Biggest Movies Coming to Theaters December 2024

As the holiday season unfolds, December brings an exciting lineup of movies, including holdovers from Thanksgiving like Moana 2, Wicked, and Gladiator II. Alongside these blockbusters, new tentpole releases and limited platform debuts are set to captivate audiences. Don’t miss the Boxoffice Podcast's December preview for insights into this year’s award contenders.

Kraven the Hunter | Sony / Columbia

Release Date: December 13

Projected Domestic Opening Weekend: $20–$25M

"Once you're on his list, there's only one way off." Kraven the Hunter introduces another chapter in Sony’s expanding Spider-Man-adjacent universe. Following films like Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), this movie explores the gritty backstory of Sergei Kravinoff, one of Marvel’s most iconic antiheroes.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as Kraven, a role that marks his return to Marvel after portraying Pietro Maximoff in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). Directed by J.C. Chandor (Margin Call, A Most Violent Year), the film faced multiple delays before securing its December release. Positioned between major blockbusters, Kraven the Hunter promises to deliver an intense exploration of its titular character’s rise to infamy.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim | Warner Bros.

Release Date: December 13

Projected Domestic Opening Weekend: $7–$15M

The beloved Lord of the Rings series ventures back to the big screen with The War of the Rohirrim, an animated prequel helmed by renowned anime director Kenji Kamiyama. Set 183 years before Peter Jackson’s iconic trilogy, this story delves into the tale of Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan.

The plot follows Helm and his people as they make a daring last stand in the ancient fortress of the Hornburg, later known as Helm’s Deep. The Lord of the Rings franchise, which dominated the early 2000s box office, returns to theaters to rekindle the magic of Tolkien's world for a new generation.

Mufasa: The Lion King | Disney