2026 has had a much stronger year than the first half of 2025. We already recapped the best films of the year following Q1 of 2026. Now, with half of 2026 behind us, we have a list of 50 films to share with you all. If this is indicative of where the rest of the year is heading (judging by the quality of the film that screened at Cannes, we can already tell), and based on how the industry box office has bounced back compared to other years since the pandemic, we here at Next Best Picture can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store. For those looking for something to watch right now or at the movie theater, please see our list below.
Please note that the list below is ranked by the number of times a film appeared on one of our individual top ten lists. Ties were broken based on placement on the list.
50. UNDERTONE
THE STORY – The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.
THE CAST – Nina Kiri, Adam DiMarco, Michèle Duquet, Keana Lyn Bastidas & Jeff Yung
THE TEAM – Ian Tuason (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 93 Minutes
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49. MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT
THE STORY – The definitive documentary on comedian Martin Short, exploring his career across film, television, theater, and comedy.
THE CAST – Martin Short, Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Steve Martin, John Mulaney, Conan O’Brien, Catherine O’Hara, Paul Shaffer, Steven Spielberg & Rita Wilson
THE TEAM – Lawrence Kasdan (Director)
THE RUNNING TIME – 99 Minutes
48. FORBIDDEN FRUITS
THE STORY – At a mall store, Apple leads a secret witch cult with coworkers Cherry and Fig. New hire Pumpkin questions their sisterhood, forcing them to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends.
THE CAST – Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Chamberlain & Gabrielle Union
THE TEAM – Meredith Alloway (Director/Writer) & Lily Houghton (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 103 Minutes
47. THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD
THE STORY – Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.
THE CAST – Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett & Noah Jupe
THE TEAM – Michael Sarnoski (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 122 Minutes
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46. PRESSURE
THE STORY – In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice: launch the most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.
THE CAST – Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina & Damian Lewis
THE TEAM – Anthony Maras (Director/Writer) & David Haig (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 100 Minutes
45. ERUPCJA
THE STORY – While on vacation in Poland, Bethany breaks away from a romantic itinerary planned by her doting boyfriend, Rob, fearing that a marriage proposal is imminent. Reuniting instead with an old friend, Nel, the two women rekindle a uniquely combustible chemistry over the course of a few days in a chaste but burning tryst predicated on sapphic synchronicity and a mutual penchant for poetry.
THE CAST – Charli xcx, Lena Góra, Jeremy O. Harris, Will Madden & Agata Trzebuchowska
THE TEAM – Pete Ohs (Director & Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 71 Minutes
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44. MIROIRS No. 3
THE STORY – On a weekend trip, Laura survives a car crash. Unhurt but shaken, Laura is taken in by a local women who witnessed the accident, and cares for her. Despite her families resistance, they enter into a routine.
THE CAST – Paula Beer, Barbara Auer, Matthias Brandt & Enno Trebs
THE TEAM – Christian Petzold (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 86 Minutes
43. CAROLINA CAROLINE
THE STORY – A young woman joins a charming con man on the run, leaving a trail of crime and passion as they hustle through the Southeast in search of her estranged mother.
THE CAST – Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, Kyra Sedgwick & Jon Gries
THE TEAM – Adam Carter Rehmeier (Director) & Tom Dean (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 105 Minutes
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42. FORASTERA
THE STORY – Cata sees her summer vacation disrupted by the absurd and sudden death of her grandmother, which only she witnesses. Her grief shifts when she casually turns to play pretend, transforming into the deceased. What begins with a game of dress-up will blur the lines of reality and family roles.
THE CAST – Zoe Stein, Lluís Homar, Núria Prims, Nonni Ardal Hammarström & Martina García
THE TEAM – Lucía Aleñar Iglesias (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 97 Minutes
41. OMAHA
THE STORY – After a family tragedy, siblings Ella and Charlie are unexpectedly woken up by their dad and taken on a journey across the country, experiencing a world they’ve never seen before. As their adventure unfolds, Ella begins to understand that things might not be what they seem.
THE CAST – John Magaro, Molly Belle Wright & Wyatt Solis
THE TEAM – Cole Webley (Director) & Robert Machoian (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 83 Minutes
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40. OUR HERO BALTHAZAR
THE STORY – When ultra-wealthy NYC teenager Balthy makes dramatic gun control videos to impress his activist crush. When an online troll targets his content, Balthy becomes convinced he’s communicating with a potential school shooter and embarks on an ill-advised journey to Texas to confront him.
THE CAST – Jaden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Chris Bauer, Jennifer Ehle, Anna Baryshnikov, Noah Centineo, Becky Ann Baker, Avan Jogia & Pippa Knowles
THE TEAM – Oscar Boyson (Director/Writer) & Ricky Camilleri (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 91 Minutes
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39. MADDIE’S SECRET
THE STORY – While Maddie Ralph’s life seems picturesque — perfect hubby, wild lesbian bestie, and a cupboard full of women-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — she simultaneously conceals a dark past with a severe eating disorder. Knowing her history of self-harm conflicts with the perfect image she puts forth to her followers, she continues to hide her bulimic tendencies from friends and family, even when she begins to relapse.
THE CAST – John Early, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, Kristen Johnston, Claudia O’Doherty, Conner O’Malley, Vanessa Bayer, & Chris Bauer
THE TEAM – John Early (Writer/Director)
THE RUNNING TIME – 98 Minutes
38. BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)
THE STORY – Captured during her sold-out world tour, Billie Eilish brings an innovative new concert experience to the big screen from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation. Presented in immersive 3D.
THE CAST – Billie Eilish & Finneas
THE TEAM – Billie Eilish (Director/Writer) & James Cameron (Director)
THE RUNNING TIME – 114 Minutes
37. THE LAST VIKING
THE STORY – Anker is released from prison after a fifteen year sentence for robbery. The money from the heist was buried his brother, Manfred. Only he knows where it is. Unfortunately, Manfred has since developed a mental disorder, causing him to forget everything. Together, the brothers embark on an unexpected journey to locate the money — and discover who they really are.
THE CAST – Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mads Mikkelsen, Sofie Gråbøl, Søren Malling, Bodil Jørgensen, Lars Brygmann, Kardo Razzazi, Nicolas Bro & Peter Düring
THE TEAM – Anders Thomas Jensen (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 116 Minutes
36. THE RIP
THE STORY – A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on.
THE CAST – Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor
Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott Adkins & Kyle Chandler
THE TEAM – Joe Carnahan (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 112 Minutes
35. ASK E. JEAN
THE STORY – The thrilling and adventurous life of beloved advice columnist and gonzo journalist E. Jean Carroll, the only woman to beat Trump in court. Twice.
THE CAST – E. Jean Carroll
THE TEAM – Ivy Meeropol (Director/Writer), Leah Goudsmit & Ferne Pearlstein (Writers)
THE RUNNING TIME – 91 Minutes
34. LATE SHIFT
THE STORY – Floria, a nurse, works with great dedication and professionalism on the surgical ward of a Swiss hospital. Despite the hectic pace, Floria manages to look after a seriously ill mother and an old man urgently awaiting a diagnosis with just as much care and expertise as she does when attending to a private patient with all his special demands. But then she makes a disastrous mistake, and the shift threatens to run completely off the rails. A nerve-racking race against time begins.
THE CAST – Leonie Benesch, Sonja Riesen, Urs Bihler & Margherita Schoch
THE TEAM – Petra Volpe (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 92 Minutes
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33. YES!
THE STORY – In the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, Y., a jazz musician, struggles to make ends meet, until he is given a mission to create a new national anthem.
THE CAST – Ariel Bronz, Efrat Dor, Sharon Alexander, Naama Preis & Aleksei Serebryakov
THE TEAM – Nadav Lapid (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 150 Minutes
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32. HOKUM
THE STORY – When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance forces him to confront dark corners of his past.
THE CAST – Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Will O’Connell, Michael Patric, Siox C, Brendan Conroy, Austin Amelio & Ezra Carlisle
THE TEAM – Damian McCarthy (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 101 Minutes
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31. THE AI DOC: OR HOW I BECAME AN APOCALOPTIMIST
THE STORY – A father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity.
THE CAST – Daniel Roher
THE TEAM – Daniel Roher & Charlie Tyrell (Directors)
THE RUNNING TIME – 103 Minutes
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30. TIME AND WATER
THE STORY – An Icelandic writer preserves vanishing glaciers, departed grandparents, family memories, and flowing time in his personal archives, transforming loss into a time capsule.
THE CAST – Andri Snær Magnason
THE TEAM – Sara Dosa (Director), Andri Snær Magnason, Sara Dosa, Erin Casper & Jocelyne Chaput (Writers)
THE RUNNING TIME – 90 Minutes
29. WUTHERING HEIGHTS
THE STORY – Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England.
THE CAST – Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes, Owen Cooper & Ewan Mitchell
THE TEAM – Emerald Fennell (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 136 Minutes
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28. READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME
THE STORY – After surviving one deadly game, Grace and her sister Faith must now outrun four rival families competing for a powerful throne – winner takes all.
THE CAST – Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, David Cronenberg, Elijah Wood, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand, Olivia Cheng & Varun Saranga
THE TEAM – Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett (Directors), Guy Busick & R. Christopher Murphy (Writers)
THE RUNNING TIME – 108 Minutes
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27. TWO PROSECUTORS
THE STORY – In 1937, amid Joseph Stalin’s Great Purge, a young Soviet prosecutor comes across a letter written by a prisoner in Bryansk. Believing the man to be the victim of NKVD corruption, the prosecutor seeks out justice with the Procurator General.
THE CAST – Aleksandr Filippenko, Aleksandr Kuznetsov & Anatoliy Beliy
THE TEAM – Sergei Loznitsa (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 118 Minutes
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26. BLUE FILM
THE STORY – Fetish camboy Aaron Eagle agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client, only to discover a disturbing tie to his past
THE CAST – Kieron Moore & Reed Birney
THE TEAM – Elliot Tuttle (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 82 Minutes
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25. TOY STORY 5
THE STORY – When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang’s jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head-to-head with the all-new threat to playtime.
THE CAST – Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, Joan Cusack, Tony Hale, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Blake Clark, Annie Potts, Bonnie Hunt, Melissa Villaseñor, Kristen Schaal, Keanu Reeves, Ally Maki, Greta Lee, Conan O’Brien, Craig Robinson, Shelby Rabara, Scarlett Spears, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Matty Matheson, Jeff Bergman, Anna Vocino, John Hopkins, Bad Bunny, Ernie Hudson & Alan Cumming
THE TEAM – Andrew Stanton (Director/Writer) & McKenna Harris (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 102 Minutes
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24. CRIME 101
THE STORY – An elusive thief, eyeing his final score, encounters a disillusioned insurance broker at her own crossroads. As their paths intertwine, a relentless detective trails them, hoping to thwart the multi-million dollar heist they are planning.
THE CAST – Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh & Nick Nolte
THE TEAM – Bart Layton (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 140 Minutes
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23. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2
THE STORY – Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway’s position within it. They reconnect with another former assistant, Emily, in a search for funding to ensure Runway’s survival.
THE CAST – Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Kenneth Branagh & Stanley Tucci
THE TEAM – David Frankel (Director) & Aline Brosh McKenna (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 119 Minutes
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22. THE FURIOUS
THE STORY – A father fiercely fights against ruthless kidnappers to save his abducted daughter.
THE CAST – Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Yayan Ruhian, Brian Le, Joey Iwanaga, Jija Yanin, Sahajak Boonthanakit, Manatsanun Phanlerdwongsakul, Guo Junqing & Winai Wiangyangkung
THE TEAM – Kenji Tanigaki (Director) & Mak Tin-shu (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 113 Minutes
21. MILE END KICKS
THE STORY – A 24-year-old music critic gets romantically involved with members of an indie band she decides to publicize, set against Montreal’s indie music scene in 2011.
THE CAST – Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick, Stanley Simons, Juliette Gariépy & Jay Baruchel
THE TEAM – Chandler Levack (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 111 Minutes
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20. HOPPERS
THE STORY – A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination.
THE CAST – Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco, Eduardo Franco, Aparna Nancherla, Sam Richardson, Melissa Villaseñor, Isaiah Whitlock Jr., Ego Nwodim, Vanessa Bayer & Meryl Streep
THE TEAM – Daniel Chong (Director) & Jesse Andrews (Writers)
THE RUNNING TIME – 104 Minutes
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19. THE MOMENT
THE STORY – A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut.
THE CAST – Charli XCX, Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, Jamie Demetriou, Hailey Gates & Alexander Skarsgård
THE TEAM – Aidan Zamiri (Director/Writer) & Bertie Brandes (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 103 Minutes
18. LEVITICUS
THE STORY – Two star-crossed teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most — each other.
THE CAST – Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Mia Wasikowska, Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen Leslie & Davida McKenzie
THE TEAM – Adrian Chiarella (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 88 Minutes
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17. TUNER
THE STORY – A gifted piano tuner’s meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.
THE CAST – Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu, Lior Raz & Tovah Feldshuh
THE TEAM – Daniel Roher (Director/Writer) & Robert Ramsey (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 109 Minutes
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16. BACKROOMS
THE STORY – Therapist Dr. Mary Kline ventures into an otherworldly dimension in search of her missing patient, Clark.
THE CAST – Renate Reinsve, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett & Lukita Maxwell
THE TEAM – Kane Parsons (Director) & Will Soodik (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 110 Minutes
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15. THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
THE STORY – On a farm in the English countryside, shepherd George Hardy spends his time reading murder mystery novels to his flock of sheep, pretending that they follow along with the stories. When one morning he is discovered dead – murdered – the sheep go about thinking on how to solve the murder.
THE CAST – Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein, Hong Chau & Emma Thompson
THE TEAM – Kyle Balda (Director) & Craig Mazin (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 109 Minutes
14. I SWEAR
THE STORY – John Davidson grows up with Tourette syndrome in 1980s Scotland. He faces a society that does not understand his condition. He eventually becomes a campaigner to increase public awareness.
THE CAST – Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, Peter Mullan & Scott Ellis Watson
THE TEAM – Kirk Jones (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 120 Minutes
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13. SILENT FRIEND
THE STORY – Tales told from the perspective of a lonely old tree standing in the middle of a botanical garden.
THE CAST – Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Luna Wedler, Enzo Brumm, Sylvester Groth, Martin Wuttke, Johannes Hegemann, Rainer Bock & Léa Seydoux
THE TEAM – Ildikó Enyedi (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 145 Minutes
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12. I LOVE BOOSTERS
THE STORY – A crew of professional shoplifters known as The Velvet Gang take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven.
THE CAST – Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter & Demi Moore
THE TEAM – Boots Riley (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 105 Minutes
11. IS GOD IS
THE STORY – Twin sisters with disfiguring burn scars are ordered by their bedridden mother to kill their abusive father, who caused their scars. They must decide whether to seek vengeance or find mercy.
THE CAST – Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monae, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson, Josiah Cross, Vivica A. Fox & Sterling K. Brown
THE TEAM – Aleshea Harris (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 100 Minutes
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10. OBSESSION
THE STORY – When a hopeless romantic makes a wish that his long-time crush will fall in love with him, a sinister enchantment ensues.
THE CAST – Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson & Megan Lawless
THE TEAM – Curry Barker (Director & Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 108 Minutes
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9. MOTHER MARY
THE STORY – Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm on the eve of her comeback performance.
THE CAST – Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Alba Baptista, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Sian Clifford & FKA Twigs
THE TEAM – David Lowery (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 112 Minutes
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8. SEND HELP
THE STORY – A woman and her overbearing boss become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.
THE CAST – Rachel McAdams & Dylan O’Brien
THE TEAM – Sam Raimi (Director), Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (Writers)
THE RUNNING TIME – 113 Minutes
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7. THE DRAMA
THE STORY – A happily engaged couple get put to the test when an unexpected revelation sends their wedding week off the rails
THE CAST – Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Zoë Winters & Hailey Benton Gates
THE TEAM – Kristoffer Borgli (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 105 minutes
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6. THE INVITE
THE STORY – Joe and Angela don’t have people over often. Tonight, their mysterious upstairs neighbors are coming down for dinner. What follows is an evening of unexpected twists and turns, revealing deeply repressed emotions and unexplored sexuality.
THE CAST – Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz & Edward Norton
THE TEAM – Olivia Wilde (Director), Will McCormack & Rashida Jones (Writers)
THE RUNNING TIME – 107 Minutes
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5. BLUE HERON
THE STORY – A family of six settles into their new home on Vancouver Island as internal dynamics are slowly revealed through the eyes of the youngest child.
THE CAST – Eylul Guven, Amy Zimmer, Iringó Réti, Adam Tompa, Edik Beddoes, Liam Serg & Preston Drabble
THE TEAM – Sophy Romvari (Director/Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 90 Minutes
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4. NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE
THE STORY – When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008.
THE CAST – Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol
THE TEAM – Matt Johnson (Director/Writer) & Jay McCarrol (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 95 Minutes
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3. 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE
THE STORY – Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship with consequences that could change the world as he knows it, while Spike’s encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can’t escape.
THE CAST – Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman & Chi Lewis-Parry
THE TEAM – Nia DaCosta (Director) & Alex Garland (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 109 Minutes
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2. DISCLOSURE DAY
THE STORY – As a massive government conspiracy unravels, a targeted whistleblower races against time to bring about the extraordinary event that will change human history forever: the day of ultimate alien disclosure.
THE CAST – Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo & Wyatt Russell
THE TEAM – Steven Spielberg (Director) & David Koepp (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 145 Minutes
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1. PROJECT HAIL MARY
THE STORY – Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth. An unexpected friendship may be the key.
THE CAST – Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung & Milana Vayntrub
THE TEAM – Phil Lord, Chris Miller (Directors) & Drew Goddard (Writer)
THE RUNNING TIME – 156 Minutes
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