by admin | Jul 17, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Awesome Official Trailer for ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Action-Packed Sequel
by Alex Billington
July 17, 2025
Source: YouTube
“It’s time to become the hero you were meant to be…” Ready? Realms will kollide this October. Warner Bros has launched the first official trailer for the action sequel Mortal Kombat II (MK2), based on the popular video game series. This is a follow-up to the most recent live-action Mortal Kombat movie in 2021, bringing back most of the cast for another martial arts showdown. This time, the fan favorite champions—joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Let them fight! Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage (you can also enjoy his movie Uncaged Fury), alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, & Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion. Awesome! This looks like a major upgrade over the first movie – more inline with the video games & still just as funny, gory, and totally badass. Can’t wait to watch!
Here’s the official trailer (+ posters) for Simon McQuoid’s sequel Mortal Kombat II, from WB’s YouTube:
You can also watch the teaser trailer for Johnny Cage’s Uncaged Fury fake movie right here for more fun.
From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II. This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of Earthrealm & its defenders. Mortal Kombat II, also known as Mortal Kombat 2 or MK2, is once again directed by Australian filmmaker Simon McQuoid, his second movie following Mortal Kombat and many years working in the video game industry (on Call of Duty & Playstation ads, etc). The screenplay is written by Jeremy Slater. Based on the successful video game series originally created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Produced by Todd Garner, Toby Emmerich, Simon McQuoid, E. Bennett Walsh, and James Wan. Warner Bros will release McQuoid’s Mortal Kombat II sequel in theaters nationwide starting on October 24th, 2025 this fall. Excited for it? Who wants to watch this?
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by admin | Jul 17, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Vanessa Kirby in Portland Crime Thriller ‘Night Always Comes’ Trailer
by Alex Billington
July 17, 2025
Source: YouTube
“You don’t know what you’re doing. There’s no way out…” Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a crime thriller titled Night Always Comes, out on Netflix globally this August. Not to be confused with the other films titled The Wolves Always Come at Night or The Night Comes for Us. Based on the best-selling novel by Willy Vlautin, Night Always Comes is directed by Benjamin Caron (Sharper) and is set in Portland, OR. Risking everything to secure a future for herself and her brother, Lynette sets out on a dangerous odyssey, confronting her own dark past while racing through one propulsive night. Starring Vanessa Kirby, Night Always Comes follows Lynette, a woman who risks everything to secure the house that represents a future for her family. On a dangerous odyssey through a single night to find $25,000, Lynette is forced to deal with her troubles in order to finally break free… The cast features Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephan James, Randall Park, Julia Fox, Michael Kelly, and Eli Roth. This looks like it gets proper crazy! But I’m down to watch Kirby get super angry fighting all these assholes around Portland. Bring it on.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Benjamin Caron’s film Night Always Comes, from YouTube:
“One night. No other options.” Facing eviction in a city her family can no longer afford, a woman plunges into a desperate & increasingly dangerous all-night search to raise $25K. Vanessa Kirby plays Lynette, a flawed, yet determined, anti-heroine who embarks on a dangerous, one-night odyssey through Portland’s criminal underbelly in a desperate attempt to gather enough cash to keep her family from eviction. Night Always Comes is directed by British storyteller / filmmaker Benjamin Caron, also director of the thriller Sharper, and an experienced theater director + TV director for eps of “The Crown”, “Andor”, “Wallander”, “Beaver Falls”, “Sherlock” previously. The screenplay is written by Sarah Conradt. Adapted from the book of the same name written by Willy Vlautin. Produced by Gary Levinsohn, Billy Hines, Ryan Bartecki, Benjamin Caron, Jodie Caron, Vanessa Kirby, and Lauren Dark. Netflix will debut Caron’s Night Always Comes film streaming on Netflix worldwide starting August 15th, 2025 coming soon. Look any good? Want to watch?
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by admin | Jul 17, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Chilling ‘Greener World’ Trailer #2 for ‘Alien: Earth’ Sci-Fi Horror Series
by Alex Billington
July 17, 2025
Source: YouTube
“This ship collected specimens… 5 new lifeforms from distant planets… Monsters.” Whoa! The best trailer yet. FX has unveiled a second official trailer for the spin-off series Alien: Earth, based on the Alien series. Confirmed for release in August this summer. Just a few more weeks to go… When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands, a woman (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat. Set in 2120 when “five corporations – Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, Threshold – wield the power of nations, and proprietary advancements in technology provide the promise of a new tomorrow.” This is created & directed by Noah Hawley. The cast includes Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, David Rysdahl, Adrian Edmondson, Moe Bar-El, Adarsh Gourav, and others. The first full trailer for this series debuted last month, finally showing us some incredible footage. This new trailer is even better! The music and the fear and the dialogue all come together to give everyone the chills. This series might just turn out awesome. Let’s keep hoping for the best. The final countdown is on… Will they lock them down or not?
Here’s the second official trailer (+ posters) for Noah Hawley’s series Alien: Earth, from FX’s YouTube:
You can rewatch the very first teaser for Hulu’s Alien: Earth series right here or second teaser / full trailer.
When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat in FX’s highly anticipated TV series Alien: Earth from creator Noah Hawley. Alien: Earth is a new sci-fi series created and written by filmmaker / writer Noah Hawley, director of the film Lucy in the Sky previously, along with writer & directing the “Legion” and “Fargo” TV series, and writing for “The Unusuals” and “My Generation”. It’s written by and directed and showrun entirely by Noah Hawley. No other writing credits are available yet. Produced by Scott Free, 26 Keys Productions, 20th Television, and FXP. Executive produced by Hawley, Ridley Scott, Dana Gonzales, and Joseph E. Iberti. FX will launch this Alien: Earth series streaming on Hulu starting on August 12th, 2025 coming later this summer. Still excited to watch?
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by admin | Jul 17, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Official Trailer for ‘The Knife’ – Home Invasion Psychological Thriller
by Alex Billington
July 17, 2025
Source: YouTube
“One Night. One Decision. Everything Changes.” Inaugural Entertainment + Relativity Media have unveiled an official trailer for a film titled The Knife, a home invasion horror thriller marking the feature directorial debut of actor Nnamdi Asomugha. Asomugha is the former All-Pro NFL defensive back from Los Angeles who decided to get into acting (in Crown Heights, Sylvie’s Love) after finishing football. Now he’s directing his first film, which he co-wrote with indie filmmaker Mark Duplass. After a home invasion, a young family is pushed to their breaking point as a relentless detective unearths secrets they’ve fought to keep buried. This premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival last year and it opens in theaters nationwide this August. Starring Nnamdi Asomugha, Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King, Manny Jacinto, Amari Price, and Aiden Price. From this trailer it seems like another generic story about a rattled family.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Nnamdi Asomugha’s horror The Knife, direct from YouTube:
Construction worker Chris (Nnamdi Asomugha) is prepared to do whatever he can to build a solid life for his family, yet his plans are thrown into disarray after a mysterious woman appears in their new home late one night. By the time police arrive, the intruder is lying on the kitchen floor unconscious, a knife in her hand, and it falls to steadfast Det. Carlsen (Melissa Leo) to uncover the truth about what happened. Under questioning, Chris, his wife Alex (Aja Naomi King) and their young daughters Ryley (Aiden Price) and Kendra (Amari Price) close ranks, hoping to safeguard one another’s secrets—but the choices they make lead to consequences graver than they could ever imagine. The Knife is directed by American actor turned filmmaker Nnamdi Asomugha, making his directorial debut with this project. The screenplay is written by Nnamdi Asomugha & Mark Duplass. Produced by Nnamdi Asomugha, Jonathan T. Baker, Ami Werges. Exec produced by Mark & Jay Duplass. This initially premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival last year. Inaugural Ent. opens Asomugha’s The Knife film in US theaters nationwide August 15th, 2025.
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by admin | Jul 17, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Official Trailer for ‘A Little Prayer’ with David Strathairn & Jane Levy
by Alex Billington
July 16, 2025
Source: YouTube
“Everybody needs to just grow up, if you ask me.” Yep sounds about right. Music Box Films has debuted an official trailer for a smart little indie film finally releasing this year. A Little Prayer first premiered back at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and earned plenty of good reviews from critics who saw it there (93% on RT). It is finally getting a chance to shine in theaters – opening in locations starting August 29th. When a proud family man begins to suspect that his son is having an affair, he spirals into a relationship minefield trying to protect his daughter-in-law Tammy and attempt to understand his son. It’s “a heart-tugging drama about finding kindred spirits in unexpected places, A Little Prayer is a sensitive and searching portrait of an American family.” From writer / director Angus MacLachlan. Starring David Strathairn as Bill, with Jane Levy, Will Pullen, Celia Weston, Dascha Polanco, and Anna Camp. The reviews state it’s “filled with rich performances, complex characters, optimism, heartwarming revelations, and wisdom.” This is a rather beautiful trailer that makes it look like an indie gem absolutely worth watching whenever it opens near you.
Here’s the first official trailer for Angus MacLachlan’s film A Little Prayer, direct from YouTube:
Bill (David Strathairn) is a pillar of his Southern community: a business owner, a veteran, and the proud patriarch of an unruly but loving family. His daughter Patti (Anna Camp) has returned home after the collapse of her marriage, while his son David (Will Pullen) struggles to stay afloat. He has brought David into the family business, but harbors doubts about his discipline and commitment. Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law & only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose. When Bill begins to suspect that David may be straying from his marital vows with a coworker (Dascha Polanco), he must confront the perplexing inscrutability of his son’s choices and their consequences for the rest of the family. A Little Prayer is both written and directed by American indie filmmaker Angus MacLachlan, director of the films Goodbye to All That, Abundant Acreage Available, and also a writer on Junebug and Stone. Produced by Max A. Butler, Lauren Vilchik, Angus MacLachlan. It first premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival a few years ago. Music Box Films releases MacLachlan’s A Little Prayer in select US theaters starting August 29th, 2025 coming soon. Anyone want to watch it?
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by admin | Jul 16, 2025 | FirstShowing News
New Trailer for 15th Anniversary Re-Release of ‘Black Swan’ in IMAX
by Alex Billington
July 16, 2025
Source: YouTube
“What happened to my sweet girl?” “She’s gone!” Searchlight Pictures has debuted a brand new trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s Oscar-winning thriller Black Swan, which originally opened in 2010. It is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year, so they’re giving it a quick re-release with this two-nights-only plan. The big news about this re-release is that its getting an update. The IMAX release will be digitally re-mastered into the image & sound quality of The IMAX Experience. It will also feature a new, immersive IMAX 5.0 sound mix. Black Swan is Aronofsky’s thriller about the relationship between a veteran ballet dancer and a rival who’s looking to win the same role in the new production of Swan Lake. Starring Natalie Portman & Mila Kunis, with Winona Ryder, Vincent Cassel, and Barbara Hershey. The superb film (my 2010 review) was nominated for five Academy Awards, but only won one for Natalie Portman as Best Actress (The King’s Speech took home Best Picture instead). The score by Clint Mansell is exceptional, and cinematography by Matty Libatique also earned an Oscar nom. Tickets are now on sale at 250 IMAX theatres nationwide for showings around late August. Don’t miss a chance to revisit this haunting masterpiece on the biggest screen.
Here’s the new 15th Anniversary trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s film Black Swan, direct from YouTube:
And here’s a look at the original 2010 trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s film Black Swan, also via YouTube:
Experience it in IMAX! A psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet, Black Swan stars Natalie Portman as Nina, a featured ballet dancer who finds herself roped into a battle of competitive intrigue with a new rival at the dance company (Mila Kunis). Black Swan is directed by award-winning American filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, his fifth feature film at the time after directing Pi, Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain, and The Wrestler; before going on to make Noah (in 2014) after. The screenplay is written by Andrés Heinz, with Mark Heyman and John J. McLaughlin; based on a story by Andrés Heinz. Produced by Scott Franklin, Mike Medavoy, Arnold W. Messer, and Brian Oliver. This first premiered at the 2010 Telluride & Toronto Film Festivals (read my original review). It opened in theaters December 2010 and earned a grand total of 5 Oscar nominations with Natalie Portman winning for Best Actress. Searchlight Pictures will re-release Aronofsky’s Black Swan film in select theaters, including in IMAX, for two nights only on August 21st & 24th, 2025 coming up soon. For more details on showtimes, visit their official site.
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