco, Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee, and Stephen Curry (who is also producer on the film). It follows an anthropomorphic goat named Will Harris who aspires to become the greatest of all time at a basketball-like sport known as roarball.

Goat was being developed by 2019 and announced in May 2024, with most of the cast being announced in June 2025. It had an early IMAX screening on February 7, 2026, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 13, 2026, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Plot

In Vineland, Will Harris aspires to be like his idol, Jett Fillmore, a roarball player for the Thorns. 10 years after being taken to his first roarball game, the Thorns have not won a game all season, with Jett asking the team owner, Florence Everson, to do whatever she can to make the team better. While trying to find money to pay for rent, Will faces off against Mane Attraction, the lead player of the Magma. Though he has an early start, Will loses, and his apartment space is taken, causing him to crash with his friend, Daryl.

The next morning, a video of him breaking Mane’s ankles starts trending, and Flo signs him on the Thorns, much to the ire of Jett. Will is introduced by coach Dennis to the team: Archie, Lenny, Modo, and Olivia. He is placed on the bench for a few games, but when Jett has a technical foul, he scores the winning point, giving the Thorns their first win and the respect of most of his teammates. While filming a promotional video, Jett leaves the shoot, with Will taking her to the diner he used to work at. The owner of the diner, Carol, makes Jett promise to bring home the Claw for Vineland. He tells her about how his mom told him to dream big before she passed away years later. That night, she goes on a livestream with Mane and defends her team. She allows Dennis to actually coach the team again, and they go on a winning streak, ending up in the playoffs.

Before the semifinal match, Florence tells Jett that the team has been sold, everyone will be cut, and that she will never win a Claw. The team start off poorly, and in the final quarter, Will tells them what he overheard, while Jett starts hogging the ball. Though the Thorns win, everyone on the team quits due to Jett’s selfishness. Before the finals, Jett apologizes to Will, admitting she was scared. With his help, they get the team back together and face off against the Magma. During the game, Mane causes Jett to get a possibly career-ending injury. When she gets back out on the court, she is applauded by everyone. During the final quarter, Archie gets an ejection after defending Will from Mane. Jett decides to step back in, and with a few seconds left, Will makes the winning shot. The team celebrates, while Mane loses his hair and Flo is chased off the field.

Back in Vineland, the Thorns celebrate with the Claw, where Modo reveals that he bought the team, allowing them to stay.

Voice cast

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2/9/2026 #WutheringHeights #GoodLuck,HaveFun,Don’tDie #Crime101 #GOAT

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