Holiday Movies!

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The holidays are a great time to get together with family and watch a classic holiday movie, or see a brand new film that may turn into a future family favorite. There are a lot of heart-warming, fantasy-inspired and majestic movies coming to cinemas in the coming months. So gather your family and friends, grab some popcorn, and enjoy!

Will you be seeing green this holiday season? The much anticipated story of the witches of Oz, “Wicked,” will be flying into movie theaters later this month. You don’t need a crystal ball to predict that this movie may end up defying gravity at the box office. Green will be everywhere—but if red is more your color, EMBARK on an adventure to rescue Santa in “Red One.”

“Wicked” is not the only musical arriving in November. If you want songs and adventure on the South Seas, “Moana 2” sails into cinemas just before Thanksgiving. Another star-powered Disney sequel will hit screens in December, when “Mustafa: The Lion King” is set to let loose a mighty roar!

There will also be plenty of tales (and tails) coming to the cinema in December and January. Animated animals abound, and are sure to bring smiles, thrills and laughs to movie fans.

A movie poster for Hit Pig shows a tough-looking pig wearing a leather jacket, standing with his arms crossed. Beside him is a confident female character in sunglasses and other animal friends, including a koala. The neon-lit title Hit Pig is at the bottom. Hitpig! Now showing • PG

Jason Sudeikis, best known as the moustache sporting, cheerful coach from “Ted Lasso,” voices a bounty hunter pig in the movie “Hitpig!” He is in pursuit of a pachyderm named Pickles. The entertaining elephant has escaped her Vegas act. When you’re on the lam, they call the ham—Hitpig!

Lost on a Mountain in Maine Nov 1 • PG

Based on a book and inspired by a true story, this movie shows what happens when a 12-year-old is separated from his family by a catastrophic weather event. He ends up “Lost on a Mountain in Maine,” and must survive on his own.

A Sudden Case of Christmas Nov. 8 (limited release)

When 10-year-old Claire finds out that her parents are separating, she concocts a plan to keep them together. “A Sudden Case of Christmas” has the young protagonist gathering her entire family for a Christmas celebration in the summer. She hopes her holiday hijinks will result in a happily-ever-after ending.

A movie poster for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever shows kids dressed in different costumes standing around a Christmas tree with presents. One girl is dressed as an angel, flying above the tree. The title is in bold red letters at the bottom. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Nov. 8 • PG

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” tells the story of the six surly Herdman sibs, who seem destined to wreak havoc on their town’s local holiday festivities. The movie is based on the 1972 book by Barbara Robinson. Will the horrible Herdmans destroy the pageant, or will a Christmas miracle occur?

A movie poster for Red One shows a tough-looking Santa Claus surrounded by characters played by Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J.K. Simmons. A polar bear looms above them, and a reindeer-led sleigh with presents is in the foreground. The title is at the bottom. Red One Nov. 15 • PG-13

What’s will happen when Santa Claus is kidnapped? Polar opposites must learn to work together to find the jolly old elf in “Red One.” Chris Evans sheds his squeaky-clean, Captain America persona to play a naughty-lister in this holiday action-adventure comedy. Evans plays Jack, an infamous bounty hunter. Jack is enlisted to help the head of North Pole security, played by Dwayne Johnson. The two must embark on a mission to rescue Santa and save Christmas!

A movie poster for Wicked shows a green-skinned witch in a tall, black hat looking serious, while a blonde woman in a sparkly crown whispers to her. The words "Tell Everyone" and the title Wicked are written below them. Tickets are on sale now. Wicked Nov. 22 • PG

The smash Broadway musical becomes a magical movie event. The fantasy land of Oz is so big, bold and colorful in this rendition, it does not fit into one movie. “Wicked” is chapter one of the story—expect part two next year. The movie explores the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda. Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and pop star Ariana Grande (Glinda) are receiving rave reviews from advance audiences. So, fly! Fly, my pretties, into theaters for this musical extravaganza!

A movie poster for Moana 2 shows Moana holding an oar, standing confidently beside Maui, who holds his magical fishhook. Behind them, a huge wave forms, and Moana’s animal friends, Pua the pig and Hei Hei the rooster, are by her side. The title is at the bottom. Moana 2 Nov. 27 • PG

Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho return as the voices of Maui and Moana in the song-filled sequel, “Moana 2.” When Moana is called by her wayfinding ancestors, she heads into dangerous waters and sets sail on a new adventure.

A movie poster for Flow shows a curious black cat with big, wide eyes swimming underwater. Colorful fish swim around the cat, creating a magical scene. The title Flow is written at the bottom in white letters. Flow Dec. 6 • PG

This fall, follow a feline facing a catastrophic flood in the film “Flow.” This lauded animated movie features a cat, a capybara, a lemur, a bird and a dog. The boat-bound bevy of beasts must learn to cooperate to survive a flood. “Flow” shares its poignant tale through dazzling visual storytelling. It evokes emotion and empathy without words. The movie’s gorgeous graphics have delighted film festival audiences this year, and soon you can get into the flow, too.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Dec. 13 • PG-13

A return to Middle-earth is told with an anime twist in “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.” The story takes place about a hundred years before the War of the Ring, when a different enemy threatened the horse lords of Rohan.

A movie poster for Sonic 3 shows Sonic the Hedgehog, Knuckles, Shadow, and Tails in action poses, ready for adventure. They stand in front of a glowing ring with sparks and lightning around them. The release date, December 24, 2024, is at the top. The title is at the bottom. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 • Dec. 20

Sonic, Knuckles and Tails face a dark threat—a mysterious hedgehog named Shadow. Can Team Sonic prevail? “Sonic The Hedgehog 3” is based on the Sega video games. The battle to protect the planet sees the return of another ferocious, but funny foe and calls for an unlikely alliance. Jim Carrey returns as Dr. Robotnik.

A movie poster for Mufasa: The Lion King shows a young lion cub looking down into a puddle. In the water’s reflection, he sees an adult lion, symbolizing his future. The snowy ground surrounds the puddle, and the title is at the bottom. Mufasa: The Lion King Dec. 20 • PG

In a return to the savanna saga, “Mufasa: The Lion King,” looks back at the humble beginnings of Simba’s sire. Moviegoers will get the origin story of the mighty king, Mufasa, looking back to when he was just an orphan cub.

A movie poster for Paddington in Peru shows Paddington Bear in his red hat and blue coat, paddling an umbrella like a boat down a river in a lush jungle with waterfalls. The text above reads, "A little bear goes a long way." The title is at the bottom. Paddington in Peru Jan. 17 • PG

The lovable, marmalade-loving bear departs on a new adventure in “Paddington in Peru.” Things go AWRY when the soft-spoken ursine goes to South America to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy.

A movie poster for Dog Man shows a cartoon character who is part dog, part man, and a hero. He’s standing proudly in a city park with his police hat and badge. Above him, it says, "Part Dog, Part Man, All Hero." The movie title is at the bottom. Dog Man Jan. 31 • PG

When an officer and his police dog are gravely injured, the surgeons have a wild idea to save them. So a new hero is born! “Dog Man” tells the outrageous story of a canine cop who must defeat bad guys, including the villainous Petey the Cat. Based on the best-selling books by Dav Pilkey, “Dog Man” is sure to fetch a lot of laughs!