NOVEMBER |
NOVEMBER 4: Armageddon Time (Drama | R) This deeply personal story about the strength of family, the complexity of friendship, and the generational pursuit of the American Dream features a phenomenal cast, including Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway, and Jeremy Strong.
NOVEMBER 11: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Action | PG-13) The nation of Wakanda is mourning the loss of King T'Challa. At the same time, the warriors are preparing for battle. This sequel to the incredibly successful 2018 movie will continue to break barriers with a female-driven cast. It also looks like a beautiful tribute to Chadwick Boseman.
NOVEMBER 18: The Menu (Thriller | R) A young couple travel to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish menu — with some shocking surprises. It is both wicked and wickedly funny!
NOVEMBER 18: She Said (Drama | R) Inspired by actual events, New York Times journalists Meghan Twohey (Carey Mulligan) and Jodi Kantor (Zoe Kazan) break one of the most important stories in a generation — the story that helped launch the #MeToo movement and led to the downfall of Harvey Weinstein, among others.
NOVEMBER 23: Devotion (War Drama | PG-13) This aerial war epic based on the bestselling book of the same name tells the true inspirational story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War, America's Forgotten War. The heroic sacrifices and enduring friendship between Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history, and his fellow fighter pilot, Tom Hudner, would ultimately make them the Navy's most celebrated wingmen.
NOVEMBER 23: The Fabelmans (Drama | PG-13) This semi-autobiographical story of a young man named Sammy Fabelman who discovers a shattering family secret explores how the power of films can help us see the truth. Written and directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Gabriel LaBelle.
NOVEMBER 23: Strange World (Animated Adventure | PG) The movie follows the adventures of the legendary Clade family of explorers, whose differences threaten their most important mission. Disney has said that the film is "a journey beyond what is possible," and I'm sure it will be an incredible experience.
DECEMBER |
DECEMBER 2: Spoiler Alert (Comedy/Drama | PG-13) Based on Michael Ausiello's best-selling memoir Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies, the film is a heartwarming, funny, and life-affirming story of how the relationship between Michael (Jim Parsons) and Kit (Ben Aldridge) is transformed and deepened when one of them falls ill.
DECEMBER 9: Empire of Light (Drama | R) From Academy Award®-winning director Sam Mendes comes a powerful and poignant story about human connection and the magic of cinema.
DECEMBER 9: The Whale (Drama | R) Based on the acclaimed play by Samuel D. Hunter, The Whale tells the story of a reclusive English teacher (Brendan Fraser) living with severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. It was the Official Selection at both the BFI London and Toronto International Film Festivals, and there is plenty of Oscar buzz about Brendan Fraser's performance.
DECEMBER 16: Avatar: The Way of Water (Sci-Fi | PG-13) The wait is over! This December, audiences will return to James Cameron's magnificent world of Pandora, where Jake Sully lives with his newfound family. When a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their planet.
DECEMBER 21: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (Animated Comedy | PG) Upon realizing that he has burned through eight of his nine lives, Puss in Boots (voiced by Antonio Banderas) sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore them.
DECEMBER 23: Babylon (Comedy/Drama | TBD) Babylon traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood. There are plenty of recognizable faces — including Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Tobey Maguire, and Jean Smart — but with a three-hour-plus run time and a trailer that leaves me dizzy, I'm not convinced the star power will be enough.
DECEMBER 23: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Comedy/Mystery | PG-13) Who doesn't love a great whodunit? Daniel Craig returns as Southern detective Benoit Blanc in this sequel to the hilarious 2019 movie. He is joined by a new all-star cast featuring Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hayn, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, and many more!
DECEMBER 23: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Biopic | TBD) Fans are eagerly anticipating the joyous, emotional, and heartbreaking story of the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time.
JANUARY |
JANUARY 13: A Man Called Otto (Comedy/Drama | PG-13) A grumpy widower (Tom Hanks) whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors meets his match when a lively young family moves in next door, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down. No one does heartwarming better than Tom Hanks, amiright?
JANUARY 20: Missing (Thriller | PG-13) When her mother (Nia Long) disappears on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June (Storm Reid) searches for answers but is hindered by international red tape. Stuck in Los Angeles, June uses all the latest technology to find her mom before it's too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answers… and when June unravels secrets about her mom, she discovers that she never really knew her.
JANUARY 27: Distant (Sci-Fi Comedy | PG-13) After crash-landing on an alien planet, an asteroid miner must make his way across harsh terrain hunted by strange creatures to reach the only other survivor.
FEBRUARY |
FEBRUARY 3: 80 for Brady (Comedy | TBD) Inspired by the true story of four best friends who take a wild trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to watch their hero Tom Brady play. The trailer is laugh-out-loud funny, and the four women are played by some of Hollywood's best: Academy Award® nominee Lily Tomlin, Academy Award® winner Jane Fonda, Academy Award® winner Rita Moreno, and Academy Award® winner Sally Field.
FEBRUARY 3: Knock at the Cabin (Drama | R) While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand that the family make an unthinkable choice to avert the apocalypse. With limited access to the outside world, the family must decide what they believe before all is lost. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan and starring Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy franchise), Jonathan Groff (Hamilton), and Rupert Grint (Harry Potter franchise), among others.
FEBRUARY 10: Magic Mike's Last Dance (Comedy/Drama | TBD) Just in time for Galentine's Day, Channing Tatum is back as Magic Mike!
FEBRUARY 17: Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (Super Hero Action | TBD) It's time to kick off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. With Hope's parents, Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures, and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what anyone thought was possible.
FEBRUARY 24: Jesus Revolution (Drama | TBD) In the 1970s, young Greg Laurie (Joel Courtney) is searching for all the right things in all the wrong places — until he meets Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie), a charismatic hippie street preacher. Together with Pastor Chuck Smith (Kelsey Grammer), they open the doors of Smith's languishing church to an unexpected revival of radical and newfound love, leading to what TIME Magazine dubbed a "Jesus Revolution."
