Here Are All the Movies Releasing in Theaters This Week, Including ‘Tron: Ares’

There’s a little bit of everything hitting the big screen this week of October 6, 2025—prestige dramas, a couple of high-octane sci-fi and crime stories, faith-based true tales, a buzzy comedy from Canadian cult favorites, and two beloved classics returning to theaters. Below you’ll find quick, useful rundowns of the plots and creative teams behind each title, plus cast highlights, so you can zero in on what to see and when.

Dates below match their respective day this week so you can plan your outings. Where relevant, we’ve included directors, writers, and notable roles, along with source material and franchise context. No release pattern details—just the essentials you need about the movies themselves.

‘The Devil’s Rejects’ (2005)

Rob Zombie writes and directs this grim sequel in his Firefly saga, following the murderous trio Baby (Sheri Moon Zombie), Otis (Bill Moseley), and Captain Spaulding (Sid Haig) as they flee a relentless lawman, Sheriff John Quincy Wydell (William Forsythe). Expect a sun-baked road-horror odyssey with 1970s grindhouse flavor and needle-drops, continuing threads set up in ‘House of 1000 Corpses’. It returns to theaters on October 6, 2025.

Behind the camera, Phil Parmet handles cinematography and Glenn Garland edits; composer Tyler Bates provides the score. The film originated at Lions Gate Films and became a cult favorite for Zombie’s brutal, black-comedy tone and the Firefly family’s mythology, later extended in ‘3 from Hell’.

‘Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story’ (2025)

Arriving October 7, 2025, this documentary centers on Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews, charting his career highs, diagnosis with a debilitating illness, and the spiritual encounter with a broken statue of the Virgin Mary that reshaped his life. Jonathan Cipiti directs, with Matthews participating as producer and on-camera subject.

The film interweaves archival radio footage and present-day reflections to trace Matthews’ path from shock-jock celebrity to faith-driven advocate. Producers include Eric Groth and Megan Harrington; runtime is approximately 95 minutes.

‘The Lost Station Girls’ (2025– )

Debuting October 8, 2025, this six-episode French true-crime drama series follows the two-decade investigation into the murders and disappearances of young women in Perpignan (1995–2001). Camille Razat leads an ensemble with Hugo Becker and Mélanie Doutey. The series was developed for Disney+, with production by Itinéraire.

Created by Gaëlle Bellan and produced by Virginie Sauveur, the show focuses on victims and families as much as investigators, drawing on real cases that gripped southern France. Episodes run about 52 minutes each, making this a compact binge around its October 8 roll-out.

‘Anemone’ (2025)

On October 10, 2025, Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting under the direction of his son Ronan Day-Lewis, co-writing a family-trauma drama set in northern England. Sean Bean plays Jem, who seeks out his estranged brother Ray (Day-Lewis), drawing in Samantha Morton and Samuel Bottomley as tensions rooted in past violence surface.

The film features cinematography by Ben Fordesman and music by Bobby Krlic. Early festival write-ups emphasize intimate performances and a somber, psychological mood as the brothers confront legacies of conflict and the impact on the next generation.

‘Soul on Fire’ (2025)

Arriving October 10, 2025, this biographical drama adapts John O’Leary’s memoir ‘On Fire’, with Joel Courtney portraying O’Leary, William H. Macy as legendary St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck, and John Corbett as Dennis. Sean McNamara directs from a script by Gregory Poirier; the film tracks O’Leary’s recovery from life-threatening childhood burns and the community—and baseball—support that followed.

Mark Isham composes the score. Production companies include Affirm Films and Brookwell McNamara Entertainment, reflecting the story’s inspirational, faith-forward angle while maintaining a grounded, true-events framework around its October 10 date.

‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ (2025)

Opening October 10, 2025, Bill Condon writes and directs this musical drama adaptation of the Kander and Ebb stage show (itself based on Manuel Puig’s novel). Jennifer Lopez plays the glamorous screen siren Aurora, with Diego Luna as political prisoner Valentín and Tonatiuh as Molina. Costumes by Colleen Atwood play a key role in the film’s lavish musical numbers.

Artists Equity (Ben Affleck and Matt Damon) backed the production; Condon reunites with cinematographer Tobias A. Schliessler. The Sundance-premiered feature emphasizes the prison-cell bond between Valentín and Molina and the seductive, cinematic figure of the Spider Woman weaving through their imaginations.

‘Roofman’ (2025)

Hitting screens October 10, 2025, Derek Cianfrance dramatizes the true story of Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger who robbed McDonald’s restaurants through rooftop entries, later hiding for months inside a Toys “R” Us. Kirsten Dunst co-stars as Leigh, with Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, and Peter Dinklage supporting.

Cianfrance co-writes with Kirt Gunn; Andrij Parekh serves as cinematographer and Christopher Bear provides the score. Festival reviews note the film’s blend of heist ingenuity and intimate character study, anchored by Tatum and Dunst’s performances.

‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ (2025)

Opening October 10, 2025, Matt Johnson expands his cult series into a feature that sends Matt and Jay on a time-travel misadventure to 2008 after a botched publicity stunt. Johnson directs and co-writes with Jay McCarrol; the cast includes Jared Raab and frequent collaborators, with Neon handling U.S. distribution.

Expect the meta-comedy’s trademark mash-up of pop-culture references and found-footage antics as the duo chase a long-promised Rivoli gig. Festival stops included SXSW and TIFF’s Midnight Madness, where the film drew raves from cult-comedy devotees.

‘100 Meters’ (2025)

Arriving October 10, 2025, this animated sports drama features voice performances by Pressly James Crosby (as Kawano), David Cui Cui (Zaitsu), Jun’ya Enoki (Numano), and Eli Huresky (Young Komiya). The story follows student-athletes whose 100-meter ambitions collide with personal hurdles and team dynamics.

The film’s cast list indicates a large ensemble of sprinters and classmates, with multiple roles assigned to key voice actors. It’s positioned as a character-driven track-and-field narrative tied to high-school competition and mentorship.

‘Edgar Allan Poe’s The Oval Portrait’ (2025)

Opening October 10, 2025, Adrian Langley writes, directs, shoots, and edits this gothic thriller inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. The plot draws three strangers—a thief, an artist, and a shopkeeper—into the orbit of a haunted painting and the vengeful spirit connected to it. Cast includes Simon Phillips (Grayson), Louisa Capulet (Gora), Paul Thomas (Julian), Michael Swatton (Whitlock), and Colby Frost (Richard).

Blue Fox Entertainment handles distribution; Andrew Morgan Smith composes. Trailers emphasize an Italian-chateau setting, cursed art, and escalating possession themes as the portrait’s secret unravels.

‘Beast of War’ (2025)

Landing October 10, 2025, writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner blends WWII-squad drama with survival-horror as a group of young Australian soldiers confronts an apex predator off a hostile coastline. Mark Coles Smith, Joel Nankervis, Sam Delich, and Lee Tiger Halley star.

The film leans into practical creature design and period action, with early reviews praising intensity and atmosphere while noting the genre fusion. Well Go USA is releasing in North America.

‘After the Hunt’ (2025)

On October 10, 2025, Luca Guadagnino’s psychological drama follows a college professor, Alma (Julia Roberts), pulled into crisis when her star student (Ayo Edebiri) accuses Alma’s close colleague (Andrew Garfield) of assault, forcing Alma to confront a buried secret. Michael Stuhlbarg co-stars.

Guadagnino directs from an original script, continuing his study of desire and power dynamics. Festival chatter has highlighted the tight ensemble and Roberts’ lead turn amid academic politics.

‘Fairyland’ (2025)

Also playing this week, ‘Fairyland’ adapts Alysia Abbott’s memoir about coming of age in 1970s-80s San Francisco with her father after her mother’s death. Andrew Durham writes and directs; Emilia Jones and Scoot McNairy lead, with Geena Davis, Cody Fern, and Maria Bakalova in support. It’s on the calendar for October 10, 2025 engagements.

The film is produced by American Zoetrope with Sofia Coppola among producers; Michael Penn provides the score and Greta Zozula handles cinematography.

‘Tron: Ares’ (2025)

Dropping into select theaters October 10, 2025, this third entry in the ‘Tron’ saga is directed by Joachim Rønning. The story centers on Ares, a program who crosses into the human world, with Evan Peters, Greta Lee, and Jared Leto starring alongside Jeff Bridges returning to the franchise. Screenplay is by Jesse Wigutow, from a story by Wigutow and David DiGilio, based on characters by Steven Lisberger and Bonnie MacBird.

Producers include Sean Bailey, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook, Jeffrey Silver, Steven Lisberger, and Justin Springer. Expect a continuation of the digital-realm mythology with new real-world stakes.

‘Urchin’ (2025)

Set for October 10, 2025 dates this week, actor-filmmaker Harris Dickinson makes his feature directorial debut with a British drama about a young addict offered a shot at recovery that spirals into a surreal odyssey. Frank Dillane stars with Megan Northam and Shonagh Marie; Dickinson also wrote the script.

The film premiered at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard in May 2025, where Dickinson won the FIPRESCI Prize and Dillane took Best Actor for the section. Production companies include BBC Film and BFI among others.

‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ (2025)

A24’s psychological comedy-drama opens October 10, 2025, following Linda (Rose Byrne), a therapist and overwhelmed mother whose life collapses after a household disaster triggers a cascade of crises—an ill child, an absent spouse, a missing person, and spiraling sessions with her own therapist. Mary Bronstein writes and directs; cast includes Conan O’Brien and Danielle Macdonald.

Festival acclaim cited Byrne’s lead performance; the project’s producers include Sara Murphy and Ryan Zacarias, with cinematography by Christopher Messina and editing by Lucian Johnston.

‘Darling’ (1965)

Returning to theaters October 10, 2025, John Schlesinger’s Oscar-winning portrait of Swinging London stars Julie Christie as model-actress Diana Scott, whose relationships with broadcaster Robert (Dirk Bogarde) and ad executive Miles (Laurence Harvey) chart a sharp satire of celebrity and moral drift. Frederic Raphael writes.

Shot in London, Paris, and Rome by cinematographer Kenneth Higgins, the film features a celebrated jazz score by John Dankworth and remains a key 1960s British New Wave text.

‘The Dark Crystal’ (1982)

Back on the big screen October 12, 2025, Jim Henson and Frank Oz’s dark-fantasy epic follows Gelflings Jen and Kira on a quest to heal the Crystal and defeat the Skeksis on the world of Thra. David Odell wrote the screenplay from Henson’s story; Trevor Jones composed; Oswald Morris shot the film.

The production was groundbreaking for its all-puppet cast realized by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, a landmark in animatronics and world-building that continues to influence fantasy filmmaking.

‘Battle Royale’ (2000)

Also returning October 12, 2025, Kinji Fukasaku’s seminal dystopian thriller adapts Koushun Takami’s novel, placing a class of students on an island for a government-mandated death match. Cast includes Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Tarō Yamamoto, and Chiaki Kuriyama, with a screenplay by Kenta Fukasaku.

The film has multiple cuts (including a longer “Special Edition”) and helped define millennial dystopia on screen, influencing everything from action aesthetics to YA survival narratives. Masamichi Amano composed the score.

Share which of these you’re catching this week—and what you’re most excited to see—in the comments!