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Working with Jack Nicholson is as good as it gets.
At least that’s what writer-director James L. Brooks thinks after working with the actor for nearly three decades, even directing him in two of his three Oscar-winning performances in Terms of Endearment and As Good as It Gets.
But while Jack hasn’t appeared onscreen since James’ 2010 movie How Do You Know alongside Reese Witherspoon and Paul Rudd, the director is “very much in contact” with the 88-year-old—and has a bold take about Jack’s future.
“I’m sure he’ll be working again,” James told E! News in an exclusive interview on the red carpet at the Ella McCay world premiere in Los Angeles Dec. 9. “I hope it’s with me.”
Although Jack wasn’t in James’ new movie Ella McCay, starring Emma Mackey and Jamie Lee Curtis and exclusively in theaters Dec. 12, it was in part due to the storyline, as James noted, “There’s no part in this film for anybody like Jack.”
Though Jack has been staying out of the public eye—aside from some rare appearances on his daughter Lorraine Nicholson’s Instagram—James has long been vocal about seeing the One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest actor back on the big screen again following his 15-year hiatus.
“I keep on thinking he’s going to get itchy and scratch it,” James told People in 2023 before referencing their most recent film. “My theory is it’s not his last movie.”
He added, “That’s what I’m hoping for. He’s the man.”
Plus, James is grateful to Jack for starring in his first-ever movie Terms of Endearment in 1983. It was on that set that James said he “began my relationship with Jack, who’s one of the great people I’ve met in my life.”
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“I am in love with the guy,” he continued. “America’s in love with the guy. He’s a lovable guy.”
While Ella McCay hits theaters Dec. 12, it’s not the only movie hitting screens soon. Read on to see what else is has recently released or is premiering in the coming months.
Black Bear
Christy – November 7, 2025
Sydney Sweeney delivers a knockout performance as she transforms into real life boxing hero Christy Martin in this much-anticipated biopic.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Netflix
Frankenstein – November 7, 2025
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth.
Where to Watch: In select theaters Oct. 17 and streaming on Netflix on Nov. 7.
20th Century Studios
Predator: Badlands – November 7, 2025
The newest entry in the Predator franchise is set in the future on a remote planet and follows a young Predator who is outcast from his clan, and must embark on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Elle Fanning also stars.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Mubi
Die My Love – November 7, 2025
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson headline this black comedy-drama that focuses on a new mother struggling with postpartum depression after moving to rural Montana.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Sony Pictures Classics
Nuremberg – November 7, 2025
A WWII psychiatrist (Rami Malek) evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials in 1945, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe). Also starring Colin Hanks, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Michael Shannon and Richard E. Grant.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Netflix
Nouvelle Vague – November 14, 2025
Director Richard Linklater reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless, a film that shaped the French New Wave in 1960. Starring Zoey Deutch as iconic actress Jean Seberg.
Where to Watch: In select theaters on October 31, streaming on Netflix starting November 14.
Paramount Pictures
The Running Man – November 14, 2025
Glen Powell stars in this adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novel (which also inspired the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie of the same name) about a deadly competition where contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Neon
Keeper – November 14, 2025
Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) stars in this horror flick about a wife who becomes isolated in a secluded cabin and must face an evil entity that unveils the property’s haunted past.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Disney
A Very Jonas Christmas – November 14, 2025
Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas team up for this Christmas caper which sees the brothers face a series of escalating obstacles as they try to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families. Also starring Chloe Bennet, Billie Lourd, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Danielle Jonas, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Disney+
Lionsgate
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – November 14, 2025
Original cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco return for this third entry in the magic-infused heist thriller franchise, along with new cast members Rosamund Pike and Dominic Sessa.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Universal Pictures
Wicked: For Good – November 21, 2025
Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) face off in this epic conclusion to 2024’s hit Broadway movie adaptation.
Where to Watch: In theaters
James Lisle/Searchlight Pictures
Rental Family – November 21, 2025
Brendan Fraser stars as an American actor who struggles to find purpose until he moves to Tokyo and lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers.
Where to Watch: In theaters
A24
Eternity – November 26, 2025
In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Zootopia 2 – November 26, 2025
This sequel to the Oscar-winning 2016 animated hit promises a return to Animal Metropolis with familiar faces Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) along with some new characters like Gary D’Snake (Ke Huy Quan) and quokka therapist Dr Fuzzyby (Quinta Brunson).
Where to Watch: In theaters
Focus Features
Hamnet – November 27, 2025
Based on the award-winning 2020 novel by Maggie O’Farrell and directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the story of how William Shakespeare endured family tragedy to create his masterpiece, Hamlet. Starring Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, and Joe Alwyn.
Where to Watch: In select theaters on Nov. 27, expanding nationwide on Dec. 12.
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Oh. What. Fun. – December 3, 2025
This fresh twist on the classic holiday-comedy features a star-studded cast as one big dysfunctional family, including Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Jason Schwartzman, and Eva Longoria.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Prime Video
Sony Pictures Classics
Merrily We Roll Along – December 5, 2025
Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez star in the live stage filming of the Tony-winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Netflix
Jay Kelly – December 5, 2025
George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Billy Crudup and Laura Dern star in this “heartbreaking comedy” from writer-director Noah Baumbach.
Where to Watch: In theaters Nov. 14 and streaming on Netflix Dec. 5.
Universal Pictures
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 – December 9, 2025
The 2023 horror hit gets the sequel treatment, with returning stars Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail and Matthew Lilllard joined by new characters played by Mckenna Grace and Skeet Ulrich.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Wilson Webb/Prime
Merv – December 10, 2025
When their beloved dog Merv loses his spark after their split, Anna (Zooey Deschanel) and Russ (Charlie Cox) are forced into the world’s most awkward co-parenting arrangement.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Prime Video
Netflix
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – December 12, 2025
Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc for his most dangerous case yet, alongside a stellar supporting cast including Glenn Close, Josh O’Connor, Josh Brolin, Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis and Kerry Washington.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
20th Century Studios
Ella McCay – December 12, 2025
An all-star cast (Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri) leads this comedy about an idealistic young woman juggling her family and work life.
Where to Watch: In theaters
20th Century Studios
Avatar: Fire and Ash – December 19, 2025
Director James Cameron delivers the third film in his blockbuster Avatar franchise, promising a darker storyline as Jake and Neytiri’s family clash with the Mangkwan Clan, also known as the Ash People. Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Kate Winslet,Oona Chaplin, and Michelle Yeoh.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Searchlight Pictures
Is This Thing On? – December 19, 2025
Directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern, this comedy-drama follows a middle-aged comedian navigating an impending divorce.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Kimberley French / Netflix
Goodbye June – December 24, 2025
It’s nearly Christmas when an unexpected turn in their mother’s health thrusts four adult siblings, and their exasperating father, into chaos as they navigate messy family dynamics in the face of potential loss. Kate Winslet makes her directorial debut and stars alongside Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough, Johnny Flynn, and Timothy Spall.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
Focus Features
Song Sung Blue – December 25, 2025
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
Where to Watch: In theaters
A24
Marty Supreme – December 25, 2025
Timothée Chalamet takes the lead in this 1950s-set sports drama about a young man with a dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player. Also starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Odessa A’zion.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Daniel McFadden/Lionsgate
The Housemaid – December 19, 2025
Based on the best-selling novel by Freida McFadden, this thriller follows a young woman (Sydney Sweeney) who accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for a wealthy couple (Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar) and soon finds herself trapped in a seductive game of secrets and scandal.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Paramount Pictures
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants – December 19, 2025
SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail on a seafaring comedy-adventure, complete with ghost pirates.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Sony Pictures
Anaconda – December 25, 2025
Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in this comedy adventure about two friends who travel to the Amazon to film a remake of their all-time favorite snake movie, and find themselves facing off against an actual giant anaconda.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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