Best New Movies of 2025, Ranked by Tomatometer

Critics Consensus: A vibrant exploration of family and social mores, On Becoming a Guineau Fowl marks another superb effort from writer-director Rungano Nyoni.

Synopsis: On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Susan Chardy, Roy Chisha, Blessings Bhamjee, Chungu Bwalya

Directed By: Rungano Nyoni

Critics Consensus: Steeped in disquieting mood without ever treading water, The Plague takes common adolescent anxieties and elevates them into an unforgettable chiller.

Synopsis: In the summer of 2003, at an all-boys summer water polo camp, socially anxious twelve-year-old Ben struggles to fit in amidst a ruthless social hierarchy.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Joel Edgerton, Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin, Kenny Rasmussen

Directed By: Charlie Polinger

Critics Consensus: Revealing character through the rules of the game, Eephus is a bittersweet baseball outing thrown at a perfect pitch.

Synopsis: As an imminent construction project looms over their beloved small-town baseball field, a pair of New England Sunday league teams face off for the last... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Keith William Richards, Cliff Blake, Ray Hryb, Stephen Radochia

Directed By: Carson Lund

Critics Consensus: Achingly human in its depiction of immigrant struggles, Souleymane's Story asks us to witness, understand, and grant empathy to all.

Synopsis: As he pedals through the streets of Paris to deliver meals, Souleymane repeats his story. In two days, he has to go through his asylum... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Abou Sangaré, Nina Meurisse, Alpha Oumar Sow, Emmanuel Yovanie

Directed By: Boris Lojkine

Critics Consensus: Cover-Up shines a light on Seymour Hersh's remarkable career and the pugnacious commitment it required, making for an absorbing and instructive treatise on journalistic responsibility.

Synopsis: Cover-Up is a political thriller that traces the explosive career of Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Seymour Hersh. Urgent and deeply reported, Cover-Up is both a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Seymour Hersh

Directed By: Mark Obenhaus, Laura Poitras

Critics Consensus: Deftly chronicling a pivotal flashpoint in deaf community activism while skillfully folding inclusivity into its style, Deaf President Now! is a documentary that heartens as much as it informs.

Synopsis: "Deaf President Now!" recounts the eight days of historic protests held at Gallaudet University in 1988 after the school's board of trustees appointed a hearing... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bridgette Bourne-Firl, Jerry Covell, Greg Hlibok, I. King Jordan

Directed By: Nyle DiMarco, Davis Guggenheim

Critics Consensus: Come See Me in the Good Light is an emotionally searing yet gently radiant portrait of Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley's navigation of terminal illness that never loses sight of the warmth, humor, and love that defined their relationship.

Synopsis: "Come See Me in the Good Light" is a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing an incurable... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Megan Falley, Andrea Gibson

Directed By: Ryan White

Critics Consensus: A thematically rich and visually arresting political thriller, The Secret Agent blends grindhouse stylization with biting social commentary to weave a vividly dangerous yet darkly human tale.

Synopsis: Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Wagner Moura, Sebastiana de Medeiros, Udo Kier, Gabriel Leone

Directed By: Kleber Mendonça Filho

Critics Consensus: As gripping as it is deeply unsettling, The Perfect Neighbor lays bare the systemic failures and the quiet terror embedded in American legal systems with surgical precision.

Synopsis: A seemingly minor neighborhood dispute in Florida escalates into deadly violence. Police bodycam footage and investigative interviews expose the consequences of Florida's "stand your ground"... View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Geeta Gandbhir

Critics Consensus: An intimate epic that captures the passage of time with melancholic clarity, Caught by the Tides might be director Jia Zhangke and star Tao Zhao's most profound collaboration yet.

Synopsis: An enduring but fragile love story shared by Qiao Qiao and Guao Bin, set in China, from the early 2000s to the present day. One... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tao Zhao, Zhubin Li

Directed By: Zhang-Ke Jia

Critics Consensus: Perhaps the most bluntly political film by Jafar Panahi yet, It Was Just an Accident is a defiant rebuke of authoritarianism that still delivers the entertainment value of a gripping thriller.

Synopsis: What begins as a minor accident sets in motion a series of escalating consequences.

Starring: Vahid Mobasseri, Ebrahim Azizi, Mariam Afshari, Hadis Pakbaten

Directed By: Jafar Panahi

Critics Consensus: Directed with pristine precision by Park Chan-wook, No Other Choice is a wickedly clever takedown of the corporate rat race that finds a perfect avatar in Lee Byung-Hun's skillfully hapless performance.

Synopsis: When a man is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he has worked tirelessly for many years, he grows increasingly desperate in his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min

Directed By: Park Chan-wook

Critics Consensus: A warm tour through Taipei distinguished by its lived-in cultural specificity and relatable family dynamics, Left-Handed Girl is a winning first solo feature from writer-director Shih-Ching Tsou.

Synopsis: A single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei after several years of living in the countryside to open a stand at a buzzing... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Janel Tsai, Nina Ye, Shi-Yuan Ma, Brando Huang

Directed By: Shih-Ching Tsou

Critics Consensus: Mocking the pressures of matrimony with a sly wink, Sister Midnight is a thrilling genre-bender that's impossible to predict.

Synopsis: A newly arranged marriage sees an oddball couple shoved together in a small Mumbai shack with paper-thin walls. They are alone, awkward and together. Cranky... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Radhika Apte, Ashok Pathak, Chhaya Kadam, Smita Tambe

Directed By: Karan Kandhari

Critics Consensus: Enlivened by Kathleen Chalfant's superb performance, Familiar Touch is a gentle drama that finds life-affirming grace in the face of mortality.

Synopsis: Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant), a retired cook, prepares breakfast in her sunny and cozy kitchen -- a dish she seems to have made many times before,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: H. Jon Benjamin, Kathleen Chalfant, London Garcia, Alison Martin

Directed By: Sarah Friedland

Critics Consensus: Filled with heart and layered introspection, Shoshannah Stern's directorial debut traverses the trailblazing career of Marlee Matlin and deftly showcases the ways in which both are Not Alone Anymore.

Synopsis: Marlee Matlin was born into a hearing family, like roughly 95% of Deaf people. Growing up in Illinois, she faced episodes of isolation and abuse.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Marlee Matlin

Directed By: Shoshannah Stern

Critics Consensus: Secret Mall Apartment unspools a wild story full of relatable wish fulfillment and social commentary, making for a highly entertaining treatise on artistic expression.

Synopsis: In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall and kept it going for four years, filming everything along... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Michael Townsend, Colin Bliss, Adriana Valdez-Young

Directed By: Jeremy Workman

Critics Consensus: An eclectic collection of short films that capture both the joy and pain of a people persevering through wartime, From Ground Zero has a cumulative emotional impact that proves unforgettable.

Synopsis: 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war capture their lives in Gaza following the attacks on October 7, 2023, revealing stories beyond the headlines. Through a... View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Reema Mahmoud, Muhammad Al Sharif, Ahmed Hassouna, Islam Al Zeirei

Critics Consensus: While the jury is still out on Megalopolis' legacy, Mike Figgis' behind-the-scenes Megadoc arrives fully formed as a priceless look into the artistic process.

Synopsis: A raw, fly-on-the-wall documentary about Francis Ford Coppola's decades-long journey in creating his self-financed passion project, Megalopolis. The bold and unrelenting epic returns in Mike... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Francis Ford Coppola, Eleanor Coppola, Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza

Directed By: Mike Figgis

Critics Consensus: Conveying complex emotions through a deceptively simple story and dynamic colors, Little Amélie is an enchanting animated feature that brims with wisdom.

Synopsis: The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity. As she develops a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Loïse Charpentier, Victoria Grobois, Laetitia Coryn, Marc Arnaud

Directed By: Maïlys Vallade, Liane-Cho Han

Critics Consensus: A comprehensive and graceful retrospective of an artist who was gone far too soon, It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley will leave audiences celebrating what was while reflecting on what could have been.

Synopsis: IT'S NEVER OVER: JEFF BUCKLEY, directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg (DELIVER US FROM EVIL, JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE, WEST OF MEMPHIS), covers the life... View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Amy Berg

Critics Consensus: Powered by Mahmoud Bakri and Aram Sabbagh's raw believability, To a Land Unknown will keep audiences pinned to their seats as they wonder what lengths these characters will go to survive.

Synopsis: Chatila and Reda are saving to pay for fake passports to get out of Athens. But when Reda loses their hard-earned cash to his dangerous... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mahmoud Bakri, Aram Sabbagh, Mohammad Alsurafa, Angeliki Papoulia

Directed By: Mahdi Fleifel

Critics Consensus: Balancing sharp social satire with tender adolescent drama, Happyend is a crisp and heartfelt story that quietly captures the enormous emotional stakes of youth on the cusp of adulthood.

Synopsis: Set in a near-future Tokyo where the threat of a catastrophic earthquake pervades daily life, two rabble-rousing best friends are about to graduate high school.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hayato Kurihara, Yukito Hidaka, Yuta Hayashi, Ayumu Nakajima

Directed By: Neo Sora

Critics Consensus: Darkly funny even while tinged with mounting dread, Vulcanizadora is another micro-budgeted gem in Joe Potrykus' indie crown.

Synopsis: Two friends trudge through a Michigan forest with the intention of following through on a disturbing pact. Once their plan goes shockingly awry, the haunting... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Joshua Burge, Joel Potrykus, Bill Vincent, Solo Potrykus

Directed By: Joel Potrykus

Critics Consensus: Finding moments of joy and levity even under dire circumstances thanks to its endlessly compelling subject, Fatma Hassona, this documentary helps put a deeply human face on a wide scale tragedy.

Synopsis: Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk offers an intimate, first-hand perspective on life under siege in Gaza, captured through video calls between director... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Fatma Hassona, Sepideh Farsi

Directed By: Sepideh Farsi, Fatma Hassona

Critics Consensus: Harmonizing themes of sexual awakening and spirituality into a wholly authentic and revelatory coming-of-age drama, Little Trouble Girls is an arresting feature debut from writer-director Urška Djukić.

Synopsis: At her mother's urging, introverted 16-year-old Lucia joins her Catholic school's all-girls choir, where she befriends Ana-Maria, a popular older student. When the choir travels... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jara Sofija Ostan, Mina Svajger, Sasa Tabakovic, Natasa Burger

Directed By: Urška Djukić

Critics Consensus: Well-acted and endearing in its cultural specificity, Holy Cow is a gentle dramedy that churns up a lot of charm.

Synopsis: After the tragic death of his father, 18 year old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Clément Faveau, Luna Garret, Mathis Bertrand, Dimitry Baudry

Directed By: Louise Courvoisier

Critics Consensus: Combining a proudly queer coming-of-age story with a wild sense of humor, Lesbian Space Princess is a raucous animated adventure with a big heart to go along with its rebellious spirit.

Synopsis: A space princess is thrust out of her sheltered life and into a galactic quest to save her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend from Straight White Maliens.

Starring: Shabana Azeez, Bernie Van Tiel, Gemma Chua-Tran, Richard Roxburgh

Directed By: Leela Varghese, Emma Hough Hobbs

Critics Consensus: Patiently paced and drenched in melancholy atmosphere, Viet and Nam is a quietly affecting love story that gently pulls at the heartstrings.

Synopsis: In the depths of the underground coal mines, where danger awaits and darkness prevails, Nam and Việt, both young miners, cherish fleeting moments, knowing that... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Phạm Thanh Hải, Đào Duy Bảo Định, Nguyễn Thị Nga, Lê Viết Tụng

Directed By: Minh Quý Trương

Critics Consensus: A rip-roaring fusion of masterful visual storytelling and toe-tapping music, writer-director Ryan Coogler's first original blockbuster reveals the full scope of his singular imagination.

Synopsis: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell

Directed By: Ryan Coogler

Critics Consensus: Deftly exploring the uneasy tension between artistic expression and personal connection, Sentimental Value is a bracingly mature work from writer-director Joachim Trier that's marvelously acted across the board.

Synopsis: 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... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas

Directed By: Joachim Trier

Critics Consensus: Carrying off difficult subject matter with a light touch and wry sense of humor, Sorry, Baby triumphantly announces writer-director and star Eva Victor as a formidable talent.

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

Starring: Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges, John Carroll Lynch

Directed By: Eva Victor

Critics Consensus: James Sweeney's sophomore outing reveals a twisty, grief-ridden journey of the unexpected -- buoyed by a perfectly sensitive Dylan O'Brien.

Synopsis: In Twinless, two young men meet in a twin support group and form an unlikely friendship. Roman (Dylan O'Brien) and Dennis (James Sweeney) both search... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dylan O'Brien, James Sweeney, Aisling Franciosi, Lauren Graham

Directed By: James Sweeney

Critics Consensus: A searing and intellectually rigorous documentary, Predators examines the motives behind public justice to reveal the disturbing ethical consequences of turning real life trauma into spectacle.

Synopsis: To Catch a Predator was a popular television show designed to hunt down child predators and lure them to a film set, where they would... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Christopher J. Hansen, Dani Jayden

Directed By: David Osit

Critics Consensus: Organizing a treasure trove of archival materials with impressive intellectual rigor, director Andres Veiel's documentary methodically dismantles Leni Riefenstahl's self-mythologizing to offer an historically clear-eyed assessment of her legacy.

Synopsis: Filmmaker and Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl is considered one of the most controversial women of the 20th century. Her films Triumph of the Will and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ulrich Noethen

Directed By: Andreas Veiel, Andres Veiel

Critics Consensus: Director François Ozon deftly walks a tonal tightrope with When Fall is Coming, a darkly funny thriller given genuine humanity by Hélène Vincent.

Synopsis: Michelle is enjoying a peaceful retirement in a Burgundy village, close to her longtime friend Marie-Claude. When her Parisian daughter Valérie drops off her son... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hélène Vincent, Josiane Balasko, Ludivine Sagnier, Pierre Lottin

Directed By: François Ozon

Critics Consensus: Sleek in design and spiked with dry wit, Black Bag is an exemplary espionage caper that lets movie stars like Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender do what they do best -- light up the screen.

Synopsis: BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke

Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

Critics Consensus: The Ballad of Wallis Island hums along a sweet melody without lapsing into outright sentimentality, mining a great deal of warmth from its humble premise.

Synopsis: THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Akemnji Ndifernyan

Directed By: James Griffiths

Critics Consensus: Taking a hammer and chisel to a quintessential fairy tale, The Ugly Stepsister's masterful application of gore and subversion are the stuff that nightmares are made of.

Synopsis: In a twisted take on the classic Cinderella story, 'The Ugly Stepsister' follows Elvira as she battles to compete with her insanely beautiful stepsister. In... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Ane Dahl Torp, Flo Fagerli

Directed By: Emilie Blichfeldt

Critics Consensus: Urchin is an emotionally raw debut from Harris Dickinson, whose introspective direction and clear-eyed compassion find a perfect match in Billy Dillane's unflinchingly authentic performance.

Synopsis: On the streets of London, Mike is hustling to get by. Roadside evangelizers won't let him sleep in peace, his slippery friend won't pay up... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Frank Dillane, Amr Waked, Megan Northam, Karyna Khymchuk

Directed By: Harris Dickinson

Critics Consensus: Incorporating real-life elements that are as difficult to witness as they are impossible to forget, The Voice of Hind Rajab is a harrowing docudrama that makes a powerful appeal to humanity.

Synopsis: Volunteers at the Palestine Red Crescent Society stay on the phone with a 6-year-old girl who gets trapped in a car in war-torn Gaza.

Starring: Saja Kilani, Motaz Malhees, Clara Khoury, Amer Hlehel

Directed By: Kaouther Ben Hania

Critics Consensus: Drawing on one family's real-life experiences, the powerfully acted Fairyland pays poignant tribute to love and resilience in the face of adversity and tragedy.

Synopsis: Produced by Oscar® winner Sofia Coppola (Writing, Original Screenplay, Lost in Translation, 2003) and based on the acclaimed memoir of the same name by Alysia... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Emilia Jones, Scoot McNairy, Cody Fern, Maria Bakalova

Directed By: Andrew Durham

Critics Consensus: Exquisitely well-crafted and laced with mordant humor, Sound of Falling is a haunting generational drama that announces Mascha Schillinski as a world-class directorial talent.

Synopsis: Over the course of a century, as four girls from different time periods experience their youth on a German farm, their lives become intertwined until... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hanna Heckt, Lena Urzendowsky, Susanne Wuest, Luise Heyer

Directed By: Mascha Schilinski

Critics Consensus: Influencers is a sharper, darker, and gleefully vicious sequel that skewers hollow influencer culture with stylish carnage and delicious black humor.

Synopsis: In the picturesque landscapes of Southern France, a young woman's chilling fascination with murder and identity theft sends her life into a whirlwind of chaos.

Starring: Georgina Campbell, Lisa Delamar, Cassandra Naud, Emily Tennant

Directed By: Kurtis David Harder

Critics Consensus: An epic screwball adventure teeming with awe-inspiring action set pieces, One Battle After Another is Paul Thomas Anderson's most entertaining film yet while also one of his most thematically rich.

Synopsis: Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti, Benicio del Toro

Directed By: Paul Thomas Anderson

Critics Consensus: A gorgeous meditation on America, ably shouldered by one of Joel Edgerton's very best performances, Train Dreams takes on mythic proportions while maintaining an intimate emotional delicacy.

Synopsis: Based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Golden Globe-nominee Joel Edgerton), whose life unfolds during... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Joel Edgerton, Clifton Collins Jr., Felicity Jones, Alfred Hsing

Directed By: Clint Bentley

Critics Consensus: Devilishly examining the intersection of fame and obsession to thrilling effect, Alex Russell's directorial debut delivers on all fronts.

Synopsis: A screw-turning psychological thriller made for the moment, LURKER is the razor-sharp directorial debut from The Bear and Beef writer-producer Alex Russell. When twenty-something Los... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Sunny Suljic, Cam Hicks

Directed By: Alex Russell

Critics Consensus: Plunking the Predator into a series of inspired matchups with a striking visual palette, Killer of Killers is a lean, mean, and just plain awesome addition to the iconic sci-fi franchise.

Synopsis: The anthology story follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rick Gonzalez, Michael Biehn

Directed By: Dan Trachtenberg, Joshua Wassung

Critics Consensus: Sisu: Road to Revenge consistently and creatively kills the competition.

Synopsis: SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE is a wall-to-wall cinematic action event, a sequel to the original sleeper hit SISU. Returning to the house where his family... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jorma Tommila, Stephen Lang, Richard Brake

Directed By: Jalmari Helander

Critics Consensus: Bridging two nations with a clever and surreal conceit, Universal Language is a culture clash comedy brimming with wisdom.

Synopsis: In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Rojina Esmaeili, Danielle Fichaud, Sobhan Javadi, Saba Vahedyousefi

Directed By: Matthew Rankin

Critics Consensus: Buoyed by Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff's appealingly sweet performances, A Nice Indian Boy navigates cultural mores and romance with an infectiously kind heart.

Synopsis: Naveen Gavaskar is a self-effacing, soft-spoken doctor with a boisterous mother, seemingly perfect sister and quiet father. The Gavaskars are outwardly accepting of Naveen's sexuality... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff, Sunita Mani, Zarna Garg

Directed By: Roshan Sethi

Critics Consensus: Earnestly dedicated to the women depicted on screen, East of Wall displays the grit and grind of living life as it comes in the Badlands while never muddying its subjects.

Synopsis: A rebellious South Dakotan rancher makes hard decisions related to her fractured family, financial uncertainty and unresolved grief, all while providing refuge for a group... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tabatha Zimiga, Porshia Zimiga, Scoot McNairy, Jennifer Ehle

Directed By: Kate Beecroft

Critics Consensus: A nerve-jangling thriller that exposes how reactionary extremism can lead to a road of destruction, Sovereign is ruled by Nick Offerman's unforgettably unhinged performance.

Synopsis: Inspired by real events, SOVEREIGN is a tense and provocative true crime thriller about a father and his teenage son -- Jerry and Joseph Kane... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dennis Quaid, Jacob Tremblay, Nick Offerman, Martha Plimpton

Directed By: Christian Swegal

Critics Consensus: Like the most delightful of stocking stuffers, The Baltimorons is modestly-sized but incredibly winning with its outsized charm.

Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a down-on-his luck comedian who can't catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Michael Strassner, Liz Larsen, Olivia Luccardi, Chris Strassner

Directed By: Jay Duplass

Critics Consensus: Directed with a wry personal touch by Alex Ross Perry, Pavements distinguishes itself as a music doc by not only paying affectionate tribute to its subject but also unpacking the cultural philosophy it personifies.

Synopsis: It's not just a story about a band. It's a story about mankind.

Starring: Stephen Malkmus, Scott Kannberg, Joe Keery, Jason Schwartzman

Directed By: Alex Ross Perry

Critics Consensus: Directed with unflinching verve by Dea Kulumbegashvili, April is a searing depiction of professional integrity and the visceral realities of childbirth.

Synopsis: Nina works in the only small hospital of a provincial town as an OB-GYN. Single and in abstinence from personal relationships, she is unconditionally devoted... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Merab Ninidze, Roza Kancheishvili, Ana Nikolava, David Beradze

Directed By: Dea Kulumbegashvili

Critics Consensus: Buoyed by spirited performances, this presentation of Merrily We Roll Along helps further vindicate one of Stephen Sondheim's rare commercial misses as a rightful gem in the maestro's canon.

Synopsis: Spanning three decades, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends -- writer Mary and lyricist... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Natalie Wachen, Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez

Directed By: Maria Friedman

Critics Consensus: Elegantly constructed and visually striking, Architecton provides ample eye candy while leaving audiences with plenty to chew on.

Synopsis: From filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky (Gunda, Aquarela) comes an epic, intimate and poetic meditation on architecture and how the design and construction of buildings from the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Michele De Lucchi

Directed By: Victor Kossakovsky

Critics Consensus: Functioning equally well as a sociological survey and an intimate character study, Mistress Dispeller is an absorbing documentary filled with fresh insights into the complexities of marriage.

Synopsis: In China, a new industry has emerged devoted to helping couples stay married in the face of infidelity. Wang Zhenxi is part of this growing... View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Elizabeth Lo

Critics Consensus: A ruminative thriller that brings life or death stakes to deeply existential questions, The Things You Kill is a marvelous work by writer-director Alireza Khatami that stimulates the mind as much as it punches the gut.

Synopsis: Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance. As... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ekin Koç, Ercan Kesal, Hazar Ergüclü, Erkan Kolcak Kostendil

Directed By: Alireza Khatami

Critics Consensus: Stitching together different outcomes of the same premise into an intriguing whole, Sew Torn is an inventive and promising feature debut from writer-director Freddy Macdonald.

Synopsis: Barbara Duggen, 'The Mobile Seamstress', is struggling to keep her fabric shop alive. After a botched sewing appointment sets her on a quest to replace... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Eve Connolly, Calum Worthy, John Lynch, K Callan

Directed By: Freddy Macdonald

Critics Consensus: Gentle as a hummingbird and full of worldly wisdom, Every Little Thing is a life-affirming documentary about recognizing the worth of even the tiniest creatures.

Synopsis: Author and rehabber Terry Masear wants to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles. Terry takes in the most fragile of patients through her volunteer... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Terry Masear

Directed By: Sally Aitken

Critics Consensus: Serving up Timothée Chalamet at his most infectiously charismatic, Marty Supreme is a propulsive epic that realizes its sky-high aspirations even while it critiques its indelible hero's toxic ambition.

Synopsis: Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary

Directed By: Josh Safdie

Critics Consensus: Dishing out enough laughter and chemistry to spare through Keke Palmer and SZA, One of Them Days makes the buddy-comedy genre feel like magic once again.

Synopsis: Best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Keke Palmer, SZA, Maude Apatow, Lil Rel Howery

Directed By: Lawrence Lamont

Critics Consensus: Navigating a diabolical story with fleet-footed tonal mastery, Misericorida is another superb foray into the dangers of desire from writer-director Alain Guiraudie.

Synopsis: The teasingly entwined ambiguities of love and death continue to fascinate Alain Guiraudie (Stranger by the Lake), who returns with a sharp, sinister, yet slyly... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Félix Kysyl, Catherine Frot, Jacques Develay, Jean-Baptiste Durand

Directed By: Alain Guiraudie

Critics Consensus: Carrying off painful subject matter with a light touch, My Dead Friend Zoe invites audiences to a healing process that comes with both chuckles and tears.

Synopsis: MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE is a dark comedy drama that follows the journey of Merit (Sonequa Martin-Green), a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran who is at... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman

Directed By: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes

Critics Consensus: A startling example of using any tools at your disposal to make memorable art, Grand Theft Hamlet's experimental approach does justice by the Bard.

Synopsis: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, two out-of-work actors, Sam and Mark, face a bleak future. Desperate for purpose, they stumble upon an idea:... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sam Crane, Mark Oosterveen, Jen Cohn

Directed By: Pinny Grylls, Sam Crane

Critics Consensus: Captured with bracing frankness by director Mtsyslav Chernov, 2000 Meters to Andriivka is a poignant missive from the front lines.

Synopsis: A Ukrainian platoon's mission: traverse a heavily fortified mile of forest to liberate a strategic village from Russian forces. A journalist accompanies them, witnessing the... View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Mstyslav Chernov

Critics Consensus: Zach Cregger spins an expertly crafted yarn of terrifying mystery and thrilling intrigue in Weapons, a sophomore triumph that solidifies his status as a master of horror.

Synopsis: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams

Directed By: Zach Cregger

Critics Consensus: A fiendishly clever contraption that doesn't rest on the laurels of its twists, Companion thrillingly puts the demented into domestic bliss.

Synopsis: New Line Cinema--the studio that brought you "The Notebook"--and the unhinged creators of "Barbarian" cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri

Directed By: Drew Hancock

Critics Consensus: Paddington in Peru whisks away cinema's politest bear to a fresh setting under new creative stewardship, delivering a most agreeable adventure for the whole family.

Synopsis: When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the jungles of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent

Directed By: Dougal Wilson

Critics Consensus: A brutal reminder that the journey can be more important than the destination, Sirât is an unforgettable exercise in tension that wallops its audience like a deafening blast of bass to the face.

Synopsis: A father (Sergi López) and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco. They are searching for Mar -- daughter... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sergi López, Bruno Núñez, Jade Oukid, Tonin Janvier

Directed By: Oliver Laxe

Critics Consensus: Writer-director Kiyoshi Kurosawa returns to the theme of technology being a haunting force with disturbing success in Cloud, a slow-burn examination of social media that ends with a bang.

Synopsis: A stylish, subversive thriller from suspense-maverick Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, Pulse), concerning Yoshii, an ambitious, yet directionless, young factory worker from Tokyo who side hustles in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Masaki Suda, Kotone Furukawa, Daiken Okudaira, Amane Okayama

Directed By: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Critics Consensus: Animated with infectious energy and vibrant colors, KPop Demon Hunters is jaunty family entertainment with a terrific soundtrack to boot.

Synopsis: When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo

Directed By: Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang

Critics Consensus: A taciturn drama that winds up having a lot to say about community and resilience, Rebuilding reaches great heights with Josh O'Connor's terrific performance serving as its rock-solid foundation.

Synopsis: A gently humanist story of the American West from Max Walker-Silverman (A Love Song), Rebuilding follows Dusty (Josh O'Connor), a reserved, divorced father whose ranch... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Josh O'Connor, Meghann Fahy, Kali Reis, Lily LaTorre

Directed By: Max Walker-Silverman

Critics Consensus: David Strathairn and Jane Levy are superb in A Little Prayer, a gentle drama that mines rich emotions from commonplace dilemmas and relationships.

Synopsis: A loving father (David Strathairn) grapples with how to protect his daughter-in-law (Jane Levy) when he discovers that his son is having an affair. A... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jane Levy, Will Pullen, David Strathairn, Celia Weston

Directed By: Angus MacLachlan

Critics Consensus: Bouncy, bright, and liminal in scope, Boys Go to Jupiter harnesses the absurd to creatively skewer capitalistic intent through a surreal yet sublimely animated environment.

Synopsis: It's the day after Christmas in suburban Florida and Billy 5000 (Jack Corbett) and his friends pass the seemingly endless days by slacking, shoplifting, and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jack Corbett, Janeane Garofalo, Tavi Gevinson, Elsie Fisher

Directed By: Julian Glander

Critics Consensus: An affectionate celebration of Sly & the Family Stone that's all the more powerful for recognizing its subject's flaws, SLY LIVES! is a sterling sophomore documentary feature from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson.

Synopsis: "SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)" examines the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the groundbreaking band led by the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: André Benjamin, D'Angelo, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip

Directed By: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson

Critics Consensus: An affectionate and deeply personal exploration of a comedic power couple, Nothing is Lost is a fitting tribute from director Ben Stiller to his parents.

Synopsis: Ben Stiller tells the story of his parents, comedy icons Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, exploring their impact both on popular culture and at home,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Stiller, Amy Stiller, Christine Taylor, Christopher Walken

Directed By: Ben Stiller

Critics Consensus: Brisk, insightful, and gently crafted, Prime Minister offers a persuasive and inspiring portrait of Jacinda Ardern.

Synopsis: Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's 40th Prime Minister, led her nation through unprecedented challenges, implemented bold policies, and became the second leader in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jacinda Ardern

Directed By: Lindsay Utz, Michelle Walshe

Critics Consensus: Accumulating power and tension thanks to Leonardo Van Dijl's coiled direction and Tessa Van den Broeck's guileless performance, Julie Keeps Quiet is a drama about silence that speaks volumes.

Synopsis: As the star player at an elite youth tennis academy, Julie's life revolves around the game she loves. She trains hard, pausing only for class... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Koen De Bouw, Ruth Becquart, Tijmen Govaerts, Sofie Decleir

Directed By: Leonardo Van Dijl

Critics Consensus: A doting recap of Liza Minnelli's accomplishments that unspools with an appropriately glitzy flair, this Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story is a worthy encapsulation of the icon's life and career.

Synopsis: This star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life starting in the 1970s, just after the tragic death of her... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Liza Minnelli, Michael Feinstein, Mia Farrow, Ben Vereen

Directed By: Bruce David Klein

Critics Consensus: Giving Benoit Blanc a worthy mystery with its genuinely soulful fixation on faith and a scene-stealing Josh O'Connor performance, Wake Up Dead Man is another Knives Out puzzle that comes together splendidly.

Synopsis: Detective Benoit Blanc sifts through a series of suspects when a monsignor turns up dead.

Starring: Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin

Directed By: Rian Johnson

Critics Consensus: Narratively cut to the bone and geared up with superb filmmaking craft, Warfare evokes the primal terror of combat with unnerving power.

Synopsis: Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later), Warfare embeds audiences with a platoon of American... View Full Synopsis

Starring: D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor

Directed By: Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland

Critics Consensus: Adding some surprising emotional layers onto the ghoulish bones of Final Destination's mythology, Bloodlines ingeniously executes grisly set pieces with precision and turns impending doom into outrageous fun.

Synopsis: The newest chapter in New Line Cinema's bloody successful franchise takes audiences back to the very beginning of Death's twisted sense of justice. Plagued by... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Tony Todd, Brec Bassinger, Teo Briones

Directed By: Adam B. Stein, Zach Lipovsky

Critics Consensus: Navigating a journey of emotional healing with impressive fluidity, Kristen Stewart's feature directorial debut is ably shouldered by Imogen Poots' bracingly naturalistic performance.

Synopsis: Oscar-nominated actor Kristen Stewart makes her feature directorial debut with The Chronology of Water, an unflinching portrait of womanhood, survival, and artistry at the fragmented... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Imogen Poots, Thora Birch, Jim Belushi, Tom Sturridge

Directed By: Kristen Stewart

Critics Consensus: Getting the little details of true crime documentaries right before unleashing some truly unsettling twists, Strange Harvest reaps a bountiful crop of scares from its inventive structure.

Synopsis: Detectives are thrust into a chilling hunt for "Mr. Shiny"--a sadistic serial killer from the past whose return marks the beginning of a new wave... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Peter Zizzo, Terri Apple, Andrew Lauer, Matthew Peschio

Directed By: Stuart Ortiz

Critics Consensus: Putting Ben Foster's talent for playing men on the edge to good dramatic use, Sharp Corner is an unsettling psychological thriller that might make audiences crack from nerves even before its anxious antihero.

Synopsis: Sharp Corner follows Josh (Ben Foster), a troubled man increasingly consumed by the fatal car crashes in front of his house. As Josh's obsession takes... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Foster, Cobie Smulders, Gavin Drea, William Kosovic

Directed By: Jason Buxton

Critics Consensus: Exuberant in both its palette and sound, The Colors Within gets the band together to deliver a kaleidoscopic celebration of human connection.

Synopsis: Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sayu Suzukawa, Akari Takaishi, Taisei Kido, Yui Aragaki

Directed By: Naoko Yamada

Critics Consensus: Cleverly layering a thoughtful message onto another crackerjack caper while solidifying Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as one of the most endearing buddy pairings in ages, Zootopia 2 more than justifies a return trip to the big city.

Synopsis: In Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Zootopia 2," detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster

Directed By: Jared Bush, Byron Howard

Critics Consensus: Liable to leave audiences in a cold sweat, this fever dream immersion into parental stress connects with thunderous force thanks to Rose Byrne's gutsy star turn and director Mary Bronstein's uncompromising vision.

Synopsis: With her life crashing down around her, Linda (Rose Byrne) attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, Danielle Macdonald, Christian Slater

Directed By: Mary Bronstein

Critics Consensus: Seamlessly recreating one of cinema's most groundbreaking productions, Nouvelle Vague doesn't reinvent the medium the way its subjects did, but it pays tribute to their accomplishment with infectious admiration.

Synopsis: This is the story of Godard making "Breathless", told in the style and spirit in which Godard made "Breathless".

Starring: Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, Aubry Dullin, Bruno Dreyfürst

Directed By: Richard Linklater

Critics Consensus: Soothing as a cup of tea while providing a satisfying amount of closure, The Grand Finale is a worthy sendoff for Downton Abbey.

Synopsis: DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy

Directed By: Simon Curtis

Critics Consensus: Confined to a limited setting, Peter Hujar's Day proves surprisingly expansive as director Ira Sachs insightfully captures the repartee between Rebecca Hall and Ben Whishaw at the top of their game.

Synopsis: A film adaptation of the book, Peter Hujar's Day, by Linda Rosenkrantz. It invites audiences into a single day in 1974 with groundbreaking queer photographer... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Rebecca Hall, Ben Whishaw

Directed By: Ira Sachs

Critics Consensus: Visually spectacular with a hyperactive sense of humor, Ne Zha II is a sequel that supercharges the original's charms while still being accessible for the uninitiated.

Synopsis: After the heavenly lightning, although Ne Zha and Ao Bing survived by becoming Spirits, they would soon dissipate completely. Taiyi plans to rebuild Ne Zha... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Joseph, Mo Han, Chen Hao, Qi Lü

Directed By: Yu Yang

Critics Consensus: Tackling thorny themes with fierce intelligence and a wonderful performance by Lexi Venter, Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight is a striking feature debut from writer-director Embeth Davidtz.

Synopsis: "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight" thrusts us into the tumultuous world of 8-year-old Bobo, whose childhood unfolds on her family's Rhodesian farm, now... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Zikhona Bali, Ilana Cilliers, Andreas Damm, Lexi Venter

Directed By: Embeth Davidtz

Critics Consensus: Director Miguel Gomes continues to leverage the possibilities of cinema to explore passion and time in this globetrotting lark, richly realized in striking black-and-white photography.

Synopsis: From Miguel Gomes, the award winning director of Tabu and Arabian Nights, comes a globe-trotting tale of unrequited love. Earning Gomes the Best Director prize... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Crista Alfaiate, Gonçalo Waddington, Claúdio da Silva, Lang-Khê Tran

Directed By: Miguel Gomes

Critics Consensus: A gripping and unsettling documentary, Apocalypse in the Tropics offers a sobering reflection on the dangerous erosion of democratic boundaries as religious extremism intertwines with political power.

Synopsis: When does a democracy end, and a theocracy begin? In APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS, Petra Costa investigates the increasingly powerful grip that faith leaders hold... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Petra Costa, Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Directed By: Petra Costa

Critics Consensus: An affectionate documentary packed with revealing archival material, Thank You Very Much doesn't decode the legendary Andy Kaufman's mystique but will make audiences feel just a little bit closer to him.

Synopsis: A look at the all-too-short life and career of enigmatic comedy legend Andy Kaufman, including never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews with friends, colleagues and family... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Andy Kaufman

Directed By: Alex Braverman

Critics Consensus: Given an extra sinew of authenticity by the metatextual casting of Alison Brie and Dave Franco at the top of their game, Together is a body horror that's as emotionally sticky as it is memorably gnarly.

Synopsis: Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Damon Herriman, Mia Morrissey

Directed By: Michael Shanks

Critics Consensus: While not the flashiest Richard Linklater film, Blue Moon boasts a wonderful performance by Ethan Hawke as he embodies a man hanging on by a thread while the audience hangs on to every word said.

Synopsis: ...You know how in marriage they say "for better or for worse"? I think, in terms of my life, I have entered the "for worse"... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott

Directed By: Richard Linklater

Critics Consensus: Good Boy is a visually striking, emotionally devastating horror film that eschews genre conventions to deliver a uniquely haunting and conceptually ambitious experience.

Synopsis: Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner--and best friend--Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Larry Fessenden, Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, Stuart Rudin

Directed By: Ben Leonberg

Critics Consensus: Kelly Reichardt crafts a heist film at her own laconic pace with The Mastermind, a contemplative crime drama that glides along Josh O'Connor's effortless watchability and a sumptuously vintage aesthetic.

Synopsis: Celebrated filmmaker Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Showing Up) directs an unforgettable Josh O'Connor in THE MASTERMIND, her latest Cannes triumph. In a sedate Massachusetts suburb... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Gaby Hoffmann, Josh O'Connor, John Magaro, Hope Davis

Directed By: Kelly Reichardt

Critics Consensus: Unearthing fascinating archival materials to provide newfound insight into one of popular culture's most iconic couples, One to One helps audiences get know John and Yoko better than they could previously imagine.

Synopsis: An expansive and revelatory inside look at the 18 months John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent living in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, ONE... View Full Synopsis

Starring: John Lennon, Yoko Ono

Directed By: Kevin Macdonald, Sam Rice-Edwards

Critics Consensus: Director Charlie Shackleton rescues victory from the jaws of defeat in Zodiac Killer Project, a revelatory rumination on filmmaking and the overindulgences of the true crime genre.

Synopsis: Filmmaker Charlie Shackleton ruminates on his unfinished Zodiac Killer documentary, playfully probing and unraveling true crime's inner workings and deconstructing the ubiquitous genre with deadpan... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Charlie Shackleton, Guy Robbins, Lee Nicholas Harris

Directed By: Charlie Shackleton

Critics Consensus: Like any good improv comedy skit, Deep Cover treats an amusing setup with a freewheeling sense of fun while giving each of its performers their time to shine.

Synopsis: DEEP COVER is a fast-paced action comedy starring Bryce Dallas Howard as Kat, an improv comedy teacher beginning to question if she's missed her shot... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Nick Mohammed, Paddy Considine

Directed By: Tom Kingsley

Critics Consensus: Blending together different influences that complement each other like the colors of a rainbow, Arco soars with its clever world-building and lovable characters.

Synopsis: In 2075, a 10-year-old girl, Iris, sees a mysterious boy wearing a rainbow jumpsuit falling from the sky. It's Arco. He comes from a distant,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Flea, Natalie Portman

Directed By: Ugo Bienvenu

Critics Consensus: 28 Years Later taps into contemporary anxieties with the ferocious urgency of someone infected with Rage Virus, delivering a haunting and visceral thrill ride that defies expectations.

Synopsis: Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new "auteur horror" story set in the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams

Directed By: Danny Boyle

Critics Consensus: A domestic nightmare that draws its most profound scares from Sally Hawkins' deranged performance, Bring Her Back is an exemplary chiller that reaffirms directors Danny and Michael Philippou as modern masters of horror.

Synopsis: A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.

Starring: Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips

Directed By: Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou

Critics Consensus: Reveling in Tessa Thompson's commanding turn as Hedda, Nia DaCosta's smoldering update on Henrik Ibsen's seminal play locates a bracingly contemporary pulse within a classic text.

Synopsis: From writer/director Nia DaCosta comes a provocative, modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's classic play. HEDDA (Tessa Thompson) finds herself torn between the lingering ache of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, Imogen Poots, Nicholas Pinnock

Directed By: Nia DaCosta

Critics Consensus: Illuminated by Amanda Seyfried's sterling performance, The Testament of Ann Lee accepts The Shakers' founder on her own terms and reaches its own rhapsodic highs as a result.

Synopsis: From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Stacy Martin

Directed By: Mona Fastvold

Critics Consensus: By withholding clear heroes or easy villains in its tale of a destructive neighborly feud, Bring Them Down stands out as an exceptionally nuanced exercise in vengeance.

Synopsis: Starring Oscar-nominee Barry Keoghan (Saltburn, The Banshees of Inisherin) and Christopher Abbott (Possessor, Sanctuary), BRING THEM DOWN is a tense and gripping thriller about two... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Christopher Abbott, Barry Keoghan, Nora Jane Noone, Paul Ready

Directed By: Chris Andrews

Critics Consensus: Dystopia is a family affair in 40 Acres, a thoughtful thriller given extra heft by provocative themes and a terrific Danielle Deadwyler.

Synopsis: After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving -- even thriving -- on a farm in the middle... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem O'Connor, Michael Greyeyes, Milcania Diaz-Rojas

Directed By: R.T. Thorne

Critics Consensus: Heavy on mood and existential terror, The Damned's patient approach to horror pays off with cerebral chills.

Synopsis: Eva (Odessa Young), a 19th-century widow is tasked with making an impossible choice when, in the middle of an especially cruel winter, a ship sinks... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Odessa Young, Joe Cole, Lewis Gribben, Siobhan Finneran

Directed By: Þórður Pálsson

Critics Consensus: Focusing on the good times as it chronicles John Candy's life and career, I Like Me gathers those who knew and loved the iconic actor for a bittersweet retrospective that feels like a cathartic group hug.

Synopsis: From director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds--both lifelong John Candy fans--comes John Candy: I Like Me, an exploration of the life and legacy of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bill Murray, Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd

Directed By: Colin Hanks

Critics Consensus: Consistently unnerving as it cycles through a series of shorts that are more treat than trick, V/H/S Halloween is one of the most purely enjoyable cassettes in the franchise yet.

Synopsis: A collection of Halloween-themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival.

Starring: David Haydn, Anna McKelvie, Samantha Cochran, Natalia Montgomery Fernandez

Directed By: Bryan M. Ferguson, Anna Zlokovic, Paco Plaza, Chris 'Casper' Kelly

Critics Consensus: Minimalist in presentation while getting great mileage out of Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys' superb performances, Hallow Road is a nerve-wracking thriller that takes audiences down a haunting path.

Synopsis: Two parents receive a distressing late-night call from their teenage daughter, who has just accidentally hit a pedestrian. They jump in their car, racing to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Rosamund Pike, Matthew Rhys, Megan McDonnell, Paul Tylak

Directed By: Babak Anvari, William Gillies

Critics Consensus: Brimming with cultural texture and energy, Fawzia Mirza's winning directorial debut is a vivacious tribute to family.

Synopsis: Azra, a Pakistani woman living in Toronto, is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father suddenly dies on a trip home to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hamza Haq, Amrit Kaur, Nimra Bucha, Ayana Manji

Directed By: Fawzia Mirza

Critics Consensus: Assembling a ragtag band of underdogs with Florence Pugh as their magnetic standout, Thunderbolts* refreshingly returns to the tried-and-true blueprint of the MCU's best adventures.

Synopsis: In "Thunderbolts*," Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell

Directed By: Jake Schreier

Critics Consensus: Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons are at the top of their game in Bugonia, a bonkers entertainment that applies director Yorgos Lanthimos' whip-smart method to modern society's madness.

Synopsis: Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias

Directed By: Yorgos Lanthimos

Critics Consensus: Cooper Hoffman and David Johnsson's soulful performances bring a lot of heart to Stephen King's dystopian tale, making The Long Walk a life-or-death ordeal for its characters but a riveting ride for audiences.

Synopsis: From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King's first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot

Directed By: Francis Lawrence

Critics Consensus: A slow-burning spectral thriller, Presence reaffirms that Soderbergh plays with form as deftly as he flits between genres.

Synopsis: A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they're not alone.

Starring: Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, Chris Sullivan, Lucas Papaelias

Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

Critics Consensus: Tim Robinson expands his exquisitely painful cringe comedy style to feature length with seamless results in Friendship, a toxic bromance that'll make audiences laugh and wince in equal measure.

Synopsis: Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor, as Craig's attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer

Directed By: Andrew DeYoung

Critics Consensus: A sweet-natured dramedy about faking human connection until you make it, Rental Family provides Brendan Fraser an ideal showcase for his sensitive star power while backing him up with a terrific ensemble.

Synopsis: Set in modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Gorman

Directed By: HIKARI

Critics Consensus: Recreating a real-life disaster with terrifying authenticity, The Lost Bus ratchets up the tension while maintaining a humanist core thanks to Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera's effective performances.

Synopsis: A determined bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from a deadly wildfire.

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson

Directed By: Paul Greengrass

Critics Consensus: A bittersweet romp about new beginnings with another sparkling turn by Renée Zellweger, Mad About the Boy gracefully closes the book on Bridget Jones' diary.

Synopsis: After jumping back into the dating pool, single mother Bridget Jones finds herself caught between a younger man and her son's science teacher.

Starring: Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Colin Firth

Directed By: Michael Morris

Critics Consensus: A gritty thriller grounded in powerful emotional stakes, She Rides Shotgun is harrowing but enlivened by Taron Egerton and Ana Sophia Heger's superb performances.

Synopsis: In the gritty, explosive action-thriller She Rides Shotgun, Taron Egerton stars as newly released ex-con Nate. Marked for death by unrelenting enemies, Nate must now... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Taron Egerton, Ana Sophia Heger, Rob Yang, John Carroll Lynch

Directed By: Nick Rowland

Critics Consensus: Pushing against the boundaries of storytelling with overwhelming style, Bi Gan's Resurrection is equal parts inscrutable and invigoratingly awake to the endless possibilities of cinema.

Synopsis: In a future where humanity has surrendered its ability to dream in exchange for immortality, an outcast (Jackson Yee) finds illusion, nightmarish visions, and beauty... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jackson Yee, Shu Qi, Mark Chao, Li Gengxi

Directed By: Gan Bi

Critics Consensus: Afternoons of Solitude is a stark, ritualistic immersion into bullfighting whose open-ended editing and sensory repetition pursue an unflinching purity, marking it as one of Albert Serra's most mature and unexpectedly accessible works.

Synopsis: Portrait of an active bullfighting star, Andrés Roca Rey, which allows us to reflect on the intimate experience of the bullfighter who assumes the risk... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Andrés Roca Rey

Directed By: Albert Serra

Critics Consensus: With Liam Neeson's gravelly gravitas proving to be a perfect fit for Frank Drebin's deadpan buffoonery, The Naked Gun revives the original trilogy's daffy sense of humor like it never went out of style.

Synopsis: Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world!

Starring: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder

Directed By: Akiva Schaffer

Critics Consensus: A disarmingly sweet tonal gearshift for director Derek Cianfrance, Roofman is shaggy as a narrative but expertly tailored to Channing Tatum's strengths as an eminently likable leading man.

Synopsis: Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald's restaurants by... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage, Uzo Aduba

Directed By: Derek Cianfrance

Critics Consensus: Stuffed to the gills with memorable shocks and a thrillingly unhinged heel turn by Jai Courtney, Dangerous Animals will be irresistible chum for horror aficionados.

Synopsis: When Zephyr, a rebellious surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer and held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hassie Harrison, Josh Heuston, Jai Courtney, Rob Carlton

Directed By: Sean Byrne

Critics Consensus: Like the original, The Toxic Avenger isn't for everyone -- but viewers seeking an extremely gory, extremely silly good time won't be disappointed.

Synopsis: When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he's transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Taylour Paige

Directed By: Macon Blair

Critics Consensus: The Bad Guys 2's crew of reformed rapscallions are still a ton of fun as their latest adventure raises the stakes while maintaining a playful sense of mischief.

Synopsis: Everyone's favorite felons are back, and this time, they've got company. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson

Directed By: Pierre Perifel, JP Sans

Critics Consensus: A tribute to classic films while being a very good one in itself, Superboys of Malegaon is a charming dramedy that will resonate with anyone who's ever been inspired to pick up a camera.

Synopsis: Superboys of Malegaon is a film based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the town of Malegaon. The residents of the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora

Directed By: Reema Kagti

Critics Consensus: Benefitting from rock-solid cast chemistry and clad in appealingly retro 1960s design, this crack at The Fantastic Four does Marvel's First Family justice.

Synopsis: Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" introduces Marvel's First Family--Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal),... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn

Directed By: Matt Shakman

Critics Consensus: Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare's masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal's astonishing performances.

Synopsis: From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn

Directed By: Chloé Zhao

Critics Consensus: Director Dan Trachtenberg continues to take the Predator franchise in exciting new directions with Badlands, a rollicking adventure that transforms one of cinema's most iconic brutes into a hero worth rooting for.

Synopsis: "Predator: Badlands," which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi

Directed By: Dan Trachtenberg

Critics Consensus: Andrew Ahn lends a tender eye to a humorous and heartfelt remake that boasts loving performances to be embraced by all.

Synopsis: From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan

Directed By: Andrew Ahn

Critics Consensus: Restoring much of Looney Tunes' quintessential charm with a daffy dose of high energy and inventive gags, The Day the Earth Blew Up goes to show that these iconic characters remain evergreen fun.

Synopsis: That's not all folks! Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, one of the greatest comedic duos in history, are making their hilarious return to the big... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, Peter MacNicol, Fred Tatasciore

Directed By: Peter Browngardt

Critics Consensus: Harkening back to other classic animated adventures, In Your Dreams adds imaginative flourishes to a familiar framework and delivers big-hearted family entertainment.

Synopsis: In Your Dreams is a comedy adventure about Stevie and her brother Elliot who journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams. If the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Janssen, Craig Robinson, Simu Liu

Directed By: Alex Woo

Critics Consensus: With Nahuel Pérez Biscayart's captivating performance holding the reins, Kill the Jockey is an absorbing and wryly subversive riff on identity.

Synopsis: Once-renowned jockey Remo Manfredi (Nahuel Pérez Biscayart) has run out of track. Perpetually inebriated, hopped up on horse drugs, and in hock to a minor... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Úrsula Corberó, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Mariana Di Girólamo

Directed By: Luis Ortega

Critics Consensus: Finding the humanity in one of cinema's most iconic monsters, Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein is a lavish epic that gets its most invigorating volts from Jacob Elordi's standout performance.

Synopsis: Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz

Directed By: Guillermo del Toro

Critics Consensus: A freewheeling throwback, Caught Stealing splendidly showcases Austin Butler's movie star charisma while marking a surprisingly lighthearted gearshift for director Darren Aronofsky.

Synopsis: Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can't play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He's got a great girl (Zoë... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith

Directed By: Darren Aronofsky

Critics Consensus: Mining sly humor from its mature portrait of a failing marriage, Is This Thing On? is another terrific relationship study from Bradley Cooper and an ideal platform for Will Arnett's dramatic chops.

Synopsis: As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Bradley Cooper

Directed By: Bradley Cooper

Critics Consensus: An amusingly perceptive comedy about the push and pull of friendship, Sacramento glows with charm even when its characters drive each other mad.

Synopsis: Following the death of his father, energetic and free-spirited Rickey (Michael Angarano) convinces long-time friend Glenn (Michael Cera) to go on an impromptu road trip... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Michael Cera, Michael Angarano, Kristen Stewart, Maya Erskine

Directed By: Michael Angarano

Critics Consensus: Folktales may skim the surface of its subjects' growing pains, but is most resonant in its heartwarmingly pleasant, canine-abundant exterior.

Synopsis: In Oscar®-nominated filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady's life-affirming documentary, teenagers converge at a traditional folk high school in Arctic Norway where they must rely... View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady

Critics Consensus: Extracting a maximum amount of creepy mood from a simple setup while reaching surprising poignancy as a mother-daughter story, The Surrender is a victorious feature debut from writer-director Julia Max.

Synopsis: A fraught mother-daughter relationship is put to a terrifying test when the family patriarch dies and the grieving mother hires a mysterious stranger to bring... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Colby Minifie, Kate Burton, Neil Sandilands, Vaughn Armstrong

Directed By: Julia Max

Critics Consensus: A stylish character study and unsettling exploration of celebrity in the digital age, Wild Diamond marks a memorable feature debut for writer-director Agathe Riedinger.

Synopsis: Liane, 19 years old, daring and fiery, lives with her mother and little sister under the dusty sun of Fréjus in the South of France.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Malou Khebizi, Idir Azougli, Andrea Bescond, Ashley Romano

Directed By: Agathe Riedinger

Critics Consensus: Nicolas Cage expertly rides the waves of toxic masculinity in this sand filled arena of torment.

Synopsis: In the psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan, a man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Julian McMahon, Nicholas Cassim, Miranda Tapsell

Directed By: Lorcan Finnegan

Critics Consensus: Leavening its parable of grief with some adorable human-canine bonding, The Friend is a winsome dramedy that'll resonate with pet owners and just about anyone who's experienced loss.

Synopsis: In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Noma Dumezweni, Sarah Baskin

Directed By: Scott McGehee, David Siegel

Critics Consensus: A classic farce with very modern relationship dynamics, Splitsville spreads the comedic wealth across its well-balanced ensemble.

Synopsis: After Ashley (Adria Arjona) asks for a divorce, good-natured Carey (Kyle Marvin) runs to his friends, Julie (Dakota Johnson) and Paul (Michael Angelo Covino), for... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, Kyle Marvin, Michael Angelo Covino

Directed By: Michael Angelo Covino

Critics Consensus: Elevated by Mads Mikkelsen and Sophie Sloan's magnetic chemistry, Dust Bunny is a dazzlingly imaginative and stylish feature debut from director Bryan Fuller.

Synopsis: Ten-year-old Aurora has a mysterious neighbor (Mads Mikkelsen) who kills real-life monsters. He's a hit man for hire. So, when Aurora needs help killing the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sheila Atim, David Dastmalchian

Directed By: Bryan Fuller

Critics Consensus: A stimulating sci-fi that invests its high concept into ideas rather than special effects, The Assessment puts a trio of superb performances under a microscope and invites the audience to join in the scrutiny.

Synopsis: THE ASSESSMENT follows Mia (Elizabeth Olsen) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel), a successful couple who hope to become parents in a near future where resources are... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Olsen, Himesh Patel, Minnie Driver

Directed By: Fleur Fortune

Critics Consensus: A dazzling monument to lurid cinema that gleams with stylistic verve, Reflection in a Dead Diamond might be directors Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani's most cohesive and thrilling genre pastiche yet.

Synopsis: When the mysterious woman in the room next door disappears, a debonair 70-year-old ex-spy living in a luxury hotel on the Côte d'Azur is confronted... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Fabio Testi, Yannick Rénier, Koen De Bouw, Maria de Medeiros

Directed By: Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani

Critics Consensus: Man Finds Tape is a smart, slow-burning directorial debut that delivers layered, imaginative horror with strong performances and compelling mysteries.

Synopsis: After receiving a cryptic call, documentarian Lynn Page returns to her small Texas hometown to investigate haunting footage of events no one can remember taking... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kelsey Pribilski, William Magnuson, John Gholson, Brian Villalobos

Directed By: Paul Gandersman, Peter S. Hall

Critics Consensus: Pulling off the heroic feat of fleshing out a dynamic new world while putting its champion's big, beating heart front and center, this Superman flies high as a Man of Tomorrow grounded in the here and now.

Synopsis: When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man... View Full Synopsis

Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi

Directed By: James Gunn

Critics Consensus: A Hitchcockian thriller that cleverly utilizes modern technology for its twists and turns, Drop delivers on its pulpy premise while providing a welcome showcase for leading lady Meghann Fahy.

Synopsis: Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy, breakout star of White Lotus and The Perfect Couple, plays Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, who... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jacob Robinson

Directed By: Christopher Landon

Critics Consensus: Spike Lee and Denzel Washington remix a classic with vibrantly contemporary results in Highest 2 Lowest, a swaggering thriller that lovingly showcases New York City.

Synopsis: When a titan music mogul (Denzel Washington), widely known as having the "best ears in the business", is targeted with a ransom plot, he is... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, A$AP Rocky

Directed By: Spike Lee

Critics Consensus: Catapulted by its theme of building self-esteem, Pixar's latest cosmic wonder Elio boasts a fanciful world of original creations to dazzling effect.

Synopsis: For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers--in Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film "Elio," the universe calls back! The cosmic... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett

Directed By: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina

Critics Consensus: Unwavering in its psychological trappings, Bone Lake is a supercharged game of survival that yields a thrilling rabbit-hole of intrigue and fun.

Synopsis: A couple's romantic vacation at a secluded lakeside estate is upended when they are forced to share the mansion with a mysterious and attractive couple.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Maddie Hasson, Marco Pigossi, Alex Roe, Andra Nechita

Directed By: Mercedes Bryce Morgan

Critics Consensus: This tension-filled coming out story marks a welcome debut for director Carmen Emmi, whose Plainclothes showcases the perils of love and the effects of isolation.

Synopsis: At his mother's New Year’s Eve party Lucas, a young police officer, loses a letter no one was ever meant to read. Amid the backdrop... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Blyth, Russell Tovey, Maria Dizzia, Christian Cooke

Directed By: Carmen Emmi

Critics Consensus: Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5 is a dense, urgent, and unapologetically blunt documentary that offers a chillingly relevant examination of totalitarianism's enduring appeal and the societal conditions that enable it.

Synopsis: From Academy Award®-nominated and BAFTA-winning director, Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro), Orwell is the definitive feature-length documentary on visionary author George Orwell, with... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Damian Lewis

Directed By: Raoul Peck

Critics Consensus: Setting the stage to slay all day, Tina Romero's feature debut is a glowing zombie-fest filled with humor and heart, proving that there's more than enough room in the genre for these Queens of the Dead.

Synopsis: Drag queens and club kids battle zombies craving brains during their drag show in Brooklyn, putting personal conflicts aside to utilize their distinct abilities against... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Katy O'Brian, Jaquel Spivey, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Margaret Cho

Directed By: Tina Romero

Critics Consensus: Enlivened by a characteristically graceful performance by Glenn Close, The Summer Book is a poignant exploration of life's beginnings and endings.

Synopsis: At her family's home on a Finnish island, young Sophia explores the natural world with her father and grandmother (Glenn Close). Adapted from Tove Jansson's... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Glenn Close, Anders Danielsen Lie, Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson, Pekka Strang

Directed By: Charlie McDowell

Critics Consensus: Driven by Brad Pitt's laidback magnetism and sporting a souped-up engine courtesy of Joseph Kosinski's kinetic direction, F1 The Movie brings vintage cool across the finish line.

Synopsis: Dubbed "the greatest that never was," Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon

Directed By: Joseph Kosinski

Critics Consensus: A brainy thriller that harkens back to the gritty verisimilitude of classic conspiracy cinema, Relay might have one reversal too many but finishes the race with aplomb.

Synopsis: In RELAY, Riz Ahmed plays a world class "fixer" who specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their ruin.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Sam Worthington, Willa Fitzgerald

Directed By: David Mackenzie

Critics Consensus: A modern, literate and sweet riff on finding the kind of happiness that can't be found in a book, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life will make your day.

Synopsis: Agathe, hopelessly clumsy yet charming and full of contradictions, finds herself in desperate singlehood. Her dream is to experience love akin to a Jane Austen... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Camille Rutherford, Pablo Pauly, Charlie Anson, Annabelle Lengronne

Directed By: Laura Piani

Critics Consensus: Realizing Dav Pilkey's canine creation with a frenzied energy that never lets up, Dog Man will delight kids while throwing their parents a bone.

Synopsis: When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Poppy Liu

Directed By: Peter Hastings

Critics Consensus: Like a homey dish prepared for family, Nonnas just wants to provide heaping helpings of comfort — and does so with enough charm that audiences may want seconds.

Synopsis: After the loss of his mother, a man risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire

Directed By: Stephen Chbosky

Critics Consensus: Getting an adrenaline shot from Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder's considerable charm while finding increasingly demented ways to utilize its concept, Novocaine is the opposite of a pain to watch.

Synopsis: When the girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, everyman Nate (Jack Quaid) turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Betty Gabriel

Directed By: Dan Berk, Robert Olsen

Critics Consensus: Father Mother Sister Brother is a subtly haunting, wryly funny, and visually poised triptych that transforms the banal awkwardness of family life into a bittersweet meditation on the bonds that persist.

Synopsis: FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER is a feature film, though carefully constructed in the form of a triptych. The three stories all concern the relationships between... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mayim Bialik, Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Sarah Greene

Directed By: Jim Jarmusch

Critics Consensus: Hypnotic and stylish if a little too indulgent in its pacing, Gazer is an intriguing mood piece featuring a terrific performance by Ariella Mastroianni.

Synopsis: Afflicted with a rare and fatal condition that affects her ability to perceive time and causes sudden blackouts, single mother Frankie Rhodes relies on self-recorded... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ariella Mastroianni, Marcia DeBonis, Renee Gagner, Jack Alberts

Directed By: Ryan J. Sloan

Critics Consensus: Celebrating the virtues of fortitude and patience, La Grazia is an atypically restrained effort from writer-director Paolo Sorrentino that reunites him with the dependably majestic Toni Servillo.

Synopsis: From Academy and BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino, LA GRAZIA is a sweeping exploration of love, duty, and personal freedom. Toni Servillo -- winner of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Toni Servillo, Anna Ferzetti, Orlando Cinque, Massimo Venturiello

Directed By: Paolo Sorrentino

Critics Consensus: Gargantuan in action, runtime, and scope, The Final Reckoning is a sentimental sendoff for Ethan Hunt that accomplishes its mission with a characteristic flair for the impossible.

Synopsis: Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg

Directed By: Christopher McQuarrie

Critics Consensus: Showing a sweeter side of director Mike Flanagan's deeply-felt emotional register, The Life of Chuck is a buoyant and often wonderful adaptation of one of Stephen King's more cosmically optimistic tales.

Synopsis: A genre-bending tale celebrating the life of Charles "Chuck" Krantz, as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss and the multitudes contained... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill

Directed By: Mike Flanagan

Critics Consensus: Its dramatic form may get a little wobbly during certain reps, but Jonathan Majors' incredibly committed performance makes Magazine Dreams well worth a watch.

Synopsis: Killian Maddox is consumed by his dream of becoming a world famous bodybuilder and one day gracing the cover of fitness magazines. He lives a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jonathan Majors, Haley Bennett, Taylour Paige, Mike O'Hearn

Directed By: Elijah Bynum

Critics Consensus: Gorgeous as frost and just as brittle, The Ice Tower occasionally wobbles as a narrative but largely excels as an atmospheric meditation on the creative process.

Synopsis: Jeanne, a 15-year-old orphan, witnesses the shoot for a film adaptation of the fairy tale The Snow Queen, and she becomes fascinated by its star,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Marion Cotillard, Clara Pacini, August Diehl, Gaspar Noé

Directed By: Lucile Hadzihalilovic

Critics Consensus: Ratcheting up the tension to a riveting degree, Last Breath tells a remarkable true story with the utmost efficiency and a dependably terrific performance from Woody Harrelson.

Synopsis: A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole, Cliff Curtis

Directed By: Alex Parkinson

Critics Consensus: Mickey 17 finds Bong Joon Ho returning to his forte of daffy sci-fi with a withering social critique at its core, proving along the way that you can never have too many Robert Pattisons.

Synopsis: Mickey 17, known as an "expendable," goes on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet.

Starring: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette

Directed By: Bong Joon Ho

Critics Consensus: A mixture of gory slasher and sweet rom-com that ingeniously nails both formulas, Heart Eyes serves up a bloody valentine that'll make the heart skip a beat.

Synopsis: For the past several years, the "Heart Eyes Killer" has wreaked havoc on Valentine's Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine's Day, no... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Jordana Brewster

Directed By: Josh Ruben

Critics Consensus: Bringing a sweet amount of dignity to the art of imitation, Song Sung Blue mostly avoids becoming a mere cover of the documentary on which it's based thanks to Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson's heartfelt performances.

Synopsis: Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Ella Anderson, Hudson Hensley

Directed By: Craig Brewer

Critics Consensus: A promising directorial feature debut by Aziz Ansari, Good Fortune's socially-minded humor is given wings by Keanu Reeves' heavenly comedic timing.

Synopsis: In GOOD FORTUNE, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh

Directed By: Aziz Ansari

Critics Consensus: The Penguin Lessons is appealing even if it curiously elides some disturbing geopolitical history, and is elevated by a winning performance from Steve Coogan with a little help from a lovable pint-sized companion.

Synopsis: Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Micaela Breque, Tomás Pozzi, Ramiro Blas, Steve Coogan

Directed By: Peter Cattaneo

Critics Consensus: A sobering drama that throws everything along with the kitchen sink at its doggedly determined hero, Steve's pileup of crises can strain credulity but Cillian Murphy's superb performance keeps it grounded in reality.

Synopsis: Set in the mid-90s, Steve is a reimagining of Max Porter's Sunday Times bestseller Shy. The film follows a pivotal day in the life of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo, Little Simz

Directed By: Tim Mielants

Critics Consensus: Tenderly performed by Ben Hardy and Jason Patel, Unicorns charts a queer love story with familiar beats but palpable sincerity.

Synopsis: Unable to deny the spark between them the pair are forced down the unexpected path of transformation, where they must question their identities and confront... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Hardy, Jason Patel, Hannah Onslow, Ravin J Ganatra

Directed By: Sally El Hosaini, James Krishna Floyd

Critics Consensus: Depicting the Dreyfus affair with steadfast efficiency and a standout performance by Jean Dujardin, An Officer and a Spy is one of director Roman Polanski's sturdiest efforts in years.

Synopsis: On January 5, 1895, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a young Jewish soldier, is degraded for spying for Germany and is sentenced to life imprisonment on Devil's... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jean Dujardin, Louis Garrel, Emmanuelle Seigner, Grégory Gadebois

Directed By: Roman Polanski

Critics Consensus: A caper made with all the intricacy of a Rube Goldberg machine, The Phoenician Scheme doesn't deviate from Wes Anderson's increasingly ornate style but delivers the formula with mannered delicacy.

Synopsis: The story of a family and a family business.

Starring: Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed

Directed By: Wes Anderson

Critics Consensus: A mature deconstruction of the conventional rom-com, Materialists provides its trio of swoon-worthy stars some of their meatiest material yet while reaffirming Celine Song as a modern master of relationship dramas.

Synopsis: A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Zoe Winters

Directed By: Celine Song

Critics Consensus: Cruelly clever with some unforgettably gory set pieces, The Monkey reaffirms director Osgood Perkins' horror bona fides while revealing he also has a surprising -- albeit sick -- sense of humor.

Synopsis: When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tears their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery

Directed By: Oz Perkins

Critics Consensus: Crafted with loving fidelity to the animated classic by original co-director Dean DeBlois, How to Train Your Dragon doesn't best the first iteration but still reaches enchanting heights of its own.

Synopsis: On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind)... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost

Directed By: Dean DeBlois

Critics Consensus: George Clooney riffs on his star persona with disarming vulnerability while Adam Sandler impressively expands his dramatic range in Jay Kelly, a Hollywood satire that's gentler than one might expect from director Noah Baumbach.

Synopsis: JAY KELLY, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Adam... View Full Synopsis

Starring: George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup

Directed By: Noah Baumbach

Critics Consensus: Marrying a clever spin on the afterlife with an infectious sweet streak, Eternity is a spiritual successor to classic romantic screwball comedies that's worthy of their company.

Synopsis: In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, John Early

Directed By: David Freyne

Critics Consensus: Weaving a visually sumptuous web of musical intrigue, Kiss of the Spider Woman showcases beauty in tragedy through wondrous performances by Jennifer Lopez, Tonatiuh Elizarraraz and Diego Luna.

Synopsis: Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon returns to the movie musical in this dazzling Technicolor-hued fantasy. Valentín (Diego Luna), a political prisoner,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, Jennifer Lopez, Bruno Bichir

Directed By: Bill Condon

Critics Consensus: Cozy as an undemanding beach reach and just as slight, this starry murder mystery leverages its terrific troupe of actors to nostalgic effect.

Synopsis: Based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees -- Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie

Directed By: Chris Columbus

Critics Consensus: Silent Night, Deadly Night embraces the franchise's inherent absurdity while surpassing the original with sharper filmmaking, richer characterization, and politically astute, pitch-black satire.

Synopsis: A reimagining of the controversial 1984 cult horror classic -- when Billy witnesses his parents' grisly murder on Christmas Eve at the hands of Santa,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine, Mark Acheson, David Lawrence Brown

Directed By: Mike P. Nelson

Critics Consensus: A bittersweet rom-com that occasionally waffles as much as its characters in how mature it wants to be, The Threesome balances out into a sweetly shaggy film with standout performances from Zoey Deutch and Ruby Cruz.

Synopsis: One fateful night, the stars appear to align for Connor (Jonah Hauer-King), a kind and unassuming young man, as his irreverent long-time crush Olivia (Zoey... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Arden Myrin, Josh Segarra, Robert Longstreet, Julia Sweeney

Directed By: Chad Hartigan

Critics Consensus: While frumpy action-hero Hutch Mansell tries to enjoy a nice vacation, Bob Odenkirk works overtime to make Nobody 2 a diverting sequel that measures up admirably to the original.

Synopsis: Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz, RZA

Directed By: Timo Tjahjanto

Critics Consensus: Josh Hartnett's go-for-broke performance gives Fight of Flight wings, sustaining this daffy action-comedy at an entertaining cruising altitude that refreshingly doesn't wear out its welcome.

Synopsis: Exiled American agent Lucas Reyes (Josh Hartnett) is given one last chance to redeem himself -- the assignment is to track down and identify a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Charithra Chandran, Marko Zaror, Katee Sackhoff

Directed By: James Madigan

Critics Consensus: The New Boy bites off more than it can comfortably chew, but this heady exploration of faith and cultural tensions has an ethereal allure.

Synopsis: From acclaimed filmmaker Warwick Thornton, The New Boy takes place in 1940s Australia at a remote monastery with a mission for Aboriginal children run by... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Aswan Reid, Deborah Mailman, Wayne Blair

Directed By: Warwick Thornton

Critics Consensus: One of director Atom Egoyan's most successful efforts in years and a multidimensional showcase for Amanda Seyfried, Seven Veils dives from the rafters to make an uneven but ultimately insightful landing.

Synopsis: After years away, theater director Jeanine (Academy Award® nominee Amanda Seyfried) re-enters the opera world to stage her former mentor's most famous work. Haunted by... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Rebecca Liddiard, Douglas Smith, Mark O'Brien

Directed By: Atom Egoyan

Critics Consensus: With a gleefully affectionate tone, Fackham Hall barrels through a dizzying amount of story and nonstop gags, occasionally overwhelming itself but ultimately winning out through its fearless comic spirit.

Synopsis: A new porter forms an odd bond with the youngest daughter of a well-known UK family. As the Davenport family, headed by Lord and Lady... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Radcliffe, Thomasin McKenzie, Tom Felton, Damian Lewis

Directed By: Jim O'Hanlon

Critics Consensus: A Gallic farce that wildly veers between tones with a feminist undercurrent throughout, The Balconettes marks a promising creative progression for director-and-star Noémie Merlant.

Synopsis: As a heat wave brings a Marseille neighborhood to the boil, three roommates gleefully meddle in the lives of their neighbors from their balcony. Until... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Souheila Yacoub, Noémie Merlant, Sanda Codreanu, Lucas Bravo

Directed By: Noémie Merlant

Critics Consensus: Equipping a steely Ana de Armas with creatively brutal action choreography and a pleasingly kooky origin story, Ballerina pirouettes gracefully onto the Wickverse's centerstage.

Synopsis: Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Anjelica Huston

Directed By: Len Wiseman

Critics Consensus: Playing out a nightmare scenario with nerve-wracking plausibility, Kathryn Bigelow's masterfully-constructed A House of Dynamite is an urgent thriller that's as distressing as it is riveting.

Synopsis: From Academy Award® winning director Kathryn Bigelow. When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris

Directed By: Kathryn Bigelow

Critics Consensus: Improving on the original by leaning into Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal's buddy comedy chemistry, The Accountant 2 can safely be filed under a good time at the movies.

Synopsis: Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to "find the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda

Directed By: Gavin O'Connor

Critics Consensus: Ruminating on the love within loss, The Shrouds is a personal and peculiar examination of grief by director David Cronenberg.

Synopsis: Karsh, a creative entrepreneur who lost his spouse, develops a machine designed to communicate with deceased individuals.

Starring: Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce, Sandrine Holt

Directed By: David Cronenberg

Critics Consensus: Bold, funny, and overall entertaining, Freaky Tales is a vibrantly well-acted period piece that makes up in style what it lacks in narrative substance.

Synopsis: An NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teenage punks, neo-Nazis and a debt collector embark on a collision course in 1987 Oakland,...

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani

Directed By: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden

Critics Consensus: A marvel of state-of-the-art puppetry and visual effects, The Legend of Ochi elevates its predictable story with enchanting presentation.

Synopsis: In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, Willem Dafoe

Directed By: Isaiah Saxon

Critics Consensus: Director Andrew Dominik paints Bono: Stories of Surrender with a deft touch, while leaving the heavy lifting of baring all to the man himself.

Synopsis: "Bono: Stories of Surrender" is a vivid reimagining of Bono's critically acclaimed one-man stage show, "Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bono, Jacknife Lee, Kate Ellis, Gemma Doherty

Directed By: Andrew Dominik

Critics Consensus: A frenzied depiction of a common but oft-ignored experience, Die My Love might be too stylistically mannered to fully connect but gifts Jennifer Lawrence with one of her most vivid roles yet.

Synopsis: A portrait of a woman engulfed by love and madness.

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, LaKeith Stanfield, Sissy Spacek

Directed By: Lynne Ramsay

Critics Consensus: Clown in a Cornfield doesn't reinvent the corn-maze, but its clever insights, subversion of expectations, and solid foundation help slash its way to the top.

Synopsis: Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Katie Douglas, Aaron Abrams, Carson MacCormac, Vincent Muller

Directed By: Eli Craig

Critics Consensus: Continuing writer-director Jesse Armstrong's sterling streak of skewering the rich and powerful, Mountainhead counterbalances its repellant characters with terrific acting and dialogue.

Synopsis: A group of billionaire friends get together against the backdrop of a rolling international crisis.

Starring: Steve Carell, Cory Michael Smith, Andrew Daly, Jason Schwartzman

Directed By: Jesse Armstrong

Critics Consensus: Freakier Friday doesn't reinvent the original's story so much as it swaps the formula around for a frothy good time, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan easily slipping back into roles that fit them like mixed-and-matched gloves.

Synopsis: Tess and Anna discover that lightning may indeed strike twice as they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge.

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons

Directed By: Nisha Ganatra

Critics Consensus: A sly throwback to the lurid thrillers that used to dominate multiplexes, The Housemaid cleans up nicely thanks to its wicked sense of fun and a delightfully unnerving performance from Amanda Seyfried.

Synopsis: THE HOUSEMAID is a wildly entertaining thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, based on the best-selling book. From director Paul Feig, the film plunges... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone

Directed By: Paul Feig

Critics Consensus: Emily Bett Rickards is terrific in this straightforward sports biopic, which puts on a good show even if it only glancingly grapples with the surface of its true story.

Synopsis: An extraordinary, true-life tale that follows Mildred Burke, the legendary professional wrestler and single mom who defied incredible odds to become the first million-dollar female... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Emily Bett Rickards, Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins, Gavin Casalegno

Directed By: Ash Avildsen

Critics Consensus: Taking the consequences of its predecessor seriously, Black Phone 2 is a chilling sequel that mines memorable scares and thought-provoking themes from the scars that linger.

Synopsis: Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death... and the phone... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Demián Bichir

Directed By: Scott Derrickson

Critics Consensus: Elevated by the sparky chemistry between Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots, All of You's sci-fi hook and tearjerker trajectory aren't always a perfect match but do yield a romance to remember.

Synopsis: Best friends since college, Simon (Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein) and Laura (Imogen Poots) drift apart when she takes a test that finds her soulmate... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Brett Goldstein, Imogen Poots, Steven Cree, Zawe Ashton

Directed By: William Bridges

Critics Consensus: Dwayne Johnson goes the distance with his transformative turn as Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, a gritty biopic that sidesteps cliché even at the expense of narrative satisfaction while still landing the dramatic body blows that count.

Synopsis: The true story of mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, whose obsession with greatness made him a legend -- and nearly cost him... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten

Directed By: Benny Safdie