“Madame Web”
Dakota Johnson stars as Cassandra Webb, a New York City paramedic who begins to develop clairvoyance in Sony’s “Madame Webb.” Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the film follows Cassandra as she confronts her past and works to protect three young women from a mysterious adversary who wants them dead. Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tamar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, Adam Scott, and Zosia Mamet also star in the film directed by S. J. Clarkson.
Release Date: In theaters February 14 via Sony Pictures Releasing.
“Bob Marley: One Love”
The musical biography “Bob Marley: One Love” follows the life of the titular singer-songwriter as he overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the story is written by Green, Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, and Zach Baylin. Kingsley Ben-Adir stars as Marley alongside Lashana Lynch and James Norton.
Release Date: In theaters February 14 via Paramount Pictures.
“Players”
In the latest original rom-com from Netflix, “Players” follows New York sportswriter Mack, who has spent years devising successful hook-up “plays” with her friends. However, she unexpectedly falls for one of her targets and must learn what it means to play for keeps. Directed by Trish Sie, the film stars Gina Rodriguez, Tom Ellis, Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, and more.
Release Date: Available to stream on February 14 on Netflix.
“Drive-Away Dolls”
Directed by Ethan Coen and co-written by Coen and Trisha Cooke, “Drive-Away Dolls” stars Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan. The film follows two women looking for a fresh start who embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee. Things go awry after they cross paths with a group of inept criminals. Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp, and Matt Damon also star.
Release Date: In theaters February 23 via Focus Features.
“About Dry Grasses”
Nuri Bilge Ceylan directs the Turkish-language drama “About Dry Grasses,” co-written by Ceylan, Ebru Ceylan, and Akin Aksu. The film follows a teacher working in eastern Anatolia. His hopes of moving to Istanbul are complicated when he’s accused of abusing one of his students. Deniz Celiloğlu, Merve Dizdar and Musab Ekici star.
Release Date: In theaters February 23 via Sideshow / Janus Films.
Honorable Mentions: The Netflix animated film “Orion and The Dark” is available to stream on February 2; “The Monk and the Gun” gets its theatrical debut following a strong festival run on February 2; “Stranger Things” fans can catch Joe Keery in the romance thriller “Marmalade” in theaters February 9; Cynthia Erivo stars as a woman with a troubled past in “Drift,” in theaters February 9.
