New Movies: Gladiator II, Wicked, Moana 2, Blitz, Spellbound, and More
Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Rachel Zegler, Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, and more star in films out in theaters and streaming on Netflix starting November 22
From the LifeMinute.TV Team
November 22, 2024
Blitz streaming on Apple TV+ November 22
Sir Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. in theaters November 22
When a pacifist is called to a political act that could change the course of history, how will a man of honor respond? This is the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a man who preached love while plotting the assassination of an evil tyrant. With world-shattering stakes, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. begs the question, how far will you go to stand up for what’s right?
Gladiator II in theaters November 22
Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger—Only in theaters November 22.
Joy streaming on Netflix November 22
Three British pioneers, one vision. This inspiring drama, based on a true story, follows the emotional journey of the birth of IVF. It stars Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton, and Bill Nighy.
Out of My Mind streaming on Disney+ November 22
Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it. The Disney Original movie is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Sharon M. Draper.
Spellbound streaming on Netflix November 22
This is the story of a tenacious young princess (Rachel Zegler) who must go on a daring quest to save her family and their kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents (Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem) into monsters.
The Piano Lesson streaming on Netflix November 22
A family clash over an heirloom piano explodes. The battle between brother (John David Washington) and sister (Danielle Deadwyler)—one hopes to sell it, the other refuses to give it up—unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived and who defines a family legacy. Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, and more star in Malcolm Washington’s directorial debut based on the Pulitzer-prize-winning August Wilson play.
Wicked in theaters November 22
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads, and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Moana 2 in theaters November 27
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical Moana 2 reunites Moana (voice of Auli'i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.