The big-name movies keep rolling out this season, and this weekend is no exception with four new movies – three of which already have quite a bit of name recognition. There is a new adaptation of a classic Alexandre Dumas book, an origin story for characters of Disney’s classic The Lion King film, a third outing for a comic book film franchise, and more!
The Count of Monte-Cristo
After escaping from an island prison where he spent 14 years for being wrongly accused of state treason, Edmond Dantès returns as the Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on the men who betrayed him.
Directed by Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte
Starring: Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier, Anamaria Vartolomei, Laurent Lafitte
Release date: December 20
Homstead (PG-13)
Amid chaos, ex-Green Beret joins prepper compound; love grows, truths arise, and a community unites.
Directed by Ben Smallbone
Starring: Dawn Olivieri, Neal McDonough, Susan Misner, Jesse Hutch, Bailey Chase
Release date: December 20
Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.
Directed by Barry Jenkins
Starring: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Blue Ivy Carter
Release date: December 20
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG)
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance.
Directed by Jeff Fowler
Starring: Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, James Marsden
Release date: December 20
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