masters of the universe
Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Masters of the Universe

‘Masters of the Universe’ was more fun than we expected. But the problems grow in tandem with those positives.

Comedy, Horror, Satire
Scary Movie (2026)

Lewd and crude, the only thing scary about this ‘Scary Movie’ reboot is its juvenile obsession with sex, drugs, violence …

Animation, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act

The threat of abstracting is real in ‘The Amazing Digital Circus.’ Parents will note that some of the content here …

Comedy, Drama, Music
Power Ballad

Paul Rudd plays a wedding band singer longing for better days. But though ‘Power Ballad’ strums a few nice chords, …

the breadwinner
Comedy
The Breadwinner

While it may not be a newfound comedy classic, families will find a lot to like in Nate Bargatze’s ‘The …

backrooms
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Backrooms

Everything that makes ‘Backrooms’ terrifying could come in a PG-13 package. Alas, it doesn’t.

tuner
Crime, Drama, Music, Romance, Thriller
Tuner

In ‘Tuner,’ a guy with supersensitive hearing uses his unique skillset to crack safes. Too bad the film’s foul language …

pressure
Biography/History, Drama, War
Pressure

‘Pressure’ takes us into a little-known wrinkle in perhaps history’s most documented war, and it does so with fewer content …

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ feels like an old Ray Harryhausen creature feature. ‘Course, all those beasties come with teeth, and …

i love boosters
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Satire, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
I Love Boosters

‘I Love Boosters’ doesn’t lack creativity. But this crime/comedy/fantasy surrealist satire falls short in decency and coherence.

Horror
Passenger

‘Passenger’ feels like a series of online horror shorts all tied together with a gossamer narrative thread.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

‘The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’ is an adult tale that only those familiar with the depths of Gundam lore will …

Horror, Thriller
Obsession

Up-and-coming writer and director Curry Barker knows his craft, but in ‘Obsession,’ he uses his talents to tell a messed-up …

Comedy, Mystery/Suspense
The Sheep Detectives

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is funny and sweet, slapstick and tender, and a whole lot better than spending your evening scrolling …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Labyrinth (2026)

‘Labyrinth’ can feel like one, narratively speaking. But it ultimately leads to some good points. And it may help us …