Jason Statham, Jenna Ortega, and A24’s Killer Unicorns Lead This Week’s Must See Films
Following the glitz of awards season, 2025’s cinematic lineup is already heating up with adrenaline-fueled blockbusters, genre-bending thrillers, and poignant indie dramas. Here’s what to watch in theaters now:
Wide Releases: High-Octane Action and Dark Fantasy
- Jason Statham returns to his action-hero roots in A Working Man, directed by David Ayer (Suicide Squad). Co-starring David Harbour and Michael Peña, the film follows a retired soldier dragged into a deadly web of human trafficking after a kidnapping. Critics call it “Statham’s most brutally visceral role since The Beekeeper.”
- A24’s surreal thriller Death of a Unicorn, starring Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd, expands nationwide after its SXSW debut. When a father-daughter duo (Rudd and Ortega) accidentally kill a mythical creature, their cover-up spirals into chaos as they uncover the unicorn’s deadly secret. Co-stars Will Poulter and Richard E. Grant amp up the twisted stakes.
Horror Hits for Midnight Crowds
- Danielle Deadwyler (Till) delivers a chilling performance in The Woman in the Yard. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Orphan), the film follows a widow haunted by a spectral figure predicting her demise. Perfect for fans of psychological terror.
Indie Spotlight: Romance and Heartbreak
- Viet and Nam, praised at Cannes and TIFF, traces the emotional journey of two coal miners (real-life couple Khánh Vân and Trần Anh Khoa) navigating love and separation in rural Vietnam.
- The Friend, starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, explores grief and connection as a teacher (Watts) copes with losing her closest confidant (Murray). Directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel (What Maisie Knew), it’s a tearjerker with Oscar buzz.
Why These Releases Matter
2025’s post-Oscars slate blends franchise firepower (Statham, Ayer) with bold indie storytelling, proving theaters remain a hub for cinematic diversity. With A24 doubling down on audacious narratives (unicorns?!) and horror tapping into existential dread, this week’s releases cater to every moviegoer’s cravings.
March 28 Movie Releases: Action Blockbusters, Killer Unicorns & Indie Gems Hit Theaters”
Your Weekly Guide to What’s New in Cinemas
From Jason Statham’s gritty return to A24’s surreal fantasy and poignant indie dramas, here’s everything hitting theaters this Friday, March 28:
Wide Releases: Action, Fantasy & Thriller
- A Working Man (Amazon MGM Studios)
Jason Statham stars as a retired soldier turned construction worker battling human traffickers in David Ayer’s (Suicide Squad) explosive thriller, co-starring David Harbour and Michael Peña.
- Death of a Unicorn (A24)
Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd’s darkly comedic road trip spirals into chaos after they kill a mythical beast. Co-stars Will Poulter and Richard E. Grant ramp up the madness.
- The Woman in the Yard (Universal Pictures)
Danielle Deadwyler (Till) stars in Jaume Collet-Serra’s (Orphan) chilling tale of a widow haunted by a spectral omen.
- The Penguin Lessons (Sony Pictures Classics)
A heartwarming true story about a teacher bonding with a penguin in 1970s Argentina.
Limited Releases: Indies & Documentaries
- The Friend (Bleecker Street)
Naomi Watts and Bill Murray shine in a tender drama about grief and friendship. - Viet and Nam (Strand Releasing)
Cannes-acclaimed LGBTQ+ love story set in Vietnam’s mining country. - The Ballad of Wallis Island (Focus Features)
A poetic drama about a reclusive musician confronting his past on a remote island. - Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (Greenwich Entertainment)
Intimate documentary celebrating the folk legend behind At Seventeen.
Why This Week’s Releases Stand Out
March 28 offers something for everyone: Statham fans get relentless action, A24 loyalists dive into bizarre fantasy, and indie lovers savor emotional depth. With The Penguin Lessons and Janis Ian adding quirky charm, this weekend proves theaters are still king.
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