Looking for a way to make your weekend more exciting? If you’re deciding what to do, one option is to settle in with a fresh movie or a new series. The New Times has rounded up a selection of recent releases worth checking out. Here’s the list: ALSO READ: 10 must-watch Rwandan, African drama films this weekend Black Rabbit This thriller follows two estranged brothers who find themselves drawn back into each other’s lives through crime, ambition, and unresolved childhood scars. Vince’s gambling debts entangle him with loan sharks, while Jake’s pursuit of success in New York’s nightlife makes him vulnerable. She Said Maybe This film introduces Mavi, a woman raised in Germany who suddenly discovers her Turkish noble heritage. As she steps into a new world of luxury and tradition, she’s forced to confront what this means for her relationships and sense of self. It’s an emotional journey of identity and belonging, ideal for anyone who enjoys culture-driven drama with a romantic edge. The Girlfriend A psychological thriller that plays with perspective, this series pits a wealthy art gallery owner against her son’s new girlfriend. Laura suspects Cherry, the mysterious newcomer, of being manipulative and hiding a troubling past but the truth isn’t clear. Him Cameron Cade is a rising football star whose dreams collapse after a violent attack leaves his career in doubt. Just as hope fades, his idol Isaiah White offers him training at a secluded compound. What begins as mentorship slowly morphs into something far more sinister, creating a tense story about ambition, manipulation, and survival. The Conjuring: Last Rites The latest installment in the Conjuring franchise takes paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren to Pennsylvania in 1986, where a family is plagued by a malevolent demon. True to the series’ chilling style, the film combines haunted-house scares with deep emotional stakes. ALSO READ: True story movies you shouldn't miss Eleanor The Great After losing her best friend of seventy years, Eleanor, now ninety, moves to New York City in search of a fresh start. Adjusting to life in a bustling city at her age proves challenging, until she strikes up an unexpected friendship with a nineteen-year-old student. Warm, funny, and tender, this story about connection across generations is the kind of film that leaves you smiling long after it ends. Alice in Borderland (Season 3) The hit Japanese survival series returns with new deadly games. Arisu and his friends remain trapped in a parallel-reality Tokyo where survival depends on playing high-stakes, card-based challenges. This season raises the intensity with more twisted puzzles, higher risks, and unexpected alliances. English Teacher Evan Marquez, a high school teacher in Austin, Texas, is caught between personal principles and the messy realities of school life. Trying to stay true to himself often lands him in awkward, funny, and sometimes political situations. Relay In this drama, a bribe broker carefully navigates corrupt deals between powerful companies and their rivals. His system works until he breaks his own rules to protect a client, throwing him into dangerous new territory.
