A Look at the 13 New Movies Coming Out This Week: ‘Snow White,’ ‘The Alto Knights,’ and More!
Movie fans, clear your schedules! This week, an absolutely stellar lineup of must-see films is hitting theaters and your favorite streaming platforms. From Disney magic to mob drama, we’ve got all the details on this week’s 11 new movies coming out!
First up, this week’s major headliner is stepping into the spotlight: Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White. This beloved fairy tale is coming to life with Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, complete with enchanting new songs alongside timeless classics.
Meanwhile, cinema legend Robert De Niro pulls double duty in The Alto Knights,” portraying two rival mob bosses battling for control of New York’s criminal underworld.
But that’s just the beginning! Whether you’re in the mood for sci-fi thrills, thought-provoking documentaries, or indie gems that have been making waves at film festivals, this week’s releases offer something for every fan.
Ready to plan your perfect movie night? We’ve compiled the complete breakdown of every new movie coming out this week in theaters and on streaming platforms, complete with trailers, plot details, and insider information to help you decide what’s worth your time. Grab your popcorn, and let’s dive in!
New Movies Coming Out This Week: March 17 – 23, 2025
Snow White (2025)
Rating: PG
Release Date: In theaters nationwide on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Summary: Snow White takes place when exiled into the dangerous forest to escape the clutches of the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot), Snow White (Rachel Zegler) finds refuge with seven dwarf miners. With their help, Snow White will attempt to liberate the kingdom from the rule of the Evil Queen.
What to Watch For: This is a live-action remake of the Walt Disney 1937 animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Word on the Street: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul of La La Land (2016), The Greatest Showman (2017), and the Tony award-winning Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” wrote original songs for this movie.
My Take: I have hope for this film because of the songwriting team of Pasek and Paul.
The Alto Knights (2025)
Rating: R
Release Date: In theaters on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Summary: The Alto Knights follows two of New York’s most notorious crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese. Once best friends, the two are on a collision course to control the city’s streets.
What to Watch For: The film is based on the non-fiction best-selling book Wiseguy: Life in the Mafia Family by Nicholas Pileggi.
Word on the Street: Robert De Niro portrays both the parts of Frank Costello and Vito Genovese. This is the first time De Niro plays a dual role in a film.
My Take: The film is directed by Barry Levinson, known for his films Diner (1983), the Academy Award-winning Rain Man (1989), Avalon (1991), and Bugsy (1992).
O’Dessa (2025)
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: Premiering on Hulu on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Summary: O’Dessa takes place in a world where civilization was almost destroyed. In the ashes, a new city was born, ruled by a man named Plutonovich (Murray Bartlett), whose reign is filled with sorrow and hatred. A farm girl named O’Dessa (Sadie Sink) leaves home to make her mark. What she doesn’t know is that her music is destined to take down Plutonovich and restore order.
What to Watch For: The film is from Geremy Jasper, the director of the award-winning Patti Cake$.
Word on the Street: The film made its premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival.
My Take: Sadie Sink is best known for her role as Max on the TV series Stranger Things.
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024)
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: In select theaters on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Summary: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl starts when, on a deserted road in the middle of the night, Shula (Susan Chardy) finds the body of her dead uncle. As funeral proceedings begin, Shula and her cousins discover a dark secret that her uncle was hiding, one that they all share.
What to Watch For: The film was a big winner at the 2024 British Independent Film Awards, winning Best Director for Rungano Nyoni and Breakthrough Performance for Susan Chardy.
Word on the Street: The film is from filmmaker Rungano Nyoni, whose 2018 film I Am Not a Witch won a BAFTA Film Award.
My Take: The film was shot on location in Zambia.
Bob Trevino Likes It (2024)
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: In select theaters on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Summary: In Bob Trevino Likes It, 20-something Lily Trevino (Barbie Ferreira) needs to contact her self-centered father (French Stewart). She attempts to contact him online but gets in touch with another man with her father’s name, Bob Trevino (John Leguizamo). Due to that chance encounter, a relationship develops where the new Bob Trevino gives Lily encouragement, help, and guidance, something she has never been given by her own father.
What to Watch For: The film has been a tremendous success on the film festival circuit, winning both the Audience Award and the Jury Award at the 2024 Rome International Film Festival.
Word on the Street: Barbie Ferreira played Kat Hernandez in the TV series Euphoria and Nessie in the 2022 film Nope.
My Take: I love that the film is based on a true story.
Tyler Perry’s Duplicity (2025)
Rating: R
Release Date: Premiering on Amazon Prime on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Summary: In Tyler Perry’s Duplicity, when high-powered attorney Marley’s (Kat Graham) best friend’s husband is gunned down by police, Marley goes on the offensive to make them pay. However, as she uncovers the facts, things show up that cause Marley to think there is more to the story.
What to Watch For: The film is written and directed by Tyler Perry.
Word on the Street: The cast includes Meagan Tandy, Tyler Lepley, RonReaco Lee, and Jimi Stanton.
My Take: I have been a fan of Kat Graham since her days on the CW show The Vampire Diaries.
Ash (2025)
Rating: R
Release Date: In theaters on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Summary: Ash is about Riya (Eiza González), an astronaut on a distant planet, who wakes up and finds that everyone on her space station has died, and she has no memory of what happened. When Brion (Aaron Paul) shows up, apparently sent to rescue her, she must decide whether to trust him or the computer on the space station that says there is an unusual life form on the station.
What to Watch For: The film is directed by Flying Lotus, who directed the “Ozzy’s Dungeon” section of V/H/S/99 (2022) and the 2017 film Kuso.
Word on the Street: The film premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival.
My Take: Eiza González played Darling in one of my favorite films of the last ten years, Baby Driver (2017).
Misericordia (2024)
Rating: N/A
Release Date: In select theaters on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Summary: Misericordia begins when Jérémie (Félix Kysyl) returns to Saint-Martial for the funeral of his former mentor and boss. Jérémie’s stay in town soon becomes entangled with disappearances, threats, and shady dealings.
What to Watch For: The film is currently at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with over 20 film critic reviews.
Word on the Street: The film was placed at the top of the annual Cahiers du Cinemas’s top ten list for 2024.
My Take: The director of the film, Alain Guiraudie, is best known for his award-winning films Nobody’s Hero (2022), Staying Vertical (2016), and Stranger by the Lake (2013).
The Twister: Caught in the Storm (2025)
Rating: N/A
Release Date: Premiering on Netflix on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Summary: The documentary The Twister: Caught in the Storm is about a rare EF-5 tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri in 2011. It happened on graduation day and the students attending thought they might not survive when they found themselves in the eye of the storm.
What to Watch For: The storm hit just minutes after the students received their diplomas. The storm killed over 150 people.
Word on the Street: Alexandra Lacey, director of the film, is known for directing the documentary Manson: The Lost Tapes (2018).
My Take: The tornado was the costliest in modern history, destroying over 8,000 homes.
Magazine Dreams (2023)
Rating: R
Release Date: In theaters on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Summary: Magazine Dreams is about an amateur bodybuilder named Killian (Jonathan Majors) who dreams of going pro and becoming famous. However, the road to stardom is full of obstacles that Killian may never overcome.
What to Watch For: The film won the Special Jury Award at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
Word on the Street: The film became part of a bidding war between distributors after its premiere at Sundance.
My Take: Four-time Mr. Universe Michael O’Hearn plays Killian’s role model and hero in the film.
McVeigh (2024)
Rating: N/A
Release Date: In theaters on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Summary: In McVeigh, after seeing what happened at the Waco siege, army veteran Tim McVeigh (Alfie Allen) starts planning to make a statement. As McVeigh descends into extremism, the film follows his plan to carry out what will become the single deadliest domestic terrorism act in U.S. history.
What to Watch For: The film premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.
Word on the Street: The film is being released just ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing.
My Take: Alfie Allen is best known for his Emmy-nominated role of Theon Greyjoy in the TV series Game of Thrones.
Locked (2025)
Rating: R
Release Date: In theaters on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Summary: Locked is about Eddie (Bill Skarsgård), a two-bit thief looking for a car to steal an item or two from to make a quick buck. Upon finding an unlocked luxury SUV, he believes his luck has changed. Once inside the SUV, he realizes he is trapped inside and has begun a game of psychological horror.
What to Watch For: Two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins plays the man who has set the trap for Eddie.
Word on the Street: The film is a remake of the award-winning 2019 Argentina film 4×4.
My Take: Anthony Hopkins has worked on three films with Bill’s father, Stellan Skarsgård.
The Assessment (2024)
Rating: R
Release Date: In theaters on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Summary: The Assessment takes place in the near future, where parenthood is strictly controlled, and prospective parents must go through a seven-day assessment. Mia (Elizabeth Olsen) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel) are not ready for the psychological nightmare that Virginia (Alicia Vikander), their assessor, is about to put them through.
What to Watch For: Alicia Vikander was nominated for Best Lead Performance at the British Independent Film Awards in November 2024 for her role in the film.
Word on the Street: This is the debut feature film for director Fleur Fortune. She is known for her music videos, including videos for French electronic music group M83.
My Take: I have been a fan of Alicia Vikander since her role as Ava in Alex Garland’s 2014 film Ex Machina.
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