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Happy second week of fall! The change of the season is always exciting because so many new things are happening. If I know anything about fall, the temperature is going to drop suddenly and drastically. Before you know it, all we’ll see are sweaters and boots. The drop in temperature also limits the things for people to do on the weekends since they can’t spend too much time outside. That is when movie theaters swoop in to save the day. I have compiled a list of movies that you should look forward to seeing this fall in a theater near you!

 

Let’s start with a couple of movies that I’m looking forward to and why.

 

1.) Zombieland: Double Tap

Release Date: October 17

Genre: Action, Comedy, Horror

Rating: R

Starring Actors: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin

Why I’m excited: I love a good zombie movie, and despite its craziness, Zombieland (2009), the movie made me laugh. I look forward to seeing if they can one-up the first movie. 

 

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlW9yhUKlkQ

 

2.) Black and Blue 

Release Date: October 25

Rating: not yet rated

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Starring Actors: Frank Grillo, Reid Scott, Naomie Harris

Why I’m excited: I was intrigued by this movie from the moment  I saw the trailer because I love police/investigative movies. It seems like a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat kind of movie, and I’m all over it.

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCfSeVCr7ng

 

3.) Terminator: Dark Fate

Release Date: November 1

Rating: R

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Starring Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Edward Furlong, Linda Hamilton

Why I’m excited: I grew up watching the other Terminator movies and loved them. I have high hopes for this one! 

 

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxy8udgWRmo

 

4.) Harriet

Release Date: November 1 

Rating: not yet rated

Genre: Biography, Drama, History

Starring Actors: Jennifer Nettles, Joe Alwyn, Janelle Monáe, Cynthia Erivo

Why I’m excited: History, besides English, is one of my favorite subjects to learn about. Every time a historical adaptation comes out, I get so excited because movies + history = best day ever!

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqoEs4cG6Uw

 

5.) Jumanji: The Next Level

Release Date: December 13

Rating: not yet rated

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy

Starring Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Madison Iseman, Jack Black

Why I’m excited: I just recently rewatched the first movie, and while it’s not a cinematic masterpiece, it gave me a couple good laughs. I always love a good sequel!

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBxcF-r9Ibs

 

Now putting my personal opinion aside, here are some popular movies to look out for.

 

6.) Joker

Release Date: October 4

Rating: R

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Starring Actors: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Jolie Chan

 

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY

 

7.) Pain & Glory

Release Date: October 4

Rating: R

Genre: Drama

Starring Actors: Antonio Banderas, Asier Etxeandia, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Nora Navas

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEjFOkCKb3g

 

8.) The Gemini Man

Release Date: October 11

Rating: PG-13

Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Starring Actors: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Will Smith, Clive Owen, Benedict Wong

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbyJignbSj0

 

9.) The Addams Family

Release Date: October 11

Rating: PG

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror

Starring Actors: Catherine O’Hara, Charlize Theron, Finn Wolfhard, Chloë Grace Moretz

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFCrR3Uw6Mk

 

10.) Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Release Date: October 18

Rating: PG

Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Starring Actors: Angelina Jolie, David Gyasi, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0OFH4xpPr4

 

11.) The Lighthouse

Release Date: October 18

Rating: R

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

Starring Actors: Willem Dafoe, Robert Pattinson, Valeriia Karaman:

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyag7lR8CPA

 

12.) By the Grace of God

Release Date: October 18

Rating: not yet rated

Genre: Crime, Drama

Starring Actors: Melvil Poupaud, Denis Ménochet, Swann Arlaud, Éric Caravaca

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFXLmhbJfXw

 

13.) Countdown

Release Date: October 25

Rating: not yet rated

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Starring Actors: Charlie McDermott, Anne Winters, Elizabeth Lail, Peter Facinelli

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZsgNH17_X4

 

14.) Waves

Release Date: November 1

Rating: R

Genre: Drama, Romance

Starring Actors: Taylor Russell, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Alexa Demie, Bill Wise

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5z3cr8AB5g

 

15.) Doctor Sleep

Release Date: November 8

Rating: R

Genre: Horror

Starring Actors: Rebecca Ferguson, Ewan McGregor, Jacob Tremblay, Cliff Curtis

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOzFZxB-8cw

 

16.) Frozen II

Release Date: November 22

Rating: not yet rated

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical

Starring Actors: Jonathan Groff, Kristen Bell, Evan Rachel Wood, Sterling K. Brown

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwzLiQZDw2I

 

17.) The Irishman

Release Date: November 27

Rating: R

Genre: Biography, Drama, Crime, History, Thriller

Starring Actors: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Anna Paquin, Joe Pesci

 

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHXxVmeGQUc

 

18.) Knives Out

Release Date: November 27

Rating: PG-13

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Starring Actors: Toni Collette, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, Katherine Langford

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL-9Khv7wa4

 

19.) Queen & Slim

Release Date: November 27

Rating: R

Genre: Drama

Starring Actors: Chloë Sevigny, Daniel Kaluuya, Indya Moore, Bokeem Woodbine

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Th84oGDno

 

20.) The Aeronauts

Release Date: December 6

Rating: PG-13

Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, Thriller

Starring Actors: Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, Himesh Patel, Tim McInnerny

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm4VnwCtQO8

 

21.) Brahms: The Boy II

Release Date: December 6

Rating: PG-13

Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Starring Actors: Katie Holmes, Ralph Ineson, Owain Yeoman, Anjali Jay

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSn_Vygj3o0

 

22.) Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Release Date: December 6

Rating: not yet rated

Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Starring Actors: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami, Valeria Golino

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sS4_CPqmY0

 

23.) Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Release Date: December 20

Rating: not yet rated

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Starring Actors: Billie Lourd, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Mark Hamill

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXbP_toJWq0

 

24.) Cats

Release Date: December 20

Rating: not yet rated

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama

Starring Actors: Idris Elba, Mette Towley, Rebel Wilson, Ian McKellen

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_O8DN1CY_E

 

Alyssa Sarkisian is a freshman studying Writing, Literature, and Publishing. She is a Massachusetts local who enjoys spending time with her family.
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