December movies are among the favourite releases of film-goers each year, supplying theatres with silver screen gems across a wide variety of genres and offering an opportunity to snuggle in close during the frosty month. December’s releases offer a film for everyone from blockbusters to commercially viable Christmas releases and even a few Academy Award candidates sneaking their way into eligibility before the cutoff dates. So get your popcorn ready, we have chosen the best releases of December movies coming soon to Hong Kong.

Widows – 6 December

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen is back with his newest feature film, Widows.  The thriller features a cast of strong leading ladies – led by the ever-talented Viola Davis – who bring to life the story of four widows who must finish the heist their husbands lost their lives to. 

Aquaman – 20 December

Based on DC Comics’ long-running series, Aquaman is the latest superhero to hit the silver screen. Starring Game of Thrones favourite Jason Momoa, the film is guaranteed to be action-packed, as our hero must choose between the surface world and the underwater kingdom that is his legacy, all to prevent a devastating revolt.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – 20 December

Spider-Man goes digital in the latest installment to the fan-favourite series, and this time, Spidey is a whole new character as the film takes place in a shared multiverse called the “Spider-Verse”. The film’s animation takes viewers inside of a real-life comic book and offers new representation and depth to the cherished hero.

Mortal Engines – 20 December

Mortal Engines brings to life the debut novel in author Phillip Revve’s hit post-apocalyptic steampunk series set in a darkly futuristic London. New Zealand’s Christian Rivers – Longtime collaborator to Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson – makes his directorial debut with this sci-fi adventure flick. 

The Grinch – 27 December

Based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic Illumination, comes Universal Pictures’ reinterpretation of The Grinch. In the latest update to the childhood favourite comes a brightly animated feature with plenty of talent from its voice actors. Don’t be surprised if your little ones tell you one viewing wasn’t enough! 

Text: Bailey Atkinson