February brings a diverse slate of films — from slime-soaked horror and political drama to animated underdogs and slasher nostalgia. Here’s what’s hitting cinemas over the next few weeks.
1. Cold Storage
Written by veteran screenwriter David Koepp, this horror-comedy follows two security guards (Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell) who uncover a deadly mutant fungus beneath a self-storage facility. With climate change thawing a long-frozen military secret, chaos — and zombies — erupt. Liam Neeson plays the scientist racing to stop it.
Releases: Feb 6 (UK/Ireland), Feb 13 (US/Canada)
2. The President’s Cake
Set in Iraq in 1997, this poignant drama by Hasan Hadi tells the story of a nine-year-old girl ordered to bake a birthday cake for Saddam Hussein amid crippling sanctions. A moving, child’s-eye portrait of life under dictatorship.
Releases: Feb 6 (US/Spain), Feb 13 (UK/Ireland)
3. Pillion
Harry Melling stars as a shy man drawn into an intense relationship with a biker gang leader played by Alexander Skarsgård. Bold, explicit, and unexpectedly tender, this Valentine’s-week release explores power, intimacy and belonging.
Releases: Feb 6 (US/Sweden), Feb 12 (Brazil), Feb 19 (Australia)
4. Wuthering Heights
Emerald Fennell’s provocative reimagining of Emily Brontë’s classic stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. This is not a faithful retelling but an emotional, primal response to the novel that has divided — and intrigued — audiences.
Releases: Feb 11–13 (International)
5. GOAT
Produced by NBA star Stephen Curry, this animated sports comedy follows a teenage goat chasing basketball glory in a world of animal athletes. A light-hearted underdog story with heart.
Releases: Feb 11–13 (International)
6. Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
After a long hiatus, director Gore Verbinski returns with a time-loop sci-fi comedy starring Sam Rockwell as a man repeatedly travelling back in time to stop a rogue AI — and repeatedly failing.
Releases: Feb 13 (US), Feb 20 (UK/Ireland)
7. How to Make a Killing
Inspired by the classic Kind Hearts and Coronets, this modern dark comedy stars Glen Powell as a man plotting to eliminate wealthy relatives to inherit billions. Margaret Qualley and Ed Harris co-star.
Releases: Feb 20 (US/Canada), Feb 27 (UK/Ireland)
8. Scream 7
Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott, with franchise creator Kevin Williamson back at the helm. Set in a quiet American town, the iconic masked killer resurfaces — again.