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Welcome to the cinematic buffet of 2025 and new movie releases for the weekend of October 10, 2015. The vibes are bold, the breakdowns are theatrical, and the plot twists come with extra sauce. This season’s new releases are serving everything from neon-drenched digital chaos to emotionally scorched earth, and we are absolutely here for it. Whether you’re craving musicals in prison (Kiss of the Spider Woman), fast-food heists (Roofman), maternal meltdowns (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), or existential glow-ups (Tron: Ares), there’s something for every flavor of film nerd. So grab your popcorn, charge your emotional support water bottle, and let’s dive into the drama. The question is, which new movie release is your cup of tea?

New Movie Releases: Kiss of the Spider Woman – Rated R

Picture of Jennifer Lopez in Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) | Courtesy of Lionsgate

Kiss of the Spider Woman is a bold, stylish reimagining of the classic story—this time as a musical with unapologetic flair. This film takes place in a South American prison. It follows Molina, a flamboyant window dresser imprisoned for his sexuality. In order to escape and cope during this, he retells tales of glamorous old movies starring his diva muse. His cellmate, Valentin, is a hardened political activist, and their unlikely bond becomes the emotional core of the story. However, when fantasy and reality blur, the film dives into themes of identity, resistance, and the power of storytelling. This film has vibrant visuals, haunting performances, and a whole lot of theatrical drama. This adaptation doesn’t just sing—it slays.


New Movie Releases: The Roofman – Rated R

Photo of Channing Tatum in Roofman (2025) | © Miramax, Paramount Pictures, & Filmnation

We all love a new movie release that is based on a true story. Roofman is based on the wild true story of Jeffrey Manchester, a former Army Ranger turned fast-food bandit. Instead of your run-of-the-mill stickup, this guy literally cut holes in McDonald’s roofs to rob them. Icon status? Maybe. After escaping prison, he goes full stealth mode and lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months—yes, like a real-life action figure with a criminal twist.

But things get messy when he falls for a single mom and starts catching feelings. Suddenly, his double life isn’t so double anymore, and the walls start closing in. What follows is a suspenseful, slightly unhinged game of cat and mouse with charm, chaos, and a whole lot of “wait, this actually happened?”

New Movie Releases: If I Had Legs I’d Kick You – Rated R

Picture of Rose Byrne in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025) | Courtesy of A24

If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You is a chaotic deep dive into one woman’s unraveling sanity, starring Rose Byrne as Linda—a psychiatrist and mom whose life is imploding thanks to a sick child, a flooded apartment, a missing person, and a husband who’s emotionally MIA. Toss in a patient doing something unspeakable, a hilariously useless therapist played by Conan O’Brien, and A$AP Rocky as a hotel clerk, and you’ve got a dark comedy that’s equal parts anxiety spiral and emotional whiplash. Director Mary Bronstein layers visual metaphors with manic energy, while Byrne delivers a career-defining performance that’s raw, raging, and weirdly relatable. It’s messy, it’s bold, and it’s not here to coddle you—just buckle up and enjoy the breakdown.

New Movie Releases: Tron: Ares – Rated PG-13

Photo of Jared Leto and Jodie Turner-Smith in Tron: Ares (2025) | Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Tron: Ares dives back into the digital frontier with Jared Leto leading the charge as a program sent into the human world. It is a sleek sequel that triples down on visual spectacle and high-concept sci-fi. The film toys with the philosophical tension between AI and humanity. It does this while giving the audience an IMAX-worthy action and a soundtrack that pulses with industrial energy. While the emotional depth might be joining the struggle bus, the movie delivers a stylized thrill ride for fans of the franchise and newcomers alike. Think digital chaos, identity crises, and a whole lot of glowing suits.

New Movie Releases: Soul on Fire – Rated – PG

Movie Poster featuring William H. Macy, John Corbett, Stephanie Szostak, Joel Courtney, DeVon Franklin, and Masey McLain in Soul on Fire (2025) | Courtesy of Affirm Films

Soul on Fire is coming in hot—literally. This new movie release is a drama that dives into the life of a woman whose world is burning down emotionally, spiritually, and maybe even literally. It’s the kind of story that grabs you by the collar and says, “We’re not doing surface-level healing here.” Expect raw intensity, messy relationships, and a protagonist who’s not afraid to confront the flames of her past. It’s giving trauma, transformation, and a whole lot of “I’m not okay, but I’m working on it.” If you like your cinema with soul-searching and a side of scorched earth, this one’s for you.

Final Thoughts

If 2025’s movie lineup proves anything, it’s that storytelling is having a full-blown identity crisis—and we love it. These movie releases aren’t just entertaining; they’re messy, moody, and unafraid to get weird. Whether it’s Rose Byrne spiraling with sass or Jared Leto glowing in existential angst, each release brings its own brand of chaos to the screen. So go ahead, binge the breakdowns, embrace the absurd, and remember: cinema is therapy, but with better lighting and a killer soundtrack.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Entertainment and was syndicated with permission.

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