Anticipated, a list by Michael Mertens

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When a freak cyclone swamps Los Angeles, millions of poisonous spiders terrorize the city. .

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8.9

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A 30-something man living in his van, desperate to buy a home, gets pulled back into a life of crime by his best friend and must confront Mormon gangsters while struggling with the cost of pursuing the American dream.

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47

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When James receives a mysterious letter from his lost love Mary, he is drawn to Silent Hill—a once-familiar town now consumed by darkness. As he searches for her, James faces monstrous creatures and unravels a terrifying truth that will push him to the edge of his sanity.

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Elizabeth Smart's harrowing abduction at 14 from her family's Utah home unfolds through her own words and never-before-seen material.

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A brave girl and her friends must escape a kids television show.

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55

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When fresh-faced Elliot lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy, his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of sex, obsession, power, betrayal and murder.

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10

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Aspiring small-town musician Chito is determined to make it big. When a clip of him performing one of his songs goes viral, he seizes the opportunity and pushes to carve out a place for himself in the new wave of Mexican-American music... and ultimately gets caught in a game more dangerous than anticipated.

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An outcast in a fishing village commissions a husband for herself made out of wicker.

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While on a journey of self-discovery, a resort guest gets swept into an undercover investigation for stolen jewels that turns into an unexpected and adventurous romance.

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Three storylines, spanning thousands of years, intersect and reflect on hope, connection and the circle of life.

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10

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A horror film about a pilot who is the sole survivor of the plane crash in the deep unknown. He must survive in an isolated building where something evil is waiting.

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When a theft goes awry, a veteran pickpocket is sent on a mission through New York to reclaim the stolen goods.

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On August 12th, 1967, in Montana's Glacier National Park, the unthinkable happened: On the same night, nine miles apart, there were not one-but two-fatal grizzly bear attacks.

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10

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Offering unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration — through the eyes of the First Lady-elect herself — step inside Melania Trump's world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and reenters public life with her family. With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, Mrs. Trump returns to one of the world's most powerful roles.

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10

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A rising pop sensation navigates fame and industry pressures while preparing for her arena tour debut, revealing the transformation of underground culture into mainstream success.

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10

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A gangster in modern day Chicago, inspired by the repentance story of the fifth-century saint of the same name.

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15

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A brilliant, principled mercenary with a traumatic past works with an insider to steal a valued asset from Peredor Corporation called “the sphere”. The C & Earth corporation, vying for global dominance, seeks to find a solution to an otherworldly technology via a scientist’s project. Meanwhile, a financial analyst, who despises his job at the powerful investment firm Mutual One, finds himself caught between deadly corporate rivals, financial fraud, and technological espionage, and is ultimately forced to run from a psychopathic military contractor.

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Described as 'a funny and inspiring romantic comedy on finding lasting love and sustaining a healthy relationship at every stage of courtship.'

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45

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Tethered by a frightening conclusion, Maya and the Strangers are locked on an unavoidable, unforgiving collision course — a showdown that proves they’re far from strangers now.

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40

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After Matt's dreams of a picturesque Italian wedding are shattered when his fiancée leaves him at the altar, he embarks on his planned honeymoon across Italy alone, immersing himself in the country's vibrant culture, food, and beauty, meeting Gia along the way.

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10

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Set in NYC, the musically driven comedy centers on Pierre, born as a product of forbidden love between a hawk and a pigeon. Pierre is rejected by both communities. Tired of not fitting in, Pierre sets out on a mission to discover where he truly belongs.

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10

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Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will's new teammates aren't thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that "smalls can ball!" He has to do something he has never done before.

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Dorothy Gale’s granddaughter Emily is tormented by visions, disjointed dreams, and an unshakable sense that reality itself is unraveling. As these disturbances mount, she's drawn toward a shadow world-a dark and magical realm that shouldn't exist. Through chilling encounters and surreal revelations, Emily stumbles into the long-buried legacy of Oz—now a place of ruin, tragedy, and unspeakable horrors.

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Following the brutal murder of her husband, a Kansas highway patrol officer sets out on a journey to track down the perpetrator. As the hunt progresses, she comes to realize the man responsible is a sadistic serial killer, and the depth of his mental depravity and his sinister agenda is more twisted than anyone could have imagined.

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10

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A neighborhood Fourth of July celebration is interrupted by a ferociously bizarre anomaly who overpowers a family in order to teach them how to become better people and more compliant citizens.

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10

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After the breakout success of the song "I Can Only Imagine," MercyMe's Bart Millard is living the dream—sold-out arenas, a devoted fan base, and a thriving career. But behind the spotlight, Bart's past threatens the family he's built, especially the fragile bond with his son, Sam. When hopeful newcomer Tim Timmons joins the band for their biggest tour yet, he unknowingly brings a renewed gratitude to Bart's life through their unlikely friendship. Bart soon discovers that Tim carries hardships—and secrets—of his own, forcing him to face his past and repair his relationships with Sam and his wife, Shannon, before fame costs him what matters most.

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45

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In the late 19th century Caribbean, a former female pirate must protect her family when her past catches up to her.

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42

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When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.

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In the final 24 hours of the world’s toughest selection process, a team of Army Rangers encounters a threat beyond its imagination.

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10

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Described as “an innovative new concert experience”, as it charts Billie Eilish’ Hit Me Hard and Soft tour.

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10

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A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

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Free-spirited Italian chef and reserved British lawyer embark on a whirlwind romance during a destination wedding in coastal Italy.

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10

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The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.

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After losing her mother, Paige's grandfather steps into to become a more responsible guardian. But when a group of criminals show up at their door demanding that Paige's grandpa join them for one last job, she's faced with a decision: let her newly reformed grandpa dip back into his criminal ways, or enlist her three best friends to do the job first.

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10

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Free Eden employee Apple secretly runs a witchy femme cult in the basement of the mall store after hours – with fellow fruits Cherry and Fig. But, when new hire Pumpkin challenges their performative sisterhood, the women are forced to face their own poisons or succumb to a bloody fate. Based on the play Of the Women Came the Beginning of Sin, and Through Her We All Die by Lily Houghton.

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40

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Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm on the eve of her comeback performance.

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43

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A woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.

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63

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Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. She faces off against Emily Charlton, her one-time assistant, now a high-powered executive for a luxury group, with advertising dollars that Priestly desperately needs.

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34

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An aardvark named Gilbert lands the job of shepherding all the animals onto Noah's Ark.

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10

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A horror novelist visits a remote Irish inn to spread his parents’ ashes, unaware the place is rumoured to be haunted by a witch.

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10

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A group of international passengers on a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together and overcome their differences if they hope to escape their sinking plane and the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.

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10

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On Christmas Eve, twins Alfie and Elise struggle with the absence of their father. Elise dreams of escape, while Alfie hides from the world. Their mother gives them a mysterious “Wish Watch,” left by their father. That night, they're visited by the enigmatic Wish Collector, who whisks them away to the Land of Sometimes, a magical place where all four seasons pass in one day. But wishes come with consequences. In this musical adventure, the twins meet extraordinary characters and learn that love, family, and friendship matter more than any wish.

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15

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Jake Bishop has been an exemplary Executive Protection Medic with a distinguished career but life hasn't always been that way for him. There have been miscues, failures, wrong turns and one day he just decides to walk away from it all. His ex boss wants to hire him for one final mission together and when Jake senses redemption for all life's twist and turns, will they survive and can the thought of love save him just in time from a path of destruction. Only time will tell.

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10

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A crew of professional shoplifters known as The Velvet Gang take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven.

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In 1933 Oregon, Samuel Murphy is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal work camp. Warden Clancy tempts him with early release if he smuggles gold through deadly wilderness, but betrayal festers within the crew, and Murphy questions how far he’ll go to see his child again.

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58

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The third installment in the Minions spin-off franchise. Plot TBA.

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Against the backdrop of a cataclysmic event that threatens to engulf humanity, two sisters manage to escape the horror only to find themselves thrust into a perilous struggle for survival, tasked with a mission that holds the fate of mankind in the balance.

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