2026 is about to land, and it arrives as a packed year with new films from big-time directors with names like Spielberg, Nolan, and Villeneuve. It also brings significant anniversaries belonging to ROCKY (50 years), THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (25 years), and Pixar’s CARS (20 years).
But before we get to all that, we need to get through Movie Siberia; the first two months of the year where low-expectation films are dumped to die. Here is what’s falling on the big screen for January:
THE PLAGUE – In this psychological thriller, a young boy is pulled into a cruel tradition at camp. Joel Edgerton stars.
WE BURY THE DEAD – Daisy Ridley (THE FORCE AWAKENS), stars in this horror flick where she searches for her husband in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse.
IS THIS THING ON? – Bradley Cooper directs and stars this comedy-drama about a couple that splits and enters the world of stand-up comedy. Laura Dern and Will Arnett co-star.
28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE – The fourth installment of the 28 DAYS LATER post-apocalyptic horror series, serving as a direct prequel to 28 YEARS LATER from last year. Ralph Fiennes stars, and it is directed by Nia DaCosta (THE MARVELS).
HAMNET – Oscar winning director Chloe Zhao (NOMADLAND), helms this historical drama centered around the marriage of William Shakespeare. It stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal (GLADIATOR II).
H IS FOR HAWK – Claire Foy stars in this drama about a woman caring for a pet hawk after the death of her father.
MERCY – In this unique blend of sci-fi and legal thriller, a detective stands on trial for murder, and must convince an A.I. judge of his innocence. The cast includes Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, and Annabelle Wallis.
SEND HELP – Sam Raimi (EVIL DEAD, SPIDER-MAN), helms this survival thriller where a worker and her boss become stranded on a desert island. Rachel MacAdams and Dylan O’Brien star.
SHELTER – Jason Statham plays a former assassin forced to kill his old employers.
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Next month, Reel Speak previews the month of February.
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