Dwayne Johnson, one of Hollywood’s top grossing actors, enters the world of superheroes in Black Adam. This film breaks new ground by exploring a hero who operates in a gray area between good and evil and debuted as a villain back in 1945 in a famous comic book factory.
Directed by Spanish filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra, the story is set in the Middle East. It follows a protagonist who has spent millennia in prison and now must adapt to a changing world while facing the Justice Society of America, which is determined to stop him.
Dwayne Johnson and the anti hero persona
In this DC universe entry, the character challenges traditional lines between right and wrong, offering audiences a morally ambiguous anti hero whose actions spark debate about power and responsibility.
Bardem makes a splash in a children’s film
Javier Bardem appears as Héctor P. Valenti, a flamboyant magician in a family friendly musical comedy titled Lilo, my friend the crocodile. The film blends animation with live action and features songs and dance numbers designed to delight younger viewers.
Adapted from the Bernard Waber book series and helmed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, the story follows the Primm family as they relocate to New York. The younger son Josh struggles to fit in until he discovers that Lilo, a singing crocodile, hides in the attic and brings magical moments to the household.
A lighthearted detective comedy with Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan stars in Look How They Run, a comedy that centers on a duo investigating a string of murders amid a bustling Hollywood production. Set in 1950s London, the film fuses mystery with humor, inviting audiences to unravel the case alongside the characters.
Tom George directs with a cast that also includes Adrien Brody and Ruth Wilson, delivering a playful yet suspenseful cinematic experience.
Isaki Lacuesta reflects on the Bataclan aftermath
Catalan director Isaki Lacuesta, known for Legend of Time and Between Two Waters, revisits the 2015 Bataclan attack to study its impact through the eyes of survivors. One year, one night adapts from Ramón González’s book The Metal of Peace, Love and Death and features Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Noémi Merlant in a Berlin competition entry.
Ethan Hawke, Ewan McGregor and Maribel Verdú in Raymond and Ray
Maribel Verdú makes a notable Hollywood debut alongside Ethan Hawke and Ewan McGregor in Raymond and Ray, a drama directed by Rodrigo García and produced by Alfonso Cuarón. The film, released directly on Apple TV+, follows two half siblings who reconnect after their father’s funeral, choosing to redefine their lives apart from the shadow of their father’s unspoken expectations.
Skin of the Battalion heads to the big screen
The adaptation of a novel follows a Vatican agent and a priest sent to Seville to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. Artur Pérez Reverte brings this venetian inspired thriller to the big screen under the direction of Sergio Dow. The English-language production features an international ensemble, with actors including Richard Armitage, Amaia Salamanca, Rodolfo Sancho, and Alicia Borrachero, broadening the scope of Reverte’s cinematic universe which also includes Alatriste and other adaptations.
Unicorn Wars offers an anti-war origin story
Galician director and animator Alberto Vázquez presents a bold animated tale that blends elements reminiscent of Apocalypse Now, Bambi, and biblical imagery. Unicorn Wars chronicles a historic clash between bear troops and unicorns, using animation to explore the roots of evil while delivering a provocative anti-war message. The film premiered at Annecy, Europe’s premier animation festival.
Adele Exarchopoulos shines in The Five Demons
French screenwriter and director Léa Mysius expands into fantasy with Five Devils. The story follows Vicky, a young girl with the extraordinary ability to sense and collect scents, which she stores in jars to travel through memories. The film features Adèle Exarchopoulos, widely recognized for her acclaimed performance in La Vie d Adèle, in a central role that anchors the emotional core of the narrative.
The Color of the Sky, a romantic drama with Marta Etura
Starring Marta Etura and Francesc Garrido, El color del cielo marks Joan-Marc Zapata’s feature debut in a romantic drama that premiered in the Made in Spain section at the San Sebastian Festival. The plot follows Olivia, a Hollywood star, and Tristán, a philosophical thinker who unexpectedly reunites years later in a Swiss hotel, prompting a meditation on memory and desire.
Sin Chan’s New Adventures at Tenkasu Academy
The latest Shin Chan installment centers on the mischievous boy navigating a mystery at Tenkasu Academy. The film invites fans of the beloved anime to join in a playful and clever pursuit that blends humor with puzzle solving.