Upcoming Films to Watch This Autumn
As the film calendar heats up with Oscar contenders, here’s a guide to the promising releases coming in the next few months.
September Releases
4 Sept | The Death of Robin Hood
A reimagining of the legendary outlaw’s final days, featuring Hugh Jackman. Expect an ultraviolent and dark narrative.
11 Sept | Just an Illusion
A French coming-of-age drama about a boy’s first forays into romance. With actors like Louis Garrel, it could be an Oscar contender for best international film.
18 Sept | Bad Apples
Starring Saoirse Ronan as a struggling teacher confronting a disruptive student in a twisted thriller.
25 Sept | Sense and Sensibility
Georgia Oakley’s fresh take on the classic, featuring Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay.
October Highlights
2 Oct | Digger
Tom Cruise plays an oil baron in a climate crisis satire by Alejandro Iñárritu. Expect a mix of oddity and brilliance.
9 Oct | The Social Reckoning
A sequel to The Social Network, directed by Aaron Sorkin and addressing Facebook’s societal impact.
16 Oct | Whalefall
A gripping thriller about a diver swallowed by a sperm whale with only 60 minutes of oxygen.
23 Oct | Fatherland
Directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, this monochrome film explores post-WWII life through the lens of writer Thomas Mann.
30 Oct | Primetime
Robert Pattinson stars in this drama about the controversial host of To Catch a Predator.
November Releases
6 Nov | Wild Horse Nine
Martin McDonagh’s latest set in Easter Island, featuring John Malkovich in a potential Oscar-nominated role.
13 Nov | Fjord
A film about a Christian couple accused of child abuse in their new Norwegian community, starring Sebastian Stan.
20 Nov | A Talent for Murder
Helen Mirren portrays author Patricia Highsmith, crafting a final Tom Ripley novel with an aspiring writer’s help.
27 Nov | The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth
A follow-up to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, this film raises questions due to its extensive reshoots.
December Picks
4 Dec | I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
A drama set in Birmingham, featuring a cast poised for a promising future.
11 Dec | Onslaught
A genre-defying thriller about an army sniper protecting her child from genetically modified soldiers.
18 Dec | Dune Part 3
The final installment of Denis Villeneuve’s epic battle against the expected blockbuster, Avengers: Doomsday.
This list provides a sneak peek into the cinematic gems worth exploring in the coming months. Enjoy the season of film!
