This weekend gives us two major studio releases, as Disney’s Hoppers is set to bound into theaters alongside The Bride from Warner Bros. These films will not have much audience overlap, and Hoppers looks to open on top with a stronger critical reception and wider general appeal. As always, there are many other options in theaters, so please read on for alternatives.
The films listed are from studios other than the “Big Five” – Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Walt Disney Pictures, and Columbia Pictures. Note that some of the movies listed are in their first week or two of limited release in the USA, so it may take them a few more weeks (or months) to show up in your local arthouse theater or on VOD. Check out the posts from the past few weeks for more movies that may have just opened near you: February 27th, February 20th, and February 13th.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Stars: Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan, Sophie Rundle
Writer: Steven Knight
Director: Tom Harper
Genre: Drama
Plot: During World War II, Tommy Shelby returns to a bombed Birmingham and becomes involved in secret wartime missions based on true events, facing new threats as he reckons with his past and rising national stakes.
What you should know: Filmed in late 2024 in Birmingham and Merseyside.
Where to watch: In theaters; available on Netflix March 20th
Stars: Milla Jovovich, D.B. Sweeney, Matthew Modine, Don Harvey
Writer: Bong-Seob Mun
Director: Adrian Grunberg
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Plot: Former war hero Nikki’s peaceful life is shattered when her daughter is kidnapped. Thrust into the criminal underworld while hunted by cops and military, she must fight to rescue her child.
What you should know: Filmed in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Anson Boon, Callum Booth-Ford
Writer: Bartek Bartosik, Naqqash Khalid
Director: Jan Komasa
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Plot: A 19-year-old criminal, Tommy, is kidnapped and forced into a rehabilitation process by a dysfunctional couple, Chris and Kathryn, who try to make him a “good boy.” Tommy must find a way to escape.
What you should know: The film was originally titled Good Boy, but was likely renamed to avoid confusion with the 2025 film of the same name.
Where to watch: In theaters
Director: Tony Benna
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: Andre, an irreverent man, embarks on an unexpected journey after receiving a terminal diagnosis, determined to maintain his humor while learning to die happily.
What you should know: Won the U.S. Documentary Audience Award at Sundance 2025.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Fabianne Therese, Seann William Scott, Ethan Suplee, Russ Tiller
Writer: Rod Blackhurst, Brandon Weavil
Director: Rod Blackhurst
Genre: Horror
Plot: Macy, a young woman, is abducted by a monstrous figure intent on raising her as their own child.
What you should know: Shot on 16mm.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Ashton James, Blaire Underwood, Shawn Doyle, Alexandra McDonald
Writer: Seneca Aaron, Josh Epstein, Rose Napoli, Charles Officer, Kyle Rideout
Director: Hubert Davis
Genre: Sports, Drama, Romance
Plot: Detroit hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood joins the Hamilton Mustangs, where his pride and prowess are tested.
What you should know: Based on characters created by Peter Markle and John Whitman
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Alan Ritchson, Stephan James, Blake Richardson, Dennis Quaid
Writer: Patrick Hughes, James Beaufort
Director: Patrick Hughes
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Plot: Follow the final recruits of a grueling special ops boot camp who encounter a deadly force from beyond this world.
What you should know: This is the second Netflix original titled War Machine, but they are not at all connected.
Where to watch: Netflix
Writer/Director: Gianfranco Rosi
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: Naples faces dual volcanic threats from Vesuvius and Campi Flegrei. Amid increasing tremors, archaeologists work as residents live anxiously, haunted by Pompeii’s fate while emergency services strain.
What you should know: Won a Special Jury Prize at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Marie Leuenberger, Claes Bang, Julia Franz Richter, Hans Löw
Writer: Arne Kohlweyer, Johanna Moder
Director: Johanna Moder
Genre: Thriller
Plot: A woman navigates the complex journey of motherhood while confronting her deepest fears and anxieties.
What you should know: It’s in German.. not sure why the trailer is dubbed.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD
Stars: James Paxton, Lilly Krug, Carlos Bardem, Alice Pagani
Writer: Barry Hutchinson, Alex Lane, Alexander Gordon Smith
Director: Peter Webber
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Plot: During a team-building retreat in a remote forest, a group of colleagues unwittingly becomes the prey of a rogue AI-driven drone.
What you should know: Filmed in Serbia
Where to watch: In theaters
More New Releases
The Bride! (Trailer) from Warner Bros
Hoppers (Trailer) from Disney
Gunfighter Paradise (Trailer)
New to Streaming
Fackham Hall (Trailer) on HBO Max
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What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?
