Most Anticipated Movies Coming Out Before the End of the Year

From the writer of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” tells the story of late singer Whitney Houston (Naomi Ackie). This musical biopic will invite viewers into Houston’s early life, career, and music. Director Kasi Lemmons won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture for “Talk to Me.”

“Spirited” is a fresh and comedic take on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The Ghost of Christmas Present, played by Will Ferrell, teaches skeptic Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) about the spirit of the holidays in this comedic musical. The film will stream on Apple TV+ this November.

Netflix’s “The Good Nurse” is a chilling tale based on the true-life story of nurse and murder suspect Charles Cullen. The film was adapted from Charles Graeber’s book “The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness and Murder.” The film stars two Oscar-winning actors, Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne.

This Thanksgiving, Disney will hit our screens with a new animated film called “Strange World.” The feature follows the Clades, a family of adventurous explorers who seek out, well, strange worlds. “Strange World” will be the first Disney cartoon to feature an openly gay character in a leading role.

The Korean War is the backdrop for “Devotion,” a true story about two U.S. Navy pilots (Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell) who form a friendship during their time in service. The action film is adapted from Adam Makos’ book “Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice.”

This Cannes Film Festival nominee is about a Jewish family living in America during the Reagan administration. “Armageddon Time” explores ideas of generational trauma and prejudice in the 1980s. The film is based on the life of its writer and director, James Gray.

Henry Selick (“The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Coraline”) and Jordan Peele (“Nope,” “Get Out”) teamed up to create “Wendell & Wild.” The stylized, stop-motion animation film is set to be released on Netflix this month. “Wendell & Wild” follows a pair of demon brothers as they travel between the underworld and the land of the living.

“The School for Good and Evil” is a Netflix release based on the book series of the same name by Soman Chainani. This fantasy film follows two friends who are taken to a school where magic reigns, villains and heroes are created, and the balance of good and evil in the universe is maintained.

Noah Baumbach’s “White Noise” is adapted from the novel of the same name by author Don DeLilo. The dark comedy explores themes of mortality, relationships, and family life. Jack (Adam Driver) and his wife Babette (Greta Gerwig) have a deep fear of death, and must grapple with their mortality when exposed to a toxic environmental contaminant.

Cats may have nine lives, but Puss in Boots has used up eight of them. “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” comes from DreamWorks’ “Shrek” universe, and follows the adventures of Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas). The animated adventure comedy will be the fourth “Puss in Boots” movie.

The Holmes family is filled with talented detectives. Sherlock’s younger sister, Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) is on the case of a missing girl in “Enola Holmes 2.” The Netflix production is a follow up to the original “Enola Holmes,” which was released in 2020. Both films are adapted from the series of novels by author Nancy Springer.

“My Policeman” follows a married couple whose lives shift in response to a new man who enters their world, kindling a love triangle. The film jumps between the lives of the protagonists at an older age, and 40 years prior. The film was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival, and stars Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, and David Dawson.

Weird Al Yankovic gets his very own biopic in “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.” Director Eric Appel was the mind behind the comedy series “Silicon Valley.” Here, he explores the comedian-musician’s unexpected rise to fame.

In “The Banshees of Inisherin,” Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell star opposite one another for the first time since “In Bruges.” The film follows two friends in a small Irish town who have a mysterious falling out, leading one to stop speaking to the other. The “The Banshees of Inisherin” already has a 100% Tomatometer score, and critics have called it some of director Martin McDonagh’s best work.

When a couple’s (Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult) visit a private luxury restaurant, a disturbing, high-stakes evening ensues. The film pokes fun at the ultra wealthy who are willing to drop top dollar on any new experience, regardless of how ridiculous it is. Mark Mylod, who directed “The Menu,” is the creative mind behind HBO’s “Succession.”

“Disenchanted” is the sequel to the 2007 film “Enchanted.” The romantic fantasy film follows the story of Giselle Philip (Amy Adams), Robert Philip (Patrick Demsey), and their daughter Morgan (Gabriella Baldacchino), who move to a new town and face some challenges. Giselle attempts to improve her situation using magic, under the scrutiny of her nemesis Malvina Monroe (Maya Rudolph).

In Julia Roberts’ first rom-com in 20 years, a divorced couple (Julia Roberts and George Clooney) travel to Bali to stop their daughter from throwing away her life with an unsuitable fiancé. “Ticket to Paradise” is the fourth film Roberts and Clooney’s have made together.

“The Fabelmans” centers around a child’s exploration of cinematography and storytelling, loosely based on director Steven Spielberg’s early life. The screenplay is by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (“Angels in America”), and was well-received by audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the People’s Choice Award.

Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is back on a new case after the original “Knives Out.” In “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” Blanc must solve a murder on a private island amidst a group of tech billionaires. The sequel will be released on Netflix around Thanksgiving.

Netflix’s animated reboot of the Disney classic “Pinocchio” has a different ending than you’d expect, and a fresh new look using today’s animation technology. Co-director Guillermo del Toro (“Pan’s Labyrinth”) brings a whimsical twist to the oft-told story.

“Babylon” is a period drama-comedy that gives audiences a window into 1920’s Hollywood and the transition from silent films to talkies. The film’s director, Damien Chazelle, is no stranger to telling film industry-based tales, having directed the Oscar-winning “La La Land” in 2016.

Brenden Fraser has already brought home a Toronto International Film Festival award and won a six-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for his performance in “The Whale.” The film is about an obese teacher who tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.

Director Darren Aronofsky has won a variety of awards for previous films, including “Black Swan” and “Requiem for a Dream.”

Director James Cameron’s world of “Avatar” is back this December, with a highly-anticipated sequel to the original film. Over ten years after the original took place, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) must work with the army of the Na’vi to save his planet.

From the DC universe, “Black Adam,” based on the DC comic books of the same name, was one of the most highly anticipated films of 2022. The title character, played by Dwayne Johnson, is part former super-villain and part hero, armed with the ability to defeat great evil due to powers granted by a wizard.

After the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, who played T’Challa in the 2018 original “Black Panther,” the Marvel universe is bringing back the fictional world of Wakanda. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” follows Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and others as they protect their land from foreign involvement.