Madame Web, Bob Marley: One Love, Argylle and All the Movies You Need to See in Theatres This February

Kicking off the month is Matthew Vaughn’s latest creation, Argylle. Like his beloved Kingsman franchise, this action comedy has a killer cast, edge-of-your-seat fight sequences, and Dua Lipa. Need we say more? Looking further into the future, the much anticipated Marvel/Sony film Madame Web, an origin story for the psychic Spider-Man adjacent hero, swings on to the big screen this Valentine’s Day. Bob Marley: One Love is also coming to theatres that weekend, a long overdue musical biopic about one of the most iconic singers whose powerful music is still cherished today.  

Don’t worry, Love Birds. There’s still plenty of romance in store for those wanting all the laughter and feels to make your heart soar. It may not be typical, but it will be your most memorable Valentine’s Day movie pick. Lisa Frankenstein is a horror comedy about a girl who falls in love with a corpse from the 1800s after bringing him back to life. 

These are just some of the latest movies coming to Cineplex this February. Keep reading and start making your February watchlist now!  

Argylle

Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, John Cena, Henry Cavill, Catherine O’Hara, Bryan Cranston, Ariana DeBose, Samuel L. Jackson, Dua Lipa 

Director: Matthew Vaughn 

Release Date:  February 2nd, 2024 

Before you ask, no. Despite rumours, Taylor Swift is not Elly Conway, the pseudonym for the writer of Argylle’s source material. While the recently released novel is a traditional spy story solely focused on suave Agent Argylle, Director Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman: The Secret Service, X-Men: First Class) centres the film on the writer and thrusts her into a thriller of her own making.

Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) is a shut-in who is stuck experiencing life through the characters she writes about until Aiden (Sam Rockwell) saves her from an attempted kidnapping. Now on the run with Aiden and her cat, Elly enters a deadly world of espionage, uncannily similar to the one from her novels. Along with Howard and Rockwell, the star-studded cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Henry Cavill, Catherine O’Hara, Bryan Cranston, and even pop sensation Dua Lipa. Argylle is easily one of February’s hottest releases and a must-see!  

 

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Fitting In 

Starring: Maddie Ziegler, Emily Hampshire, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Djouliet Amara 

Director: Molly McGlynn 

Release Date: February 2nd, 2024 

Last year’s TIFF movies continue making their way into cinemas for a larger audience to enjoy, and Fitting In needs to be on your watchlist. Starring Maddie Ziegler, this is a powerful and timely Canadian coming-of-age dramedy about Lindy (Ziegler), a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with a rare reproductive condition called MRKH syndrome. Shocked by her diagnosis, Lindy and her loved ones struggle to come to terms with this new reality.

Those who saw the film during its festival run, where it won Best Canadian Film at the 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival, commended its often unexplored subject matter and praised Ziegler’s captivating performance. From Dance Moms to co-starring with Jenna Ortega in the harrowing film The Fallout and now Fitting In, Zeigler has more than proven herself to be a star on the rise. 

 

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Lisa Frankenstein 

Starring: Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Carla Gugino, Joe Chrest, Henry Eikenberry 

Director: Zelda Williams  

Release Date: February 9th, 2024 

February isn’t complete without a love story and first-time feature director Zelda Williams, daughter of Robin Williams, along with Oscar®-winning writer Diablo Cody (Juno) are bringing audiences one with a twist! If Bonnie & Clyde, Death Becomes Her, and Beetlejuice were to have a baby, they would deliver one called Lisa Frankenstein.

Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse star in this nostalgic horror comedy set in 1989, where misfit teenager Lisa Swallows (Newton) is determined to be with the love of her life. The only problem is he (Sprouse) just so happens to be a corpse rotting since the Victorian era, but that won’t stop her. With some lightning and a tanning bed, Lisa reanimates him into the man of her dreams, and the two embark on an adventure full of hijinks, murder, and romance. It’s a classic tale of love at first fright! 

 

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Madame Web 

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Adam Scott, Emma Roberts  

Director: S.J. Clarkson 

Release Date: February 14th, 2024 

Marvel is (sort of) back! While Madame Web isn’t officially a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is the next film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Fans should get excited as the unmissable film will help bridge Spidey movies from the past, present, and future.  

Traditionally, Cassandra Webb/Madame Web is an older mutant on life support who helps Spider-Man using her psychic powers. In this movie, Dakota Johnson plays a younger version of the character, a New York City paramedic who develops her signature abilities after a job-related accident. Following her cryptic glimpses into the future, Cassandra sets out to find three destined young women to help her stop a deadly foe connected to her past. Among the live-action debut of Madame Web, the film also marks the debut of several other fan-favourite characters, including Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman, played by Anyone But You star Sydney Sweeney.  

 

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Bob Marley: One Love 

Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, Michael Gandolfini, James Norton 

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green 

Release Date: February 14th, 2024 

Bob Marley was without a doubt one of the most influential musicians of his time, and his fascinating story is finally getting the treatment it deserves in Bob Marley: One Love. Like all the best musical biopics released recently, Director Reinaldo Marcus Green (King Richard) provides audiences with unflinching insight into the highs and lows of the reggae/rock singer’s unprecedented career. Like Rami Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody, Kingsley Ben-Adir completely disappears into the role of Bob Marley. The brilliant Lashana Lynch also stars in the film as Rita Marley, a Cuban-Jamaican singer and Marley’s wife. You’ll undoubtedly fall in love with Marley and his music all over again after leaving the theatre.  

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Land of Bad 

Starring: Russell Crowe, Liam Hemsworth, Milo Ventimiglia, Luke Hemsworth, Ricky Whittle 

Director: William Eubank  

Release Date: February 16th, 2024 

In a career spanning 40 years, Russell Crowe has played a gladiator, a 19th-century French cop, and even a driver with extreme road rage. Next, Crowe will star in this unrelentingly thrilling CIA action flick alongside two Hemsworth brothers and This is Us star Milo Ventimiglia. No man gets left behind in Land of Bad. When a covert Special Forces unit is ambushed on an extraction mission in the South Philippines, inexperienced officer Kinney (Liam Hemsworth) must secure his target and get back home with as many fellow soldiers as possible. During the brutal 48-hour battle, the team’s survival hinges on Kinney’s leadership and a seasoned Air Force drone pilot (Crowe) to guide them out of enemy territory from the sky.  

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Drive-Away Dolls  

Starring: Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Bill Camp 

Director: Ethan Coen 

Release Date: February 23rd, 2024 

While one Coen brother may be missing from behind the camera, Ethan Coen’s (Fargo, The Big Lebowski) latest film is a return to form as he brings another talent-filled comedy caper to the big screen. Drive-Away Dolls centres on Jamie and Marian (Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan), two polar opposite pals who hit the open road looking for a fresh start. But, as road trips often do, things turn sideways when they unknowingly steal a valuable package from a group of incompetent criminals. The highly anticipated film also features standout performances from Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, Beanie Feldstein, and the recently Oscar®-nominated Colman Domingo. 

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Ordinary Angels

Starring: Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Drew Powell, Tamala Jones 

Director: Jon Gunn 

Release Date: February 23rd, 2024 

From the studio behind Wonder and the creators of Jesus Revolution comes another inspirational film about family, faith and everyday miracles. Featuring heartfelt performances from Hilary Swank and Reacher star Alan Ritchson, Ordinary Angels follows the captivating true story of Sharon Stevens (Swank) and Ed Schmitt (Ritchson).

Ed is a recent widower with two daughters trying to make enough money to afford the liver transplant his youngest child desperately needs. Sharon is a determined hairdresser looking to do some good in her small-town Kentucky community. After the two meet, Sharon decides to do everything she can to help the Schmitt family, but trouble hits when his daughter’s condition becomes critical during the 1994 North American cold wave. While emotional, Ordinary Angels is an uplifting film about the importance of coming together as a community to help those who need it most.