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killed 95 % of the human population less than three years ago . To save the life of his young son , a father ( Anthony Mackie ) is forced to venture below “ The Line ” with a scientist ( Morena Baccarin ) who might hold the key to defeating the monsters , and a young woman ( Maddie Hasson ) determined to keep them both alive long enough to save the human race .
Heretic Directed by Scott Beck / Bryan Woods Rated R • November 8 in Theaters
Two young missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints ( Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East ) are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr . Reed ( Hugh Grant ), becoming trapped in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse .
Red One Directed by Jake Kasdan Rated PG-13 • November 15 - In Theaters
After Santa Claus ( J . K . Simmons ) - Code Name : RED ONE - is kidnapped , the North Pole ' s Head of Security ( Dwayne Johnson ) must team up with the world ' s most infamous bounty hunter ( Chris Evans ) in a globe-trotting , action-packed mission to save Christmas .
Wicked Directed by John M . Chu Rated PG • November 22 - In Theaters After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage , ** Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular , generation-defining cinematic event . The untold story of the Witches of Oz stars powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba , a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin who has yet to discover her true power , and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda , a popular young woman , gilded by privilege and ambition , who has yet to discover her true heart .
Gladiator II Directed by Ridley Scott Rated R • November 22 - In Theaters
Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power , intrigue , and vengeance set in Ancient Rome . Years after witnessing the revered hero Maximus ' s death at his uncle ' s hands , Lucius ( Paul Mescal ) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist . With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake , Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return Rome ' s glory to its people .
Moana 2 Directed by David Derrick Jr ., Jason Hand , Dana Ledoux Miller Rated PG • November 27 - in Theaters
Moana ( Auli ' i Cravalho ) and Maui ( Dwayne Johnson ) reunite three years later in an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers . After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors , Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous , long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she ’ s ever faced . The ocean has impossible challenges : stormy seas , complicated curses , and the Kakamora .
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Rated R • November 27 in Theaters
Angelina Jolie plays Maria Callas , one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century , in acclaimed director Larraín ’ s operatic Maria . The film follows the American Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye . It reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life .
Queer Directed by Luca Guadagnino Rated R • November 27 in Theaters
1950s Mexico City , William Lee ( Daniel Craig ), an American expat in his late forties , leads a solitary life amidst a small American community . However , the arrival in town of EugeneAllerton ( Drew Starkey ), a young student , stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone . november 2024 illinoisentertainer . com 13