Though fall officially begins on September 22, the cinematic autumn starts earlier in the film industry, kicking off in late August. This season brings fresh releases, long-awaited festival favorites, and new premieres that finally find their audience. Despite last year’s strikes, the fall movie season is anything but dead—it’s just heating up. Here are 5 new movies in 2024 that we’re absolutely stoked for–and you should be too.
New Movies 2024: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’
Release date: September 6, 2024.
The much-anticipated sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 classic ‘Beetlejuice’ is finally set to grace audiences with its presence nearly 40 years later. Michael Keaton obviously returns as the mischievous Beetlejuice, now haunting an entirely new new generation. Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and her daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega) find themselves drawn into the mysterious realm between life and death. The portal to the afterlife has reopened, allowing a host of quirky characters—portrayed by Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, and Monica Bellucci—to cross into the real world. ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ will kick off the Venice Film Festival, marking Tim Burton’s return.
Francis Ford Coppola’s $120-million passion project, ‘Megalopolis,’ has finally arrived after a divisive Cannes debut. Despite early distribution challenges, the film quickly found a home at Lionsgate and will have an IMAX release.
Set in a futuristic New Rome, Adam Driver stars as architect Cesar Catalina, tasked with rebuilding the city after a catastrophe. His utopian vision clashes with the corrupt mayor (Giancarlo Esposito), with the mayor’s daughter (Nathalie Emmanuel) caught in the middle. With its grand scale and bold ideas—including Aubrey Plaza as a TV broadcaster named Wow Platinum—’Megalopolis’ promises to be one of the year’s most polarizing films.
New Movies 2024: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’
Release date: October 4, 2024
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From the creative genius of Todd Phillips comes ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’, the eagerly awaited follow-up to the 2019 sensation that enthralled both audiences and critics. The original ‘Joker’ not only broke box office records as the highest-grossing R-rated film ever but also earned 11 Academy Award nominations, winning two, including Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as Arthur Fleck.
New Movies 2024: ‘Wicked’
Release date: November 22, 2024
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Theatre kids have a lot to be thankful for this year. Broadway fanatics have been buzzing with anticipation for years, eagerly awaiting the cinematic adaptation of Wicked. Their patience is finally about to pay off, as the beloved musical is set to take flight on the big screen this Thanksgiving season.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, this movie musical features Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, alongside a star-studded cast bringing new life to the beloved characters of Oz.
New Movies 2024: ‘We Live in Time’
Release date: October 11, 2024
