This weekend has a few niche premieres, big and small. Sam Raimi returns with horror comedy Send Help from 20th Century , starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, while Charli XCX stars in a mockumentary take on her own Brat Summer in The Moment from A24. And for the Statham heads, there is Shelter, where he seems to be doing... his usual thing that he does. Read on to discover more of this weekend’s releases! And if you thought there were any other movies coming out this weekend, no you didn’t.The films listed are from studios other than the “Big Five” - Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Walt Disney Pictures, and Columbia Pictures. Note that some of the movies listed are in their first week or two of limited release in the USA, so it may take them a few more weeks (or months) to show up in your local arthouse theater or on VOD. Check out the posts from the past few weeks for more movies that may have just opened near you: January 23rd, January 16th, and January 9th.The MomentStars: Charli XCX, Errol Barnett, Rachel Sennott, Isaac PowellWriter: Aidan Zamiri, Bertie Brandes, Charli XCXDirector: Aidan ZamiriGenre: Comedy, Drama, MockumentaryPlot: A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut.What you should know: Director and co-writer Aidan Zamiri has directed many music videos, including “360” for Charli XCX, “Birds of a Feather” for Billie Eilish, and “Guess” featuring both artists.Where to watch: In theatersA PoetStars: Ubeimar Rios, Rebeca Andrade, Guillermo Cardona, Alisson CorreaWriter/Director: Simón Mesa SotoGenre: Comedy, DramaPlot: An aging poet finds purpose mentoring Yurlady, a talented teen, though exposing her to the poetry scene might be unwise. His own poetic pursuits led nowhere, leaving him a stereotypical obscure writer.What you should know: Won the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at Cannes 2025.Where to watch: In theatersShelterStars: Jason Statham, Harriet Walter, Bill Nighy, Bodhi Rae BreathnachtWriter: Ward ParryDirector: Ric Roman WaughGenre: Action, ThrillerPlot: A recluse on a remote Scottish island rescues a girl from the sea, unleashing a perilous sequence of events that culminate in an attack on his home, compelling him to face his turbulent history.What you should know: Shot in Wicklow, Ireland.Where to watch: In theatersThe Love That RemainsStars: Sverrir Gudnason, Saga Garðarsdóttir, Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir, Þorgils HlynssonWriter/Director: Hlynur PálmasonGenre: Comedy, DramaPlot: Captures a year in the life of a family as the parents navigate their separation. Through intimate vignettes and strange occurrences, the film explores the complexities of family, love, and the impact of shared memories.What you should know: Won the Palm Dog at Cannes 2025, for Panda the sheepdog.Where to watch: In theatersThe Wrecking CrewStars: Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Temuera Morrison, Roimata FoxWriter: Jonathan TropperDirector: Angel Manuel SotoGenre: Action, ComedyPlot: Estranged half-brothers Jonny and James reunite after their father's mysterious death. As they search for the truth, buried secrets reveal a conspiracy threatening to tear their family apart.What you should know: Final film role for David Hekili Kenui Bell, who died in June 2025.Where to watch: Amazon PrimeIslandsStars: Sam Riley, Stacy Martin, Jack Farthing, Dylan TorrellWriter: Jan-Ole Gerster, Blaz Kutin, Lawrie DoranDirector: Jan-Ole GersterGenre: Crime, Drama, ThrillerPlot: Tom teaches tennis during the day and parties at night. When an enigmatic tourist arrives, Tom is unable to shake the feeling he has met her before. Tension and attraction grow, until her husband disappears, and the police suspect Tom.What you should know: Filmed on the Canary Islands.Where to watch: In theatersIron LungStars: Mark Fischbach, Troy Baker, Elsie Lovelock, Seán McLoughlinWriter: Mark Fischbach, David SzymanskiDirector: Mark FischbachGenre: Horror, Sci-FiPlot: In a post-apocalyptic future after "The Quiet Rapture" event, a convict explores a blood ocean on a desolate moon using a submarine called the "Iron Lung" to search for missing stars/planets.What you should know: Based on the 2022 horror game.Where to watch: In theatersWorldbreakerStars: Milla Jovavich, Luke Evans, Mila Harris, Billie BoulletWriter: Joshua RollinsDirector: Brad AndersonGenre: Action, Drama, Sci-FiPlot: A father hides his daughter on an island to keep her safe while he equips her for survival and the battles ahead.What you should know: Star Luke Evans was just cast in the Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show as Frankenfurter.Where to watch: In theatersPike RiverStars: Melanie Lynskey, Robyn Malcolm, Erroll Shand, Madeleine McCarthyWriter: Fiona SamuelDirector: Robert SarkiesGenre: Drama, ThrillerPlot: In the aftermath of an explosion that rocked the Pike River Mine and took 29 lives, two women step up to fight for accountability.What you should know: Filmed in New Zealand.Where to watch: In theaters, and available VODDeepfaking Sam AltmanWriter: Elizabeth Weil, Steven LeckartDirector: Adam Bhala LoughGenre: DocumentaryStoryline: A filmmaker's humorous journey into artificial intelligence leads to unexpected questions about humanity's future and our relationship with emerging technology.What you should know: Premiered at SXSW 2025.Where to watch: In theatersExpandsArco (Trailer)More New ReleasesSend Help (Trailer) from 20th CenturyNew to StreamingIf I Had Legs I’d Kick You (Trailer) on HBO MaxI’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not (Trailer) on HBO MaxPreparation for the Next Life (Trailer) on Amazon PrimeSource 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?