New Movies Hit Theaters: King Adaptation, Guadagnino Thriller, and More

This week's movie releases are packed with must-see films!

First up is The Life of Chuck, a moving new adaptation of a Stephen King story. Then there's Hunting Witches, a tense thriller from Luca Guadagnino starring Julia Roberts. For laughs, check out The Dinner, a historical comedy by Manuel Gómez Pereira. And for family fun, don't miss Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie.

Plus, there are even more new films hitting theaters, including A Simple Accident, The Debt, Hold My Drink, and The Ugly Stepsister.

Let's dive into some of the highlights:

The Life of Chuck is based on Stephen King's story from If It Bleeds and is directed by Mike Flanagan. Tom Hiddleston stars as Charles Krantz, an ordinary man who becomes unforgettable. He's joined by Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Karen Gillan. The film tells Chuck's life story in reverse, revealing the key moments that shaped him: his work, his music, and his personal struggles.

Hunting Witches boasts an incredible cast, including Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield. Luca Guadagnino, the director of Call Me by Your Name, known for his suspenseful and visually stunning films, is behind the camera. The story follows a teacher who gets caught up in a scandal when a student accuses a colleague. As a dark secret emerges, everyone's lives are in danger.

The Dinner is a historical comedy with a great cast, including Mario Casas, Alberto San Juan, and Antonio Resines. Directed by Manuel Gómez Pereira, it's inspired by the play The Dinner of the Generals. Set after the Spanish Civil War, it's about a group of Republican cooks who try to escape by preparing a banquet for Franco.

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie brings the popular children's series to the big screen. This adventure, which combines animation and live-action, is directed by Ryan Crego and features Gloria Estefan and Kristen Wiig. Gabby and her grandmother Gigi travel to the magical city of Cat Francisco. But their fun is interrupted when an eccentric cat lover, Vera, gets her hands on Gabby's precious dollhouse.

A Simple Accident, from Iranian director Jafar Panahi, won the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. This dramatic thriller starts with a small incident and spirals into a series of escalating consequences. The film highlights Panahi's courage, as he's known for using cinema as a form of political resistance.

The Debt, directed by and starring Daniel Guzmán, is a powerful social drama with thriller elements. Lucas, a 47-year-old man, lives with Antonia, an elderly woman, in a Madrid apartment. An investment fund threatens to turn their building into tourist apartments. The film explores issues like elder care, the economic crisis, guilt, and gentrification. The cast includes Itziar Ituño, Susana Abaitua, Luis Tosar, and Charo García.

Hold My Drink is a Spanish comedy that celebrates the legendary bar El Rincón del Erizo, a comedy hotspot in Spain. Directed by Fernando Ayllón and starring JJ Vaquero, the film tells the "almost" true story of a comedian trying to save his bar, with help from famous Spanish comedians.

Finally, The Ugly Stepsister offers a twisted take on the classic Cinderella story. Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, this film blends comedy, horror, and drama to show the protagonist's struggle to become the queen of the ball. It's a bloody and symbolic story about social pressures and the search for acceptance.