Once the feasts have been consumed and presents have been unwrapped, why not grab tickets to the movies?
Theaters in NYC are open and waiting for spectators, and a good story could be the perfect way to wrap up your holiday festivities. There’s plenty on tap this year: a Bob Dylan biopic, a retelling of a horror classic (yes, horror), and even choices for the kiddos…or the young at heart.
Swap the peppermint hot chocolate for some popcorn and enjoy these new and recently released films.
1. Wicked (PG)
A sensation in its own right, this Wicked remake will have you singing along with Glinda and Elphaba long after the story’s over.
Opens November 22, 2024
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh
2. Kraven: The Hunter (R)
Want to know what makes one of Marvel’s most iconic villains tick? You’re about to find out in Kraven: The Hunter.
Opens December 13th, 2024
Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, Fred Hechinger, Ariana DeBose, Alessandro Nivola
3. Y2K (R)
Directed by SNL funny man Kyle Mooney and produced by Jonah Hill, Y2K is a coming-of-age story that takes us back to New Year’s Eve of 1999, when a few high school juniors decide to crash a party but end up merely trying to survive when the unexplainable actually happens.
Opens December 6th, 2024
Starring: Kyle Mooney, Rachel Zegler, Jaeden Martell, Fred Durst
4. Gladiator II (R)
Paul Mescal takes us back in time to Ancient Rome, where is forced to enter the Colosseum after his uncle’s death. Should this be an intense watch, you’ll be pleased to know Paul Mescal will star in the BAM production of A Streetcar Named Desire in February 2025.
Opens November 22nd, 2024
Starring: Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, and Paul Mescal
5.A Complete Unknown (R)
Celebrating an iconic NYC musician, A Complete Unknown follows you Bob Dylan (played by Timothée Chalamet) as makes his way to NYC in the ’60s, rises to folk superstardom, and ultimately makes a decision no one saw coming.
Opens December 25th, 2024
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, James Mangold, Bob Bookman, Elle Fanning
6. Nosferatu (R)
Who said spooky season was over? Director Robert Eggers breaths new life into one of horror’s iconic classics on Christmas Day, retelling the story of a young woman and the vampire who cannot get enough of her.
Opens December 25th, 2024
Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult
7. Moana 2 (PG)
Moana and Maui once again join forces for an Oceania adventure like never before. How will they handle what comes their way?
Opens November 27th, 2024
Starring: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Temuera Morrison, Alan Tudyk, and Rose Matafeo
8. The Fire Inside (PG-13)
A must for sports fanatics, The Fire Inside revolves around Claressa “T-Rex” Shields’ rise to fame in the boxing world, and ultimately, her historic Olympic gold medal.
Opens December 25th, 2024
Starring: Ryan Destiny, Jessica Grossi, Brian Tyree Henry, Ice Cube, Judy Greer
9. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (PG)
Ideal for kiddos — or the ’90s kiddos who grew up with Sonic — our beloved hedgehog reunites with pals Knuckles and Tails to take on the nefarious Shadow, but will they be able to handle such evil?
Opens December 20th, 2024
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Krysten Ritter, James Marsden