November 2024will begin Christmas a bit early with some holiday movies from different genres, along with some of 2024’s most anticipated releases, such as Robert Zemeckis’ new movie, an acclaimed musical crime movie, Ridley Scott’s sequel toGladiator, a very popular stage musical, a new Disney animated movie, and a lot more. 2024 has been a great year for movie fans, continuing the successful streak of 2023, and the final months of the year are still bringing various highly-anticipated movies to theaters.
October was all about horror moviesof different types with titles likeTerrifier 3,Smile 2, andYour Monster, along with comic book movies likeJoker: Folie à DeuxandVenom: The Last Dance, animated movies likePiece by Piece, comedies likeSaturday Night, and critically acclaimed movies likeAnora. November is closing spooky season and beginning Christmas early with holiday movies and more, such as an action movie about Santa Claus’ kidnapping, the return of Moana, Clint Eastwood’s latest project, and more.
Here
Here Will Be Released On June 24, 2025
Hereis a drama movie directed by Robert Zemeckis and based on the 2014 graphic novel of the same name by Richard McGuire. With the camera fixed on the same spot throughout the entire movie,Hereshows the events of a single spot of land and its inhabitants, from way in the past to well into the future. Starring inHereare Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany, Michelle Dockery, Kelly Reilly, and a lot more.
Hereis Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanls’ fifth movie together.
Juror No. 2is a legal thriller directed by Clint Eastwood.Juror No. 2tells the story of Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult), a family man who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself in the middle of a serious moral dilemma. This could end up influencing the jury’s verdict, potentially leading to the conviction or freedom of the wrong killer. Also starring inJuror No. 2are Toni Collette, Zoey Deutch, Kiefer Sutherland, J.K. Simmons, Leslie Bibb, and Chris Messina.Juror No. 2premiered at the 2024 AFI Fest.
Emilia Pérezis a musical crime comedy written and directed by Jacques Audiard, based on his opera libretto of the same name, in turn loosely adapted from Boris Razon’s 2018 novelÉcoute.Emilia Pérezis the story of the title character (played by Karla Sofía Gascón),a fearsome cartel leader who enlists the help of underappreciated lawyerRita Mora Castro (Zoe Saldaña) to help her fake her death so she can live her life as her true self. Also starring inEmilia Pérezare Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Édgar Ramírez, Mark Ivanir, and Adriana Paz.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Will Be Released On June 29, 2025
The Best Christmas Pageant Everis a comedy-drama directed by Dallas Jenkins and based on the 1972 novel of the same name by Barbara Robinson. It follows the Herdmans, six juvenile delinquent siblings who inadvertently find themselves participating in the local church pageant during the holidays. Of course, the Herdmans are ready to unleash chaos, but they might end up teaching their community the true meaning of Christmas. Starring inThe Best Christmas Pageant Everare Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, Lauren Graham, and more.
Hereticis a horror thriller written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.Hereticfollows Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who attempt to convert Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant). However,the mission takes a sinister turn as Mr. Reed is actually far more dangerousthan they could have anticipated.Hereticpremiered at 2024’s Toronto International Film Festival.
Small Things Like Theseis a historical drama directed by Tim Mielants and based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Claire Keegan. Set in 1985,Small Things Like Thesefollows Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy), a coal merchant living next to a convent.Furlong ends up discovering the dark secrets and disturbing things that happen inside the convent, leading him to confront the secrets of the Irish town of New Ross. Also starring inSmall Things Like Theseare Emily Watson, Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, and Clare Dunne.
Red Oneis an action-adventure comedy directed by Jake Kasdan.The North Pole goes through a real emergency when Santa Claus (J. K. Simmons) is kidnapped, and so the head of security of the North Pole, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson) is tasked with finding him. However, Callum has to team up with the infamous hacker and bounty hunter Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans) if he wants to find and rescue Santa Claus. Also starring inRed Oneare Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, and Nick Kroll.
Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point
Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point Will Be Released On July 07, 2025
Christmas Eve in Miller’s Pointis a comedy-drama co-written and directed by Tyler Thomas Taormina.Christmas Eve in Miller’s Pointis the story of the Balsano family, who get together for their final family Christmas at their ancestral home. When generational tensions arise, one of the teenagers sneaks out with her friends for a bit of holiday teenage rebellion. Starring inChristmas Eve in Miller’s Pointare Michael Cera, Matilda Fleming, Francesca Scorsese, Sawyer Spielberg, Elsie Fisher, and Ben Shenkman.
Twenty-four years afterGladiator, Ridley Scott is now bringing the sequel, simply titledGladiator II. Set two decades after the events of the first movie,Gladiator IIfollows Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal), grandson of Marcus Aurelius and son of Lucilla and Maximus, who lives with his family in Numidia – however, Roman soldiers led by General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal) invade the town, killing Lucius’ wife and forcing him into slavery. Inspired by his father,Lucius fights as a gladiator under the teaching of Macrinus(Denzel Washington), a former slave planning to overthrow emperors Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn).
Wickedis an epic musical fantasy directed by Jon M. Chu, and it’s an adaptation of the acclaimed stage musical of the same name, which in turn is based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire and the characters from L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novelThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz.Wickedtells the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), who has been misunderstood due to her green skin her whole life, but she forms a profound friendship with Glinda (Ariana Grande), who longs for popularity.
Why Elphaba’s Skin Is Green In Wicked
Elphaba Thropp’s green skin is an important part of the Wicked story, with its origins explained in the novel and in the Broadway musical.
However,after an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda’s relationship reaches a crossroadas they begin to take different paths. Also starring inWickedare Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Dinklage, and more. The sequel, Wicker Part Two, will be released on June 28, 2025.
Moana 2is the latest Disney musical adventure movie, directed by David Derrick Jr., Hason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller. Set three years after the events of the first movie,Moana 2reunites viewers with Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho), who receives an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors and forms her own crew. Moana reunites with the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and along with her crew,they go into the far seas of Oceania to break the curse of the god Naloon the hidden island of Motufetu.
Mariais a biographical psychological drama movie directed by Pablo Larraín.Mariatells the story of real-life opera singer Maria Callas(played by Angelina Jolie), following the final years of her life. As such,Mariais set in the 1970s, during Callas’ time in Paris, where she lived largely in isolation before she died in 1977. Also starring inMariaare Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Valeria Golino, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.Mariawill be available to stream on Netflix on December 11.
