January isn’t ending quietly! This week brings a mix of exciting new movies to theaters, including a gripping survival story, a thrilling post-apocalyptic adventure, and a funny documentary. Here’s a look at what’s playing.
Linda Liddle and Bradley Preston are colleagues, and Linda needs Bradley’s approval for a promotion. She doesn’t like him, and he creates a difficult work environment, even demanding she prove herself during a trip to Bangkok. When their trip takes an unexpected turn and they find themselves stranded on a deserted island, they must put their differences aside and cooperate to survive.
- Cast: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien, Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh
- Director: Sam Raimi
- Language: English
- Genre: Survival, Drama, Horror, Thriller
- Release date: January 30, 2026
Iron Lung is a post-apocalyptic horror game set in a world altered by an event called The Quiet Rapture. Players take on the role of a convict tasked with exploring the surface of a desolate moon’s ocean in an unreliable submarine named ‘Iron Lung.’ This game also represents the first time popular YouTuber Mark Fischbach, known as Markiplier, has directed a project.
- Cast: David Szymanski, Mark Fischbach, Caroline Rose Kaplan, Troy Baker, Elsie Lovelock, Isaac McKee
- Director: Mark Fischbach
- Language: English
- Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
- Release date: January 30, 2026
“The Moment” follows a pop star’s challenging journey to success, showing the difficulties of the music industry and how she strives to stay grounded while preparing for her first major arena tour. This film marks singer Charli XCX’s acting debut and will be released worldwide after its premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
- Cast: Alexander Skarsgard, Rachel Sennott, Bertie Brandes, Aidan Zamiri, Charli XCX, Rosanna Arquette, Hailey Benton Gates, Kate Berlant
- Director: Aidan Zamiri
- Language: English
- Genre: Mockumentary
- Release date: January 30, 2026
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2026-01-27 13:23