Here Are All the Movies Releasing in Theaters This Week, Including ‘Grand Prix of Europe’

Moviegoers have a lot to choose from this week! New releases include the latest installment in the ‘Predator’ series, critically acclaimed dramas from the Cannes Film Festival, concert films, heartwarming holiday romances, a fun animated racing movie, and compelling biographical stories. Here’s a quick guide to each film arriving between November 5th and 7th, 2025, with details on the plot, cast, and what makes each one special. Check it out and decide what you want to see!

‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’ (2025)

Sepideh Farsi’s documentary chronicles the daily life in Gaza through over 200 video calls with a young woman named Fatima Hassouna, documenting the impact of ongoing bombardment and the connection they build over months. The 113-minute film, which premiered at Cannes’ ACID on May 15, was directed, produced, filmed, and edited by Farsi, with a score by Cinna Peyghamy. It’s a co-production of France, Palestine, and Iran, and is in English and Arabic. The film opens on November 5, 2025.

‘Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago – The Ultimate Director’s Cut’ (2021)

Sylvester Stallone has revisited his 1985 film Rocky IV, creating a new edit for release in 2025. This version includes restored and previously unseen footage, and changes key scenes like the fight in Moscow and Apollo Creed’s death. The robot subplot and the pacing of the fight sequences have also been reworked. The film stars Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, and Brigitte Nielsen, and features music by Bill Conti alongside classic 1980s tracks. This director’s cut will return to theaters on November 5, 2025.

‘Mary J. Blige: For My Fans’ (2025)

Experience Mary J. Blige’s electrifying sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden, filmed during her For My Fans Tour. This special film includes all her classic hits like ‘Be Without You,’ ‘Family Affair,’ and ‘No More Drama,’ plus songs from her album ‘Gratitude.’ It’s more than just a concert – you’ll also see behind-the-scenes footage and surprise guests. The film will be shown in theaters on November 5, 2025, with an extra showing on November 8th.

‘Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring’ (2025)

This heartwarming holiday movie, based on a book by bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, tells the story of a military widow looking for a precious family ring. During her search, she encounters a charming antique dealer and receives surprising news just before Christmas. The film features Jana Kramer, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Kelsey Grammer, Jessie James Decker, and Debbie Winans. Expect a touching story centered around love, family, and faith, typical of Kingsbury’s work. It will be released on November 6, 2025.

‘Lost & Found in Cleveland’ (2025)

This film follows several people in a Midwestern city over the course of a day, as an antiques appraisal show comes to town. Their lives unexpectedly connect in funny and touching ways. The movie, co-written and co-directed by Marisa Guterman and Keith Gerchak, features a cast including Martin Sheen, Dennis Haysbert, June Squibb, Stacy Keach, Yvette Yates Redick, and Santino Fontana. It premiered at film festivals in 2024 and is now being released in select theaters, beginning November 6th, with more screenings added on November 7th, 2025.

’31 Candles’ (2025)

Jonah Feingold’s new romantic comedy follows a 31-year-old Jewish filmmaker who decides it’s time to have his bar mitzvah. As he works on his mitzvah project, he navigates complicated relationships with an ex, a casual partner, family expectations, and a new crush. The film, produced by Good Trouble Films and distributed by Level 33 Entertainment, is about 90 minutes long and set in modern-day New York City. It will be released on November 7, 2025.

‘Stone Cold Fox’ (2025)

Set in 1986, this action-packed thriller centers on Fox, who flees a harmful cult and embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her sister. Meanwhile, a powerful crime boss dispatches a corrupt police officer to hunt her down. The film, directed and co-written by Sophie Tabet, features a cast including Kiernan Shipka, Krysten Ritter, Kiefer Sutherland, Lorenza Izzo, Jamie Chung, Karen Fukuhara, and Mishel Prada. Vertical Entertainment will release the movie in theaters on November 7, 2025.

‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

Director Dan Trachtenberg is back with a new Predator film that explores the Predator culture through the eyes of a young, exiled Predator who teams up with an android. Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi star in the movie, written by Patrick Aison and Brian Duffield, with cinematography by Jeff Cutter. Early reports indicate a PG-13 rating, focusing on the alien world and battles between non-human characters, but still delivering exciting sci-fi action. The film premiered in Hollywood on November 3rd and will be released nationally on November 7, 2025.

‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ (2025)

Director Ira Sachs’s new film portrays a day in the life of photographer Peter Hujar in 1974, drawing from actual conversations Hujar had with writer Linda Rosenkrantz. Ben Whishaw stars as Hujar, and Rebecca Hall plays Rosenkrantz. The film debuted at Sundance and has been shown at several prominent film festivals. Janus Films and Sideshow will distribute the movie, which has garnered attention for Whishaw’s challenging dialogue and its simple, focused approach. It will be released on November 7, 2025.

‘Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness’ (2025)

Directed by Johnny Depp, this film tells the story of artist Amedeo Modigliani (played by Riccardo Scamarcio) during a chaotic three days in 1916 Paris. Modigliani struggles with police, personal problems, and potential career breakthroughs. The movie is based on a play by Dennis McIntyre, with the screenplay written by Jerzy and Mary Olson-Kromolowski. Al Pacino plays a collector, and the film also features Stephen Graham. Filmed in Budapest, it will be released in North America by Vertical on November 7, 2025.

‘I Wish You All the Best’ (2025)

Tommy Dorfman’s first film as writer and director is based on the popular novel by Mason Deaver. It tells the story of Ben, a teenager who identifies as nonbinary, and their journey to start over after being forced to leave home. Ben reconnects with a sister they hadn’t seen in a while and finds help from a teacher and a new friend. The film stars Corey Fogelmanis, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Alexandra Daddario, Cole Sprouse, and Lena Dunham. It premiered at SXSW in 2024 and will be released in theaters on November 7, 2025, by Lionsgate.

‘Grand Prix of Europe’ (2025)

This animated sports comedy celebrates Europa-Park’s 50th anniversary with a fun, continent-spanning race starring Ed and Edda Euromaus. The voice cast includes well-known British actors like Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Gemma Arterton, Hayley Atwell, and Lenny Henry. Volker Bertelmann composed the music, and the film is produced by MACK Magic with distribution handled by Warner Bros. and others. Marketing highlights the film’s family-friendly nature and special attractions available at the park. It will be released on November 7, 2025.

‘Long Shadows’ (2025)

William Shockley’s new western thriller, starring Dermot Mulroney, Dominic Monaghan, and Jacqueline Bisset, is a story of revenge set in the Old West. Quiver Distribution will release the film in North America on November 7, 2025, after acquiring the rights earlier this year. Tiki Tane Pictures produced the film, which also features Chris Mulkey, Ronnie Gene Blevins, and Anthony Skordi.

‘Die My Love’ (2025)

Lynne Ramsay directs this film, based on Ariana Harwicz’s novel, about a young mother named Grace who struggles with severe postpartum depression and psychosis after moving to Montana. The movie stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, with supporting roles played by LaKeith Stanfield, Nick Nolte, and Sissy Spacek. It debuted at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and will be released in the U.S. by Mubi. Seamus McGarvey handled the cinematography, and the screenplay was written by Ramsay, Enda Walsh, and Alice Birch. The film is scheduled to open on November 7, 2025.

‘Nuremberg’ (2025)

I just saw James Vanderbilt’s new historical drama, and it’s a fascinating, if unsettling, look at the lead-up to the Nuremberg trials. The film is based on a true story, adapting Jack El-Hai’s book about psychiatrist Douglas Kelley – brilliantly played by Rami Malek – who was tasked with evaluating Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe). Michael Shannon delivers a strong performance as Robert H. Jackson, and the supporting cast, including Leo Woodall, John Slattery, and Richard E. Grant, all add depth. Dariusz Wolski’s cinematography is beautiful, and Brian Tyler’s score really enhances the tension. It premiered at TIFF and will be hitting theaters November 7th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics. It’s a compelling, thought-provoking film that I recommend checking out.

‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ (2025)

This animated film is based on the true story told in Amélie Nothomb’s autobiography. Directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, it follows a Belgian girl growing up in Japan and discovering the world around her. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025, then screened at Annecy. An English dub will be available when it’s released in the U.S. The film is a production of Maybe Movies and Ikki Films, with Haut et Court handling distribution in France. It will be released on November 7, 2025.

‘All That We Love’ (2025)

I’m really excited about Yen Tan’s new movie! It’s a funny and touching story about a woman named Emma, played by Margaret Cho, who’s dealing with a lot after her dog passes away – her kids have left home, she’s starting to rethink her life, and her ex-husband suddenly reappears. The cast is fantastic too, with Kenneth Choi, Alice Lee, Atsuko Okatsuka, Devon Bostick, Missi Pyle, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson all involved. It premiered at Tribeca and will be out November 7, 2025 – I can’t wait! Clay Liford helped write it, Jon Keng did the cinematography, and Jon Natchez composed the music, so it’s shaping up to be something special.

‘Sarah’s Oil’ (2025)

Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, this film tells the true story of Sarah Rector, an Oklahoma girl who became one of the youngest African American millionaires in the early 1900s after oil was found on the land she inherited. The movie is based on Tonya Bolden’s book, ‘Searching for Sarah Rector,’ and stars Naya Desir-Johnson as Sarah, alongside Zachary Levi, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Garret Dillahunt. Kingdom Story Company and Wonder Project produced the film, with distribution by Amazon MGM Studios. It’s rated PG, runs approximately 103-104 minutes, and will be released on November 7, 2025.

Share your plans: which of these are you seeing first this week—drop your picks in the comments!

2025-11-04 18:23