Earlier this month, we took a look at the most anticipated movies of fall 2023. But now, it’s time to look ahead at all of the upcoming movies set for release in late 2023 and early 2024.
As you may have heard, the word out of Hollywood is that the WGA and the AMPTP have reached a tentative deal to end the writers’ strike. Presumably ending the SAG-AFTRA strike will be the next thing on the agenda. This is important to keep in mind for the upcoming movies because all films and TV shows have been at a standstill for months, and the 2024 release dates are tentative at best. That’s one of the reasons why the 2024 schedule looks so empty at the moment. There’s a lot of work that needs to be done by both the writers and the actors before a lot of these movies are going to be ready, so don’t be too shocked if the release dates change again. Some of them could even slip into 2025.
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For now, let’s just celebrate the potential end of labor strife in Hollywood and start making plans for our movie nights this year and beyond.
New Year's Eve is about more than just fireworks and champagne, although it's a good bet that there will be plenty of both if you wind up at a party. But if you're staying home this New Year's Eve, then why not watch some great films to pass the time as we count down to 2025?
Our selections for the 10 best movies to watch on New Year's Eve include films that are on several different streaming services. There are even a handful below that you can watch for free, if you're so inclined. Not all of the following movies are directly related to New Year's Eve, but there are good reasons why we chose them. And some of them won't be sticking around in the new year, so start watching those early if you can.
What a year it's been for movies. 2024 has one of the most eclectic selections of films in recent memory, especially those with award aspirations. It's the end of December, and there is no clear-cut Best Picture frontrunner. Anora, Emilia Pérez, and The Brutalist appear to be leading the pack, but it's still up for grabs.
One genre that always has a strong showing every year is drama. These films tend to win Best Picture, but it's not guaranteed. While our recommendations below are not all Oscar winners or contenders, they will provide cinephiles with enough drama to ring in the new year. Our picks include a papal thriller, a romantic drama, and an underdog sports story.
Since when did New Year's Eve get so expensive? Restaurants are charging an arm and a leg for New Year's Eve reservations. If you're not prepared in advance, you might spend an unnecessary amount of money. The same goes for the movies. There's no need to pay for a movie if it's on a FAST service — free ad-supported television.
Sign up for a FAST service, find a movie you want to watch, view a few ads, and you're good to go. It's like watching commercials during a television broadcast. Luckily, there are some recommendations below on what movies to watch. Our picks include the quintessential New Year's Eve rom-com, a crime thriller, and an innovative horror film.
