What To Watch: 'Predator: Badlands,' 'Die My Love,' 'Christy,' 'Train Dreams,' 'Nuremberg,' More Must-See

HOLLYWOOD, CA — From alien redemption to fractured families, this weekend’s watchlist leans into psychological reckoning, literary adaptation and mythic introspection — all streaming now or hitting select theaters.

“Predator: Badlands” reimagines the iconic hunter as an unlikely hero, with director Dan Trachtenberg delivering a bold, emotionally resonant entry starring Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi.

“Die My Love” stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in a harrowing portrait of postpartum collapse, directed by Lynne Ramsay with unflinching intensity and poetic dread.

“Christy” brings Sydney Sweeney into the ring as boxing legend Christy Martin, in a gritty biopic that punches through trauma and triumph, directed by David Michôd.

“Train Dreams,” adapted from Denis Johnson’s novella, follows Joel Edgerton as a solitary logger navigating grief and change in the Pacific Northwest — a meditative elegy directed by Clint Bentley.

“Nuremberg” pits Rami Malek against Russell Crowe in a cerebral drama about the minds behind war crimes, with director James Vanderbilt exploring moral ambiguity through psychological warfare.

“Sentimental Value,” a Norwegian drama from Joachim Trier, stars Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård in a quietly devastating story of artistic legacy and emotional reconciliation, unfolding in silences and withheld truths.

Ready to dive in? Scroll down for the full lineup — and step into the shimmering world of storytelling, where every frame is an escape.

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What To Watch This Weekend

“Predator: Badlands”

Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi; directed by Dan Trachtenberg’s

Dan Trachtenberg follows up his acclaimed 2022 film “Prey” with “Badlands,” a bold reimagining of the “Predator” universe that trades brute spectacle for emotional depth. Set on Genna, a hostile alien world, the story centers on Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), a young Yautja exiled for his vulnerability. Tasked with hunting the monstrous Kalisk to reclaim his honor, Dek instead forms a fragile alliance with Thia (voiced by Elle Fanning), a sophisticated Weyland-Yutani synthetic abandoned after a failed mission.

Their bond becomes the film’s emotional core, challenged by the arrival of Thia’s twin, Tessa (also Fanning), a colder, more advanced synth driven by ruthless precision. As Dek confronts the violent legacy of his species, “Badlands” explores empathy, identity, and transformation with surprising nuance.

Schuster-Koloamatangi delivers a quietly powerful performance, while Fanning brings dual brilliance to her roles. The screenplay by Patrick Aison and Brian Duffield reframes the Predator as a soulful protagonist, and Trachtenberg’s direction balances reverence with radical intimacy.

Visually stunning and thematically rich, “Badlands” dazzles with imaginative world-building and grounded action. Though its lack of human characters may alienate some fans, the film stands apart as a meditative, mythic evolution of the franchise — a fusion of muscle, heart and meaning.

“Die My Love”

Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson; directed by Lynne Ramsay

Lynne Ramsay’s “Die My Love” is a haunting psychological drama that plunges into the unraveling mind of Grace (Jennifer Lawrence), a writer and young mother isolated in rural Montana. As her grip on reality slips, her erratic behavior leaves her partner Jackson (Robert Pattinson) increasingly helpless. Adapted from Ariana Harwicz’s novel, the film explores postpartum depression, identity and the violence of suppressed emotion with unflinching intensity.

Lawrence delivers a raw, volatile performance, capturing Grace’s descent with terrifying nuance. Pattinson plays against her with simmering desperation, anchoring the chaos with understated vulnerability. Ramsay’s direction is visceral and poetic, with stark landscapes and disorienting close-ups amplifying the film’s emotional claustrophobia.

The screenplay, co-written by Ramsay, Enda Walsh, and Alice Birch, reframes domestic life as a battleground of psychological survival. Supporting turns from Sissy Spacek and LaKeith Stanfield add texture to a world where empathy is elusive and madness feels inevitable.

Yet for all its emotional power, the film’s relentless intensity and fragmented structure may alienate viewers hoping for narrative clarity or catharsis. “Die My Love” is not a conventional thriller — it’s a dissociative unraveling, anchored by powerhouse performances and Ramsay’s uncompromising vision. It’s a bold, unsettling portrait of a woman at war with herself, and a love story twisted into something primal and tragic.

“Christy”

Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster; directed by David Michôd

David Michôd’s “Christy” is a gripping biographical sports drama that charts the rise, fall and resilience of boxing legend Christy Martin. Sydney Sweeney brings raw power to Christy Martin, a trailblazing boxer battling personal demons beyond the ropes. The film traces Martin’s ascent through the male-dominated world of 1990s boxing, her complicated relationship with trainer-husband Jim Martin (Ben Foster), and the shocking domestic violence that nearly ended her life.

Michôd, co-writing with Mirrah Foulkes and Katherine Fugate, crafts a gritty, emotionally charged portrait of a woman fighting for survival on every front. The boxing sequences are visceral and tightly choreographed, but it’s the psychological toll of Christy’s journey that hits hardest. Sweeney captures both the swagger of a champion and the vulnerability of a woman trapped in a cycle of abuse, while Foster brings chilling intensity to his role.

However, the film occasionally leans too heavily on biopic conventions, softening some of the more complex edges of Martin’s story. Still, “Christy” lands its punches where it counts — as a powerful testament to endurance, identity and the cost of breaking barriers in and out of the ring.

“Nuremberg”

Rami Malek, Russell Crowe; directed by James Vanderbilt

James Vanderbilt’s “Nuremberg” is a tense, cerebral historical drama that revisits the aftermath of World War II through the lens of psychological warfare. Based on Jack El-Hai’s book “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist,” the film follows U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) as he evaluates the mental fitness of Nazi leaders awaiting trial — most notably Hermann Göring, played with chilling charisma by Russell Crowe.

Set largely within the confines of the Palace of Justice, the film unfolds as a psychological duel between Kelley and Göring, probing the nature of evil, accountability and sanity. Malek delivers a restrained, haunted performance, while Crowe commands the screen with manipulative bravado. Supporting turns from Michael Shannon, Richard E. Grant and Colin Hanks add gravitas to the courtroom and military backdrop.

Vanderbilt’s direction is taut and methodical, favoring dialogue and tension over spectacle. However, the film’s heavy reliance on confined settings and extended conversations occasionally slows its momentum, making it feel more like a chamber piece than a cinematic epic.

“Nuremberg” isn’t a sweeping war film — it’s a psychological reckoning. Anchored by strong performances and a provocative premise, it challenges viewers to confront the minds behind history’s darkest crimes.

“Train Dreams”

Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones; directed by Clint Bentley

Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams” is a lyrical, quietly devastating portrait of an ordinary life shaped by extraordinary change. Adapted from Denis Johnson’s novella, the film follows Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), a logger and railroad worker navigating the rugged wilderness of the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the 20th century. As America industrializes around him, Grainier’s life unfolds in solitude, marked by fleeting love, personal loss and the haunting passage of time.

Edgerton delivers a deeply internal performance, capturing Grainier’s quiet resilience and emotional isolation. Felicity Jones adds warmth and fragility as his wife Gladys, whose brief presence leaves a lasting imprint. Bentley’s direction is restrained and poetic, favoring mood and atmosphere over plot, with Adolpho Veloso’s cinematography painting the landscape in muted, melancholic tones.

The film’s strength lies in its emotional subtlety and visual storytelling, though its sparse dialogue and meditative pacing may challenge viewers seeking conventional drama. Still, “Train Dreams” resonates as a meditation on memory, grief and the quiet dignity of survival.

With a haunting score by Bryce Dessner and a strong supporting cast including Clifton Collins Jr. and Kerry Condon, “Train Dreams” honors its source material with grace — a cinematic elegy to a life lived in the margins.

“Sentimental Value”

Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning; directed by Joachim Trier

Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” — a Norwegian drama with English subtitles — is a tender, multilayered family drama that explores the fragile bonds between art, legacy and forgiveness. Renate Reinsve stars as Nora, a stage actress who reunites with her estranged father Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård), a once-renowned filmmaker hoping to mount a comeback. When Nora declines his offer to star in his new film, tensions rise as he casts a young Hollywood actress instead, forcing Nora and her sister Agnes to confront buried resentments and shifting loyalties.

Trier, co-writing with longtime collaborator Eskil Vogt, crafts a deeply introspective narrative that balances emotional restraint with piercing honesty. Reinsve delivers a quietly powerful performance, while Skarsgård brings wounded charm and manipulative bravado to Gustav. Elle Fanning adds a sharp counterpoint as the outsider caught in the family’s emotional crossfire.

The film’s strength lies in its subtlety — moments of silence, glances and withheld truths speak louder than dialogue. However, its slow pacing and elliptical structure may frustrate viewers seeking more dramatic payoff. Still, “Sentimental Value” resonates as a meditation on artistic ambition, generational trauma and the cost of reconciliation.

With lyrical cinematography and aching performances, Trier once again proves his mastery of an intimate epic.