Another weekend, another reason to figure out what deserves your screen time.

This week’s picks include a DC villain getting a darker treatment, a man on the run, a quiet sci-fi story about an unlikely friendship, and a supernatural comedy returning to the big screen. Whether you’re heading to the theater or staying in, here are a few titles to look out for.

1. Clayface

Where to Watch: In theaters

DC heads into darker territory with Clayface, a psychological body-horror film centered on Basil Karlo, an actor whose life takes a terrifying turn after he turns to an experimental substance following a disfiguring accident.

The transformation gives him the ability to change his appearance, but it also turns his desperate attempt to save his career into something far more dangerous.

This one is worth knowing about because it is not your usual superhero movie. Expect horror, practical effects and a much darker story than the typical comic-book blockbuster.

2. The Mongoose

Where to Watch: In theaters

Liam Neeson stars in this high-speed action thriller as Ryan “The Mongoose” Vance, a decorated veteran framed for murder.

With law enforcement closing in, Vance gets behind the wheel and finds himself at the center of a massive chase that quickly becomes a national spectacle.

The premise may sound familiar, but the film leans into what action fans come for: car chases, practical stunts and plenty of speed.

3. Klara and the Sun

Where to Watch: Theaters

Adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, Klara and the Sun follows Klara, an Artificial Friend created to provide companionship.

Her life changes when she is chosen to accompany Josie, a young girl dealing with serious health problems. As Klara observes the people around her, the story explores love, technology and what it means to care for another person.

Starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, this is a quieter choice on this week’s list and one for viewers looking for something more emotional than action-heavy.

4. The Mosquito Bowl

Where to Watch: In theaters

Set during World War II, The Mosquito Bowl follows a group of college football players whose lives change after they enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps.

While serving in the Pacific, the men organise a football game that becomes a brief moment of connection and escape before they face the realities of war.

With Nicholas Galitzine and Bill Skarsgård among its cast, the film brings together sports and war in a story focused on friendship, loss and brotherhood.

5. Ghosts: The Possession of Button House

Where to Watch: In theaters

Fans of the British Ghosts series have another reason to return to Button House.

The feature-length continuation brings Alison, Mike and the familiar collection of ghosts back together when new trouble arrives at the house. What follows is more supernatural chaos, misunderstandings and the kind of comedy that made the original series a favourite.

If you want something lighter this weekend, this is probably the easiest pick on the list.

Bonus picks

Le Fantôme de l’Opéra – A contemporary French-Belgian take on the classic Phantom of the Opera story, set in the world surrounding Paris’ Opéra Garnier. Expect romance, mystery and plenty of visual style.

Dead-End Job – This South Korean Netflix thriller follows a desperate man who accepts a job that promises big money, only to discover that the work comes with consequences far more dangerous than he expected.

From body horror and car chases to war drama, science fiction and supernatural comedy, there’s a little more variety than usual this weekend. Pick what fits your mood—and enjoy the screen time.