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Horror · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

The Long Walk (2025)

Adapted from Stephen King’s first‑written novel and helmed by Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of the Hunger Games films, this intense, chilling and emotionally charged thriller puts its characters — and its audience — into a relentless contest of endurance, forcing everyone to confront the unsettling question of just how far they would go when their very survival depends on continuing to walk.

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Comedy · Light tone · Ambiguous ending

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025)

Forty-one years after the original mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, the estranged members—David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer)—are compelled to reunite for a final concert. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues revives the tongue‑in‑cheek documentary style, chronicling the band’s chaotic comeback and the absurdities that follow.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Ambiguous ending

My Sunshine (2025)

During a winter on Hokkaido, Takuya, convinced he is the weakest player on his ice‑hockey team, watches the figure skaters who share the rink. He becomes fascinated by Sakura, a rising star from Tokyo, and catches the attention of her coach, Arakawa, who begins to mentor him.

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Action · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Code 3 (2025)

A burned‑out paramedic agrees to work one last 24‑hour shift to train his successor, only to have the night erupt into a cascade of emergencies and personal reckoning. Filled with heart, sharp humor, and relentless high‑stakes action, the film delivers a non‑stop, pulse‑pounding ride from start to finish.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Bang Bang (2025)

In his prime, Bernard Rozyski—known as “Bang Bang”—was a celebrated prize‑fighter loved by fans. Now angry and reclusive, he lives in a rundown Detroit home. His world is shaken when his estranged daughter suddenly leaves her rebellious teenage son with him, forcing Bang Bang to confront his bitter past and consider a reluctant chance at redemption.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The History of Sound (2025)

Set in the aftermath of World War I, the film follows two young men—Lionel (Paul Mescal) and David (Josh O'Connor)—who devote themselves to capturing the lives, voices and music of their fellow countrymen. While documenting these stories, their partnership deepens into a tender romance.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

The Wrong Paris (2025)

An aspiring artist (Miranda Cosgrove) enters a televised dating competition hoping to win a free trip to Paris, France, but the show lands her in Paris, Texas, near her hometown. While she initially plans to get eliminated, she unexpectedly connects with the bachelor (Pierson Fodé), and chemistry sparks between them.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Kontrabida Academy (2025)

Everything in Gigi's (Barbie Forteza) life is falling apart. When the fierce and fabulous Mauricia (Eugene Domingo) invites her to enroll at Kontrabida Academy, Gigi discovers a vibrant community of aspiring antagonists and learns everything she needs to reinvent herself, turning her misfortunes into a bold new path.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Wake Up Dead Man (2025)

Secrets buried in the church surface when young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to aid Monsignor Jefferson Wicks. Their uneasy alliance is shattered by a baffling murder that rattles the town. With no clear suspect, police chief Geraldine Scott teams with famed detective Benoit Blanc to untangle a case that defies logic and threatens to expose sins.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Good Fortune (2025)

Gabriel is a guardian angel tasked with looking after the ordinary man. He observes the hapless Arj, who takes low‑paying jobs for the affluent socialite Jeff. When Arj hits rock bottom after his car is towed, Gabriel intervenes, trying to convince him that wealth won’t solve his problems by swapping the lives of the two men.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Rental Family (2025)

Happiness tailored to you! An American actor in Tokyo feels adrift until he joins a Japanese rental‑family agency, playing stand‑in roles for strangers. As he steps into each client’s world, he forms real connections that gradually blur the line between performance and genuine feeling.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Obsession (2025)

After breaking the mysterious One Wish Willow in the hope of winning his crush’s affection, a hopeless romantic’s wish is granted exactly as he asked. However, the fulfillment quickly spirals into unforeseen consequences, revealing that some desires exact a dark, sinister price.

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Animation · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Bouchra (2025)

Rendered in 3D animation, Orian Barki and Meriam Bennani’s debut feature blends documentary style with a narrative that follows Bouchra—a queer Moroccan Coyote filmmaker—and her mother, a cardiologist who is also a Coyote, as they navigate their bond in Casablanca. The inventive structure highlights identity, family and belonging.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Mixed ending

Poetic License (2025)

Liz, a former therapist approaching empty‑nest life, finds herself the unexpected source of tension between inseparable college seniors Sam and Ari. As their bond frays, the two men vie fiercely for her affection, prompting Liz to reassess her own choices and future.

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Horror · Dark tone · Happy ending

The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)

A pulse‑pounding entry adds to the celebrated Conjuring franchise, drawing on real‑life investigations. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprise their roles as paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren, delivering a powerful, spine‑tingling tale that continues the series’ record‑breaking box‑office success.

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Animation · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Light of the World (2025)

AD 30 finds the world awaiting the Messiah. Jesus isn’t exactly what they imagined, yet he holds a unique presence. Soon John, James, Andrew, Peter and other friends begin to follow him on an unexpected adventure. This 2‑D animated story shows Jesus’ life and teachings through his early followers, mixing humor and heart for viewers of all ages.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Twinless (2025)

Two men attend a twin‑support group and forge a bond. Roman (Dylan O'Brien) and Dennis (James Sweeney) seek solace and identity after losing their twins, quickly becoming inseparable beyond the meetings. When Roman meets Dennis’s coworker Marcie (Aisling Franciosi), hidden secrets surface, threatening to shatter their fragile friendship.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

The Baltimorons (2025)

On Christmas Eve, down‑on‑his‑luck comedian Cliff chips a tooth and ends up in the late‑night office of Didi, a sharp‑witted, no‑nonsense dentist. What should be a quick fix turns into a night of unexpected twists, comic mishaps, and a growing connection. Their holiday misadventures reveal that the best gifts aren’t under the tree, but the surprises you never expected.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

The Threesome (2025)

A spontaneous evening spirals into a passionate threesome involving Olivia (Zoey Deutch), Connor (Jonah Hauer‑King), and the outspoken Jenny (Ruby Cruz). The encounter forces the two women to confront unforeseen emotions and repercussions, pulling all three into the raw, beautifully messy turbulence of adult life.

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Animation · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Legend of Hei 2 (2025)

A sudden assault breaks the delicate truce that has kept the spirit realm and humanity separate. Hei joins forces with Luye, the final pupil of his master Shifu Wuxian, to unravel a hidden plot that endangers both worlds and the sacred oath they have pledged to defend.

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History · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)

An epic fable follows Ann Lee, the visionary founder of the Shaker movement, revered by her followers as a female Christ. She organized one of America’s largest utopian communities, pioneering a rare example of female religious leadership in the era. Lee and her disciples expressed worship through exuberant song and dance.

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Crime · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Barrio Triste (2025)

Set on the outskirts of Medellín in the late 1980s, locals begin to report strange lights falling from the sky. A reporter comes to investigate, but a rag‑tag gang of teenagers from a law‑less neighborhood bursts onto the scene, seizes his camera, and turns it on themselves. Through their eyes, the device records a hypnotic, chaotic plunge into their frantic existence.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Caught Stealing (2025)

Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high‑school baseball phenom whose playing days are over, yet his life is otherwise on track. He shares a steady relationship with his girlfriend (Zoë Kravitz), works behind the bar of a New York dive, and follows his favorite team’s surprising pennant chase. When his punk‑rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to look after his cat, Hank’s routine begins to shift.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Sad ending

The Roses (2025)

Life seems easy for picture‑perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): thriving careers, a loving marriage and great kids. Yet beneath the façade, a storm brews—Theo’s career plummets while Ivy’s ambitions surge, sparking fierce competition and simmering resentment that threatens to unravel their seemingly ideal life.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Tinā (2025)

Mareta Percival, a Samoan teacher, reluctantly becomes a substitute at an elite, mostly white private school after a devastating personal loss. When she discovers her students yearning for guidance, inspiration and love, she turns to Samoan musical traditions, using song and rhythm to reach them and foster a caring, collaborative classroom.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Griffin in Summer (2025)

Fourteen‑year‑old Griffin Nafly (Everett Blunck) is a prodigious playwright, confident that his work will define his generation. When he meets Brad (Owen Teague), a charismatic twenty‑five‑year‑old handyman, their unexpected connection forces Griffin to confront new emotions and reshapes both his personal life and the play he is writing.

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Drama · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

American Sweatshop (2025)

A social‑media moderator (Lili Reinhart) spends her days scrubbing the internet of the most hateful and illegal content. When she uncovers a video she believes documents a crime, the virtual task pulls her away from her screen and thrusts her into a shadowy, real‑world hunt, where she becomes obsessed with tracking down the perpetrator and holding them accountable.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Toxic Avenger (2025)

After a janitor named Winston Gooze is drenched in a catastrophic toxic spill, he mutates into the grotesque yet heroic Toxic Avenger. Embracing his new powers, Toxie battles ruthless corporate magnates and corrupt officials threatening his son, friends, and the downtown community, standing up against greed and violence to become an unlikely savior.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Love, Brooklyn (2025)

A writer, played by André Holland, juggles a fraught past with his former art‑gallery owner girlfriend (Nicole Beharie) while beginning a tentative romance with a newly‑single mother (DeWanda Wise). He leans on his loyal best friend (Roy Wood Jr.) for guidance. Set amid Brooklyn’s rapidly evolving scene, the film blends contemporary romance with the city’s cultural shift and debuted at Sundance.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

A Little Prayer (2025)

Bill (David Strathairn), a Vietnam veteran who has spent decades in suburban Winston‑Salem, North Carolina with his wife Venida (Celia Weston), faces the limits of his patriarchal authority while caring for his adult children, both of whom are wrestling with personal crises. Their son David (Will Pullen) returns home haunted by PTSD, forcing the family to confront trauma and evolving roles.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Love Untangled (2025)

The film follows 19‑year‑old Park Se‑ri, who is determined to straighten her notoriously frizzy hair before confessing a secret that could change everything. As the new transfer student Han Yun‑seok arrives, their paths cross, sparking awkward encounters, budding romance and the challenges of high‑school life.

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Comedy · Light tone · Bittersweet ending

The Thursday Murder Club (2025)

Four irrepressible retirees—Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie)—spend their free time solving cold‑case murders for fun. When an unexpected death occurs on their doorstep, their casual sleuthing turns into a genuine whodunit, forcing them to apply their amateur detective skills to a real crime.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Almost Popular (2025)

Susie and Bobbie set out to fulfill their dream of joining the elite POP girls who dominate their high school’s social scene. Their journey is marked by a string of awkward, humiliating setbacks, but just when they think all hope is lost, a surprising opportunity finally gives them their big break.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

The Fantastic Golem Affairs (2025)

After an intense Madrid party, Juan and David find themselves on a rooftop terrace. In a sudden instant David steps over the railing, tumbles into the void and his body shatters into ceramic fragments as it collides with a passing car, leaving Juan watching in stunned disbelief as the night is filled with the sound of breaking.

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Adventure · Light tone · Happy ending

Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite (2025)

After Ariel, Moana, Tiana, Rapunzel and Snow White foil Gaston’s plot to dominate their realms, he enlists Ursula, Jafar and the Evil Queen to eliminate the princesses. The heroes discover the scheme and, aided by the Magic Mirror, recruit Aurora, Belle and Cinderella. United, they face the villains in an epic showdown of good versus evil.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Dongji Rescue (2025)

In 1942 a Japanese transport ship carrying British POWs was torpedoed. Courageous fishermen from Dongji braved danger to rescue more than 300 British soldiers and later sheltered three additional British men while evading a massive Japanese search. The episode is known as the Lisbon Maru sinking incident.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Eenie Meanie (2025)

A former teenage getaway driver is coerced back into a dangerous underworld when a previous employer offers a high‑stakes job: rescuing her chronically unreliable ex‑boyfriend from a lethal situation, forcing her to confront her shady past and the consequences of her old life.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Mixed ending

Eden (2025)

When a disparate group of strangers—Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl and Sydney Sweeney—settles on an isolated island, they quickly learn that the harsh climate and lethal wildlife are less dangerous than the mistrust and conflict that erupt among them. The tale is drawn from real events.

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Comedy · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Afterburn (2025)

After a massive solar flare wipes out the Earth’s eastern hemisphere, the shattered world searches for hope. A daring, contract‑based treasure hunter travels to Europe to locate the legendary Mona Lisa, only to realize the surviving population needs a true hero more than a priceless painting.

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Comedy · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Splitsville (2025)

When Ashley (Adria Arjona) asks for a divorce, good‑natured Carey (Kyle Marvin) turns to his friends Julie (Dakota Johnson) and Paul (Michael Angelo Covino) for comfort, only to discover they maintain an open marriage. Carey’s curiosity leads him to overstep boundaries, throwing his own relationships into turmoil. Awkward comedy erupts, upending.

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