Who: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman and Christopher Walken
What: The hysterical true story of Britain’s most famous ski jumper, Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards, and his journey to Olympic fame.
When: February 26th
Why: Disney may be the king of underdog sports dramas, but actor-turned-director Dexter Fletcher hopes to beat the studio at its own game with this inspirational crowd-pleaser that’s equal parts “Rudy” and “Cool Runnings.” (Curiously, the story is set during the 1988 Winter Olympics, the same year that witnessed the debut of the Jamaican bobsled team that inspired the latter film.) While the story doesn’t sound like something that American audiences would normally give two damns about, “Eddie the Eagle” has the makings of a funny and heartwarming underdog tale that capitalizes on the charisma of stars Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman.

Who: Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Woody Harrelson and Kate Winslet
What: A gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town.
When: February 26th
Why: If the prospect of John Hillcoat making a contemporary crime thriller doesn’t get you excited, then the outstanding cast that he’s assembled (which also includes Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul and Norman Reedus, among others) certainly will. Though “Triple 9” falls right in Hillcoat’s wheelhouse and looks every bit as dark and gritty as his previous films, the modern-day setting is a slight departure for the director. Still, his work has always been deeply rooted in the human condition, and by bringing that mentality to the typical cops-and-robbers story, he promises to deliver something really unique. Plus, who doesn’t want to see Kate Winslet play a Russian mafia boss?

Who: Gerard Butler, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites and Geoffrey Rush
What: A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.
When: February 26th
Why: Alex Proyas’ CGI-driven fantasy film has so many things going against it that it’s difficult to know where to start. Not only does the movie seem hopelessly dumb, but the fact that it was co-written by the same guys responsible for recent debacles like “Dracula Untold” and “The Last Witch Hunter” pretty much confirms it. Add to that the whitewashing of its cast, a strategy that didn’t go over too well with Ridley Scott’s “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” and it’s easy to see why “Gods of Egypt” is tracking so poorly. This movie will be lucky if it’s still playing at discount theaters by the end of March.