In a near-future Florida where gun control has been abolished, the state’s ambitious governor introduces a chilling solution to school shootings: a state-wide, televised fight-to-the-death competition known as "The School Duel." Sammy, a troubled 13-year-old, secretly enlists against his mother’s wishes - seduced by promises of purpose, patriotism, and notoriety. But as the deadly spectacle unfolds, that dream begins to crumble. Starring: Christina Brucato, Kue Lawrence, Osca

1859. When a young Māori woman is summoned from New Zealand to North Yorkshire, she uncovers her horrific colonial heritage and is compelled to confront and destroy the titled Englishman who devastated her family. Director(s): Taratoa Stappard Starring: Ariāna Osborne, Evelyn Towersey, Toby Stephens In cinemas: April 17, 2026 Genre: Horror drama Title: Mārama What: Film/movie Distributor: Watermelon Pictures Where: US Where to watch

Based on the life story of Tourette's Syndrome campaigner John Davidson, MBE. Set within 1980s Britain, the story follows him throughout his troubled teens and early adulthood, and explores this little known and entirely misunderstood condition, along with his attempts to live a ‘normal’ life against the odds. Director(s): Kirk Jones Starring: Maxine Peake, Robert Aramayo, Shirley Henderson In cinemas: March 27, 2026 / April 24, 2026 Where: Finland, US Genre: Biographical dra

What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. Starring: Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Piper Curda In cinema

When a superfan learns that her rock star idol is spiralling into addiction, she makes it her mission to save him, whether he wants her help or not. But when her desperate plan spirals out of control, she kidnaps him in a delusional attempt to “fix” him. What begins as compassion turns into captivity, as she locks him away in the name of love. Starring: Aya Furukawa, Herman Tømmeraas, Kate Hallett Director: Emma Higgins On VOD: February 13, 2026 Genre: Thriller Title: Sweetne

Upon seeing a gorgeous chair in a showroom, Camille (Juliette Lewis) realizes that she truly envies the life of this perfect piece of furniture. When she and the chair swap forms, Camille learns that she is better liked as an inanimate object than she was as a person: her mother (Betty Buckley) finds her to be a better listener, and her best friends (Samantha Mathis and Robin Tunney) enjoy a newfound, friction-free rapport. As the chair, Camille winds up in the hands of Olivi

In the thrilling second season of 'Hijack', a Berlin underground train and its commuters are taken hostage, while authorities scramble to save hundreds of lives. Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) is at the heart of the crisis on board, where one wrong decision could spell disaster. Title: Hijack (season 2) What: TV series Starring: Christine Adams, Idris Elba, Max Beesley Showrunner(s): George Kay Premiere date: January 14, 2026 Platform/network: Apple TV Genre: Thriller Where: Worldw

After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don’t just rise - they hunt. Ava (Daisy Ridley) searches for her missing husband, but what she finds is far more terrifying. Genre: Survival horror Director(s): Zak Hilditch Starring: Brenton Thwaites, Daisy Ridley, Mark Coles Smith In cinemas: January 2, 2026 Where: US Distributor: Vertical Title: We Bury The Dead What: Film/movie Where to watch:

In 1936, as the British Empire tightens its grip on Palestine, Yusuf is caught between his village home and his work in Jerusalem. Amidst an anti-colonial revolt, and Jewish refugees fleeing persecution from Europe, all sides converge in a decisive moment for the entire region. Genre: Historical drama Director(s): Annemarie Jacir Starring: Hiam Abbass, Kamel El Basha, Yasmine Al Massri Distributor: Watermelon Pictures Title: Palestine 36 (فلسطين ٣٦) Where to watch: What: Film

A couple’s romantic vacation at a secluded lakeside estate is upended when they are forced to share the mansion with a mysterious and attractive couple. In this darkly hilarious and seductive horror story, a dream getaway spirals into a nightmarish maze of sex, lies, and manipulation, bringing terrifying secrets to light and triggering a bloody battle for survival. Genre: Horror thriller Director(s): Mercedes Bryce Morgan Starring: Maddie Hasson, Marco Pigossi, Alex Roe In ci