New movies in theaters – Best Christmas Pageant Ever & more

By Alexandra Heilbron on November 7, 2024 | Leave a Comment

With Halloween over, the Christmas movies are beginning to roll in. Check out the new films releasing in theaters this weekend and watch the trailers to decide what you want to see at the movies. ~Alexandra Heilbron

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The Herdmans are the worst kids in the neighborhood. When they take over their local church Pageant, they just might unwittingly teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas. Click here for showtimes.

Heretic – Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. Click here for showtimes.

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration – A breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, Italy, bursts to life with enchanting melodies as world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli honors his 30th anniversary with a three-day concert event in his hometown. Click here for showtimes.

Anora – Anora, a sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. Click here for showtimes.

Bird – Bailey, 12, lives with her devoted but chaotic single dad Bug (Barry Keoghan) and wayward brother Hunter. Approaching puberty and seeking attention, Bailey’s fractured home life is transformed when she encounters Bird, a mysterious stranger on a journey of his own. Click here for showtimes.

Blitz – In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita (Saoirse Ronan), to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on a journey back home as Rita searches for him. Debuts on Apple TV+ November 22. Click here for showtimes.

OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom – After 12 years of playing his favorite MMORPG game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world playing it indefinitely. Click here for showtimes.

Dragon Ball DAIMA – The world English dub premiere of Dragon Ball DAIMA, the newest series in the Dragon Ball universe, debuts in North American theaters, featuring the first three episodes of the series. Before the film, there will be a special introduction from the Japanese voice of Goku, Masako Nozawa. Playing November 10, 11 and 12. Click here for showtimes.

Small Things Like These – While working as a coal merchant to support his family, devoted father Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent — and uncovers truths of his own — forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church. Playing in select cities. Click here for showtimes.

Swan Lake: The IMAX Experience – Prince Siegfried must choose a bride and meets Odette, a princess who has been transformed into a swan by the powerful sorcerer Rothbart. Only true love can break the spell. Captivated, Siegfried promises Odette he’ll save her. To trap the Prince, the sorcerer sends his daughter Odile, disguised as Odette, to seduce him. Playing November 8 to 10 in select cities. Click here for showtimes.

The Piano Lesson – A brother and sister (John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler) can’t agree on whether they should keep or sell a family heirloom — the piano. Based on the play by August Wilson. Playing in select cities and on Netflix November 22. Click here for showtimes.

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