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Horror · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Primate (2026)

A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale horror and survival.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

OBEX (2026)

Conor Marsh lives a solitary life with his dog, Sandy, until he becomes absorbed in OBEX, a cutting‑edge computer game that promises total immersion. When Sandy vanishes, the line between the virtual world and reality blurs, forcing Conor to dive into OBEX’s surreal realm to rescue her.

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Romance · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

People We Meet on Vacation (2026)

For almost ten years, free‑spirited Poppy and meticulous Alex spend each summer together on a new vacation, building a pattern of travel and friendship. After a long silence, a final trip forces them to reunite and finally address the romantic tension that has lingered between them. It is based on Emily Henry’s bestselling novel.

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Adventure · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Magellan (2026)

At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (Gael García Bernal) leads a fleet of ships on a daring expedition to Southeast Asia, seeking the first crossing of the massive Pacific Ocean. Upon reaching the Malay Archipelago, the sailors confront relentless storms, scorching heat and the awe‑inspiring yet unforgiving beauty of the islands, driving them to the brink of madness as they struggle to survive the high seas and fulfill Magellan’s ambitious quest.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Greenland 2: Migration (2026)

After a comet strike wipes out most of humanity, the Garrity family—played by Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin and Roman Griffin Davis—must abandon the relative safety of their underground bunker in Greenland. They venture across a fractured, peril‑filled world, confronting harsh weather, scarce resources and hostile survivors as they struggle to find a new place to call home.

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Animation · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Lupin the IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline (2026)

After fending off skilled assassins, gentleman thief Lupin III and his allies accept a mysterious invitation to an uncharted island. Their plane is shot down, leaving them stranded and pursued by the island’s hostile natives, old enemies, and an immortal monster called Muom, which aims to destroy Lupin and his friends. Survival reveals the secret.

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Drama · Tense tone · Mixed ending

The Dutchman (2026)

Clay (André Holland), a successful yet troubled Black businessman, attends therapy with his wife, Kaya (Zazie Beetz), hoping to save their marriage. Their mysterious therapist soon appears outside the sessions, intruding on Clay’s daily life. The therapist even follows him onto a New York subway, where a tense encounter heightens the unease.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

We Bury the Dead (2026)

After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don’t simply rise—they hunt. The armed forces claim the walkers are harmless and slow, giving grieving families hope. When Ava (Daisy Ridley) penetrates a quarantine zone to find her missing husband, she discovers the truth: the undead are becoming violent and relentless, threatening everyone.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Marty Supreme (2025)

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

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Biography · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Song Sung Blue (2025)

Down‑on‑their‑luck musicians played by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson join forces to create a spirited Neil Diamond tribute band. Their unlikely partnership rekindles both their careers and a budding romance, showing that it’s never too late to chase passion and love. The uplifting tale is based on a true story.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Anaconda (2025)

Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) are friends obsessed with remaking their favorite cult classic, Anaconda. A mid‑life crisis finally drives them to the Amazon to film, but the venture becomes a nightmare when a genuine, enormous anaconda stalks them through the jungle, forcing the duo to confront the lethal predator and their own doubts.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

No Other Choice (2025)

After 25 years as a paper mill supervisor, Man‑su loses his job when the plant is bought by foreign owners. Unable to find new work, he and his family must slash their lifestyle drastically. Desperate to impress at his next interview, Man‑su resorts to eliminating his rivals, wondering how far he will go when there is no other choice.

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Biography · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)

Writer‑director Mona Fastvold brings the true story of Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers, to life. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried portrays Lee, a charismatic leader who championed gender and social equality. The film intertwines her quest for a utopian community with re‑imagined Shaker hymns performed as kinetic dance scenes choreographed by Celia Rowlson‑Hall and an original score by Oscar‑winning composer Daniel Blumberg.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Mixed ending

The Choral (2025)

When the male members of a local choral society go off to fight in World War I, the exacting Dr. Guthrie must turn to a group of teenage boys to keep the choir alive. He trains them in discipline and song, and together they find the joy of music even as the youths confront the looming reality of being drafted into the army.

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Drama · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

The Plague (2025)

During the summer of 2003, a socially anxious twelve‑year‑old attends an all‑boys water‑polo camp where a longstanding, cruel initiation forces the group to single out an isolated camper suffering from a mysterious illness they dub “The Plague.” As the hazing game blurs with reality, his unease deepens and he begins to suspect that the cruel joke may be hiding a genuine, dangerous truth.

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Comedy · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Father Mother Sister Brother (2025)

The feature film is structured as a triptych, presenting three separate stories that explore the dynamics between adult children and their often distant parents, as well as the siblings’ own connections. Each vignette is set in the present day and unfolds in a distinct country, offering varied cultural backdrops to the universal family tensions.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)

James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine‑turned‑Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family. The film expands Pandora’s vivid world, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes and the deepening bond between humans and the Na’vi.

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Animation · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

David (2025)

In a kingdom plagued by fear and corruption, a humble shepherd boy is summoned to confront a fearsome giant and the looming darkness that serves it. Armed only with faith, courage and a simple sling, he challenges an oppressive empire, igniting hope and rallying a nation. His journey from the quiet hills of Bethlehem to the thunder of battle reshapes destinies, tests loyalties, and awakens the heart of a people.

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Animation · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants (2025)

SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends embark on a grand sea adventure, determined to prove themselves. Eager to impress Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob chases the legendary Flying Dutchman, a mysterious ghost pirate, leading the crew through humorous, swash‑buckling mishaps as they search for the missing SquarePants.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

The Housemaid (2025)

Trying to escape her troubled past, Millie (Sydney Sweeney) takes a live‑in position as housemaid for the affluent couple Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). What begins as an ideal job quickly becomes a perilous, seductive battle of secrets, scandal and power, as hidden intrigues surface behind the Winchesters’ closed doors.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Is This Thing On? (2025)

When their marriage unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) confronts middle age and an imminent divorce, turning to New York’s comedy scene for purpose. Tess (Laura Dern) faces the sacrifices she’s made for their family, forcing the pair to navigate co‑parenting, redefine their identities, and consider whether love can take a new shape.

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Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders (2025)

After the Bansal family is found murdered, Inspector Jatil Yadav discovers a web of greed, betrayal and secrets leading to a lethal conspiracy.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Great Flood (2025)

A disastrous flood sweeps the planet. On what may be the last day on Earth, a desperate fight ensues to save a child from a flooding apartment.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Ella McCay (2025)

A new comedy from 20th Century Studios, written and directed by Oscar® and Emmy Award® winner James L. Brooks—known for As Good as It Gets, Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News and The Simpsons—explores the tangled politics that surface when a young woman’s demanding career collides with her chaotic family life.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Dust Bunny (2025)

Ten‑year‑old Aurora lives next to a mysterious hit‑man (Mads Mikkelsen) who hunts real‑world monsters for hire. When she is convinced a monster devoured her entire family, she seeks his services. Suspecting her parents fell victim to assassins targeting him, the neighbor, guilt‑ridden, reluctantly accepts the job.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Resurrection (2025)

In a dystopian future humanity has traded the ability to dream for immortality. An outcast, portrayed by Jackson Yee, roams a hallucinatory realm, confronting nightmarish visions and fleeting beauty as he constructs an intoxicating world of his own making.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Influencers (2025)

In sun‑drenched southern France, CW lives a quiet life with her girlfriend Diane while secretly harboring a murderous obsession and stealing identities. On an anniversary trip they meet Charlotte, a bold influencer whose curiosity quickly becomes invasive. When CW acts on a violent impulse, the fragile peace shatters, leading to dire consequences.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Goodbye June (2025)

On the cusp of Christmas, a sudden turn in June’s health throws her four adult children and father into turmoil, forcing them to confront family dynamics and the prospect of loss. Refusing to be a passive victim, June steers her decline with sharp wit, blunt honesty and fierce affection, turning her final days into a bittersweet lesson in love.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)

As a child he watches his parents slain by a killer dressed as Santa. Haunted by that night, he grows up, adopts the same red suit, and sets out on a brutal path of vengeance, hunting down the people responsible for the trauma that defined his life.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Turbulence (2025)

Zach and Emmy’s romantic getaway in a hot‑air balloon is shattered when a mysterious third passenger, connected to Zach’s past, commandeers the craft. As the truth about their secret relationship unfolds, the tranquil flight turns into a tense psychological duel and a deadly struggle high above the clouds, with Kelsey Grammer in a supporting role.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Merv (2025)

When their dog Merv loses his spark after their breakup, Anna (Zooey Deschanel) and Russ (Charlie Cox) face an awkward co‑parenting arrangement. Russ takes Merv to Florida hoping to lift his mood, but Anna arrives unexpectedly. As Merv slowly regains his zest, the exes must navigate shared custody and find a new balance.

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Horror · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)

One year after the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, the events have become a tongue‑in‑cheek local legend, prompting the town’s inaugural Fazfest. Former security guard Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and police officer Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) continue to conceal the truth from Mike’s 11‑year‑old child.

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Biography · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Chronology of Water (2025)

Raised in a home shattered by violence and alcoholism, Lidia Yuknavitch seemed headed toward self‑destruction until literature offered an unexpected escape. Adapted from her bestselling memoir, the film traces her relentless quest to claim a voice, confronting trauma, sexuality, love, and loss while discovering the transformative power of storytelling.

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Comedy · Light tone · Mixed ending

Fackham Hall (2025)

A spoof that mixes Downton Abbey, Airplane! and Monty Python, Fackham Hall follows pick‑pocket Eric Noone who secures a job at an eccentric English manor. He quickly climbs the hierarchy and falls for lady‑of‑the‑house Rose Davenport. When a murder occurs and Eric is framed, he launches a quest to clear his name, ending in a comedic showdown.

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Action · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Hunting Season (2025)

When a mysterious young woman washes ashore on a local river, a feisty twelve‑year‑old girl discovers her and brings her home, forcing the girl's overprotective father to confront the unknown. Their lives are upended as a ruthless drug lord, determined to kill the stranger, pursues them relentlessly.

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Crime · Tense tone · Bleak ending

Rosemead (2025)

Ailing mother (Lucy Liu) takes desperate action to shield her troubled teenage son (Lawrence Shou) from his growing darkness. As his obsessive behavior escalates and time dwindles, she confronts impossible decisions, pushing the limits of what she’ll risk and sacrifice to keep him safe.

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Horror · Dark tone · Mixed ending

Man Finds Tape (2025)

Lucas Page’s (William Magnuson) viral YouTube channel “Man Finds Tape” showcases unsettling home‑video footage. After he sends his sister Lynn (Kelsey Pribilski) surveillance video of a murder in their hometown, she reluctantly returns to aid his investigation. As they dig deeper, Lynn uncovers a disturbing secret that reshapes the case and their family history.

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Fantasy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

100 Nights of Hero (2025)

After her uncaring husband leaves on a covert bet designed to test her loyalty, Cherry (Maika Monroe) and her quick‑witted maid Hero (Emma Corrin) find themselves battling the advances of a dangerously seductive stranger, Manfred (Nicholas Galitzine), who threatens to upend their lives.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Frontier Crucible (2025)

A wagon full of vital medical supplies is ambushed by Apaches. Only Merrick Beckford can navigate the route, but he must hire a trio of dangerous outlaws desperate to survive. When they accidentally kill an Apache scout, the mission sparks a pursuit, forcing the allies into a desperate race across the land to deliver the lifesaving cargo.

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Light tone · Happy ending

My Secret Santa (2025)

A vivacious single mother (Alexandra Breckenridge), desperate for work, masquerades as a man to land the seasonal Santa job at an upscale ski‑resort. While playing the role, she finds herself drawn to the hotel’s manager (Ryan Eggold), and their budding romance threatens to expose her secret and jeopardize everything.

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