I can’t tell what we’re more excited about, the movies coming out at the end of this year or what we have coming next summer? There are a lot of great movies and shows coming our way.
Be sure to stay up to date with the release schedule here, and find out when your favorite Apple TV+ Holiday Movies and Specials, plus Holiday movies you can find on Hulu.
Metro Detroit Local Events
- Mean Girls (November 19-24th)
- Blippi: Join The Band Tour (November 30th)
- Home for the Holidays Ford House (November 30-December 29th)
- Gregory Porter (December 12th)
- Les Miserables (December 4-15th)
- Samara Joy (December 19th)
- A Beautiful Noise: Neil Diamond Musical (December 24 – January 5, 2025)
- SIX (January 7-12, 2025)
- Golden Girls: The Laugh Continues (January 16-19, 2025)
- Insidious: The Further You Fear (January 24-25, 2025)
- Hades Town (January 28-February 2, 2025)
- CLUE (February 4-9, 2025)
- Parade ( February 25 – March 9, 2025)
- Kimberly Akimbo (March 11-23, 2025)
- Nikki Glaser (April 11, 2025)
- Gangstagrass (April 24, 2025)
- The Wiz (June 17 – 29th)
- The Wiggles (June 18th)
- Broadway in Detroit 2024-2025 Season
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- Urban Air Adventure Park Commerce Family Four Pack (12/2)
- Star Trek: Prodigy – Season 2 Blu-Ray (12/5)
Movie Reviews
Movie and Entertainment Updates
ANGRY BIRDS MYSTERY ISLAND | New Episodes Available Now
When three teenage hatchlings and a piglet get stranded on a deserted island, Mia, Buddy, Rosie and Hamylton must overcome their differences and supernatural phenomena in order to make it back home. Each day, the gang hatches a plan to get off the island, but is thwarted by unexpected twists and turns. They face extreme weather, challenging adventures and newfound creatures along the way, often solving one mystery only to reveal another. The island tests Mia, Buddy, Rosie and Hamylton constantly, but only by passing these tests and going deep into the heart of darkness can our heroes find a way back to the life they once knew.
PAW PATROL: RESCUE WHEELS | Available on DVD Now
oin the PAW Patrol pups on monster-sized rescue missions in PAW Patrol: Rescue Wheels, on DVD now! Together, tech-savvy Ryder, the PAW Patrol pups and their new highly-skilled pup pal Roxi, set out to stop Boomer and save Adventure Bay with the help of their new rescue wheels.
PAW Patrol: Rescue Wheels releases in time for holiday gift-giving and includes more than two hours of episodes! Featuring Roxi, a new pup whose truck comes equipped with wall-climbing tires and show-stopping confetti cannons, PAW Patrol: Rescue Wheels will be available from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 for the suggested retail price of $10.99.
PAW Patrol: Rescue Wheels – Episode List
- Rescue Wheels: Pups Save Adventure Bay!
- Rescue Wheels: Pups vs. the Monster Mayor
- Rescue Wheels: Pups Save the Teetering Tower
- Rescue Wheels: Pups Save the Spelunkers
- Rescue Wheels: Pups Save the Risky Race
- Rescue Wheels: Pups Save the Runaway Truck
- Rescue Wheels: Pups Save a Runaway Rob-Chicken Purse
- Pups Save the Buggy Trekkers
- Pups Take in a Runaway Kitty!
- Pups Save the Cheese Goat!
UNSTOPPABLE | In Select Theaters December 6th – Coming to Prime Video January 16th
Unstoppable is an inspiring, true story about Anthony Robles (played by Jharrel Jerome) who defied every expectation to become a national wrestling champion.
This film marks William Goldenberg’s directorial debut. He is a decorated Academy Award winning editor for Argo with previous nominations including The Imitation Game, Zero Dark Thirty, Seabiscuit, and The Insider.
The film features an all-star ensemble cast including Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña with Don Cheadle, and Jennifer Lopez.
Anthony Robles himself is seen in the film and credited as ‘Anthony Robles Double’ performing the complex wrestling moves and stunts. He is also a producer on the film.
Jharrel Jerome trained for months and worked very closely with Anthony to establish the physicality and determination required for the role.
Unstoppable is produced by Artists Equity, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s production company.
THE MAN IN THE WHITE VAN | In Theaters on December 13th
In 1975 Florida, a series of violent disappearances go unnoticed, and young Annie (Madison Wolfe) is targeted by an ominous white van that stalks her every move. As the menace escalates, her parents dismiss her fears, and Annie is soon plunged into a terrifying nightmare that shatters her world.
LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM | in IMAX and Theaters on December 13th
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg—a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.
KRAVEN THE HUNTER | in IMAX and Theaters on December 13th
Kraven the Hunter is the action-packed, R-rated, standalone story of how one of Marvel’s most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.
LISTEN CAREFULLY | Debuts on Streaming December 16th
When troubled assistant bank manager Andy McNeary’s baby daughter goes missing, he must follow the instructions of a mysterious voice on the other end of a baby monitor to save her before she disappears and his life is ruined forever.
THE SECRET LIVES OF ANIMALS | set to premiere on Apple TV+ December 18th
“The Secret Lives of Animals” utilizes cutting-edge technology to showcase new and remarkable animal behaviors. For the first time, “The Secret Lives of Animals” captures the sounds and vibrations of a unique jumping spider courtship dance, a killifish in Trinidad breathing through its tail when out of the water, and a wood mouse marking its territory with signposts. And witness a rarely seen relationship between a frog and tarantula, a land lizard that can breathe underwater, and a monkey that uses a bizarre nose-poking ritual as a test of friendship. Each episode focuses on specific behaviors that are pivotal in the life cycles of various animals—from birth and leaving home to raising a family, and from finding food to growing old—highlighting their striking intelligence and adaptability.
“The Secret Lives of Animals” is produced for Apple TV+ by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, with Matt Brandon (“Planet Earth III”) serving as showrunner and Roger Webb (“Mammals,” “Big Cats 24/7”) as executive producer. The series marks the third collaboration between the BBC Studios Natural History Unit and Apple TV+, following the hit, Emmy Award-nominated series “Prehistoric Planet” and “The Year Earth Changed.”
MUFASA: THE LION KING | New Posters – In Theaters December 20th
December is here at last—bringing with it the highly anticipated big-screen debut of “Mufasa: The Lion King” on Dec. 20! To celebrate, a new “Music of Mufasa” featurette and exhibition posters are now available, and Walt Disney Records reveals its Dec. 13 release date of the songs only and deluxe versions of Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King original motion picture soundtrack. The Mufasa: The Lion King original motion picture soundtrack is available to pre-add and pre-order now.
The original songs were written by Grammy®, Tony® and Emmy® Award winner and Kennedy Center Honor® recipient Lin-Manuel Miranda, and produced by Grammy Award winner Mark Mancina and Lin-Manuel Miranda, with additional music and performances by Lebo M. Said Miranda, “’The Lion King’ has an incredible musical legacy with music from some the greatest songwriters around, and I’m humbled and proud to be a part of it. It’s been a joy working alongside Barry Jenkins to bring Mufasa’s story to life, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience this film in theaters.”
The album was produced by Miranda, Mancina and Grammy Award winner and Walt Disney Music President Tom MacDougall. The score, which will be included in the Deluxe version of the soundtrack, was composed by Tony Award winner and composer Dave Metzger.
The Mufasa: The Lion King Original Soundtrack track list follows.
- “Ngomso” Performed by Lebo M
- “Milele” Performed by Anika Noni Rose and Keith David
- “I Always Wanted A Brother” Performed by Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somulo, Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison, Jr.
- “Bye Bye” Performed by Mads Mikkelsen, Joanna Jones and Folake Olowofoyeku
- “We Go Together” Performed by Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Preston Nyman and Kagiso Lediga
- “Tell Me It’s You” Performed by Aaron Pierre and Tiffany Boone
- “Brother Betrayed” Performed by Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Tickets are on sale now for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” which explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. The film features an all-star roster of talent, including Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, the all-new feature film is directed by Barry Jenkins, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen. Featuring original songs by award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, original score by Dave Metzger and additional music and vocal performances by Lebo M, “Mufasa: The Lion King” opens only in theaters on Dec. 20, 2024.
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN | Experience it EARLY Only in IMAX® on December 18th – In theaters Everywhere December 25th
The exclusive ‘A Complete Unknown: IMAX Early Access’ screenings will be held at select IMAX theatres in AMC, Regal, Cineplex and Cinemark locations across the following markets: Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, Montreal (QC), Nashville, Phoenix, Toronto (ON), San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle and Washington DC. Ticket holders will take home a commemorative mini poster & lanyard and can stay after the film for a pre-recorded Q&A with the cast.
This early access event offers fans an unforgettable chance to witness A Complete Unknown in the world-class IMAX format, showcasing the film’s groundbreaking visuals and immersive sound on the big screen. IMAX’s cutting-edge technology promises to enhance the moviegoing experience, allowing audiences to fully engage with the film’s cinematic scope and depth.
New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.
THE DAMNED | Coming to Theaters January 3rd
The Damned, an ominous and chilling thriller, follows Eve and her crew as they come across a shipwreck and are faced with the moral dilemma to either help, or prioritize their own survival.
DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA | Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. Take Porsche To the Limit – In Theaters January 10th
The cast and filmmakers of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, including Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Christian Gudegast, Tucker Tooley, and Alan Siegel, hit the track at the Porsche Experience Center for an adrenaline-fueled driving session with the Porsche Taycan.
As the first all-electric car ever used in a major film car chase, the Taycan was put to the test as the team got to see just how far they could push it.
Gerard Butler (Plane, Has Fallen series) and O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Outta Compton, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) return in the sequel to 2018’s action-heist hit Den of Thieves. In DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA, Big Nick (Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie (Jackson), who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange.
Lionsgate presents, in association with eOne and Tucker Tooley Entertainment, a Tucker Tooley Entertainment production. An eOne Features production. A G-Base and Diamond Film Productions production.
BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN | IMAX Tickets Now on Sale – In Theaters February 7th
SONY PICTURES CLASSICS’ ‘BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN’ TO BE RELEASED EXCLUSIVELY IN IMAX® ON FEBRUARY 7, 2025
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR IMAX® EXCLUSIVE RELEASE AND ONE NIGHT ONLY EARLY ACCESS SCREENINGS ON FEBRUARY 5, 2025
BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN explores the origins of this iconic group and their meteoric rise in just one year against all the odds. Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film on the group.
The hybrid docu-concert film also unveils a huge amount of rare and unseen Led Zeppelin performance footage. The result is a visceral musical experience that will transport audiences into the concert halls of Led Zeppelin’s earliest tours, accompanied by intimate, exclusive commentary from the famously private band.
A CRUEL LOVE: THE RUTH ELLIS STORY | Premieres on BritBox February 17th
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story is a compelling true crime drama telling the hidden story of Ruth Ellis and exposing the timeless British obsessions of class, sex and death. Set in 1955 in the glamorous and intoxicating world of London club-land, Ruth found acclaim, aged 28, as the capital’s youngest club manager. But her success soon unraveled as she became entwined in an abusive relationship with racing driver David Blakely. On trial for his murder, Ruth was condemned to die by a system which judged her for far more than her crime.
DISNEY’S SNOW WHITE | New Trailer and Poster – In Theaters March 21st
From the producer and executive producer of “Wicked,” Marc Platt and Jared LeBoff, and director Marc Webb (“The Amazing Spider-Man”) comes “Disney’s Snow White,” a live-action musical reimagining of the studio’s classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) in the title role and Gal Gadot (“Wonder Woman”) as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen. A new trailer and the key art for “Disney’s Snow White,” which opens exclusively in theaters March 21, 2025, are now available.
The new trailer showcases the scale and beauty of the lavish production design, the beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy, and a first look at the power ballad Waiting on a Wish, one of the all-new original songs from EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“The Greatest Showman”).
BALLERINA | New Poster – In Theaters June 6, 2025
Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.
LOLA DUST | Releasing in 2025
After attending an audition, an aspiring actress finds herself the subject of a deep fake campaign targeting the British Immigration minister. In her quest to expose the truth and find the perpetrators, she becomes the victim of identity theft and digital harassment which leads her to a world hidden in plain sight. This is the official trailer for the upcoming film, Lola Dust.
Hulu’s “RIVALS” Gets Season 2 Greenlight
Hulu announced the “must-watch” drama “Rivals”, based on the novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, will return for a second season.
Following widespread critical acclaim and a dramatic, cliff-hanger ending, EMEA Disney+ with Happy Prince (part of ITV Studios) has officially renewed the hit UK Original series for a second run.
“Rivals” will return to Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in the UK and internationally.
“Rivals” is part of Cooper’s bestselling Rutshire Chronicles, and is packed full of wit, romantic entanglements, sex and unforgettable characters. The story is set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England in the ruthless world of independent television.
“Rivals” is executive produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins (“A Very English Scandal”, “Holding”, “EastEnders”), Alexander Lamb (“Ackley Bridge”, “The Bay”, “We Hunt Together”), Felicity Blunt, Elliot Hegarty (“Cheaters”, “Ted Lasso”), Olivier Award-winning playwright Laura Wade (“The Riot Club”), “Rivals” author Dame Jilly Cooper and for Disney+ EMEA Scripted Content, Jonny Richards.
“Rivals” stars Alex Hassell, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams, Emily Atack, Catriona Chandler, Oliver Chris, Danny Dyer, Rufus Jones, Lisa McGrillis, Luke Pasqualino, Claire Rushbrook and Victoria Smurfit.
All episodes of “Rivals” season 1 are available to stream now, exclusively on Hulu.