This week brings a slate of new theatrical releases, including Creed III, the third chapter in a saga spun from Rocky and centered on family dynamics. The lineup also features The Son, a sharp courtroom drama Saint Omer: the People v. Laurence Coly, and a Pirandello-inspired film starring Italian actor Toni Servillo. Each title adds a distinct voice to the screens, offering drama, pathos, and moments of triumph across genres.
“Faith III”
Michael B. Jordan returns to the ring in the third installment of this Rocky spin-off. Sylvester Stallone does not participate in this chapter, and unlike previous entries, he does not direct. Adonis Creed continues to carve out a foothold in the boxing world, while reconnecting with his childhood friend Damian, played by Jonathan Majors. Damian has just emerged from a lengthy prison sentence and seeks a fresh start inside the ropes, testing Creed’s loyalties and ambitions along the way. The film dives into themes of legacy, responsibility, and the complex bonds that shape a fighter’s path, delivering high-stakes match rhythm and character-driven tension that fans expect from the franchise.
‘Son’
Following The Father, which earned Anthony Hopkins an Oscar, Florian Zeller continues his intimate family saga with The Son. The film stars Hugh Jackman alongside Laura Dern, exploring the pressures of parenting during a turbulent adolescence. A father’s everyday life collides with the arrival of his estranged, troubled teenage son, pushing the family toward dangerous and emotionally charged scenarios. The storytelling weaves together grief, responsibility, and resilience, anchoring a narrative that resonates long after the credits roll.
“To Leslie”
Directed by Michael Morris, this drama drew early attention after a quiet start, aided by a groundswell of support from Hollywood stars that helped propel Andrea Riseborough to an Oscar nomination. Based on true events, it follows a West Texas single mother who experiences a drastic turn after a lottery win, highlighting the fragility of fortune and the stubborn pull of hope. The film treats hardship with candor while portraying a community’s capacity to rally around someone in crisis.
‘Holy Omar’
Saint Omer: the People v. Laurence Coly revisits a case that shocked France in 2016, with a forensic edge that anchors the drama. The film represents France at the Oscars and earned accolades such as the Grand Jury Prize at Venice and best film honors at Seville, among others. Directed by Alice Diop, the project centers on a young woman accused of abandoning her 15-month-old on a northern French beach during low tide, inviting audiences to probe justice, guilt, and the weight of public judgment.
Inspiration. ‘The Great Pirandello’
Italian star Toni Servillo steps into the shoes of Luigi Pirandello in The Great Pirandello, a historical comedy about the great playwright’s life and his evolving relationship with two grave-diggers who moonlight as amateur actors. This project marks Servillo’s third collaboration with director Roberto Andó, following Long Live Freedom and Confessions. Set against early 20th-century shifts in theater, the film blends wit, satire, and theatrical invention as it traces Pirandello’s enduring impact on the art form.
“Detective Knight: Last Mission”
The final chapter in Bruce Willis’s Detective Knight trilogy follows the legendary lawman as he confronts a perilous Independence Day countdown. In a move consistent with the arc, Willis’ character races against time to thwart a dangerous plot after an ambulance is hijacked by a criminal masquerading as a police officer. The film leans into pulse-pounding action, clever twists, and the signature detective grit that has defined the series.
‘Horses die at dawn’
From Navarre comes a reflective documentary that revisits the García Bartolomé brothers’ lives. The director and her sibling unpack a house in Barcelona filled with scattered relics from former tenants, including artifacts tied to a cartoonist and an opera singer. The film traces the siblings’ discovery of these traces and the way memory shapes identity, offering a humane, observational portrait of creative lives intersecting with everyday hardship.
‘King, my little king’
David Moreau presents a family-friendly adventure that champions friendship, curiosity, and shared courage. Two brothers, guided by their grandfather, navigate a tense cityscape to help a lion cub find its way back to the African savannah. The story blends whimsy with heartfelt moments, underscoring the values of teamwork and perseverance in the face of uncertain journeys.
‘Sing with the spark of harmony’
From director Yasuhiro Yoshiura, this animated feature follows a new student who arrives at an institute and instantly becomes a focal point for peers—and whispers. The secret behind the newcomer’s appeal is a hidden artificial intelligence named Shion, created to keep someone named Satomi happy. The film weaves music into a suspenseful exploration of identity, belonging, and the ways art can illuminate or obscure truth. The central strategy: singing as a bridge to connection.