With December now in full swing, movie lovers have several new Hollywood releases to look forward to this week. The films span very different genres. There is something for families, drama fans, satire lovers, and horror watchers.
Goodbye June is arriving in theatres in the UK on December 12. The film stars Kate Winslet, Toni Collette, Helen Mirren, Timothy Spall, and Johnny Flynn. Kate Winslet also makes her debut as a director. The story takes place during Christmas. Four siblings return to their childhood home to be with their sick mother. Old tensions rise quickly. Past pain resurfaces. The holiday setting makes emotions stronger. Each character is forced to face grief, forgiveness, and what family truly means.
Ella McCay releases in theatres in the USA and India on December 12. The film stars Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Ayo Edebiri, and Woody Harrelson. It is directed by James L. Brooks. The story is set in 2008. A lieutenant governor suddenly finds her life changing. Her mentor is chosen for a major role in the new Obama administration. Overnight, she is pushed into greater responsibility. At the same time, her personal life is falling apart. The film balances political pressure with emotional struggles.
Atropia is getting a limited theatrical release in the US, Australia, and New Zealand on December 12. The cast includes Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner, Zahra Alzubaidi, Tony Shawkat, Jane Levy, and Chloë Sevigny. The film is directed by Hailey Gates. The story follows a young actress looking for work. She takes a strange job at a military training site. There, she plays a civilian from a fictional country called Atropia. The film uses satire to explore war, performance, and identity.
Silent Night Deadly Night is releasing in select theatres across North America on December 12. The film stars Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine, David Lawrence Brown, David Tomlinson, and Mark Acheson. It is directed by Mike P. Nelson. This film is a remake of the 1984 cult horror classic. It is also the seventh film in the franchise. The story brings back the dark Christmas slasher theme with a modern twist. It aims to scare a new generation while honoring the original legacy.
This week’s releases offer a wide mix of emotions. From heartfelt family drama to political tension, dark humor, and classic horror, December is starting strong at the movies.
