Welcome to another edition of WomensWorldToday, a weekly guide to all the new movies released on Friday.
This week, the seventh entry in a beloved horror franchise finally hits theaters after a rough journey to the big screen, but it’s an Elvis concert film that steals the show.
At home, you can rent or buy the Jason Statham actioner Shelter or the Oscar-nominated foreign film The Voice of Hind Rajab.
And on streaming services you’re likely already paying for, look out for a new documentary about the Beatles — this one about Paul McCartney’s career specifically — and an indie gem from Jim Jarmusch in Father Mother Sister Brother. There’s also The Bluff, a pirate action flick starring Priyanka Chopra-Jonas and Karl Urban, which is the best movie this week that you probably haven’t heard of.
Scream 7
picks up with Sidney Prescott (played by Neve Campbell) living a quiet life away from the chaos of her past. When a new Ghostface killer emerges, the terror becomes personal again — this time targeting her teenage daughter. Forced back into survival mode, Sidney must confront both a new murderer and the lingering trauma that has followed her since the original Scream.
The film blends classic franchise elements — a brutal opening kill, a lineup of suspicious teens, and self-aware commentary about horror tropes — with returning faces like Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox). While it aims to raise the stakes by centering on Sidney’s family, much of the story follows the familiar whodunit formula the series is known for.
How to watch: Scream 7 is now playing in theaters nationwide.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is a large-scale concert experience celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley. Rather than a traditional biopic, it’s a live multimedia event that blends restored performance footage of Elvis with a full symphony orchestra playing on stage in sync with his original vocals.
The show features iconic performances from across his career — from his early rock ’n’ roll hits to his powerful Las Vegas-era ballads — all projected on a massive screen while musicians perform live, creating the feeling that Elvis is fronting the orchestra in real time. Classic songs like “Suspicious Minds,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and “Jailhouse Rock” are typically part of the setlist.
Designed as an immersive tribute, the production combines high-definition remastered footage, dynamic lighting, and orchestral arrangements to reintroduce Elvis’s legacy to both longtime fans and new audiences. It’s less about telling his life story and more about recreating the energy and emotion of experiencing him live in concert.
How to watch: EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is now playing in theaters nationwide.
Shelter
The film stars Jason Statham as a man living in self-imposed exile on a remote island. His quiet life is shattered when he rescues a young girl, pulling him back into violence as enemies connected to his mysterious past close in. The plot is highly familiar — reluctant protector, secret history, escalating threats — but the execution is what makes it work.
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, the movie is praised for tight pacing, clean action choreography, and efficient storytelling. The runtime doesn’t overstay its welcome, and the action scenes feel sharp and purposeful rather than chaotic. An early car chase sequence stands out as a highlight, signaling the film knows exactly what kind of ride it wants to be.
Critics are split. Some appreciate that Statham leans confidently into his established tough-guy persona — delivering the gritty, physical performance audiences expect. Others argue it’s formulaic and offers nothing new beyond the standard Statham blueprint.
How to watch: Shelter is now available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Prime Video and other VOD platforms.
The Voice of Hind Rajab
The film dramatizes the real-life tragedy of six-year-old Hind Rajab, who was trapped in her car during the Gaza conflict on January 29, 2024, after her family tried to flee. Using actual audio recordings of her emergency calls to the Palestine Red Crescent Society, the movie follows the rescuers’ frantic efforts to save her while facing life-threatening obstacles.
Instead of showing violence directly, the film focuses on the emotional intensity inside the dispatch center, highlighting the voices, reactions, and tension of the rescuers as they coordinate help. This mix of documentary audio and cinematic reenactment creates a gripping, heart-wrenching experience.
Critically acclaimed, it premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in 2025, receiving standing ovations, awards, and later being submitted as Tunisia’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars. The film is a poignant, respectful portrayal of Hind’s story and the human cost of conflict.
