February Movie Releases: an ultra-intense month on the big screen

One of the top contenders to take home multiple Oscars in 2026, this film tells the story of Agnes, William Shakespeare’s wife, and the profound grief she endures after the death of her son. Far from a traditional biopic, it builds an intimate and devastating portrait of mourning, motherhood, and how loss can be transformed into art — a delicate, sensitive, and emotionally shattering drama.

Did you know? Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel, the film stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Emily Watson, is directed by Chloé Zhao, and produced by Steven Spielberg.

After a comet devastates much of the planet, the Garrity family is forced to leave their underground shelter in Greenland and cross a ruined world in search of a new home. Epic in scale and deeply human in perspective, the film blends global catastrophe with family drama and constant tension.

Did you know? The film stars Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roman Griffin Davis.

One of the films nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2026 Academy Awards. Set in the year 2075, ten-year-old Iris witnesses the sky literally falling when a mysterious boy dressed in a rainbow suit crashes to Earth. The unexpected encounter leads her on an emotional, futuristic adventure where friendship, empathy, and the need to belong become essential to finding the way home.

Did you know? The film is directed by French filmmaker Hugo Bienvenu and produced with the involvement of acclaimed actress Natalie Portman.

When a highly contagious mutant fungus escapes from a government facility, two young employees and a bioterrorism agent are trapped during a night shift that could determine humanity’s fate. A claustrophobic survival thriller with relentless pacing and mounting tension.

Did you know? The cast includes Liam Neeson and Vanessa Redgrave.

The long-awaited anime adaptation of the novel that inspired Edge of Tomorrow finally hits the big screen. In a future overrun by alien creatures, Rita relives the same day over and over after dying in battle. Trapped in a time loop, she turns every defeat into a lesson until she finds a possible way out. Pure sci-fi, action, and existential reflection.

Did you know? The original novel laid the groundwork for the modern time-loop genre, and its Hollywood adaptation grossed over $370 million worldwide.

Mónica and Martín have been married for more than twenty years. She plans a birthday celebration believing it will be just another evening, unaware that the gathering will unleash a series of uncomfortable truths. Between polite gestures, heavy silences, and unfiltered thoughts, everyday hypocrisy begins to crack. A sharp, acidic comedy with biting dialogue that exposes everything we never dare to say.

Did you know? Directed by Mariano Galperín, the film stars Marina Bellati, Guillermo Pfening, Luis Ziembrowsky, Diego Cremonesi, Malena Sánchez, and Moro Anghilieri.

A raw and suffocating portrait of a Venezuela on the brink of collapse, told through a story of survival, displacement, and loss. After her mother’s death, Adelaida is left completely alone in a city she no longer recognizes as her own. When her apartment is taken over by women aligned with the regime, she hides in the neighboring flat and is forced to live with a young man she cannot trust, spiraling into paranoia and violence.

Did you know? Starring Natalia Reyes (Terminator: Dark Fate) and Édgar Ramírez (Clash of the Titans), the film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Winston Gooze is a shy, abused janitor whose life changes forever after a chemical accident turns him into a mutant creature with superhuman strength and a monstrous appearance. Thus, the Toxic Avenger is born. A brutal yet unlikely antihero, he takes on corrupt corporations, violent criminals, and repulsive figures of power who embody a rotten system.

Did you know? Packed with gore, dark humor, and nonstop action, the film revives the irreverent spirit of the original and updates it for a new generation.

One of the most anticipated films of the year, offering a bold and contemporary reinterpretation of Emily Brontë’s classic. The passion between Cathy and Heathcliff becomes an intense, dark, almost intoxicating story where desire and obsession push the characters toward madness. An epic romance that speaks to the present without losing the tragic essence of the original.

Did you know? The film stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi and is directed by Oscar and BAFTA winner Emerald Fennell.

Based on Don Winslow’s acclaimed novel, the film unfolds under the relentless Los Angeles sun as a master thief plans the final heist of his career, while an insurance broker and an obsessive detective are caught in the same web of extreme decisions. As the big job approaches, the line between hunter and prey becomes increasingly blurred.

Did you know? The film stars a powerhouse trio: Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo.

A group of high school students discovers an ancient Aztec Death Whistle, a ceremonial artifact whose sound should never be heard. When they blow it, they unleash a presence that begins stalking them, foreshadowing their own deaths. Teen horror, ancient curses, and a suffocating atmosphere.

Did you know? Directed by Corin Hardy (The Nun), the film stars Dafne Keen (Logan) and Sophie Nélisse (Yellowjackets).

An animated action comedy set in an animal world. Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets the chance to play Roar Ball, an extreme sport dominated by the strongest and fastest animals. With humor, heart, and sportsmanship, the film celebrates diversity and courage.

Did you know? A modern fable about breaking prejudice and daring to play in the big leagues.

As their marriage quietly erodes, Alex (Will Arnett) faces a midlife crisis and an impending divorce, trying to reinvent himself in New York’s stand-up comedy scene, while Tess (Laura Dern) reassesses the sacrifices she made for her family. Both are pushed to rethink co-parenting, personal identity, and whether love can find new ways to exist.

Did you know? The film is directed by Bradley Cooper.

A romantic getaway to a secluded cabin turns terrifying when a malevolent force begins to manifest. As the horror escalates, cracks in the couple’s relationship come to light in this psychological horror film with an unsettling atmosphere and emotional depth.

Did you know? The film stars Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Rossif Sutherland, son of Donald Sutherland.

A Norwegian film following Marianne, a doctor, and Tor, a nurse, who share an elusive way of connecting. After meeting on a ferry — a place where Tor seeks no-strings-attached encounters — Marianne begins to question whether another kind of intimacy is possible, one that is freer and more spontaneous, challenging her own beliefs and the social rules governing desire and relationships.

Did you know? The film had a strong run at festivals such as Venice, Tromsø, and Gothenburg.

The saga returns to play once again with fear and memory. When a new Ghostface emerges in the town where Sidney Prescott tried to rebuild her life, the past resurfaces — this time putting her daughter in danger. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face old wounds and finally close the cycle of violence that has haunted her for years. Horror, suspense, and nods to the legacy of a franchise that keeps reinventing itself.

Did you know? This installment marks Neve Campbell’s return to the leading role.

Set in the years following World War II, the film delves into one of the most decisive legal proceedings of the 20th century. Through the eyes of a U.S. Army psychiatrist tasked with evaluating captured Nazi leaders, the story explores the mind of Hermann Göring and tests the boundary between responsibility, madness, and absolute evil. A restrained yet unsettling historical drama that turns the trial into a high-voltage psychological duel.

Did you know? The film features an intense acting face-off between Russell Crowe and Rami Malek.

A suspense comedy where nothing is what it seems marks Guillermo Francella’s return to the big screen in 2026. Manu works at a beach bar and just wants to close up for the day, but Klaus, a tourist who refuses to leave the last sunbed, completely disrupts his routine. What begins as an awkward clash between two opposites turns into a psychological duel when Manu suspects Klaus is hiding something — and that his presence on the beach is no coincidence.

Did you know? Francella stars alongside Spanish actor Dani Rovira, known for films like Spanish Affair and 100 Metres.

Trapped in a snowstorm in Minnesota, a widowed fisherwoman interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl and realizes she is the victim’s only hope in a raw, icy, tension-packed thriller.

Did you know? The film stars Emma Thompson.