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The Must-See Movies To Add To Your Watch List

Ana de Armas – steely and strong in Ballerina

From starry Hollywood blockbusters to cult-classic comebacks, these are the movies to have on your radar right now

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Ballerina

From the John Wick universe comes this nightmarish neo-noir starring Ana de Armas as ruthless ballerina-assassin Eve Macarro, who embarks on a revenge-fueled odyssey through New York’s criminal underworld to find her father’s killer. The film is a neon-lit fever dream, where explosive action sequences are peppered with delicate ballet routines – and danger lurks around every corner. In movie theaters from June 7

Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega head up an all-star cast in the brilliantly bizarre Death of a Unicorn

Death of a Unicorn

Here comes another offbeat release from the masterminds at indie production company A24. In this twisted tale, Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega play a father-daughter duo who set off an absurd chain of events when they accidentally hit a unicorn with their car. Horror, comedy and tragedy ensue… Prepare for a one-of-a-kind rollercoaster ride. In movie theaters from May 9

The dystopian franchise returns, this time with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, in 28 Years Later

28 Years Later

It’s difficult to believe that it’s been 18 years since the last chapter in Danny Boyle’s iconic series of zombie thrillers. This time around, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes (along with a rumored appearance from original castmember Cillian Murphy) have all been recruited to stave off the zombie apocalypse. If the film’s predecessors are anything to go by, it’s set to be a masterpiece. In movie theaters from June 20

Natalie Portman and John Krasinsky embark on the ultimate adventure in Fountain of Youth

Fountain of Youth

Oscar-winner Natalie Portman and John Krasinski (The Office) join forces as estranged siblings, reunited in their quest to find the mythological ‘fountain of youth’ in this buzzy new release from Guy Ritchie. The trailer promises Indiana Jones levels of adventure, shot against epic backdrops including the Pyramids of Giza and the Pantheon in Rome. Plus, look out for other wonders of the acting world, Stanley Tucci and Domhnall Gleeson, who have hilarious cameos. On Apple TV+ from May 23

The Salt Path recounts the journey – literal, physical and emotional – of the characters portrayed by Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs

The Salt Path

Based on the bestselling memoir by British writer Raynor Winn, this exquisite film is a meditation on grief, loss and legacy. After losing their home while facing a terminal medical diagnosis, Raynor and her husband Moth – played by Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs respectively – embark on a year-long journey down England’s 1,000km South West Coast Path. It’s a nod to films like Eat, Pray, Love and Wild, and will make your heart swell with hope. In movie theaters from May 30

Cate Blanchett stars in Steven Soderbergh’s spy thriller, Black Bag

Black Bag

The inimitable Cate Blanchett helms this spine-tingling, Mr & Mrs Smith-style spy thriller from director Steven Soderbergh. With Michael Fassbender playing her husband and fellow legendary intelligence agent, together they dance a dangerous dance, as she seeks to conceal state secrets that threaten both her life and their marriage. It’s an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster ride, with stellar cameos from Naomie Harris, Pierce Brosnan, Marisa Abela and Tom Burke to boot. In movie theaters now

Ayo Edebiri stars in Opus

Opus

The Bear’s breakout star Ayo Edebiri makes her horror debut in former GQ editor Mark Anthony Green’s first feature film, a twisted tale about a faded pop star named Moretti – played by a brilliantly sinister John Malkovich – who returns to the public eye decades after going missing. There is something of a Midsommar feel to it, as Edebiri (a Moretti superfan) is ushered away to a secluded campsite with a gaggle of fans, where a series of strange events unfolds. In movie theaters now

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