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GRAFTED Arrives on Shudder January 24

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Award-winning director Sasha Rainbow (Kamali) presents GRAFTED, a dark and twisted medical thriller streaming Friday, January 24 on Shudder. Starring Joyena Sun, Jess Hong, Eden Hart, Jared Turner, Sepi To’a, and Xiao Hu, this unsettling film delves into obsession, ambition, and the lengths one student will go to for her vision of perfection.

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Wei, a Chinese scholarship student, heads to New Zealand to study revolutionary medical research at a top-tier university. Shy, introverted, and troubled by a genetic facial birthmark, she’s quickly rejected by her wealthy cousin Angela and her social circle. Determined to alter her future—and her appearance—Wei immerses herself in her late father’s research on a groundbreaking skin graft procedure. When her experiments take a darker turn, anyone who stands in her way may find themselves in danger, as Wei’s ambition pushes her over the edge.

Where to Watch Grafted

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Catch GRAFTED streaming on Shudder starting January 24. Prepare to explore the dark side of medical innovation through the eyes of a young woman driven to extraordinary— and terrifying—lengths.

A Thousand Blows Lands on Hulu & Disney+ February 21, 2025

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From Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, comes A Thousand Blows, a six-episode period drama plunging viewers into the gritty world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London. Premiering February 21, 2025 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally, the series draws on real characters who fought to stay alive in a brutal and often lawless underworld.

What to know about A Thousand Blows?

  • Follows Hezekiah Moscow and Alec Munroe, childhood friends fleeing Jamaica.
  • They stumble into London’s violent bare-knuckle boxing scene.
  • Hezekiah’s quick rise catches the eye of Mary Carr, Queen of the Forty Elephants, who has her own plans.
  • Meanwhile, the powerful Sugar Goodson, self-proclaimed king of East End boxing, vows to stop Hezekiah’s ambitions.

Mark your calendars for February 21, 2025, and get ready for a collision of old-world intrigue and modern ambition in the savage East End boxing rings of Victorian London. Tune in to Hulu or Disney+ and witness three stories converge in a defiant fight for survival.

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A Real Pain Lands on Digital December 31, Blu-ray™ on February 4

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Searchlight Pictures’ A Real Pain—nominated for 4 Golden Globe Awards® including Best Picture—debuts on Digital tomorrow, December 31, and arrives on Blu-ray™ on February 4. Directed and written by Jesse Eisenberg, this critically-acclaimed, award-winning film earned the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance.

Film Synopsis
Mismatched cousins, David and Benji, set off on a tour of Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. Old tensions flare up against the backdrop of family history and cultural heritage, revealing deeper truths about how the past can shape our present. Jesse Eisenberg’s direction brings humor, heart, and a dose of personal reflection to this unique journey.

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Golden Globe® Nominations

  • Best Picture – Musical or Comedy
  • Best Actor: Jesse Eisenberg
  • Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin
  • Best Screenplay

Behind the Scenes
Check out three new clips that explore the making of A Real Pain:

  • “Majdanek”
  • “Poland”
  • “Family History”

Bonus Feature*

  • Beautiful Fate: Making A Real Pain
    Take a deep dive into the heart and history of Poland while following Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin behind the scenes. See how family connections and comedic moments blend together to create this moving story.

Be the first to watch A Real Pain at home this December 31 on digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, then grab the Blu-ray™ edition on February 4.

Experience the heart, humor, and history that have earned the film four Golden Globe® nominations and critical acclaim.

Fandango Unveils 2025’s Most Anticipated Movies & Performances

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Fandango polled over 9,000 ticket-buyers to see which upcoming films and big-screen performances have fans the most excited for 2025. The results spotlight Captain America: Brave New World, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Jurassic World Rebirth, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps as some of the most buzzworthy titles.

Survey Highlights

  • 89% of ticket-buyers plan to see more movies in 2025 than in 2024
    • 53% aim to watch at least six films in theaters
  • 79% believe the big-screen experience can’t be replicated at home
  • 60% intend to see films in premium formats
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2025’s Most Anticipated Blockbuster Films

  1. Captain America: Brave New World
  2. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
  3. Jurassic World Rebirth
  4. From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
  5. The Fantastic Four: First Steps
  6. Avatar: Fire and Ash
  7. Wicked Part Two
  8. The Accountant 2
  9. Superman
  10. 28 Years Later

Most Anticipated New Performances

  • Scarlett Johansson in Jurassic World Rebirth
  • Pedro Pascal in The Fantastic Four: First Steps
  • Ana de Armas in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
  • Brad Pitt in F1
  • Nicholas Hoult in Superman

Most Anticipated Action/Adventure Movies

  1. Captain America: Brave New World
  2. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
  3. Jurassic World Rebirth
  4. From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
  5. The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Most Anticipated Family Movies

  1. Wicked Part Two
  2. Zootopia 2
  3. How to Train Your Dragon
  4. Snow White
  5. Lilo & Stitch

Most Anticipated Horror/Thriller/Suspense Movies

  1. 28 Years Later
  2. Wolf Man
  3. The Untitled Conjuring Finale
  4. M3GAN 2.0
  5. The Black Phone 2

Whether you’re into superhero blockbusters or family-friendly sequels, 2025 is poised to bring a variety of cinematic experiences for everyone—and Fandango’s survey confirms fans are ready to return to theaters in a big way.

Wicked Soars into Theaters and Fandango at Home

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Wicked is here. You can watch it on the big screen or at home. Grab tickets now on Fandango, or wait for the streaming release on Fandango at Home starting December 31.
• Purchase: $29.99
• Rent: $19.99

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L to R: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Grande is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu

Fan Bundle
Wicked + 12″ x 15″ Wicked poster for $39.99
• Show off your love for Oz

Why Watch
#1 in Fandango’s 2024 Most Anticipated Holiday Movies Survey
• Certified Fresh and Verified Hot

Catch Wicked in theaters today, or stream it on Fandango at Home starting December 31.