Jack Wagner, Editor

The leaves are changing, the air is getting colder, but Hollywood hasn’t slowed down. Here’s a quick look at some of the biggest titles being released in theaters before the end of the year.

SUPERHEROS:

Joker – Folie a Deux – Juaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role in this sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Joker. He is joined by Lady Gaga in the role of Harley Quinn. The film is said to have some musical elements as well. The film is set to be released Oct. 4.

Venom: The Last Dance –The final film in Sony’s Venom franchise will be Tom Hardy’s final time playing Eddie Brock/Venom, a Spider-Man anti-hero. Rumors are flying about the actor who will play the movie’s villain, Knull, but nothing has been confirmed. The film is set to be released Oct. 25.

Kraven the Hunter – Another film featuring a classic Spider-Man Villain by Sony, Kraven stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as its titular character alongside Russell Crowe. The film is going to be Sony’s first R-rated Marvel movie, earning its rating through “strong bloody violence and language.” The film is set to be released Dec. 13.

KIDS AND FAMILY:

The Wild Robot – This animated film by Universal Studios is based on a picture book with the same name and features stars such as Lupita Nyong’o as the robot Roz, of whom gets stranded on a remote island. Nyong’o is joined by other big names such as Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy, Mark Hamill, and more. The film is set to be released Sep. 27.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – The third installment in Paramount Pictures follows Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) as he fights against a mysterious new foe, Shadow the Hedgehog (voiced by Keanu Reeves). The previous film in the franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, holds the third highest box office opening for a video game adaptation, making 72 million dollars during opening weekend. The film is set to be released Dec. 20.

Mufasa: The Lion King – This photorealistic animated Disney film is both a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake of the 1994 animated classic “The Lion King.” The film stars Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, with Donald Glover returning to voice Simba. The film is set to be released Dec. 20.

Moana 2 – The sequel to the 2016 Disney film follows Moana as she ventures to distant seas after receiving a call from her ancestors. Auli’i Cravalho returns as the voice of Moana, and Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson returns as the voice of Maui. This film is set to be released Nov. 27.

OTHER NOTABLE TITLES:

Megalopolis – This film by Francis Ford Coppola, director of the Godfather trilogy, follows a political battle in the Sci-fi city of New Rome between artist Caesar Catilinia, played by Adam Driver, and Mayor Franklyn Cicero, played by Giancarlo Esposito. The film is set to be released Sep. 27.

Wicked – The movie adaptation of the popular Broadway musical follows a young Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, through her life in Oz before she became the Wicked Witch of the West. She is joined by Ariana Grande, who is playing Glinda the Good Witch. The film is set to be released Nov. 22.

Gladiator 2 – This sequel to the 2000 Oscar best picture winner “Gladiator” follows Lucius, played by Paul Mescal, a young man forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is brutally conquered. Mescal is joined by Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, and more in this film directed by Ridley Scott. The film is set to be released on Nov. 22.

This is, of course, nowhere near a comprehensive list. It is just a run-down of some of the biggest titles yet to be released this year. If one of these interests you, or even if none of them do, consider taking a trip to your local movie theater. Chances are, you will find something great to watch.