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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

April 1996 •English

Dr. Clayton Forrester figures he can rule the world if he deadens his subjects' brains by making them endure terrible movies. Exploiting his access to nearby satellite-dwellers Mike Nelson and his robot pals, Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo, Forrester makes them watch "This Island Earth", a cheesy 1950s spaceship film. But when Mike and friends make funny comments throughout the movie and others that follow, Forrester's plan looks increasingly flimsy.

THE GREAT CLOCK OF 1882

Invalid date •English

After 139 years, a comet with the power to manipulate time and space passes by earth, bringing nothing but chaos. A complex narrative involving multiple versions of characters named Matthew and Sarah. They experience strange occurrences related to a passing comet, leading to a loop of tragic events.

Dark Skies

September 1996 •English

In 1960s America, a young couple struggle to expose the truth about a hidden alien invasion, while a secret government organization follows its own agenda in dealing with the threat.

Black Hole

May 2024 •French

In Search of Tomorrow

February 2022 •English

A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.

The Perfect Date

September 2023 •Spanish

In a bleak dystopian future, Elena, a kind young woman decides to accompany Javier, a withdrawn office worker, inside a small Mexico City restaurant. Almost by chance, both believe they have found her ideal companion, causing Javier an urgency to invite Elena back to his house to continue their evening together. Before leaving, Elena reveals to Javier that she is a 'Synthetic' (an organic android), unleashing a night that goes from being a "perfect date", to being like all the other nights of this future: revealing the worst side of humanity through Javier, but surprisingly, the best as creators through Elena.

Straatcoaches vs Aliens

February 2025 •Dutch

Best friends Amin and Mitchell work as street coaches in the lively neighbourhood of Schijndrecht. Not exactly a flashy job, but that changes when residents suddenly turn into creepy, slimy creatures. Together with a motley crew of local residents, the duo gets the ultimate chance to prove themselves.

May You Live To See The Dawn

October 2024 •English

Kamen Rider Zi-O NEXT TIME: Geiz, Majesty

February 2020 •Japanese

It's September 2018, and a group of high school students are more than ever excited to pursue their dreams. Sougo Tokiwa wants to become a desirable king, and Keito "Geiz" Myokoin works tirelessly to become the true judo champion while trying to impress his crush, Alpina Tsukuyomi. However, one day Geiz suffers a career-ending injury during a judo match in a judo tournament, forcing him to give up his dream of become a judo champion. While still grieving, he was met by a mysterious man, who wanted to give Geiz a Ridewatch and a Driver. "My name is Woz, I came here to guide you to become a savior. If not, Sougo Tokiwa will become the worst and evillest demon king." Meanwhile, a new transfer student leads him to nothing but one grand conspiracy.

Nada Nadie Nunca

May 2023 •Spanish

Hidden Face

October 2024 •French

Arachnid

June 2001 •English

Mercer's brother, an amateur pilot, crashes on an island and is killed by a giant spider. A year later, when Mercer goes in search of him, she discovers a breed of poisonous arachnids ready to attack.

2025: The World Enslaved by a Virus

January 2021 •English

In a post-apocalyptic world brought on by the Coronavirus, communism runs rampant, meetings are forbidden and Christianity is illegal. A band of young believers launch an underground revolution to reunite Christians and regain freedom from their oppressive superiors.

Dune: Part Three

December 2026 •English

The third installment in the Dune franchise, based on the second novel in the series, Dune: Messiah. Details TBA.

Palimpsest

April 2024 •Finnish

Two elderly roommates at a hospice are randomly selected for a Gene-Therapy Trial that rejuvenates their bodies, making them younger. Given a second chance at love, lust and life, with the memories of their past life intact, they now must find their place in a new world that has left them behind.

Dead Space: Downfall

October 2008 •English

On a deep space mining mission to a remote planet, an ancient religious relic - thought to be proof of the existence of God - is unearthed and brought aboard. When the unholy artifact unleashes a long-dormant alien race, its glimpse of Heaven transforms the ship into a living Hell. A prequel to the events of the 2008 video game Dead Space.

Catch

November 2018 •English

A pair of rogue scientists use ancient runes to open a portal to an unknown dimension. While conducting tests they learn the hard way that some doors should be never be opened.

Le tueur du premier mai

May 2024 •French

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

February 2023 •French

A lost cat, a giant talkative frog and a tsunami help a bank employee without ambition, his frustrated wife and a schizophrenic accountant to save Tokyo from an earthquake and find a meaning to their lives.

Walden

September 2021 •English

After returning from a year-long Moon mission, Cassie, a NASA botanist, finds herself in a remote cabin in the woods, where her estranged twin sister, Stella, a former NASA architect, has found a new life with climate activist Bryan. Old wounds resurface as the sisters attempt to pick up the pieces of the rivalry that broke them apart.