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The RIP
Directed by Joe Carnahan Rated R • January 16- Netflix
Trust frays when a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a run-down stash house, calling everyone— and everything— into question. Starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Kyle Chandler, Scott Adkins, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Sasha Calle, Nestor Carbonell, and Lina Esco.
Dead Man’ s Wire
Directed by Gus Van Sant Rated R • January 16- In Theaters
Gus Van Sant returns to feature filmmaking with this truecrime story following Tony Kiritsis( Bill Skarsgård), a desperate man who wired a shotgun to a banker’ s( Dacre Montgomery) neck and paraded him through downtown Indianapolis, demanding justice and redemption. The ordeal— broadcast live on radio and television— forever changed how the media covers breaking news. Colman Domingo, Al Pacino, Cary Elwes, and Myha’ la co-star.
Mercy
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov Rated PG-13 • January 23- In Theaters
In the near future, a detective( Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced AI judge( Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate. Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, and Kylie Rogers appear in supporting roles.
The Testament of Ann Lee
Directed by Mona Fastvold Rated R • January 23- In Theaters
The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, stars Amanda Seyfried as the Shaker ' s irrepressible leader, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. The film captures the ecstasy and agony of her quest to build a utopia,
Atropia
Directed by Hailey Benton Gates Rated R • January 23- In Theaters
Fayruz( Alia Shawkat) is the star thespian of Atropia, a fake country the US military has devised for immersive training. Though she takes great pride in her work, Fayruz believes her tenure here is but a stepping stone on the way to an illustrious acting career in Hollywood. When she meets Abu Dice( Callum Turner), an experienced soldier playing the role of an insurgent, their romance quickly threatens their respective ambitions and questions their allegiance to the military and Atropia’ s purpose in this comedic love story.
Send Help
Directed by Sam Raimi Rated NYR • January 30- In Theaters
A survival comedy / horror / thriller about two colleagues( Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’ Brien) who become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’ s a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, and Emma Raimi co-star.
The Moment
Directed by Aidan Zamiri Rated R • January 30- In Theaters
In this mockumentary, a rising pop star( Charli xcx) navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut. Alexander Skarsgård, Rachel Sennott, and Rosanna Arquette also appear. january 2026 illinoisentertainer. com 13