What’s playing in theaters over Valentine’s Day–Presidents Day weekend (Feb. 14–16, 2026, ET)
The mid-February holiday weekend brings a wide mix of options for moviegoers — date-night rom-coms, family-friendly animation, prestige adaptations, political documentaries and even marathon screenings of familiar blockbusters. Here’s a rundown of films opening or returning to theaters over the Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day weekend (Feb. 14–16, 2026, ET) and what to expect at the box office and in the auditorium.
New rom-com: Solo Mio — a honeymoon in Rome
One of the weekend’s high-profile releases is a romantic comedy centered on a jilted groom who decides to take his nonrefundable honeymoon trip to Rome alone. Kevin James stars as Matt, a man nursing a broken heart who slowly finds renewal among an eclectic mix of locals and fellow travelers. The film bills itself as a warm, crowd-pleasing turn toward romantic comedy from a studio known for other kinds of fare — a likely draw for couples and anyone looking for light, feel-good escapism on Valentine’s Day.
Animated underdog: Goat aims for the finish line
Families have a new animated sports comedy to consider. Goat follows Will, a small but determined goat with dreams of becoming a professional roarball player. Voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, Will gets an unexpected shot to compete with elite pros and must prove that little players can succeed in a tough, full-contact sport. Expect physical comedy, underdog themes and a message about perseverance aimed at younger viewers and parents alike.
Genre variety: time travel, AI thrillers and literary adaptations
The weekend also features heavier fare. A sci-fi time-travel adventure follows students from an elite academy who discover the ability to leap through time and end up on the historic Silk Road, where they must protect pioneering scientists from a scheming, time-bending antagonist. Another high-stakes offering is an AI courtroom thriller in which an automated justice system convicts a detective of murdering his wife; with Chris Pratt in the lead and Rebecca Ferguson voicing an advanced AI judge, the film sets a ticking-clock scenario in which the protagonist has 90 minutes to clear his name.
For adult audiences seeking literary drama, a fresh adaptation of Wuthering Heights reunites Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff. The new take leans into the novel’s stormy, obsessive romance and carries an R rating for sexual content and language.
Documentary and political interest
Documentary programmers will have at least one high-profile entry: a film that offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at a former first lady during the 20 days leading up to the 2025 presidential inauguration. The portrait aims to show the complexities of returning to the White House and the personal and public pressures that come with the role.
Re-releases and marathon screenings: Pretty in Pink and Pirates
Playful nostalgia is on the menu, too. The 1986 teen rom-com Pretty in Pink returns to theaters for a limited engagement tied to its 40th anniversary, offering a chance to relive the Molly Ringwald classic on the big screen. Meanwhile, a popular swashbuckling trilogy is being rereleased in select cinemas as part of a low-price promotional program. The chain is scheduling the three films across consecutive weekends surrounding Valentine’s Day, and some locations are offering a 10-hour marathon that strings all three movies together for devoted fans.
Whether couples are carving out a date night, families are looking for kid-friendly adventures, or cinephiles want a throwback screening, the mid-February theater slate delivers variety. Check local listings for showtimes and special screenings in your area, and plan ahead — holiday weekends often fill faster than a typical Friday night.
