The theatrical experience has been completely redefined in 2020, as many theaters closed their doors and struggled to attract viewers after reopening. So many movie premieres have been postponed this year that there’s barely anything left to watch, but there are still a few movies coming to theaters just in time for Christmas.
Monster Hunter
Paul W. S. Anderson’s video game adaptation starring Milla Jovovich already made its way to theaters around the world, and it’s coming to the U.S. on December 18th.
Wonder Woman 1984
After several delays that left us questioning its future, Wonder Woman 1984 is coming to theaters this Christmas, but it will also premiere on HBO Max in the U.S. on the same days.
Soul
Pixar’s latest animated film will start streaming on Disney+ on Christmas in the U.S. It will also have a theatrical release in countries without Disney+ where theaters have re-opened.
One Night in Miami
Regina King’s directorial debut about a fictional meeting between civil rights heroes Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown will have limited release on Christmas before heading to Prime Video on January 15th, 2021.
News of the World
Netflix had acquired international distribution rights for Paul Greengrass’s western drama, but Universal Pictures will still be releasing it theatrically in the U.S. on December 25th.