Disney launches a vibrant and varied lineup with the return of a dark twist on a beloved character. The second Moana adventure leads a slate that also features the chilling comeback of Winnie the Pooh in a blood soaked forest and the provocative drama Ask Me for What You Want.
‘Moana 2’, the Return of the Hawaiian Navigator
The young navigator Moana sets out on a fresh voyage with the demigod Maui and her loyal pig Pua. A hidden reference to a lost island appears in an ancient jar, and the inhabitants are cursed with total isolation. The key to breaking the curse lies in someone stepping ashore on that island, a challenge Moana is determined to meet.
The sequel brings back the voices of Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Temuera Morrison, and Nicole Scherzinger in the original language, joined by Hualalai Chung, Rose Matafeo, and David Fane in supporting roles.
‘Winnie the Pooh: The Bloodied Forest’, new chapter for the sadist bear
The second installment in the reimagining of the famous bear arrives after Winnie the Pooh Honey and Blood, a 2023 reinterpretation. Since the character entered the public domain in 2022, the Pooh story has taken a darker, more violent turn on screen.
Rhys Frake-Waterfield returns to direct the sequel, expanding the bear’s menace alongside Piglet, Owl, and Tigger as they extend their attacks to the nearby Ashdown village, home to Christopher Robin. The cast features Scott Chambers as Christopher Robin, Tallulah Evans as Lexy, and Ryan Oliva as Winnie the Pooh, in a new sleepless chapter for fans of slasher cinema.
‘Ask Me for What You Want’, Eroticism and Power Dynamics
Eric Zimmerman, a young entrepreneur, travels to Madrid to oversee his division in Spain following his father’s death. There he encounters Judith, a young employee who becomes the center of his fixation. Intense sexual tension drives Judith into a volatile relationship with her boss, and the dynamic grows increasingly obsessive as encounters become more unusual and increasingly risky.
Directed by Lucía Alemany and adapted from the Megan Maxwell novel of the same name, the screenplay is also credited to the author herself. Gabriela Andrada portrays Judith while Mario Ermito plays the alluring young executive.
‘Unraveling Lucia’, a double disappearance with a likely homicide
Hugo Silva, Susana Abaitua, and Julián Villagrán anchor this thriller directed by Alberto Utrera. Lucia ends up detained after driving her boyfriend’s car at high speed, bloodied and with amnesia. The weekend spent with him and a friend remains a mystery, and the whereabouts of both are unknown. Perito judicial Simón steps in to solve the case while slowly forming a bond with Lucia.
‘Bird’, a coming‑of‑age tale set in the margins of the United Kingdom
Bailey, a twelve‑year‑old girl, lives with her brother Hunter and their father Bug in a rundown council house in a rough corner of England. Bug is focused on dealing drugs and money, leaving Bailey to fend for herself. A chance encounter with Bird, a mysterious figure, opens a doorway to a different life and new possibilities.
The director, Andrea Arnold, earned a Cannes recognition for best directing in 2024 for this powerful study of youth and resilience inside a fractured urban landscape.
‘The Propaganda Minister’, rise and fall of Joseph Goebbels
A historical drama tracing the life of the Nazi era propagandist Joseph Goebbels, showing how he shaped the image of Hitler and controlled the media. Robert Stadlober portrays Goebbels, Franziska Weisz plays Magda, and Fritz Karl embodies Adolf Hitler, with the film directed by Joachim Lang.
‘Where Silence Goes’, the disability drama within the working class
Directed by Sandra Romero and showcased at the San Sebastian Festival, Where Silence Goes examines disability within a family facing economic hardship. Antonio turns thirty-two and returns to his Seville hometown during Holy Week after a period apart. His twin brother’s disability unsettles the family, forcing Antonio to decide whether to stay close to his kin or rejoin his own life elsewhere.