From “Dune” to “No Time to Die,” October was chock full of great new films to experience in theaters. With the month of November now upon us, Laker Review would like to highlight some of the month’s most exciting upcoming releases. Ranging from from new holiday films to potential Oscar nominees, there is a great amount of films to anticipate this month.
On Nov. 12, 20th Century Studios’ holiday comedy “Home Sweet Home Alone,” a reboot of the “Home Alone” franchise, will exclusively premiere on Disney+. Starring Archie Yates (“Jojo Rabbit”), the film aims to capitalize on the success of its iconic predecessors.
After having been screened at multiple film festivals, Jane Campion’s (“The Piano”) “The Power of the Discuss” will be released through Netflix on Nov. 17. With a star-studded cast featuring Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Electric Life of Louis Wain”), Kirsten Dunst (“Hidden Figures”) and Thomasin McKenzie (“Last Night in Soho”), the film’s early praise renders it a must-watch for the month.
Nov. 19 will mark the release of many high-profile films. Such releases include the long-awaited “Ghostbusters” sequel, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” in addition to A24’s “C’mon C’mon,” starring Joaquin Phoenix (“Joker”). While these films will receive an exclusive theatrical release, “King Richard,” a biopic focusing on tennis coach Richard Williams (Will Smith, “Aladdin”), will simultaneously premiere that day in theaters and on HBO Max. Another film, the Lin-Manuel Miranda (“In the Heights”) helmed musical “Tick, Tick… Boom!” will be released on Netflix.
One week later, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” will hit theaters, featuring music from Miranda. Also releasing is “House of Gucci,” a film based on the real-life murder of Gucci fashion house head Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver, “The Last Duel”), ordered by his ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga, “A Star is Born”).
Rather than release to theaters as well as streaming, the Christmas comedy film “8-Bit Christmas” will release exclusively to HBO Max on Nov. 25. Featuring Neil Patrick Harris (“How I Met Your Mother”), the film’s ‘80s setting and focus on early gaming consoles promises for a fun holiday adventure which may provide a burst of nostalgia to those who grew up during the decade.
Finally, the month will conclude with the first film from director Paul Thomas Anderson (“Phantom Thread”) to be released in almost four years. The film, “Licorice Pizza,” stars Alan Haim and Cooper Hoffman in their feature debuts. It also boasts a stellar supporting cast featuring the likes of Sean Penn (“The Professor and the Madman”), Bradley Cooper (“Avengers: Endgame”) and Benny Safdie (“Good Time”). Based on its title and trailer, the movie promises to be a sweet, eccentric coming-of-age story which should hopefully live up to the iconic works of its capable director.
Given the array of noteworthy films coming from October, upcoming releases for November aim to live up to a similar standard. With an abundance of big releases and potential successes soon to hit screens both big and small, the month will hopefully not disappoint with what the movies it has to offer.
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