Adele is saying hello from the other side—of Hollywood.
The Grammy winner is diving headfirst into a new industry, making her acting debut in Tom Ford’s forthcoming film Cry to Heaven alongside Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Adolescence breakout and Emmy winner Owen Cooper, E! News can confirm.
Fashion designer Ford’s latest directorial foray will adapt the Anne Rice novel of the same name, which follows peasant-born Guido Maffeo and his student Tonio Treschi, who is the last in line from a noble family.
In the 18th century-set novel, both men were castrated at a young age to preserve their soprano singing voices in order to excel in the opera. However, Guido loses his singing ability upon turning 18, and becomes the teacher to Tonio, who has a particularly impressive voice. As Tonio gets older, though, he grows weary of his forced place in life, and vows to seek revenge against his father, Carlo, who had him castrated at 15.
Cry to Heaven marks Ford’s first film since the Amy Adams-led Nocturnal Animals in 2016. It is also set to feature Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer, Colin Firth, Ciarán Hinds, Pedro Pascal’s sister Lux Pascal, and more. Despite only having two films under his belt—he made his directorial debut with 2009’s A Single Man—the 64-year-old designer previously confirmed he was ready to make a permanent shift from the fashion industry to focus on filmmaking.
“I wanna spend the next 20 years of my life making films,” he told GQ in 2023. “The clock is ticking. And so it was time to say goodbye to fashion. Fashion is a younger man’s game.”
And while this is Adele’s first dip into acting, she previously teased that she would be interested in a place on the big screen.
“There is one movie I want to do, but the guy whose movie it would be, he’s not mentally ready to write the script for it,” the 37-year-old told The Hollywood Reporter in 2023. “I’m not giving you no clues, though. But I bug him every now and then about it, but he’s just not there yet. But that’s the only role I ever want. Because I think I’d nail it. I think I’d do really, really, really good at it.”
Whether she was hinting at Ford’s movie, Adele has yet to say, though at the time she did reveal the one role she’d never consider, despite her talent.
“I get offered to do biopics of singers, and I think that’s too obvious,” she explained. “And also anyone that’s great enough to have a biopic about them, you’re just setting yourself up for disaster. Then would they want me to sing as myself? Because then it would sound like me, it wouldn’t sound like them. So I wouldn’t do it. But that’s all I’ve been offered, really.”
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Hamnet - December 12, 2025
Based on the award-winning 2020 novel by Maggie O'Farrell and directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the story of how William Shakespeare endured family tragedy to create his masterpiece, Hamlet. Starring Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, and Joe Alwyn.
Where to Watch: In select theaters on Nov. 27, expanding nationwide on Dec. 12.
Avatar: Fire and Ash - December 19, 2025
Director James Cameron delivers the third film in his blockbuster Avatar franchise, promising a darker storyline as Jake and Neytiri's family clash with the Mangkwan Clan, also known as the Ash People. Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Kate Winslet,Oona Chaplin, and Michelle Yeoh.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The Housemaid - December 19, 2025
Based on the best-selling novel by Freida McFadden, this thriller follows a young woman (Sydney Sweeney) who accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for a wealthy couple (Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar) and soon finds herself trapped in a seductive game of secrets and scandal.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Is This Thing On? - December 19, 2025
Directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern, this comedy-drama follows a middle-aged comedian navigating an impending divorce.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants - December 19, 2025
SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail on a seafaring comedy-adventure, complete with ghost pirates.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Goodbye June - December 24, 2025
It’s nearly Christmas when an unexpected turn in their mother’s health thrusts four adult siblings, and their exasperating father, into chaos as they navigate messy family dynamics in the face of potential loss. Kate Winslet makes her directorial debut and stars alongside Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough, Johnny Flynn, and Timothy Spall.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
Marty Supreme - December 25, 2025
Timothée Chalamet takes the lead in this 1950s-set sports drama about a young man with a dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player. Also starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Odessa A'zion.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Song Sung Blue - December 25, 2025
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Anaconda - December 25, 2025
Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in this comedy adventure about two friends who travel to the Amazon to film a remake of their all-time favorite snake movie, and find themselves facing off against an actual giant anaconda.
Where to Watch: In theaters
People We Meet on Vacation - January 9, 2026
Tom Blyth and Emily Bader star in the movie adaptation of Emily Henry's bestselling romance novel.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
Primate - January 9, 2026
A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of
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Where to Watch: In theaters
The Rip - January 16, 2026
BFFs Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite for this action thriller about a team of Miami cops who discover millions in cash in a derelict stash house and along with it some serious trust issues. Also starring Teyana Taylor and Steven Yeun.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - January 16, 2026
Ralph Fiennes stars in this spin-off of the post-apocalyptic franchise, in which the inhumanity of the survivors becomes even more terrifying than the infected.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Mercy - January 23, 2026
In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The Moment - January 30, 2026
Charli XCX stars in this mockumentary about a rising pop star navigating the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut. Featuring Kylie Jenner, Alexander Skarsgard, Rachel Sennott, and Rosanna Arquette.
Where to Watch: In select theaters
Send Help - January 30, 2026
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien star in this dark comedy about two office colleagues who find themselves stranded on a deserted island after they are the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive.
Where to Watch: In theaters
GOAT - February 13, 2026
From the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse comes this animated comedy set in an all-animal world that follows Will, a small goat who gets the chance to play roarball - a dangerous, full-contact game dominated by the fiercest foes. Featuring Stephen Curry, Gabrielle Union, and Caleb McLaughlin.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Wuthering Heights - February 14, 2026
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi step into the iconic roles of Catherine and Heathcliff in Saltburn director Emerald Fennell's new adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel.
Where to Watch: In theaters
How To Make a Killing - February 20, 2026
Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Scream 7 - February 27, 2026
Neve Campbell returns to the Scream franchise as iconic final girl Sidney Prescott, this time to protect her own family from a new Ghostface killer. Also starring Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, and plenty of surprise cameos.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The Bride! - March 6, 2026
In writer/director Maggie Gyllenhaal's new take on the classic 1935 Bride of Frankenstein film, a lonely Frankenstein (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask a groundbreaking scientist to create a companion (Jessie Buckley) for him. Also starring Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penelope Cruz.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Hoppers - March 6, 2026
Pixar’s all-new feature film introduces Mabel, an animal lover who uses new technology to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals!
Where to Watch: In theaters
Project Hail Mary - March 20, 2026
Based on Andy Weir's (The Martian) best-selling novel, this sci-fi adventure stars Ryan Gosling as a science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship light years from home and, as his memory returns, begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft - The Tour (Live in 3D) - March 20, 2026
Captured during Billie's sold-out world tour and co-directed by James Cameron, this immersive 3D film brings an innovative new concert experience to the big screen.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come - March 27, 2026
The hit 2019 horror-comedy returns to find final girl Grace facing the next level of the nightmarish game. Starring a killer cast including Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, and Elijah Wood.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The Drama - April 3, 2026
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star as a happily engaged couple who are put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Where to Watch: In theaters
You, Me & Tuscany - April 10, 2026
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page star in this rom-com set against the beautiful vineyards of Italy.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Michael - April 24, 2026
Jaafar Jackson portrays his uncle, Michael Jackson, in this biopic about the "King of Pop".
Where to Watch: In theaters
The Devil Wears Prada 2 - May 1, 2026
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to their iconic roles and the offices of Runway Magazine in this eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon. Also starring Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley and Kenneth Branagh.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Mortal Kombat II - May 15, 2026
The latest installment in the video game franchise (following 2021's Mortal Kombat reboot) sees the fan favorite champions pitted against one another in the battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn. Starring Karl Urban, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tati Gabrielle, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, and more.
Where to Watch: In theaters