Here are some reviews of films coming out at the theater this week as well as others that may be in theaters or newly on home video.
Opening: Dec. 5, 2025
Wide (United States)
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
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Expanding (United States)
Hamnet
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Limited (United States)
La Grazia
Laura Clifford @ Reeling Reviews
- Excerpt: There is a reason Sorrentino keeps casting Servillo, who makes this man known for his middle ground politics far more complex than we expect, his exterior calm containing a churning interior…a portrait of a beloved politician leaving office with grace.
2025 Films in Theaters Now in Select Areas
After the Hunt
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Anemone
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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
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Bugonia
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Caught Stealing
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Die My Love
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Eddington
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Frankenstein
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It Was Just an Accident
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Kiss of the Spider Woman
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The Long Walk
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The Mastermind
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Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
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One Battle After Another
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Predator: Badlands
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Rental Family
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The Smashing Machine
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The Wedding Banquet
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Wicked: For Good
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Zootopia 2
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Belén
Bavner Donaldo @ Cinejour [Indonesian]
- Excerpt: “Belen” is a strong and moving Argentine social drama about the struggle for justice for a woman accused of abortion, with stunning acting performances and Dolores Fonzi’s sensitive direction that raises the issue of women’s rights
The Carpenter’s Son
Gregory J. Smalley @ 366 Weird Movies
- Excerpt: Christians wary of a blasphemous ‘Jesus horror film’ need not fear this mediocrity; worshipers at the altar of cinema, on the other hand, may call it sacrilege. Frankly, I’d rather get a splinterthan watch ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ again.
Eternity
Matt Oakes @ Silver Screen Riot
- Excerpt: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner aren’t the problem but ‘Eternity’ is standard-issue love triangle fare, just dressed up to look like something more.
The Family Plan 2
Sebastian Zavala @ Loud and Clear Reviews [Spanish]
- Excerpt: What could have been a rather old-fashioned family adventure, like the kind we used to get back in the days of made-for-TV and direct-to-DVD movies, ends up being a dull, humourless and shoddily shot affair.
Hedda
Bavner Donaldo @ Cinejour [Indonesian]
- Excerpt: Hedda is an elegant period drama adaptation with stunning cinematography from Sean Bobbitt and Tessa Thompson’s strong performance exploring manipulation, jealousy, and emptiness behind 19th century luxury life
Invader
C.H. Newell @ Father Son Holy Gore
- Excerpt: Invader‘s a disturbing snapshot of violence that contains commentary deeply relevant to where America is politically right now.
Killing Faith
Nuno Reis @ Antestreia [Portuguese]
- Excerpt: Heróis com falhas e vilões implacáveis funcionam sempre. Tem uma boa produção e entretem, mas, no final, não faz nada de memorável.
Lesbian Space Princess
Nuno Reis @ Antestreia [Portuguese]
- Excerpt: É um filme que ficará datado quando um futuro que tarda a chegar for a norma. Até lá, pelo menos vamos rindo.
Marty Supreme
- Excerpt: Marty Supreme is a lot of fun, with many great supporting performances as stellar as its lead.
Oh. What. Fun.
- Excerpt: https://www.avclub.com/oh-what-fun-review
Orwell: 2+2 = 5
Nuno Reis @ Antestreia [Portuguese]
- Excerpt: Grande edição, excelente escolha de narração (Damian Lewis) e uma vida deveras singular, de quem começou por ser parte da opressão, até perceber que tinha de fazer algo por um sistema mais justo à escala mundial.
Preparation for the Next Life
Bavner Donaldo @ Cinejour [Indonesian]
- Excerpt: Preparation for the Next Life is a slow and disappointing immigrant drama, failing to utilize a promising multi-minority premise with characters difficult to empathize with and a narrative that feels unfocused
Shelby Oaks
Sebastian Zavala @ Cinencuentro.com [Spanish]
- Excerpt: While it may be predictable, what Stuckmann delivers is well done, frequently tense and terrifying, and most importantly, it feels personal. He may still have room for improvement, but that’s why I’m eager to see his next film.
Sirât
Sebastian Zavala @ Cinencuentro.com [Spanish]
- Excerpt: A journey through earthly hell, represented by the Moroccan desert. Arid, hot, and devoid of people—except for a few ravers—it is the perfect place to put our main characters through the wringer.
Sundays
Diego Salgado @ Sofilm [Spanish]
The Threesome
Sebastian Zavala @ MeGustaElCine.com [Spanish]
- Excerpt: The best romantic comedy I’ve seen in a long time. By tackling topics that were taboo until recently through a funny yet self-aware narrative, the film manages to captivate, entertain, and evoke emotional reactions in the viewer.
Los Tigres
Diego Salgado @ Sofilm [Spanish]
Train Dreams
Jeff Schaefer @ The Marquee Topic
- Excerpt: Clint Bentley gets back in the director’s seat for Train Dreams with Greg Kwedar on the page. Joel Edgerton leads as Robert Grainier, a man forgotten by time in a country that is rapidly changing in the earth 20th century.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Alex Bentley @ CultureMap Dallas
- Excerpt: Wake Up Dead Man is the least entertaining Knives Out film so far, but that’s not to say that it’s uninteresting. Johnson explores topics that result in more talking than action, but those conversations – especially between Blanc and Father Jud – are consistently engaging and revelatory about the characters and the crime they are investigating.
Wildcat
Sebastian Zavala @ Loud and Clear Reviews [Spanish]
- Excerpt: James Nunn’s Wildcat is a surprisingly well-made action thriller that rises slightly above Kate Beckinsale’s recent fare.
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