The weekend has arrived! While some are worn out from a busy week, others just want to stay in, and some are looking to relax without feeling unproductive. Whatever your vibe, swapping endless scrolling for a good movie is always a win. That’s why The New Times has rounded up a list of fresh releases to enjoy this weekend. Here’s the list: ALSO READ: Weekend watchlist: True story movies you shouldn't miss My Oxford Year Start your weekend with a romantic drama starring Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest, known from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The story follows Anna, an American student who travels to Oxford to pursue her dream, only to meet the charming local, Jamie, whose life intertwines with hers in unexpected ways. Relatable and heartfelt, Anna’s journey invites viewers to reflect on embracing life and making the most of each day. Night Always Comes This intense drama follows Lynette, a woman desperate to raise $25,000 overnight to save her home. Facing eviction in a city she can no longer afford, she plunges into a dangerous, all-night struggle that tests her limits and will keep you on the edge of your seat. The Pickup A comedy-heist adventure starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson. Murphy plays Russell, a seasoned armored truck driver planning for retirement, while Davidson is Travis, a rookie hoping to join the police. Their routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when they are ambushed by Zoe (Keke Palmer), a clever thief with her own agenda. Chaos ensues as the mismatched duo navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one disastrous day that keeps getting worse. War of the Worlds 2025 Starring Ice Cube as a U.S. government computer security analyst, this sci-fi thriller explores the chaos that unfolds when an alien attack disrupts his daily life. Accustomed to virtual threats, he must now confront extraterrestrial danger and uncover secrets the government may be hiding. ALSO READ: Seven movies to add to your weekend watchlist Death of a Unicorn A darkly comedic adventure featuring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as a father and daughter who accidentally kill a unicorn, triggering a deadly hunt by the creature’s parents. A weekend retreat spirals into chaos as they try to survive while navigating the sinister intentions of a billionaire exploiting the unicorn’s miraculous properties. Zootopia 2 No movie list is complete without an animated gem. In this sequel, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are on the trail of a mysterious reptile causing havoc in the mammal metropolis of Zootopia. Their partnership is tested as they go undercover in new areas of the city to crack the case, delivering fun, adventure, and clever twists. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Tom Cruise returns in the eighth installment of the Mission: Impossible series. Ethan Hunt and the IMF team race against time to stop the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence capable of destroying mankind. Action-packed and thrilling, this movie delivers everything fans love about the franchise.
