Thinking of settling down at the cinema for a well-deserved dose of escapism (and popcorn!) this month? We’ve put our ears to the ground to bring you a selection of the best new films due to hit silver screens this December, from family-friendly festive blockbusters to the latest heavy-hitting entries in the Dune and Marvel Cinematic Universe franchises…
From 4th December:
Violent Night 2 – The irreverent, festive action comedy Violent Night was the biggest breakout hit of Christmas 2022, and this month, David Harbour (Stranger Things) reprises the role of Santa Claus, with a twist! Can Santa, the immortal Viking warrior, beat ruthless gangster Mason (Jared Harris) and fight his way off the naughty list?
The Cat in the Hat – It’s been 16 years since Dr Seuss’ best-loved creation appeared on the silver screen, and this month, The Cat in the Hat is back like never before! This fun-filled family comedy offers a star-studded lineup of voice actors, including Bill Hader (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs), America Ferrera (Ugly Betty) and Matt Berry (The IT Crowd, Toast of London).
Behemoth! – Featuring an acclaimed performance from Pedro Pascal (Narcos, The Mandalorian), this searing drama from Tony Gilroy (The Bourne Legacy, Michael Clayton) follows a family of musicians who move to Los Angeles. Featuring a fantastic score created by nine leading musicians, this is a sure-fire winner for those who love music at the movies!
Ray Gunn – Hitting the big screens this month and streaming on Netflix from 18 December, this animated mystery offers a fun, retro-futuristic take on the noir genre. Directed by Brad Bird (Ratatouille, The Incredibles) Sam Rockwell (Moon) stars in the title role, with backup from Michelle Rodriguez, Scarlet Johansson and Tom Waits.
From 15th December:
Dune: Part Three – Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, Blade Runner 2049) is back in the director’s chair for his third entry in the Dune franchise, with returning actors Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Zendaya (The Odyssey) and Jason Momoa (Aquaman) reprising their roles. Will Paul Atreides retain power as Padishah Emperor, or crumble amidst impending conspiracy and rebellion?
From 16th December:
Avengers: Doomsday – As the sequel to Avengers: Endgame and the 39th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this star-studded superhero flick is a top ticket for Marvel fans this festive season. Can Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and friends defeat the dastardly Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.)?
From 21st December:
The Angry Birds Movie 3 – Featuring the voice acting talents of Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad and Danny McBride, this animated comedy acts as the much-anticipated third film in the Angry Birds franchise, perfect for families and fans of the video game. Will the plucky Red manage to save the world, with three nippers in tow?
From 23rd December:
Jumanji: Open World – Catch up with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (The Scorpion King), Jack Black (Goosebumps, School of Rock) and Kevin Hart (Fatherhood) for the fifth and final film in the Jumanji franchise, in which the creatures from the board game are unleashed into the real world, with disastrous results… again!
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