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Just call him Lord Henry Byron.

Henry Cavill tapped into his poetic side as he addressed a leg injury he sustained while training for his upcoming film, Highlander.

The 42-year-old shared a selfie with his sweet pup Baggins to Instagram Sept. 18, alongside a photo of his bandaged left foot, captioning the photos with William Ernest Henley’s 1888 poem “Invictus.”

“Out of the night that covers me / Black as the pit from pole to pole,” Cavill posted from the poem. “I thank whatever gods may be / For my unconquerable soul.”

And the words likely had a special meaning for the Superman alum, as it was written by Henley as he recovered from leg surgery. The poet had to have his left leg amputated as a child due to complications from tuberculosis, but later in life was able to find a surgeon who saved his right leg.

The poem ends with the famous line, “I am the master of my fate / I am the captain of my soul.”

Cavill had injured himself while doing pre-production training for Highlander, according to a Sept. 11 report from Deadline. The injury was severe enough to cause a delay in shooting, which the outlet noted would likely not start up again until early next year. 

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The film—also starring Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou and Dave Bautista—is a remake of 1986’s Highlander, originally starring Christopher Lambert and SeanConnery. The fantasy film follows the story of immortal Scottish highlanders as they battle through time. 

And while the movie was not well received in the ‘80s, it has become a cult classic over the years—something Cavill alluded to when discussing his role in the remake. 

“I am a lover of the original movies,” he shared at CinemaCon in 2024, per The Hollywood Reporter, “for better or worse.”

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The Witcher alum—who welcomed a baby girl with girlfriend Natalie Viscuso earlier this year—confessed that he wasn’t sure where the Michael Finch-penned script was going at first, but once he realized that Finch and the film’s director Chad Stahelski were “going deep into the meaning of these characters, their trials and tribulations,” he was on board. 

“If you think you’ve seen me do sword work before,” he teased, “you haven’t seen anything yet.”

For more films set to hit theaters soon, keep reading. 

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale – September 12, 2025

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Where to watch: In theaters

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The Long Walk – September 12, 2025

Based on the novel by Stephen King, The Long Walk follows the contestants of a grueling walking contest set in a dystopian reality where the U.S. is ruled by a totalitarian regime.

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Him – September 19, 2025

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Swiped – September 19, 2025

Inspired by the real-life story, Lily James stars as Whitney Wolfe, a visionary who used her ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry, launch the dating app Bumble, and become the youngest female self-made billionaire.

Where to Watch: Streaming on Hulu

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – September 19, 2025

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie co-star in this romantic drama about two strangers who meet at a friend’s wedding and find themselves on a fantastical  adventure where they get to re-live important moments from their pasts.

Where to Watch: In theaters

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Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie – September 26, 2025

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One Battle After Another – September 26, 2025

Writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood) assembles an all-star cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benecio del Toro and Regina Hall for this crime drama about a group of ex-revolutionaries who reunite to rescue one of their own’s daughter.

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The Strangers – Chapter 2 – September 26, 2025

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Anemone – October 3, 2025

Legendary actor Daniel Day-Lewis makes a rare appearance (his first since 2017’s Phantom Thread) in this family drama directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis.

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The Smashing Machine – October 3, 2025

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in this true story of UFC fighter Mark Kerr.

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Ozzy: No Escape From Now – October 7, 2025

Produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family, this documentary follows the rock icon’s last six years of life as he struggled with his health and fought to get back on stage one last time.

Where to Watch: Streaming on Paramount+

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Maintenance Required – October 8, 2025

Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale) stars in this You’ve Got Mail-style rom-com about the owner of an all-female mechanic shop who is forced to reevaluate her future when a flashy competitor moves in across the street.

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Rose Byrne (Bridesmaids, Platonic) delivers an award-worthy performance as a stressed out mom attempting to navigate her child’s mysterious illness, her absent husband, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist. Also starring A$AP Rocky and Conan O’Brien.

Where to Watch: In select theaters on Oct. 10, then playing nationwide on Oct. 24.

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Roofman – October 10, 2025

Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows a struggling father (Channing Tatum) who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel.

Where to Watch: In theaters

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After the Hunt – October 10, 2025

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The Woman in Cabin 10 – October 10, 2025

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Tron: Ares – October 10, 2025

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Black Phone 2 – October 17, 2025

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Where to Watch: In theaters

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Good Fortune – October 17, 2025

A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen).

Where to Watch: In theaters

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Where to Watch: In theaters

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Regretting You – October 24, 2025

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Where to Watch: In theaters

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Anniversary – October 29, 2025

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Where to Watch: In theaters

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Ballad of a Small Player – October 29, 2025

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Bugonia – October 31, 2025

Emma Stone re-teams with her Poor Things and The Favourite director Yorgos Lanthimos for this dark comedy about two conspiracy-obsessed men who kidnap the CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. 

Where to Watch: Limited engagement on October 24, then nationwide on October 31.

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Where to Watch: In select theaters Oct. 17 and streaming on Netflix on Nov. 7.

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