Even a few months into the year, there are quite a few exciting new films yet to be released. Read on and see which titles staff writer Rebecca Rosén is most looking forward to…

Die, My Love (dir. Lynne Ramsay)

Lynne Ramsay’s first film in eight years is an adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s novel of the same name, which concentrates on a mother who begins to lose her grasp of reality after the birth of her child. Although the mere concept of seeing the prominent Scottish filmmaker exploring a woman nearing a breaking point is enough to cause interest, the cast isn’t one to overlook either, which will include Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson and LaKeith Stanfield. Motherhood meets desire, dark humour and violence—sign me up! 

Echo Valley (dir. Michael Pearce)

This film follows a woman who spends her days boarding and training horses at a picturesque place in Southeastern Pennsylvania, only to have her solitude disturbed one night when her wayward daughter arrives on her doorstep frightened and covered in someone else’s blood— a hook if there ever was one! Echo Valley is directed by Michael Peace (Beast), written by Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown) and stars Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, Domhnall Gleeson, Kyle MacLachlan, Fiona Shaw and more. 

Friendship (dir. Andrew DeYoung)

This anticipated film starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson sees the pair nearing a promising start as friends, only to have it all quickly derail when one falls too hard for the other. Seeing a plausible situation pushed to the limit is always captivating, especially with Robinson present. Friendship is written and directed by Andrew DeYoung and—if his collaborations with John Early and Kate Berlant are anything to go by—it looks more than promising. 

If Love Should Die (dir. Mia Hansen-Løve)

The next film by the renowned French filmmaker sees her focusing on Mary Wollstonecraft, an English writer and philosopher best known for her advocacy of women’s rights and her work A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792). Biopics can sometimes be tricky or feel too limiting. But if anyone can bring a breath of freshness, it’s Hansen-Løve with her characteristic explorations of existentialism and realism, as well as intimate character studies. 

Moonglow (dir. Isabel Sandoval)

Isabel Sandoval’s next feature is set in 1970s Manila and will follow a jaded female police detective who, unbeknownst to her colleagues, is the mastermind behind a successful heist. When suddenly paired up with an obsessively truth-seeking detective partner to crack the very crime that she orchestrated, tensions rise. Explorations of personal integrity and one’s moral compass are usually interesting, and the basis of this story is surely gripping— even more so when unravelling in such a distinct setting. 

Nouvelle Vague (dir. Richard Linklater)

In his first project shot entirely in French, Richard Linklater has decided to tackle the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s debut feature, Breathless. While it’s always intriguing to see the outcome when filmmakers craft films about the filmmaking process, this project is particularly captivating as it covers such a pivotal moment in film history. To portray it could have easily felt too intimidating, but speaking in Linklater’s favour is his sheer love and passion for the medium. It’ll also be interesting to see how Guillaume Marbeck as Godard and Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg will fare. 

Sentimental Value (dir. Joachim Trier)

After the major success of The Worst Person in the World, Joachim Trier reunites with some familiar names in his upcoming film, including creative partner Eskil Vogt and actress Renate Reinsve. After the death of their mother, two sisters deal with their estranged father, a once-celebrated filmmaker looking to make a comeback in more ways than one. Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning and Cory Michael Smith will also star in this family drama. 

The Bride! (dir. Maggie Gyllenhaal)

I can’t even begin to fathom what Maggie Gyllenhaal’s second feature will look like, but it sure sounds captivating. Drawing inspiration from James Whale’s 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein, Gyllenhaal’s monster film will see the creation of the Bride, which will notably result in an explosive romance, the attention of the police and radical social change. The film will see Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s Monster and Jessie Buckley as the Bride, with actors Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard and Annette Bening in other roles. 

Editor’s note: While initially set for a 2025 release at the time of writing this article, The Bride! has now been pushed back until 6 March 2026.

The Drama (dir. Kristoffer Borgli)

After the successes that followed Sick of Myself and Dream Scenario, the next film by Norwegian filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli follows a couple, played by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, who in the days leading up to their wedding, end up in a crisis when unexpected revelations derail what one of them thought they knew of the other. It’ll be exciting to see how this story will unravel and where it’ll place itself amongst Borgli’s work.

The Mastermind (dir. Kelly Reichardt)

After 2022’s Showing Up, Kelly Reichardt returns to the big screen with a story of an audacious art heist against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and the burgeoning women’s liberation movement. A period art heist film unravelling within a world marked by shifting social and political dynamics is compelling enough to draw engagement—add John Magaro, Josh O’Connor and Alana Haim into the mix and its appeal is indisputable.