Buffalo Movies: Several films are set to open in theaters this weekend. M. Faust’s Film Focus is your guide to what’s playing and where in WNY.

(Above: Gillian Anderson in Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026). Image via IMDB.com).

M. Faust

OPENING THIS WEEK:

BETHLEHEM KUDUMBA UNIT (NR) Malayalam language rom-com featuring a May-October couple. Starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju. Directed by Girish A. D. Regal Elmwood

INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER (PG-13) Horror sequel, number six if you’re counting. Starring Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Lin Shaye. Directed by Jacob Chase (Bad Boy). AMC Maple Ridge, Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, Dunkirk Multiplex, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In

IRUMUDI (NR) Telugu drama about a father and daughter who strengthen their spiritual bond during the 41-day Ayyappa Deeksha pilgrimage. Starring stars Ravi Teja, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Sai Kumar. Directed by Shiva Nirvana. Regal Elmwood

KHALIFA (NR) Malayalam adventure set amid a gold smuggling operation. Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Mohanlal, and Indrans. Directed by Vysakh. Regal Elmwood

MODHA RATHIRI (NR) Tamil language comedy about two people who meet at a chaotic wedding celebration. Starring Anishma Anilkumar, Sangetha Balan, and Banupriya. Directed by Raja Karupasammy. Regal Elmwood

MUTINY (R) This season’s Jason Statham thriller. Co-starring Annabelle Wallis and Adrian Lester. Directed by Jean-François Richet (Plane). AMC Maple Ridge, Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, Dunkirk Multiplex, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In

SPA WEEKEND (R) Why, yes, it is a comedy with an all-female cast. However did you guess? Starring Isla Fisher, Leslie Mann, Anna Faris, and Michelle Buteau. Directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore (The Hangover). AMC Maple Ridge, Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, Dunkirk Multiplex, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA (R) Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow) wrote and directed this queer tribute/update of slasher movies that opened the Cannes Film Festival. Starring Hannah Einbinder, Gillian Anderson, Jack Haven, and Patrick Fischler. Dipson Capitol, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE (PG) Adaptation of the second in Enid Blyton’s series of childrens’ books set in an enchanted forest. Starring Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy and the voice of Judi Dench. Directed by Ben Gregor. Dipson Capitol, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

TONY (R) Biopic based on the formative year when Anthony Bourdain got his first restaurant job. Starring stars Dominic Sessa Emilia Jones, Dagmara Domińczyk, and Antonio Banderas. Directed by Matt Johnson (Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie). Dipson Amherst, Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, Market Arcade, North Park, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

NOW PLAYING:

THE END OF OAK STREET (PG-13) J.J. Abrams produced this Spielberg-ish fantasy adventure that catapults a suburban street into a land inhabited by dinosaurs. Starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and P.J. Byrne. Directed by David Robert Mitchell (It Follows). AMC Maple Ridge, Aurora, Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, Dunkirk Multiplex, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Spotlight Theater of Warsaw, Transit Drive-In

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. Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, 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. Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Transit Drive-In

NIMRODS (R) Green Day contributed the soundtrack to this road comedy about a trio of teen musicians travelling from Kansas City to Los Angeles in the hope of getting a gig opening for Green Day. Starring Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman, Ryan Foust, Jenna Fischer, and Fred Armisen. Directed by Lee Kirk (Ordinary World). Regal Quaker

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, Hamburg Palace, Joylan , Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

ONE NIGHT ONLY (R) Comedy set in an alternate universe where premarital sex is illegal except for one day a year. Starring Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, Molly Ringwald, LeVar Burton, and Nicholas Braun. Directed by Will Gluck (Anyone But You). Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria 

PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE (PG) For the kids. With the voices of Mckenna Grace, Fortune Feimster, Terry Crews, Jameela Jamil, Snoop Dogg, and Jennifer Hudson. Directed by Cal Brunker. 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

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY (PG-13) Tom Holland’s fourth appearance as the perennial Marvel comics superhero. With Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, and Marisa Tomei. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings). AMC Maple Ridge, Dipson Amherst, Dipson Capitol, Dipson Flix, Dunkirk Multiplex, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Spotlight Theater of Warsaw, Transit Drive-In

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). Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In

VISHWANATH AND SONS (NR) A competitive marksman must balance his calling with age and family duties. Shown in Tamil and Telugu versions – check with the theater for details. Starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju. Directed by Venky Atluri. Regal Elmwood

THE WRONG GIRLS (R) Stoner comedy starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat as roommates who are unexpectedly given the ability to read each others’ minds. With Kate McKinnon, Cate Blanchett, Tony Hale, and the voices of Seth Rogen, and Kumail Nanjiani. Directed by Dylan Meyer. Regal Elmwood

YOUR NAME. (PG) 10th anniversary re-release of the anime drama about an urban boy and rural girl who mysteriously begin inhabiting the others’ bodies. Directed by Makoto Shinkai. Regal Elmwood, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

ETC. 

BLADE RUNNER (1982, R) and 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968, G) I’m not at all sure that watching Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece outdoors until 2am on a weeknight isn’t the best way to experience it. Just remember that you’ll have to drive home. Tues at dusk. Transit Drive-In

CATVIDEOFEST (NR) Annual edition of the feature compiling the only remaining saving grace of social media. Proceeds go to benefit animal shelters. Sat noon. North Park

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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