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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip (2025)

Eleven-year-old Alexander and his family are excited for a Spring Break trip to Mexico City, but their vacation quickly turns chaotic when they unwittingly acquire a cursed idol. Facing a series of unfortunate events, the family must work together to return the idol and restore order to their trip.

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Action · Tense tone · Mixed ending

Day of Reckoning (2025)

Sheriff John Dorsey faces personal and professional struggles when he's forced to join forces with U.S. Marshall Butch Hayden to capture outlaw Emily Rusk. As a tense battle of wills unfolds, Emily manipulates the posse against each other. However, with Emily’s dangerous husband and his gang closing in, she and John must find a way to work together to survive.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

The Friend (2025)

Writer and teacher Iris’s quiet, solitary life in New York is disrupted when her close friend and mentor unexpectedly dies, leaving her his beloved 150-pound Great Dane. The imposing dog, named Apollo, presents numerous practical challenges, causing disruption and forcing Iris to adjust to a life she never anticipated.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

My Love Will Make You Disappear (2025)

Sari believes she’s cursed to make men disappear and has spent her life avoiding love. Jolo, a troubled landlord struggling with personal failures, inherits the Tahanan Homes apartment complex where Sari lives. While working together to prevent the community from being displaced, a connection develops between them, forcing Sari to confront her deepest fears.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

The Penguin Lessons (2025)

In 1976, a disillusioned Englishman takes a job at a school in Argentina, anticipating a simple assignment. He soon finds himself in a nation grappling with division and faced with a challenging class of students. His life takes an unexpected turn when he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, leading to unforeseen circumstances.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Death of a Unicorn (2025)

While traveling to a weekend retreat, a father and daughter accidentally kill a unicorn. Their destination is a secluded gathering hosted by the father’s wealthy boss, who intends to harness the unicorn’s extraordinary healing abilities.

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Fantasy · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Brighter Days Ahead (2025)

This short film, marking Ariana Grande’s directorial debut, serves as a companion piece to the deluxe edition of “Eternal Sunshine.” It follows Peaches, now elderly, as she returns to Brighter Days Inc. to revisit and relive idealized versions of her memories before they are permanently erased. Inspired by “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and acting as a sequel to the “We Can’t Be Friends” music video, the film explores themes of memory and loss.

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Action · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Robinhood (2025)

Ram is a skilled thief who considers all Indians his brothers and sisters. His life takes an unexpected turn when he's compelled to become the personal security officer for Neera. This sets in motion a thrilling sequence of action, humor, and surprising plot developments as he finds himself navigating a complex situation and switching allegiances.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Dead Talents Society (2025)

After dying, a young woman discovers she has only 28 days left before disappearing completely. She is recruited by a ghost agent to partner with a former champion and embark on a mission to restore the reputation of ghosts by haunting The Lucky Hotel. In this afterlife, ghosts must be frightening to survive, and the world is far from peaceful. Determined not to be forgotten, the ghosts strive to become legendary, believing that as long as they possess the talent to scare, they will be remembered.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025)

Kaali is a provision store owner and a loving husband and father, is brought back into the life of crime, when his former boss’s son is being hunted by the police.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Mixed ending

L2: Empuraan (2025)

Five years after becoming Chief Minister of Kerala, Jathin Ramdas aligns with communal leader Balraj ‘Baba’ Bajrangi, prompting former activist Stephen Nedumpally, known as Khureshi Ab’raam, to return with his trusted ally Zayed Masood to protect the state and settle old scores.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Mixed ending

Holland (2025)

Nancy Vandergroot appears to have a perfect life as a teacher and homemaker in Holland, Michigan, with her husband and son. However, her world is turned upside down when she and a colleague begin to suspect a hidden secret within their community.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Appalachian Dog (2025)

Set in Appalachia in 1946, the film explores the challenges faced by a seamstress and her tailor husband as they attempt to reconnect after a period of separation. Their efforts to rebuild their marriage and the life they once shared are constantly tested, revealing the strain and distance that has grown between them.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Assessment (2025)

In a future where resources are scarce and the government strictly regulates reproduction, Mia and Aaryan, a successful couple, plan to start a family. Their hopes are complicated when an assessor named Virginia is assigned to their home for a week to evaluate their suitability as parents. Virginia's presence disrupts their lives as she observes and assesses their relationship and lifestyle, leading to unexpected revelations and challenges for all involved.

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Biography · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Alto Knights (2025)

In 1920s New York City, two of the city's most powerful organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, find themselves rivals. Once close friends, escalating tensions and betrayals lead to a dangerous conflict that will have a profound impact on the Mafia and the nation.

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Fantasy · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Death of Snow White (2025)

Fleeing her stepmother's relentless pursuit for eternal beauty, Snow White finds refuge in a dark and dangerous forest. There, she unexpectedly joins forces with seven dwarves, who are revealed to be ruthless assassins. This dark and unsettling retelling explores the challenges to her spirit within a grim fairy tale setting.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Misericordia (2025)

Following the funeral of his former boss, Jérémie decides to stay with the baker’s widow, Martine, in his hometown. What begins as a short visit quickly becomes unsettling as a mysterious disappearance, a threatening neighbor, and a priest with peculiar intentions disrupt the quiet village and lead Jérémie down an unexpected path.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Bob Trevino Likes It (2025)

A young woman searching for her estranged father online discovers a grieving, childless man with the same name on Facebook. She unexpectedly forms a close bond with him, inspired by a true story.

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Horror · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Locked (2025)

Producer Sam Raimi brings this relentless horror-thriller, where luxury becomes a deadly trap. After breaking into a luxury SUV, Eddie finds himself the target of William, a vigilante who delivers his own brand of twisted justice. Eddie must fight to survive as he realizes escape is an illusion and the situation spirals into a terrifying nightmare.

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Crime · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Revelations (2025)

A pastor believes he has received a divine sign instructing him to avenge a missing person, intertwining his quest with the investigation led by a detective grappling with the unresolved trauma of her deceased sister.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Magazine Dreams (2025)

Driven by an unwavering ambition to become a world-renowned bodybuilder and appear on the cover of a fitness magazine, Killian Maddox dedicates his life to an intense, solitary pursuit of physical perfection. His relentless training and rigid routine push him to the edge, threatening his well-being as he strives for superstardom, masking a deep-seated need for connection and acceptance.

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Horror · Tense tone · Bleak ending

Ash (2025)

Stranded on the remote planet Ash, Riya awakens to discover her crew has been killed. A man named Brion arrives, claiming to want to rescue her, but their efforts to survive quickly descend into a terrifying ordeal of psychological and physical torment. As they face danger together, Riya and Brion must grapple with the question of whether they can truly trust each other.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Popeye the Slayer Man (2025)

A curious group of friends sneaks into an abandoned spinach‑canning factory to shoot a documentary about the local legend of the ‘Sailor Man’, a phantom said to haunt the empty production halls and wander the nearby docks. Determined to capture proof, they navigate rusted machinery, dim corridors and lingering rumors, blending the mysterious wanderer’s tale with the factory’s decaying history.

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Action · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Baby Invasion (2025)

This first-person shooter game blends hyper-realistic graphics with an unusual premise. Players assume the roles of mercenaries who utilize baby faces as avatars as they infiltrate the opulent mansions of the wealthy and influential. Each mission requires thorough exploration and strategic decision-making within a time limit.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

McVeigh (2025)

Following the Waco siege, army veteran Timothy McVeigh develops a plan that culminates in the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. The film explores the harrowing events leading up to this tragic occurrence.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Shiver Me Timbers (2025)

During the summer of 1986 in Northern California, Olive Oyl and her friends, along with her brother Castor, head out for a camping trip to view Halley’s comet and its accompanying meteor shower. What begins as a peaceful evening of stargazing quickly descends into a terrifying ordeal when a meteor transforms their acquaintance, Popeye, into a relentless and deadly force. The group must now confront the horrifying consequences of this cosmic event and fight to survive the night.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Bittersweet ending

O'Dessa (2025)

A young farm girl embarks on a journey to retrieve a treasured family heirloom. Her travels lead her to a mysterious and perilous city, where she finds love. To save the man she loves, she must confront a powerful destiny and face a difficult challenge.

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Mystery · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Home Sweet Home: Rebirth (2025)

After a deadly mall shooting, cop Jake (William Moseley) is pulled into the supernatural dimension known as The Hindrance. Guided by a cryptic Novice Monk (Alexander Lee), he races against time to rescue his wife, Prang (Yaya Urassaya Sperbund), and prevent the malevolent occultist Mek (Michele Morrone) from opening the Gates of Hell.

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Crime · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Smashing Frank (2025)

Four young people plan a heist to fight back against rich boomers, only to be caught in a wealthy church’s money laundering conspiracy.

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Animation · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League (2025)

Batman and his allies return to the present to discover Japan vanished and a massive floating island, Hinomoto, hovering over Gotham. The island is ruled by the Yakuza, a group of super‑powered enforcers who govern without honor or humanity and closely resemble the Justice League. Batman and his team must battle them to save Gotham.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Message in a Bottle (2025)

A celebrated sommelier discovers a method to send messages to her younger self, hoping to rectify past regrets. As she alters events, unforeseen repercussions arise, impacting her current life and the lives of those she cares about. Her attempts to fix the past inadvertently create new challenges, leading her on a desperate journey to safeguard the future and prevent irreversible consequences.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Electric State (2025)

Michelle, an orphaned teenager, finds her understanding of the world challenged when she's visited by Cosmo, a gentle robot. In a society where sentient robots resembling cartoon characters and mascots live in exile after a failed rebellion, Michelle must navigate a complex and uncertain reality alongside Cosmo as they embark on a journey together.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Black Bag (2025)

A veteran intelligence agent, George Woodhouse, finds his life turned upside down when his wife, Kathryn, is suspected of treason. Torn between his unwavering love for her and his duty to his country, he must confront a devastating crisis that challenges his deepest loyalties.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Novocaine (2025)

When the girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, everyman Nate (Jack Quaid) turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.

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Crime · Tense tone

Court: State vs. A Nobody (2025)

A determined lawyer takes on a high-stakes case to defend a 19-year-old boy, challenging a system that has already branded him guilty.

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Drama · Dark tone · Happy ending

The World Will Tremble (2025)

This film tells the incredible true story of a group of prisoners who undertake a daring escape from the first Nazi death camp. Their goal is to reach the outside world and provide the first eyewitness account of the unfolding Holocaust.

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Comedy · Dark tone

Borderline (2025)

After escaping from a mental hospital, a violent sociopath named Paul begins a dangerous rampage targeting Sofia, a world-famous pop star. Obsessed with her, he takes Sofia hostage in her own home, acting under the delusional belief that they are getting married. Paul is desperate to prove his devotion, leading to a tense and unpredictable situation.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Opus (2025)

A young writer is invited to the isolated compound of a reclusive pop star who vanished thirty years prior. Surrounded by the star’s devoted followers and a group of captivated journalists, she discovers she's become entangled in his elaborate and unsettling scheme.

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Crime · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The 8th Day (2025)

In a small Texas town, the lives of two petty criminals, an elderly woman hiding a secret, a young woman seeking a way out, and a check-cashing store containing a large sum of money become intertwined over the course of eight days.

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Horror · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Control Freak (2025)

A motivational speaker (Kelly Marie Tran) is tormented by an unrelenting itch on the back of her head.

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