We’re into September and we’re seeing a flood of new films, including some highly anticipated new films. Below is a look at all the new films I saw this week. You can keep up with everything I’m watching by following me on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734.

The Long Walk (Theaters)
Starring: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, and Mark Hamill
Synopsis: This new film is based on a novel from Stephen King. It’s set in an alternate world where a major war has left the country changed. There is mass economic struggle and as a means of inspiring and controlling the people, The Long Walk was created. A volunteer from each of the 50 states enters. They walk, maintaining a pace of three-miles-per-hour or greater, until only one is left. When someone falls below pace, or falls period, their ticket is punched—permanently. There is only one winner and no finish line. In this year’s contest, we meet a group of young men, each with different dreams and motivations. We follow two of them (Hoffman and Jonsson) closely. The competition is run by The Major (Hamill), who is ruthless in keeping the event on task. Can they survive? And what will survival mean? This is a fascinating and at times dire set up. The film features a couple of great performances from Hoffman and Jonsson, who create a pair of interesting and in-depth characters. Francis Lawrence, who worked on several of the Hunger Games films, does a nice job putting it together. And the script from JT Mollner does a nice job of building tension and emotion. You can’t help but invest in these young men, even though you know their future is bleak. The ending is also something of a gut punch, but it certainly sticks with you. I thought this was a great film, one of the best of 2025 so far. It’s a tough watch, but it demonstrates good craft and a story you can’t look away from.
Rating: Rated R for strong bloody violence, grisly images, suicide, pervasive language, and sexual references.

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (Theaters)
Starring: Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and Michael McKean
Synopsis: Back in 1984, Reiner delivered a delightful mockmentary about a fictional band on tour. The band, played by Guest, Shearer, and McKean, was known as Spinal Tap. For more than 40 years, the film has endured for its story and its comedy. Now, we get a follow up as Reiner’s Martin DiBergi catches up with the band for a reunion show. It is fun to drop back into this world and appreciate the guest appearances by musicians like Questlove, Paul McCartney, and Elton John. The film is a brisk 85 minutes and features plenty of laughs on par with the first film. I remember the original film as my gateway to mockmentaries, which Guest, Shearer, and McKean kept going in films like A Mighty Wind and Best in Show. This is a fun return to that format and shows they’ve still got it. If you’re a fan, this is worth checking out.
Rating: Rated R for language including some sexual references.

Twinless (Theaters)
Starring: Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney
Synopsis: This new film debuted at Sundance and now is getting its release in theaters. It focuses on Roman (O’Brien), whose twin brother Rocky (O’Brien) was suddenly killed in a car accident. Roman is mired in grief and turns to a support group for those who’ve lost twins, which is a special kind of loss. There, he meets Dennis (Sweeney), a fellow member of the group. Roman and Dennis spark a friendship that helps Roman heal and move forward. But it turns out there is more to Dennis than he presents, including a prior connection to Rocky. When the truth comes out, will their friendship survive? This is a fascinating story and one that has some depths when it comes to looking at friendship, love, and grief. It features a great performance from O’Brien in a dual role. He creates two unique characters, but really shines during a few emotional sequences later in the film. There are some awkward twists here as Sweeney—who also wrote and directs—tries to unravel this story. It doesn’t always work perfectly, but it ends up being an enjoyable enough story that feels unique.
Rating: Rated R for sexual content/nudity and language.

The Wrong Paris (Netflix)
Starring: Miranda Cosgrove and Pierson Fode
Synopsis: The latest from Netflix is a romantic comedy about a young woman (Cosgrove) who dreams of attending art school in Paris, France. She gets into the school but needs money to make the dream a reality. Her sister suggests she apply for a reality dating show which is set to have a new season in Paris. It seems the perfect way to make the trip and earn some cash. She applies and is accepted, only to learn the season is being shot in Paris, Texas. Desperate to end her time, she ends up drawn to the bachelor (Fode), which complicates her plans. This is a simple enough set up that has some fun moments. Cosgrove keeps it light in the lead role and Fode makes for a nice romantic foil. It’s deep as a puddle and the ending is fairly predictable, but it makes for a nice streaming binge on date night.
Rating: TV-14

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.