A Look at the 7 New Movies Coming Out This Week: ‘Kraven The Hunter,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,’ and More!

Curious what new movies are coming out this week? We’ve got you covered!

Marvel’s latest anti-hero crashes onto the big screen in Kraven the Hunter, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson bringing the legendary comic book character to life. Get ready to witness the world’s deadliest hunter prove why he’s earned his fearsome reputation.

For Middle-earth enthusiasts, journey back 180 years before Frodo’s quest in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. This animated epic promises to expand the rich tapestry of Tolkien’s world with a fresh tale of courage and conflict in the realm of Rohan.

And speaking of legends, the Rocket Man himself takes center stage in Elton John: Never Too Late. This intimate documentary treats fans to exclusive, never-before-seen footage that showcases the glittering genius of one of music’s most iconic performers.

Ready to plan your watch list? Here’s your complete guide to every new release hitting theaters and streaming platforms this week! 

New Movies Coming Out This Week: December 9 – 15, 2024

Kraven The Hunter  (2024)

Rating:  R

Release Date: In theaters nationwide on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Summary: Kraven the Hunter tells the story of Kraven (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), a descendant of Russian nobility who has a complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe). Kraven has made himself into the world’s greatest hunter, but he is also one of its most feared.

What to Watch For: The development of this character coming to the big screen has been going on since 2012 when Sam Raimi wanted to include him in the fourth Spiderman film. That fell through when they rebooted the series.

Word on the Street: Richard Wenk wrote the screenplays for the Equalizer series films and The Expendables 2.

My Take: It is going to be interesting to see how they portray this character. In the comic books, Kraven is often a villain and often a foe of Spiderman.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim  (2024)

Rating:  PG-13

Release Date:  In theaters nationwide on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Summary: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the story of the legendary King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand. The King and his family must defend their kingdom against an army of Dunledings led by the clever and ruthless Wulf. 

What to Watch For: The film is set 183 years before the events of The Lord of the Rings. 

Word on the Street: Brian Cox voices King Hammerhand, Gaia Wise voices the King’s daughter, Hera, Luke Pasqualino voices Wulf, the leader of the Dunledings, and Miranda Otto is Ewowyn, who narrates the film.

My Take: Peter Jackson, who directed The Lord of the Rings films, is one of the executive producers of this animated film.

Elton John: Never Too Late  (2024)

Rating:  PG-13

Release Date:  Premiering on Disney+ on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Summary: The documentary Elton John: Never Too Late showcases never-before-seen concert footage, along with Elton John’s hand-written journals, highlighting his 50-year career.

What to Watch For: Elton John, Bernie Taupin, and Brandi Carlile have written a new song for the film.

Word on the Street: Co-directors David Furnish and R.J. Cutler won a Primetime Emmy in 2023 for their special Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.

My Take: I can’t wait to watch this documentary about one of our greatest singer/songwriters. 

Oh, Canada  (2024)

Rating:  N/A

Release Date:  In select theaters on Friday, December 13, 2024. 

Summary: Oh, Canada tells the story of Leonard Fife Richard Gere), a terminally ill writer and filmmaker who has agreed to tell his story. Leonard was one of sixty thousand draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid the Vietnam War. Remembering the past can be a challenging experience.

What to Watch For: The cast includes Jacob Elordi, Michael Imperioli, Victoria Hill, Uma Thurman, Penelope Mitchell, and Kristine Froseth.

Word on the Street: Paul Schrader, the award-winning filmmaker of American Gigolo (1980), Cat People (1982) and The Card Counter (2021) directs the film. 

My Take: The film is based on the novel Foregone by Russell Banks.

The Man in the White Van  (2023)

Rating:  PG-13

Release Date:  In theaters on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Summary: The Man in the White Van takes place in a small town in Florida in 1974. Annie (Madison Wolfe) is a teen with two siblings who believes an ominous white van is following her. Her parents don’t believe her, even with reports of a serial killer on the loose, but they will soon find out that Annie was right.

What to Watch For: The film premiered at the 2023 Newport Beach Film Festival.

Word on the Street: The film is from Legion M, a fan-owned entertainment company.

My Take: Madison Wolfe wrote and recorded a song in the film.

Young Werther  (2024)

Rating:  R

Release Date: In theaters on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Summary: Young Werther is about Werther (Douglas Booth) a talented, carefree, and charming young man. Werther meets the woman of his dreams, Charlotte (Alison Pill), and he sets his sights on her, determined to marry her. One problem: Charlotte is engaged. 

What to Watch For: The film premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.

Word on the Street: The film is based on the classic novel The Sorrow of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

My Take: I am a big fan of Alison Pill, who played Kim Pine in the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and was Dr. Agnes Jurati in the TV series Star Trek: Picard.

Carry-On  (2024)

Rating:  PG-13

Release Date:  Premiering on Netflix on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Summary: In Carry On, it’s the Christmas season, and the airport is incredibly busy. Ethan (Taron Egerton) is a TSA agent who, while at work, gets a call from a mysterious traveler who tells Ethan, let a carry-on bag go through, or your girlfriend dies. They picked the wrong agent. 

What to Watch For: The cast includes Jason Bateman, Sofia Carson, and Danielle Deadwyler.

Word on the Street: The film is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, known for his movies Orphan (2009), The Shallows (2016), and Jungle Cruise (2021).

My Take: I enjoyed Taron Egerton’s performance in last year’s film Tetris.

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