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Ella McCay Directed by James L. Brooks PG-13 • December 12- In Theaters An idealistic young woman( Emma Mackey) juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them. Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, and Joey Brooks star, with Albert Brooks and Woody Harrelson.
The Housemaid Directed by Paul Feig Rated R • December 19- In Theaters
Millie’ s( Sydney Sweeney) new job with the wealthy Winchesters( Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar) pulls her into a sexy, seductive game of secrets and power— with shocking twists that keep you guessing to the end. Based on the best-selling novel by Freida McFadden.
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Is This Thing On? Directed by Bradley Cooper Rated R • December 19- In Theaters
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex( Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess( Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family— forcing them to navigate coparenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form. Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, and Scott Icenogle round out the cast.
Marty Supreme Directed by Josh Safdie Rated R • December 25- In Theaters
Marty Mauser( Timothée Chalamet), a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness in this epic sports drama. Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin O’ Leary, Odessa A’ zion, Abel Ferrara, and Tyler Okonma also appear.
Anaconda Directed by Tom Gormican Rated NYR • December 25- In Theaters
Doug( Jack Black) and Griff( Paul Rudd) have been best friends since they were kids, and have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie: the cinematic " classic " Anaconda. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. The movie they’ re dying to make? It might just get them killed … Also starring Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, and Selton Mello.
Song Sung Blue Directed by Craig Brewer Rated PG-13 • December 25- In Theaters
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians( Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it ' s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Also starring Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, with Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi. december 2025 illinoisentertainer. com 13