What to Watch Tonight: The Best Recent Movies
Can't decide what to watch tonight? Start with the highest-rated movies of the last three years. Still unsure? Swipe to find the one for you.
1. Project Hail Mary (2026)
★ 8.6 · 8,328 votes · Sci-Fi, Adventure
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction.
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2. Michael (2026)
★ 8.6 · 4,570 votes · Music, Drama
The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.
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3. Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
★ 8.5 · 5,598 votes · Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.
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4. The Shadow's Edge (2025)
★ 8.3 · 1,536 votes · Action, Crime, Drama
Macau Police brings the tracking expert police officer out of retirement to help catch a dangerous group of professional thieves.
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5. Obsession (2026)
★ 8.2 · 6,152 votes · Horror, Thriller
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
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6. Dune: Part Two (2024)
★ 8.1 · 8,747 votes · Sci-Fi, Adventure
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
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7. There's Still Tomorrow (2023)
★ 8.1 · 1,573 votes · Drama, Comedy, History
In postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life.
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8. Oppenheimer (2023)
★ 8.0 · 12,702 votes · Drama, History
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
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9. The Odyssey (2026)
★ 8.0 · 4,152 votes · Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.
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10. Society of the Snow (2023)
★ 8.0 · 3,674 votes · Drama, History
On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, chartered to take a rugby team to Chile, crashes into a glacier in the heart of the Andes.
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11. Sound of Freedom (2023)
★ 7.9 · 2,871 votes · Action, Drama
The story of Tim Ballard, a former US government agent, who quits his job in order to devote his life to rescuing children from global sex traffickers.
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12. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
★ 7.9 · 8,959 votes · Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
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13. How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
★ 7.9 · 3,185 votes · Fantasy, Family, Action
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
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14. Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
★ 7.9 · 1,648 votes · Comedy, Romance
After an altercation between Alex, the president's son, and Britain's Prince Henry at a royal event becomes tabloid fodder, their long-running feud now threatens to drive a wedge in U.S./British relations. When the rivals are forced into a staged truce, their icy relationship begins to thaw and the friction between them sparks something deeper than they ever expected.
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15. The Sheep Detectives (2026)
★ 7.9 · 1,813 votes · Comedy, Family, Mystery
George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.
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16. The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)
★ 7.9 · 2,154 votes · Adventure, Action, Drama
Edmond Dantès becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
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17. Predator: Badlands (2025)
★ 7.8 · 3,795 votes · Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
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18. Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)
★ 7.8 · 2,791 votes · Horror, Mystery
The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.
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19. F1 (2025)
★ 7.8 · 4,830 votes · Action, Drama
Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.
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20. Perfect Days (2023)
★ 7.8 · 2,114 votes · Drama
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.
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