There are a plethora of new wide releases this weekend, but only one Demon Slayer set to rule the box office. If you’re not into that particular anime, you can revisit your friends at Downton Abbey, check out the latest Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, or hang out with the blokes from Spinal Tap 41 years after their first documentary was released.
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: September 5th, August 29th, and August 22nd.
The Long Walk
Stars: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Judy Greer, Mark Hamill
Writer: JT Mollner, Stephen King
Director: Francis Lawrence
Genre: Horror
Plot: In a dystopian United States ruled by a totalitarian regime, a group of young men enter an annual walking contest.
What you should know: The film was shot in chronological order, with one long-take scene shot per day.
Where to watch: In theater
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Stars: Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer
Writer: Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer
Director: Rob Reiner
Genre: Comedy, Music
Plot: The band reunite after a 15-year break for one final concert.
What you should know: This is Rob Reiner's first sequel in his career as a director.
Where to watch: In theaters
The History of Sound
Stars: Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, Chris Cooper, Leo Cocovinis
Writer: Ben Shattuck
Director: Oliver Hermanus
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Plot: Two young men during World War I set out to record the lives, voices and music of their American countrymen.
What you should know: Premiered at Cannes 2025.
Where to watch: In theaters
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Stars: Michelle Dockery, Joanne Froggatt, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville
Writer: Julian Fellows
Director: Simon Curtis
Genre: Drama
Plot: When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.
What you should know: Director Simon Curtis previously helmed Downton Abbey: A New Era.
Where to watch: In theaters
Dreams [Sex, Love]
Stars: Ella Øverbye, Selome Emnetu, Ane Dahl Torp, Anne Marit Jacobsen
Writer/Director: Dag Johan Haugerud
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Plot: Johanne documents her intense crush on her French teacher. Her mother, grandmother end up reading these intimate writings. They're both horrified by the contents but taken by the powerful writing and story. Johanne navigates romantic ideals vs reality, exploring emotions of self-discovery, love, sexuality.
What you should know: Part of the Oslo Trilogy, with Love and Sex, and won the 2025 Berlinale Golden Bear for Best Film.
Where to watch: In theaters
Rabbit Trap
Stars: Dev Patel, Rosy McEwen, Jade Croot, Nicholas Sampson
Writer/Director: Bryn Chainey
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Plot: Married couple Daphne and Darcy Davenport are two musicians who moved from London to a cottage in Wales to complete their new album. By accident they record a mystical sound never heard before and gradually disconnect from reality.
What you should know: This is director Bryn Chainey’s feature directorial debut,
Where to watch: In theaters
Clemente
Writer: David Altrogge, Elise Andert
Director: David Altrogge
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: A chronicle of the life, career, and legacy of Roberto Clemente.
What you should know: Won the Documentary Spotlight Audience Award at SXSW 2024.
Where to watch: In theaters
Happyend
Stars: Makiko Watanabe, Ayumu Nakajima, Shirô Sano, Shina Peng
Writer/Director: Neo Sora
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Plot: In near-future Tokyo, the threat of a catastrophic quake looms. Two friends prank their principal before graduation, leading to school surveillance installation.
What you should know: Won several awards on the film festival circuit in 2024 and 2025.
Where to watch: In theaters
Traumatika
Stars: Rebekah Kennedy, Emily Goss, Ranen Navat, AJ Bowen
Writer: Maxime Rancon, Pierre Tsigaridis
Director: Pierre Tsigaridis
Genre: Horror
Plot: Mikey's night terrors become reality when his mother begins showing signs of demonic possession. What he's about to experience will haunt him for the rest of his life and claim countless lives across generations.
What you should know: This is writer and director Pierre Tsigaridis’s first film since his 2021 feature film debut Two Witches.
Where to watch: In theaters
Looking Through Water
Stars: Michael Stahl-David, David Morse, Cameron Douglas, Ximena Romo
Writer: Zach Dean, Rowdy Herrington, Bob Rich
Director: Roberto Sneider
Genre: Drama
Plot: A father in an attempt to reconnect with his estranged son, invites him to compete in a father-son fishing competition.
What you should know: Cameron Douglas is the son of actor Michael Douglas, who also stars in this film.
Where to watch: In theaters
More New Releases
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (Trailer) from Sony
Code 3 (Trailer)
Toy Story (Trailer) Re-release
Tin Soldier (Trailer)
The Sound of Music (Trailer) Re-release
Sunfish (and Other Stories on Green Lake (Trailer)
New to Streaming
The Wrong Paris (Trailer) on Netflix
Warfare (Trailer) on HBO
Novocaine (Trailer) on Amazon Prime
Screamboat (Trailer) on Peacock
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What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?
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