Sun Jan 26 03:30:00 IST 2025: ## This Weekend’s Must-See Movies and TV: From Oscar Buzz to Suburban Spooks

**New York, NY** – This weekend offers a diverse range of entertainment, from critically acclaimed dramas vying for Oscar glory to lighthearted thrillers perfect for a night in. Here’s a rundown of what to watch:

**In Theaters:**

* **The Brutalist:** Brady Corbet’s three-hour epic, already a darling of film festivals, opens nationwide. This visually stunning drama, starring Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce, explores the struggles of a Hungarian Jewish architect in post-WWII America.

* **Flight Risk:** Mark Wahlberg stars as an assassin in this thriller, though critics suggest his performance is the only highlight of an otherwise underwhelming film.

* **Killers of the Flower Moon:** While not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, this Martin Scorsese film has been highly anticipated and may be playing in select theaters.

**Streaming and TV:**

* **The Night Agent:** This surprise Netflix hit, a conspiracy thriller starring Gabriel Basso, returns for a new season, though plot details remain scarce.

* **Prime Target:** Amazon Prime’s latest offering features Leo Woodall as a mathematician pursued by the NSA.

* **Watson:** CBS premieres a new Holmesian drama, focusing on Dr. Watson (Morris Chestnut) solving medical mysteries six months after Sherlock’s death.

* **The Starling Girl:** This Sundance horror-comedy, a riff on *Beauty and the Beast*, arrives on Max, starring Melissa Barrera.

**Other Notable Releases:**

* **The Wild Robot:** This animated film, nominated for three Oscars including Best Animated Feature, continues its theatrical run.

* **Nosferatu** and **Sonic the Hedgehog 3** are now available digitally.

From Oscar-contending dramas to surprising Netflix hits and a new take on classic characters, this weekend’s entertainment options cater to a variety of tastes. Check local listings for showtimes and streaming availability.

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