The major films have all premiered, awards campaigns are well under way, and the Oscars race is rapidly taking shape. The first major film ceremony of awards season, the Golden Globes, are set to announce their nominations on Monday (9 December). Studios have already been campaigning for months, as many of the major movies premiered at the Venice, Telluride, Toronto, Cannes and Sundance festivals. Ahead of the Baftas on 16 February and Oscars on 2 March, here’s the ABC (Anora, Blitz, Conclave) of all the films you need to know about.
What’s it about? A biopic of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, focusing on his early career as he was making his name in 1960s New York.
Who’s in it? Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, alongside Edward Norton, Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro.
Where can I see it? In UK cinemas from 17 January.
What’s it about? An aspiring actor with a disfiguring facial condition has a radical medical procedure, drastically transforming his appearance. But he gradually starts to regret his decision as he grapples with a sense of lost identity.
Who’s in it? Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve and Adam Pearson.
Where can I see it? It was released in UK cinemas on 4 October.
What’s it about? Two cousins go on a trip across Poland to learn more about their late grandmother.
Who’s in it? Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin.
Where can I see it? In UK cinemas from 10 January.
What’s it about? A woman takes a black-market drug in order to create a younger, more beautiful version of herself.
Who’s in it? Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid.
Where can I see it? It was released in UK cinemas on 20 September and is now available on Mubi.
What’s it about? An elderly woman sets out to get back the $10,000 she lost in a scam.
Who’s in it? June Squibb, Fred Hechinger and Richard Roundtree.
Where can I see it? It’s available to rent or buy on digital platforms.
What’s it about? A young chef is diagnosed with cancer, throwing her plans for the future into doubt.
Who’s in it? Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield.
Where can I see it? In UK cinemas from 1 January.
What’s it about? A film adaptation of the book and stage musical, which tell the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West.
Who’s in it? Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh.
Where can I see it? It was released in UK cinemas on 22 November.
What’s it about? An animated robot named Roz adapts to its new surroundings after being shipwrecked on a deserted island, and develops a parental bond with an orphaned gosling.
Who’s in it? The voices of Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal and Bill Nighy.
Where can I see it? It was released in UK cinemas on 18 October and is released for digital rental or purchase on 18 November.
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