Weekly Entertainment Digest – September 6th

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Weekly Entertainment Digest - September 6th

I hope you’re ready for a busy fall in theaters at streaming at home! We have a lot of new announcements this week and a lot of fun screenings and more coming your way. Stay up to date with the release schedule here to find your next movie to check out in theaters.

Follow the site closely for new screening opportunities and even the full slate releases from the studios that make the films we love. Looking forward to some new scary movies? Check out the latest release slate for this Fall and Winter from Shudder, IFC and RLJE Films

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PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT LIFE | In Theaters Now

Aishe, a Uyghur woman trained by her military father, migrates to New York City where she finds herself laboring in Chinatown’s underground kitchens. She fatefully encounters Skinner, a young American soldier who has just returned from three tours in the Middle East. While falling in love, they discover the possibility of a better life together than the ones they believed they were destined to live alone.

NOBODY 2 | On Digital Now

Nobody 2

 Nobody ruins his vacation. An ordinary dad with lethal skills, Bob Odenkirk returns as the beloved suburban father and workaholic assassin in the full throttle, action-comedy spectacle of the summer, NOBODY 2, available to own exclusively on digital platforms on September 2, 2025, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Locked & loaded with higher stakes, brutal fights, and forcing him to unleash his violent past to protect his loved ones, NOBODY 2 will also be available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray™ on October 7, 2025. Experience more adrenaline pumping action with over 30 minutes of exclusive bonus content, including behind-the-scenes featurettes that highlight the stunt choreography behind the bone-crunching hits and eight gripping deleted scenes, when you purchase from participating digital retailers.
 
Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch, an overworked assassin who just needs a break, in this bareknuckle action-thriller. After deciding to take his family to a tourist town for some fun in the sun, a minor encounter with local bullies yanks the family into the crosshairs of an unhinged, blood-thirsty crime boss (Sharon Stone), who is determined to derail his relaxation.
 
Bob Odenkirk (“Breaking Bad”, “Better Call Saul”) stars alongside Connie Nielsen (Wonder Woman), John Ortiz (Fast and Furious franchise), RZA (American Gangster), Colin Hanks (King Kong), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), and Sharon Stone (Casino, Basic Instinct). NOBODY 2 is directed by Timo Tjahjanto (The Night Comes for Us, The Big 4) and co-written and executive produced by acclaimed action filmmaker Derek Kolstad (John Wick franchise). The original producing team, including Kelly McCormick (Bullet Train, The Fall Guy), David Leitch (Bullet Train, The Fall Guy), Braden Aftergood (Hell or High Water), Bob Odenkirk and Marc Provissiero (No Hard Feelings, “PEN15”), return to unleash a double shot of vigilante vengeance.

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN PURCHASING AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:

  • DELETED SCENES
    • PLUMMERVILLE
    • STRICTLY FAMILY
    • KISS
    • TIME MACHINE
    • CREAMY FLOATER
    • PREP FUNHOUSE
    • NEED ANOTHER VACATION
    • RETURNING CAST
  • NOBODY 2: THE FIGHT CONTINUES – Cast and filmmakers reveal how NOBODY 2 ups the ante on action with new characters, more fighting, and spectacular style.
  • NOBODY DOES STUNTS LIKE US – Bob Odenkirk and the stunt team break down the creative process of designing, rehearsing, and executing intense, imaginative fight sequences like only the NOBODY films can deliver.

ELLI AND HER MONSTER TEAM | opens theaters September 12th

Get ready to get spooked (in the friendliest way), when Elli and Her Monster Team fly into theaters nationwide September 12 from Viva Pictures. Elli doesn’t do spooky—she’d rather help than haunt. But when ghost-catchers nab her family, she and her monster crew launch a rescue that’s spooky, kooky and full of adventure. Elli is sure to capture the hearts of kids of all ages.

Synopsis:
Elli isn’t like other ghosts. She would rather play games and lend a helping hand than scare. But when humans start capturing ghosts across town, she must team up with a lovable crew of misfit monsters to rescue her family and save all of monster-kind. Soaring through the skies and unlocking her ghostly gifts, Elli learns that her greatest power isn’t scaring people—it’s showing them kindness.

Elli and Her Monster Team is written and directed by Piet De Rycker and Jesper Møller. 

TRON AND TRON: LEGACY | Restored and Available on 4K Digital and Blu-Ray September 16th

Disney’s groundbreaking sci-fi adventures, TRON and TRON: Legacy, will debut on 4K Ultra HD for the first time on September 16. TRON was digitally scanned and carefully restored by The Walt Disney Film Restoration team, who corrected dirt, warping, and other imperfections to ensure pristine image quality. The work was supervised by director Steven Lisberger. TRON: Legacy has been remastered in High Dynamic Range from the original digital sources under the supervision of director Joseph Kosinski. Meticulously remastered, both films transport audiences back to the digital frontier with an experience more immersive, dynamic, and visually spectacular than ever before.
 
Available on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, the releases showcase breathtaking Dolby Vision picture quality and pulse-pounding Dolby Atmos audio for the ultimate home-viewing experience.
 
Originally released in 1982, TRON opened the gateway to a bold new universe of computer-generated wonder, inspiring a generation with its visionary storytelling and pioneering special effects. Nearly three decades later, TRON: Legacy expanded the saga with breathtaking visuals, a cutting-edge digital world, and a celebrated electronic score from Daft Punk.
 
TRON and TRON: Legacy will be available to own on 4K Ultra HD Digital and Blu-ray, beginning September 16. TRON: Ares, which Fandango recently ranked as the most highly anticipated film of the Fall, will carry the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy forward when it debuts exclusively in theaters October 10.
 
Along with previously released bonus extras, the TRON and TRON: Legacy 4K discs will generate an eye-popping collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork and packaging.

RON Film Synopsis
When a brilliant video game maker (Jeff Bridges) hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world and becomes part of the very game he is designing. It’s an epic adventure that everyone will enjoy! Some flashing-lights sequences or patterns may affect photosensitive viewers.
 
TRON: Legacy Film Synopsis
When the son of a famous video game engineer receives a virtual signal from his long-lost father, he sets off on a thrilling, high-tech adventure through a cyber universe to rescue his dad.

WALTZING WITH BRANDO | Coming to Theaters September 19th

Set in the stunning landscapes of the late 1960s Tahiti, Waltzing with Brando tells the charming, funny, and inspiring true story of silver screen icon Marlon Brando (Billy Zane) and progressive, sustainably-minded Los Angeles-based architect Bernard Judge (Jon Heder) as they attempt to build the world’s first sustainable paradise on the remote, uninhabitable atoll of Tahiti’s Tetiaroa. With a stellar cast and unforgettable characters, the film is a celebration of audacious dreams, ecological innovation, and human resilience.

HIM | Experience Greatness in IMAX on September 19th

From Oscar® winner Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, producers of the landmark horror films Get OutUsCandyman and Nope, comes a chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, idolatry and the pursuit of excellence at any cost, featuring an electrifying dramatic performance from Marlon Wayans (AirRespect).

HIM stars former college wide-receiver Tyriq Withers (Atlanta, the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer) as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life, and identity, to football. On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma.

Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, offers to train Cam at Isaiah’s isolated compound that he shares with his celebrity influencer wife, Elsie White (Julia Fox; Uncut GemsNo Sudden Move). But as Cam’s training accelerates, Isaiah’s charisma begins to curdle into something darker, sending his protégé down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for.

THE RELUCTANT TRAVELER WITH EUGENE LEVY | Season 3 to premiere on Apple TV+ September 19th

Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the third season of the multi-award-winning, globe-trotting travel series “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy,” set to premiere globally on Friday, September 19. The eight-episode season follows host Eugene Levy as he sets out to discover what the “ultimate travel bucket list” is all about, and he gets a little help from a very special guest, The Prince of Wales. This season, Levy is also joined by a few famously familiar faces—including multi-platinum superstar and five-time Grammy Award-winner Michael Bublé; Levy’s daughter, “Schitt’s Creek” and “Surreal Estate” star Sarah Levy; NOWZ, one of the newest K-pop boy bands; and Rahul Dravid, former Indian Cricketer known as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of Cricket. 

After confronting his fears and stepping outside his comfort zone in the first two seasons, Levy is inching closer to becoming an avid traveler. But before he can claim that title, he’s challenging himself to experience some of the most iconic adventures the world has to offer. This season takes him to Austria, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Mexico, South Korea and the United States, each stop bringing a new opportunity to broaden his perspective—and test his resolve. Additional guests and local guides this season include: Eric Nam, a Korean-American singer, songwriter and actor in South Korea, and Jofra Archer, a fast bowler who plays for the England cricket team, among many others who join Levy at different stops on his journey.

The Emmy Award-nominated series is produced for Apple TV+ by Twofour and is executive produced by Levy, David Brindley, Nic Patten, Sara Brailsford, Iain Peckham and Lily Fitzpatrick. 

MY SUNSHINE | Opens in Theaters on September 19th

One winter on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, a young boy named Takuya has resigned himself to the fact that he’s the worst player on his ice hockey team. While practicing, he becomes transfixed by the figure skaters who share the ice rink, particularly Sakura, a rising star from Tokyo. Her coach, Arakawa, takes an interest in Takuya, seeing himself in the young boy. He pairs the two up and trains them as a competitive ice-dancing duo. Although tentative with each other at first, the kids eventually grow closer and form a deep bond with their supportive coach. But as the winter continues, unspoken feelings begin to surface and the harmony the trio once knew begins to falter.

“A gentle, unassuming film about the pain and misdirection that can arise from young love,” (RogerEbert.com), Hiroshi Okuyama’s sophomore feature MY SUNSHINE is a heartwarming coming of age drama buoyed by its picturesque cinematography and beautiful score.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC | Restored and Remastered – 4K Ultra HD/Digital/Blu-Ray September 23rd

One of the most beloved movie musicals of all time celebrates its 60th anniversary with a dazzling new 4K Ultra HD release. Arriving September 23, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music delivers a breathtaking home entertainment experience with a brand-new restoration, remastered sound, and hours of bonus features. Whether you’ve sung along a hundred times or are discovering Maria and the von Trapps for the first time, this is the edition to treasure forever.

Lovingly restored by Disney’s award-winning film restoration team, the 4K transfer showcases every mountain peak, every twirl, and every soaring note with stunning clarity and richness. It’s The Sound of Music as you remember it – more vivid, more moving, and more magical than ever.

And the celebration doesn’t stop there. This fall, the anniversary will be marked around the globe with special theatrical screenings, live concert events, and fan experiences, inviting audiences everywhere to join in the joy of The Sound of Music.

60th Anniversary Celebration Highlights:

  • North American Stage Tour (Beginning Sept. 5, 2025): Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this critically acclaimed production of The Sound of Music will tour more than 80 cities. With fresh staging and a cast of rising stars, this production breathes new life into the enduring tale of Maria and the von Trapp family. Learn more: www.soundofmusicontour.com
  • Back on the Big Screen in 4K (Sept. 12-17 – U.S. & Beginning Sept. 20 – Internationally): The restored film returns to cinemas worldwide in stunning 4K, thanks to Fathom Entertainment & Trafalgar Releasing. Showings will take place in more than 1,000 cinemas across more than 30 countries. The film also returns to Canada in 4K Sept. 13-14 and 17. For tickets, go to: soundofmusicfilm.com
  • Hollywood Bowl Sing-A-Long – Los Angeles, CA (Sept. 20): Join 18,000 fans under the stars for the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long at the Hollywood Bowl amphitheater, hosted by Melissa Peterman. Costumes welcomed, lyrics provided. Learn more: www.hollywoodbowl.com.
  • 4K Ultra HD Digital & Blu-ray (Sept. 23): For the first time ever, The Sound of Music is available worldwide in 4K Ultra HD Digital & Blu-ray disc. Featuring remastered sound, restored visuals and bonus content. See the product fact sheet HERE.

Film Synopsis:
Experience Rodgers & Hammerstein’s® iconic musical in spectacular 4K Ultra HD™, meticulously restored and remastered for its 60th anniversary. Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, a spirited young woman who becomes governess to the seven unruly children of Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer). Her warmth, charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children—and their father. Featuring unforgettable treasures like “Edelweiss,” ”My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” and “Do-Re-Mi,” The Sound of Music is one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time.

SLOW HORSES | Season 5 – Premiering on Apple TV+ on September 24th

Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for season five of “Slow Horses,” the Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning espionage drama starring Academy Award-winner and Emmy Award-nominee Sir Gary Oldman. Adapted from “London Rules,” the next novel in the CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning Mick Herron “Slough House” book series, the six-episode fifth season of “Slow Horses” premieres September 24, 2025 with the first episode, followed by one episode weekly until October 29, 2025.

“Slow Horses” is a darkly humorous espionage drama that follows a dysfunctional team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 known affectionately as Slough House. Oldman, who has been honored with Golden Globe, Emmy and BAFTA Award nominations for his performance, stars as Jackson Lamb, the brilliant but cantankerous leader of the spies, who end up in Slough House due to their career-ending mistakes as they frequently find themselves blundering around the smoke and mirrors of the espionage world.

In season five of “Slow Horses,” everyone is suspicious when resident tech nerd Roddy Ho has a glamorous new girlfriend, but when a series of increasingly bizarre events occur across the city, it falls to the Slow Horses to work out how everything is connected. After all, Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, the London Rules – cover your back – always apply.

The ensemble cast includes Academy Award-nominee Kristin Scott Thomas, Emmy Award nominee Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, Christopher Chung, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Ruth Bradley, James Callis, Tom Brooke, and Academy Award nominee Jonathan Pryce. Season five will also welcome “Ted Lasso” star Nick Mohammed as a special guest star.

“Slow Horses” has been celebrated as “undoubtedly the best spy series on television,” a “truly epic espionage thriller” that is “utterly brilliant” and just “so damn good.” The complete first four seasons of “Slow Horses,” which are now streaming on Apple TV+, hold a Certified Fresh score, with two seasons receiving a rare, perfect 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. The globally acclaimed third season earned nine Primetime Emmy Award nominations, with a win for “Outstanding Writing for A Drama Series,” and the widely hailed fourth season recently earned five Primetime Emmy nominations in various categories, including “Outstanding Drama Series” and “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.” Seasons six and seven of the darkly comedic spy drama have already been announced.

The series is produced for Apple TV+ by See-Saw Films and adapted for television by Will Smith. Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Julian Stevens, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Douglas Urbanski, Gail Mutrux, Will Smith and Graham Yost serve as executive producers on the series. Saul Metzstein, who earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for his work on “Slow Horses” season three, returns to helm season five.

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER | IMAX® – 70mm Early Access Tickets On Sale Now- In theaters September 26th

On Wednesday, September 24th, fans can be among the first to see Warner Bros. Pictures’ One Battle After Another in IMAX at select domestic 70mm film locations by attending the One Battle After Another “First Showing in IMAX” early access screenings, ahead of the film’s wide release on September 26, 2025.

One Battle After Another, written, directed and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson, features IMAX exclusive Expanded Aspect Ratio (EAR) throughout the entirety of the film and will be proudly presented in select IMAX theatres in IMAX 70mm film. This is Anderson’s first feature in IMAX, and the first Hollywood studio film to be exhibited entirely in 1.43 at select IMAX locations.

Washed-up revolutionary Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Sean Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past. 

CHAD POWERS | Streaming on Hulu September 30th

 Eight years after an unforgivable mistake nukes his promising college football career,  hotshot quarterback Russ Holliday tries to resurrect his dreams by disguising himself as Chad Powers – a talented oddball who walks on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish.

GOOD BOY | in Theaters October 3rd

Good Boy

Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner—and best friend—Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant’s grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife.

CHAPERONE | AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL + VOD October 3rd

29-year-old Misha Miyamoto lives alone in the house her grandmother left her, has held the same job since high school, and likes her life as is: simple. Unfortunately, her satisfaction disappoints everyone around her. Her boss can’t fathom why she won’t take a promotion, her lack of ambition dissuades potential love interests, and with no interest in starting a family, her parents push her to sell the house. Feeling alienated by the pressures around her, Misha begins to seek comfort in Jake – an earnest 18-year-old who accidentally mistakes her for a high school student. Finding solace in Jake’s lack of expectation and teenage antics, their relationship grows… along with Misha’s reckless behavior.

THE VILLAGERS | on Digital October 7th

 A former boxer moves to a small Korean village to take a job as a high school gym teacher in the crime thriller THE VILLAGERS, debuting on Digital October 7 from Well Go USA Entertainment . When a girl at the school goes missing, he teams up with one of his students to find her, uncovering a far-reaching conspiracy in the process. Written and directed by Im Jin-soon (Men of Plastic), THE VILLAGERS stars Don Lee (Train to Busan), Kim Sae-ron (The Man From Nowhere), Lee Sang-yeob (Ex-Files), Jin Sun-gyu, and Jang Gwang (New World). THE VILLAGERS also hits Blu-ray and DVD exclusively through Amazon® on October 7.

Ki-chul (Don Lee) is sent to a high school in the country as its new gym teacher and has a hard time adjusting to his new environment and feels that there’s something definitely wrong about the town and its people. Yu-jin (Kim Sae-ron) is a high school student whose best friend disappeared without a trace. Everyone believes she ran away from home but Yu-jin is the only one who thinks she’s been kidnapped. With the help of Ki-chul, she sets out a dangerous path to uncover the truth…

SHAMAN | on Blu-ray October 7th

Shaman

A missionary converting an indigenous community in remote Ecuador must come to terms with her own faith when her son is possessed by dark forces in the mystery-thriller SHAMAN, debuting on Blu-ray and DVD exclusively through Amazon® on October 7 from Well Go USA Entertainment . Directed by Antonio Negret (WWZ: OutbreakOverdrive), SHAMAN stars Sara Canning (“The Vampire Diaries”), Daniel Gillies (“The Originals”), and Jett Klyne (Puppet Killers, “WandaVision”).  SHAMAN was a nominee for Best Narrative Feature at the 2024 Austin Film Festival.

A missionary family travels to rural Ecuador to convert the indigenous population. All is going well until their son ventures into a forbidden local cave and comes back with a demonic spirit in tow. Candice (Sara Canning) believes that an exorcism in the Catholic tradition will free her boy from the evil bonds that bind him. The local shamans know that this spirit is older than her religion and must be dealt with or the demon will take them all.

A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE | Official Teaser Trailer – In select theaters October 3rd in the UK, select theaters globally October 10th and on Netflix October 24th

A House of Dynamite

When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.

TRON: ARES | IMAX® – Tickets On Sale – In Theaters October 10th

Tickets to see “TRON: Ares” in-theaters are now on sale giving audiences the exciting opportunity to return to the Grid and witness the highly anticipated next chapter of Disney’s seminal “TRON” film series on the big screen. The electrifying action-adventure opens wide in U.S. theaters beginning Friday, October 10, 2025.

Audiences can be the first to experience “TRON: Ares” by attending the Early Access Screenings exclusively in 3D and premium formats beginning Wednesday, October 8 ahead of the official opening. Fans will also have the chance to see “TRON: Legacy” and “TRON: Ares” in IMAX 3D as part of the “TRON” IMAX Double Feature, and a “TRON” Triple Feature with all three “TRON” films will have an exclusive engagement at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.

Nine Inch Nails unveiled the official music video for their new single, “As Alive As You Need Me To Be,” the first song to be released from the “TRON: Ares” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and the first official new music from the band in five years. The complete “TRON: Ares” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack launches September 19 via Interscope Records.

On Wednesday, October 8, fans will have the opportunity to see Tron: Ares early in IMAX 3D by attending the Tron: Ares Early Access Screening, taking place between 6-7pm local time. Additionally on October 8, an exclusive double feature of Tron: Legacy and Tron: Ares in IMAX 3D will be available in the U.S. Attendees of the double feature will receive a collectible Tron pin.

Tron: Ares is the first installment in the franchise to be Filmed For IMAX. Director Joachim Rønning used IMAX-certified digital cameras to bring a striking new vision to life for the iconic digital world, with breathtaking depth, fidelity, and scale. The film features 54 minutes of IMAX’s exclusive 1.90:1 Expanded Aspect Ratio, with Rønning crafting the film for The IMAX Experience®. Every scene draws audiences into a stunning world of digital wonder and high-octane real-world action.

With a groundbreaking soundtrack from Nine Inch Nails – whose industrial rock soundscape is uniquely suited for the high-tech world of Tron, the film delivers an unparalleled sound experience. Paired with a custom sound mix tailored for IMAX’s acoustician-designed sound system, featuring the industry’s largest speakers, laser-aligned for pinpoint audio precision, audiences will feel every beat. Tron: Ares was enhanced frame by frame with IMAX’s proprietary Digital Media Remastering (DMR) technology, delivering unprecedented detail, clarity, and color.

Experience Tron: Ares everywhere in IMAX October 10!

BACK TO THE FUTURE |Celebrate the 40th Anniversary with Limited Edition 4K Trilogy Gift Set and Steelbooks – Available on October 14th

Universal Pictures is proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, the Academy Award®–winning sci-fi adventure from director Robert Zemeckis and executive producer Steven Spielberg that became a global phenomenon and redefined the adventure genre. On October 31, the beloved 1985 classic returns to theaters nationwide for a limited engagement in premium large screen formats, including Dolby Cinema, 4DX and D-Box, among others. This marks the first time Back to the Future will be presented on the world’s largest screens, offering fans the opportunity to experience the film’s scope and spectacle in the most immersive formats yet.
 
Igniting the 40th anniversary celebration, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment will debut a must-have lineup of Back to the Future releases on October 14, just ahead of Back to the Future Day on October 21. The centerpiece is the Back to the Future Trilogy – 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Set, featuring all three films in 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital, packaged with a collectible Flux Capacitor SteelBook, an exclusive Gibson Mini Guitar replica, an OUTATIME metal license plate, a Back to the Future: A Visual History booklet, and an assortment of replica items from the Universal archives. Fans can also collect individual Steelbooks for each film or pick up the Back to the Future 40th Anniversary Trilogy in 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital, perfect for commemorating four decades of time-traveling adventure.
 
Released on July 3, 1985, Back to the Future introduced audiences to Marty McFly (Emmy and Golden Globe winner Michael J. Fox), a small-town California teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a plutonium-powered DeLorean invented by his eccentric friend, Doc Brown (Emmy winner Christopher Lloyd). Stranded in the past, Marty must ensure his teenage parents (Lea Thompson and Crispin Glover) fall in love or risk erasing his own existence. With time running out, he teams up with a younger Doc in a last-ditch effort to harness a bolt of lightning and return to 1985.
 
The film became the highest-grossing domestic release of 1985 and one of the most enduring movies of the decade, earning more than $385 million worldwide. It received four Academy Award® nominations, including Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Original Song for Huey Lewis and the News’ “The Power of Love.” The film won for Best Sound Effects Editing.
 
Zemeckis would go on to direct a series of celebrated and technically groundbreaking films, including Who Framed Roger RabbitDeath Becomes HerForrest Gump (for which he won the Academy Award® for Best Director) and Cast Away, yet Back to the Future remains a defining achievement in his career. The film’s perfect blend of character, comedy and innovation helped launch one of the most successful trilogies in film history and continues to resonate across generations.
 
Back to the Future was directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Zemeckis and Oscar® nominee Bob Gale. The film was produced by Gale and BAFTA nominee Neil Canton and executive produced by three-time Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg. It features cinematography by Oscar® nominee Dean Cundey, editing by Oscar® winner Arthur Schmidt and BAFTA nominee Harry Keramidas, production design by Oscar® nominee Lawrence G. Paull, and an original score by Academy Award® nominee Alan Silvestri.
 
Back to the Future is one of the most iconic films of the last half-century,” said Jim Orr, President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures. “The film’s wit, wonder and wildly original storytelling continue to captivate audiences of all ages. This 40th anniversary celebration gives fans the chance to experience the film’s timeless magic on the biggest, most immersive screens available today.”
 
The new lineup of Back to the Future 40th Anniversary offerings from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment features a comprehensive look at the legacy of the franchise. Fans can enjoy hours of bonus features spanning new and archival content that dives deep into the Back to the Future franchise. The 4K release will also be available in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which will transport fans into the heart of this beloved story with ultravivid picture and astonishing multi-dimensional sound.

Among the newly produced features: 

  • 40 Years Later: Reflecting on the Future – Co-writer/producer Bob Gale reflects on the legacy and cultural impact of the films.
  • Back to Hill Valley – Join Bob Gale along with Donald Fullilove (“Mayor Goldie Wilson”) as they revisit and discuss some of the most iconic filming locations.
  • Untold Stories of Back to the Future – Journey back in time with crew members as they share their personal stories from the set.
  • TCM Classic Film Festival Panel – Bob Gale, cinematographer Dean Cundey, and stunt double Charlie Croughwell reunite at the 40th anniversary premiere.
  • A Mystery in History – Discover the rich history of the Gibson guitar Marty McFly plays at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and hear from the cast as they rally fans to help find the iconic prop that’s been missing for 40 years.

 The collection also includes beloved legacy bonus features, including:

  • Tales from THE FUTURE: 6-Part Documentary
  • Deleted Scenes (Commentary by Producer Bob Gale available)
  • An Alternate Future: Lost Audition Tapes
  • The Hollywood Museum Goes BACK TO THE FUTURE
  • BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Behind the Scenes
  • Could You Survive the Movies? BACK TO THE FUTURE
  • OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean
  • Looking BACK TO THE FUTURE
  • The Physics of BACK TO THE FUTURE with Dr. Michio Kaku
  • Huey Lewis and the News “The Power of Love” Music Video
  • ZZ Top “Doubleback” Music Video
  • BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Ride
  • Archival Featurettes
  • Behind the Scenes
  • 2015 Message from Doc Brown
  • 2015 Commercials
  • BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Animated Series (2 Episodes)
  • Michael J. Fox Q&A
  • FAQs About the Trilogy
  • Theatrical Trailers
  • Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale
  • Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton

Black Phone 2 | New Trailer – In Theaters October 17th

The Black Phone 2

Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death … and the phone is ringing again. 

Four-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Mason Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw). 

As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake. 

Determined to solve the mystery and end the torment for both her and her brother, Gwen persuades Finn to visit the camp during a winter storm. There, she uncovers a shattering intersection between The Grabber and her own family’s history. Together, she and Finn must confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine.

From returning visionary writer-director Scott Derrickson, Black Phone 2 is written again by Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill, based on characters created by Joe Hill. The film is produced by Jason Blum, Derrickson and Cargill. The executive producers are Ryan Turek, Adam Hendricks, Daniel Bekerman and Jason Blumenfeld.

The cast includes Oscar® nominee Demián Bichir (The Nun, A Better Life) as the supervisor of the camp, Arianna Rivas (A Working Man) as his niece, Miguel Mora (The Black Phone) as the brother of one of The Grabber’s victims, and Jeremy Davies, returning as Finn and Gwen’s father, Terrence. Other new cast members include Maev Beaty (Beau is Afraid) and Graham Abbey (Under the Banner of Heaven). 

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse’s horror phenomenon The Black Phone, released in2022,received widespread critical acclaim and earned more than $160 million worldwide. 

BACK TO THE FUTURE: 40TH ANNIVERSARY | Experience it in IMAX® October 31st

When teenager Marty McFly is blasted to 1955 in the DeLorean time machine created by the eccentric Doc Brown, he finds himself mixed up in a time-shattering chain reaction that threatens to erase his future—and trap him in the past forever.

LEFT-HANDED GIRL | In Select Theaters November 14th, on Netflix November 28th

A single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei after several years of living in the countryside to open a stand at a buzzing night market. Each in their way will have to adapt to this new environment to make ends meet and maintain the family unity. But when their traditional grandfather forbids his youngest left-handed granddaughter from using her “devil hand,” generations of family secrets begin to unravel.

WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A Knives Out Mystery | In Select Theaters November 26th and On Netflix December 12th

Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery opus. When young priest Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor) is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin), it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. Wicks’s modest-but-devoted flock includes devout church lady Martha Delacroix (Glenn Close), circumspect groundskeeper Samson Holt (Thomas Haden Church), tightly-wound lawyer Vera Draven, Esq. (Kerry Washington), aspiring politician Cy Draven (Daryl McCormack), town doctor Nat Sharp (Jeremy Renner), best-selling author Lee Ross (Andrew Scott), and concert cellist Simone Vivane (Cailee Spaeny). After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Rian Johnson writes and directs Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and assembles another all-star, award-winning cast.

NO OTHER CHOICE | In Select Theaters Christmas Day, Everywhere January

From Director Park Chan-Wood and Based on Donald E Westlake’s Novel The Ax, The story follows Man-Su on his desperate hunt for a new job after his abrupt layoff from the paper company he server for 25 years.

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE | In theaters January 16th

Expanding upon the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in 28 Years Later – but turning that world on its head – Nia DaCosta directs 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. In a continuation of the epic story, Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself in a shocking new relationship – with consequences that could change the world as they know it – and Spike’s (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) becomes a nightmare he can’t escape. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival – the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and more terrifying.

STREET FIGHTER | In Theaters October 16, 2026

ROUND ONE….FIGHT!!….Legendary Pictures and Capcom’s live-action adaptation of the iconic video game franchise Street Fighter, which is filmed for IMAX®, will punch into theaters on October 16, 2026. This will be the first film to be released through Legendary’s new global distribution deal with Paramount Pictures.

Currently in production, the Street Fighter movie will honor the quarter-pumping, button-mashing spirit of the 90s classic while leveling up for a new generation of fans.  

Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!

Helmed by director Kitao Sakurai, Street Fighter is set to bring the battle from the arcade to the big screen with Hadoukens, roundhouses, and all your favorite characters.  

Street Fighter stars:

  • Noah Centineo as “Ken Masters” 
  • Andrew Koji as “Ryu” 
  • Callina Liang as “Chun-Li” 
  • Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i as “Akuma” 
  • David Dastmalchian as “M. Bison” 
  • Cody Rhodes as “Guile” 
  • Andrew Schulz as “Dan Hibiki” 
  • Eric André as “Don Sauvage” 
  • Vidyut Jammwal as “Dhalsim” 
  • With Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as “Balrog” 
  • And Jason Momoa as “Blanka”  

Also Starring:   

  • Orville Peck as “Vega” 
  • Olivier Richters as “Zangief” 
  • Hirooki Goto as “E. Honda” 
  • Rayna Vallandingham as “Juli
  • Alexander Volkanovski as “Joe” 
  • Kyle Mooney as “Marvin” 
  • Mel Jarnson as “Cammy”

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