February 2025 promises to delight moviegoers and TV fans with high-profile premieres, long-awaited sequels, and unexpected new releases. This month, we are looking forward to large-scale blockbusters, exciting thrillers, comedy hits and dramatic stories that will definitely not leave viewers indifferent. In this article, we tell you what to watch in February - from Hollywood releases to exciting series on streaming platforms.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
After losing her beloved husband during a humanitarian mission in Sudan, Bridget is single again. She is a single mother of 9-year-old Billy and 4-year-old Mabel, who is stuck in the emotional cycle of raising children. Under pressure from her family, she begins to build a new life and even installs a dating app where she meets a dreamy and energetic young man. But will Bridget be able to balance work, family, and love?
The Bridget Jones series of films has always been an example of an exemplary romantic comedy with gorgeous British actors. Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, and the unsurpassed Renée Zellweger filled each part with soul. However, it looks like there will be no Mr. Darcy in this installment, which upset fans of the series after watching the trailer.
The plot begins in a classic way: Bridget is single again and trying to build a new life. Eventually she finds a young lover. What will come of it? You will find out on February 13. It's a great option to spend time together with your significant other on Valentine's Day.
Captain America: Brave New World
After meeting with the newly elected US President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international scandal. He must find out the purpose of the insidious global conspiracy before the real villain makes the whole world blush with rage.
Once again, we've got another Superhero Movie of the Month section. If you're still interested in movies of this genre, it's worth checking out. Personally, I'm surprised that the character of Captain America will be confronted by classic Hulk villains like the Leader and Red Hulk. But judging by the latest projects about the green big guy, he's clearly not in the right shape to fight evil.
The Ukrainian premiere will take place on February 13.
The Monkey
After coming across their father's old toy monkey in the attic, twin brothers Hal and Bill witness a series of gruesome deaths unfolding around them. In an attempt to get rid of the ghosts, the brothers decide to throw the monkey away and eventually go their separate ways. However, when the unexplained deaths happen again, the brothers are forced to reconcile and embark on a mission to get rid of the cursed toy forever.
A horror movie based on Stephen King's 1980 short story of the same name. The story of a monkey who kills by banging his cymbals has terrified many since then and you can often see references to this work among other projects. The producer was James Wan, who has made many good horror films, and the director was Oz Perkins, who made a good impression with last year's "The Long Walk." The film stars Theo James, Tatiana Maslany and Elijah Wood. The project has already made quite a good impression on critics, and you will get a lot of different emotions while watching it. If you don't dislike horror movies and like Stephen King's work, it's definitely worth watching.
The Ukrainian premiere will take place on February 20.
The Brutalist
Fleeing postwar Europe, visionary architect László Tóth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being separated during the war due to shifting borders and regimes. On his own in a strange new country, Laszlo settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and famous industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren has recognized his talent for construction. But power and inheritance come at a price...
A monumental drama about immigrants that turns the concept of the American Dream upside down. The movie is very tense and raises many difficult topics. It is definitely not a mass movie, because not everyone can withstand the 3.5-hour duration of the unhurried action. The main role was played by Adrian Brody, who received his second Oscar nomination in his career. The wonderful supporting actors Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce also received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. I'm very happy for Guy Pearce, because he hasn't gotten a good role in a long time.
The Ukrainian premiere will take place on February 20.
Real
A documentary that a filmmaker and a soldier accidentally filmed during a battle.
Oleg Sentsov's fourth feature film, shot during the battle in the summer of 2023. At that time, a camera accidentally turned on by the director was able to convey more information about the war than hundreds of textbooks or stories. This is a unique historical document that partially recreates the picture of what is happening at the front. "Real shows only a short scene from the lives of our soldiers, but in reality, there are many such films that can be made, and each will be proof of the courage and dedication of Ukrainian soldiers who faced impossible difficulties but did not give up.
This unique cinematic experience will premiere on February 20.
Emilia Perez
Rita (Zoe Saldana) is a lawyer who feels out of place at work. Her company loves big money, so she often helps criminals get away with it. But one day the heroine receives an unexpected offer. She has to help the leader of a drug cartel leave the criminal world and realize an incredible escape plan: becoming a woman, as he has always dreamed of being.
It's a shame I missed this project in the November selection, because it's a truly unique event. 13 Oscar nominations, only 3 films have ever had more, high praise from film critics and hatred from all other groups of people. It's no joke, "Emilia Perez" is hated by Mexicans, LGBT people, music lovers, moviegoers, and many more. On the IMDb website, the movie has the lowest user rating of any award nominee in history. As you can see, there is so much negativity that it is interesting to watch this "masterpiece". In fact, I don't understand why there is so much hatred, because the Oscars have always paid attention to such non-standard films. But the nominations have gone too far, because there are more worthy representatives among other projects.
Series
Prison Cell 211
A lawyer is imprisoned during a riot and impersonates a prisoner to survive. As he blends in with the crowd, chaos and tragedy reveal his own darkness.
The series is based on real events that took place on January 31, 2022. A riot broke out in a prison in Juarez, Mexico, leading to the deaths of about 10 people and the escape of 20 prisoners.
We are looking forward to a very intense series about a man who finds himself in terrible conditions and has to become cruel himself in order to survive. The main role is played by Diego Calva, whom you may know from the movie Babylon.
The premiere took place on February 5 on Netflix.
Cassandra
A family moves into a vintage smart home controlled by a virtual assistant who will do anything to keep the residents happy.
In recent years, the Germans have been creating more and more cool series that have already been mentioned in previous selections. This time, we have something interesting in the science fiction genre. The trailers look intense, and the character of Cassandra, played by Lavinia Wilson, may become your nightmare, making you never want to have a smart home or virtual assistants like the series.
The premiere took place on February 6 on Netflix.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Two young women are promoting healing methods that allegedly cure deadly diseases. They are misleading the whole world. One unwittingly and the other quite deliberately.
An Australian series based on the life of Belle Gibson, a fraudster who promoted alternative medicine on social media. She lied to her followers about her cancer and how to treat it through diet and exercise. Although she is an unpleasant personality, her story is very interesting and the series is trying to present everything correctly to the audience.
The main role was played by Australian actress Caitlin Deaver, and her partners on the set were many talented compatriots, such as Alicia Debnam-Carey, Suzy Porter and Mark Coles Smith.
The premiere took place on February 6 on Netflix.
Zero Day
The former US president returns to find the source of a dangerous cyberattack, but stumbles upon a sprawling web of lies and conspiracies.
This is definitely one of the most interesting premieres of the month! It's a political thriller that raises topical issues of cybersecurity and has a star-studded cast. Robert De Niro himself played the main role of the US president. Lizzy Caplan and Jesse Plemons, who has risen quite a bit as an actor in recent years and recently starred with de Niro in "Full Moon Killers," played the supporting roles.
We're looking forward to a very interesting and intense 6 episodes that will be released on February 20 on Netflix.
Suits: L.A.
He talks about a new group of lawyers led by Ted Black, a former New York City prosecutor who has established a law firm in Los Angeles specializing in criminal and healthcarelaw.
A spinoff of the popular series Force Majeure, which ran from 2011 to 2019. Thanks to a new wave of popularity through streaming services Peacock and Netflix, the authors realized that people missed good legal dramas.
The lead role will be played by Stephen Amell, whom you may remember from the TV series Arrow. If you're a fan of the original series, you should take a closer look at this premiere. In addition, the plot will feature guest actors from Force Majeure, and this will delight many viewers.
The premiere will take place on February 23 on NBC.
Continuation of the series
The White Lotus 3 сезон
The new season of the popular anthology series will be released on February 16 on HBO Max! The new cast includes Walton Goggins, Michelle Monaghan, and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
Reacher Season 3
The series is based on the popular book series by Lee Child. If you didn't like the Tom Cruise movie adaptation, you should give this series a chance, because the first two seasons adapted the material quite well. In addition, Alan Ritchson is literally made for this role, so the third season promises to be no less cool than the previous ones.
The premiere will take place on February 20 on Prime Video.
1923 Season 2
The second season of the prequel series to Yellowstone and simultaneously a sequel to 1883 will be released on February 23 on Paramount+. The series follows the Dutton family through the hardships of the 1920s, including the Great Depression.