October 8-15 viewing guide: ‘Tron: Ares’, ‘Search’ and ‘Feminichi Fathima’ among new films and shows

Here is a viewing guide to the new films and shows that will be out in in the second week of October in cinemas and on streaming platforms. All release dates are subject to change.

Among the movies that are arriving on streaming platforms after their theatrical run are War 2 (October 9, Hindi, Netflix), Mirai (October 10, Telugu, JioHotstar) and Sthal (October 10, Marathi, ZEE5).

Tron: Ares

October 10, English, in cinemas

The third film in the Tron franchise follows from Tron: Legacy 15 years ago. Ares refers to a personified artificial intelligence programme (played by Jared Leto) that is created by the Dillinger company head Jullian (Evan Peters) to take on rival Encom. Accompanied by Athena (Jodie Turner-Smith), Ares eventually rebels against Dillinger’s authority.

The Smashing Machine

October 10, English, in cinemas

Dwyane Johnson stars in Benny Safdie’s biographical film about American mixed martial arts champion Mark Kerr. The film chronicles Kerr’s descent into drug addiction and his comeback. Emily Blunt plays Kerr’s loyal girlfriend, while professional wrestler Ryan Bader plays Kerr’s peer in the ring.

Feminichi Fathima

October 10, Malayalam, in cinemas

Fasil Muhammed’s award-winning Malayalam movie is finally getting a release. Feminichi Fathima (Feminist Fathima) explores a woman’s rebellion against her insensitive husband, which begins with a stinky mattress. Fathima yearns to be...

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