What to watch in theaters and at home this weekend Feb. 23-25, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Congratulations, you made it to the weekend. But what now? It’s not quite spring and we’re still a week away from the release of the must-see triumphant known as “Dune: Part Two.” You might be mistaken to believe that there’s nothing worth watching. I’m here to tell you that you are wrong. You have at least 15 options.

Those in search of a shared theatrical experience have at least “Drive-Away Dolls,” a queer comedy about a road trip gone awry from director/co-writer Ethan Coen, “Stopmotion,” a creepy thriller that explores a stop-motion filmmaker’s psychological disintegration following the hospitalization of her emotionally abusive mother, and “Ordinary Angels,” a faith-based film starring Hilary Swank.

Prefer to stay inside? Celebrated drama “All of Us Strangers” has arrived on Hulu (and digital retailers), and A24’s phenomenal WWII drama “The Zone of Interest” and the mainstream box busters “Mean Girls” and “Anyone But You” have made their way to digital retailers.

Other streaming options include Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (it’s much better than the theatrical film from 2010), the final season of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” a Lionel Messi documentary, Apple TV+’s sci-fi thriller “Constellation” and so much more.

Drive-Away Dolls (Theaters)

Studio Synopsis:Written by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, this comedy caper follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.

Stopmotion (Theaters)

Studio Synopsis:Ella Blake is a stop-motion animator who is struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother. Suddenly alone in the world, she embarks upon the creation of a macabre new puppet film, which soon becomes the battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mind starts to fracture, the characters in her animated film take on a terrifying life of their own, and the unleashed power of her imagination threatens to destroy her.

Ordinary Angels (Theaters)

Stuio Synopsis:Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon Stevens (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.

All of Us Strangers (Hulu)

Studio Synopsis:One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal), which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam is preoccupied with memories of the past and finds himself drawn back to the suburban town where he grew up, and the childhood home where his parents (Claire Foy and Jamie Bell), appear to be living, just as they were on the day they died, 30 years before.

The Zone of Interest (Digital Retailers)

Studio Synopsis: The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp. A hypnotic and deeply chilling masterpiece from filmmaker Jonathan Glazer ("Under the Skin"), starring Sandra Hüller and Christian Friedel.

Anyone But You (Digital Retailers)

Studio Synopsis: In the edgy comedy Anyone But You, Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) look like the perfect couple, but after an amazing first date something happens that turns their fiery hot attraction ice cold -- until they find themselves unexpectedly thrust together at a destination wedding in Australia. So, they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple.

Mean Girls (Digital Retailers)

Studio Synopsis: From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic, "Mean Girls." New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika). However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney), she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.

Orlando, My Political Biography (The Criterion Channel)

Studio Synopsis: “Come, come! I’m sick to death of this particular self. I want another.” Taking Virginia Woolf’s novel “Orlando: A Biography” as its starting point, academic virtuoso turned filmmaker Paul B. Preciado has fashioned the documentary ORLANDO: MY POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY as a personal essay, historical analysis, and social manifesto that premiered and took home four prizes at the 2023 Berlin Film Festival. For almost a century, Woolf’s eponymous hero/heroine has inspired readers for their gender fluidity across physical and spiritual metamorphoses over a three-hundred-year lifetime. Preciado casts a diverse cross section of more than twenty trans and nonbinary individuals in the role of Orlando as they perform interpretations of scenes from the novel, weaving into Woolf’s narrative their own stories of identity and transition. Not content to simply update a seminal work, Preciado interrogates the relevance of Orlando in the continuing struggle against antitrans ideologies and in the fight for global trans rights.

Constellation (Apple TV+)

Studio Synopsis: “Constellation” stars Rapace as Jo - an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space — only to discover that key pieces of her life seem to be missing. The action-packed space adventure is an exploration of the dark edges of human psychology, and one woman's desperate quest to expose the truth about the hidden history of space travel and recover all that she has lost.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Season 3 (Disney+)

Studio Synopsis: Clone Force 99’s battle to survive the newly formed Empire comes to an epic conclusion.

Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend (Apple TV+)

Studio Synopsis: New four-part docuseries that highlights the thrilling story of the planet’s top living athlete as well as that of his loyal supporters across Argentina and those who made the pilgrimage across the globe. The series also features the most personal interviews to date with Messi, alongside conversations with teammates, coaches, competitors, devout fans and commentators testifying to the incredible influence and impact he has on a nation and world stage, along with the grace, fortitude and willpower he has exhibited throughout his career.

Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix)

Studio Synopsis: A live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series following Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, Air) to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation.

Mea Culpa (Netflix)

Studio Synopsis: When criminal defense attorney Mea Harper (Kelly Rowland) takes on the murder case of artist Zyair Malloy (Trevante Rhodes), the truth isn't as obvious as it seems. While she tries to determine the innocence or guilt of her cagy-yet-seductive client, it is uncovered that everyone is guilty of something. Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa explores what happens when burning desire takes hold and things get hot... and dangerous

History of Evil (Shudder)

Studio Synopsis:A family on the run from corruption takes refuge in a safe house with an evil past. What unfolds next will shake you to your core. Starring Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries) and Jackie Cruz (Orange is the New Black).

Formula 1: Drive to Survive - Season 6

Studio Synopsis:Drive To Survive returns to Netflix for a 6th season. Offering unprecedented access, fans are taken behind the scenes to witness first-hand how the drivers and teams prepare to battle it out for victory.