New movies out this week: Sept 11-17
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New movies out this week: Sept 11-17

'Practical Magic' marks Sandra Bullock's return to acting after a four-year hiatus

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New movies out this week: Sept 11-17

Six new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.

Burû Rokku (Blue Lock)

Directed by Yūsuke Taki.

Who’s in it? 

Joey Iwanaga, Fumiya Takahashi and Masataka Kubota.

What’s it about? 

Follows 300 high school soccer players competing in ruthless trials at a secret training facility, where only one will emerge as the world's greatest striker and the eliminated are banned from Japan's National Team.

Why watch it? 

Based on the manga “Blue Lock” written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. 

Practical Magic 2

Directed by Susanne Bier.

Who’s in it?

Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Stockard Channing.

What’s it about? 

A multi-generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.

Why watch it? 

In 2022, during an interview, Sandra Bullock announced that she would take a break from acting to focus on her family and raising her two children. Following the 25th anniversary of the original film, in 2024, Nicole Kidman was asked about the possibility of a sequel. She confirmed that she and Bullock had been in discussions and that the idea was very much alive. In 2025, it was officially announced, with a teaser for a 2026 release, marking Bullock's highly anticipated return to acting after a four-year hiatus - and the reunion of the original cast nearly 30 years after the first film.

The Resident

Directed by Chaiwat Sitalasai.

Who’s in it?

Rinrada "Pie" Kaewbuasai, Toomtam Yuttana, Phak Maliwan and Nualprang Trichit.

What’s it about?

A young caregiver named Bua tells her indebted boyfriend, Phai, about a wealthy, comatose former traditional Thai dancer living in a large traditional mansion. The boyfriend and his friend plan to rob the house for its hidden treasures. Once inside the locked mansion, they realise the house and its owner harbour a deadly, supernatural curse that traps them as sacrificial victims rather than mere intruders.

Why watch it?

For the local supernatural folklore and curses. 

Sardar 2

Directed by P.S. Mithran.

Who’s in it?

Karthi, Malavika Mohanan and Yogi Babu.

What’s it about?

Follows spy Sardar's origin story in flashback while his son Inspector Vijay confronts a villain known as Black Dagger in the present day.

Why watch it?

An Indian Tamil-language spy action thriller.


Premieres on Sept 11

Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger (Don't Look Back In Anger)

Directed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern.

Who’s in it? 

Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher and Oasis

What’s it about? 

Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.

Why watch it?

Do you really need us to tell you?!

Haiwaan

Directed by Priyadarshan.

Who’s in it?

Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar and Mohanlal.

What’s it about?

A blind martial artist protects a girl child from a psychopath killer.

Why watch it?

Remake of "Oppam" (2016).

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