OPENING

“The Boy and the Heron” — (Animation, PG-13, 124 minutes). In this semi-autobiographical fantasy from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, a young boy ventures into a world of the living and the dead.

“Eileen” — (Drama, R, 97 minutes). Based on the book by Ottessa Moshfegh, a woman’s friendship with a co-worker at the prison facility where they work takes an ominous turn.

Max Lucado’s “Because of Bethlehem” — (Concert, not rated 105 minutes). Based on his book, Max Lucado brings the message that Christmas is more than just a tree and presents with performances by star-studded artists.

“The Metropolitan Opera: Florencia en el Amazonas” — (Opera, not rated). A live broadcast of opera performed at The Metropolitan Opera.

“The Perfect Christmas” — (Comedy, not rated, 96 minutes). A family experiences pranks, criminal activity and misadventures that may ruin their perfect Christmas.

“Waitress the Musical” — (Comedy, not rated, 144 minutes). The Tony-nominated Broadway musical about a pie baker with big dreams comes to the big screen.

ONGOING

“A Christmas Story” 40th Anniversary — (Comedy, PG, 83 minutes). Movie is set in the 1940s about a boy named Ralphie who tries to convince his parents, teacher and Santa Claus to get him a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun for Christmas.

“All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt” — (Drama, PG, 93 minutes). An exploration of one woman’s life in Mississippi.

“Die Hard” (Rerelease) — (Action, R, 132 minutes). A police officer tries to save his estranged wife and others who were taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party.

“Dream Scenario” — (Comedy, R, 102 minutes). A man’s life is turned upside down when strangers start seeing him in their dreams.

“Fallen Leaves” — (Comedy, not rated, 81 minutes). Two lonely people searching for love meet at a karaoke bar, but their path to happiness is filled with obstacles like lost phone numbers, mistaken addresses and a stray dog.

“Five Nights at Freddy’s” — (Horror, PG-13, 110 minutes). Grade: B-, Mark Meszoros. During his first night on the job, a security guard learns what really happened at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.

“Godzilla Minus One” — (Action, PG-13, 125 minutes). Grade: B, Katie Walsh. After the war ends, Japan faces a new threat by a monster in the form of Godzilla that has the power of the atomic bomb.

“The Holdovers” — (Comedy, R, 133 minutes). Grade: A-, Michael Phillips. A cranky teacher at a prep school has to stay on campus for the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go.

“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” — (Action, PG-13, 157 minutes). Grade: B-, Katie Walsh. After Coriolanus Snow reluctantly agrees to mentor a tribute for the 10th Hunger Games, he finds that he is developing feelings for the female from the impoverished District 12.

“Killers of the Flower Moon” — (Crime, R, 207 minutes). Grade: A, Katie Walsh. Based on the David Grann bestseller, the story tells of what came to be known as the Reign of Terror, depicting the 1920s murders of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation.

“Love Actually” 20th Anniversary — (Comedy, R, 135 minutes). Follows the love lives of eight couples during the month before Christmas.

“The Marvels” — (Action, PG-13, 105 minutes). Grade: B-, Katie Walsh. Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau must work together to save the universe after all their powers get entangled.

“May December” — (Drama, R, 113 minutes). A married couple cracks under pressure when an actress gets with them to do research for a film about their tabloid romance that fascinated the nation 20 years ago.

“Napoleon” — (Action, R, 158 minutes). Grade: A-, Katie Walsh. The story of the rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his volatile relationship with his wife.

“NCT Nation: To the World in Cinemas” — (Concert, not rated, 103 minutes). NCT shares their music with the world.

“Next Goal Wins” — (Comedy, PG-13, 103 minutes). Down-on-his-luck coach Thomas Rongen tries to turn the world’s worst soccer team around.

“Oppenheimer” — (Biography, R, 180 minutes). Grade: B-, Katie Walsh. The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb.

“The Polar Express” — (Animation, G, 100 minutes). A doubting young boy goes on a magical train ride to the North Pole and learns about bravery, friendship and the spirit of Christmas.

“Radical” — (Drama, PG-13, 125 minutes). A frustrated teacher in a Mexican town plagued by violence and neglect tries a radial new method to unlock his students’ potential.

“Raging Grace” — (Drama, not rated, 99 minutes). A dark secret may destroy an undocumented Filipina’s secure life that she has built for her and her daughter.

“Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” — (Music, not rated, 168 minutes). Follows Beyoncé’s performances during her Renaissance World Tour.

“Saltburn” — (Comedy, R, 127 minutes). A student at Oxford University is invited to his classmate’s family estate and it becomes a summer never to be forgotten.

“The Shift” — (Sci-Fi, PG-13, 115 minutes). After his survival is threatened by the Benefactor, Kevin fights to return back to his world and the woman he loves.

“Silent Night” — (Action, R, 104 minutes). Grade: C-, Katie Walsh. After witnessing his young son’s death from a gang’s crossfire, the grieving father takes revenge on the gang on Christmas Eve.

“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” — (Music, PG-13, 168 minutes). A cinematic view of Taylor Swift’s history-making tour.

“Thanksgiving” — (Horror, R, 107 minutes). Grade: C, Katie Walsh. A Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Mass., after a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy.

“Trolls Band Together” — (Animation, PG, 92 minutes). While becoming a couple, Poppy finds out that Branch was once part of a boy band with his brothers, Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. After Floyd is kidnapped, Poppy and Branch try to be reunited with his other brothers and rescue Floyd.

“Wish” — (Animation, PG, 92 minutes). Grade: C, Katie Walsh. When Asha makes a wish, a little ball of energy named Star appears and together they must confront the Ruler of Rosas to save the community.

Editor’s note: Please contact individual movie theaters for showtimes and other movies added after list was compiled.

Carlotta Olson, The Denver Gazette