On paper, it has everything audiences have been waiting for: the continuation of the characters’ story that we grew attached to in the first opus, new songs to enchant the end of the year’s celebrations, and the introduction of the iconic Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz (1939). But does it stick the landing? Debatable.

The Now You See Me franchise is back and better than ever. Twelve years since the original film, the Horsemen are here to stay. The newest installment in the series, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (2025), further expands the network of scrappy magicians as well as the scope of their heists.

Sometimes, we want to watch a film not to puzzle over but to be entertained. That’s exactly what The Running Man proposes, a good action movie with enough heart to be interesting.

What is most striking about Plainclothes is its use of camcorders, grainy footage, home videos, and nonlinear narrative. Coupled with close ups of eyes and sound mixing of heavy breathing, the audience is caught up in Lucas’ disjointed mental space.

Bugonia doesn't offer something different from Save the Green Planet or try to override its credibility. The film only slightly shifts the perspective to give a contemplative and contemporary take.

Frankenstein (2025) is not so much a film as it is a gradual, graceful walk through a gallery. Strolling through sumptuous scenery, billowing costumes, and endless literary and artistic references, director Guillermo del Toro’s latest is truly a visual masterpiece.

Ray must come to terms with his trauma, and Jem is doing his best to make room for his brother while fighting on behalf of the people who need Ray most. Day-Lewis and Bean play perfectly off each other, delivering powerful performances each in their own way

Director Oliver Hermanus’ period drama is part romance, part musical, and all ache. Just like the first-person point of view does in Ben Shattuck’s book, the film draws you into Lionel’s (Paul Mescal) emotional sphere.

Feeling more like it belongs on the shelf of ‘90s action flicks such as Point Break (1991) or The Fugitive (1993), Aronofsky deviates heavily from his prior work. Unlike the director’s previous films (such as his recent 2022 Oscar-winning project The Whale), Caught Stealing doesn’t seem to concern itself with any deeper message hidden beneath its surface.

Adapted from Stephen King’s first novel, The Long Walk features a deceptively simple pitch: 50 young men from across America enlist in a walking contest with a single winner.

Weapons (2025) is a nightmare. Directed by Zach Cregger, who impressed audiences with his debut horror release Barbarian (2022), the film puts a spin on both a child and parent’s worst fear: an unexplained disappearance.