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It’s official: Hollywood studios are playing Santa Claus and bringing Christmas cheer back to theaters and streaming services this holiday season.
The party starts Friday with Marvel’s “The Eternals” and the princess diana drama “Spencer”. Of the, ghost hunters, Lady Gaga, Spider Man, Steven Spielberg and even Shakespeare will all make a theatrical appearance before the end of the year. But with successful returns (Keanu reeves in another “Matrix” movie, guys!) there are plenty of Oscar season pricing, including Guillermo del Toro’s first directorial effort since winning Best Picture for “The Shape of Water”.
Here are the 10 films you absolutely must see in the next two months.
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“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” (November 19)
Stars: Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Bill Murray
Director: Jason reitman
The lean: Two siblings (Grace and Finn Wolfhard) move to a small town, learn about the anti-ghost legacy of their grandfather Egon (the late Harold Ramis), and tie up the proton packs when there is something strange going on. their neighborhood. The sequel features a host of young personalities and somefan favorite faces (including Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson).
Where to watch: In theaters
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“King Richard” (November 19)
Stars: Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal
Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green
The lean: Want to know how Venus and Serena Williams got so good on the tennis court? This biopic, produced by the two sisters, follows their father Richard Williams (Smith) ‘s obsessive efforts to turn Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena (Demi Singleton) into champions while instilling in his children the power to believe in themselves. .
Where to watch: In the cinema and on HBO Max
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‘Encanto’ (November 24)
Stars: Stéphanie Beatriz, John Leguizamo, Diane Guerrero
Directors: Byron Howard and Jared Bush
The lean: With songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Disney’s animated fantasy centers on a Colombian family blessed with extraordinary abilities by their enchanted house, but when the magic begins to fade, it’s up to young Mirabel (voiced by Beatriz), the only member without any special gifts, to go on a quest trip to save the day.
Where to watch: In theaters
“House of Gucci” (November 24)
Stars: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto
Director: Ridley scott
The lean: The glamorous biopic centers on the murder of Italian businessman Maurizio Gucci (Driver), boss of the iconic Gucci fashion house, and the involvement of his ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani (Gaga). The film also delves into Gucci history, with Leto, Jeremy Irons, and Al Pacino playing key family members.
Where to watch: In theaters
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“Do not look upwards” (December 10)
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Timothée Chalamet
Director: Adam mckay
The lean: DiCaprio and Lawrence star in the dark comedy as astronomers cross the country to warn various skeptics that a comet is heading towards Earth. McKay’s star ensemble includes Chalamet as evangelical punk skateboarder, Cate Blanchett and Tyler Perry as upbeat hosts on a morning show, and Meryl Streep as selfless president.
Where to watch: In theaters (and on Netflix on December 24)
“West Side Story” (December 10)
Stars: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose
Director: Steven spielberg
The lean: How do you follow the 1961 version of the Broadway musical that won Best Picture? Ask Spielberg to put his seal on it. The new approach to classic love story features Elgort and Zegler as Tony and Maria, two young lovers caught in the midst of tensions between two rival street gangs, the White Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks.
Where to watch: In theaters
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“Alley of Nightmares” (December 17)
Stars: Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette
Director: Guillermo del Toro
The lean: Based on William Lindsay Gresham’s 1946 noir novel, del Toro’s grim and mind-boggling psychological thriller features Bradley Cooper as a traveling con artist with a predilection for manipulating people who team up with an equally ruthless psychiatrist (Blanchett).
Where to watch: In theaters
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (December 17)
Stars: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch
Director: Jon watts
The lean: Oh no, Spidey’s secret identity as Peter Parker (Holland) is compromised! When the world finds out who he is, the teenage hero contacts his old pal Doctor Strange (Cumberbatch) for some magical help (which unfortunately goes wrong) and he also has to face at least one sinister foe in Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina).
Where to watch: In theaters
“The matrix resurrections” (December 22)
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Director: Lana wachowski
The lean: In the fourth installment of the groundbreaking sci-fi action franchise (and the first in 18 years), Reeves returns as Neo, the “Chosen One” who doesn’t seem to remember his past – or his love. , Trinity (Moss) – until he is again shot down by a young Morpheus (Mateen).
Where to watch: In the cinema and on HBO Max
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“The Tragedy of Macbeth” (Dec. 25)
Stars: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Brendan Gleeson
Director: Joel coen
The lean: The bard’s work goes black and white for Coen’s solo debut, which stars Denzel Washington as the title of Scottish lord who is persuaded to usurp the king (Gleeson) by his power-hungry wife (McDormand) and the prophecy of three witches (all played by Catherine Hunter).
Where to watch: In theaters (and on Apple TV + on January 14)
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