Here Are All the Movies Releasing in Theaters This Week, Including ‘The Long Walk’

It’s a busy frame for moviegoers, with everything from anime finales and mockumentary send-offs to historical dramas, sports and faith documentaries, and a pair of anniversary re-releases. The week spans Tuesday, September 9, and Friday, September 12, 2025, with a mix of wide and limited openings.

Below you’ll find quick, fact-forward rundowns for each title—cast, creative credits where available, what it’s about in broad strokes, runtime, distributor, and when it lands—so you can map out your watchlist without hunting around.

‘Helloween’ (2025)

This horror release follows a deadly Halloween-night threat and the desperate attempts to stop escalating violence before it spills across a city. The cast features Tee Blackwood, Ben Cluett, Simon Cluett, and Tamsin Dean, and the film runs 1 hour 20 minutes with a limited opening on September 9, 2025.

Built around slasher-thriller beats and masked menace, ‘Helloween’ brings together a U.K. ensemble and a lean feature length designed for brisk, high-tension pacing. The film opens limited as listed, with additional cast, crew, and company information available on standard release notes for the week.

‘Riefenstahl’ (2024)

A biographical documentary, ‘Riefenstahl’ examines the life and legacy of Leni Riefenstahl through archival materials and contemporary perspectives. Participants include Ulrich Noethen, Leni Riefenstahl (in archival materials), Albrecht Knaus, and Raimund le Viseur; it runs 1 hour 55 minutes and opens wide on September 12, 2025 via Kino Lorber.

The film surveys Riefenstahl’s work across decades and the controversies surrounding it, assembling letters, photos, and footage to frame the larger historical record. Wide distribution on September 12 brings the documentary to theaters beyond specialty circuits.

‘Don’t Answer’ (2025)

‘Don’t Answer’ is a thriller that tracks a creeping threat across a small community as officials and residents grapple with mounting danger. The cast includes Jack Amsler, Adrienne Bankert, Joan Robbins, and Annabel Storm, with a limited U.S. opening on September 12, 2025 from Indican Pictures.

Structured as an escalating procedural, the film focuses on the choices people make under pressure and the consequences that follow. Release materials list the ensemble and key crew alongside standard cast, crew, and company information for the week.

‘Traumatika’ (2024)

A horror feature centered on a family pushed to the brink by terrifying, possibly supernatural events, ‘Traumatika’ stars Rebekah Kennedy, Emily Goss, Ranen Navat, and AJ Bowen. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and opens limited on September 12, 2025 from Saban Films.

The story builds from night terrors into full-on peril as loved ones try to understand what is happening and how to survive it. The release is positioned as a fall scare-season entry, with cast, crew, and company information available alongside the week’s listings.

‘The Sound of Music’ (1965)

For its 60th anniversary, ‘The Sound of Music’ returns to theaters in a special limited engagement beginning September 12, 2025 from Fathom Events. The musical stars Julie Andrews as Maria and Christopher Plummer as Captain von Trapp, alongside Eleanor Parker and Richard Haydn, and runs 2 hours 52 minutes.

Directed by Robert Wise and adapted from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s stage musical, the re-release showcases the restored classic on the big screen with its full suite of songs and the Austrian Alps photography. The anniversary engagement runs limited as scheduled this week.

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ (2025)

The next theatrical chapter of the ‘Demon Slayer’ saga sends Tanjiro and the Hashira into Muzan Kibutsuji’s shifting fortress for a climactic confrontation. The English-language voice cast includes Zach Aguilar, Johnny Yong Bosch, Griffin Burns, and Kenji Hamada; the feature runs 2 hours 35 minutes and opens wide on September 12, 2025 from Sony Pictures Releasing.

Produced by Ufotable with returning series creatives, the film scales up the action and stakes as allies are scattered across the labyrinthine castle. This theatrical entry is part of the franchise’s culminating arc and arrives in wide release to accommodate demand.

‘Code 3’ (2024)

Set over one chaotic 24-hour shift, ‘Code 3’ follows paramedics navigating emergencies, burnout, and bond-building on the job. The cast features Rainn Wilson, Lil Rel Howery, Aimee Carrero, and Rob Riggle; it runs 1 hour 44 minutes and opens limited on September 12, 2025 via Aura Films.

The action-comedy blends ambulance calls with sardonic workplace banter, spotlighting the mentorship between a veteran medic and a newcomer. The film arrives as a limited release with standard cast, crew, and company information listed for the week.

‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ (2025)

Set in the early 1930s, ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ reunites the Crawley family and household staff for one last big-screen chapter. The ensemble includes Michelle Dockery, Joanne Froggatt, Elizabeth McGovern, and Paul Giamatti; it runs 2 hours 3 minutes and opens wide on September 12, 2025 from Focus Features.

Written in continuity with the long-running series, the story weaves family fortunes, romance, and social change, with familiar faces returning alongside select new characters. The wide release caps the franchise’s theatrical run with a final bow for fans.

‘The Long Walk’ (2025)

Based on the Stephen King novel published under the Richard Bachman pen name, ‘The Long Walk’ follows a dystopian endurance contest where teenage competitors must keep moving—stop for too long and they are eliminated—until only one remains. The film stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, and Tut Nyuot; it runs 1 hour 48 minutes and opens wide on September 12, 2025 from Lionsgate.

The adaptation keeps the focus on the psychological toll and shifting alliances among the entrants as the miles grind on. The cast topline reflects a youth-heavy ensemble matched to the story’s premise, with additional cast and crew details in this week’s materials.

‘Dreams’ (2024)

From Norway, ‘Dreams’ is a coming-of-age drama that follows a teenager negotiating first love, boundaries, and family expectations. The cast includes Ella Øverbye, Selome Emnetu, Ane Dahl Torp, and Anne Marit Jacobsen; runtime is 1 hour 50 minutes, with a limited U.S. opening on September 12, 2025 from Strand Releasing.

Set against Oslo backdrops, the film explores the push-pull between private desires and public rules, with a focus on intergenerational conversations. Strand’s rollout brings the title to U.S. art-house venues as part of its international slate.

‘Toy Story’ (1995)

Pixar’s original feature returns to theaters in a 2025 re-release beginning September 12, 2025 from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. ‘Toy Story’ features the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, and Jim Varney, and runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

Directed by John Lasseter, the film pairs Woody and Buzz on a rescue that tests loyalties and friendship, introducing characters and world-building that launched the franchise. The limited engagement brings the CG landmark back to the big screen for its anniversary year.

‘The Triumph of the Heart’ (2025)

A historical drama about St. Maximilian Kolbe, ‘Triumph of the Heart’ recounts the Polish priest’s 1941 act of sacrifice at Auschwitz. The cast includes Armand Procacci, Anthony D’Ambrosio, Christopher Sherwood, and Sharon Oliphant; the film runs 1 hour 58 minutes and opens wide on September 12, 2025 from Outsider Pictures.

The production presents Kolbe’s vocation, arrest, and ultimate decision in the camp, framing the story through both personal faith and historical record. The wide release positions the title for faith-based and history-minded audiences.

‘Women in Christ’ (2025)

‘Women in Christ’ is a documentary spotlighting women whose lives of service and leadership are shaped by their Christian faith. Featured participants include Kimberly Dowdell, Fernanda Bohme, Esther Jackson-Stowell, and Debra Bonner; the film runs 1 hour 40 minutes and opens limited on September 12, 2025 from Purdie Distribution.

Organized as a series of profiles and testimonies, the documentary emphasizes community work, mentorship, and personal journeys of belief. The release is billed as part of a broader two-part initiative with additional outreach screenings.

‘Clemente’ (2025)

A feature documentary on Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, ‘Clemente’ traces his Pittsburgh Pirates career, humanitarian missions, and enduring legacy. Interview and archival participants include Steve Blass, Roberto Clemente Jr., Bob Costas, and Michael Keaton; the film runs 1 hour 41 minutes and opens limited on September 12, 2025.

The structure combines game footage, contemporary interviews, and historical context to chart Clemente’s impact on and off the field. The limited release brings the film to select theaters as part of a wider specialty-doc slate this fall.

‘Love in Vietnam’ (2025)

An Indo-Vietnamese romance, ‘Love in Vietnam’ follows two young adults whose relationship is tested across borders and family expectations. The film stars Avneet Kaur, Shantanu Maheshwari, Gulshan Grover, and Farida Jalal; it runs 2 hours 12 minutes and opens limited on September 12, 2025 from Reliance Entertainment.

Shot across Vietnam and India, the production blends travel, music, and family drama as the couple navigates work and cultural pressures. The limited theatrical launch introduces the cross-border collaboration to U.S. audiences.

‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ (2025)

The sequel to the classic mockumentary returns to the band as they reunite for one last, legally obligated concert and everything that can go wrong does. ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ stars Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Rob Reiner, and Fran Drescher; it runs 1 hour 23 minutes and opens this week in theaters.

The film brings back the on-stage and behind-the-scenes antics in the faux-doc format, with returning performers reprising their iconic roles and new cameos peppered throughout. Standard cast, crew, and company information accompanies this week’s theatrical listings.

Tell us which of these releases you’re planning to catch first—drop your picks in the comments!