Fall Film Season Brings Franchise Fare, Indie Gems and Holiday Fare
A preview of the diverse film lineup for the fall season, highlighting major studio releases, indie titles, and family-friendly animation.
The upcoming fall movie season is shaping up to be a diverse one, with a slate that spans big-budget franchise entries, intimate indie dramas, and family-friendly animation. The lineup, drawn from promotional materials, offers something for every kind of moviegoer.
Leading the charge are several highly anticipated sequels and adaptations. Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday headlines the superhero genre, while Warner Bros. brings Clayface and the sequel Practical Magic 2 to the screen. Paramount is set to release Street Fighter and The Angry Birds Movie 3, while Lionsgate offers The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
Family audiences will have plenty of options, including Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom from Gkids, LAIKA's Wildwood, and a new take on The Cat in the Hat from Warner Bros. Apple's Matchbox: The Movie also joins the roster of family-oriented fare.
The season also features a range of original and literary adaptations. Sony presents Klara and the Sun, while Focus Features offers Sense and Sensibility. Amazon MGM has a busy slate with Ali G: Who Iz I?, How To Rob a Bank, and Verity. A24 contributes several titles, including Misty Green, Onslaught, and Primetime.
Genre fans can look forward to Godzilla Minus Zero from Gkids, a new Resident Evil from Sony, and Whalefall from 20th Century Studios. The season also includes holiday offerings like Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol and the comedy Focker-In-Law, rounding out a packed schedule that runs through the end of the year.