Movies and series not to be missed this February How to celebrate Valentine's Day, from Chloé Zhao's Hament to Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights

February, the season of love. But also of action, mysteries, and returns, even true stories. From the arrival of Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights to documentaries like the one about Paul McCartney, we are ready to delve into the depths of the human soul with the most anticipated releases of the month.

Here, then, are the best cinematic releases of February 2026.

Anaconda - in theaters from February 5

In 1997, Anaconda hit theaters, a cult horror film starring a giant snake, with a cast including Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Ice Cube, and Jon Voight. In 2025, and arriving in Italy on February 5, 2026, a comedy with the same title is released, featuring the on-screen duo Jack Black and Paul Rudd, who retrace the locations of the 1990s film in a meta-cinematic operation.

Ella McCay - in theaters from February 5

On February 5, Ella McCay arrives on Disney+, a film starring Emma Mackey, known from Sex Education, who is continuing her path in the world of feature films. The young actress plays the title character in the film directed and written by James L. Brooks, director of the classic Terms of Endearment. Ella is an idealistic politician trying to juggle her family’s problems with her professional ambitions. The cast is very rich, featuring Rebecca Hall, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Ayo Edebiri.

Hamnet: In the Name of the Son - in theaters from February 5

Hamnet: In the Name of the Son is one of the frontrunners of the upcoming Oscar season, as well as one of the most moving titles of the entire awards season. The film stars Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as his wife Agnes, who must overcome the death of a child and will do so through the healing power of art.

The True Queen of Chess - on Netflix from February 6

In 2020, The Queen’s Gambit arrived on Netflix, a series inspired by the novel of the same name by Walter Tevis and starring Anya Taylor-Joy. Six years later, on February 6, The True Queen of Chess arrives on the same platform, a docuseries focused on a real player, as well as the strongest who has ever existed. It is Judit Polgár, a twelve-year-old Hungarian who challenged the most renowned players between the 1980s and 1990s.

Pretty Woman - in theaters from February 9

After the success of classic returns, there’s another cult favorite waiting for us in theaters from February 9. For all the romantics out there, Pretty Woman returns to the big screen to tell the modern-day Cinderella story of a young prostitute who finds love with a billionaire businessman. They are played by Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. The rest is history.

Motorvalley - on Netflix from February 10

Luca Argentero, Giulia Michelini, and Caterina Forza are the trio of protagonists of the Netflix original series Motorvalley, arriving on the platform on February 10. The show is set in the GT championship, where the young Blu must compete—a driver who refuses to be coached and follows her uncontrollable instincts more than her head. Between clashes, tracks, and challenges, the protagonist, together with her coach Arturo Benini, will have to prove she has what it takes to win.

Wuthering Heights - in theaters from February 12

There have been more controversies than excitement surrounding the production of Wuthering Heights by Emerald Fennell, but the adaptation of the novel of the same name by Emily Brontë is finally ready to open to the public, arriving on the big screen from February 12. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi also caused a stir during the film’s press tour, respectively in the roles of the tormented Cathy and Heathcliff, protagonists who burn for one another with an intense passion.

Pillion: A Love Without Brakes - in theaters from February 12

Alexander Skarsgård is a leather-clad biker who toys with Henry Melling, once the cinematic cousin in Harry Potter, in the debut feature by young British author Henry Lighton. Pillion - A Love Without Brakes is the adaptation of the book Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones, which tells a BDSM love story following all the classic codes of the romantic comedy.

Joy - in theaters from February 12

Valeria Golino, Saul Nanni, Francesco Colella, and Jasmine Trinca are the quartet of protagonists in Joy by Nicolangelo Gelormini, which revisits the events of which teacher Gloria Rosboch was a victim. At the center of a news story in 2021, the woman was deceived and later led to her death by the young Gabriele Defilippi, who had made her believe he loved her and had taken a large sum of money from her.

The Wizard of the Kremlin - in theaters from February 12

Jude Law is Vladimir Putin in the film The Wizard of the Kremlin by Olivier Assayas, in which the protagonist is Vadim Baranov, the fictional spin doctor of the Tsar, played by Paul Dano. The story is adapted from the book of the same name by Giuliano da Empoli, and the cast also includes Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, and Jeffrey Wright.

Crime 101: The Road to Crime - in theaters from February 12

From February 12, the noir thriller Crime 101 - The Road to Crime arrives in theaters, based on the work of Don Winslow. The plot centers on a highly skilled thief who is ready to pull off his most ambitious heist. He is played by Chris Hemsworth, who will cross paths with characters portrayed by Halle Berry, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, and Mark Ruffalo.

Love Me Love Me - in theaters from February 13

Love Me Love Me is Prime Video’s first Italian film in English that follows the young adult genre and draws its story from the novel of the same name by writer Stefania S.. Set in an elite international college, the plot follows the relationship between young June, who has just transferred, and the troubled James, who takes part in underground MMA fights. The girl will find herself having to make a decision: whether to continue seeing the model student Will or give in to the charismatic aura of the problematic James.

Ghost - in theaters from February 14

Not just Pretty Woman. On February 14, just in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Lucky Red brings Ghost back to theaters, a classic of romantic cinema and world cinema directed by Jerry Zucker, starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, and Whoopi Goldberg. Everyone knows the story: Sam (Swayze) is accidentally killed and, before leaving the earthly world, must settle all unfinished business, as well as protect his beloved wife Molly (Moore).

The Thread of Blackmail - in theaters from February 16

Gus Van Sant returns to theaters with The Thread of Blackmail - Dead Man’s Wire, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The director, working from a screenplay by Austin Kolodney, draws inspiration from a true story involving Anthony G. Kiritsis, who kidnapped mortgage broker Richard O. Hall in 1977. The protagonist is played by Bill Skarsgård, alongside Dacre Montgomery, Al Pacino, Colman Domingo, and Myha'la Herrold.

Paradise 2 - on Disney+ from February 23

It was one of the breakout series of 2025. Paradise, created by Dan Fogelman, returns to the events of the first season and explores what happens in the three years following the day that changed everything.

The Bluff - on Prime Video from February 25

Priyanka Chopra Jonas continues her journey in the action world with the latest title The Bluff, produced by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo and directed by Frank E. Flowers. The protagonist, convinced she has left her past behind, will see her peace shaken when her former captain reappears seeking revenge.

The Sound of a Fall - in theaters from February 26

Presented at the last Cannes Film Festival, The Sound of a Fall is the film by Mascha Schilinski that won the Jury Prize. Spanning different eras and following various female protagonists, the film is a youthful and feminine fresco that moves through time, marked by the German director’s mature and grand style.

Bridgerton 4: Part 2 - on Netflix from February 26

What will be the fate of Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek? The happily-ever-after is obviously just around the corner, but to find out how the love story between the aristocratic heir and the young maid ends, we’ll have to wait until February 26, when the second part of the fourth season of Bridgerton arrives on Netflix.

Silent Friend - in theaters from February 26

Ildikó Enyedi, director of On Body and Soul and The Story of My Wife, chooses Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as the protagonist of Silent Friend, alongside Léa Seydoux and the young Luna Wedler, winner of the Mastroianni Award at the last Venice Film Festival. The true protagonist of the film, however, is a majestic ginkgo biloba tree around which three narrative threads unfold, set in different eras.

Man on the Run - on Prime Video from February 27

Paul McCartney is at the center of the documentary Man on the Run, an intimate portrait that tells the man’s private and professional life, from the breakup of the Beatles to the formation of the Wings with his wife Linda. The film shows the artist facing change as his life evolved throughout his solo career, a path full of challenges told through previously unseen materials and footage.