Weekend movie picks: Seven films worth watching
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Woman in Cabin 10.

For anyone who loves movies, the thrill isn’t always about what’s brand new. Some films may have been around for a while, but they still have clever twists, engaging stories, and remarkable scenes.

If suspense, mystery, or adventure is what you’re after, these films are must-sees for your weekend movie lineup:

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Avatar: Fire and Ash

If you’ve been following the Avatar franchise, this is the latest installment. The film follows Jake Sully and Neytiri as they cope with profound grief after the events of ‘The Way of Water’. Their family faces a new and dangerous threat: the Ash People, a volatile Na’vi clan led by the ruthless Varang, who joins forces with Miles Quaritch as the battle for Pandora’s future escalates.

The Woman in Cabin 10

Travel journalist Lo Blacklock witnesses a woman being thrown overboard from a luxury yacht, but all passengers are accounted for. As she investigates, she uncovers a conspiracy involving a lookalike and a forged will, putting her own safety in jeopardy.

Goat

This new animated movie follows a small goat named Will who gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play Roarball, a high-intensity, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest and fiercest animals. Ridiculed by his teammates, Will is determined to change the game and show that "small can ball!”

Longlegs

Set in 1990s Oregon, this 2024 mystery-horror thriller follows an FBI agent hunting a serial killer obsessed with the occult. The killer, nicknamed Longlegs, leaves no trace, forcing the agent into a tense and complex investigation.

Missing

Teenager June searches for her mother, Grace, who disappears while on vacation in Colombia. Using security cameras, social media, and GPS, June uncovers secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about her mother.

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The Menu

The 2022 movie follows a foodie and his date as they travel to a remote island for an exclusive dining experience. While the chef presents a lavish tasting menu, each course reveals unexpected and shocking surprises.

Barbarian

Tess rents a Detroit Airbnb only to find it double-booked. After spending the night, she discovers a hidden basement and the terrifying secrets within. The plot unfolds as she confronts unexpected dangers and hidden truths.

Fractured

Ray Monroe brings his wife and injured daughter to a hospital, but wakes to find all records of them gone. Convinced something sinister is happening, he tries to uncover the truth, leading to a suspenseful and twisting narrative.