Weekend Watchlist: Best Movies and TV Shows (Sept 12-14, 2025)

The Long Walk:: A dystopian thriller based on Stephen King's novel, directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games). Available in theaters now. Why this matters: A new Stephen King adaptation always generates buzz, offering a dark and suspenseful cinematic experience.

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues:: The return of the iconic fictional rock band after 41 years. Available in theaters now. Why this matters: A dose of nostalgia for fans of the original mockumentary.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Movie: Infinity Castle:: A hit anime film adapting the Infinity Castle arc. Available in theaters now. Why this matters: A must-see for anime enthusiasts and fans of the Demon Slayer series.

The Girlfriend:: A sexy thriller series starring Robin Wright. Streaming on Prime Video. Why this matters: A suspenseful and intriguing series with strong performances.

Only Murders in the Building season 5:: The return of the popular mystery-comedy series. Streaming on Hulu. Why this matters: A reliably entertaining whodunit with a touch of humor.

Abànisété: The Ancestors:: A movie exploring traditions, sports and family, where people connect with their ancestors through dance and rituals. Available in cinemas.

Code 3:: A burnt out paramedic is tasked with training his eager and inexperienced replacement on his final 24 hour shift, which spirals quickly into chaos. Available in cinemas.

Beauty In Black: Season 2:: A stripper's life takes a chaotic turn when she crosses paths with a wealthy and dysfunctional family with ties in trafficking. Streaming on Netflix.

You And Everything Else:: Two friends who have their lives linked by warmth from their teenage years to adulthood grow apart after the tension that has been building since their teens bubbles over, until tragedy brings them back together again. Streaming on Netflix.

Beauty And The Bester:: A deep dive on the lives of Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester in a documentary about a prison break. Streaming on Netflix.

The Dead Girls:: This follows a deep dive into a world of sex, crime, and the rise and fall of the Baladaro sisters who built an infamous reputation. Streaming on Netflix.

Guns Up:: After a horrible day at his job, a man who secretly works as a mob henchman has to get his family safely out of the city in one night, while making sure his double identity stays hidden. Streaming on Prime Video.

The Runarounds:: This follows the lives of a group of high school graduates from North Carolina who by a shared love of music and a passion for stardom come together to form a rock band. Streaming on Prime Video.

For Thriller Fans: *The Long Walk* and *The Girlfriend* provide suspenseful and engaging narratives.

For Comedy Lovers: *Spinal Tap II* and *Only Murders in the Building* offer laughs and entertainment.

For Anime Enthusiasts: *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Movie: Infinity Castle* is a must-see on the big screen.

A:: 'The Long Walk' is currently playing in theaters.

A:: Yes, it's a sequel to the original mockumentary, following the band 41 years later.

A:: It adapts the Infinity Castle arc from the manga series, featuring Tanjiro and the Hashira battling deadly demons.

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