Movie News: In Theaters This Week – May 15, 2026

Tori Ann

May 14, 2026

Even though this weekend doesn’t have any big-name films premiering, there is still a good chance something may catch your interest. This week’s new releases include a new Guy Ritchie film about a team of covert operatives sent on an impossible heist to take back a billion-dollar fortune stolen by a ruthless despot, a film about a group of friends that have fun pranking online scammers but decide to get a bigger thrill by stealing a billionaire’s, a film about a group of teens who steal their school’s driver’s ed car and go on a road trip to help a senior track down and win back his college-freshman girlfriend, and much more!

Driver’s Ed (R)

A group of teens who steal their school’s driver’s ed car to go on a road trip to help a high school senior track down his college-freshman girlfriend and win her back.

Directed by Bobby Farrelly

Starring: Sam Nivola, Sophie Telegadis, Mohana Krishnan, Aidan Laprete, Kumail Nanjiani

Release date: May 15

In the Grey (R)

A covert team of elite operatives are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they’re sent to take it back-an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival.

Directed by Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Rosamund Pike, Jason Wong

Release date: May 15

Is God Is (R)

Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge; confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths.

Directed by Aleshea Harris

Starring: Xavier Nealy-Davis, Sterling K. Brown, Vivica A. Fox, Mykelti Williamson, Janelle Monáe

Release date: May 15

Life Hack

Kyle and his friends hack for fun, pranking online scammers. Seeking a bigger thrill, they target billionaire Don Heard through his daughter Lindsey’s social media, stealing his cryptocurrency.

Directed by Ronan Corrigan

Starring: Georgie Farmer, Yasmin Finney, Roman Hayeck-Green, James Scholz, Jessica Reynolds

Release date: May 15

Magic Hour

Erin and Charlie escape to the desert to navigate an unexpected and challenging new phase of their relationship.

Directed by Kaite Aselton

Starring: Katie Aselton, Daveed Diggs, Brad Garrett, Susan Sullivan, Leonora Pitts

Release date: May 15

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

Hathaway Noa’s fight against the Earth Federation continues, culminating in a terrorist attack on Adelaide’s government conference. Gigi Andalucia remains crucial, her influence embodying the “witch” figure.

Directed by Shûkô Murase

Starring: Jun’ichi Suwabe, Kenshô Ono, Reina Ueda, Soma Saito

Release date: May 15

Obsession (R)

After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

Directed by Curry Barker

Starring: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy Richter

Release date: May 15

What new movies are you interested in seeing in theaters this weekend?

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