new in theaters
FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER: Three estranged families in different parts of the world must face their differences in this anthology drama from Jim Jarmusch, starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver and Mayim Bialik. (110 min, R. Savoy [all week], VTIFF [Fri & Sat only])
GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION: In the sequel to the 2020 disaster film, a family must trek across a frozen wasteland. Sounds like another January day in Vermont. Morena Baccarin and Gerard Butler star; Ric Roman Waugh directed. (98 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic, Paramount)
IS THIS THING ON?: Sports and standup comedy help a troubled couple (Will Arnett and Laura Dern) navigate their midlife crises in this comedy-drama directed by Bradley Cooper. (124 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Savoy)
THE PLAGUE: An anxious 12-year-old boy struggles with hazing at a water polo camp in this psychological thriller written and directed by Charlie Polinger, starring Everett Blunck and Joel Edgerton. (98 min, R. Partizanfilm)
PRIMATE: A pet chimpanzee ruins a tropical vacation in this horror flick from Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down), starring Johnny Sequoyah. (89 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Star)
currently playing
ANACONDA A group of midlife friends (including Jack Black and Paul Rudd) sets out to remake the 1997 giant-snake thriller of the same name in this action comedy. (100 min, PG-13. Big Picture, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Paramount)
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Pandora faces a conflict between different Na’vi tribes as James Cameron’s sci-fi adventure saga continues, starring Sam Worthington and Zoë Saldana. (195 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Star, Stowe, Welden)
HAMNET William and Agnes Shakespeare (Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley) grapple with loss in the adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel. (125 min, PG-13. Majestic; reviewed 12/10)
THE HOUSEMAID A young woman’s dream job has a dark side in Paul Feig’s adaptation of Freida McFadden’s thriller, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. (131 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Star, Stowe, Welden)
MARTY SUPREME In the 1950s, a young man (Timothée Chalamet) sets out to be a table tennis champion in Josh Safdie’s acclaimed comedy-drama. (150 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Partizanfilm, Stowe; reviewed 1/7)
THE SECRET AGENT Kleber Mendonça Filho’s Golden Globe-nominated Brazilian drama, set in 1977, follows a young dad (Wagner Moura) as he flees political persecution. (161 min, R. Partizanfilm)
SENTIMENTAL VALUE Sisters confront their estranged father in this drama from Joachim Trier. (133 min, R. Catamount; reviewed 12/3)
SONG SUNG BLUE Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play a married Neil Diamond tribute band in this fact-based drama directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow). (133 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Playhouse)
THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS A ghost pirate leads SpongeBob to the ocean’s depths in this family animation, with the voices of Tom Kenny and Clancy Brown. (96 min, PG. Essex, Majestic, Paramount)
WICKED: FOR GOOD Outcast witch Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) flies high in the conclusion of the Broadway musical adaptation. (138 min, PG. Essex, Majestic)
ZOOTOPIA 2 Disney’s animated critters return for another mystery. (108 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Star, Welden)
older films and special screenings
A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY (Catamount, Tue only)
HALLELUJAH THE HILLS (Partizanfilm, Wed 14 only)
LABYRINTH 40TH ANNIVERSARY (Essex, Thu-Sun only)
METROPOLITAN OPERA: I PURITANI (Essex, Sat only)
NEW YORK CONFIDENTIAL (Catamount, Wed 14 only)
ORWELL: 2 + 2 = 5 (Marquis, Wed 14 only)
STARSHIP TROOPERS (Catamount, Fri only)
THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY (Partizanfilm, Wed 7 only)
open theaters
(* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)
- *BIG PICTURE THEATER: 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info
- BIJOU CINEPLEX 4: 107 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com
- CAPITOL SHOWPLACE: 93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com
- CATAMOUNT ARTS: 115 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-2600, catamountarts.org
- *CITY CINEMA: 137 Waterfront Plaza, Newport, 334-2610, citycinemanewport.com
- ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER:
21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com - MAJESTIC 10: 190 Boxwood St., Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com
- MARQUIS THEATER: 65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com.
- PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA: 241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com
- *PARTIZANFILM: 230 College St., Unit 13, Burlington, 276-4588, partizanfilm.org
- PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE: 11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com
- SAVOY THEATER: 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com
- THE SCREENING ROOM @ VTIFF: 60 Lake St., Ste. 1C, Burlington, 660-2600, vtiff.org
- STAR THEATRE: 17 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-9511, stjaytheatre.com
- *STOWE CINEMA 3PLEX: 454 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678, stowecinema.com
- WELDEN THEATRE: 104 N. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com
This article appears in January 7 • 2026.
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