Bad: The Tale of the Witch of the West — directed by Jon M. Chu
Where and when to watch: In cinemas starting November 30
The film adaptation of Wicked, the musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, reimagines the Oz saga. It follows two girls from the land of Oz: Elphaba, who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, who grows into the Good Witch of the North. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande headline the cast. A new installment titled Evil is planned for release next year.
Arietti from the Land of the Lilliputians — directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 5
The project hails from the Studio Ghibli alumnus Hiromasa Yonebayashi, offering a modern take inspired by Miyazaki’s spirit. The story centers on a tiny girl who befriends a neighbor boy among the Lilliputians living inside the walls and floors of human homes.
The Return of Odysseus — directed by Uberto Pasolini
Where and when to watch: In cinemas December 5
This free adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey follows an aging Odysseus who returns to Ithaca after twenty years to defend his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus. Ralph Fiennes portrays Odysseus, Juliette Binoche plays Penelope, and Charlie Plummer appears as Telemachus.
Silent Brotherhood — directed by Justin Kurzel
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 5
A crime thriller set in the United States during the 1980s, it follows an FBI agent tracking a dangerous neo-Nazi cell. The cast includes Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, and Tye Sheridan in principal roles.
Wild Diamond — directed by Agathe Riedinger
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 5
A Cannes 2024 main-competition drama from a debuting director. The story follows nineteen-year-old Liana who lives with her mother in the south of France. Obsessed with beauty and fame, she enters the reality show Miracle Island seeking a new life on screen.
Armand — directed by Halfdan Ulman Töndel
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 5
A tense thriller led by Renate Reinsve, acclaimed for her role in The Worst Man Alive. The plot centers on a disputed confrontation between two young boys that draws their parents into a tense school situation.
Amadeus — directed by Milos Forman
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 12
A re-release of Forman’s drama about the rivalry between composers Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with performances by the original cast members and new audiences discovering the classic tale.
Later. Now. Later — directed by Robert Zemeckis
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 12
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Robert Zemeckis, Eric Roth, Don Burgess, and Alan Silvestri reunite for the first time in 30 years since Forrest Gump. The film chronicles a single piece of land across eras, from the distant past to the modern era, weaving the characters’ lives together over time.
Three Cats: Winter Holiday — directed by Dmitry Vysotsky
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 12
A feature-length New Year’s film based on the animated series Three Cats. In this installment, Korzhik, Caramel, and Kompot travel with their parents and grandfather to Northland, where their grandmother pursues scientific endeavors.
Continue — directed by Jaume Collet-Serra
Where and when to watch: On Netflix starting December 13
An action thriller about a Transportation Security Administration officer who is blackmailed into allowing a dangerous package to board a Christmas flight.
Little Brownie Kuzya — directed by Viktor Lakisov
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 19
A film adaptation of Tatyana Alexandrova’s fairy tales about the brownie Kuza, produced by the Andreasyan brothers. The story follows Kuza as he escapes Baba Yaga and finds himself in the apartment of a girl named Natasha. To return to the magical world, Kuza must locate a wish-granting chest. The voices include Sergei Burunov and Garik Kharlamov, with a cast that also features Alika Smekhova, Mark Bogatyrev, Sofia Petrova, and Evgenia Malakhova.
Yolki 11 — directed by Alexander Karpilovsky, Alexander Kott, Sergei Trofimov and Egor Chichkanov
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 19
The next chapter in the holiday series started by Timur Bekmambetov, with returning stars and new faces alike, weaving together festive stories set in the familiar urban landscape.
Partenope — directed by Paolo Sorrentino
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 26
A drama exploring Paolo Sorrentino’s affection for Partenope, a figure tied to the city of Naples and its sea-born legends. The cast includes Stefania Sandrelli, Celeste Dalla Porta, and Gary Oldman in a vivid ensemble that brings Naples to life on screen.
Be Better: The Robbie Williams Story — directed by Michael Gracie
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 26
A nuanced biopic of singer Robbie Williams, known for his time with Take That. The film features a computer-rendered monkey voice for artistic purposes and is directed by Michael Gracey, the filmmaker behind The Greatest Showman.
The Last Ronin — directed by Max Shishkin
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 26
The debut feature from music video director Max Shishkin follows a lone traveler and a determined teenager on a post-apocalyptic quest for revenge in a stark, atmospheric world.
Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf 6 — directed by Darina Shmidt and Konstantin Feoktistov
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from December 26
The next chapter in the Melnitsa studio series follows Ivan Tsarevich, the Gray Wolf, and Vasilisa as they journey to a magical exhibition of wonders to defend the Kingdom Far Away from new threats.
Note: Some showings may appear as part of pre show programming.