Movies and TvShows featuring "directorial-debut" theme.

Toy Story is a heartwarming story about a group of toys who come to life when humans are not around. When a new toy named Buzz Lightyear joins the group, Woody, the cowboy toy, feels threatened and the two toys embark on a rivalry. However, they soon realize that they need to work together to rescue their owner, Andy, who has accidentally left them at a neighbor's house. With the help of their friends, the toys navigate through various obstacles and learn the true meaning of friendship.

After being experimented on and left disfigured but with superpowers, Deadpool embarks on a mission to track down the man responsible. Along the way, he fights off numerous thugs, clashes with the X-Men, and confronts his own fears and insecurities. Ultimately, Deadpool manages to rescue his love interest, Vanessa, and exact his revenge on the villain Ajax, all while providing plenty of wisecracking and fourth-wall-breaking humor.

Rodney Alcala was a killer in the midst of a killing spree when he brazenly took part in, and won a date on, the popular TV game show 'The Dating Game.'

Alex Pruitt, an 8-year-old boy living in Chicago, must fend off international spies who seek a top-secret computer chip in his toy car. Four internationally wanted criminals have stolen a valuable missile cloaking computer chip for a North Korean terrorist group. They put it inside a toy remote control car to sneak it past security. Alex, a precocious and mischievous child, discovers the chip and decides to take matters into his own hands by capturing the criminals with a series of clever and hilarious booby traps. With the help of his talking parrot and the local authorities, Alex outwits the criminals and saves the day.

Kid is an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and becomes fascinated by the idea of celebrating Christmas. He tries to bring Christmas to his home, but his efforts only result in chaos and confusion. Eventually, with the help of his friends and the realization that he belongs in Halloween Town, Jack sets things right and learns the true meaning of Christmas.

In 19th century England, Elizabeth Bennet meets the wealthy Mr. Darcy and sparks fly. Despite their initial dislike of each other, they must learn to overcome their pride and prejudice to fall in love.

On the Italian Riviera, a young sea monster named Luca befriends Alberto, a sea monster disguised as a human. They embark on an adventure, while trying to keep their true identities a secret from Luca's parents. When their secret is revealed, they enter a triathlon to win money for a Vespa. Throughout their journey, they learn valuable lessons about friendship and acceptance. In the end, Luca chooses to attend school with his friend Giulia, and they bid farewell to their loved ones as they embark on a new chapter in their lives.

After their mother dies during a violent break-in, two siblings move in with their estranged father discover their family's sinister heritage.

John Bennett, a lonely child, wished for his teddy bear named Ted to come to life. Now, as an adult, he must decide whether to keep his lifelong companion or prioritize his relationship with his girlfriend, Lori.

In a downtown Tokyo café, a group of girls will help sort out any problems to help the local customers.

After the death of his wife, retired hitman John Wick receives a puppy as a final gift. When his car is stolen and his puppy is killed, John seeks revenge on the young gangster responsible, unleashing a wave of violence against the criminal underworld.

Louis Bloom, a con man desperate for work, becomes a crime journalist in L.A. Blurring the line between observer and participant, he becomes the star of his own story, using manipulation and unethical tactics to gain traction in the industry.

In a New York City murder trial, a jury must carefully consider the evidence and confront their own biases before reaching a verdict. One juror's skepticism forces the others to reexamine the case, leading to a dramatic deliberation that reveals the flaws in the prosecution's case and the importance of reasonable doubt.

Arum and Pica, who wanted to complete their internship at Lembayung hospital, had to face mysterious terror from a woman satan who was suspected of hanged herself in the bathroom. The situation became even more tense after they asked others for help to the point where they threatened their own lives and those closest to them.

Jean Grey, a mutant with telekinetic powers, accidentally causes a car accident that kills her parents and leaves her as the sole survivor. Years later, her powers become uncontrollable and she inadvertently injures her fellow mutants. It is revealed that her father is alive and he resents her for causing her mother's death. Jean's powers continue to amplify and she seeks help from Magneto to control them. However, a shape-shifting alien race also targets Jean to harness her powers. The X-Men, including Professor X and Cyclops, join forces to save Jean and stop the alien threat. In the end, Jean sacrifices herself to protect her loved ones and the X-Men carry on her legacy.

After a humiliating command performance at The Kennedy Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform. The Bellas face challenges and setbacks along the way, but with the help of a new member, they come together as a team and deliver an unforgettable performance that leads them to become the new World Champions. Along the journey, Beca also discovers her passion for music production and finds a mentor who sees her potential. Pitch Perfect 2 is a comedy and music movie that celebrates friendship, resilience, and the power of believing in oneself.

In Annabelle Comes Home, a possessed doll named Annabelle unleashes a wave of supernatural terror when she is brought into the home of demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. The doll begins to target a group of unsuspecting teenagers and unleashes a series of horrifying events. As the terrifying night unfolds, the babysitter and the teenagers must fight to survive and escape the evil presence that resides within the doll.

Beca, a freshman at Barden University, reluctantly joins The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. As they prepare for a campus competition, Beca injects energy into their repertoire and they face off against their male rivals, the Trebles.

Ten years after their astral voyage to The Further, Josh and Dalton Lambert must delve even deeper into the supernatural realm to finally find peace. Renai suggests Josh reconnect with their son, Dalton, during a road trip to his university. However, when Dalton discovers a mysterious red door, he becomes haunted by malevolent demons from The Further.