Film fans, rejoice! Happy tidings are in store for movie lovers of all genres, as the 2022 holiday season brings good news for everyone.
Are you looking for a biopic of Steven Spielberg? You don’t need to look far for a Steven Spielberg origin story. You might also like a story about a young adult romance, with delicious food. Perhaps a horror story about Santa saving the day? As if that wasn’t enough, there will soon be a sequel about a famously swashbuckling feline. Let’s not forget about the much-anticipated sequel to James Cameron’s 2009 film “Avatar.”
If you plan to visit theaters this holiday season in a jolly way, make sure to see our list below.
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The Holiday Season’s 17 Most Awaited Movies
“The Fabelmans”
Michelle Williams; Gabriel LaBelle; Paul Dano; directed Steven Spielberg
The film “The Fabelmans”, based on Steven Spielberg’s life, explores his adolescent years. It follows Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle), who is a 16-year old boy who discovers the power of cinematic lenses in awakening one’s consciousness to the truth. His experiences will shape his future as an aspiring filmmaker.
“The Fabelmans” is currently in theaters Nov. 23,
“Bones and All”
Timothee Chalamet; Taylor Russell, Mark Rylance. Directed by Luca Guadagnino
Timothee Chalamet reunites again with his director from “Call Me by Your Name”, Luca Guadagnino in this young-adult horror drama about two young men (Chalamet & Taylor Russell), who have a voracious desire for human flesh. Warning: This film is not for the weak of heart.
“Bones and All” is now in theaters November 23rd.
“Devotion”
Jonathan Majors; Glen Powell, Christina Jackson; directed J.D. Dillard
“Devotion” tells the story of the friendship between Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors), who was the first Black naval aviator in U.S. Navy History, and Tom Hudner (Glen Powell). Both of these war heroes were the most decorated naval pilots during the Korean War. You can expect thrilling aerial maneuvers like those featured in ” Top Gun.”
“Devotion”, is now in theaters Nov. 23,
“Strange World”
Jake Gyllenhaal; Jaboukie Young White, Gabrielle Union; directed Don Hall and Qui Nguyen
The Clades embark on their latest space adventure with Jake Gyllenhaal and Jaboukie Young White. Gabrielle Union lends her voice to the film. Can they find their way home by the end as they attempt to reconcile their differences, or will they be lost forever?
“Strange World” is now in theaters November 23rd.
“Emancipation”
Will Smith; Ben Foster, Grant Harvey; directed and produced by Antoine Fuqua
Based on the true story Gordon, a slave who ran away from Louisiana in 1863. Antoine Fuqua’s historical drama tells the story of Gordon and his daring escape.
Will Smith portrays Gordon in the movie as Peter. His long and difficult journey to freedom will take him to the North, where he will join the Union Army.
“Emancipation,” is currently in theaters Dec. 2.
“Violent Night”
Beverly D’Angelo and David Harbour; directed by Tommy Wirkola
Season’s Beatings, Everyone! That’s fitting in “Violent night” where Santa (David Harbour), drops by at a wealthy residence to take hostage family members. According to legend, St. Nick arrives with badass news to save the day.
“Violent night” is now in theaters December 2.
“Spoiler Alert”
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Jim Parsons; Ben Aldridge; Sally Field; directed Michael Showalter
After the success of Michael Showalter’s 2021 biographical drama “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” he has helmed another biopic — the true-life story of Michael Ausiello (Jim Parson), and Kit Cowan (Ben Aldridge), an entertainment reporter.
This film is based on Ausiello’s memoir “Spoiler Alert, The Hero Dies” and chronicles Cowan’s final 11 months after he was diagnosed as having terminal cancer.
“Spoiler Alert!” is now in theaters December 9.
“Empire of Light.”
Olivia Colman; Micheal Ward, Colin Firth; directed and produced by Sam Mendes
Sam Mendes’ romantic drama, set in an English seaside village in the 1980s, combines romance and cinematic magic. The film tells the story of Olivia Colman, a middle-aged woman who is depressed and runs Empire theater. When she meets Michael Ward, a young ticket-seller who can give her the much-needed joy de vivre, her life will change.
“Empire of Light”, Dec. 9, is now in theaters
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinochio”
Gregory Mann; Ewan McGregor; Cate Blanchett; directed Guillermo del Toro & Mark Gustafson
Guillermo del Toro & Mark Gustafson team up to reimagine the Carlo Collodi story of Pinochio (Gregory Mann), a fabled wooden puppet that becomes a boy but is too mischievous for his good. You will be amazed at the stop-animation rendition that features an all-star cast.
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinochio” is now available on Netflix Dec. 9.
“The Whale”
Brendan Fraser; Sadie Sink; Ty Simpkins; directed and produced by Darren Aronofsky
Empathy is abundant in Darren Aronofsky’s latest drama with Brendan Fraser, who plays the career-defining role as a severely obese father trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter. Movie buffs will be able to recognize Fraser’s name during the awards season.
“The Whale”, Dec. 9 in Theaters.
“Avatar: The Way of Water.”
Sam Worthington; Zoe Saldana and Kate Winslet; directed by James Cameron
After nearly 14 years since James Cameron’s “Avatar” was a box-office hit, the sequel will finally make its way to the big screen. The theatrical release date of the film has been delayed numerous times over the years. Although the plot details are still being worked out, we can expect the story to continue 10 years after the events in the original film.
“Avatar: The Way of Water”, is now in theaters December 16.
“I Want to Dance with Somebody”
Naomi Ackie; Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders; directed and produced by Kasi Lemmons
The Whitney Huston biopic by Kasi Lemmons is now alive with Naomi Ackie playing the late music diva, and Stanley Tucci portraying the record producer who helped Huston rise to stardom.
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” is now in theaters December 21st.
“Pussy in Boots: The Last Wish”
Antonio Banderas; directed by Joel Crawford
Antonio Banderas voices the famously fearless and swashbuckling Puss in the sequel. Puss will be embarking on his most dangerous adventure yet, with only one life to spare from his nine. Can he prevail?
“Puss In Boots: The Last Wish” will be in theaters Dec. 21.
“Babylon”
Brad Pitt; Margot Robbie; directed by Damien Chazelle
The new film by Damien Chazelle, writer-director, chronicles the rise of multiple characters during 1920s Hollywood’s transition to talking pictures.
“Babylon”, Dec. 23 in Theaters
“Glass Onion: The Knives Out Mystery”
Daniel Craig; Edward Norton; Janelle Monae. Directed by Rian Johnson
“Glass Onion – A Knives Out Mystery” — Rian’s highly anticipated sequel to “Knives Out”, is Rian Johnson’s highly anticipated thriller. It finds detective Benoit Blanc, a famed eccentric sleuth (Daniel Craig), at an annually held gathering on an exotic Greek island. Everyone becomes a suspect when a body mysteriously turns up.
“Glass Onion – A Knives Out Mystery” can be viewed on Netflix December 23rd.
“Living”
Bill Nighy and Aimee Lou Wood; directed By Oliver Hermanus
Oliver Hermanus recreates Akira Kurosawa’s 1952 masterpiece “Ikiru” with an English-language adaptation that is set in 1950s London. Bill Nighy, an English bureaucrat, is the protagonist of this story. He searches for meaning in his last days after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
“Living,” is now in theaters December 23rd.
“Women Talking”
Rooney Mara and Claire Foy; directed by Sarah Polley
Sarah Polley’s film is based upon Miriam Toew’s bestseller. It follows a group Mennonite women who discuss their options after discovering that a few men in their community had sexually abused them for years.
