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Considering what other movie enthusiasts are currently watching to build your new watchlist this week? There’s a wide range of options available. Both local and global films are being released with significant discussions surrounding them. Whether you enjoy horror, comedy, action, or something more contemplative, this article has something for everyone. ALSO READ: Over 10 films to be shown as the European Film Festival makes a return. Caught Stealing The 2025 American black comedy crime thriller film, directed by Darren Aronofsky, features Austin Butler as a former star baseball player turned bartender who accidentally gets involved with New York City’s criminal underworld while pet-sitting for his neighbor. The film is based on a screenplay by Charlie Huston, who adapted their 2004 novel. The film’s soundtrack was composed by Rob Simonsen and performed by the British post-punk band Idles. Playdate The 2025 American buddy action comedy, directed by Luke Greenfield, follows Brian (James), an unemployed accountant and father who sets up a playdate with a stay-at-home dad, only to find themselves targeted by mercenaries along with their children (when Jeff reveals he and his “son” are on the run from both the military and authorities). The film stars Kevin James and Alan Ritchson alongside Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, Benjamin Pajak, Banks Pierce, Hiro Kanagawa, Stephen Root, and Isla Fisher. Frankenstein Based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, the 2025 American Gothic science fiction film traces the life of Frankenstein, an arrogant scientist whose attempt to create new life leads to disastrous outcomes. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, with Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz in supporting roles. Baaghi 4 The latest entry in the high-energy action franchise, Baaghi 4 delivers heart-pounding fight scenes, daring stunts, and emotional depth. The film includes Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Harnaaz Sandhu, who is making her Hindi film debut, and Sonam Bajwa. As the fourth film in the Baaghi series, it serves as an unofficial remake of the 2013 Tamil film Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu. The story centers around a man who wakes up from a coma and embarks on a desperate search for his missing girlfriend—whose existence is questioned by those around him. Play Dirty Play Dirty, an intense action thriller directed by Shane Black, revitalizes the classic heist genre with a wild adventure inspired by the unforgettable novels of Richard Stark. Starring Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg as the charming protagonist, the 2025 film also features LaKeith Stanfield as Grofield, another recurring character from Stark’s works. ALSO READ: Ndabaga The Musical: Star-studded theatre honors Rwanda’s heritage and womanhood. I Only Rest in the Storm I Only Rest in the Storm is a 2025 Portuguese-language drama film, produced, co-written, and directed by Pedro Pinho. Starring Sérgio Coragem, Cleo Diára, and Jonathan Guilherme, the film follows a Portuguese environmental engineer who takes a job in West Africa and navigates a complex relationship with two locals. One Battle After Another The American action thriller follows Bob, a former revolutionary living off-grid in a state of paranoia with his independent daughter, Willa. When his old enemy returns and Willa disappears, he is drawn back into a violent world he believed he had left behind. As father and daughter face the consequences of their past, they become entangled in a dangerous pursuit led by a corrupt military officer. The film features an impressive cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti.

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