'Joker,' 'Venom: The Last Dance': Don't miss these October releases
As fall descends, the cinematic landscape is set to be dominated by a slew of high-profile releases. Following a year already marked by blockbusters like Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, October promises an exciting lineup of Hollywood films. Among these are eagerly awaited titles that fans have been anticipating for years. Here's a look at the movies hitting theaters in October 2024.
'Joker: Folie a Deux' and 'A Different Man' to premiere
Kicking off the month on October 2 is Joker: Folie a Deux, a sequel to Joaquin Phoenix's award-winning Joker. The film, set two years after the original, features Phoenix's character Arthur Fleck in Arkham State Hospital where he encounters Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga). Next is A Different Man, a psychological thriller starring Sebastian Stan. This film follows an actor who undergoes facial reconstruction surgery but faces unforeseen challenges when he loses his role. It's set for October 4 release.
'Terrifier 3,' 'The Apprentice,' 'We Live in Time'
On October 11, horror fans can look forward to Terrifier 3, the latest installment in the popular slasher franchise. Sharing this release date is The Apprentice, a biographical drama featuring Stan as young Donald Trump during his early years as a real estate businessman in New York. We Live in Time, a romance film starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh will hit theaters on October 18.
'Anora' and 'Smile 2' to light up screens
On October 18, audiences can also enjoy Anora, a comedy romance film that won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The story revolves around a young sex worker from Brooklyn who impulsively marries an oligarch's son. Sharing this release date is Smile 2, a horror sequel announced in 2023. The plot follows Skye Riley, a global pop phenomenon on her world tour as she begins to experience progressively horrifying hallucinations.
'Venom: The Last Dance' to conclude October releases
Closing the month on a high note is Venom: The Last Dance, set for release on October 25. This film, part of Sony's Spider-Man universe, follows Eddie and Venom as they confront a mysterious foe threatening the existence of remaining symbiotes. Starring Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, and Stephen Graham, this third installment in the series is expected to be a blockbuster hit.
