It’s the last full week of 2021, so movie studios are making one last push with some big releases. It’s also the week of Christmas, so some of this week’s release are out already. Some of the new movies this week include a biopic about NFL Hall-of-Famer Kurt Warner, a prequel to the Kingsman series telling the agency’s origins, a fourth film in the Matrix franchise, and much more!
American Underdog (PG)
The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback, Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.
Directed by Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
Starring: Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Hayden Zaller, Ser’Darius Blain, Dennis Quaid
Release date: December 25
A Journal for Jordan (PG-13)
1st Sgt. Charles Monroe King, before he is killed in action in Baghdad, authors a journal for his son intended to tell him how to live a decent life despite growing up without a father.
Directed by Denzel Washington
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Tamara Tunie, Chanté Adams, Robert Wisdom, Vanessa Aspillaga
Release date: December 25
The King’s Man (R)
In the early years of the 20th century, the Kingsman agency is formed to stand against a cabal plotting a war to wipe out millions.
Directed by Matthew Vaughn
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Harris Dickinson, Dijmon Hounsou
Release date: December 22
The Matrix Resurrections (R)
Return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. To find out if his reality is a construct, to truly know himself, Mr. Anderson will have to choose to follow the white rabbit once more.
Directed by Lana Wachowski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris
Release date: December 22
Sing 2 (PG)
Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show.
Directed by Garth Jennings
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Tori Kelly, Taron Egerton
Release date: December 22
The Tragedy of Macbeth (R)
A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.
Directed by Joel Coen
Starring: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Alex Hassell, Bertie Carvel, Brendan Gleeson
Release date: December 25
