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MOVIE PLANNER OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021
The devious alien symbiote is back!
The choice is yours… this Christmas!
83
ETERNALS
VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE The greatest triumph that taught India to win!
THE MATRIX RESURRECTION
They’ve been watching… now it’s time to act
MEGA BLOCKBUSTERS
VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE
OCTOBER
ACTION/SCI-FI/THRILLER
3D/IMAX
Tom Hardy returns to the BIG Screen as the lethal protector Venom - one of MARVEL’s greatest and most complex characters. In the sequel to 2018’s hit Venom, Eddie Brock struggles to adjust to life as the host of the alien symbiote. Brock attempts to reignite his career as an investigative journalist by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kasady, who becomes the host of the symbiote – Carnage, and escapes prison after a failed execution. The ultimate showdown between two of Spider-Man’s most powerful villains is directed by Andy Serkis and also stars Woody Harrelson, Michelle Williams and Naomie Harris.
SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
DECEMBER IMAX
Everyone’s favorite webslinger returns to the big screen in what is set to be the most ambitious movie in the series yet! For the first time in cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a superhero. When he seeks help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. The teaser trailer racked up an incredible 355.3 million global views in its first 24 hours online.
*Movie release dates are subject to change
ETERNALS
ACTION/ADVENTURE/DRAMA
NOVEMBER IMAX
Marvel presents the saga of the Eternals, a race of immortal beings with superpowers, who have secretly lived on Earth for centuries, and shaped its history and civilizations.
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, the Eternals are forced out of the shadows to reunite and fight against mankind’s most ancient enemy - the ‘Deviants’. Directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, this Marvel blockbuster features a star-studded cast: Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Kit Harington, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, Lia McHugh, Barry Keoghan, Ma Dong-seok and Lauren Ridloff.
THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS ACTION/SCI-FI
DECEMBER IMAX
After 18 years, The Matrix is back, though not the same as we left it. Witness the return of Keanu Reeves’ as the iconic character Thomas Anderson (a.k.a Neo). Plagued by strange memories, Neo’s life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix. Free your mind, for this movie is not a remake, reboot, or reimagining. It’s a resurrection! Directed by Lana Wachowski, this new installment will witness the return of Carrie-Anne Moss and Jada Pinkett as Trinity and Niobe, and will also features new faces such as Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Priyanka Chopra.
MAXI BLOCKBUSTERS
THE LAST DUEL
OCTOBER
DRAMA/HISTORY
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO
DRAMA/HORROR/MYSTERY
OCTOBER
A woman claims she’s been raped by her husband’s best friend, Jean de Carrouges. But when no one believes her accusation, her husband challenges his friend to a duel, the last legally sanctioned duel in the country’s history. Directed by Ridley Scott (Gladiator, American Gangster and The Martian), the movie is based on actual events, and stars Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck.
Eloise - an aspiring fashion designer is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s, where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer named Sandie. However, the glamour is not as it appears to be, and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker. This British psychological horror film is directed by Edgar Wright, and stars Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Diana Rigg and Matt Smith.
SOORYAVANSHI (HINDI)
HOUSE OF GUCCI
ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER
NOVEMBER
CRIME/DRAMA/THRILLER
NOVEMBER
DCP Veer Sooryavanshi, chief of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad, and his team join forces with Inspector Sangram Bhalerao and DCP Bajirao Singham to stop a terrorist group planning to attack Mumbai. This action-thriller – directed by Rohit Shetty, stars Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Ajay Devgn in lead roles, and is produced by Rohit Shetty Picturez, Reliance Entertainment, Dharma Productions and Cape Of Good Films.
A true story about the turbulent marriage and divorce of Patrizia and Maurizio Gucci, that finally ends in murder. Spanning over three decades of love, betrayal, revenge and ultimately murder, we see what a name means, it’s worth, and how far a family will go for control. Directed by Ridley Scott, the movie stars Adam Driver, Salma Hayek, Lady Gaga, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto, Al Pacino and Jack Huston.
THE KING’S MAN
83 (HINDI)
ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
DECEMBER
IMAX
Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency in The King’s Man. As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, the movie - set in the early years of the 20th century, stars Ralph Fiennes, Harris Dickinson, Gemma Arterton, Stanley Tucci and Djimon Hounsou.
*Movie release dates are subject to change
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
DECEMBER
This upcoming biographical sports film is based on India’s incredible and historic cricket World Cup victory in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film stars Ranveer Singh as cricketer Kapil Dev, along with Padukone (who will play the role of Kapil Dev’s wife), Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Pankaj Tripathi, Boman Irani, Nishant Dahiya, Sahil Khattar and Amrita Puri.
MINI BLOCKBUSTERS
HALLOWEEN KILLS
CRIME/HORROR/THRILLER
OCTOBER
The twelfth instalment in the Halloween franchise brings the thrilling cat and mouse chase between serial killer Michael Myers and Laurie Strode, back to the BIG screen. This time round, injured Laurie hunts down the unstoppable killer to end his reign of terror, once and for all.
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE COMEDY/FANTASY
NOVEMBER
When a single mother and her two kids (Trevor and Phoebe) move to a new town, they soon discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. Ghostbusters: Afterlife connects to the 1984 movie starring Bill Murray.
SING 2
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
DECEMBER
Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch a stage extravaganza in the entertainment capital of the world. There’s just one hitch though - he must persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star to join them.
*Movie release dates are subject to change
THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
OCTOBER
In the sequel to the 2019 animated film The Addams Family, Gomez, Morticia and the rest of the Addams clan embark on an adventurous road trip in a hideous and humongous camper, in hopes of getting closer as a family. Witness the Addams get tangled up in more wacky adventures!
KING RICHARD
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/SPORT
NOVEMBER
Venus and Serena Williams came from an unlikely background to dominate the world of tennis. The movie, starring Will Smith in the titular role, takes a look at these tennis superstars and how they became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams.
WEST SIDE STORY
CRIME/DRAMA/MUSICAL
DECEMBER
West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between two teenage street gangs - the Jets and the Sharks, of different ethnic backgrounds. This Musical drama - directed by Steven Spielberg, is set against the backdrop of 1950s New York.
ANNAATTHE (TAMIL)
ACTION/DRAMA
NOVEMBER
Written and directed by Siva, Anaatthe is a rural south Indian action-entertainer starring Rajinikanth who plays the role of a village headman. The film’s ensemble cast also includes Nayanthara, Meena, Khushbu, Keerthy Suresh, Prakash Raj and Soori.
ENCANTO
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
NOVEMBER
A story about the Madrigal family who live in a charmed place - Encanto, that has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift, except Mirabel. But Mirabel may soon be the Madrigals last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger.
JERSEY (HINDI)
DRAMA/SPORT
DECEMBER
An Indian Hindi-language sports drama film - written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, which is a remake of his 2019 Telugu film with the same title. The movie stars Shahid Kapoor as a cricketer, alongside Mrunal Thakur, and Pankaj Kapur.
TENTATIVE MOVIE RELEASE SCHEDULE - Q4 2021 RELEASE DATE
MOVIE TITLE
GENRE
OCTOBER 7
EVEN MICE BELONG IN HEAVEN
ANIMATION/COMEDY/ADVENTURE
HALLOWEEN KILLS
CRIME/HORROR/THRILLER
THE LAST DUEL
DRAMA/HISTORY
FLAGDAY
DRAMA/THRILLER
ADDAMS FAMILY 2
ANIMATION/COMEDY/ADVENTURE
VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE
ACTION/SCI-FI/THRILLER
LOOOP LAPETA (HINDI)
ACTION/COMEDY/ROMANCE
COMIC SIN
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
RON’S GONE WRONG
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
UNDER THE STADIUM LIGHTS
ACTION/DRAMA/SPORT
MONSTER FAMILY 2
ANIMATION/FAMILY/COMEDY
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO
DRAMA/HORROR/MYSTERY
ANTLERS
DRAMA/HORROR/MYSTERY
YAKUZA PRINCESS
THRILLER
MINAMATA
DRAMA
ETERNALS
ACTION/ADVENTURE/DRAMA
SOORYAVANSHI (HINDI)
ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER
ANNAATTHE (TAMIL)
ACTION/DRAMA
THE TOLL
COMEDY/CRIME/THRILLER
13 MINUTES
ACTION/DRAMA/THRILLER
SEAL TEAM
ANIMATION
BELFAST
DRAMA
KING RICHARD
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/SPORT
VENGEANCE IS MINE, ALL OTHERS PAY CASH
DRAMA
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE
COMEDY/FANTASY
HOUSE OF GUCCI
CRIME/DRAMA/THRILLER
CRY MACHO
DRAMA/THRILLER/WESTERN
THE CELLAR
HORROR
ENCANTO
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
RESIDENT EVIL: WELCOME TO RACCOON CITY
ACTION/HORROR/MYSTERY
PINOCCHIO
ANIMATION/DRAMA/COMEDY
SING 2
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
WEST SIDE STORY
CRIME/DRAMA/MUSICAL
WOLF
DRAMA/THRILLER/MYSTERY
CYRANO
DRAMA/MUSICAL
SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
MEMORY
ACTION/THRILLER
THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS
ACTION/SCI-FI
IMAX
THE KING’S MAN
ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
IMAX
83 (HINDI)
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
JERSEY (HINDI)
DRAMA/SPORT
SHADOW IN THE CLOUD
ACTION/HORROR/WAR
OCTOBER 14
OCTOBER 21
FORMAT
3D/IMAX
OCTOBER 28
NOVEMBER 4
NOVEMER 11
NOVEMBER 18
IMAX
NOVEMBER 25
DECEMBER 2
DECEMBER 9
IMAX
DECEMBER 16
DECEMBER 23
DECEMBER 30
*Movie release dates are subject to change
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