New movies in theatres this week: Mardaani 3, Mayasabha: The Hall of Illusions, Iron Lung and more

As January 2026 nears an end, cinemas and streaming services offer viewers a wide variety of films this week (January 26 to February 1). Three Hollywood movies will hit theatres this week -  mockumentary The Moment, featuring Charli XCX, post-apocalyptic horror Iron Lung, and survival thriller Send Help, all on January 30.

Large-scale films like Mardaani 3 are also opening in Indian theatres, providing local viewers with more options.

Iron Lung (January 30)

This science-fiction horror film, directed by YouTuber Mark Fischbach (Markiplier), is set in a post-apocalyptic future where The Quiet Rapture has altered all human knowledge. The narrative explores survival and loneliness as it follows a prisoner navigating a small submarine over a large ocean of blood on a barren moon in a post-apocalyptic cosmos. It is based on the 2022 independent computer game of the same name.

Send Help (January 30)

Director Sam Raimi's darkly humorous survival horror-thriller Send Help features Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as two coworkers who get stuck on a remote island following a plane crash. The plot combines strong psychological dynamics with Raimi's signature combination of humour and horror, in order for the troubled pair to survive. The movie, which opens in theatres on January 30, marks Raimi's comeback to genre filmmaking.

The Moment (January 30)

Pop sensation Charli XCX plays a fictionalised version of herself, juggling stardom and getting ready for her first concert tour in Aidan Zamiri's mockumentary-style film

The Moment. The ensemble cast includes Alexander Skarsgard, Rachel Sennott, Bertie Brandes, Aidan Zamiri, Rosanna Arquette, Hailey Benton Gates, and Kate Berlant. Produced by A24, the film explores the demands of celebrity and creative identity while fusing humour, music, and industry insight.

Mardaani 3 (January 30)

Rani Mukerji returns as furious IPS officer Shivani Shivaji Roy in the third instalment of the critically acclaimed action-thriller franchise, Mardaani 3

. The film centres around Shivani, who must work fast to solve the mystery surrounding many missing women. The film, directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Yash Raj Films, boasts a darker, more dramatic story with powerful performances and thrilling scenes.

Mayasabha: The Hall of Illusions (January 30)

Indian psychological thriller Mayasabha: The Hall of Illusions, directed by Rahi Anil Barve, known for the cult-classic Tumbbad, will release in theatres on January 30. Jaaved Jaaferi, Mohammad Samad, Veena Jamkar, and Deepak Damle play key roles in this suspenseful story about obsession, mystery, and the search for buried wealth inside a crumbling theatre.

Vikalpa (January 30)

Vikalpa is a Kannada psychological thriller that explores the thin line between truth and imagination as the protagonist struggles with unsettling visions and unresolved trauma. Pruthviraj Patil both directs and acts in the film. The movie, which also stars Nagashree Hebbar, combines tension with nuanced comedy and emotional depth. It is slated to hit theatres on January 30.

Trimukha (January 30)

Razesh Naidu's pan-India Telugu thriller Trimukha stars Yogesh Kalle in the lead role and Sunny Leone in an important role. With a sizable ensemble cast and parallel filming in multiple languages, the movie promises suspenseful and compelling murder scenes. Prior to its global premiere on January 30, Trimukha is positioned as a significant pan-Indian undertaking.