Utilizing Flickchart to Predict the Better of January-March 2025

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Let’s scan into the longer term (and perhaps a little bit into the current previous) to see what new releases are touchdown in cinemas and on our favourite streamers over the following three months. Huge names are coming. Bong Joon Ho is again, Steven Soderbergh reappears, Woody Harrelson is underwater, Mel Gibson takes flight within the director’s chair once more, and veteran Barry Levinson provides to his prolific profession. On the similar time, a number of newcomers are seeing their first broad releases, standard studios like Blumhouse and A24 are again at it once more and the MCU returns in addition to Wallace & Gromit.

Movies are ordered by the newest Flickchart world end result traits of a director or actor’s work, or, in some circumstances, the newest output of a franchise or area of interest studio. All in an try and create a enjoyable take a look at the primary quarter of 2025’s most anticipated releases! The decrease the rating the larger the anticipation!

Mickey 17 – Theatrical – 03/07/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 1.382

Runtime: 137 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Comedy, Black Comedy, Dystopian Movie, Primarily based-on-Twenty first-Century-Literature

After being bumped from its 2024 launch date Bong Joon-ho Sci-Fi Comedy is lastly prepared for our consumption. Mickey 17 follows Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) who lands a job of an organization that requires him to undergo a sequence of checks that may kill him and permit him to be cloned repeatedly. Additionally stars Toni Collette (Hereditary (2018)), Mark Ruffalo (Poor Issues (2023)), Steven Yeun (Nope (2022)) and Naomi Ackie (Blink Twice (2024)). 

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 3.204

Runtime: 79 minutes
Ranking: PG
Genres: Comedy, Journey, Journey Comedy, Animation, Cease-Movement

Nick Park’s lovely canine and farmer are again. This time Gromit should rescue his grasp, Wallace, from his personal invention, a sensible gnome which may have sinister plans!

Flight Threat – Theatrical – 01/24/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 3.904

Runtime: 91 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Motion, Thriller, Crime, Motion Thriller, Crime Thriller

Mel Gibson returns to the director chair for the primary time since Hacksaw Ridge (2016) as Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace (Heretic (2024)), and Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey (2019)) have a showdown 1000’s of toes above the snow-covered Alaskan forests. Whereas most of Gibson’s movies have been epic in ambition, Flight Threat seems to be a tightly contained motion thriller.

Higher Man – Theatrical – 01/10/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 4.203

Runtime: 135 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Drama, Musical, Biopic, Musical Drama, Primarily based-on-a-True-Story, Interval Movie, Fantasy

Right here’s one other pop music musical biopic, this time it’s about Brit Pop celebrity Robbie Williams as a CGI monkey! Williams performs himself (as channeled by a primate) on this late 2024 launch receiving its expanded theater push in early January. Higher Man, directed by The Biggest Showman’s (2017) Michael Gracey, follows the temperamental star from childhood to boyband success and as his ascendancy as a solo act. From victories to blow-ups, Higher Man seems to be a high-energy addition to a quickly increasing subgenre on this new musical golden age. 

Opus – Theatrical – 03/14/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 4.449

Runtime: 103 minutes
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Genres: Horror, Drama, Thriller, Music

A24 horror brings us the story of a pop star who vanished three a long time prior when persons are invited for his dwelling to with devious intentions. Opus stars vets John Malkovich (Burn After Studying (2008)) and Juliette Lewis (Pure Born Killers (1994)) and newer stars Ayo Edeiri (Inside Out 2 (2024) the voice of Envy) and Amber Midthunder (Prey (2022)). 

The Legend of Ochi – Theatrical – 02/28/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 5.415

Runtime: 96 minutes
Ranking: PG
Genres: Journey, Fantasy, Coming-of-Age, Household

A24 seems to get into the feel-good fantasy with the story of a younger lady named Yuri (Helena Zengel) who’s rising up in an remoted village with strict curfews as a result of mysterious creatures known as the ochi who reside within the neighboring forest. Yuri discovers a child ochi that has been left behind and our younger heroine is thrust on a journey to return the baby to its household. Additionally starring Stranger IssuesFinn Wolfhard, A24 common Willem Dafoe (are we certain he hasn’t signed a form of old style studio contract), and Emily Watson (Breaking the Waves (1996)).

Wolf Man – Theatrical – 01/17/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 6.009

Runtime: 102 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Horror, Monster Movie, Supernatural Horror, Werewolf Movie

Leigh Whannell (The Invisible Man (2020)) units his directorial sights on his second revisitation of horror villains from the Common Monster fame with Wolf Man. It stars Christopher Abbott who’s making a reputation for himself in horror following turns in It Comes at Night time (2017) and Possessor (2020) and rising expertise Julia Garner who has carved out a wonderful repute after turns in Kitty Inexperienced’s The Assistant (2019) and The Royal Resort (2023). Wolf Man goals to floor the traditional monster in home phrases, focusing the story on a husband & spouse looking for to avoid wasting their marriage. 

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 7.325

Runtime: 106 minutes
Ranking: PG
Genres: Household, Comedy, Journey, Household-Oriented Comedy, Household-Oriented Journey, Journey Comedy, Fantasy, Fantasy Comedy, Fantasy Journey, Household-Oriented Fantasy, Magical Realism, Animal Image, Primarily based-on-Twentieth-Century-Literature

The CGI bear within the pink hat and blue coat is again! In his third characteristic outing, a brand new inventive group takes over as author/director Paul King of the primary two installments moved on. He’s changed by Dougal Wilson within the director chair and a group of writers to pen Paddington & the Brown household’s journey to Peru to seek out his pricey Aunt Lucy residing at Dwelling for Retired Bears. Antonio Banderas (Babygirl (2024)) and Olivia Colman (The Favorite (2018)) be part of the solid and Emily Mortimer (Marry Poppins Returns (2018)) replaces Sally Hawkins (The Form of Water (2017)) because the clever mom, Mary Brown.

The Gorge – Apple TV+ – 02/28/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 7.996

Runtime: 127 minutes
Ranking: PG-13
Genres: Motion, Horror, Journey, Thriller, Motion Thriller, Supernatural Horror, Thriller, Direct-to-Stream

Apple continues to pump cash into its authentic movies. The Gorge is directed by Black Cellphone (2021) and Physician Unusual (2016) filmmaker, Scott Derrickson and sports activities a solid of Anya Taylor-Pleasure (The Menu (2022)), Miles Teller (Whiplash (2014)), and Sigourney Weaver (Avatar: The Manner of Water (2022)). Teller and Taylor-Pleasure are two particular operatives stationed on reverse posts on the chasm of a categorised gorge. As the 2 brokers bond, they need to additionally save the world from no matter evil lurks within the depths.

The Monkey – Theatrical – 02/21/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 8.833

Runtime: 95 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Horror, Comedy, Horror Comedy, Primarily based-on-Twentieth-Century-Literature

Oz Perkins director of shock serial killer horror hit Longlegs (2024) is again in 2025 with a Stephen King adaptation, The Monkey. Divergent sequence star Theo James and Elijah Wooden (Maniac (2012)) headline the solid. The early tagline of “Everyone dies and that’s fucked up” guarantees Perkins has some darkish horror enjoyable in retailer for us. 

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 10.902

Runtime: 130 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Motion, Thriller, Crime, Caper, Motion Thriller, Crime Thriller

Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. return in a follow-up to their 2018 crime thriller that was like a fast-food model of Michael Mann’s Warmth (1995). This time Detective Huge Nick O’Brien is chasing Donnie Wilson into Europe because the felony mastermind units his sights on diamonds. 

Companion – Theatrical – 01/31/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 14.126

Runtime: 97 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Sci-Fi Horror, Cyborg/Android/Robotic

Zach Cregger the author/director behind shock horror sensation Barbarian (2022) joins the movie’s producer group to carry us freshman author/director Drew Hancock’s Companion which goals to construct a crazed, trendy horror characteristic focusing on the web relationship world. A fresh-faced solid led by Sophie Thatcher (Heretic (2024)), Jack Quaid (Scream (2022)), Lukas Gage (Smile 2 (2024), and Megan Suri (It Lives Inside (2023)) will hopefully cement these as new style stars. 

The Lady within the Yard – 03/28/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 14.490

Runtime: 85 minutes
Ranking: PG-13
Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

From the director (Jaume Collet-Serra) of Netflix’s hit Carry-On (2024) comes a brand new Blumhouse horror. Neighborhood residents are repeatedly visited by a lady who seems in a household’s yard providing darkish prophecies that trigger unease and mistrust. Starring Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson (2024)), Okwui Okpokwasili (The Exorcist: Believer (2023)), and Russell Hornsby (The Hate U Give (2018)). 

Black Bag – Theatrical – 03/14/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 16.411

Runtime:
Ranking:
Genres: Thriller, Spy Movie, Glamorized Spy Movie

Steven Soderberg, Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Pierce Brosnan, Naomie Harris (Moneypenny within the final 3 Bond movies) in a extremely stylized spy movie? Sure, please. The 2 beauties, Blanchett and Fassbender, play a married couple immersed on this planet of worldwide intelligence. Kathryn (Cate Blanchett) is accused of sabotage and straight-laced George (Fassbender) is on pursuit, however is it for her or together with her? Black Bag is bound to be an excellent cool and humorous riff on the style from the Ocean’s 11 filmmaker and loaded solid. 

Snow White – Theatrical – 03/21/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 19.732

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Genres: Household, Musical, Journey, Fantasy, Romance, Household-Oriented Journey, Household-Oriented Fantasy

Deepening their catalog of live-ish motion remakes of their beloved animated classics, this time Disney goes all the best way again to the start with Snow White. Starring Rachel Zegler (West Aspect Story (2021)) because the titular Snow White and Gal Gadot (Marvel Lady (2017)) because the Evil Queen. Director Marc Webb ((500) Days of Summer season (2009)) reimagines the traditional story in vibrant color-saturated landscapes and CGI dwarves. Whereas it’d stretch the boundaries of the suspension of disbelief for there to be a land the place Gadot will not be the fairest of all of them, provocative screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary (2002)) and powerhouse Greta Gerwig (Barbie (2023)) lend religion that this rendering will supply new and insightful twists on one of the iconic movies in cinema historical past. 

Novocaine – Theatrical – 03/14/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 24.549

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Genres: Motion, Comedy, Thriller, Motion Comedy, Black Comedy, Motion Thriller, Comedy Thriller

Nate Caine (Jack Quaid) can’t really feel ache and is generally a parlor trick till his fantasy lady (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped. Novocaine makes use of Nate’s illness as a power on this loopy, darkish black motion comedy that blends real-world violence with outlandish slapstick humor. Indie horror director group, Dan Berk and Robert Olsen (Villains (2019)), look to land an early season winner with charming fresh-faced leads and fast-paced, violent comedy with their first studio launch.

The Electrical State – Netflix – 03/14/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 26.191

Runtime: 125 minutes
Ranking: PG-13
Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Journey, Journey Drama, Direct-to-Stream

The Russo Brothers (Avengers: Finish Sport (2019)) return with Netflix favourite, Millie Bobby Brown (Enola Holmes (2020)) as orphan Michelle misplaced in a world of cartoonish exiled robots. Michelle discovers proof that her long-lost brother is alive and travels throughout a reimagined imaginative and prescient of the 90s to seek out him. The Electrical State contains a large solid together with Chris Pratt, Woody Harrelson, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Alexander, Helen Hunt, Holly Hunter, and Giancarlo Esposito.

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 26.599

Runtime: 135 minutes
Ranking: PG-13
Genres: Superhero Movie, Motion, Journey, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Motion, Monster Movie, Primarily based-on-Comics

Anthony Mackie will get his first characteristic tentpole as Captain America together with Harrison Ford as President Ross and the Purple Hulk. Sam Wilson has to ascertain himself because the worthy inheritor of the protect and the brand new embodiment of the title, as he makes an attempt to find an evil world conspiracy hoping to change the world. Danny Ramirez (Prime Gun: Maverick (2022)) takes over as Falcon and comedian e book followers can sit up for appearances from Sidewinder (the scrumptious Giancarlo Esposito) and Diamondback (Rosa Salzar star of Alita: Battle Angel (2019)).

You’re Cordially Invited – Amazon Prime Video – 01/30/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 28.142

Runtime: 109 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Comedy, Direct-to-Stream

Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell group up for this raunchy situational comedy directed by Nicholas Stoller (Neighbors (2014)). Two households uncover their venue has double-booked their weddings and try to drag each of them off, wild hijinks are certain to comply with. 

Alto Knights – Theatrical – 03/21/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 30.708

Runtime: 120 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Drama, Crime, Gangster Movie, Interval Movie, Crime Drama, Primarily based-on-True-Story, Biopic

Prolific director Barry Levinson (Rain Man (1988), Sleepers (1996), Diner (1982)) turns his sights on a mid-century mafia drama starring Robert De Niro in a duo function as organized crimes heads Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. As soon as greatest associates the 2 mob bosses develop vindictive as their egos eat resulting in a warfare that might alter the course of American crime perpetually. Penned by legendary mafia author Nicholas Pileggi (GoodFellas (1990), On line casino (1995)) The Alto Knights seems to be a cinematic throwback to crime melodramas of the 70s, 80s, and 90s

Final Breath – Theatrical – 02/28/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 34.079

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Genres: Thriller, Drama, Primarily based-on-a-True-Story

Documentarian Alex Parkinson brings to the large display the true story of a group of deep-sea divers who discover themselves in an underwater nightmare as they attempt to rescue a group member trapped in unforgiving ocean depths. Final Breath stars Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)) Finn Cole (F9 (2021)), Cliff Curtis (Avatar: The Manner of Water (2022)), and Djimon Hounsou (A Quiet Place Half II (2020)). 

Canine Man – Theatrical – 01/31/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 35.907

Runtime: 89 minutes
Ranking: PG
Genres: Household, Comedy, Animation, Household-Oriented Comedy, Superhero Movie, Primarily based-on-Comics

The well-known graphic novel sequence Canine Man in regards to the half canine and half human police officer makes it approach to the silver display. Canine Man will enchantment extra firmly to youngsters than some household fare, however DreamWorks neatly seems to carry to life the distinctive animated fashion of the books (in contrast to 2024 flop, Harold and the Purple Crayon which traded a singular imaginative and prescient for low-budget CGI). Canine Man seems to be an enthralling if frenetic early romp. 

Love Hurts – Theatrical – 02/07/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 39.566

Runtime: 83 minutes
Ranking:
Genres: Motion, Comedy, Motion Comedy, Martial Arts

Ke Huy Quan (All the pieces All over the place All at As soon as (2022)) will get his first wide-release main function after his meteoric profession resurgence. Love Hurts is an motion comedy that appears to mix stylized gunplay with an earthly suburban setting. It additionally stars fellow Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose (West Aspect Story (2021)) and Samwise

A Working Man – 03/28/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 41.107

Runtime: 116 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Motion, Thriller, Journey, Motion Thriller, Primarily based-on-Twenty first-Century-Literature

Director David Ayer and Jason Statham group again up after final yr’s The Beekeeper. Tailored from the Chuck Dixon e book sequence following black ops specialist turned building employee Levon Cade (Statham), penned for the display by Ayer & Sylvester Stallone. In typical man-on-a-mission films somebody has been kidnapped, on this case, it’s his boss’s daughter. Cade’s pursuit of the abductors leads him deep into the felony world and requires him to make use of his particular set of expertise from a life he tried to depart behind. Additionally starring motion film regulars David Harbour (Black Widow (2021)) and Michael Peña (Ant-Man (2015)). 

Again in Motion – Netflix – 01/17/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 43.143

Runtime: 114 minutes
Ranking: PG-13
Genres: Motion, Comedy, Motion Comedy, Spy Movie, Glamorized Spy Movie, Direct-to-Stream

Jamie Foxx is again with one other Netflix car (They Cloned Tyrone (2023) and Day Shift (2022)) this time with out-of-retirement actor Cameron Diaz (The Vacation (2006)). Diaz & Foxx play a married couple and ex-CIA spies who get pulled again into the world of worldwide intrigue simply after they thought they might decelerate. 

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Film – Theatrical – 02/28/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 45.117

Runtime: 91 minutes
Ranking: PG
Genres: Comedy, Household, Household-Oriented Comedy, Animation, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Comedy, Journey, Household-Oriented Journey, Slapstick

A brand new Looney Tunes film wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card, however Warner Brothers groups up Daffy & Porky as they uncover a mind-control plot by aliens hidden away in a bubble gum manufacturing facility. The lovable odd couple might want to save the world earlier than they kill one another! 

Ash – Theatrical – 03/21/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 49.112

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Ranking: R
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Horror, Psychological Sci-Fi, Mindbender

Surreal horror science fiction from a directed named Flying Lotus, sounds enjoyable to me! A distant and mysterious planet named Ash is the location of an area crash. Riya performed by Eiza González (Child Driver (2017)) comes to find her complete crew has been murdered. Aaron Paul (Breaking Dangerous) as Brion is distributed to rescue her. Collectively they try and unravel what occurred and as psychological and bodily horrors erode their belief. Additionally stars Iko Uwais (The Raid 1 and a couple of (2011 & 2014)) and is Flying Lotus’ first broad launch produced partly by Shudder.

Cleaner – Theatrical – 02/21/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 49.241

Runtime: 96 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Motion, Thriller, Motion Thriller

Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Pressure Awakens (2015)) and Clive Owen (Youngsters of Males (2006)) anchor this thriller that sees Ridley as a army veteran turned skyscraper window washer who’s thrust into motion when a gaggle of terrorists seize an power large’s HQ throughout its yearly get together. Assume Die Arduous however with candy squegge motion! Directed by motion vet Martin Campbell who helmed The Masks of Zorro (1998), GoldenEye (1995), and On line casino Royale (2006) the Cleaner seems to be a simple motion movie with thrilling stars. 

Coronary heart Eyes – Theatrical – 02/07/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 50.899

Runtime: 90 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Horror, Horror Comedy, Comedy, Black Comedy, Slasher Movie

Directed by Josh Ruben of horror comedy Werewolves Inside (2021) and Roku Channel authentic satire Die Hart 3: Hart to Kill (2024) lands his first theatrical broad launch with a rom-com slasher a couple of assassin looking in Seattle with heart-shaped eyes. Olivia Holt from the surprisingly efficient time journey slasher Completely Killer (2023) and Mason Gooding of Scream sequel fame star as a pair mistaken for the killer. Coronary heart Eyes additionally affords Jordana Brewster in a non-Quick and Livid function and sees Devon Sawa (Ultimate Vacation spot (2000)) return to the large display.

Night time of the Zoopocalypse – Theatrical – 03/07/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 58.067

Runtime: 92 minutes
Ranking: PG
Genres: Thriller, Horror, Zombie Movie, Animation, Motion, Motion Thriller, Journey, Comedy, Horror Comedy, Science Fiction, Sci-Horror

A meteor strikes the earth carrying a zombie virus! A wolf named Grace (Gabbi Kosmidis) and Dan the mountain loin (David HarbourViolent Night time (2022)) pair as much as lead a lemur, capybara, and pygmy hippo on a race to avoid wasting themselves and the world from an undead animal plague. 

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 58.946

Runtime: 97 minutes
Ranking: R
Genres: Comedy, City Comedy

Keke Palmer (Nope (2022)) and SZA star in buddy comedy Considered one of Them Days. Roommates Dreux & Alyssa spend a day operating round making an attempt to lift cash to keep away from being evicted.  Hijinks will inevitably ensue as the muse of their friendship will probably be examined. Additionally stars Maude Apatow (The King of Staten Island (2020) and Lil Rel Howery (Dangerous Journey (2021)).

Bridget Jones: Mad Concerning the Boy – Peacock – 02/13/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 59.566

Runtime: 120 minutes
Ranking:
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Romantic Comedy, Comedy Drama

In a world of sequels, prequels, and remakes right here comes Bridget Jones 4! The latest entry finds Renée Zellweger widowed and single-parenting her two children when she features the eye of a youthful man (Leo Woodall). The brand new installment boasts a stacked solid together with Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, and Chiwetel Ejiofor

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 72.741

Runtime: 100 minutes
Ranking: PG
Genres: Drama, Household, Household Drama, Household-Oriented Drama, Medical Drama, Biopic, Primarily based-on-a-True-Story, Primarily based-on-Twenty first-Century-Literature

From faith-based manufacturing firm Kingdom Story (The Finest Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)) and director Jon Gunn (Peculiar Angels (2023)) comes the story of Austin (Jacob Laval) who’s autistic and has been identified with a uncommon bone illness. The Unbreakable Boy which stars Zachary Levi (Shazam! (2019)) guarantees to be a heart-warming and life-affirming story of a household & baby that thrive in opposition to all odds. 

Unstoppable – Amazon Prime Video – 01/16/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 78.125

Runtime: 123 minutes
Ranking: PG-13
Genres: Drama, Sports activities Drama, Biopic, Primarily based-on-a-True-Story

A heart-warming biopic of NCAA champion wrestler Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who overcomes solely having one leg to compete on the highest ranges. Additionally stars Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, Bobby Cannavale, and Michael Peña.

Grafted – Shudder – 01/24/2025

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Flickchart Anticipation Rating: 79.023

Runtime: 93 minutes
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Genres: Horror, Physique Horror, Feminine-Directed Movie

Recent off the competition circuit Shudder picks up Grafted, a horror story following a homicidal Chinese language scholar in New Zealand who climbs the social ladder one useless physique at a time.

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