Despite the cold weather, things are heating up at the theaters this month! It’s any wonder that January was lackluster for new releases at the theater; they were all holding out for February! There are a few sequels which can be hit or miss, but I’m pleased to showcase a number of originals! This month’s releases span the spectrum: from wholesome family animation to romcom, dramas and risqué romance all the way to action, thrillers and horror films. If you can’t find something to see at the movie theater this month, you aren’t trying very hard. Not only are the genres a grand mix, but so are the casts! Check out the options and plan a date night!
The Strangers – Chapter 3
Release Date: February 6, 2026
Genre: Horror, Sequel
Cast: Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath
In the final film of The Strangers trilogy, Maya (Madelaine Petsch) faces the masked killers one last time in a brutal, full-circle reckoning of survival and revenge.
Solo Mio
Release Date: February 6, 2026
Genre: RomCom
Cast: Kevin James, Kim Coates, Alyson Hannigan, Julee Cerda, Julie Ann Emery, Jonathan Roumie, and Nicole Grimaudo
A wedding disaster leaves the groom stranded in Rome, heartbroken in the world’s happiest city. But with one determined local—and a few meddling vacation couples—in his corner, his ruined honeymoon becomes an adventure he never expected. Because sometimes heartbreak is just the first chapter of a better story.
Pillion
Release Date: February 6, 2026
Genre: Drama, Dark Comedy, Romance
Cast: Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård
A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.
GOAT
Release Date: February 13, 2026
Genre: Comedy, Family, Animated
Cast: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Stephen Curry, Nicola Coughlan, Nick Kroll, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis, Aaron Pierre, Patton Oswalt, Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee, Eduardo Franco, Sherry Cola, Jelly Roll, and Jennifer Hudson
From Sony Pictures Animation comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that “smalls can ball!”
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
Release Date: February 13, 2026
Genre: Action, Adventure
Cast: Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, and Juno Temple
A man claiming to be from the future takes the patrons of an iconic Los Angeles diner hostage in search of unlikely recruits in a quest to save the world.
Wuthering Heights
Release Date: February 13, 2026
Genre: Drama
Cast: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, BAFTA winner Martin Clunes and Ewan Mitchell
A bold and original imagining of one of the greatest love stories of all time, Emerald Fennell’s “WUTHERING HEIGHTS” stars Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, whose forbidden passion for one another turns from romantic to intoxicating in an epic tale of lust, love and madness.
Crime 101
Release Date: February 13, 2026
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh with Nick Nolte and Halle Berry
Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, Crime 101 weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back.
I Can Only Imagine 2
Release Date: February 20, 2026
Genre: Drama, Sequel
Cast: John Michael Finley, Milo Ventimiglia, Sophie Skelton, Arielle Kebbel, Joshua Bassett, Sammy Dell, with Trace Adkins, and Dennis Quaid
After the breakout success of I Can Only Imagine, MercyMe’s Bart Millard is living the dream—sold-out arenas, a devoted fanbase, and a thriving career. But Bart’s world begins to shift under the weight of devastating challenges, including a life-changing diagnosis for his young son, Sam.
As Bart struggles to hold his family together, his wife Shannon becomes the steady anchor—caring for Sam, supporting Bart, and holding on to hope when it feels far away. When Sam and newcomer Tim Timmons join the band for their biggest tour yet, Bart must navigate the demands of fatherhood and the pressures of fame, all while helping his son find the courage to sing his own song.
Midwinter Break
Release Date: February 20, 2026
Genre: Drama
Cast: Lesley Manville, Ciarán Hinds
Midwinter Break is a stirring meditation on faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love, as a longtime couple takes a life-changing trip to Amsterdam.
Psycho Killer
Release Date: February 20, 2026
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Cast: Georgina Campbell, James Preston Rogers, Grace Dove, Logan Miller, Malcolm McDowell
Following the brutal murder of her husband, a Kansas highway patrol officer (Georgina Campbell) sets out on a journey to track down the perpetrator. As the hunt progresses, she comes to realize the man responsible (James Preston Rogers) is a sadistic serial killer, and the depth of his mental depravity and his sinister agenda is more twisted than anyone could have imagined.
How to Make a Killing
Release Date: February 20, 2026
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace, Ed Harris
Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.
Scream 7
Release Date: February 27, 2026
Genre: Suspense, Horror, Sequel
Cast: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Tim Simons and Mark Consuelos
When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter (Isabel May) becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.
The Napa Boys
Release Date: February 27, 2026
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Cast: Armen Weitzman, Nick Corirossi, Sarah Ramos, Mike Mitchell, Jamar Neighbors, Chloe Cherry, Vanessa Chester, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes DJ Qualls, Ray Wise, David Wain, Paul Rust, Riki Lindhome, Nelson Franklin, Ivy Wolk, Beth Dover, Natasha Leggero, Steve Agee, Chris Aquilino, Greg Worswick, Mike Hanford, Harley Quinn Smith, Nik Dodani, Natasha Behnam, Eve Sigall, Ryan Perez, Jack Allison
In this fourth chapter of the hit comedy franchise THE NAPA BOYS, Jack Jr. (Nick Corirossi), his reluctant co-captain Miles Jr. (Armen Weitzman), and the rest of the Napa Boys gang are back for one more wine-sloshed journey into the unknown. With a mission set forth by the mysterious “Sommelier,” they are joined this time by Puck, a bright young podcaster and the Napa Boys’ biggest fan, as the group embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.
February is a short month, but it’s not lacking for movie-going options. You can pretty much have your pick of genres the entire month – and come back each week to scratch a different itch!
Will you head to a comfy romance, a heart-racing thriller or something else this month?
