3 movies releasing in theaters this week (May 4-10, 2026): From Mortal Kombat II to The Sheep Detectives

As The Devil Wears Prada 2 enters its second week of running in theaters, other projects are moving at a slower pace. However, here are the movies that are scheduled to release this Friday.

1. Sheep Detective

Based on the novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann, it centers on George Hardy, a shepherd who reads detective stories to his sheep every night, assuming they do not understand, but the whole affair falls apart when he is found dead. The sheep now have to become detectives themselves and investigate the reason behind his demise.

  • Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein
  • Director: Kyle Balda
  • language English
  • Genre: Mystery, Comedy
  • Release date: May 8, 2026

2. Mortal Kombat II

The heroes of Earthrealm are joined by Johnny Cage as they engage in battle against each other to destroy Shao Kahn’s regime. They must turn their forces against the evil that threatens their presence and save the other defenders.

  • Cast: Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada, Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Tati Gabrielle
  • Director: Simon McQuaid
  • language English
  • Genre: Martial Arts, Fantasy
  • Release date: May 8, 2026

3. Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard & Soft: The Tour

Grammy winner Billie Eilish embarks on her seventh headlining concert tour, Hit Me Hard & Soft: The Tour, which runs through 2025. The film covers their performance in Manchester as they sold out another venue.

  • Artists: Billie Eilish, James Cameron, Finneas O’Connell
  • Director: James Cameron
  • language English
  • Genre: Concert Film
  • Release date: May 8, 2026

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