CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Traditionally, the holiday season means family, food, shopping and movies. This year is no exception different as Hollywood serves up a wide variety of releases from now till New Year’s. There are animated films, superhero movies, Oscar contenders, sequels, prequels and more.
Here are the films we’re looking forward to the most.
Note: Films are being released in theaters except where noted. Release dates subject to change.
November 19
“Ghostbusters: Afterlife”
Starring Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace, Carrie Coon, Annie Potts, Paul Rudd
Director by Jason Reitman
In this long-awaited sequel (not reboot), two teens arrive at their new home in the middle of nowhere to find out their late grandfather, Egon, left them the Ectomobile, a souped-up Cadillac once used for ghostbusting. Good thing, because their new town is swarming with unruly spirits.
“King Richard” (Theaters/HBO Max)
Starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyaa Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, Jon Bernthal
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green
The inspiring true story of how a dedicated father from Compton raised two of the greatest tennis players the sport has ever known in Venus and Serena Williams.
“tick, tick... BOOM!” (Netflix)
Starring Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, MJ Rodriguez
Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
In his feature film directorial debut, Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton”) tells the story of young another Broadway genius, “Rent” creator Jonathan Larson, as he deals with love, friendship and the pressures of a young artist just shy of his 30th birthday.
Nov. 24
“Encanto”
Starring Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, Wilmer Valderrama, Adassa, John Leguizamo
Directed by Byron Howard, Jared Bush, Charise Castro Smith
Disney’s animated fantasy is about a Colombian family who lives in a house that gives every member except for one -- a daughter named Mirabel -- magical powers. But when the magic is threatened, it’s up to the ordinary girl to save the day. The film features new songs from “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
“Bruised” (Netflix)
Starring Halle Berry, Shamier Anderson, Adan Canto, Danny Boyd, Jr., Adriane Lenox
Directed by Halle Berry
Cleveland native and Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry makes her directorial debut and stars in a gritty drama with “Rocky” vibes about a down-on-her-luck former UFC fighter drawn back to the ring with hopes of providing a better life for the young son she gave up when he was born.
“House of Gucci”
Starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Irons, Al Pacino
Directed by Ridley Scott
This drama about the family empire behind the iconic fashion brand Gucci has everything: a star-studded cast, big-name director, beautiful clothes, not to mention a salacious, based-on-true-events story full of sex, betrayal, scandal and murder.
“Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City”
Starring Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen, Robbie Amell, Tom Hopper
Directed by Johannes Roberts
The seventh film in the franchise based on the popular video game is a reboot and origin story that uncovers the circumstances behind the Umbrella Corporation’s exodus from Raccoon City and the zombie apocalypse that followed.
Dec. 1
“The Power of the Dog” (Netflix)
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee
Directed by Jane Campion
Benedict Cumberbatch (”Doctor Strange”) stars in this western drama as a bullying cattle rancher who makes life difficult for his brother’s new wife and teenage son. Long-hidden secrets hold the key to explaining his toxic behavior.
Dec. 3
“Encounter” (Amazon Prime Video)
Starring Riz Ahmed, Octavia Spencer, Rory Cochrane, Lucian-River Chauhan, Aditya Geddada
Directed by Michael Pearce
Under the threat of an alien invasion, a decorated Marine goes on the run with his two young sons.
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Dec. 10
“West Side Story”
Starring Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno
Directed by Steven Spielberg
The greatest director of our time takes one of the most beloved musicals ever. Set to the timeless music of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, the film tells the story of Tony and Maria, young lovers tragically torn apart by their allegiances to rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, in 1957 Manhattan.
“Being the Ricardos” (Also on Amazon Prime Video on Dec. 21)
Starring Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem
Directed by Aaron Sorkin
Nicole Kidman is Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem is Desi Arnaz as writer-director Aaron Sorkin (”The Trial of the Chicago 7″) takes the audience inside the complicated relationship between the Hollywood legends during one eventful week on the set of “I Love Lucy.”
“The Unforgivable” (Netflix)
Starring Sandra Bullock, Viola Davis, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jon Bernthal, Rob Morgan, Aisling Franciosi
Directed by Nora Fingscheidt
Sandra Bullock plays Ruth Slater, a woman who served 20 years in prison for killing a police officer. Upon her release, she goes in search of her estranged younger sister only to find the sins of her past keep blocking her path to redemption.
Dec. 17
“Nightmare Alley”
Starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Rooney Mara, Ron Perlman, David Strathairn
Directed by Guillermo del Toro
From visionary director Guillermo del Toro (“The Shape of Water”), Bradley Cooper plays a con man who teams up with a deceitful psychiatrist (Cate Blanchett) to hustle unsuspecting carnival-goers out of their money.
“Swan Song” (Apple TV+)
Starring Mahershala Ali, Glenn Close, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina
Directed by Benjamin Cleary
In the near future, a devoted father (Mahershala Ali) facing a terminal illness is given an unusual choice: to secretly replace himself with a clone to spare his family from the grief of losing him.
“Spider-Man: No Way Home”
Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Marisa Tomei
Directed by Jon Watts
Peter Parker’s life is sent into chaos after his identity as Spider-Man is revealed. He goes to Dr. Strange for help, causing a disruption in the multiverse and leading to the return of familiar foes like Alfred Molina as Doc Ock from the Tobey Maguire “Spider-Man” films.
“The Tender Bar” (Amazon Prime Video)
Starring Ben Affleck, Tye Sheridan, Christopher Lloyd, Lily Rabe
Directed by George Clooney
Pulitzer Prize-winning author J.R. Moehringer’s memoir focuses on the writer’s formative years, from growing up in his uncle’s bar to pursuing his passions at Yale.
Dec. 22
“Sing 2″
Starring Matthew McConaughey, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Nick Kroll, Halsey, Bono
Directed by Garth Jennings
Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) and his talented animal friends dream of putting on a spectacular show in Vegas-like Redshore City. But their hopes hinge on finding and convincing a reclusive lion rock legend voiced by Bono to join them.
“The King’s Man”
Starring Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson, Daniel Brühl, Djimon Hounsou, Charles Dance
Directed by Matthew Vaughn
The prequel to “Kingsman: The Secret Service” and “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” explores the beginnings of the first independent intelligence agency when the first agents banded together to stop an evil plot by Rasputin.
“The Matrix Resurrections” (theaters, HBO Max)
Starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Directed by Lana Wachowski
Hopped up on blue pills, Neo (Keanu Reeves) has no memory of the Matrix, Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) or his previous life as the Chosen One. But then a younger version of Morpheus (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) offers him a red pill, opening his eyes to the post-apocalyptic reality.
Dec. 24
“Don’t Look Up” (Netflix)
Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Cate Blanchett, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi
Directed by Adam McKay
Wow, what a cast! Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio play low-level astronomers who discover a planet-killing comet is on a collision course with Earth. The problem? Nobody seems to be taking them seriously.
Dec. 25
“Licorice Pizza”
Starring Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, Benny Safdie
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
Musician Alana Haim makes her acting debut in “Boogie Nights” director Paul Thomas Anderson’s coming of age story about a couple’s complicated journey from friends to lovers.
“The Tragedy of Macbeth” (Apple TV+)
Starring Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand
Directed by Joel Coen
Academy Award-winning director Joel Coen tackles Shakespeare in his first film without brother Ethan. Denzel Washington plays an ambitious general who takes matters into his own hands after a prophecy by three witches says he will rise to become King of Scotland.
“American Underdog”
Starring Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Dennis Quaid
Directed by Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
Zachary Levi (”Shazam!”) stars in the inspiring true story of NFL quarterback Kurt Warner’s unlikely journey from undrafted free agent to grocery store clerk backup quarterback to Super Bowl champion.
“A Journal For Jordan”
Starring Michael B. Jordan, Chanté Adams.
Directed by Denzel Washington
Based on a true story, Michael B. Jordan (”Creed”) plays an Army sergeant who is deployed to Iraq, where he writes a journal for his newborn son. Bring a lot of tissues.
Dec. 31
“Cyrano”
Starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Bashir Salahuddin, Ben Mendelsohn
Directed by Joe Wright
Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett reprise their roles from the stage musical based on Edmond Rostand’s classic love story about a man who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Roxanne but deems himself unworthy because of his appearance. Instead, he helps another man win her heart by writing her letters.
“The Lost Daughter” (Netflix)
Starring Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley, Ed Harris, Peter Sarsgaard, Paul Mescal
Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal makes her directorial debut with this festival favorite, a psychological drama starring Oscar winner Olivia Colman (”The Favourite”) as a woman on a beach vacation whose obsession with a young mother and daughter forces her to confront the sins of her past.
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