Movies:
Wicked
On Nov. 22, this Broadway Sensation will hit the big screen and will cover the first act of the play with a planned sequel to finish the story off in 2025. Fans are highly anticipating this movie, ready to see Ariana Grande and Cynthia Ervo take on the roles of the two most beloved witches in the Land of Oz.
Gladiator II
More than two decades have passed since Ridley Scott’s Gladiator came out and fascinated the masses. This sequel came as a surprise and almost a little too late, but with Ridley Scott as the director once again, the film appears to be in good hands. Get ready to re-enter the Colosseum with Paul Mescal on Nov. 22.
Joker: Folie à Deux
Joaquin Phoenix is back as the Joker in this standalone story opening on Oct. 4. His Oscar-winning performance made the first film incredible and he can certainly reprise this character, but many feel that this sequel is not necessary with how well-rounded the first film’s story was. Lady Gaga will be joining as the infamous Harley Quinn and her role might give more depth to this next installment.
Smile 2
Inexplicable horrors escalate in this Smile sequel, releasing on Oct.18. Amongst its cast is Ray Nicholson, son of Jack Nicholson, who frightened many audiences with his role in The Shining, so let’s hope that we see another Nicholson excelling in the horror genre.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Closing out this year is the third installment of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise. It looks to be a thrilling adventure movie that the whole family can enjoy, with Keanu Reeves’ antagonistic role as Shadow getting the most excitement out of the fans.
Shows:
Agatha All Along
Many Marvel fans are asking, Was this necessary? Marvel Studios’ spin-off “WandaVision” was a hit when it aired in 2021, and this new series will continue where that show left off. Although with all of the films and shows that this company generates a year, it can be tiresome trying to keep up with all of the new content. Regardless, it releases Sept 18, so anyone interested can watch it shortly.
The Penguin
Set directly after The Batman, this spin-off show dives back into the crime-infested Gotham City with one of the prime Batman villains trying to establish himself as the city’s new boss. For the fans, the wait is over. The show will be released on Sept. 19.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
The second season of this Lord of the Rings prequel series will conclude on Oct. 3, so if you are interested, tune in on Amazon Prime Video. It answers many questions that the first season left off on, and audiences find it to be a promising season so far.
