Best Movies of 2024 So Far, Ranked (2024)

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35 Megalopolis is a Movie Unlike Any Other Francis Ford Coppola's Self-Financed Movie is a Beautiful Mess 34 MaXXXine Is Grungy, Dark, and Full Of Thrills It's the Final Movie in the 'X' Trilogy 33 A Quiet Place: Day One Replicates The Fear Of The Original With Heartwarming Moments It Subverts What Viewers Would Expect From a Prequel Movie 32 The Idea Of You Is A Book-To-Film Adaptation Done Right A Fanfiction Done Right 31 Upgraded Made Audiences Feel Like Rom-Coms Are Back The Chemistry Between Archie Reunaux and Camila Mendes is Great 30 The Book of Clarence Has Thought-Provoking Depth A Biblical Tale with a Humorous Tone 29 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Gives New Texture to the Franchise A New Story Begins 300 Years Later 28 The Substance Takes a Real Dark Turn The Gnarliest Body Horror Movie in a Long Time 27 Cuckoo Is A Creepy And Refreshing Horror Film A Bizarre Movie with a Great Lead 26 La Chimera is A Feverish Fable Magical Realism Connecting What's Lost and Found 25 Mean Girls May Be A Musical, But It's Just As Good As The Original A Fresh Take on a Modern Classic 24 Society Of The Snow Tastefully Handles A Harrowing Story Based On True Events A Survival Drama That Verges on Horror 23 The Beast Searches For Genuine Love in the Tech Age An Ambitious Love Story 22 Self-Reliance Explores The Death Game From A New Angle It's an Escalating Thriller with a Dynamic Cast 21 Música Offers A Look Into What Synesthesia Is Like Brazilian Roots as the Catalyst for Artistic Awakening 20 The First Omen Is A Return To Form For The Omen Series The Best 'The Omen' Movie Since the First One 19 The Fall Guy Is The Kind Of Action Comedy Fans Won't Soon Forget Ryan Gosling Exploring His Full Poster Boy Potential 18 Argylle Goes A Long Way Toward Reinventing Its Genre A Spy Story Filled with Twists 17 Twisters Is The Sequel Movie-Goers Didn't Know They Needed Disaster Blockbusters Are Back 16 Inside Out 2 Is A Successful Sequel The Movie Explores the Tribulations of the Teenage Mind
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This has been an exciting year for movies, with plenty of highly anticipated movies from every genre on the release slate over the next several months. The year is entering its final stretch, but audiences have plenty of satisfying films to be treated to in 2024.

From immersive period pieces exploring the intricacies of faith to high-concept thrillers taking place in the surprisingly claustrophobic setting of outer space, 2024 has a wide array of intriguing movies for audiences to sink their teeth into. These are just some of the best films to be released so far this year.

Updated on October 8, 2024, by Arthur Goyaz: Spooky season has arrived alongside October to deliver a good bunch of horror movies, followed by the long-anticipated awards season featuring the year's most prestigious movies. However, there have been many titles worth checking out so far — some divisive among audiences, others unanimously praised. This list was updated to include five more great 2024 movies.

35 Megalopolis is a Movie Unlike Any Other

Francis Ford Coppola's Self-Financed Movie is a Beautiful Mess

It's easy to understand why so many producers turned down Megalopolis, forcing Francis Ford Coppola to finance the movie with $120 million from his own pocket. The movie is completely absurd, over-the-top, and cheesy. Most importantly, Megalopolis isn't afraid to break away from what's expected from it, delivering something brand new — for better or for worse. The main premise revolves around the dystopian city of New Rome and the artist who clashes against the mayor to pave the way for a utopian future.

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Megalopolis wasn't made for any intended audience other than Coppola himself, and that's the beauty of it. The movie, different from the current wave of never-ending franchises and movies meticulously designed by studios to make money, feels unashamedly sincere. It creates a link between the audience and an influential auteur with complete freedom to say what bothers him, regardless of the embarrassing extremes Megalopolis goes to. Those who love it will probably have it in their top five of the year, but many will take it for an ego trip. For this reason, it lands at the bottom of the list.

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Megalopolis

Director
Francis Ford Coppola

Release Date
September 27, 2024
Cast
Adam Driver , Forest Whitaker , Nathalie Emmanuel , Jon Voight , Laurence Fishburne , Aubrey Plaza , Shia LaBeouf , Jason Schwartzman , Grace VanderWaal , Kathryn Hunter , Talia Shire , Dustin Hoffman , D. B. Sweeney , Giancarlo Esposito

Writers
Francis Ford Coppola

Runtime
138 Minutes
Main Genre
Drama

34 MaXXXine Is Grungy, Dark, and Full Of Thrills

It's the Final Movie in the 'X' Trilogy

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Mia Goth returns in the final X movie, which is full of psychosexual drama, trauma, and blood. Maxine Minx, the sole survivor of the pornographic film in the first installment, is now in the pursuit of Hollywood fame. However, 1980s Hollywood is no cakewalk -- shady directors and stalkers abound, and Maxine's friends keep dying.

A serial killer, Night Stalker is also on the prowl, forcing Maxine to face her dark and traumatic past. Stylish, mysterious, and truly dark, MaXXXine is a triumphant end to the X Trilogy, while also maintaining individuality. Mia Goth is supported by an excellent star cast comprising Elizabeth Debicki, Kevin Bacon, and others.

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MaXXXine

Horror

Director
Ti West
Cast
Elizabeth Debicki , Mia Goth , Michelle Monaghan , Giancarlo Esposito , Kevin Bacon , Lilly Collins , Bobby Cannavale , Halsey
Main Genre
Horror

33 A Quiet Place: Day One Replicates The Fear Of The Original With Heartwarming Moments

It Subverts What Viewers Would Expect From a Prequel Movie

Best Movies of 2024 So Far, Ranked (10)

The prequel to A Quiet Place, A Quiet Place: Day One moves away from the Abbott family, focusing on Samira, a young terminally ill woman who witnesses the first day the extraterrestrial creatures invade the planet. Sam and Eric are on the ground, learning how to survive and helping others as they navigate the new ordinary.

The silent, pulsating fear from the previous movies is present in this one too, but it finds its footing in the sweeter moments. While the apocalypse is happening, Eric and Sam decide to recreate Sam's fondest memories of getting pizza with her father. The ending is predictably bleak, but still squeezes in a wistfully happy note in how the characters meet their maker.

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A Quiet Place: Day One

PG-13

Drama

Horror

Sci-Fi

Set before the events of the original film, "A Quiet Place: Day One" follows a new set of characters as they navigate the first terrifying hours of an alien invasion that hunts by sound. We witness the chaos, panic, and desperation as humanity is forced to adapt to a life of absolute silence.

Director
Michael Sarnoski

Release Date
June 28, 2024

Cast
Lupita Nyong'o , Joseph Quinn , Alex Wolff , Djimon Hounsou , Eliane Umuhire

Writers
Michael Sarnoski

Runtime
99 Minutes
Main Genre
Horror

Franchise
A Quiet Place

Studio(s)
Paramount Pictures , Platinum Dunes , Sunday Night Productions

Distributor(s)
Paramount Pictures
Sequel(s)
A Quiet Place , A Quiet Place: Part II , A Quiet Place: Part III

Franchise(s)
A Quiet Place

32 The Idea Of You Is A Book-To-Film Adaptation Done Right

A Fanfiction Done Right

The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway as Solene, a 40-year-old single mom who falls into an unexpected romance with Hayes Campbell, a 24-year-old lead singer of a band. As their love affair takes off, they struggle with the fallout of their relationship on multiple fronts. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Robinne Lee.

The story of the film and the novel is rumored to be based on pop culture icon Harry Styles. Hathaway had been attached to the project for over three years, also serving as producer. It was one of Prime Video's most-streamed original films, nabbing nearly 50 million viewers in 2 weeks, Amazon MGM's biggest romantic comedy debut of all time. The Idea of You works as a lighthearted fantasy-come-true story, but it's not the kind of movie to take too seriously.

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The Idea of You

R

Drama

Solène, a 40-year-old single mom, begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet.

Release Date
May 2, 2024

Director
Michael Showalter

Cast
Anne Hathaway Nicholas Galitzine , Ella Rubin , Annie Mumolo , Reid Scott , Perry Mattfeld , Jordan Aaron Hall , Mathilda Gianopoulos
Main Genre
Drama

Writers
Robinne Lee , Michael Showalter , Jennifer Westfeldt

Runtime
115 Minutes

31 Upgraded Made Audiences Feel Like Rom-Coms Are Back

The Chemistry Between Archie Reunaux and Camila Mendes is Great

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Upgraded never really made it into the "most anticipated" lists, which was why the Prime Video movie was a surprise hit. It centers around Ana, an art intern who is living on a shoestring budget to achieve her dreams. Her brilliance lands her an international work trip, and she gets upgraded to Business Class on her flight.

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Ana meets dreamy Will on the flight and pretends to be her boss and not an intern. When her white lie spirals out of control, Ana has to balance her pretenses with her clear feelings for Will. Upgraded has laughs, butterflies, and a riveting plot that makes the viewer stay hooked. Rom-coms are truly back.

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Upgraded

R

Comedy

Romance

It follows Ana, an aspiring art intern who is invited on a last-minute work trip to London by her super boss, meeting the handsome and wealthy William on the plane.

Director
Carlson Young

Release Date
February 9, 2024

Cast
Camila Mendes , Archie Renaux , Marisa Tomei , Lena Olin

Writers
Christine Lenig , Luke Spencer Roberts , Justin Matthews

Main Genre
Comedy

30 The Book of Clarence Has Thought-Provoking Depth

A Biblical Tale with a Humorous Tone

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The Book of Clarence is a comedy-drama set in 33 A.D., at the tail end of the ministry of Jesus Christ. The film follows the exploits of Clarence, a Hebrew man who struggles to survive in the increasingly dangerous province of Judea under the Roman occupation. However, through his encounters with Jesus and the Twelve Disciples, Clarence begins to learn a lesson about faith.

While The Book of Clarence didn't do much business at the box office, the film excels in its surprisingly deep exploration of faith. Bolstered by terrific performances from LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, and Alfre Woodard, The Book of Clarence is an intriguing exploration into how the life of a regular person may have been affected by the ministry of Jesus. The depth and drama of this film is enough to earn it a spot on the list, but there are several others in theaters now that are even better than The Book of Clarence.

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The Book of Clarence

PG-13

Drama

Adventure

Comedy

Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.

Director
Jeymes Samuel

Release Date
January 12, 2024

Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch , James McAvoy , David Oyelowo , Teyana Taylor , LaKeith Stanfield , Alfre Woodard

Writers
Jeymes Samuel

Runtime
136 minutes
Main Genre
Drama

29 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Gives New Texture to the Franchise

A New Story Begins 300 Years Later

As Disney acquires the rights to the Planet of the Apes movies, the franchise moves toward a new direction. Hopefully, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes proves that there's a promising future ahead. The movie — set 300 years after Caesar's reign — follows a young ape, Noa, standing up for his clan after a tyrannical leader attacks his birthplace and enslaves his peers.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes resumes the conflict between humans and apes with the presence of Mae, an unreliable young woman who may or may not be on Noa's side. In the film, human civilization is nothing but a vague memory, which makes the worldbuilding all the more fascinating. The world of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes feels like an entirely new planet, hinting at what the franchise's 20th-century movies were aiming at. The new characters are compelling and worth caring about, indicating the potential of a powerful sequel.

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6

10

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

PG-13

Generations after the reign of Caesar, the apes have established numerous clans and live in a structured society while humans have been reduced to feral survivors. A young chimpanzee named Noa embarks on a journey that challenges everything he knows about his world. As Noa navigates through the complexities of ape politics and human interactions, he confronts Proximus Caesar, a tyrannical leader who seeks to exploit ancient human technology for power. The film explores Noa's internal struggle and the external conflicts that arise as he makes choices that will shape the future of both apes and humans.

Director
Wes Ball

Release Date
May 10, 2024

Cast
Kevin Durand , Freya Allan , Peter Macon , Owen Teague , Eka Darville , Sara Wiseman , Neil Sandilands

Runtime
145 Minutes

Main Genre
Sci-Fi

28 The Substance Takes a Real Dark Turn

The Gnarliest Body Horror Movie in a Long Time

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In The Substance, Elisabeth Sparkle is an aging actress who makes use of a black-market substance that temporarily creates an idealized younger version of herself. Strict rules must be followed to ensure the substance's horrifying side effects don't manifest, but once staying in her real body becomes too much to handle, Elisabeth descends into the hellish depths of dissociation.

The Substance seems like a movie perfectly designed to induce the most walk-outs from theaters. Coralie Fargeat is no newcomer to body horror, and she crosses every limit with her nauseating close-ups, disorienting shots, and gnarly practical effects. The Substance is a classic show-don't-tell movie, where the allegory welcomes a strictly diegetic reality.

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7

10

The Substance

R

A fading celebrity decides to use a black-market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

Director
Coralie Fargeat

Release Date
September 20, 2024

Cast
Demi Moore , Margaret Qualley , Dennis Quaid , Gore Abrams , Hugo Diego Garcia , Olivier Raynal , Tiffany Hofstetter , Tom Morton , Jiselle Burkhalter , Axel Baille , Oscar Lesage , Matthew Géczy , Philip Schurer

Runtime
140 Minutes
Main Genre
Horror

27 Cuckoo Is A Creepy And Refreshing Horror Film

A Bizarre Movie with a Great Lead

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Cuckoo exemplifies just how much of a rising star Tilman Singer is in the horror director landscape. Much like his directorial debut, the German supernatural horror Luz, Cuckoo is unbashfully and refreshingly bizarre. Speaking of rising stars, Hunter Schafer garnered praise from critics in her first lead film role after two impressive seasons on the hit show Euphoria.

In Cuckoo, Schafer plays Gretchen – a teenager who moves in with her father at a resort in the German Alps. Gretchen becomes suspicious of the fascination her father's boss Herr König, played brilliantly by Dan Stevens, develops for her younger half-sister Alma. This along with a series of strange occurrences leads to a spiraling mystery of a chilling plot that remains unnerving throughout. Cuckoo isn't the peak of the genre, but it proves to be a fun watch horror fans can easily enjoy.

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Cuckoo (2024)

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

A 17-year old girl is forced to move with her family to a resort where things are not what they seem.

Release Date
May 3, 2024

Director
Tilman Singer

Cast
Hunter Schafer , Dan Stevens , Jessica Henwick , Marton Csokas , Astrid Bergès-Frisbey , Greta Fernández , Kalin Morrow , Mila Lieu
Main Genre
Horror

Writers
Tilman Singer

Runtime
102 Minutes

26 La Chimera is A Feverish Fable

Magical Realism Connecting What's Lost and Found

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In La Chimera, Josh O'Connor plays Arthur, a melancholic Englishman fresh out of prison. Haunted by his long-lost lover, he reunites with a gang of grave robbers who count on Arthur's abilities to track what has long been lost — visions they refer to as "chimeras." After years of dedicating his life to what's underground, Arthur sees a chance for redemption in Italia, his former mother-in-law's maid.

La Chimera is an entrancing magical realism movie that blends fantasy into the mundane aspects of life. The movie has it all: an eerie mystery, a burning romance, an underground adventure, and charming black humor. It feels like every frame of La Chimera is enveloped in a mystical cloud of illusion, almost as if all the lost, inanimate things that Arthur's gang stumbles upon were secretly alive.

25 Mean Girls May Be A Musical, But It's Just As Good As The Original

A Fresh Take on a Modern Classic

Mean Girls is an adaptation of the hit Broadway musical of the same name, which was itself based on the classic 2004 film by Tina Fey and starring Lindsey Lohan and Rachel McAdams. Like the original film, Mean Girls follows the exploits of Cady Herron as she enrolls in a new school, only to fall victim to the tirades of the Plastics, a group of popular girls led by the vicious Regina George.

Although Mean Girls infamously sparked some unfavorable reactions from audiences who weren't expecting a musical, the film is a necessary update to one of the most classic movies of the 2000s. Tina Fey's involvement proves to be a major help to the reboot, updating the humor and events to make the new Mean Girls as good as the original. However, not everyone will enjoy the musical format, earning Mean Girls the number 25 spot.

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Mean Girls

PG-13

Musical

Comedy

Cady Heron is a hit with the Plastics, an A-list girl clique at her new school when she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.

Release Date
January 12, 2024

Director
Samantha Jayne , Arturo Perez Jr.

Cast
John Hamm , Angourie Rice , Ashley Park , Jenna Fischer

Main Genre
Musical

Writers
Nell Benjamin , Tina Fey

Runtime
112 minutes

24 Society Of The Snow Tastefully Handles A Harrowing Story Based On True Events

A Survival Drama That Verges on Horror

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Society of the Snow is a Spanish-language Netflix original film depicting the harrowing events following the Uruguayan airline disaster of 1972. After their plane crashes in the Andes mountains, 16 survivors are forced to brave the elements as they wait for rescue. Tragically, the survivors are forced to turn to cannibalism to sustain themselves.

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The Netflix original Society of the Snow handles its subject matter as respectfully as possible, given the delicate nature of the situation, and depicts the truly horrific events with poise. Even so, audiences will certainly be horrified by the lengths these individuals were forced to go to to survive, making their story all the more tragic.

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Society of the Snow

R

Drama

Adventure

Biography

The flight of a rugby team crashes on a glacier in the Andes. The few passengers who survive the crash find themselves in one of the world's toughest environments to survive.

Release Date
December 23, 2023

Director
J.A. Bayona

Cast
Enzo Vogrincic , Esteban Bigliardi , Simon Hempe , Matías Recalt
Main Genre
Drama

Writers
J.A. Bayona , Nicolás Casariego , Jaime Marques

Runtime
144 minutes

23 The Beast Searches For Genuine Love in the Tech Age

An Ambitious Love Story

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The Beast is a sophisticated sci-fi epic that alternates between the French and English languages, a crucial part of the film's futuristic, multicultural landscape. Set in the future, progress has become an ideal as abstract as emotions. Characters are forced to experience the tragedy of their past lives to get rid of any strong feelings. Léa Seydoux reluctantly decides to undergo the procedure, developing a strong connection with a man who might as well save or ruin her.

The Beast takes place in 1910, 2014, and 2044. Each segment feels like an entirely different movie, but when the pieces are put together, viewers are in for a romance with a shocking twist. The film explores the increasingly meaningless search for genuine connections in the modern age, in an A.I.-ruled scenario that feels as real as ever.

22 Self-Reliance Explores The Death Game From A New Angle

It's an Escalating Thriller with a Dynamic Cast

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Self-Reliance is a Hulu original film directed by and starring New Girl's Jake Johnson. The film follows a lonely and unfulfilled man named Tommy, who is approached with a surprising offer from none other than Andy Samberg. Tommy is given the chance to win $1 million — if he can survive 24 hours being hunted down by elite assassins as part of a dark web reality show. However, Tommy discovers that the assassins won't kill him if he is in the presence of another person.

While Self-Reliance's concept isn't entirely new, borrowing from the often-adapted Most Dangerous Game storyline, the film itself manages to be a mostly entertaining jaunt. The dynamic between Johnson and co-star Anna Kendrick proves to be a highlight of Self-Reliance, even if their storyline feels somewhat out-of-place beside the film's more action-heavy aspects. Johnson shows some skill in the directing arena, leaving viewers excited to see what his next directorial project might be.

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7

10

Self Reliance

R

Comedy

Thriller

Given the opportunity to participate in a life or death reality game show, one man discovers there's a lot to live for.

Release Date
January 12, 2024

Director
Jake Johnson

Cast
Jake Johnson , Anna Kendrick , Andy Samberg , Christopher Lloyd , Wayne Brady

Main Genre
Comedy

Writers
Jake Johnson

Runtime
85 minutes

21 Música Offers A Look Into What Synesthesia Is Like

Brazilian Roots as the Catalyst for Artistic Awakening

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Another Camila Mendes-starrer, Música is based on the true story of Rudy Mancuso, and also written and directed by him. Plagued by Synesthesia, Rudy has a hard time focusing on his work and relationships, and he has his Brazilian mother's expectations to live up to as well.

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While trying to connect with his roots and his artistry, Rudy also faces heartbreak. When he meets Isabella, another Brazilian-American, things change. Música is joyful, vibrant, and utterly creative in every way. It gives insight into a rare condition, and wraps it in the cocoon of a coming-of-age movie.

Música

PG-13

Comedy

Romance

Director
Rudy Mancuso

Release Date
April 4, 2024

Cast
Rudy Mancuso , Camila Mendes , Francesca Reale , Maria Mancuso , J.B. Smoove

Writers
Rudy Mancuso , Dan Lagana

Runtime
91 Minutes

Main Genre
Comedy

Studio(s)
Amazon Studios , Shots Studios , Wonderland Sound and Vision

Distributor(s)
Amazon Studios

20 The First Omen Is A Return To Form For The Omen Series

The Best 'The Omen' Movie Since the First One

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The First Omen was a haunting return for The Omen franchise that had struggled to recapture the critical acclaim of the Oscar-nominated original. The First Omen, the sixth film of the franchise, is the first entry in the mainline series since Omen IV: The Awakening in 1991 and serves as a prequel to the Omen franchise as a whole.

In The First Omen, an American nun Margaret, played by Nell Tiger Free who is best known as the teenage Myrcella Baratheon in Game of Thrones, is sent to protest-filled Rome where she must contend with a horrid church plot to create the Antichrist. The First Omen received glowing reviews, making it easily the best-reviewed Omen film since the 1976 original.

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The First Omen

Horror

A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.

Release Date
April 5, 2024

Director
Arkasha Stevenson

Cast
Ralph Ineson , Bill Nighy , Nell Tiger Free , sonia braga
Main Genre
Horror

Writers
Tim Smith , Arkasha Stevenson , Keith Thomas , Ben Jacoby , David Seltzer

19 The Fall Guy Is The Kind Of Action Comedy Fans Won't Soon Forget

Ryan Gosling Exploring His Full Poster Boy Potential

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The Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling as a stuntman who returns to the business after a stunt gone wrong. He finds himself on the set of his ex-girlfriend (Emily Blunt)'s directorial debut movie and becomes tangled in a conspiracy theory involving the film's lead actor. He sets out to find the actor to save the film.

The Fall Guy is based on the 1980s television series of the same name and features cameos from original stars Lee Majors and Heather Thomas. David Leitch serves as director and his expertise in the action genre is on full display for the rip-roaring adventure. The film also brings awareness to the often under-appreciated work of stunt performers.

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7

10

The Fall Guy

PG-13

Action

Drama

Thriller

Colt Seavers is a stuntman who left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health. He's drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie, which is being directed by his ex, goes missing.

Release Date
May 3, 2024

Director
David Leitch

Cast
Ryan Gosling , Emily Blunt , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Stephanie Hsu , Winston Duke , Hannah Waddingham , Teresa Palmer

Main Genre
Action

Writers
Glen A. Larson , Drew Pearce

Runtime
126 Minutes

18 Argylle Goes A Long Way Toward Reinventing Its Genre

A Spy Story Filled with Twists

Argylle is a new and exciting spy thriller from Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn. The film follows Bryce Dallas Howard's Ellie Conway, a writer known for her espionage novels starring the James Bond-esque Agent Argylle. However, when the world's intelligence agencies discover that her books have depicted real-life events before they happen, Conway is wrapped up in a spy adventure herself.

One of Argylle's most intriguing elements is its star-studded cast, which includes the ever-popular Henry Cavill, known for playing Superman in the DCEU and Geralt of Rivia in the first few seasons of Netflix's The Witcher. While the film indulges in some of Matthew Vaughn's more eccentric filmmaking techniques, there is something to be said for how Argylle overcomes the tired tropes of the spy thriller franchise. It may not win many awards, but Argylle may have reinvented its genre, and that alone is enough to land it a respectable rank.

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3

10

Argylle

PG-13

Action

Thriller

An introverted spy novelist is drawn into the activities of a sinister underground syndicate.

Release Date
February 2, 2024

Director
Matthew Vaughn
Cast
Henry Cavill , Bryce Dallas Howard , Samuel L. Jackson , Bryan Cranston , Sam Rockwell , Catherine O'Hara , Sofia Boutella
Main Genre
Thriller

Writers
Jason Fuchs

Runtime
135 minutes

Production Company
Apple Original Films, Marv Studios, Cloud Productions

Distributor(s)
Universal Pictures , Apple Original Films

17 Twisters Is The Sequel Movie-Goers Didn't Know They Needed

Disaster Blockbusters Are Back

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Legacy sequels have been all the rage in Hollywood lately whether it is films like The First Omen, Top Gun: Maverick, or the newly released Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Hollywood is leaning into nostalgia hard lately for better and for worse. On the better side is Twisters, the sequel to the popular and influential 1996 disaster film Twister, which drove an increase in interest in meteorology in the late 1990s.

Twisters is more than storm-chasing yet another mass tornado outbreak. It's led by a wonderful cast with an impressive top-billing of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glenn Powell, which makes the film more intense and compelling than the original. Fans of the original Twister and summer blockbuster disaster films should watch Twisters when given a chance.

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Twisters

Action

Adventure

Thriller

An update to the 1996 film 'Twister', which centered on a pair of storm chasers who risk their lives in an attempt to test an experimental weather alert system.

Release Date
July 19, 2024

Director
Lee Isaac Chung

Cast
Glen Powell , Kiernan Shipka , Maura Tierney , Daisy Edgar-Jones , Katy M. O'Brian , David Corenswet , Sasha Lane , Anthony Ramos
Main Genre
Thriller

Writers
Michael Crichton , Mark L. Smith

Prequel
Twister

Producer
Frank Marshall

Production Company
Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Amblin Entertainment

16 Inside Out 2 Is A Successful Sequel

The Movie Explores the Tribulations of the Teenage Mind

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Fans return to Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust as they run the show in Riley's mind, but things are about to get complicated when someone new enters the scene. Riley is now a teenager, and the new entrant is Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, along with others like Embarrassment. With a host of new emotions and events to deal with, teenage angst and its reality are portrayed beautifully in Inside Out 2.

Growing up isn't easy, and Pixar's attempt to break it down and deal with it cinematically is par excellence. Inside Out 2 is unrelentingly funny, wise, brave, and emotional — something that was much required for kids growing into young adults. Even older audiences relate to the feelings captured so succinctly in Inside Out 2.

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Inside Out 2

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Follow Riley, in her teenage years, encountering new emotions.

Director
Kelsey Mann

Release Date
June 14, 2024

Cast
Amy Poehler , Maya Hawke , Kensington Tallman , Liza Lapira , Tony Hale , Lewis Black , Phyllis Smith , Ayo Edebiri , Lilimar , Grace Lu , Sumayyah Nuriddin-Green , Adèle Exarchopoulos , Diane Lane , Kyle MacLachlan , Paul Walter Hauser , Yvette Nicole Brown , Ron Funches , James Austin Johnson , Yong Yea , Steve Purcell , Dave Goelz , Kirk R. Thatcher , Frank Oz , Paula Pell , June Squibb , Pete Docter , Paula Poundstone , John Ratzenberger , Sarayu Blue , Flea , Bobby Moynihan , Kendall Coyne Schofield

Writers
Meg LeFauve , Dave Holstein , Kelsey Mann
Main Genre
Animation

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