Upcoming Films to Watch as the Temperature Drops

As the temperature drops, we enter the final months of the year, and we can expect a variety of upcoming films to occupy us during those chilly nights.

2024 has given us an assortment of films, each unique in their own way, but with the end of the year just around the corner, production companies are premiering their most-awaited movies on account of the holiday season. In honor of the fantastic films that are set for release, here is a must-watch list of upcoming films to look forward to during the rest of this year.

Venom: The Last Dance

Superhero and villain movies are not new to the big screen, with multiple releases throughout the year from Marvel. One of the most anticipated Marvel films of 2024, Sony Pictures Entertainment will release Venom: The Last Dance in theaters on Oct. 24. Directed by Kelly Marcel, this will be the third and final production in the Venom trilogy.

In Venom: The Last Dance, protagonist Eddie Brock, played by Tom Hardy, and Venom, an alien symbiote that is bonded to Eddie, are on the run as they are hunted. As both Eddie and Venom struggle and make tough decisions, we witness their final film together.

Wicked

The first of a two-part film, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, will be released in theaters on Nov. 22. Musicals have had an enormous success in cinemas this year, and Wicked will not be the exception.

Starring Arianna Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, expect to be transported to Shiz University and experience the story of Elphaba before she became the Wicked Witch of the West.

Moana 2

The sequel to a beloved childhood movie, Moana 2, will be released in theaters on Nov. 27. Both Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson have returned to reprise their roles as Moana and Maui in the film directed by Dana Ledoux Miller, Jason Hand, and David Derrick Jr. Moana 2 is sure to bring a wave of nostalgia to audiences considering the eight-year gap since the first film.

Moana 2 will feature Moana and Maui venturing into the seas once again on a mission sent by her ancestors. The film will not only feature returning characters but new ones as well, such as Moana’s newly introduced younger sister Simea, played by Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda.

Mufasa: The Lion King

Releasing on Dec. 20, Mufasa: The Lion King is the prequel to the renowned The Lion King movie. Directed by Barry Jenkins, we will get a new perspective and outlook on Mufasa, played by Aaron Pierre, before he became the Lion King and the father of Simba. The film features an impressive cast including Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, and Seth Rogan.

In Mufasa: The Lion King, we will learn about Mufasa and Scar’s backstory before the fated feud. Scar, played by Kelvin Harrison Jr., is the current heir of the lion pride. He finds a lost Mufasa and takes him in. Together they build a bond as brothers despite their pride's hesitation towards Mufasa.

Nosferatu

To finish off the year, Director Robert Eggers gives us Nosferatu, a remake of the 1922 film of the same name, on Dec. 25. With stars such as Bill Skarsgard, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin, Lily-Rose Depp, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, this film is undoubtedly the perfect way to finish off the year.

Nosferatu is a gothic horror film about a chilling vampire, Count Orlock, played by Bill Skarsgard, who is taken with Ellen Hutter, played by Lily-Rose Depp. This film will not be your typical vampire romance, as it is entirely a horror film. Be prepared to witness the utter ghoulishness of Count Orlock in Nosferatu.

With a unique lineup of films set for release in the last months of the year, there is always something for everyone. Take advantage of these long nights and go to your local theater to check out one of these films.