The Moon opens with a fresh animated foray into a multiverse where Spider-Man has drawn in a host of Marvel characters, and it closes with the long-awaited fifth Indiana Jones adventure, one of the season’s most anticipated releases. Spielberg is not at the helm, yet he appears alongside Harrison Ford in a cameo that will excite longtime fans. Paul Schrader’s redemption arc continues with a new fantasy, while Wes Anderson returns with a star-studded ensemble and another blockbuster from the DC universe, this time spotlighting a stunning cast.
Spider-Man: Crossing the Multiverse by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin Thompson
The sequel to Spider-Man: A New Universe transports Miles Morales, the university student from a parallel world, back into the spotlight. This chapter expands the Spider-Man saga within the broader Marvel movie tapestry, delivering a fresh epic that honors the original film’s stylistic daring and emotional resonance. The film weaves together multiple versions of the wall-crawler into a seamless, high-energy adventure that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
There are no bears by Jafar Panahi
Panahi, a filmmaker known for pushing against stern government limits, has spent time in confinement as a consequence of defiant storytelling. This film blends fiction with documentary elements to present a bold political statement from a distant locale, shot from a small town where the director steps away from the noise to examine a civil conflict through a personal lens.
Els encantats by Elena Trapé
Elena Trapé returns for a third feature, continuing a trajectory that began with Blog and later produced Las distancias. Her latest work follows a young mother in a Pyrenean setting as she navigates a fresh life after a separation. The plot centers on the strain of rebuilding a household and identity when a son leaves the family home, forcing the protagonist to confront the memory of what once was.
The Master Gardener by Paul Schrader
Schrader has long inflected his screenwriting and directing with themes of guilt and redemption. The Master Gardener concludes his acclaimed redemption trilogy, sharing DNA with The Reverend and The Card Counter while threading a tale of a past that refuses to fade. The film lingers on the consequences of violent history and how it shapes present decisions.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts by Steven Caple Jr.
The Transformers saga continues, pushing the envelope beyond the Bay era. Caple Jr. steers a new chapter where Autobots and Decepticons team up with the Predacons and Terrorcons for a sprawling, action-packed spectacle. The film leans into the big-screen thrill of massive battles and high-energy set pieces while expanding the mythos for long-time fans.
An easy target by Jean-Paul Salomé
Isabelle Huppert headlines a tense drama centered on a union leader at a global nuclear-energy firm. The narrative follows her as she confronts a system that seems to weaponize fear against those who dare to dissent. The performance anchors the film, turning a tightly wound political portrait into a riveting character study.
Asteroid City by Wes Anderson
A master of star-studded ensembles, Anderson brings together an extraordinary lineup that reads like a who’s who of contemporary cinema. The film unites Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie, Tilda Swinton, and many more in a single, stylized vision. Viewers are treated to a cinematic festival that blends whimsy with a keen sense of nostalgia and craft.
Flash by Andy Muschietti
The DC extended universe adds a bold new chapter anchored by Ezra Miller. Muschietti, known for his work on horror hits, steers a tale in which lightning-fast travel through time creates a scrambled timeline. The film blends superhero spectacle with emotional beats as the hero confronts altered realities and new dangers.
The fantastic case of the Golem by Burnin’ Barnacles
Two friends on a terrace set a chain of events that spirals into a fantasy mystery with comedic overtones. The journey threads the Golem legend—a clay figure crafted to protect a people—into a modern fairy-tale frame, mixing mythic resonance with contemporary humor and intrigue.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Fate by James Mangold
<p Harrison Ford returns as the legendary archaeologist for a fifth outing that pits Indy against familiar foes while showcasing his signature bravado. The digitally polished chase sequences sit beside a sense of nostalgic farewell, as the seasoned adventurer once again confronts danger with wit and grit. The film marks a reflective closer to a career that has defined a generation of adventure cinema.
A nostalgic farewell to a director who helped shape enduring action cinema, it remains a fitting capstone to a storied franchise that has spanned decades and left an indelible mark on popular culture.