The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is coming to take over your multiplex, and other major studios have abandoned the date entirely to the inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom. But as always, there are some indies on tap, as well as releases from the past few weeks like Project Hail Mary and They Will Kill You.
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: March 27th, March 20th, and March 13th.
Stars: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie
Writer/Director: Kristoffer Borgli
Genre: Comedy, Drama. Romance
Plot: A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
What you should know: Filmed in Boston in late 2024.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, Lulu Wilson, Sarah Sherman
Writer/Director: Nick Kocher, Brian McElhaney
Genre: Comedy
Plot: High college students face an unexpectedly epic journey when they must navigate two flights of stairs to retrieve their pizza delivery, turning a simple task into a surreal adventure.
What you should know: Co-writers and directors Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney are a comedy duo known as BriTANick.
Where to watch: Hulu
Stars: Denise Weinberg, Rodrigo Santoro, Miriam Socarras, Adanilo
Writer: Gabriel Mascaro, Tibério Azul, Murilo Hauser, Heitor Lorega
Director: Gabriel Mascaro
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Plot: To maximize economic productivity, the Brazilian government orders elderly people to move to remote housing colonies. A 77-year-old woman refuses and embarks on a journey through the Amazon that will change her destiny forever.
What you should know: Won the Silver Bear at 2025 Berlinale.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: John Paul Sneed, Jonathan Blair, JT Schaeffer, Gunning Bedford Jr.
Writer: Jeff Bender, Jonathan Blair, Joshua Enck
Director: Joshua Enck
Genre: Drama
Plot: One of the most defining moments in American history is the story of an unlikely friendship between the Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin.
What you should know: This wasn’t produced by Angel Studios, but it could have been.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Amanda Peet, Matthew Shear, Bob Balaban, Alessandro Nivola
Writer/Director: Matthew Shear
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Plot: An actress falls for the anxious law school dropout babysitting her kids.
What you should know: Star Amanda Peet recently shared her diagnosis with breast cancer in The New Yorker.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Alexander Kuznetsov, Anatoliy Beliy, Dmitrijus Denisiukas, Aleksandr Filippenko
Writer: Georgy Demidov, Sergey Loznitsa
Director: Sergey Loznitsa
Genre: Drama
Plot: In the USSR in 1937, a newly appointed prosecutor discovers an undestroyed letter from a prisoner that reveals corruption in the secret police, the NKVD. His search for the truth becomes dangerous.
What you should know: Premiered at Cannes 2025.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant
Writer: François Ozon, Philippe Piazzo
Director: François Ozon
Genre: Drama
Plot: In 1930s Algeria, the daily life of an indifferent Frenchman is shaken by the death of his mother and a fateful encounter on a beach.
What you should know: Based on the novella by Albert Camus.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Hiam Abbass, Kamel Al Basha, Yasmine Al Massri, Saleh Bakri
Writer/Director: Annemarie Jacir
Genre: Drama
Plot: In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire.
What you should know: Official submission of Palestine for the Best International Feature Film category of the 98th Academy Awards in 2026.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Erika Alexander, Shari Belafonte, Clancy Brown, Anthony Carvello
Writer/Director: Martin Grey
Genre: Drama
Plot: When her sister gets sick, an aging actress is forced to examine her choices in life and the importance of family versus fame in a story about having the courage to change your life.
What you should know: Filmed in Los Angeles
Where to watch: In theaters
Major Studio Release
Stars: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Glen Powell
Writer: Matthew Fogel
Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation
Plot: Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.
What you should know: Prior to getting the part of Rosalina, Brie Larson had been a long time fan of the Mario franchise.
Where to watch: In theaters
New to Streaming
The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson (Trailer) on Netflix
Alien: Romulus (Trailer) on HBO Max
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Trailer) on Amazon
The Voice of Hind Rajab (Trailer) on Hulu
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What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?
