Thirteen years back, James Cameron shifted the film landscape with his daring venture Avatar. It roared past 3 billion at the global box office, a record that still stands. The sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, is poised to make a splash this weekend, promising a momentum that could pull audiences into theaters once more.
New premieres roll out this Friday across streaming platforms as well. Magi: The Truth and Private Classes, a Turkish romance, land on Prime Video and Netflix, while Christmas with the Campbells marks AMC+’s first original today.
Avatar: The Way of Water — Defend the Na’vi Oceans
More than a decade after the original, Avatar: The Way of Water revisits the familiar world and characters. The Sullys, led by Jake and Neytiri, return as a mature couple raising five teenagers. Their shared mission remains the survival of Pandora, their floating home linked to the seas and skies of their world.
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Aftersun — Memories of a Summer and a Father Seen from Afar
Written and directed by English filmmaker Charlotte Wells, Aftersun follows Sophie decades after a summer vacation with her father when she was eleven. The film unpacks how memory blurs fact and feeling, stitching together what was said and unsaid. It asks what it means to know a parent and what remains when stories are told through time.
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El sostre groc (Yellow Roof) — Harassment in the Theatre
Isabel Coixet directs the documentary El sostre grec, focusing on a nine-member theatre group whose members spoke out about sexual harassment by two instructors across two decades in Lleida. The film examines power, vulnerability, and accountability within artistic spaces.
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The World Seen Through a Donkey’s Eyes in Eo
Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski, winner of the Cannes Jury Prize, presents Eo, the story of a gray donkey whose simple observations reveal a world full of human kindness and cruelty. The film follows Eo as it encounters joy and sorrow, offering an intimate look at life through a nonhuman perspective.
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Little Nicolás — A Boy Between Friends and Creators
Two creators, Sempé and Goscinny, bring to life Little Nicolás, a playful boy who sketches his world on a vast blank page. Nicolás chats with his makers about how they met, their careers, childhoods, and passions, turning a comic strip into a gentle meditation on creativity and friendship.
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The Saint of the Impossible — A Mystery in New York
Marc Wilkins crafts a thriller about a mother piecing together a puzzle that includes a murder, a police raid, and a mysterious photograph. As she searches for truth, questions arise about a hidden past, teenage witnesses, and the hope of finding closure amid danger.
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Wise Men: Truth — A Modern Reimagining of the Epiphany
Víctor García León co-writes and directs a mockumentary that follows the real-life figures who inspired the Magi. With cameos from notable personalities, the project playfully revisits holiday mythology while exploring fame and memory. The film premieres on streaming, inviting audiences to rethink tradition through a contemporary lens.
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Private Lessons — Turkish Romance with a Wide Audience
The Turkish romance Private Lessons stars Bensu Soral and Halit Özgür, delivering a crowd-pleasing blend of humor and heart as it streams this Friday. The film leans into charm and chemistry, offering a light, romantic experience with broad appeal for global viewers.
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AMC+’s First Original Today — Christmas with the Campbells
AMC+ brings a fresh twist to the holiday film formula. Starring Vince Vaughn and Brittany Snow, the story follows a festive break that turns chaotic after a breakup, blending warmth and wit just before the season’s peak. It’s a spirits-and-snow home run for streaming simultaneity.
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