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19 October 2026

Runner leads a diverse week at the multiplex

Now playing in theaters — 2026-W43: a roundup of the 8 new releases, including Runner, Resident Evil and Practical Magic 2.

Runner leads a diverse week at the multiplex

This week’s selection is anchored by a clear critical favorite: Runner, which carries a notable 8.3/10 on the charts. That higher rating gives the film an editorial lead among a compact slate of releases and frames the week as one for viewers seeking a standout critical pick among mainstream options.

Beyond Runner the lineup offers a range of genre entries. Action-leaning titles like Resident Evil (7.3/10) sit alongside character-driven or concept-driven films such as Buddy (7.1/10), Animals (7/10) and Practical Magic 2 (7/10). Mid-range contenders include Hope (6.9/10), The Fix (6.7/10) and Street Fighter (6.3/10). Taken together, the eight titles offer a balance of higher-rated and more mainstream options across genres, useful for audiences deciding where to spend an evening.

With 8 films now playing, the week reads as compact but varied: a clear critical leader in Runner, several dependable mid-range picks, and a couple of crowd-oriented genre entries. For booking decisions, festival-minded viewers and casual audiences alike will find something to monitor; full source data comes from TMDB (The Movie Database).

Author

Beatrice Mitchell

Beatrice Mitchell, Manchester-rooted and classically elegant, famously commissioned a rebuttal series after a controversial council planning meeting in Stockport, insisting on community testimony. Holds a firm editorial line on accountability and narrative fairness, and collects vintage city planning maps as an idiosyncratic hobby.