Every Movie Coming to Theaters This Week, Including ‘Predator: Badlands’

From intimate documentaries and concert films to animated adventures, prestige dramas, and franchise blockbusters, the week of November 5–7 brings a wildly eclectic slate. Below, you’ll find quick, fact-packed rundowns for each title—who made it, who’s in it, what it’s about—and the exact day it hits theaters so you can plan your watchlist with confidence.

‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’ (2025)

Sepideh Farsi’s documentary follows her months-long video-call exchanges with Palestinian photojournalist and poet Fatma Hassona, capturing daily life in Gaza and the bond that forms between filmmaker and subject; it opens on November 5, 2025. Farsi directs, shoots, and edits, with music by Cinna Peyghamy, while the film centers Hassona’s testimony and imagery. The feature premiered in Cannes’ ACID program and later released in Europe, where coverage emphasized Hassona’s death in April 2025 and the film’s function as a memorial and record. Runtime is reported at 113 minutes, with production by Rêves d’Eau and 24images.

‘Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago – The Ultimate Director’s Cut’ (2021)

Sylvester Stallone re-edited his 1985 classic into a new cut featuring roughly 38 minutes of alternate and unseen material, with reworked sound and a wider 2.39:1 presentation; it returns to theaters on November 5, 2025. The story remains Rocky Balboa (Stallone) facing Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), but this version trims and reshapes scenes and adds different music cues, including Bill Conti themes. Stallone serves as director, writer, and star, continuing the franchise’s legacy through this revision. The cut previously had a one-night theatrical event in 2021 before digital release.

‘Mary J. Blige: For My Fans’ (2025)

This concert film captures Mary J. Blige’s sold-out Madison Square Garden show with behind-the-scenes moments and career-spanning hits, arriving in cinemas on November 5, 2025. The project, presented with Trafalgar Releasing, includes performances of staples like ‘Family Affair’ and ‘No More Drama’ alongside material from her album ‘Gratitude.’ Official materials and reporting confirm global big-screen event dates on November 5 and 8. The film positions itself as a tribute to Blige’s fanbase and New York roots.

‘Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring’ (2025)

Based on a novel by Karen Kingsbury, this holiday romance follows a military widow whose search for a family heirloom leads to a deepening connection with a poetic antique dealer; it bows on November 6, 2025. The film stars Jana Kramer, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Kelsey Grammer, Jessie James Decker, and Debbie Winans. Tyler Russell directs and co-writes the screenplay with Kingsbury, with Karen Kingsbury Productions producing. Distribution is handled via event release partners.

‘Lost & Found in Cleveland’ (2025)

A dramedy set around a visiting antiques-appraisal TV show, the film interweaves the lives of several Clevelanders across one day; it is in theaters on November 6, 2025. Written and directed by Marisa Guterman and Keith Gerchak, the ensemble includes Martin Sheen, Dennis Haysbert, June Squibb, Santino Fontana, and others. It premiered at Newport Beach in October 2024 and drew a record crowd at the Cleveland International Film Festival in March 2025 before its U.S. rollout. Runtime is listed at 1 hour 56 minutes.

’31 Candles’ (2025)

A late-blooming bar mitzvah comedy from writer-director Jonah Feingold, the film follows a 31-year-old Jewish filmmaker who decides to finally have his bar mitzvah, juggling exes, family, and a long-time crush; it opens November 7, 2025. Feingold directs and writes, with production by Good Trouble Films and distribution by Level 33 Entertainment. Festival materials describe a 90-minute, romance-comedy tone piece about tradition and adulthood. Additional synopsis details align across festival and marketplace listings.

‘Stone Cold Fox’ (2025)

Sophie Tabet directs this action-thriller about a woman who must infiltrate the cult-like commune she escaped to rescue her sister, in theaters November 7, 2025. The cast features Kiernan Shipka, Krysten Ritter, Kiefer Sutherland, Jamie Chung, Karen Fukuhara, and Mishel Prada; Tabet co-writes with Julia Roth. Vertical is distributing the feature, which runs approximately 86 minutes per listings. Production companies include Bee-Hive and The Wonder Company.

‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

Dan Trachtenberg returns to the franchise with a sci-fi adventure set on a dangerous alien world, where an outcast young Predator named Dek teams up with an android, Thia; it lands on November 7, 2025. Elle Fanning stars (as Thia and also featured as a synth twin in marketing) alongside Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek; the screenplay is by Patrick Aison and Brian Duffield from a story by Trachtenberg and Aison. Official studio pages and recent features outline the premise and creative team, with trailers highlighting a shift in perspective to Predator culture. The film is produced by Lawrence Gordon Productions and Davis Entertainment for 20th Century Studios.

‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ (2025)

Writer-director Ira Sachs dramatizes the 1974 taped conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz, with Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall in the lead roles; it opens November 7, 2025. The minimalist, dialogue-driven feature premiered at Sundance 2025, where the team discussed adapting the transcript for the screen. Coverage from Berlin and Sundance details Whishaw’s heavy dialogue load and the film’s portrait of New York’s downtown art scene. Janus Films and Sideshow are handling U.S. distribution.

‘Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness’ (2025)

Johnny Depp directs this biographical drama following three turbulent days in the life of Amedeo Modigliani in 1916 Paris; the film arrives November 7, 2025. Riccardo Scamarcio stars as Modigliani, with Al Pacino among the supporting cast; the screenplay is by Jerzy and Mary Olson-Kromolowski from Dennis McIntyre’s play. Vertical acquired North American rights in October 2025, with prior festival play overseas. Reporting and reviews outline settings, characters like Maurice Utrillo and Chaïm Soutine, and the production’s Budapest shoot.

‘I Wish You All the Best’ (2025)

Tommy Dorfman’s feature debut adapts Mason Deaver’s novel about Ben DeBacker, a nonbinary teen navigating family estrangement and first love; it reaches theaters November 7, 2025. Dorfman writes and directs, with Corey Fogelmanis as Ben and Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Lena Dunham, Alexandra Daddario, and Cole Sprouse in supporting roles. The film premiered at SXSW 2024 and is distributed by Lionsgate. Creative credits include cinematography by Robby Baumgartner and music by Brad Oberhofer.

‘Grand Prix of Europe’ (2025)

An animated, Europa-Park–born racing adventure about Edda, a young mouse who disguises herself as her hero Ed to compete in a high-stakes Grand Prix opens November 7, 2025. Directed by Waldemar Fast with score by Oscar-winner Volker Bertelmann, the film features voices including Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Gemma Arterton, Hayley Atwell, and Lenny Henry in English-language versions. Official materials trace the project to Europa-Park’s 50th anniversary celebration, with U.S. distribution by Viva Pictures’ Viva Kids label. Story synopses and cast details align across studio and press sources.

‘Long Shadows’ (2025)

A western-thriller from writer-director William Shockley, the film follows a vengeful young man taken under the wing of a regretful former outlaw; it rides into theaters November 7, 2025. The cast includes Dermot Mulroney, Dominic Monaghan, Jacqueline Bisset, Blaine Maye, and Sarah Cortez, with Quiver Distribution handling release. Production companies and key crew include Tiki Tane Pictures and cinematographer A.J. Raitano. Marketplace and press listings provide plot and credit confirmations.

‘Die My Love’ (2025)

Lynne Ramsay adapts Ariana Harwicz’s novel about a young mother’s descent into psychosis, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson; it opens November 7, 2025. The film premiered in competition at Cannes 2025, where coverage emphasized Ramsay’s return and the intense, physical performances required of the leads. Mubi acquired extensive distribution rights following the festival, and subsequent trailers further outlined the harrowing domestic narrative. Key collaborators include cinematographer Seamus McGarvey and composer Ben Frost.

‘Nuremberg’ (2025)

James Vanderbilt writes and directs this historical drama based on Jack El-Hai’s ‘The Nazi and the Psychiatrist,’ focusing on U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley’s interviews with Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg Trials; it reaches theaters November 7, 2025. The cast features Rami Malek as Kelley and Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring, with Michael Shannon, Richard E. Grant, Leo Woodall, and others in support. Cinematography is by Dariusz Wolski and the score by Brian Tyler. Sony Pictures Classics is distributing after a warmly received TIFF 2025 premiere.

‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ (2025)

An animated adaptation of Amélie Nothomb’s novel ‘The Character of Rain,’ the film traces a Belgian child’s early years in Japan and her bond with a housekeeper named Nishio-san; it opens November 7, 2025. Directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, the feature premiered as a Special Screening at Cannes 2025 before rolling out in France. Production companies include Ikki Films and Maybe Movies, with GKIDS presenting the film for North American audiences. Official synopses highlight the film’s reflective, sensory approach to childhood.

‘All That We Love’ (2025)

Yen Tan’s dramedy follows Emma, who, after the family dog dies, confronts an empty nest and rekindled feelings for her ex-husband while leaning on her best friend; it arrives November 7, 2025. The ensemble includes Margaret Cho, Kenneth Choi, Alice Lee, Atsuko Okatsuka, Devon Bostick, Missi Pyle, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The film premiered at Tribeca 2024 and was later acquired by Vertical for release. Official listings provide a 90-minute runtime and production by Ley Line Entertainment and partners.

‘Sarah’s Oil’ (2025)

Cyrus Nowrasteh directs this biographical drama about Sarah Rector, the early-1900s Oklahoma girl who became one of the first African American female millionaires after oil was discovered on her allotted land; it opens November 7, 2025. The cast features Naya Desir-Johnson as Sarah, with Zachary Levi, Sonequa Martin-Green, Garret Dillahunt, Bridget Regan, and others. The screenplay is by Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh and Cyrus Nowrasteh, produced with Kingdom Story Company and partners, and distributed by Amazon MGM Studios. Official and trade listings outline the production’s Oklahoma shoot and creative team.

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