Every Movie Coming to Theaters This Week, Including ‘Waltzing with Brando’

If you’re looking to plan a few nights at the movies, this week has range. There’s a masked-slasher sequel, a Kazakh coming-of-age drama, a filmed-live stage spectacular, several new thrillers, a big auteur-driven romance, and two one-day special events that bring back beloved stories—one animated, one spacebound.

Below, you’ll find everything opening between September 15 and September 21, 2025. Each entry includes the key details—what it’s about, who’s in it, and who made it—plus the exact date it lands in theaters so you can line up your watchlist.

‘The Jester 2’ (2025)

The sequel returns the supernatural trickster to torment a new target on September 15, 2025. The story centers on teen magician Max, whose showdown with the nightmarish Jester turns stagecraft into a fight for survival. Michael Sheffield reprises the title role, with Kaitlyn Trentham as Max and Jessica Ambuehl and Dingani Beza among the supporting cast.

Written and directed by Colin Krawchuk, the film continues the mythology launched in his earlier short and feature, leaning into practical illusions and dark folklore. Krawchuk also serves as screenwriter, shaping the cat-and-mouse plot that pits sleight-of-hand against supernatural menace.

‘Bauryna Salu’ (2025)

Arriving September 17, 2025 (with additional U.S. playdates beginning September 19, 2025), this drama follows Yersultan, a boy raised by his grandmother under the Kazakh tradition of “bauryna salu.” After her death, he’s sent back to parents he barely knows, forcing him to navigate family, identity, and grief. Yersultan Yermanov leads the cast, with Aydos Ayesbaev, Bigaisha Salkynova, and Dinara Shymyrbaeva.

‘Bauryna Salu’ is written and directed by Askhat Kuchinchirekov, who draws on cultural customs to frame a tender coming-of-age story. The film is performed in Kazakh and features contributions from producers including Dias Feld, with cinematography credited in international listings to Zhanrbek Yeleubek.

‘Brownsville Bred’ (2025)

Opening September 19, 2025, this autobiographical coming-of-age drama follows Elaine in 1980s Brownsville, Brooklyn, as she contends with her mother’s resilience, a musician father she resents, and a neighborhood in turmoil while discovering her Puerto Rican roots. Cast listings include April Hernandez Castillo, Victoria N. Alcala, Antone Pagán, and Karina Ortiz; additional official materials spotlight Nathalia Lares as Elaine, with Javier Muñoz and Summer Rose Castillo also featured.

Writer-director Elaine del Valle adapts her acclaimed stage work into a feature, guiding a multigenerational ensemble through a story of family, culture, and self-determination. The film’s screenplay and direction are both credited to del Valle, reflecting the project’s personal roots.

‘Apollo 13’ (1995)

Returning to theaters on September 19, 2025, Ron Howard’s space docudrama dramatizes the aborted 1970 lunar mission led by Jim Lovell. Tom Hanks portrays Lovell, with Bill Paxton as Fred Haise and Kevin Bacon as Jack Swigert; Gary Sinise plays grounded command module pilot Ken Mattingly, and Ed Harris appears as flight director Gene Kranz, with Kathleen Quinlan as Marilyn Lovell.

The screenplay by William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert adapts the book ‘Lost Moon’ by Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger. Noted for its technical authenticity, the film features music by James Horner and cinematography by Dean Cundey, with Howard working closely with NASA to stage zero-gravity and mission-control sequences.

‘Waltzing with Brando’ (2024)

Stepping onto screens September 19, 2025, this biographical drama chronicles Marlon Brando’s late-’60s/early-’70s quest to build an environmentally sustainable retreat in Tahiti with architect Bernard Judge—while Brando was preparing for roles in ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Last Tango in Paris’. Billy Zane stars as Brando with Jon Heder as Bernard Judge; the cast also includes Richard Dreyfuss, Camille Razat, Alaina Huffman, Tia Carrere, and James Jagger.

Written and directed by Bill Fishman from Judge’s memoir ‘Waltzing with Brando: Planning a Paradise in Tahiti’, the film recreates Tetiaroa-set planning battles and Hollywood interludes, with on-screen depictions of figures like Francis Ford Coppola, Maria Schneider, and Bernardo Bertolucci appearing within the story’s timeline.

‘Dirty Boy’ (2024)

Hitting theaters September 19, 2025, this psychological thriller follows Isaac, a reclusive young man with schizophrenia who’s been raised inside an oppressive cult. When he suspects the leaders are framing him for ritual murders, he must expose the sect and protect its next intended victim. Stan Steinbichler stars as Isaac, with Susie Porter, Graham McTavish, and Honor Gillies.

‘Dirty Boy’ marks the feature debut of writer-director Doug Rao. Produced by Giles Alderson, Sarah-Anne Grill, and Marek Lichtenberg, the film blends cult-thriller mystery with character study, with production notes pointing to Austrian locations and a narrative structured around biblical chapter motifs.

‘Xeno’ (2025)

Opening September 19, 2025, this science-fiction adventure follows Renee, a teenager who befriends an alien after a desert crash and soon discovers their bond could upend what she believes about good and evil. Lulu Wilson plays Renee, joined by Omari Hardwick as Jonathan Keyes, Paul Schneider as Chase, and Wrenn Schmidt.

Written, directed, and edited by Matthew Loren Oates, the film features a practical creature crafted by The Henson Company. It’s produced under Hartbeat Productions, with Ryan Taubert composing the score and Paul Marschall credited as cinematographer.

‘The Senior’ (2025)

Also arriving September 19, 2025, this sports drama tells the true story of Mike Flynt, who returned to college football at age 59 to play linebacker decades after being kicked off his team. Michael Chiklis stars as Mike Flynt, with Mary Stuart Masterson as Eileen Flynt, Brandon Flynn as Micah Flynt, James Badge Dale, and Rob Corddry as Sam Weston.

Directed by Rod Lurie from a screenplay by Robert Eisele, ‘The Senior’ was produced by Wayfarer Studios. The film tracks training, eligibility hurdles, and family dynamics surrounding Flynt’s improbable final season, with football sequences staged at Texas locations.

‘Predators’ (2025)

Arriving September 19, 2025, this documentary revisits the rise and fall of ‘To Catch a Predator’ and the vigilante ecosystem it inspired. The film features Chris Hansen and examines the media machine around televised stings, their legal fallout, and cultural repercussions.

Directed by David Osit and produced by Jamie Gonçalves, Kellen Quinn, and Osit, ‘Predators’ draws on archival footage and new interviews to probe how public shaming, entertainment, and law enforcement intersected—and what was left in the show’s wake.

‘Him’ (2025)

Kicking off September 19, 2025, this supernatural psychological sports-horror centers on Cameron “Cam” Cade, a rising football talent invited to train at the secluded compound of legendary quarterback Isaiah White. Marlon Wayans plays Isaiah White, Tyriq Withers is Cam Cade, and Julia Fox portrays Elsie White; the ensemble also includes Tim Heidecker and Jim Jefferies.

Directed by Justin Tipping and co-written by Skip Bronkie, Zack Akers, and Tipping, ‘Him’ is produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions. Key creatives include cinematographer Kira Kelly and composer Bobby Krlic, with the soundtrack featuring new tracks tied to the film’s release.

‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ (2025)

Opening September 19, 2025, this romantic fantasy pairs David and Sarah, two strangers whose chance meeting at a wedding sends them through doorways that let them revisit pivotal moments from their pasts—with consequences for their future. Colin Farrell plays David and Margot Robbie is Sarah, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Kevin Kline co-starring.

Directed by Kogonada from a screenplay by Seth Reiss, the film’s craft team includes cinematographer Benjamin Loeb, editors Susan E. Kim and Jonathan Alberts, and composer Joe Hisaishi. Production is credited across companies including Columbia Pictures, 30West, Imperative Entertainment, and partners.

‘In Whose Name?’ (2025)

Debuting September 19, 2025, this documentary chronicles six years inside the world of Ye, tracing creative bursts, controversies, and personal upheavals across an unprecedented span of access. Ye appears as the central subject throughout the film’s 1 hour 46 minute runtime.

Written, directed, and produced by Nico Ballesteros, the feature assembles thousands of hours of footage into a portrait anchored by original score elements by Leon Lacey. The film’s theatrical rollout notes emphasize its long-form, observational approach to a headline-making artist.

‘London Calling’ (2025)

Rolling into theaters September 19, 2025, this action-comedy follows mediocre hitman and expatriate Tommy Ward after he accidentally kills a crime lord’s relative. To secure passage back to the U.K., he agrees to mentor his new boss’s socially awkward son—then has to bring him along on a dangerous contract. Josh Duhamel stars as Tommy Ward, with Aidan Gillen as Freddy Darby, Jeremy Ray Taylor as Julian, and Rick Hoffman as Benson.

Allan Ungar directs from a screenplay by Omer Levin Menekse, Quinn Wolfe, and Ungar. Shot in Cape Town, the film pairs mentor-protégé hijinks with underworld politics, with Trevor Morris composing and Alexander Chinnici as cinematographer.

‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ (2004)

Screening September 20, 2025, Hayao Miyazaki’s fantasy follows Sophie, a young hatmaker cursed into old age by the Witch of the Waste, who finds refuge in wizard Howl’s ambulatory castle while a distant war rages. The original Japanese voice cast features Chieko Baishô as Sophie, Takuya Kimura as Howl, Akihiro Miwa as the Witch of the Waste, and Tatsuya Gashûin as Calcifer.

Written and directed by Miyazaki from Diana Wynne Jones’ novel, the film features music by Joe Hisaishi, editing by Takeshi Seyama, and cinematography by Atsushi Okui. Produced by Studio Ghibli’s Toshio Suzuki, it remains one of the studio’s most celebrated works.

‘Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe’ (2024)

Arriving September 21, 2025, this intimate documentary follows Andrea Bocelli through his life and 30-year career, from early challenges with vision to global stardom, with personal reflections and family moments woven throughout. On-screen appearances include Veronica Berti, Zucchero, and Caterina Caselli.

Directed by Cosima Spender, the film blends interviews, rehearsal and performance material, and archival footage to profile Bocelli’s artistry and daily life. Spender’s approach emphasizes place and routine—particularly in Tuscany—while contextualizing collaborations and milestones across decades.

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