Residente to Make Directorial Debut With ‘Porto Rico,’ Starring Bad Bunny, Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton and Javier Bardem

Posted on February 19, 2026 by admin

René Pérez Joglar, known globally as Residente, is stepping behind the camera for his first feature film.

Titled Porto Rico, the historical drama will star Benito Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, in his first leading film role. The cast also includes Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton, and Javier Bardem.

The film is described as an epic Caribbean western inspired by Puerto Rico’s early history. Pérez Joglar co-wrote the screenplay with Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris. Production companies attached include Live Nation Studios and Class 5 Films, with sales being handled by UTA Independent Film Group.

Residente, a 34-time Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, has previously worked as an actor and director in music and documentary projects. Porto Rico marks his first narrative feature as director.

Additional casting and release details have not yet been announced.

New Trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu Brings Star Wars Back to Theaters

Posted on February 18, 2026 by admin

Lucasfilm has released the official trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, the franchise’s first theatrical release since 2019.

Set after the fall of the Empire, the film follows Din Djarin and Grogu as they are drawn into a larger conflict involving remnants of Imperial power and a fragile New Republic. The trailer shifts the duo from episodic bounty missions to a broader, high-stakes story built for the big screen.

Pedro Pascal returns as Din Djarin, with Sigourney Weaver joining the cast as Colonel Ward. Familiar faces from the animated and streaming corners of the franchise also appear, signaling a deeper crossover into the wider Star Wars universe.

Directed by Jon Favreau, the film continues the storyline introduced in the Disney+ series while expanding its scale for theaters and IMAX.

The Mandalorian and Grogu opens May 22, 2026.

Watch the official trailer below.

Project Hail Mary Sets IMAX 70mm Early Screenings Ahead of Wide Release

Posted on February 14, 2026 by admin

Project Hail Mary will hold limited IMAX 70mm early screenings from March 13 to 15, one week before its nationwide theatrical release on March 20.

The screenings will take place at select IMAX 70mm locations, with one showtime per day. The film was shot with IMAX-certified digital cameras, and certain sequences will be presented in expanded aspect ratios at participating venues.

Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel stars Ryan Gosling as a science teacher who wakes up alone aboard a spacecraft and slowly pieces together a mission tied to Earth’s survival.

Tickets for the early IMAX screenings are currently available.

Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Sets August 7 Theatrical Release

Posted on February 13, 2026 by admin

Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma will open in US theaters on August 7, with MUBI releasing the film and debuting first-look stills this week.

The film stars Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson and centers on a fading slasher franchise that gets handed to an ambitious young director looking to revive it. When she seeks out the original film’s reclusive star, things spiral into something darker and stranger.

This marks Schoenbrun’s third feature following I Saw the TV Glow and We’re All Going to the World’s Fair. Like their previous work, the new film leans into horror, identity, and the uneasy space between fandom and obsession.

The cast also includes Amanda Fix, Arthur Conti, Eva Victor, Zach Cherry, Sarah Sherman, Patrick Fischler, Dylan Baker, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Quintessa Swindell, Kevin McDonald, and Jack Haven. The film was produced by Plan B, with MUBI handling distribution in North America and multiple international territories.

Corey Payette’s Starwalker to Begin Theatrical Run in Vancouver

Posted on February 12, 2026 by admin

Corey Payette’s musical drama Starwalker is heading to theaters, starting with a run in Vancouver next month.

The film will screen March 18 to 22 at The Cultch’s Vancity Culture Lab, with each showing followed by a Q and A featuring cast members and creatives. Additional cities and dates are expected to be announced.

Written, directed, and composed by Payette, Starwalker follows Star, an Indigi-Queer Two-Spirit sex worker who finds community and purpose after being introduced to a drag house known as The House of Borealis. As Star develops a drag persona that reconnects them with their cultural identity, past trauma begins to resurface, complicating that sense of belonging.

The film stars Dillan Chiblow, Jeffrey Follis, and Stewart Adam McKensy, along with a cast drawn largely from stage backgrounds. Starwalker previously premiered at the Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival and has continued its festival run internationally.

The Vancouver screenings mark the start of the film’s broader theatrical rollout.

Mimics Opens in Theaters Friday, Trailer Now Online

Posted on February 9, 2026 by admin

Mimics, the directorial debut of Kristoffer Polaha, opens in theaters nationwide this Friday, February 13.

The film stars Polaha alongside Mōriah, Chris Parnell, Stephen Tobolowsky, Jesse Hutch, Jason Marsden, and Austin Basis. Written by Marc Oakley, the story follows a struggling impressionist whose shot at fame comes with unexpected consequences.

Described as a mix of comedy, romance, and darker elements, Mimics marks Polaha’s first turn behind the camera.

Watch the trailer below.

Final Trailer Drops for Project Hail Mary Starring Ryan Gosling

Posted on February 8, 2026 by admin

The final trailer for Project Hail Mary is now online ahead of the film’s March 20 theatrical release.

Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and based on Andy Weir’s best-selling novel, the sci-fi drama stars Ryan Gosling as a middle school science teacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there. As his memory returns, he realizes he’s been sent on a mission to stop a mysterious force threatening the sun and, ultimately, life on Earth.

The cast also includes Sandra Hüller, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub, Priya Kansara, Lionel Boyce, and James Ortiz. The screenplay is by Drew Goddard.

The film was shot for IMAX and opens exclusively in theaters March 20.

Watch the final trailer below.

Dear Lara World Premieres at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Posted on February 6, 2026 by admin

The documentary Dear Lara makes its world premiere tonight, February 6, at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

The film is directed by violinist Lara St. John and centers on her decision to publicly speak in 2019 about being sexually assaulted as a teenager while studying at the Curtis Institute of Music. After her account was published in The Philadelphia Inquirer, St. John received messages from musicians around the world who shared similar experiences.

The documentary follows St. John as she meets with some of those individuals across North America and Europe. The film focuses on personal accounts from musicians who describe abuse, institutional inaction, and the professional consequences of speaking out within the classical music world.

Dear Lara is St. John’s first feature as a director. She also serves as a cinematographer on the film alongside Patrick Hamm, who produced the project. The film includes original music by St. John and is edited by Christie Herring. Blood Sweat Honey is handling sales.

Following the screening, St. John will participate in a panel discussion alongside several of the documentary’s featured subjects. The film is supported by partnerships with advocacy organizations, including Child USA, and is intended for future screenings at festivals, universities, and music institutions.

SFFILM Will Close Its 69th Festival With The Empire Strikes Back at the Castro

Posted on February 4, 2026 by admin

SFFILM already has its Closing Night set, and it lands right on May the Fourth.

The 69th San Francisco International Film Festival will wrap on Monday, May 4 with a screening of Star Wars: Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back at the newly renovated Castro Theatre. The event is being presented with Lucasfilm and Another Planet Entertainment, and it doubles as a high-profile moment for the Castro as it reopens its doors to major public screenings.

After the film, Anthony Daniels, best known as C-3PO, will take the stage for a conversation with longtime Lucasfilm executive Howard Roffman, who spent decades helping shape the franchise’s reach well beyond the movies themselves.

It’s an on-the-nose choice in the best way. Empire remains the most emotionally grounded film in the series, and San Francisco’s connection to Star Wars runs deeper than most cities, with Lucasfilm’s history rooted just across the bay. Putting it in the Castro, freshly restored and unapologetically theatrical, feels right.

Closing Night begins at 7:00 pm, with tickets available first to SFFILM members on February 4, followed by a general onsale on February 6. The full festival lineup will be announced April 1.

Lou Ferrigno Returns to the Screen in Backwoods Horror The Hermit

Posted on February 3, 2026 by admin

Lou Ferrigno is back on screen and stepping into new territory. The legendary actor best known for The Incredible Hulk makes his first-ever horror appearance in The Hermit, a backwoods thriller that leans dark, strange, and unapologetically grim.

Released by Uncork’d Entertainment, The Hermit arrives on Digital and On Demand March 3, following a Los Angeles premiere on March 2. Ferrigno stars as a reclusive pig farmer with a gruesome secret, selling jerky made from human flesh. It’s his first creature-style role in decades, and easily his most unsettling.

The film also stars Malina Weissman (A Series of Unfortunate Events) and Anthony Turpel (Love, Victor) as two teenagers whose vacation into the woods turns into a fight for survival. What starts as an uncomfortable trip quickly spirals into something far worse.

Directed by Salvatore Sclafani, The Hermit marks the filmmaker’s first English-language feature after his earlier work on Tyger Tyger. The tone walks a fine line between horror and dark absurdity, embracing its B-movie roots while pushing into more disturbing territory.

“I’ve always been a big fan of scary movies,” Ferrigno said in a statement. “I hope this one ends up on everyone’s must-watch list.”

The Hermit premieres March 3 on Digital and On Demand.