Wicked
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum
Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
Why you'll love it
The long-awaited musical adaptation delivers spectacle and heart with stellar performances, dominating 2024's box office and award nominations.
Anora
Mikey Madison, Paul Weissman, Yura Borisov
A young stripper from Brooklyn meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairy tale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.
Why you'll love it
Sean Baker's provocative comedy-drama about a sex worker became a breakout hit, earning widespread praise and major festival recognition.
The Substance
Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid
A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that helps her create a younger, better version of herself.
Why you'll love it
Coralie Fargeat's provocative body-horror thriller with Demi Moore became a cult phenomenon and major awards season contender.
Nosferatu
Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill SkarsgÄrd
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
Why you'll love it
Robert Eggers' gothic vampire epic reimagining brought visual grandeur and atmospheric dread to the classic tale, becoming a major awards contender.
Civil War
Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny
In a dystopian future, four journalists travel across the United States during a nation-wide conflict. While trying to survive, they aim to reach the White House to interview the president before he is overthrown.
Why you'll love it
Alex Garland's war journalism drama offers stunning cinematography and timely political commentary in a near-future America conflict.
A Different Man
Sebastian Stan, Miles G. Jackson, Patrick Wang
An aspiring actor undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance, but his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare.
Why you'll love it
This indie thriller explores identity and transformation with a compelling twist, generating serious buzz in critics' year-end lists.
Emilia PĂ©rez
Zoe Saldaña, Karla SofĂa GascĂłn, Selena Gomez
It follows three remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. Cartel leader Emilia enlists unappreciated lawyer Rita to help fake her death so that she can finally live authentically as her true self.
Why you'll love it
Jacques Audiard's audacious Mexican crime musical stands out as a daring, genre-defying film that generated significant critical conversation.