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December is upon us! This month will see a number of big movies getting their releases before the end of the year, as well as those last few holiday movies. This week’s new releases include film about a self-centered man taking a journey through his past, present, and future; a thriller about a family’s getaway to a remote island inhabited by a serial killer; a drama about Greek mythical figure Odysseus returning home after being away from 20 years, only to find his wife being held prisoner by those vying for her hand and his throne, as well as his son facing death; and much more!

Carol

Self-centered Solomon Lynch takes a journey through his past, present, and future. But it takes more than Christmas spirit to set things right in this story of hope, faith, and redemption.

Directed by George A. Johnson

Starring: Aaron Fullan, Robert Amaya, Meggie Jenny, Sharonne Lanier, Paul Kandarian

Release date: December 6

Get Away (R)

A family’s vacation to a remote getaway takes an unexpected turn when they discover the island they’re on is inhabited by a serial killer.

Directed by Steffen Haars

Starring: Nick Frost, Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft, Jouko Ahola, Eero Milonoff

Release date: December 6

Me Without Myself (16+)

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After a high profile missing persons case, 16 Lyle returns home unharmed. Heavily shook, his father sends him away to a therapeutic boarding school. There, he forms a bond with a staff member who helps realize the illusion of his life.

Directed by Lawson Spolansky

Starring: Lawson Spolansky, Kevin Dranoff, Mary Crinnion, Colin Davies, Steven Spolansky

Release date: December 6

Mind Wave

As a global ban looms over a popular Chinese app, a framed expatriate cyber expert races to clear his name and expose a conspiracy threatening democracy worldwide.

Directed by Leon Lee

Starring: Harry Han, Steve Thackray, Ian Kim,James Lew, Brittany Palmer

Release date: December 6

Nightbitch (R)

A woman pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom, but soon her domesticity takes a surreal turn.

Directed by Marielle Heller

Starring: Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Snowden, Emmett Snowden, Jessica Harper

Release date: December 6

The Order (R)

A series of bank robberies and car heists frightened communities in the Pacific Northwest. A lone FBI agent believes that the crimes were not the work of financially motivated criminals, but rather a group of dangerous domestic terrorists.

Directed by Justin Kurzel

Starring: Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult,Tye Sheridan, Marc Maron, Daniel Yip

Release date: December 6

The Return (R)

After 20 years Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, where he finds his wife held prisoner by suitors vying to be king and his son facing death at their hands. To win back his family and all he has lost, Odysseus must rediscover his strength.

Directed by Uberto Pasolini

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer, Marwan Kenzari, Angela Molina

Release date: December 6

RM: Right People, Wrong Place

A candid documentary that delves into the life of BTS’ leader RM as he navigates global stardom while working on his second solo album, offering an intimate glimpse into his creative journey across multiple cities.

Directed by Lee Seokjun

Starring: RM

Release date: December 5

Werewolves (R)

Two scientists try to stop a mutation that turns people into werewolves after being touched by a super-moon the year before.

Directed by Steven C. Miller

Starring: Frank Grillo, Katrina Law, Ilfenesh Hadera, James Michael Cummings, Lou Diamond Phillips

Release date: December 6

Y2K (R)

Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year’s Eve 1999. The night becomes even crazier than they could have ever dreamed when the clock strikes midnight.

Directed by Kyle Mooney

Starring: Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, Daniel Zolghadri, Fred Durst

Release date: December 6