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The Essential February 2026 Guide

From box office giants to award-winning indies, here is what to watch this February.

The movie list

  1. 01

    Wuthering Heights

    • 2026
    • ★ 6.7

    Emerald Fennell delivers a provocative, star-studded reimagining of the classic gothic romance.

    Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England.

    • provocative
    • romantic
  2. 02

    One Battle After Another

    • 2025
    • 2h 50m
    • ★ 7.4

    Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling revolutionary epic is a masterclass in modern action filmmaking.

    Washed-up revolutionary Bob exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.

    • epic
    • intense
  3. 03

    Crime 101

    • 2026
    • ★ 7.0

    Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo face off in a sleek, high-stakes heist thriller along the California coast.

    When an elusive thief whose high-stakes heists unfold along the iconic 101 freeway in Los Angeles eyes the score of a lifetime, with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker who is facing her own crossroads. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.

    • tense
    • thrilling
  4. 04

    Avatar: Fire and Ash

    • 2025
    • ★ 7.3

    James Cameron’s latest Pandora odyssey remains a visual marvel that demands the biggest screen possible.

    In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

    • immersive
    • adventurous
  5. 05

    Sinners

    • 2025
    • ★ 7.5

    Michael B. Jordan shines in Ryan Coogler’s atmospheric and terrifying supernatural thriller set in the 1930s.

    Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

    • eerie
    • suspenseful
  6. 06

    Blue Moon

    • 2025
    • ★ 6.7

    Richard Linklater captures the essence of Broadway history in this intimate and melodic Lorenz Hart biopic.

    On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical, “Oklahoma!”

    • nostalgic
    • musical
  7. 07

    Black Bag

    • 2025
    • ★ 6.3

    Steven Soderbergh returns to the espionage genre with a sharp, sophisticated, and impeccably cast thriller.

    When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband – also a legendary agent – faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.

    • smart
    • slick
  8. 08

    Zootopia 2

    • 2025
    • ★ 7.6

    A rare sequel that matches the wit and charm of the original while expanding its vibrant animated world.

    After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

    • fun
    • witty
  9. 09

    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

    • 2026
    • ★ 7.2

    Nia DaCosta and Alex Garland breathe terrifying new life into the iconic post-apocalyptic franchise.

    Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape.

    • gritty
    • scary
  10. 10

    How to Make a Killing

    • 2026
    • ★ 6.0

    A24’s latest is a darkly comedic crime caper fueled by the undeniable charisma of Glenn Powell.

    Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.

    • darkly funny
    • cynical
  11. 11

    Seeds

    • 2024
    • ★ 5.7

    This powerful, award-winning documentary offers a vital and intimate look at the legacy of Black farmers.

    A Mohawk woman is hired as a social media influencer but gets caught in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, as she's forced to go to war to preserve her people's heritage from corporate interests.

    • moving
    • educational
  12. 12

    GOAT

    • 2026
    • ★ 7.3

    A high-energy animated sports comedy that brings a fresh, fun perspective to the underdog story.

    Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will's new teammates aren't thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that 'smalls can ball'!

    • uplifting
    • playful