The Weekend POURcast For February 20–22, 2026 Features A Few New Releases

Welcome to the Weekend POURcast, CocktailsAndMovies.com’s boozy breakdown of what’s new in theaters, what’s worth watching at home, how the box office is shaping up, and all the must-know movie buzz as we roll into another weekend of screens and spirits.

Last Weekend in Review: Valentine’s Strength and a Big Debut

Valentine’s weekend delivered one of the biggest openings of the year so far with Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. The romantic drama topped the box office with an estimated $34.8 million debut domestically over its first three days, making it the largest opening of 2026 so far and demonstrating that well-timed adult dramas still have serious teeth in theaters. Especially when they are released on Valentine’s Day, and lots of women chose Galentine’s Day celebrations instead…

Meanwhile, family animation GOAT added $26 million to its global tally, and the heist thriller Crime 101 debuted to $15.1 million, rounding out a robust long weekend performance.

Holdovers still driving meaningful business included Send Help, Solo Mio, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Zootopia 2, reinforcing that both genre fans and franchise audiences remain a box office foundation.

New in Theaters – Wide Openings (Feb 20)

Per Box Office Mojo’s weekend schedule and confirmed February 20 release listings, here are the major wide releases hitting North American screens this weekend:

Psycho Killer

A new horror project featuring Malcolm McDowell, Georgina Campbell, David Tomlinson, and Logan Miller. This wide release brings a classic slasher energy with modern twists, a strong genre play that can thrive outside the tentpole spotlight.

How to Make a Killing

Starring Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley, this thriller from A24’s February slate pitches itself as a smart, character-driven thriller; the kind that can find traction with date-night crowds and critics alike if early buzz holds.

I Can Only Imagine 2

A sequel to the faith-based hit, this drama continues the story of MercyMe frontman Bart Millard with a familiar audience base and built-in ticket demand. Faith films often have strong legs, especially on Sundays and weekday matinees.

Weekend Box Office Prognostications (Thu Previews through Sun)

Here’s how the Domestic top five could shape up:

  1. Psycho Killer – $11M–14M
    Horror typically finds a reliable lane this time of year.

  2. How to Make a Killing – $9M–12M
    A24 buzz + Glen Powell star power = strong adult-leaning turnout.

  3. I Can Only Imagine 2 – $7M–10M
    Faith and inspirational dramas have dedicated audiences.

  4. Wuthering Heights – $6M–8M
    Still holding momentum after Valentine’s weekend.

  5. GOAT – $5M–7M
    Family outings extend into the second full weekend.

Just outside the forecast: holdovers like Crime 101, Send Help, and Solo Mio, which could crack the top five with strong weekday performances or word-of-mouth.

New This Weekend on Streaming. Movies Only

Here’s what’s new to major streaming platforms around the weekend of Feb 20, focusing on movie releases (not series):

Netflix

Netflix’s February slate includes Jurassic World Rebirth and several catalog titles now streaming, though no major exclusive movie world premieres are dated precisely this weekend.

Prime Video

Prime Video continues a rotation of newly available films added for February, including recent catalog titles and platform originals, though no exclusive theatrical-to-streaming titles drop specifically Feb 20.

Hulu / Disney+ / Max

Current February additions focus mostly on TV/shows and back catalog films (including Wuthering Heights and other library titles) rather than new movie premieres this particular weekend.

So if you’re staying in this weekend, the headline theatrical options are your priority on the big screen,  the streamer menus are robust but not dominated by fresh, exclusive movies that fit our “films only” rule.

Final Pour

This Weekend POURcast slate is exactly the kind of mix that proves February can be interesting. Whether you’re in the mood for horror (Psycho Killer), smart thrillers (How to Make a Killing), faith-leaning crowd pleasers (I Can Only Imagine 2), or sustained legs from Wuthering Heights and GOAT, there’s a clear reason to get off the couch and hit the theater. OR, seriously, go find Good Luck. Have Fun. Don’t Die. YOU’LL ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT.

If you’re staying home, you won’t be starving for choices, but the biggest stories are happening where the big screens still matter.

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