There is nothing that puts us in a seasonal mood quite like a movie. Think about it — Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret totally got us in the mood for spring, and we copied Barbie all summer long. In addition to our Meg Ryan rewatches, new books, and long-awaited albums (we're looking at you, GUTS), this year's fall movies cannot be beat. Even though the writers' and SAG-AFTRA actors' strikes have shuffled Hollywood's release schedule (we'll see you in 2024, Dune 2 and Challengers!), there are plenty of incredible titles to watch while you indulge in this year's Starbucks fall menu.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 — In Theaters
The Portokalos family is back in Greece to fulfill their late patriarch's last wishes — and for another wedding. This time, Toula and Ian's daughter Paris is getting married and everyone is invited. Like any good family reunion, there are plenty of unexpected twists!
Love At First Sight — On Netflix September 15
Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) shares a moment with Oliver (Ben Hardy) after missing her flight to London. That moment turns into an entire night when they wind up next to each other on a new flight to Heathrow. When they're separated without a way to contact each other, Hadley and Oliver will have to rely on fate to bring them back together. That's the whole point of soul mates, right?
Spy Kids: Armageddon — On Netflix September 22
In Spy Kids 5, Patty and Tony accidentally help a game developer unleash a catastrophic computer virus, giving him control of all technology. Now they have to save the world — and their parents — by becoming Spy Kids themselves. Gina Rodriguez and Zachary Levi star.
Dumb Money — In Theaters September 22
Keith Gill (Paul Dano) decides to risk it all by putting his life savings into GameStop stock. When he starts seeing a major payoff and his social media goes viral, his life takes a turn for the crazy — just not as crazy as when the billionaires start fighting back.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar — On Netflix September 27
Wes Anderson adapts Roald Dahl’s tale of a gambler-turned-mystic who wants to learn to see his cards without opening his eyes. The short film (which runs at 37 minutes) stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Ben Kingsley, Richard Ayoade, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes, and Rupert Friend.
The Creator — In Theaters September 29
Joshua (John David Washington) is an ex-special forces agent living in an age of advanced tech and war. But everything changes when he's chosen to take down the Creator, who has the power to end the war between humans and AI forever.
Killers of the Flower Moon — On AppleTV+ October 6
It's the 1920s, and members of Oklahoma's Osage nation are murdered under mysterious circumstances, one after another. Ernest and Mollie need to get to the bottom of it, in case they're next. Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert de Niro star in the latest film from Martin Scorsese.
Cat Person — In Theaters October 6
College sophomore Margot (Emilia Jones) goes on a date with Robert (Nicholas Braun). Everything's going great — until Margot starts to worry he's a murderer. The movie goes back and forth between their perspectives, which director Susanna Fogel says allowed her to explore "miscommunications and the cultural baggage that men and women bring into dating," via Deadline.
She Came To Me — In Theaters October 6
Composer Steven Lauddem (Peter Dinklage) has some serious writer's block, so when his wife and former therapist Patricia (Anne Hathaway) recommends he seek out inspiration, he sets out — and finds much more than he originally anticipated.
The Royal Hotel — In Theaters October 6
American best friends Hanna and Liv (played by Julia Garner and Jessica Henwick, respectively) are backpacking in Australia...well, until they run out of money. When their funds run out, Liv convinces Hanna to take a short-term live-in job behind The Royal Hotel pub. What begins as a fun introduction to a brand new culture quickly spirals out of control.
Foe — In Theaters October 6
Hen and Junior (Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, respectively) are a married couple at the end of themselves. Together, they farm the same piece of land that's been in Junior's family for generations, but when a stranger (Aaron Pierre) appears, the couple is faced with questions about their relationship, the future, and humanity as a whole. No biggie.
Damsel — On Netflix October 13
Millie Bobby Brown plays a young woman who agrees to marry a handsome prince. However, it's not the fairytale ending she was promised. Suddenly she finds herself trapped in a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, and has to count on her wits to survive.
Pain Hustlers — On Netflix October 27
When Liza (Emily Blunt) loses her job, she decides to start working for a pharmacy in order to provide for her daughter. However, she doesn't realize that she's entered a criminal scheme.
Priscilla — In Theaters October 27
Explore Elvis' fame through a new lens: the eyes of his wife Priscilla. From Germany to Graceland, director Sofia Coppola explores the ins and outs of their relationship in a whole new way. Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi star as the iconic couple.
American Fiction — In Select Theaters November 3
Monk (Jeffrey Wright) is a frustrated novelist who is totally over the way the media represents the Black community, and how the entertainment industry profits from it. To channel his frustration, he adopts a pen name and writes his own book...one that reveals hypocrisy and madness he's always said he hates. Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Adam Brody, and Sterling K. Brown also star.
Quiz Lady — On Hulu November 3
Jenny (Sandra Oh) and Anne (Awkwafina) are estranged for one good reason: Anne is convinced that Jenny's a train wreck. But when they have to take care of their mother's gambling debts — and rescue Anne's kidnapped dog — the two sisters reconnect on the craziest road trip ever.
What Happens Later — In Theaters November 3
We've been ready for a new Meg Ryan movie for a long time, and we don't have to wait much longer! In What Happens Later, Ryan stars as Willa, who's basically the polar opposite of her ex-love Bill. She free-willed where he's not, and he tends to be a catastrophic thinker instead of a magical one. When their flights are delayed at the same time (and in the same airport), they realize they're just as attracted to each other now as they were then — and wonder whether the delays are more than a coincidence.
The Marvels — In Theaters November 10
Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) carries the mantle of Captain Marvel, but after she's taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence, she also finds herself balancing an unstable universe...and a wormhole. What does that mean exactly? Every time she touches Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) or Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), their powers get mixed up.
May December — In Select Theaters November 17
It's been 20 years since Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe's (Charles Melton) tabloid romance rocked the nation. Their marriage starts feeling the pressure again when actress Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) shows up to do research on their relationship.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes — In Theaters November 17
A young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) offers his cunning talent to turn the 10th Hunger Games from a simple competition into a spectacle. Every decision they make throughout this story set up The Hunger Games trilogy we know and love. Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, and Viola Davis also star in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Wish — In Theaters November 22
Asha (Ariana DeBose) makes a plea for her loved ones, which is answered by Star — the iconic Disney wishing star. Together, the duo works to save her community in this brand new Disney animated movie.
Saltburn — In Theaters November 24
Examining the tension between privilege and desire, Saltburn revolves around Oliver (Barry Keoghan), who is trying to find his place at Oxford University. When he meets Felix, (Jacob Elordi) Oliver is entranced by the charm and aristocracy of Saltburn, Felix's beautiful family estate. But there's much more to the estate than Oliver realizes, and it quickly becomes a summer none of them will ever forget.
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