Keen observers of the movie release schedule would have noticed the calendar’s distinct divisions.

These demarcations have, over time, inadvertently guided movie releases and audiences' expectations.

Ahead of its theatrical release,M3GANwas already a viral phenomenon thanks to its campy and entertaining first trailer.

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A sequel, titledM3GAN 2.0, is slated for a 2025 release.

Joining Jason Statham in the film areJeremy Irons,Josh Hutcherson,Minnie Driver,Emmy Raver-LampmanandPhylicia Rashad.

The film is genuinely exciting and explosive, with a never-better Statham stirring the ship.

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The film’s success would spawn a franchise consisting of a standalone installment and an anthological sequel, 2023’sMissing.

Written and directed byWill MerrickandNick Johnson,Missingis an under-the-radar thriller masterpiece.

Along with the lived-in and fresh performances from Smith and Lawrence, the duobreathed new life into theBad Boysfranchise.

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If he can avoid being killed by those hunting him, Tommy will receive $1 million.

Jake Johnson’s feature-length directorial debutisan absurd, surprisingly sentimental film about love, community and purpose.

It has been described as one of the most important archaeological finds in recent history.

Jason Statham as Adam Clay interrogating Jeremy Irons as Wallace Westwyld in ‘The Beekeeper’.

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InSimon Stone’s film,Oscar-nomineeRalph Fiennesplays Basil BrownoppositeCarey Mulligan,Lily James,andJohnny Flynn.

Distributed by Netflix,The Digwas nominated for five BAFTA Awards, including Outstanding British Film.

The Gentlemenwas a box office success, making over$115 millionfrom a $22 million budget.

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The single-day structure enhances its eerie claustrophobia, with an excellent Garner providing enough emotional vulnerability.

The three lead performances were widely acclaimed, especially Adarsh Gouray.

At the 2021 Academy Awards, Ramin Bahrani’s script was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Storm Reid as June and Megan Suri as Veena staring at a computer in Missing (2023)

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Thoughtful and thought-provoking,The White Tigeris a gripping drama and the best January release in recent memory.

Will Smith as Lt. Mike Lowrey and Martin Lawrence as Lt. Marcus Burnett walking side by side in Bad Boys for Life

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Melissa Barrera in Scream 5 as Sam Carpenter looking afraid.

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Jake Johnson and Anna Kendrick as Tommy and Maddy, drinking wine on a balcony in Self Reliance

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Basil Brown (Ralph Fiennes) standing outside in ‘The Dig’

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Rosalind and Mickey sitting together at a dinner table and looking in the same direction in The Gentlemen

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Jane (Julia Garner) sitting at a computer in an office in ‘The Assistant’.

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Priyanka Chopra as Pinky comforting Adarsh Gourav as Balram by placing her hands on his shoulders in The White Tiger

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Bad Boys for Life