Buffalo Movies: “The Odyssey,” adapted by Christopher Nolan and more films will be in local theaters this weekend. The Film Focus is your guide to what is showing and when.

(Above: Matt Damon in The Odyssey (2026). Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pic/Melinda Sue Gordon – © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.)

By M. Faust

OPENING THIS WEEK:

THE ODYSSEY (R) Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of the Greek epic detailing the return voyage of King Odysseus after the Trojan War. Starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. AMC Maple Ridge, Dipson Amherst, Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, Dunkirk Multiplex, Market Arcade, North Park, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Spotlight Theater of Warsaw, Transit Drive-In

OH..! SUKUMARI (NR) Telugu language rom com between an aspiring politician and a gentle woman whose father opposes their relationship. Starring Thiruveer, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Srinivas Gavireddy. Directed by Bharat Dharshan. Regal Elmwood

NOW PLAYING:

BACKROOMS (R) Horror film adapted from an internet webseries and creepypasta. (Look it up – I had to.) Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, and Mark Duplass. Directed by Kane Parsons. Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In Theatre

DHAMAAL 4 (NR) A group of friends hunt for a hidden fortune in what sounds like a Hindu version of It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Starring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Jaaved Jaaferi. Directed by Indra Kumar. Regal Elmwood

DISCLOSURE DAY (PG-13) The secret is out about alien life on Earth in this new collaboration from Steven Spielberg and writer David Koepp (War of the Worlds, Jurassic Park). Starring Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Jane Blankenship, and Colman Domingo. Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

EVIL DEAD BURN (R) Producer Sam Raimi continues to cash in on the “Evil Dead” name with another unrelated sequel. Starring Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Erroll Shand. Directed by Sébastien Vaniček (Infested). AMC Maple Ridge, Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, Dunkirk Multiplex, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In

THE INVITE (R) Olivia Wilde directed and stars in this comedy about a repressed couple who encounter their sexually liberated neighbors. With Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. AMC Maple Ridge, Dipson Amherst, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

JACKASS: BEST AND LAST (R) Old and new footage are combined for what is reportedly the last film in this franchise. Wanna bet we’ll be seeing Jackass: The Next Generation in a few years? With Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, and the other usuals. Directed by Jeff Tremaine. Regal Quaker

LENIN (NR) A Bollywood biopic of the Russian revolutionary leader. Starring Akhil Akkineni, Bhagyashri Borse, and Sunil. Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu. Regal Elmwood

MINIONS & MONSTERS (PG) This year’s sequel to the spin-off series begun with Despicable Me. Director Pierre Coffin provides the voices of the leading characters, joined by Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, and Bobby Moynihan. AMC Maple Ridge, Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, Dunkirk Multiplex, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Spotlight Theater of Warsaw, Transit Drive-In

MOANA (PG) The latest Disney live-action adaptation of one of its animated hits. Starring Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, and Rena Owen. Directed by Thomas Kail. AMC Maple Ridge, Aurora, Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, Dunkirk Multiplex, Hamburg Palace, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Spotlight Theater of Warsaw, Transit Drive-In

OBSESSION (R) In a new variant on the classic story The Monkey’s Paw, a nerd is granted his wish for his childhood crush to become madly in love with him. Starring Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, and Cooper Tomlinson. Directed by Curry Barker (Milk & Serial). Dunkirk Multiplex, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In

SAKR W KANARIA (NR) A mercenary’s attempts to retire are frustrated when a writer obsessed with the spy game enters his life in this Egyptian adventure-comedy. Starring Mohamed Emam, Chico, and Khaled El-Sawi. Directed by Husain El-Minbawi. Regal Elmwood

STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU (PG-13) Umpteenth Star Wars sequel. Starring Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White, Brendan Wayne, and Sigourney Weaver. Directed by Jon Favreau (Cowboys & Aliens). Regal Transit

SUPERGIRL (PG-13) DC steps up to the bat now that the Marvel franchises all seem played out. Starring Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa. Directed by Craig Gillespie (Cruella). Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

TOY STORY 5 (PG) Sequel. The usual ensemble of voice actors (Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, et al.) is joined by Conan O’Brien, Scarlett Spears, Greta Lee, Shelby Rabara, Mykal-Michelle Harris, and Craig Robinson. Directed by Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo). AMC Maple Ridge, Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, Dunkirk Multiplex, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker Crossing, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In Theatre

YOUNG WASHINGTON (PG-13) Don’t expect a lot of historical authenticity in this effort from “faith-based” Angel Studio to make George Washington a divinely inspired action hero. Starring William Franklyn-Miller, Joel Smallbone, Kelsey Grammer, and Andy Serkis. Directed by Jon Erwin. AMC Maple Ridge, Dipson Capitol, Dunkirk Multiplex, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

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FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE  (1964, NR) James Bond (Sean Connery) faces SPECTRE for the first time in the second film in the series. With Robert Shaw, Daniela Bianchi, and Lotte Lenya. Directed by Terence Young (Wait Until Dark). Sat, Sun noon, Mon, Weds 7 pm

FULL METAL JACKET (1987, R) Stanley Kubrick recreated Vietnam in London for this adaptation of Gustav Hasford’s war novel The Short Timers. Matthew Modine is top billed, but the highlight of the movie is the opening half hour featuring drill sergeant R. Lee Ermey and misfit recruit Vincent D’Onfrio. Fri 10 pm. Market Arcade

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THEATER LOCATIONS AND WEBSITES

AMC Maple Ridge, 4276 Maple Road, Amherst https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/buffalo/amc-maple-ridge-8

Angola Theatre, 72 N. Main St., Angola, NY https://angolatheatre.com/

Aurora Theater, 673 Main Street, East Aurora https://theauroratheatre.com/

Dipson Amherst, 3500 Main Street, Buffalo. www.dipsontheatres.com

Dipson Capitol Theater, 720 Builders Way, Niagara Falls www.dipsontheatres.com

Dipson Flix, 4901 Transit Road, Depew www.dipsontheatres.com

Dunkirk Multiplex, 10520 Bennett Road, Dunkirk https://www.dunkirkmultiplex.com/

Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center Cinema, 431 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo https://www.hallwalls.org/

Hamburg Palace, 31 Buffalo Street, Hamburg www.hamburgpalace.com

Joylan, 11 W. Main Street, Springville https://joylantheater.com/

North Park, 1428 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo https://northparktheatre.org/

Market Arcade, 639 Main St., Buffalo https://www.btmcinemas.com/our-locations/g0fz6-scene-one-market-arcade-cinemas/

Regal Elmwood, 2001 Elmwood Avenue., Buffalo https://www.regmovies.com/

Regal Quaker Crossing, 3450 Amelia Drive, Orchard Park https://www.regmovies.com/

Regal Transit, 6707 Transit Road. Williamsville https://www.regmovies.com/

Regal Walden Galleria, Galleria Mall, Cheektowaga https://www.regmovies.com/

Riviera Theater, 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda https://rivieratheatre.org/

The Screening Room, Boulevard Mall Amherst www.screeningroom.net 

Spotlight Theater of Warsaw, 23 S Main Street, Warsaw https://www.spotlighttheater.com/movie-theater/warsaw

Squeaky Wheel, Tri-Main Center, 2495 Main Street, Suite 310, Buffalo https://squeaky.org/

Transit Drive-In Theatre, 6655 S. Transit Road, Lockport https://www.transitdrivein.com