As 2024 comes to an end, here is a list of 10 movies & TV shows audiences can expect to release before the year wraps up. From animated films to shows that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this list has movies & TV shows for all.
With Christmas and New Year right around the corner, here is a list of movies & TV shows you can watch with your loved ones. Mark your calendars to make sure this holiday season is all about entertainment. No more worrying about what to watch next.
The following list contains the names of movies and TV shows expected to be released before the end of the year. The list also contains their release dates, synopses, and where you can watch them.
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10 Movies & TV Shows Releasing in 2024
1) Sonic the Hedgehog 3
An action-adventure comedy, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is an upcoming sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog. Expected to have a darker plot than the other films, the plot of the film will see Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails form an unlikely partnership with Dr. Robotnik.
The trio forms this alliance with Dr. Robotnik to stop Shadow the Hedgehog from harming the planet. Things take a dark turn when Dr. Robotnik meets Gerald Robotnik, who has his own disturbing ways of dealing with Shadow.
The film's cast features Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, and Ben Schwartz. The film is expected to release on December 20, 2024, in the United States. Audiences will be able to catch the film in theaters near them.
2) Mufasa: The Lion King
A musical drama film, Mufasa: The Lion King is an upcoming prequel and sequel to The Lion King. The film is animated photorealistically. Set in the Pride Lands of Tanzania, the film takes place after the events of The Lion King.
In the film, the daughter of Simba and Nala is shown listening to the origin story of Mufasa and Taka from Rafiki, the mandrill. With Timon and Pumbaa also present in their own humorous ways, Rafiki tells the story of the orphaned Mufasa, who is taken in by Taka's family.
The film's cast features Aaron Pierre, Seth Rogen, Kelvin Harrison, John Kani, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and Billy Eichner. The film will be released in the United States on December 20, 2024. Audiences can catch the film in theaters near them.
3) The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo is an upcoming French film based on the novel of the same name authored by Alexandre Dumas. The film is a period adventure drama. The plot is about Edmond Dantés, an innocent young man who is wrongfully put behind bars on the day of his wedding.
14 years later, Dantés finally escapes from the island prison of Château d'If. He takes on a new identity as the Count of Monte Cristo and becomes determined to catch the three men who were responsible for his wrongful conviction.
The film cast includes Pierre Niney, Anamaria Vartolemei, and Anais Demoustier. Audiences can watch The Count of Monte Cristo in theaters across the United States on December 20, 2024.
4) Lost Treasures of the Bible
A series by National Geographic, Lost Treasures of the Bible is an upcoming series. The series will include a total of four episodes. The series will be about a team of archeologists who set out to excavate biblical cities in the Middle East.
On their journey, the team finds remains of lost civilizations like Exodus City in Egypt, the blueprint of Noah's Ark, and the Tower of Babel located in Iraq. The series shows where significant elements from the stories in the Bible are today.
The series uses CGI and embedded cameras. Releasing on December 19, 2024, audiences can expect to watch the four-episode series on the streaming platform Disney+.
5) Babygirl
Babygirl is an upcoming film belonging to the erotic thriller genre. The film features Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, and Sophie Wilde in leading roles.
The plot of the film revolves around the forbidden romance between a well-reputed CEO, Romy Mathis, and a mysterious and much younger intern, Samuel. The film focuses on power dynamics stemming from the workplace through Samuel and Romy's captivating romance.
While the film was released and received well at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, the film will be available for audiences to watch in theaters near them on December 25, 2024.
6) Trading Up Christmas
An upcoming romance and Christmas-themed series, Trading Up Christmas is a film starring Italia Ricci, Paul Popowich, and Michael Xavier. The plot of the film is about an optimist called Michelle who decides to help her sister, Keri, find a new house.
A hopeful Michelle helps Keri find a house by suggesting Keri start with a Christmas stocking and trade her way up to a house. Keri rejects the idea by calling it far-fetched.
A local reporter called Dan thinks the idea is interesting and is asked to cover it for a story. As Dan covers the story, he and Michelle begin to fall for each other. The film will be released on December 19, 2024. It is available on Apple TV and Hallmark+.
7) Nosferatu
A supernatural Gothic horror, Nosferatu is an upcoming film that is a remake of a German film of the same name. The film's cast is an ensemble featuring Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Emma Corrin.
The film takes place in Germany in 1838. It focuses on the horrors that result from the obsessive relationship between an eerie woman named Ellen Hutter and her stalker.
Her stalker is an age-old Transylvanian vampire called Count Orlok. The film will be released on December 25, 2024. Audiences can watch it in theaters near them.
8) Beast Games
An upcoming reality competition, Beast Games is a series hosted and created by Mr.Beast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson. The series features a cast of a thousand contestants and a prize of over $5 million.
The episodes of the series will be released weekly. The ten-episode-long series will release on December 19, 2024. Audiences can stream the series on Amazon Prime Video.
9) A Complete Unknown
A biographical drama film based on the life of Bob Dylan, A Complete Unknown is inspired by the book Dylan Goes Electric! authored by Elijah Wald. The plot of the film revolves around the personal and professional life of Bob Dylan.
The film focuses on his life as a singer and songwriter from 1961 to 1965. Audiences can expect to see his life from his move to New York City from Minnesota to his concert at the Newport Folk Festival, which led to a controversy over the use of electric instruments.
Featuring Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, and Monica Barbaro Boyd Holbrook, the film will be released on December 18, 2024. The film will see a theatrical release.
10) Homestead
Homestead is an upcoming film belonging to the post-apocalyptic drama genre. The film focuses on a mountain compound owned by a wealthy man. The compound struggles between the traditional values of the family living there and the demands of its veteran leaders.
Inspired by the book Black Autumn, authored by Jason Ross, the film's cast includes Neal McDonough, Currie Graham, Dawn Olivieri, and Susan Misner. The film is all set to release in theaters on December 20, 2024.
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