New York Times Critics Spotlight 9 New Movies This Week

The New York Times highlights nine new movies its critics consider worth knowing about for casual viewers and film enthusiasts.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 16, 2026 at 6:45 AM EDT · How we use AI

The New York Times has rounded up nine new movies drawing its critics’ attention this week.

The selection is aimed at both occasional moviegoers and dedicated film fans, highlighting releases reviewers consider worth knowing about.

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AI-written summary · Source: The New York Times · October 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT

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