new in theaters
A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY: Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie play a dating couple who step into the surreal in this romantic fantasy directed by Kogonada (After Yang). (108 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Star, Sunset)
HIM: A promising football player (Tyriq Withers) gets the chance of a lifetime to train with a famous quarterback (Marlon Wayans) in Justin Tipping’s sports horror movie. (96 min, R. Essex, Majestic)
THE HISTORY OF SOUND: In this drama nominated for the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’or, World War II soldiers make recordings of their comrades. Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor star; Oliver Hermanus directed. (127 min, R. Savoy)
THE SENIOR: Michael Chiklis plays a middle-aged man who gets a second chance to play college football in this sports drama from Rod Lurie. (99 min, PG. Capitol, Essex, Majestic)
TWINLESS: A man grieving his identical twin joins a support group for people like him in this dark comedy-drama from James Sweeney, starring Dylan O’Brien and Lauren Graham. (100 min, R. Savoy)
currently playing
THE BAD GUYS 2 ★★★ In the sequel to the animated animal adventure hit, a squad of reformed villains gets pulled back into the life of crime. (104 min, PG. Bijou, Majestic)
CAUGHT STEALING ★★★1/2 A former baseball player (Austin Butler) gets embroiled in crime in 1990s New York City in Darren Aronofsky’s dark comedy/thriller. (107 min, R. Stowe)
THE CONJURING: LAST RITES ★★ Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) investigate one last case of demonic activity in director Michael Chaves’ latest contribution to the horror franchise. (135 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Paramount, Star, Sunset, Welden; reviewed 9/10)
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE ★★★1/2 Slayers fight demons in a new venue in the adult animation, directed by Haruo Sotozaki and Hikaru Kondo. (155 min, R. City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Paramount, Star, Sunset, Welden)
DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE ★★★1/2 In 1930, a public scandal threatens the Crawleys’ social position. Simon Curtis directed the period drama, starring Michelle Dockery. (123 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Playhouse, Savoy, Star, Stowe, Welden)
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ★★★ The Marvel superhero quartet gets a second reboot set on an alternate Earth with a retro vibe. (115 min, PG-13. Majestic)
FREAKIER FRIDAY ★★★ Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles 22 years after the hit comedy about a magical mother-daughter body swap. (111 min, PG. Majestic)
THE LAST CLASS: Former U.S. Secretary of Labor and political economist Robert Reich gives his final lecture on “Wealth and Poverty” in this documentary from Elliot Kirschner. (71 min, NR. Catamount)
THE LONG WALK ★★★★ In this adaptation of Stephen King’s novel from Francis Lawrence, young men in a dystopian world compete in a grueling contest. Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson star. (108 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Sunset; reviewed 9/17)
THE NAKED GUN ★★★★ Liam Neeson plays the son of Leslie Nielsen’s character in a belated sequel to the action-comedy franchise about a bumbling cop. (85 min, PG-13. Majestic)
NOBODY 2 ★★★ Bob Odenkirk returns as an assassin turned suburban dad in the sequel to the 2021 action hit. Timo Tjahjanto directed. With Christopher Lloyd and Connie Nielsen. (89 min, R. Stowe)
THE ROSES ★★★ Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman and Kate McKinnon star in this remake of the 1989 dark comedy The War of the Roses, about an escalating spousal battle. Jay Roach directed. (105 min, R. Majestic)
SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES ★★★ The band reunites for a last show in this belated sequel to the beloved 1984 rock mockumentary, directed by Rob Reiner, who stars with Christopher Guest and Michael McKean. (83 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Marquis)
THE TOXIC AVENGER ★★ In this reboot of the beloved Troma Entertainment horror franchise, Peter Dinklage plays the janitor transformed into a smelly superhuman vigilante. (102 min, R. Sunset)
WEAPONS ★★★★ The bizarre disappearance of every kid in an elementary school class rips their town apart in this psychological horror film from Zach Cregger (Barbarian). (128 min, R. Bijou, Majestic, Sunset; reviewed 8/13)
older films and special screenings
DARK PASSAGE (Catamount, Wed 17 only)
HAMILTON (Capitol, Essex [ends Sun], Majestic)
HIS GIRL FRIDAY (VTIFF, Fri only)
HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (Essex, starts Sat)
LILO & STITCH (Sunset)
RIEFENSTAHL (VTIFF, Thu only)
TOY STORY 30TH ANNIVERSARY (Essex, Majestic, Sunset, Welden)
THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE (Catamount, Wed 24 only)
WITHNAIL AND I (VTIFF, Sat only)
open theaters
(* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)
- *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
- 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
- SUNSET DRIVE-IN: 155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800, sunsetdrivein.com
- WELDEN THEATRE: 104 N. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com
This article appears in Sep 17-23 2025.
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