Here’s what’s new in theaters and on streaming this weekend, it’s Admit One.
Zootopia 2 (Theaters)
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Shakira, Idris Elba, Alan Tudyk, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo
Directed by: Jared Bush and Byron Howard
Plot: Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
RT Freshness: 92%
Critic Consensus: “Cleverly layering a thoughtful message onto another crackerjack caper while solidifying Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as one of the most endearing buddy pairings in ages, Zootopia 2 more than justifies a return trip to the big city”
Eternity (Theaters)
Starring: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, John Early, Olga Merediz
Directed by: David Freyne
Plot: In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.
RT Freshness: 77%
Critic Consensus: “Marrying a clever spin on the afterlife with an infectious sweet streak, Eternity is a spiritual successor to classic romantic screwball comedies that’s worthy of their company”
Wildcat (Theaters and VOD/Digital)
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Lewis Tan, Alice Krige, Charles Dance
Directed by: James Nunn
Plot: Follows an ex-black ops team that reunites to pull off a desperate heist and save the life of an eight-year-old girl.
RT Freshness: N/A
Critic Consensus: N/A
Hamnet (Theaters)
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, Jacobi Jupe, David Wilmot, Olivia Lynes
Directed by: Chloé Zhao
Plot: A powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, “Hamlet”.
RT Freshness: 88%
Critic Consensus: “Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare’s masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s astonishing performances”
The Secret Agent (Theaters)
Starring: Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria, Robério Diógenes, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Gabriel Leone, Alice Carvalho, Udo Kier
Directed by: Kleber Mendonça Filho
Plot: Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realizes that the city is not the safe haven he was expecting
RT Freshness: 99%
Critic Consensus: “A thematically rich and visually arresting political thriller, The Secret Agent blends grindhouse stylization with biting social commentary to weave a vividly dangerous yet darkly human tale”
Tinsel Town (Theaters and VOD/Digital)
Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Rebel Wilson, Alice Eve, Derek Jacobi, David Shaw Parker, Adan Osborne, Alicia Ambrose Bayley, Andrew Pollard
Directed by: Chris Foggin
Plot: A washed-up Hollywood action star takes a role in a small English village’s Christmas pageant. With help from the straight-talking choreographer and quirky cast, he embraces the holiday spirit and reconnects with his estranged daughter.
RT Freshness: N/A
Critic Consensus: N/A
The Thing with Feathers (Theaters)
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Richard Boxall, Henry Boxall, Eric Lampaert, David Thewlis, Vinette Robinson
Directed by: Dylan Southern
Plot: Following the death of his wife, a young father’s hold on reality crumbles and a strange presence begins to stalk him from the shadowy recesses of the apartment he shares with his two young sons. A man-like crow, seemingly brought to life from the father’s work as an illustrator, is about to become a very real part of all of their lives, ultimately guiding them towards the new shape their family must take.
RT Freshness: 51%
Critic Consensus: “The Thing with Feathers manages to take flight thanks in part to Benedict Cumberbatch, but choppy characterizations and lack of subtlety make for a rough ride”
Lost Horizon (Theaters)
Starring: Tom Fairfoot, Aimee Botes, Kayla Osburn, Ryan Massie, Alonso Grandio, Joseph Clarke
Directed by: Patrick Garcia
Plot: A former soldier, now working for hire, fights to rescue the innocent in a land torn by war. Facing ruthless enemies and betrayal, he struggles for survival, justice, and redemption.
RT Freshness: N/A
Critic Consensus: N/A
Jingle Bell Heist (Netflix)
Starring: Olivia Holt, Connor Swindells, Lucy Punch, Peter Serafinowicz, Poppy Drayton
Directed by: Michael Fimognari
Plot: Sophia, a sharp-witted retail worker, and Nick, a down-on-his-luck repairman, are small-time thieves with their eyes on the same Christmas Eve score: robbing London’s most notorious department store. Forced into an uneasy alliance, as secrets surface and feelings for each other deepen, Sophia and Nick put their relationship and the heist in jeopardy.
RT Freshness: 60%
Critic Consensus: N/A
