Valentine’s Weekend Lineup: 10 New Films to Watch Now — From Predators to Neil Diamond Tributes
Movie fans looking for a new film to watch this Valentine's weekend (Feb. 14–16, ET) get an unusually wide menu: theatrical fare newly available at home, original streaming premieres, revived franchise entries and intimate true-life dramas. Below, a quick guide to the titles worth queuing and what makes each of them notable.
Big-name directors, small-scale drama and a musical heart
One of the most talked-about arrivals is a sentimental, true-life musical drama built around a pair of musicians who form a popular tribute act for an iconic singer. Leading performances land squarely in awards-season conversation, with a star turn that anchors a story about resilience, grief and the sustaining power of song. It's heartfelt, crowd-pleasing and likely to prompt both tears and laughter.
Also on the list is a return to the director's chair from an Oscar-winning filmmaker after a 15-year hiatus. That film is a feel-good political dramedy centered on an unexpectedly elevated lieutenant governor navigating family pressures and scandal. The blend of sharp comedy and human-scale storytelling makes it one of the smarter, gentler choices this weekend — a new film to watch if you want wit threaded with warmth.
Genre play: Sci-fi, horror vibes and franchise spins
If you're hunting for adrenaline over romance, there's a fresh take on an established sci-fi franchise that leans into an underdog origin story. The narrative follows a runt of a warrior clan who crosses into a hostile world to hunt a legendary prey and forms an uneasy alliance with an android companion. Expect familiar monster-hunt beats, a few deliberate homages to classic space horror, and a cliffhanger that sets up more to come.
Fans of mood-driven thrillers should seek out a stylish 1970s-tinged chiller about memory, experimental treatment and creeping psychological unease. The lead performance anchors a slow-burn mystery that gradually reveals something far stranger than a typical amnesia plot. It's compact, unsettling and one of the sharper indie genre offerings on the slate.
There’s also a new installment expanding a long-running comedic universe, spotlighting an abrasive, outspoken elder relative on a road-trip odyssey. The film mixes crude humor with sincere familial beats, brawls and social commentary — designed for viewers who enjoy a broad tonal mix and a larger-than-life central performance.
Documentaries, rom-com twists and feel-good quirks
Chess fans and documentary lovers can turn to a profile of a prodigious player who broke barriers in a male-dominated field. The film traces her rise and landmark matches in the 1990s, offering both archival competition drama and broader reflections on gender and sport.
For rom-com viewers seeking something with a slice of the supernatural, there's a cheeky afterlife love triangle in which a widower faces an unexpected choice about eternity when his long-married wife arrives. The premise blends sentimental fantasy with emotional stakes, and it’s an easy pick for viewers who like their romance with a metaphysical twist.
Rounding out the weekend's offerings is a light workplace rom-com that weaves in faith-adjacent themes. It pairs a morning-show producer with her cheating ex as they vie for a career milestone and are forced to collaborate on a piece about a pastor’s relationship guide. It’s warm, breezy and built around chemistry rather than contrivance.
Altogether, the new titles running this Valentine's weekend supply a little something for every mood: high-concept science fiction, tender musical drama, sharp small-screen comedy and documentary depth. Whether you want an adrenaline rush, an awards-worthy performance, or a new film to watch with a date, this slate delivers options worth queuing up over the three-day weekend.
