It’s been a little while since so many movies have been released at once, but this weekend sees more than a dozen films premiering in theaters! This week’s new releases included an animated adventure from a popular children’s series, a documentary about a pioneering black fashion model, a new entry in a popular horror franchise, a drama about what it truly means to coach a sport, and much more!
57 Seconds (R)
When a tech blogger lands an interview with a tech guru and stops an attack on him, he finds a mysterious ring that takes him back 57 seconds into the past.
Directed by Rusty Cundieff
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Josh Hutcherson, Greg Germann, Lovie Simone, Bevin Bru
Release date: September 29
The Blind (PG-13)
Long before Phil Robertson was a reality TV star, he fell in love and started a family, but his demons threatened to tear their lives apart. This is the true story that started a dynasty.
Directed by Andrew Hyatt
Starring: Aron von Andrian, Amelia Eve, Matthew Erick White, Brielle Robillard, Connor Tillman
Release date: September 28
Carlos (R)
Follows Santana’s journey from 14-year-old street musician to a 10-time Grammy winning global sensation. Features unseen archival footage and tracks.
Directed by Rudy Valdez
Starring: Carlos Santana
Release date: September 29
The Creator (PG-13)
Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child.
Directed by Gareth Edwards
Starring: John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Gemma Chan, Allison Janney, Ken Watanabe
Release date: September 29
Dreams of Darkness
Devastated by the disappearance of his wife, Derek Fabry enters a nightmarish world of the occult, erotic evil, and supernatural seduction as he tries to unravel the mystery of her vanishing.
Directed by Nikolai Malden
Starring: Miles Jonn-Dalton, Pia Bertucci, Renee Domenz, Libby Amato, Marissa De Los Rios
Release date: October 1
Dumb Money (R)
Dumb Money is the ultimate David vs. Goliath tale, based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop (yes, the mall videogame store) into the world’s hottest company.
Directed by Craig Gillespie
Starring: Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman
Release date: September 29
Invisible Beauty
Fashion revolutionary Bethann Hardison looks back on her journey as a pioneering Black model, modeling agent, and activist, shining a light on an untold chapter in the fight for racial diversity.
Directed by Bethann Hardison, Frédéric Tcheng
Starring: Tyson Beckford, Stephen Burrows, Naomi Campbell, Pat Cleveland, Tracee Ellis Ross
Release date: September 29
Kannur Squad
The gripping saga of a Police Officer and his team, their challenging journey to nab a criminal gang across the country. Further, it shows how he leads his team towards triumph, amidst professional uncertainities in this gripping drama.
Directed by Roby Varghese Raj
Starring: Mammootty, Kishore Kumar G., Vijayaraghavan, Rony David, Azeez Nedumangad
Release date: September 28
The Kill Room (R)
A hitman, his boss, an art dealer and a money-laundering scheme that accidentally turns the assassin into an overnight avant-garde sensation, one that forces her to play the art world against the underworld.
Directed by Nicol Paone
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Maya Hawke, Uma Thurman, Joe Manganiello, Debi Mazar
Release date: September 29
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (PG)
A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups.
Directed by Cal Brunker
Starring: Dan Duran, Kristen Bell, James Marsden, Finn Lee-Epp, Makenna Grace
Release date: September 29
Saw X (R)
A sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable.
Directed by Kevin Greurert
Starring: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Synnøve Macody Lund, Steven Brand, Renata Vaca
Release date: September 29
Surprised by Oxford (NR)
Brilliant but emotionally guarded Caro Drake arrives in Oxford with the singular goal of attaining her PhD – but through a turbulent friendship with a charming young man, Caro begins to open herself up to mystery, vulnerability, and love.
Directed by Ryan Whitaker
Starring: Rose Reid, Nicholas Aaron, Simon Callow, Mark Williams, Ed Stoppard
Release date: September 27
Warrior Strong
It follows Bilal Irving, who is asked to be the assistant coach of his former high school team. Bilal learns that true coaching involves far more than simply teaching the game.
Directed by Shane Belcourt
Starring: Stephen Kalyn, Julian Young, Raoul Bhaneja, Rosa Blasi, Macaulee Cassaday
Release date: September 29
