The major studios are taking a breather this weekend, but there are still plenty of new releases, the biggest of which is the well-reviewed Obsession from Focus Features. Amazon also has a new release this weekend, the film adaptation of the award-winning play Is God Is by playwright, writer and director Aleshea Harris. Check out more info about these films and more under the cut.
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: May 8th, May 1st, and April 24th.
Stars: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless
Writer/Director: Curry Barker
Genre: Horror
Plot: After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
What you should know: Shot for under a million dollars and picked up by Focus Features for distribution for $15 million+ after a bidding war.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Erika Alexander, Vivica A. Fox
Writer/Director: Aleshea Harris
Genre: Drama
Plot: Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge; confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths.
What you should know: Writer and director Aleshea Harris adapted her own award-winning play for her feature directorial debut.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Rosamund Pike
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Plot: A covert team of elite operatives are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they’re sent to take it back-an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival.
What you should know: Filmed on Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Kelly Marie Tran, Andie Ju, Brandon Soo Hoo, Sonya Walger
Writer/Director: Jing Ai Ng
Genre: Drama
Plot: Siblings Raymond and Coco Zhang run a forgery ring. Coerced by a disgraced millionaire, they create counterfeit masterpieces for his family’s collection. FBI agent Emily Lee investigates a new string of art forgeries.
What you should know: It’s in Cantonese and English.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Georgie Farmer, Yasmin Finney, Roman Hayeck-Green, James Scholz
Writer: Ronan Corrigan, Hope Elliott Kemp
Director: Ronan Corrigan
Genre: Action, Thriller
Plot: Kyle and his friends hack for fun, pranking online scammers. Seeking a bigger thrill, they target billionaire Don Heard through his daughter Lindsey’s social media, stealing his cryptocurrency.
What you should know: Nominated at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Jude Law, Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge
Writer: Olivier Assayas, Emmanuel Carrère, Giuliano Da Empoli
Director: Olivier Assayas
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Plot: A young Russian filmmaker becomes an unlikely advisor to Vladimir Putin as he rises to power in post-Soviet Russia, navigating the new era’s complexities and chaos.
What you should know: Based on the book by Giuliano Da Empoli
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Katie Aselton, Daveed Diggs, Brad Garrett, Susan Sullivan
Writer: Katie Aselton, Mark Duplass
Director: Katie Aselton
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot: Erin and Charlie escape to the desert to navigate an unexpected and challenging new phase of their relationship.
What you should know: Actor, writer and director Katie Aselton is married to co-writer Mark Duplass.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: William Moseley, Patrick Baladi, Tristan Gemmill, Alexander Lincoln
Writer/Director: John Michael Kennedy
Genre: Thriller
Plot: Caleb Wingate is given a choice over who lives and dies on his wedding day by an assassin known as The Wolf.
What you should know: Filmed in Herefordshire, England.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Sam Nivola, Sophie Telegadis, Mohana Krishnan, Aidan Laprete
Writer: Thomas Moffett
Director: Bobby Farrelly
Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance
Plot: A group of teens steal their school’s driver’s ed car, to go on a road trip to help a high school senior track down his college-freshman girlfriend and win her back.
What you should know: Filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Where to watch: In theaters
Stars: Asier Hormaza, Aintzane Gamiz, Kandido Uranga, Mikel Garmendia
Writer: Francesc Xavier Manuel Ruiz, Alberto Vázquez
Director: Alberto Vázquez, Stephanie Sheh
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Plot: Arnold, a mouse in midlife crisis, sees his world as an artificial theater set. As personal troubles mount, his suspicion of living in a fake reality leads him to search for what’s authentic.
What you should know: It’s in Spanish.
Where to watch: In theaters
More New Releases
New to Streaming
The Crash (Trailer) on Netflix
Lurker (Trailer) on HBO Max
The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas (Trailer) on HBO Max
Marty, Life is Short (Trailer) on Netflix
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What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?
