Jump-scare junkies and musical-theater diehards will love the box office offerings this weekend.
First up: “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” claws its way into theaters, continuing the wildly popular horror franchise based on the video game phenomenon. Expect more creepy animatronics, more late-night terror, and more lore expanding on what’s become one of Blumhouse’s biggest hits. Fans of the first film will recognize plenty of nods to the original, and newcomers will get a fresh dose of fright that doesn’t require homework.
Musical fans can catch the new theatrical release of “Merrily We Roll Along: The Broadway Cast Recording” — the filmed performance of the smash-hit revival that captivated New York. This is the beloved Sondheim musical as audiences saw it onstage, featuring the acclaimed trio of Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez, whose chemistry and emotional depth turned the revival into a phenomenon. The film captures the full production, including soaring vocals, intimate staging, and all the raw heartbreak of a friendship unraveling in reverse. For theater lovers who missed the Broadway run (or want to relive it), this is a rare chance to see a landmark performance on the big screen.
And if you’d prefer to stay home in your coziest pajamas, the holiday streaming slate is already in full swing.
- “Elf,” “Home Alone,” and “Love Actually” are back in heavy rotation across streamers.
- Prime Video just added the crowd-pleasing adaptation of “Oh. What. Fun.” – a new holiday comedy with heart and a perfectly chaotic family at its center.
- Netflix is leaning into nostalgia with “Klaus” and “The Christmas Chronicles,” while Hallmark and Lifetime continue delivering their nonstop snow-kissed romances.
Whether you want a fright, a song-and-dance emotional rollercoaster, or a festive comfort watch, this weekend has it covered.
Catch all of Heather Brooker’s movie picks every week on Entertain Me! during The Gary and Shannon Show on KFI.
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