Epic Blockbusters

Gladiator 2 (November 22)

Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with Paul Mescal starring as Lucius, the nephew of Joaquin Phoenix's Commodus from the original film. Set years after the events of the first movie, this sequel promises to deliver the same epic scale and dramatic intensity that made its predecessor a classic.

Musical Magic

Wicked: Part One (November 22)

The beloved Broadway musical comes to life with Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. This first installment of the two-part adaptation promises to tell the untold story of the witches of Oz with stunning visuals and unforgettable musical numbers.

Family Adventure

The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever (November 8)

In this film adaptation of the beloved children’s book, director Dallas Jenkins of The Chosen tells the story of The Herdmans who, after invading their local church’s Christmas pageant, teach others the true meaning of Christmas. This retelling of the holiday classic stars comedians Pete Homes and Judy Greer along with a few familiar faces for The Chosen fans.

Moana 2 (November 27)

In an unexpected but welcome announcement, Disney returns to the shores of Motunui with this sequel to the 2016 hit. Join Moana on another epic adventure across the Pacific as she answers a mysterious call to adventure in the far seas.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (December 20)

Mufasa: The Lion King (December 20)

For Mature Audiences

Here (November 1)

Directed by Robert Zemeckis the film is about multiple generations of couples and families inhabiting the same home over the course of a century. Starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright.

A Real Pain (November 1)

In A Real Pain, cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) find themselves reluctantly reunited as they set off on a journey through Poland, hoping to pay tribute to their late grandmother. As they explore, their contrasting personalities clash, old family grudges rise to the surface, and they must confront their shared family history in ways they hadn’t expected. Against the poignant backdrop of their ancestral homeland, their rocky adventure challenges their connection and forces them to confront the weight of the past.

The Return (December 6)

The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. It follows the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War. The Return continues this story.

Nightbitch (December 6)

You won't want to miss Amy Adams (Arrival, Disenchanted) in this crazy comedy about a suburban mom going off.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (December 13)

This animated feature explores the untold story of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan, promising to expand the Lord of the Rings universe with epic battles and deep mythology.

Kraven the Hunter (December 13)

Y2K (December 13)

Directed by SNL Alumni, Kyle Mooney, Y2K explores our worst fears from 1999 in this disaster comedy starring Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison and Rachel Zegler.

The Count of Monte-Cristo (December 20)

A Complete Unknown (December 25)

Get ready for an Oscar-like performance by Timothée Chalamet as he portrays a young Bob Dylan. Elle Fanning and Edward Norton also join in on the fun directed by the amazing James Mangold.

The Fire Inside (December 25)

A film depicting the life of Claressa Maria Shields, an American professional boxer who as of October 2022, is ranked the world's best active female middleweight by BoxRec, as well as the best active female boxer, pound for pound, by ESPN.

Television Highlights

Arcane: Season 2 (November 9) (Netflix)

The groundbreaking animated series returns to Netflix, continuing the story of sisters Vi and Powder in the League of Legends world of Piltover and Zaun. Following the massive success of Season 1, expectations are high for this visually stunning adaptation as Season 2 is also the final season.

Cobra Kai: Season 6 Part 2 (November 15) (Netflix)

Martial arts and the 80s never looked so good as we near the end of this deep but reverently cheesy show. Our fighters are on the world stage now in the Sekai Taikai and the violence and the drama are ratcheted up to a thirteen! Will Tory be saved from the snake-like grip of John Kreese and will we see Kenny get Barcelona retribution?

Paul vs. Tyson (November 15) (Netflix)

Jake Paul is a fraud but I wouldn't step up to him and I can acknowledge that this fight is just a way for Mike Tyson to pay for his retirement. So let's all get together and watch a young man beat an old man in the ring. And since I don't have to pay extra for this, thank you Netflix.

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Final Words

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