Wild Horse Nine
Genre: Comedy, thriller
Director: Martin McDonagh
Cast: John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Mariana di Girolamo, Ailín Salas, Tom Waits and Parker Posey
Shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup, CIA agents Chris and Lee are dispatched from Santiago to Easter Island by their bureau chief, MJ. As the longtime partners wrestle with their complicated pasts and present conspiracies, Chris develops an unexpected bond with two rebellious students, threatening to send their trip to the remote island in an entirely different direction.
Ghost Soldier
Genre: Action, thriller
Director: William Eubank
Cast: Jim Caviezel, Olivia Thirlby, Beau Knapp, Garret Dillahunt and Shea Whigham
Henry “Fitz” Fitzgerald is a former US Special Forces soldier who has left his military past behind to live quietly off the grid in Wyoming. However, when a powerful foreign corporation attempts to seize land and water belonging to his neighbours, Fitz steps in to protect the community. Armed with advanced weapons and years of military training, he becomes a one-man army against those threatening his home.
Godzilla Minus Zero
Genre: Action, adventure, science fiction
Director: Takashi Yamazaki
Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yuki Yamada, Sakura Ando and Miou Tanaka
Set in 1949, two years after the events of Godzilla Minus One, Japan is still struggling to recover from the devastation of war. Just as the country begins to find its footing and rebuild its future, a new threat emerges, threatening to destroy the fragile peace and plunge humanity into another nightmare.
Break Me to Make Me
Genre: Drama, Faith-Based
Director: Marshin Cupido
Cast: Jolene Martin, Rushney Ferguson, Ilse Sitzer, Shaquille Esau.
It is based on a true story and the memoir Break Me To Make Me by Tracey Lynne Isaacs. When her circumstances push her to the absolute brink, she reaches a pivotal moment of complete surrender. By placing her life and brokenness entirely in the hands of God, she begins a grueling but restorative path toward healing. The story beautifully illustrates how profound pain can be systematically dismantled and repurposed into a higher spiritual calling, offering a moving testament to resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of faith.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
Genre: Action, fantasy, adventure
Director: Nitesh Tiwari
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey and Sunny Deol
Based on the celebrated ancient Indian epic, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend tells the story of Prince Rama, a man bound by duty and sacrifice, and Ravana, an immortal king driven by vengeance. As their destinies collide, an epic battle unfolds, exploring themes of love, courage, righteousness and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
The film is scheduled to arrive in South African cinemas in Hindi and other language versions, depending on the cinema chain.
Other cinema events to look out for
Alongside the new releases, there’s also something special for music fans this week.
Stray Kids World Tour ‘RUN IT’ Live Viewing
Genre: Music, concert
Featuring: Stray Kids
Stray Kids bring their world tour to the big screen with a special concert screening from Tokyo Dome in Japan. Fans will get the opportunity to experience the group’s energetic performances, choreography and impressive stage production in a cinema setting.
