Hey movie lover, yes you, you're going to want to know all about the amazing queer stories that will be heading to our screens, big and small.
What do we have to look forward to? Honestly, a lot! From major blockbusters like Jurassic World Rebirth, to queer romances like Swift Horses and The Wedding Banquet, and even some spooky thrillers and horror like Mother Mary and Queens of the Dead. Oh yes, this year is already stacking up to be a very entertaining one.
So, with that in mind, here is everything currently on our radar!
All film descriptions are courtesy of their respective studios and networks.
COMING THIS JANUARY
Here's what we're watching all of January!
Lady Like - January 3
The pages of RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 runner-up, Lady Camden's fairytale story are filled with growth, discovery, and a passion for performance in this vivid personal portrait. A student of dance, Camden performed ballet across many international stages before lip syncing on the Drag Race catwalk. When Camden’s professional ballet career unexpectedly ends, she discovers drag as a way to find joy and community. It catapults her to stardom - and the glittering highs and challenging lows of life as an international drag celebrity. Born in the UK, Camden (aka Rex Wheeler) recounts a difficult childhood, and explores how Lady Camden helped Rex deal with his past traumas and embrace the joys of life. Narrated by fellow Drag Race star, Nina West.
Where to watch: On VOD
Eat the Night - January 10 (Limited)
The queer French romance-thriller follows Pablo (Théo Cholbi), a small-time drug dealer, and his teenage sister Apolline (Lila Gueneau) have forged an unbreakable bond through their shared obsession with the online video game Darknoon. When Pablo falls for the mysterious Night (Erwan Kepoa Falé), he gets swept up in their liaison, abandoning his sister to deal with the impending shutdown of their digital haven alone. As Pablo’s reckless choices provoke the wrath of a dangerous rival gang, the end of their virtual life draws near, upending their reality.
Where to watch: In theaters limited
Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare - January 13 (Limited)
The newest entry into the Poohniverse follows Wendy Darling as she strikes out in an attempt to rescue her brother Michael from the clutches of the evil Peter Pan who intends to send him to Neverland. Along the way she meets a twisted Tinkerbell, who is hooked on what she thinks is fairy dust.
Where to watch: In theaters limited
One of Them Days - January 17
Best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.
Where to watch: In theaters
Jimpa - January 23 (Sundance premiere)
Hannah takes her nonbinary teenager, Frances, to Amsterdam to visit their gay grandfather, Jim — lovingly known as Jimpa. But Frances’ desire to stay abroad with Jimpa for a year means Hannah is forced to reconsider her beliefs about parenting and finally confront old stories about the past.
Where to watch: Sundance Film Festival, further release details TBA
Twinless - January 23 (Sundance premiere)
Two young men meet in a twin bereavement support group and form an unlikely bromance.
Where to watch: Sundance Film Festival, further release details TBA
Presence - January 24
A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they're not alone. Starring newly out Julia Fox!
Where to watch: In theaters
Star Trek: Section 31 - January 24
In this new original movie, Academy Award® winner Michelle Yeoh reprises her Star Trek: Discovery role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.
Where to watch: Paramount+
Kiss Of The Spider Woman - January 26 (Sundance premiere)
Valentín, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver-screen diva, Ingrid Luna.
Where to watch: Sundance Film Festival, further release details TBA
Plainclothes - January 26 (Sundance premiere)
A promising undercover officer assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies orders when he falls in love with a target.
Where to watch: Sundance Film Festival, further release details TBA
Peter Hujar’s Day - January 27 (Sundance premiere)
A recently discovered conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and his friend Linda Rosenkrantz in 1974 reveals a glimpse into New York City’s downtown art scene and the personal struggles and epiphanies that define an artist’s life.
Where to watch: Sundance Film Festival, further release details TBA
Touch Me - Janurary 28 (Sundance premiere)
Two codependent best friends become addicted to the heroin-like touch of an alien narcissist who may or may not be trying to take over the world.
Where to watch: Sundance Film Festival, further release details TBA
Companion - January 31
New Line Cinema—the studio that brought you “The Notebook”—and the unhinged creators of “Barbarian” cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story…
Where to watch: In theaters
Love Me - January 31
Long after humanity’s extinction, a buoy and a satellite meet online and fall in love. K-Stew, so we are seated.
Where to watch: In theaters
COMING THIS FEBRUARY
Here's what we excited for in February! Bonus Track - February 11
It’s 2006, and George - a small-town sixteen-year-old - is on the road to complete social and academic failure. He dreams of being a star, and knows he’s a gifted musician - but no one else seems to agree...
So, when Max - the son of a mega-famous musical duo - enrolls at his school and takes an interest in his music, George can’t believe it! Neither can anyone else. But as the boys grow closer, George begins to question why he actually wants to spend time with Max... George is faced with a potential dream come true - if he can just figure out what that dream now really is…
Where to watch: On VOD
Stockade - February 21 (theaters) & February 15 (Digital)
Stockade tells the story of Ahlam, a struggling Lebanese artist in New York City who takes a job delivering a package upstate, only to open a Pandora’s box. In this updated meditation on the pursuit of the American dream, Ahlam finds herself in dire financial straits and desperate to come by the funds to extend her artist’s visa. When she is offered a job to deliver a mysterious package upstate, Ahlam believes she has found a solution. Upon her arrival in the Hudson Valley, Ahlam encounters shady characters and quirky neighbors as she is unwittingly drawn into the world of ancient artifact trafficking.
Where to watch: On VOD
COMING THIS MARCH
Here's what we excited for in March!
Young Hearts - March 24
Elias feels attracted to his new neighbour Alexander. Soon he realizes that he's truly in love for the first time. The interactions with his friends and family bring more questions than answers. Confused by his burgeoning feelings, Elias tries to sort out his inner chaos to prove that he is worth Alexander's heart.
Where to watch: In theaters
Viêt and Nam - March 28
Young coal miners in love Viêt and Nam steal moments of intimacy together at work deep underground. But Nam wants to leave the country via a smuggler, placing their future on tenuous ground. Waiting in limbo, the two accompany Nam’s mother on her search through the jungle — and her dreams — for the remains of her veteran husband, the ghosts of the past guiding their way.
Where to watch: In theaters
I Really Love My Husband - TBA in March at SXSW
Just one year into her marriage, Teresa hopes her honeymoon in the tropical paradise of Bocas del Toro, Panamá will be the pinnacle of her relationship thus far. Yet, upon arrival, her husband Drew’s people-pleasing begins to push her to the edge. Stripped of the routines that barely sustain their newlywed bond and unwilling to confront her true feelings, Teresa becomes captivated by Paz, a free-spirited expat who manages their vacation rental. Driven by this infatuation,Teresa suggests a wild way to spice up her marriage.
COMING THIS APRIL
Here's what we're watching this April!
A Nice Indian Boy - April 4
Self-effacing doctor Naveen Gavaskar meets Jay Kurundkar, a white man adopted by two Indian parents, when Jay takes his picture at the hospital. Despite initial skepticism on Naveen’s part, the two quickly fall in love. Naveen avoids telling his traditional family—parents Megha & Archit and sister Arundhathi—who accepted his sexuality years earlier and are close to him but increasingly don’t know much about his life. Eventually, inevitably, Jay, with no family of his own, has to meet the Gavaskars, who have never met a boyfriend of Naveen's. What follows is the comedic & heartfelt collision between the family, Jay and Naveen, caught between the versions of himself his family and Jay know.
Where to watch: In theaters
Mickey 17 - April 18
The unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.
Where to watch: In theaters
Lilies Not For Me - April
In 1920s England, a young novelist (Fionn O’Shea) has been institutionalized because of his sexuality. As he tells his story to a sensitive nurse, he reveals the love he shared with a handsome doctor who became convinced their shared ‘condition’ could be cured. Writer/director Will Seefried’s bleedingly romantic debut feature shines an unflinching light on a dark and mostly unknown period of gay history. Evoking a handsome Merchant Ivory-esque production with a dash of gothic flair, Lilies Are Not For Me is a reminder that despite the many attempts throughout history to change queer folks at their very core, passion and love have always persevered.
Where to watch: TBA
COMING THIS MAY
Here's what we're watching this May!
Lilo & Stitch - May 23
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
Where to watch: In theaters
COMING THIS JUNE
M3GAN 2.0 - June 27
The next installment in the "M3GAN" franchise.
Where to watch: In theaters
Ponyboi - June 27
Unfolding over the course of Valentine’s Day in New Jersey, a young intersex sex worker must run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways, forcing him to confront his past.
In theaters June 27
COMING THIS JULY
Jurassic World Rebirth - July 2
Five years post-Jurassic World Dominion, an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough.
Where to watch: In theaters
The Old Guard 2 - July 2
Andy and her team of immortal warriors return to protect humanity from a formidable new enemy who threatens their existence.
Where to watch: Netflix
Fantastic Four: First Steps - July 25
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ben Grimm/The Thing as they face their most daunting challenge yet.
Where to watch: In theaters
Fear Street: Prom Queen - Summer
In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.
Where to watch: Netflix
COMING THIS AUGUST
Here's what were watching in August!
Freakier Friday - August 8
Years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice.
Where to watch: In theaters
COMING THIS SEPTEMBER
What we're pumped for in September.
On Swift Horses - Sept 7
Muriel and her husband Lee are about to begin a bright new life, which is upended by the arrival of Lee's brother. Muriel embarks on a secret life, gambling on racehorses and discovering a love she never thought possible. Starring Jacob Elordi, Diego Calva, and Will Poulter.
Where to watch: In theaters
An untitled sequel to Downton Abbey: A New Era - September 12
No plot details have been released.
Where to watch: In theaters
COMING THIS NOVEMBER
What has us in a choke hold in November!
The Running Man - November 21
The futuristic United States of 2025 when the world has become a dystopia.
Where to watch: In theaters
Wicked: For Good - November 21
Follows Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Where to watch: In theaters
Dead Mail - TBA
On a desolate, Midwestern county road, a bound man crawls towards a remote postal box, managing to slide a blood-stained plea-for-help message into the slot before a panicking figure closes in behind him. The note makes its way to the county post office and onto the desk of Jasper, a seasoned and skilled "dead letter" investigator, responsible for investigating lost mail and returning it to its sender. As he investigates further, Jasper meets Trent, a strange yet unassuming man who has taken up residence at the men’s home where Jasper lives. When Trent unexpectedly shows up at Jasper’s office, it becomes clear he has a vested interest in the note, and will stop at nothing to retrieve it...
Dope Queens — TBA
An action-packed romantic thriller where three remarkable friends navigate San Francisco’s fluorescent Tenderloin District and quickly find themselves trapped in a prison of their own making.
Enigma - TBA
Two legends contested their identities as women in the court of public opinion: April Ashley, who was immortalized as a trailblazer by embracing her transgender history; and Amanda Lear, who has consciously denied and obfuscated her history for decades. Their divergent paths reveal disparate but intertwined legacies.
Where to watch: TBA on HBO
The History of Sound - TBA
Two young men during World War I set out to record the lives, voices and music of their American countrymen.
The Housekeeper - TBA
Danni, a housekeeper at Manderville Hall—a house owned by the wealthy and widowed Lord DeWithers—falls prey to the glance of a young and beautiful visitor, the novelist Daphne Du Maurier. For one, their affair is an all-consuming love, for the other, an intoxicating realization of her secret longing
Where to watch: TBA
Howdy, Neighbor! — TBA
When former child actor, Benjamin Caldwell, is recognized by his new neighbor, the lines between friend and fan are blurred, turning his number one fan into his number one nightmare.
I Don’t Understand You - TBA 2025
I Don’t Understand You is a pitch-black horror comedy featuring Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells as a couple on the verge of adopting their first child. The two set off to Italy to celebrate their babymoon/anniversary, but the language barrier soon leads to a series of very unfortunate events, plunging them into a waking nightmare.
I Want Your Sex - TBA
When fresh-faced Elliot lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of sex, obsession, power, betrayal, and murder.
Where to watch: TBA
I Wish You All The Best - TBA
Based on Mason Deaver's novel, the film follows Ben DeBacker, a non-binary teen who is thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah, and her husband, Thomas. Struggling with anxiety, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their art teacher, Ms. Lyons, while trying to keep a low profile at their new school. Ben's attempts to survive junior year unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan, a funny and charismatic student, decides to take Ben under his wing. With the help of Nathan, and his friends Sophie and Mel, Ben discovers themselves and what started as a disastrous turn of events looks like it might just be a chance to start a happier new life.
Larissa: The Other Side Of Anitta - TBA 2025
You already know Anitta, but have you met Larissa? Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta tells the story and conflicts of Larissa de Macedo Machado, also known as Anitta. Coming 2025.
Where to watch: Netflix
Lesbian Space Princess - TBA
A space princess is thrust out of her sheltered life and into a galactic quest to save her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend from the Straight White Maliens.
Where to watch: TBA
The Light Fantastic - TBD
A gay firefighter dreams of becoming a professional ballroom dancer and battles the rigid traditions of the ballroom world under the guidance of his ultra-traditional instructor, set in Blackpool.
Mother Mary - TBA
Follows the relationship between a fictional musician and a famous fashion designer. Starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel as lovers. Hunter Schafer costars and David Lowrey directs.
Where to watch: In theaters
The Parenting - TBA
A couple rents a countryside house for a weekend with their parents and then discovers it’s inhabited by a 400-year-old poltergeist.
Where to watch: TBA
Pee-wee as Himself - TBA
A chronicle of the life of artist and performer Paul Reubens and his alter ego Pee-wee Herman. Prior to his recent death, Reubens spoke in-depth about his creative influences, and the personal struggles he faced to persevere as an artist.
Where to watch: TBA on Max
Queens of the Dead - TBA
Drag queens and club kids battle zombies craving brains during a zombie outbreak at their drag show in Brooklyn, putting personal conflicts aside to utilize their distinct abilities against the undead threat.
Streets of Gloria - TBA
Gabriel, a young literature teacher, has just moved to Rio. He discovers The Glória, a neighborhood bar and cruising spot, where he soon becomes friends with the magnetic owner, Monica. When he meets Adriano, a male escort, the chemistry between them is explosive, sparking a passionate and tumultuous love affair. One day Adriano suddenly disappears, and Gabriel begins a journey of investigation until he becomes an escort himself. Realizing his obsession with Adriano is leading him on a destructive path, Gabriel must make a choice. With Monica and his new friends, he finds a family and new reasons to live.
Untitled Christy Martin Biopic - TBA
Tells the story of Christy Martin, the most successful female boxer of the ‘90s.
Where to watch: In theaters
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery - TBA
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No plot details have been released.
The Wedding Banquet - TBA
Wai-Tung, a gay Taiwanese-American, agrees to marry Wei-Wei for a green card. When their parents visit for the wedding, Wai-Tung's homosexuality is revealed, leading to eventual acceptance. Wai-Tung, a gay Taiwanese-American, agrees to marry Wei-Wei for a green card.
Where the Wind Comes From - TBA
Alyssa, a rebellious 19-year-old girl, and her friend Mehdi, an introverted 23-year-old man, use their imagination to escape their unpromising reality. When they discover a contest in the south of Tunisia that may allow them to flee, they undertake a road trip regardless of the obstacles in their way.