Hollywood's Hot Releases: 'Wicked,' 'Gladiator II,' 'Joker' Sequel, and More Set to Dazzle This Holiday Season
September 13, 2024The highly anticipated adaptation of the musical 'Wicked' will debut in two parts, with the first installment scheduled for release on November 22.
Ridley Scott is reviving the epic saga with 'Gladiator II,' set to hit theaters on November 14, starring Paul Mescal.
Disney is also gearing up for a busy holiday season, with 'Moana 2' set for release on November 28 and 'Mufasa: The Lion King' following on December 19, featuring music by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
In the horror genre, Hugh Grant will star in 'Heretic,' which is set to premiere on November 28.
Joaquin Phoenix returns as the iconic character in 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' alongside Lady Gaga, with the musical sequel releasing on October 3.
A documentary titled 'Saturday Night,' directed by Jason Reitman, will explore the origins of 'Saturday Night Live' and is set to release on October 31.
Nicole Kidman has garnered critical acclaim for her performance in 'Babygirl' at the Venice Film Festival, where she won Best Actress, although a local release date has yet to be announced.
The film 'Conclave,' featuring Stanley Tucci and Ralph Fiennes, will delve into the complexities of selecting a new pope, based on Robert Harris' bestseller, and is set for release on January 9.
Starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, the romantic drama 'We Live in Time' will explore a couple's challenges with illness, scheduled for January 23.
Timothée Chalamet will portray a young Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown,' directed by James Mangold, also set for release on January 23.
Pedro Almodóvar's 'The Room Next Door,' featuring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, won the best film prize at Venice and is set to release on December 26.
In a unique take on motherhood, Amy Adams stars in 'Nightbitch,' a magical realism film that currently lacks a local release date.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Sep 12, 2024
From Gladiator II to Babygirl and Nightbitch: 19 movies we can’t wait to see