February may be light on science-fiction and fantasy fare, but the movies hitting screens and theaters this month still pack a punch. The line-up includes anticipated animation, including DC's Legion of Super-Heroes, alongside the festival darling Linoleum and indie release TwoTwo. February is also bringing fans some Netflix releases that deliver some of the spookier side of sci-fi/fantasy, including Re/Member and We Have a Ghost.
Perhaps the most anticipated sci-fi/fantasy movie hitting theaters this month, however, is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the latest Marvel release that will take audiences back into the weirdness of the multiverse with the Quantum Realm. The other big-name release is the latest M. Night Shyamalan thriller, Knock at the Cabin., which uses the apocalypse for a thrilling backdrop. Whether it's the classic MCU or DC entries or the unexpected smaller favorites, February is sure to bring something for any type of genre fan. Here are all the science-fiction and fantasy movies to be on the lookout for this February.
Explore Parallel Universes in TwoTwo
TwoTwo dives into parallel universes and magical powers as it follows David, a man who had and lost everything. Without a job and forced to contend with his dwindling bank account, David befriends a man who promises that he can try again in a different, better universe. After taking the plunge, David meets the titular Twotwo, a woman whose mysterious traits don't end with her numerical name. Leaning hard on the multiverse concept, TwoTwo promises to deliver a visual exploration of gaining and losing control -- of direction, life, and even reality.
TwoTwo is available on Digital starting Feb. 3.
Prevent the Apocalypse With Knock at the Cabin
M. Night Shyamalan returns with a new apocalyptic thriller, Knock at the Cabin. An unassuming family on vacation in a rural cabin is visited by a group of strangers (including Dave Bautista and Rupert Grint) who are determined to prevent the apocalypse by getting the family to willingly sacrifice one of their own. With a limited connection to the world outside the cabin, the family must figure out what's true and who to trust, even as they believe the world is being destroyed. Though little is known beyond the premise of the movie and the expectation of a Shyamalan-style twist at the end, Knock at the Cabin turns the idea of scientific catastrophe into a character-centered thriller that is sure to draw audiences in.
Knock at the Cabin is scheduled to hit theaters on Feb. 3.
DC's The Legion of Super-Heroes Trains a Future Justice League
The Legion of Super-Heroes follows Supergirl as she joins the Legion Academy to gain better control over her powers. Billed as a way to train the future's Justice League, the academy harbors new friends for Supergirl as well as new enemies. When the Dark Circle plots to gain control of a secret weapon held at the Academy, Supergirl and the team must step up to save the day. With a stunning voice cast, including Jensen Ackles, Matt Bomer, and Meg Donnelly, alongside the DC characters fans love, The Legion of Super-Heroes is primed to be a draw.
Legion of Super-Heroes will release on 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital on Feb. 7.
Re/Member Makes Time-Loops Horrific
Re/Member draws on the classic Groundhog's Day/Russian Doll time-loop trope -- with a horrific twist. Four high school students find themselves hunted by a mysterious and murderous Red Person. Though dying in horrific manners, they wake up again to repeat the same day. To escape their deaths and the loop, the students must find body parts that have been scattered and hidden around their school. After a successful release in Japan in Oct. 2022, Re/Member is sure to draw new audiences who are fans of both its horror premise and its time-loop mechanic with its US release.
Re/Member debuts in the US on Netflix, Feb. 14.
Explore a New MCU Realm in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
The latest Marvel installment, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, promises a return to the weird multiversal exploits that have become familiar from the latest Doctor Strange and Spider-Man installments. Focusing on the relationship between Scott Lang and his daughter, the third Ant-Man movie will pull the superheroes into the strange Quantum Realm where they will face off against the powerful Kang the Conqueror. The first film of the MCU's Phase Five, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is sure to continue Marvel's record of strange and powerful films, making it a must-watch for the month.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania arrives in theaters on Feb. 17.
Explore Inner and Outer Space with Linoleum
On paper, Linoleum follows Cameron (Jim Gaffigan), the host of a failing children's science show that used to be enough of a scientific outlet. When the remains of a spacecraft land in his yard, Cameron takes the opportunity to rebuild it and take his scientific dreams from teaching to doing. Embedded in this plot, however, is a surrealist turn, marking Cameron's descent into midlife crises and estrangement from his wife and daughter. At the heart of Linoleum is not just rocket science but also a resilient and hopeful exploration of what gives life meaning. A darling of the SXSW 2022 film festival, Linoleum is likely the surprising genre jewel of February.
Linoleum comes to theaters Feb. 24.
We Have a Ghost Makes the Afterlife a Comedic Mystery
Despite its name, We Have a Ghost is no spooky thriller. Following a family that movies into a haunted house, the Netflix original film takes a turn for the comedic, leaning more into Ghostbusters territory. After unsuccessfully scaring the new family, the titular ghost instead teams up with them to figure out how he died -- and make a little digital content along the way. With a mostly silent David Harbour as the ghost himself, alongside Anthony Mackie, Jennifer Coolidge, and Tig Notaro, We Have a Ghost seems like a spectral mystery that is sure to leave audiences feeling good.
We Have a Ghost debuts on Netflix on Feb. 24.