Year-end movie lineup: Epic adventures and thrilling debuts

The end of the year usually brings a wealth of movie premieres, and this season is no different. Hollywood has not disappointed and has prepared a strong end to the year, serving up hits that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There is something for everyone. Let's check together what will be worth waiting for in the last two months of 2024.

The end of 2024 will be a true feast for movie enthusiasts, full of emotions and great comebacks. The lineup includes epic spectacles and more intimate films that test the viewer's psychological endurance. Prepare to journey to amazing worlds from the comfort of a theatre seat.

"True Pain" tells the story of cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin), who travel to Poland together to honour the memory of their beloved grandmother. During this journey, full of discoveries related to family history and unknown places, they also try to rebuild their strained and complicated relationship.

Legendary director Ridley Scott returns with a sequel to his blockbuster set in ancient Rome. Paul Mescal plays Lucius, who, as a child, witnessed the death of Maximus, who was killed by his uncle Commodus. Now, full of determination, he steps into the arena as a gladiator to stand up against two emperors who ruthlessly rule Rome. The hero must confront a difficult past to find the strength and honour to restore the city to its people.

Two young women preaching the word of God find themselves in the home of Mr. Reed, played by Hugh Grant. The charming host quickly reveals his dark nature. All doors have been locked, and the women must solve puzzles testing their faith. A dangerous game of life and death begins in this house from nightmares. The film was made by the renowned A24 studio, which suggests high quality.

Students of Shiz University form a friendship in the fantastic Land of Oz. Their relationship reaches a crossroads when they encounter the Wizard of Oz. While Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, dreams of popularity and power, Elphaba prefers to stay true to her loved ones. Their adventures in Oz lead them to fulfil their destinies as the Good Witch of the South and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The action takes place 183 years before the events of Peter Jackson's original trilogy. The unexpected invasion by Wulf, a cunning and ruthless lord of the Dunlendings seeking to avenge his father's death, forces Helm and his people to fiercely defend themselves in the ancient fortress of Hornburg. This mighty fortress, the future Helm's Deep, becomes the last hope for survival. Faced with an increasing threat, Hera, Helm's daughter, must lead the resistance to repel a deadly enemy bent on their complete annihilation.

"Mufasa: The Lion King" tells the story of the tumultuous youth of the legendary king Mufasa and young Kiara, Simba's and Nala's daughter. Timon and Pumbaa also add their anecdotes, bringing the story of adventures and challenges to life. In flashbacks, we meet the young, orphaned Mufasa, whose fate changes when he encounters the royal heir, the lion Taka. Together, they embark on a journey to discover their destiny, with their bond tested by formidable adversaries.