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Plenty of new movies are out this weekend featuring properties new and old, with something sure to catch your interest. There is a documentary about a fearless CNN camerawoman who captured footage of war zones, a followup to 2000’s highly successful Roman action flick Gladiator, a film based on the massively successful musical Wicked, and much more!

Armor (R)

A father and son working as security guards for an armored truck company encounter a team of would-be robbers while on a bridge. They become trapped and must come up with a plan to escape and ensure their survival.

Directed by Justin Routt

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Josh Wiggins, Dash Mihok, Jason Patric, Laney Stiebing

Release date: November 22

Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
(PG-13)

As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer joins a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler, risking his faith and fate to save millions of Jews from genocide.

Directed by Todd Komarnicki

Starring: Jonas Dassler, Phileas Heyblom, August Diehl, David Jonsson, Flula Borg

Release date: November 22

Gladiator II (R)

After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Directed by Ridley Scott

Starring: Connie Nielsen, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn

Release date: November 22

Never Look Away

CNN camerawoman Margaret Moth fearlessly captures footage of war zones. A Sundance premiere featuring Christiane Amanpour, directed by Lucy Lawless.

Directed by Lucy Lawless

Starring: Christiane Amanpour, Margaret Moth

Release date: November 22

Wicked (PG)

Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

Directed by Jon M. Chu

Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Kristin Chenoweth

Release date: November 22

What new movies are you looking forward to seeing in theaters this weekend?