Upcoming Releases, September 2024


 We're wrapping up the summer and we're moving into Fall. As we hit September we also get a Friday that falls on the 13th, upping the number of spooky films. Let's dive in and access the month to come.

Friday, September 6:
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Theaters): This is a sequel to the Tim Burton film. Burton is back as director, with Wynona Rider and Michael Keaton back from the original. This also adds Jenna Ortega. I'm curious to see where we go here, but this could be fun.

The Front Room (Theaters): This is a horror movie from A24. It looks creepy but it also doesn't look overly compelling. Brandy takes the lead as a woman tormented by her evil, racist mother-in-law. 'Tis the season for horror.

Apollo 13: Survival (Netflix): This is a documentary about Apollo 13, a story that was previously covered in other films. Still, this ought to be an interesting documentary for streaming fans.

Thursday, September 12:
God's Not Dead 5: In God We Trust (Theaters): The fifth film in this franchise. This gets a special engagement release and stars Isaiah Washington. I'm not excited.

Friday, September 13:
Speak No Evil (Theaters): This is the English-language re-make, timed for Friday the 13th. It stars Jame McAvoy and looks creepy, but I'm not entirely sold.

The Killer's Game (Theaters): This film sees Dave Bautista as a contract killer who is told he's got a terminal illness. He arranges to have himself killed only to learn the doctors made a mistake. This looks like a decent enough action film.

Uglies (Netflix): Set in the future where kids are "uglies" until they turn 16 and get surgery to fix them, this follows a teen who is bullied after being denied the procedure. This concept feels like a stretch.

Friday, September 20:
Transformers One (Theaters): This is an animated film that showcases the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron. The trailer looks silly but early buzz is promising. This could be a hidden gem for the month.

Wolfs (Theaters): This film pairs together George Clooney and Brad Pitt in a fun looking crime caper. It gets a one-week theatrical release here then drops to Apple TV+. I'm still excited to see it.

His Three Daughters (Netflix): This film got an early festival release and features three sisters (Elizabeth Olsen, Natasha Lyonne, and Carrie Coon) coming together as their father's health declines. It's a good cast and could be a good early season award contender.

Friday, September 27:
The Wild Robot (Theaters): This animated adventure is about an advanced robot that gets separated and ends up forming an attachment to the woodland creatures. It looks amazing in trailers and could be one of the best animated films of the year.

Never Let Go (Theaters): This is a horror film starring Halle Berry as a mother trying to protect her children in the woods from an undetermined threat. The trailer is OK, but I'm not sold on this film.

Lee (Theaters): Kate Winslet stars in this biopic about the famous photographer Lee Miller. I like the subject and the potential here. This could be a nice bit of awards bait.

Megalopolis (Theaters): This is a high-profile project from Francis Ford Coppola that dropped at Cannes. It got mixed reviews but undoubtedly it's going to be worth seeing.

Rez Ball (Netflix): This film is about a Native American basketball team trying to make a state title. It is produced by LeBron James and could be a heart-warming tale.

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