Movie theaters will offer horror, animation, science fiction and comedy from Oct. 23 through Oct. 25. The major movies releasing this weekend include Clayface, Wildwood, Klara and the Sun and a new Ali G comedy.
Several strong holdovers will also enter their second weekends. Those films include Street Fighter, Whalefall and the surprise documentary hit You Can See Everything.
‘Clayface’ Brings Horror to the DC Universe
Clayface introduces a darker corner of the DC Universe. Tom Rhys Harries stars as Matt Hagen, an aspiring actor whose career ends after a brutal attack leaves him disfigured.
An experimental treatment restores Hagen’s appearance but produces dangerous consequences. The story follows his transformation through body horror and psychological suspense rather than a traditional superhero adventure.
James Watkins directs the R-rated film from a story developed by horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan. Naomi Ackie, Eddie Marsan and Max Minghella also appear. Warner Bros. is releasing the film in theaters and IMAX on Oct. 23.
The Film HQ reports that DC Studios already has plans for the character beyond his solo movie. However, the studio has not announced where Clayface will appear next.
Animated Fantasy Leads Family Options
LAIKA returns to stop-motion animation with Wildwood. The fantasy adventure follows a girl who enters a forbidden forest after crows kidnap her baby brother.
The film adapts the novel by Colin Meloy. Its voice cast includes Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett and Awkwafina.
Wildwood comes from the studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman and Kubo and the Two Strings. The movie blends handcrafted animation with a story about family, sacrifice and an endangered magical world.
More Movies Releasing This Weekend
Jenna Ortega stars in Klara and the Sun, director Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel. Ortega plays Klara, an artificial companion searching for a home.
Klara forms a connection with Josie, a teenager whose family is struggling with grief. Amy Adams plays Josie’s mother, while Steve Buscemi and Natasha Lyonne also appear. Sony Pictures will release the PG-13 science-fiction drama in theaters Friday.
Sacha Baron Cohen revives one of his earliest characters in Ali G: Who Iz I? The comedy follows Ali G as he travels to the United States after learning that his longtime girlfriend is pregnant.
Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård lead Wicker, an unusual fantasy romance. Colman plays an isolated fisherwoman who commissions a husband made from wicker, angering her conservative village.
Crime drama fans can also watch A Talent for Murder. Helen Mirren portrays novelist Patricia Highsmith, who enters a tense confrontation with a young literary agent played by Alden Ehrenreich. Olivia Cooke co-stars in the Anton Corbijn film.
The weekend’s limited releases include the Korean relationship drama Possible Love, Japanese romance 5 Centimeters Per Second and science-fiction thriller Terrestrial. Availability will vary by Houston-area theater.
Notable Movies Entering Their Second Weekend
Street Fighter begins its second weekend as the reigning domestic box-office champion. The video game adaptation opened with approximately $30.8 million in North America and $51 million worldwide.
Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo and Callina Liang lead the action film. Its performance gives the new releases a significant competitor for premium screens and younger audiences.
The biggest second-weekend story may be You Can See Everything. Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary earned about $15.6 million from only 855 theaters.
The unusual film combines documentary storytelling with Fielder’s unpredictable comedic style. After recording more than 2,000 sold-out screenings during its debut, it expands nationwide this weekend. The Film HQ’s box-office chart placed it second last weekend.
Whalefall also returns after opening with approximately $7.8 million. Austin Abrams stars as a scuba diver trapped inside a sperm whale, while Josh Brolin plays his late father.
Meanwhile, Sense and Sensibility enters its second weekend after earning about $7.2 million. Daisy Edgar-Jones leads the latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel.
With several major premieres and unusual holdovers competing for attention, Houston moviegoers will have choices across nearly every genre. Local listings should be checked for showtimes, formats and limited-release availability.