Every Movie Releasing In Theaters In December 2023 (2024)

December 2023 will see the arrival of the final big releases of the year, among them Hayao Miyazaki’s latest movie, the final movie in the DC Extended Universe, the origin story of Willy Wonka, the tragic story of the Von Erich family, and more. November welcomed a variety of movies from different genres, including some highly anticipated movies, such as Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Nia DaCosta’s The Marvels, the dystopian adventure The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Disney’s Wish, and Ridley Scott’s Napoleon.

Out of November’s theatrical releases, two movies will be available to stream in December: Todd Haynes’ May December, available to stream on Netflix on December 1, and Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, which will arrive on Netflix on December 20. To close 2023 with a bang, December will see the release of some exciting movies, such as the origin story of an eccentric chocolatier, the latest projects by Yorgos Lanthimos, Hayao Miyazaki, and Michael Mann, a rom-com starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, and more.

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

Release date: December 1, 2023

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé is a documentary concert film directed by Beyoncé. The film documents the creation of Beyoncé’s seventh studio album Renaissance, released in 2022, and the development and performance of the 2023 concert tour, the Renaissance World Tour. Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé will screen for at least four weekends, and will be available in IMAX and Dolby Cinema.

The Boy and the Heron

Release date: December 8, 2023

The Boy and the Heron is a Japanese animated fantasy movie written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The Boy and the Heron is the story of Mahito Maki, a 12-year-old boy who moves from Tokyo to the countryside during the Pacific War after his mother’s death. Although struggling to settle in his new town, once there Mahito finds an abandoned tower through which he enters a fantasy world with a talking grey heron, who informs him that his mother is still alive. The English voice cast of The Boy and the Heron features Luca Padovan, Robert Pattinson, Karen f*ckuhara, Gemma Chan, Christian Bale, Mark Hamill, Florence Pugh, Willem Dafoe, and Dave Bautista.

Poor Things

Release date: December 8, 2023

Poor Things is a black comedy fantasy movie directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray. Poor Things follows Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by her guardian, scientist Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Bella is eager to learn about the world around her, but she can’t do much under Baxter’s protection. Her desire to see more leads her to run off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer. Also starring in Poor Things are Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, Jerrod Carmichael, and Margaret Qualley.

Eileen

Release date: December 8, 2023

Eileen is a psychological thriller directed by William Oldroyd and based on the 2015 novel of the same name by Ottessa Moshfegh. Set in 1960s Boston, Eileen follows Eileen Dunlop (Thomasin McKenzie), a young woman working at a prison where she meets a captivating counselor named Rebecca (Anne Hathaway), who helps her discover new facets of her personality, but that might also lead her into something truly dangerous. Also starring in Eileen are Shea Whigham, Marin Ireland, Owen Teague, and Jefferson White.

Wonka

Release date: December 15, 2023

Wonka is a musical fantasy movie directed by Paul King and based on the characters created by Roald Dahl. Wonka explores the origin story of famous and eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet), from his days as a young adult selling chocolate in a small shop to becoming the eccentric genius known all over the world for his unique candies. Also starring in Wonka are Keegan-Michael Key, Calah Lane, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Paterson Joseph, and Matt Lucas.

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Release date: December 22, 2023

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the sequel to 2018’s Aquaman, as well as the final installment in the DC Extended Universe before the DC Universe reboot. Directed by James Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set many years after the events of the first film and reunites viewers with Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa), who is forced to protect Atlantis and his loved ones from devastation after David Kane a.k.a. Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) obtains the cursed Black Trident and unleashes an ancient power. In order to protect Atlantis, Arthur will have to team up with his imprisoned brother, Orm (Patrick Wilson).

Migration

Release date: December 22, 2023

Migration is an animated comedy movie directed by Benjamin Renner. Migration tells the story of a family of mallards led by dad Mack (voiced by Kumail Nanjiani), who is happy to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond, but mom Pam (Elizabeth Banks) wants to show their kids the rest of the world. After meeting a migrating duck, Pam persuades Mack to go on a family trip to Jamaica, but it won’t be an easy journey. Also part of Migration’s voice cast are Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, Carol Kane, and Danny DeVito.

The Iron Claw

Release date: December 22, 2023

The Iron Claw is a biographical sports drama directed by Sean Durkin and based on the life of professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich and the Von Erich family, a dynasty of professional wrestlers from Texas. The Iron Claw follows the family’s success throughout the 1980s, including how they popularized the Iron Claw professional wrestling hold. Unfortunately, the family was believed to be cursed, as they dealt with a number of unbearable personal tragedies. Starring in The Iron Claw are Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich, Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich, Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich, Maura Tierney as Doris Von Erich, and Lily James as Pam Adkisson.

Anyone But You

Release date: December 22, 2023

Anyone But You is a rom-com directed by Will Gluck and starring Sydney Sweeny and Glen Powell. Anyone But You is the story of Bea (Sweeney) and Ben (Powell), who come across each other on a plane to Sidney, Australia, on their way to the wedding of Bea’s sister. Once there, Bea learns that her parents invited her ex-fiancé, as they want to get them back together, and in order to get them to stop, she and Ben pretend to be together. However, there’s a history between Ben and Bea, and as much as they annoy each other, there might still be a spark between them.

Ferrari

Release date: December 25, 2023

Ferrari is a biographical sports drama directed by Michael Mann and based on the 1991 biography Enzo Ferrari: The Man, the Cars, the Races, the Machine by motorsport journalist Brock Yates. Set in the summer of 1957, Ferrari follows Enzo Ferrari (Adam Driver) as he faces a crisis following the death of his son Dino, his crumbling marriage, and their company’s impending bankruptcy. Ferrari takes one last leap of faith and enters his racing team to the 1957 Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1000-mile across Italy. Also starring in Ferrari are Penélope Cruz, Shailene Woodley, Gabriel Leone, Patrick Dempsey, Sarah Gadon, and Jack O’Connell.

The Color Purple

Release date: December 25, 2023

The Color Purple is a musical coming-of-age period drama directed by Blitz Bazawule, based on the stage musical of the same name and the 1982 novel by Alice Walker that the musical is based on. The Color Purple is the story of the life-long struggles of Celie (Fantasia Barrino), an African-American woman living in the South in the early 1900s. Despite facing many hardships, Celie finds strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Also starring in The Color Purple are Taraji P. Hensen, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Ciara, and more.