12 Hollywood movies we can’t wait to see in early 2024, from Migration and The Color Purple to Dune 2, Kung Fu Panda and Ghostbusters sequels
- This winter, Hollywood is putting out a roster of great-looking films, from a Bob Marley biopic to sequels for Dune, Ghostbusters and Kung Fu Panda
- Then there is a musical adaptation of The Color Purple, the tale of the American Samoan World Cup soccer team, and a Nicolas Cage black comedy
Gone are the days when the first few months of the year were a barren period devoid of tempting cinematic offerings. Nowadays, studios look to stuff the schedule year-round with tentpole releases and awards hopefuls geared to appeal to audiences of all shapes and sizes.
With the recent Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes having forced a reshuffling of the movie release calendar, this winter promises to be a bountiful season groaning with epic sci-fi spectacles, superhero debuts, animated extravaganzas, star-studded award winners and sonorous musicals.
Read on for our pick of the best big-ticket releases hitting cinema screens between now and the end of March (opening dates are for Hong Kong).
1. Dream Scenario
Incidental, almost innocuous sightings become increasingly invasive, propelling Matthews into the celebrity stratosphere whether he likes it or not.
2. Next Goal Wins
In 2001, the Pacific island nation of American Samoa suffered the greatest defeat in the history of international football when they lost 31-0 to Australia.
