Archive · 4 Oct 2025
New Films Release Weekend: Haunted Houses and UFC Biopics
This weekend, several new movies are hitting theaters.
'Good Boy' is a horror film told from a dog's perspective.
'Orwell: 2+2=5' is a documentary about the author of '1984' and his views on authoritarianism.
'The Smashing Machine' is a biopic about MMA fighter Mark Kerr.
'Anemone', starring Daniel Day-Lewis, tells a story of two brothers.
'Are We Good' shows Marc Maron dealing with the loss of his partner.
These films cover different topics and will be available in different locations, making this a diverse weekend for moviegoers.
IFC's 'Good Boy,' a dog-perspective horror film, opens in 1,650 theaters.
Neon is releasing 'Orwell: 2+2=5', a documentary on George Orwell, and plans a best documentary awards campaign.
A24's 'The Smashing Machine', a Mark Kerr biopic starring Dwayne Johnson, opens on 3,345 screens.
Ronan Day-Lewis directs and stars in 'Anemone', alongside his father Daniel Day-Lewis.
The documentary 'Are We Good' about Marc Maron has been released.
- Who
- Several new films, including 'Good Boy', 'Orwell: 2+2=5', and 'The Smashing Machine'.
- What
- New movies are opening, spanning genres like horror, documentaries, and biopics.
- When
- Releases occurred this weekend.
- Where
- Various theaters across the US and Canada, with some films having limited release.
- Why
- The films are being released to capitalize on audience interest and capitalize on their specific genres.
- Good Boy (Movie)
- Supernatural horror film from IFC; Directed by Ben Leonberg; Stars Shane Jensen; Opens in 1,650 theaters.
- Orwell: 2+2=5 (Movie)
- Documentary by Neon; Focuses on George Orwell; Directed by Raoul Peck; Premiered at Cannes.
- The Smashing Machine (Movie)
- Biopic of Mark Kerr; Directed by Benny Safdie; Stars Dwayne Johnson; Opens on 3,345 screens.
- Anemone (Movie)
- Ronan Day-Lewis directorial debut; Stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean; Premiered at New York Film Festival.
- Are We Good (Movie)
- Documentary; Follows Marc Maron; Premiere at SXSW