Upcoming Movies

By Briana Rosas Bojorquez

Everyone knows teenagers love going out. What better way to spend time outside the house than watching a movie? Luckily for student film lovers, the upcoming theatrical season is packed with major releases that everyone can enjoy. If you’re looking for a way to escape stress, head down to your local cinema for a fun night out.

Fans of cinematic universes can look forward to some beloved franchises returning with new stories. First up is “Godzilla Minus Zero,” a highly anticipated follow-up to the Oscar-winning hit. Arriving in theaters on November 6, this release is making history as the first Japanese production in the franchise to be filmed for IMAX.

If you prefer jungles over monsters, “Jumanji: Open World” hits the big screen on December 25, which some might know as Christmas Day! What a fun way to spend time with family and have a laugh. This movie will be the final installment in the beloved “Jumanji” reboot series.

If you prefer stories that originated on bookshelves, Hollywood is also bringing more fan-favorite book adaptations to the big screen. The dystopian hit “The Hunger Games” is returning with “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” another prequel based on Suzanne Collins’ book series. The film is set to arrive in theaters on November 20, and fans can look forward to the return of Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. Their return brings back two familiar faces from the original films.

A month later, sci-fi fans can look forward to “Dune: Part Three,” directed by Denis Villeneuve. Arriving in theaters on December 18, the film will continue the story based on Frank Herbert’s 1969 novel “Dune Messiah.” Villeneuve has also directed popular movies like “Blade Runner 2049” (2017) and “Enemy” (2013).

Whether you’re looking for intense battles or a good comedy, the upcoming months have something for everyone. Grab your popcorn and bring your friends because there are plenty of movies worth seeing on the big screen!