New movies are still trickling off the production line as we head into the final weekend of January 2026. Indeed, five new films have made their theatrical debuts in various nations, with Sam Raimi's new blood-soaked psychological thriller Send Help spearheading this week's new releases. Well, in the US, anyway.
There'll be plenty more new movies coming to a cinema near you in the weeks and months ahead, too. Want to know what's coming between now and the end of March? Read on to find out more.
New movies: January
Send Help
Release date: out now (US and Australia); February 6 (UK)
Sam Raimi occupies the director's chair once more with Send Help, a dark comedy horror-thriller that, based on its universally positive Rotten Tomatoes (RT) scores, has earned rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
The 20th Century Studios film sees Rachel McAdams play Linda, who finds herself marooned on a remote island with her misogynistic boss (Dylan O'Brien) when the latter's private jet crash lands in stormy weather. Cue a battle of wills between the work-place enemies as they attempt to help the other survive and, ultimately, try to be rescued.
Blue Moon
Release date: out now (worldwide)
An Ethan Hawke-starring flick that's gone down well with fans (76% on RT) and critics (91%) alike and earned its fair share of award nominations, including a Best Actor Oscar nod for its leading man, Blue Moon sees the aforementioned A-lister play legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart.
On the eve of the opening night of the ground-breaking hit musical 'Oklahoma!', which his former collaborator Richard Rodgers created, Hart is forced to face his shattered self-confidence and reflect on his own career in Sardi's bar. Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott also star.
Primate
Release date: out now (worldwide)
2026 didn't make us wait long for its first horror movie. This Lionsgate-funded endeavor, which stars Johnny Sequoyah and Jessica Alexander among others, is Cujo in all but name. Sure, it features a chimpanzee, rather than a dog, that *ahem* goes ape after being bitten by a rabid animal, but it doesn't seem to do anything unusual throughout its 90-minute runtime.
Surprisingly, though, Primate currently holds 79% critical and 71% audience scores on RT, so maybe I'm being too harsh on it...
Is This Thing On?
Release date: out now (US and UK); February 5 (Australia)
The latest feature directed by Bradley Cooper, Is This Thing On? is a comedy-drama stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern as Alex and Tess. Reaching an amicable end of their lengthy marriage, Alex finds solace and company in the New York comedy scene, while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made to wed her former beau.
Critics and fans are in full agreement over Is This Thing On?, with its 87% and 83% RT ratings bearing testament to its entertaining and heartfelt tale.
The Moment
Release date: out now (US); February 20 (UK); March 5 (Australia)
Brat summer is out and satirical winter is in. From acclaimed indie studio A24, The Moment stars pop sensation Charlie XCX, who portrays a fictional version of herself as she prepares for her arena tour debut, and navigates the pressures of fame and an industry that's very much set in its ways.
The Moment won't appeal to everyone – that much is clear so far by its mixed 59% RT critical score – but I'll be shocked if Charlie XCX fans don't turn this one into one of the biggest surprises of 2026.
New movies: February
The Strangers – Chapter 3
Release date: February 5 (Australia); February 6 (US and UK)
The final installment of this middling mystery-thriller film series, The Strangers – Chapter 3 will conclude Maya's multi-movie battle to defeat those pesky masked killers once and for all.
There's bound to be another sting or two in the tail for this franchise's protagonist before its final credits roll. Considering it hasn't always provided value for money, though, The Strangers' final outing might be another mixed bag for viewers.
Crime 101
Release date: February 12 (Australia); February 13 (US and UK)
Marvel actors Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry join forces for Crime 101, a forthcoming Amazon MGM Studios/Sony Pictures venture that both studios will hope to be one of early 2026's hit new movies.
In this movie adaptation of Don Winslow's novella namesake, Hemsworth plays a jewel thief named Mike, who teams up with Berry's disillusioned insurance broker Sharon to pull off the heist of a lifetime. Hot on the pair's heels is police detective Lou Lubesnick, who draws ever nearer to tracking down Mike and putting a stop to his unlawful activities. Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte round out its starry supporting cast.
Wuthering Heights
Release date: February 12 (Australia); February 13 (US and UK)
Looking for something a little more romantic for this year's Valentine's Day weekend? Let Emerald Fennell's reimagining of Emily Bronte's classic story Wuthering Heights appeal to your senses and sensibilities.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi play Cathy and Hetahcliff, whose forbidden passion for one another leads to – as the above trailer teases – all manner of steamy moments and lust-filled imagery. Will it take its place among the very best adaptations of Bronte's legendary literary tale? We'll find out in mid-February.
Goat
Release date: February 13 (US and UK); March 12 (Australia)
The second of two new movies coming to most nations from Sony Pictures in the second month of 2026, Goat is the studio's next animated feature that'll highlight its eye-popping, imaginative visuals.
Stranger Things alum Caleb McLaughlin voices Will, a small teenage, anthropomorphic goat with big dreams on becoming a world-famous roarball player. When he lands a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fulfil said dream, Will, well, will have to prove size doesn't matter when compared to dedication for your craft and a love of the game. A quintessential sporting underdog story that families will likely lap up.
How to Make a Killing
Release date: February 20 (US); February 26 (Australia); March 13 (UK)
Glen Powell will hope this A24 black comedy-thriller will give him the A-list boost he needs after last year's The Running Man remake underwhelmed at the box office.
How to Make a Killing follows Becket Redfellow (Powell), a blue-collar worker who was disowned by his incredibly wealthy family from birth. When the opportunity presents itself for Redfellow to acquire the inheritance he believes he deserves, he'll stop at nothing to get it – no matter how many family members stand in his way. Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Zach Woods, Topher Grace, and Ed Harris are among its supporting cast.
The Testament of Ann Lee
Release date: out now (US): February 20 (UK); February 26 (Australia)
Searchlight Pictures' biographical musical drama has earned more praise from critics (88% on RT) and regular theater goers (83%) in the US, but its eventual arrival on British and Australian shores will ultimately determine how successful it is.
Nonetheless, the Amanda Seyfried-led movie is worth catching if you're a fan of films inspired by true events. Indeed, Seyfried stars as the founder of a sect known as The Shakers, which preached gender and social equality in a time period where such notions were unheard of. That story synopsis may sound dry, but The Testament of Ann Lee is anything but.
The Secret Agent
Release date: out now (US and Australia); February 20 (UK)
Recognized as a terrific thriller with some notable 2026 awards already under its belt, The Secret Agent is another Neon-produced film whose popularity is only likely to increase as this year's Academy Awards ceremony approaches.
Wagner Moura stars as Armando Solimões, a former professor caught up amid the movie's fictionalized retelling of the real-life Brazilian military dictatorship of the 1970s. However, as he travels to the city where his son is based, Armando soon learns he can't escape his violent past. A flick that, with a near-perfect RT critical score, is not to be missed.
Scream 7
Release date: February 26 (Australia); February 27 (US and UK)
Horror nostalgia is very much in vogue right now, and the continual success of the re-energized Scream movie franchise is proof of that.
The seventh (!) installment in the slasher film series, this year's entry reunites us with Neve Campbell's Sidney, who's forced to keep her daughter safe from yet another Ghostface killer. Another franchise veteran in Courtney Cox, plus recent starlets in Mason Gooding and Jasmin Savoy Brown, are also part of its extensive cast. However, recent franchise fronters Jenna Ortega and Melissa Berrera aren't back for more, which will disappoint fans of the two most recent Scream films.
New movies: March
Hoppers
Release date: March 6 (worldwide)
The next Pixar film that'll attempt to not be a box office disappointment, Hoppers introduces us to Mabel, an animal love whose consciousness is transferred into a lifelike robotic beaver when she uses an experiment piece of tech. Now able to communicate with the fauna surrounding her home town, Mabel sets out to uncover the animal kingdom's many secrets – and do a spot of environmental awareness along the way.
Will Hoppers prove that Pixar finally has its mojo back before Toy Story 5 inevitably becomes a blockbuster hit later this year? You'll be the judge of that.
The Bride!
Release date: March 6 (worldwide)
The second film inspired by the 'Frankenstein' novels to arrive in the space of four months, The Bride! will showcase Jessie Buckley's undeniable talents once more in this gothic sci-fi romance flick.
Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Bride! sees Buckley play the eponymous character, a recently-deceased woman who's brought back to life by Doctor Euphronious (Anette Bening) at the behest of Frankenstein's Monster (Christian Bale), so he finally has a companion to call his own. Inevitably, sparks fly as they pair embark on a misadventure filled with, per Warner Bros. Pictures, "Murder! Possession! A wild and radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance!"
Reminders of Him
Release date: March 13 (worldwide)
The latest Colleen Hoover book to be brought to the silver screen, Reminders of Him stars Maika Monroe as Kenna, who returns to her home town after a seven-year stint in jail to make up for lost time with the daughter she's never known. There, she struggles to get access to her offspring, but finds solace in former NFL player and local bar owner Ledger (Tyriq Withers), which sets this dramady's story in motion.
Hoover's other book-to-film adaptations have received mixed reviews upon release and had varying levels of success from money-spinning perspectives, too, so it's unclear how well this one will perform.
The Breadwinner
Release date: March 13 (US and UK); TBC (Australia)
Comedian Nate Bargatze will make his feature film debut in this slapstick Sony Pictures flick that follows family man Nate Wilcox. When his wife Katie (Mandy Moore) gets the opportunity to appear on Shark Tank and present a business opportunity to its potential investors, Nate's partner embarks on a prolonged trip, leaving him to be a stay-at-home dad. So ensues a whole host of mishaps and misadventures.
The Breadwinner won't appeal to everyone, but its first trailer has been viewed over 38 million times, so I wouldn't be amazed if it's one of March 2026's unexpected hits.
Project Hail Mary
Release date: March 20 (worldwide)
One of this year's most anticipated new movies, Project Hail Mary promises to deliver sci-fi spectacle alongside an intimate and dramatic tale of survival against the odds.
Based on David Weir's bestselling 2021 book namesake, it stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, an ordinary science teacher. Hand-picked by NASA and the European Space Agency to embark on a potentially galaxy-saving mission, Grace travels to the far reaches of the solar system to work out why the sun is dying. Ryland soon learns, though, that our sun isn't the only one being affected by an unusual substance – and, as Project Hail Mary's official trailer revealed (read: spoiled ahead of time) works together with an alien he names Rocky to get to the bottom of this mystery.
They Will Kill You
Release date: March 27 (worldwide)
Zazie Beetz will lead an all-star cast in this action-black comedy horror that looks like it'll be a wild ride from start to finish.
They Will Kill You sees Beetz play an unnamed woman who responds to a 'help wanted' ad to be the new housekeeper of an enigmatic New York high-rise called The Virgil. It doesn't take long, however, for Beetz's protagonist to learn that it's home to a demonic cult. Cue our titular character having to fight her way out of The Virgil or become the cult's next sacrificial offering. Myha’La, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette also star.
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