UPCOMING MOVIE RELEASES 2024

Ariana Granda is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu Universal Studios.. Opens November 22, 2024

A comprehensive listing of film on screen and at home that includes independent filmmakers.  

Including upcoming theatrical film, video, streaming and Digital (all platforms) release listings. Check this page often as we are constantly adding new listings from studios. Check out the available film trailers with each of the listings.

NOVEMBER 2024

November 1, 2024

Freedom- Prime Video

FREEDOM Inspired by the daring exploits of a legendary outlaw in France in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Freedom follows the electrifying story of Bruno Sulak (Lucas Bravo), a suave and daring criminal who stole hearts alongside riches. Known for his charm and finesse, Sulak masterminded daring heists without firing a single shot. But as his infamy grew, so did the relentless pursuit of George Moréas (Yvan Attal), a tenacious police commissioner with a knack for outsmarting criminals. As Moréas closes in, Sulak’s escapes from prison become legendary, fuelled by a lust for freedom, and a burning desire for his lover Annie (Léa Luce Busato). Amidst the chaos of their criminal spree, Sulak and Annie become the ultimate symbols of defiance in the most exhilarating game of cat and mouse that gripped the nation.

Luther: Never Too Much- OWN

LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH the documentary film, chronicles the story of a vocal virtuoso. Using a wealth of rarely seen archives, Luther tells his own story with assistance from his closest friends and musical collaborators including Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson and Roberta Flack. The film relives the many stunning moments of Vandross’ Grammy® award-winning musical career, while exploring his personal life, health struggles, and a lifelong battle to earn the respect his music deserved.

Juror #2- Theaters    https://youtu.be/EhkkBFhW-MM?si=nt78Li0a7WSwckWY

JUROR #2 follows family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer

November 5, 2024

In the Summers- Digital

IN THE SUMMERS Every summer, siblings Violeta and Eva travel to New Mexico to spend time with their loving but unpredictable father (René “Residente” Pérez Joglar). Over the course of four formative summers that span adolescence to early adulthood, Violeta and Eva learn to accept their father in this powerful and deeply personal directorial debut from Alessandra Lacorazza.

 

1992- Blu-ray, DVD, Digital https://youtu.be/CyrVTcTi7aE?si=y4UQK1CN69e5pO9U

1992  is a tense crime-thriller that follows Mercer (Tyrese Gibson) as he desperately tries to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son (Christopher A’mmanuel) amidst the turbulent 1992 L.A. uprising following the Rodney King verdict. Across town, another father and son (Ray Liotta and Scott Eastwood) put their own strained relationship to the test as they plot a dangerous heist from the factory where Mercer works. As tensions rise in Los Angeles and chaos erupts, both families reach their boiling points when they collide.

November 8, 2024

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever- Theaters https://youtu.be/kxyzGxcv6gU?si=IUq4AX-xv0SsvSS4

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER is based on the beloved book. The movie centers on the Herdmans, absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas.

 

Bird- Theaters

BIRD 12-year-old Bailey lives with her single dad Bug and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for his kids and Bailey who is approaching puberty seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.

The Keeper- VOD     https://youtu.be/ZmEj42q8vlM?si=VHi7kGxnxdrsLa8l

THE KEEPER Heavily impacted by his fellow veteran’s suicides, George Eshleman (Angus Benfield), an Army veteran, decides to help raise awareness of military member suicides by hiking the full Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia while carrying 363 name tapes from the uniforms of military members who died by suicide. He is given the trail name “The Keeper” (of the names) by a special group of veterans he meets along the way, and finds support and comfort from fellow hikers, civilians, and other military veterans alike, in the “Hiker Universe.” Despite their support, his depression threatens to overtake his judgment as the days pass. With his darkness only a few paces from his mind as he travels the trail, George struggles to prove his mettle, conquer his depression, and focus on the mission.

Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point- Theaters

CHRISTMAS EVE IN MILLER’S POINT On Christmas Eve, a family gathers for what could be the last holiday in their ancestral home. As the night wears on and generational tensions arise, one of the teenagers sneaks out with her friends to claim the wintry suburb for her own.

Hippo- Select theaters   https://youtu.be/fwRAVSXWk04?si=UjfC5rOCTTjPAewc

HIPPO examines the coming-of-age of two step-siblings: Hippo, a video-game addicted teenager and Buttercup, a Hungarian Catholic immigrant with a love of classical music and Jesus. Like the Ancient Greek Aphrodite, Buttercup’s love is unrequited by a brother who prefers to indulge the art of war and chaos. The result is a hormone-fueled, tragicomic waking nightmare that must be seen to be believed

 

November 12, 2024

Veselka- Digital, VOD, Blu-ray https://youtu.be/5UGFagj2A9A?si=loDbR2spoeXW0vT2

VESELKA: the rainbow on the corner at the center of the world. New York City’s beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka is best known for its borscht and varenyky, but it has become a beacon of hope for Ukraine. As the second-generation owner Tom Birchard reluctantly retires after 54 years, his son Jason faces the pressures of stepping into his father’s shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff

 

Do Not Open- VOD, Digital                  https://youtu.be/947I6zKNVfI

DO NOT OPEN immediately hits home with its unsettling portrayal of a family’s descent into chaos after their daughter downloads a popular app to save face with her friends and the family’s once-normal relationship with their devices take a terrifying turn. The trailer gives chilling glimpses of how each family member’s tech obsessions become the tool of their undoing—exposing secrets, manipulating fears, and driving them to the edge.

November 13, 2024

The Devil’s Bath- Theaters https://youtu.be/PaGMdANhmrw?si=YiHO7NEcqfOqDDom

THE DEVIL’S BATH In 1750 Austria, a deeply religious woman named Agnes has just married her beloved, but her mind and heart soon grow heavy as her life becomes a long list of chores and expectations. Day after day, she is increasingly trapped in a murky and lonely path leading to evil thoughts, until the possibility of committing a shocking act of violence seems like the only way out of her inner prison. Giving a voice to the invisible and unheard women of the rural past, THE DEVIL’S BATH is based on historical court records about a shocking, hitherto unexplored chapter of European history

 

November 15, 2024

Heretic- Theaters https://youtu.be/O9i2vmFhSSY?si=C9pkcAwiy27Gpwtx

HERETIC  a spine-chilling psychological horror from writer-director duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East. According to the trailer it’s about two young women who show up at a house trying to convince the owner about theology  only to be challenged for their faith.

Red One- Theaters      https://youtu.be/U8XH3W0cMss?si=FVAGviP121h1lkVd

RED ONE After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

November 19, 2024

Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead- Theaters

DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD Seventeen-year-old Tanya Crandell (Simone Joy Jones) is stoked to spend the summer wilding out with her friends in Spain before heading to Howard University in the fall. But her mom (Ms. Pat) puts the kibosh on her plans when she heads to a much-needed wellness retreat in Thailand, forcing Tanya to stay home with her three siblings and an insufferable babysitter instead. Following the unexpected, and bittersweet, death of their elderly babysitter (June Squibb), Tanya gets a job working for the confident and ambitious Rose (Nicole Richie) at a fledgling fashion retailer. As if managing a corporate job weren’t enough, she’s also juggling taking care of her siblings – stoner/skater Kenny (Donielle T. Hansley, Jr.), neo-goth Melissa (Ayaamii Sledge), and precocious Zac (Carter Young), and a complicated romance with the impossibly charming Bryan (Myles Fowler). The babysitter’s death also means the death of Tanya’s summer of freedom. She’s now left facing the responsibility of adulthood, making her wonder why the hell she was in such a hurry to grow up.

Reagan- VOD, DVD, Digital https://youtu.be/njLPMG8qZ5M?si=wb0RTmCbSJbWXEJf

REAGAN- Dennis Quaid delivers a tour-de-force performance as 40th U.S. President Ronald Reagan in this cinematic journey that encapsulates the spirit of the American dream. From his small-town roots to the glitter of Hollywood where he meets actress Jane Wyman (Mena Suvari) and Warner Brothers’ studio president Jack Warner (Kevin Dillon), Reagan’s incredible story culminates in obtaining the presidency with the support of his loving wife Nancy (Penelope Ann Miller). Told through the voice of a former KGB agent (Jon Voight),

November 22, 2024

Armor- Theaters, Digital, VOD https://youtu.be/402_wx35uq8?si=z6ANuU4zZVD0Dqjc

ARMOR An action-packed, thriller about the lengths one man will go to save what’s left of his family and reclaim his own life. James and his son Casey are armored truck drivers tasked with delivering a suspicious package. After a violent ambush on the road, James and Casey are trapped until they discover the value of what they have been carrying and join forces to outgun and outwit their attackers

 

Wicked- Theaters  https://youtu.be/YPCqTI0PVV0?si=-vt0OvZFXg_VrlyN

WICKED the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Gladiator 2- Theaters                    https://youtu.be/Ts0N8swyWFI

GLADIATOR 2 continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

 

 

Whiteout- Digital, VOD https://youtu.be/Pzr6TrB5AOg?si=qSwYUPdn9ZkI2SCA

WHITEOUT After escaping a brutal Russian labor camp, three men must overcome the treacherous wilderness and each other, as their journey home turns into a brutal fight for survival.

 

November 27, 2024

Queer- Theaters      https://youtu.be/eknj5_0tF2s?si=oXuM8_BbDHtSTg7X

QUEER  William Lee, an American expat and heroin addict in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, makes him believe it might finally be possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody

November 29, 2024

Heavier Trip- Theaters & Digitalhttps://youtu.be/zpV9V-EcwtI?si=ePplR-9Exfja8o13

HEAVIER TRIP Death metal band Impaled Rektum escapes prison to perform at Wacken, Germany’s iconic music festival. Their wild and perilous adventure into the metal music scene challenges the band’s integrity in the sequel to cult classic Heavy Trip. A Fantastic Fest Official Selection

Samson- VOD, DVD      https://youtu.be/S1U3JZMN4x0?si=tNAk2ZyRwgdlPbcH

SAMSON tells the story of a broken-up couple, Emma and Dale, who are forced to work together when they are kidnapped by masked men, Drew and Joe. Told through a fractured timeline & multiple perspectives,

DECEMBER 2024

December 3, 2024

Galaxy Quest- 4k Blu-ray 25th Anniversary

GALAXY QUEST Years after cancellation, the stars of the television series Galaxy Quest cling to their careers. When a distressed interstellar race mistakes the show for “historical documents,” lead actor Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) and his crew of has-beens are unwittingly recruited to save the alien race from a genocidal warlord. Featuring an all-star ensemble, including Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, Justin Long and Rainn Wilson, GALAXY QUEST is a hilarious adventure that boldly goes where no comedy has gone before.

Know Your Place- Digital  https://youtu.be/1ERSLEoXGz4?si=Uu0HVpnHX6EZ97mF

KNOW YOUR PLACE is a slice-of-life drama set in present-day Seattle, WA. Robel Haile (Joseph Smith), an Eritrean American boy of 15, embarks on an errand to deliver a huge and heavy suitcase across town destined for a sick family member in his parents’ homeland. He enlists the help of his best friend Fahmi Tadesse (Natnael Mebrahtu), when an unexpected turn transmutes his simple task into an odyssey across the city of Seattle; navigating directions to make his delivery on time, along with the challenges of familial responsibility, self-identification, and dislocation amid the ongoing redevelopment and economic displacement of the only community he’s ever known as home

December 6, 2024

The Six Triple Eight- Theaters   (Netflix DEC 20) https://youtu.be/bFt-wiZt8VE?si=Hl7M5WN1Il1jbLtf

THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism – and grueling working conditions – they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers. It is based on the article “Fighting A Two-Front War” by Kevin M. Hymel.

Lake George- Theaters, Digital https://youtu.be/42GRRFHD1CE?si=qzwDFqdfQGuXyP1n

LAKE GEORGE Tasked by mobsters with putting an end to Phyllis’ life, Don is unable to pull the trigger, and instead, the two set off on a road trip that evolves into something much more. Phyllis has designs of her own and proposes a little tag team action to Don: combine forces with the aim to steal all the money from the people who want her dead.

 

 

 

You Are Not Me- Theaters & Digital  https://youtu.be/S5iVXbpsYbY?si=p8P2FCgjRIiBdG28

YOU ARE NOT ME Aitana returns home for the first time in three years, excited to introduce her wife and their adopted infant son to her extended family and celebrate Christmas together. Everything is exactly as she remembers–except for the addition of Nadia, a Romanian refugee who has claimed Aitana’s bedroom, her clothes, and her family heirlooms. A twisty thriller that locates the uncanny in the reflexive cordiality of the holiday season, You Are Not Me is a dark and disturbing dispatch from the most irrational realm: family.

 

 

The Order- Theaters    https://youtu.be/BIJrmpDpEeI?si=UBYLEnubSMyYWLZX

THE ORDER For over a year, a series of bold daylight bank robberies and armored car heists leaves law enforcement baffled and the public panicked throughout the Pacific Northwest. As the attacks become increasingly violent, FBI agent Terry Husk (Jude Law) becomes convinced that the robberies are the work of domestic terrorists that plan to use the loot to finance an armed uprising against the U.S. government. Based on a true story, The Order follows Husk and his team into the tangled world of white supremacists as they try to head off a violent uprising that could shatter the nation. As the militia builds a war chest of over $4 million, Husk pursues the malevolent racist Bob Mathews (Nicholas Hoult) to a final bloody standoff that will go down in U.S. history.

December 10, 2024

Utopia- Digital       https://youtu.be/Jz9YG3xGXOw?si=flqgadDbQe5XZcfb

UTOPIA a soldier searching for his missing wife breaks into a high-tech facility, believing she’s been caught in a human trafficking ring. But beyond its walls, he finds a surreal, futuristic fantasy park where reality and illusion blur. As he navigates this seductive and dangerous world, a shocking truth pulls him deeper into a deadly game where nothing is as it seems.

 

December 13, 2024

The Lord of the Rings: The War of The Rohirrim- Theaters (Animated)  https://youtu.be/gCUg6Td5fgQ?si=-OusiIuyEJQqdhtr

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg—a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.

 

The End- Select Theaters  https://youtu.be/avvm0e4oNCE?si=U3yoMOUPfT_2SONQ

THE END Twenty-five years after environmental collapse left the Earth uninhabitable, Mother, Father and Son are confined to their palatial bunker, where they struggle to maintain hope and a sense of normalcy by clinging to the rituals of daily life—until the arrival of a stranger, Girl, upends their happy routine. Son, a naïve twenty-something who has never seen the outside world, is fascinated by the newcomer, and suddenly the delicate bonds of blind optimism that have held this wealthy clan together begin to fray. As tensions rise, their seemingly idyllic existence starts to crumble, with long-repressed feelings of remorse and resentment threatening to destroy the family’s delicate balance. But their reckoning with difficult truths also points to a different way forward, one based on acceptance, love, and a capacity for change.

December 20, 2024

Sonic The Hedgehog 3- Theaters

https://youtu.be/qSu6i2iFMO0?si=hltpLVftUdaRKCFV

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3

December 25, 2024

The Fire Inside- Coming to Theaters

THE FIRE INSIDE is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time. Claressa, a high school Junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.

 

The Complete Unknown- Theaters    https://youtu.be/Vo7C0samvBY?si=8zre3OeXOK79kyTv

THE COMPLETE UNKNOWN New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuouscultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.  As he forms his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he growsrestless with the folk movement and, refusing to be defined, makes a controversial choice that culturally reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.

FEBRUARY 2025

February 18, 2025

Double Exposure- Digital, VOD, DVD  https://youtu.be/fAUIi5TQYrE?si=cYeBlDd7Uead4U11

DOUBLE EXPOSTURE tells the story of a bride competing with a beautiful influencer who comes back from the dead to steal her husband. Peter drives, arguing on the phone with his wife, Lora, about their relationship. A horn blares. He swerves. He thinks there’s a crash and rushes to help, but there’s nothing. The phone rings. It’s Sara, his ex-girlfriend. We flashback to the photoshoot where Peter met both Sara, the model, and Lora, a law student moonlighting as a stylist. Intending to ask Lora out, a miscommunication makes him connect with Sara instead, after saving her from her creepy manager and her playboy photographer. In the present, it’s revealed Sara has been dead for years and it’s Peter’s guilt over her death that is fracturing his marriage. Sara tells Peter, she never really died. Peter wakes up. It was a dream! But he continues seeing her. He relives Sara’s descent into a world of drugs and alcohol. Then he relives the car crash, realizing he’s the one who crashed and is severely injured. A supernatural battle ensues as Sara seeks revenge against Peter and Lora fights to save him. If Lora triumphs, Peter survives; if Sara wins, they reunite in an eternal love.

JULY 2025

Jurassic World Rebirth- Theaters

JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

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Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com