OPENING

“Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto: Interstella 5555” — (Concert, not rated, 93 minutes). The original 2003 film is made into music videos to go along with Daft Punk’s album “Discovery.”

“I am the Immaculate Conception” — (Documentary, not rated, 99 minutes). Provides a new interpretation of Mary’s role in the divine plan for world salvation, transporting viewers into the crucial moments in Mary and Jesus’ lives.

“Kraven the Hunter” — (Action, R, 127 minutes). Kraven’s relationship with his ruthless father drives him down a path of vengeance, making him want to be the best and most feared hunter in the world.

“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” — (Action, PG-13, 134 minutes). After an attack by Wulf, who is seeking vengeance for his father’s death, Helm Hammerhand and his people must take a stand in a building in Hornburg that is safe from attack. At the same time, Hammerhand’s daughter Héra leads the resistance against the deadly enemy.

ONGOING

“A Christmas Story” — (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.

“A Real Pain” — (Comedy, R, 90 minutes). Grade: B, Mark Meszoros. Old tensions resurface when two mismatched cousins tour Poland to honor their grandmother.

“André Rieu’s Christmas Concert” — (Concert, not rated, 165 minutes). A dazzling Christmas concert with André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra with special guest artists including Emma Kok.

“AXCN: Babymetal Legend-43 The Movie” — (Concert, not rated). Babymetal’s finale of their 2023-2024 world tour, which took place in Okinawa.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” — (Drama, not rated, 114 minutes). Grade: C, Katie Walsh. When six of the worst kids in the history of the world take over the town’s yearly Christmas performance, they may unwittingly teach the town the true meaning of Christmas.

“Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.” — (Drama, PG-13, 132 minutes). Risking his faith and fate to save millions of Jews from genocide, Dietrich Bonhoeffer joins a plot to assassinate Hitler as the world teeters on the brink of annihilation.

Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) — (Comedy, PG, 104 minutes). A green, revenge-seeking Grinch who lives on the outskirts of Whoville plans to ruin for all the people living in Whoville.

“Elf” — (Comedy, PG, 97 minutes). Buddy is a human who was adopted by and raised by elves in the North Pole. After finding out he was adopted, Buddy goes to New York to find his real father who doesn’t know he exists.

“Emilia Pérez” — (Comedy, R, 132 minutes). A lawyer in Mexico is asked to help a cartel boss retired and disappear forever by becoming the woman he always wanted to be.

“Flow” — (Adventure, PG, 88 minutes). Although Cat is a solitary animal, when his home is devastated by a flood, he must learn to live with other animals on the boat he found as a refuge.

“Get Away” — (Horror, R, 90 minutes). A family discovers that the island they are vacationing on is inhabited by a serial killer.

“Gladiator II” — (Action, R, 148 minutes). Grade: B Katie Walsh. Lucius must look to his past to find a way to return the glory of Rome to its people after it’s conquered by tyrannical emperors.

“Interstellar” IMAX Exclusive — (Adventure, PG-13, 169 minutes). A farmer, ex-pilot and a team of researchers pilot a spacecraft to find a new home for humans in case Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” — (Drama, PG, 130 minutes). A classic Christmas movie about George Bailey, who wants to commit suicide on Christmas Eve until an angel appears and shows him what life would have been if he never existed.

“The Man in the White Van” — (Thriller, PG-13, 105 minutes). In 1974 a white van stalks a young girl named Annie, but her parents dismiss her fears. Soon Annie’s life turns into a terrifying nightmare.

“Maria” — (Drama, R, 124 minutes). The world’s greatest opera singer, Maria Callas, confronts her identity and life as she lives out the last days of her life in Paris.

“Moana 2” — (Adventure, PG, 100 minutes). Grade: B, Katie Walsh. After Moana receives an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, she journeys to the far seas of Oceania and finds herself on an adventure unlike any adventure she has ever been on before.

“NCT Dream Mystery Lab: Dream()scape in Cinemas” — (Concert, not rated, 138 minutes). NCT Dream’s performance at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome.

“The Order” — (Crime, R, 114 minutes). Grade: B, Michael Phillips. After numerous armored car heists and bank robberies frighten communities in the Pacific Northwest, one FBI agent thinks the crimes were committed by domestic terrorists and not by financially motivated criminals.

“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.

“Pushpa: The Rule — Part 2” — (Action, not rated, 201 minutes). In the conclusion to the two-part drama, Pushpa and Singh continue their rivalry.

“Queer” — (Drama, R, 135 minutes). An American in his late 40’s is living a solitary life in the 1950’s in Mexico City but that changes when a young student arrives and he finally finds a meaningful connection with someone.

“Red One” — (Comedy, PG-13, 123 minutes). Grade: D, Katie Walsh. When Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole’s head of security and a world-famous bounty hunter go on a mission to save Christmas.

“The Return” — (History, R, 116 minutes). When Odysseus returns to Ithaca after 20 years, he finds his wife is being held prisoner and his son facing death by those vying to be king. Now he must rediscover his strength to win back his family and what he has lost.

“RM: Right People, Wrong Place” — (Documentary, not rated, 80 minutes). A look at the life of BTS’ leader RM as he works on his second solo album while navigating global stardom.

“Solo Leveling: Reawakening” — (Action, not rated, 121 minutes). After accepting a mysterious quest, Sung Jinwoo becomes the only awakening hunter who can level up.

“Venom: The Last Dance” — (Action, PG-13, 109 minutes). Grade: B-, Katie Walsh. While Eddie and Venom are on the run and being hunted by both their worlds, the duo is forced to make a decision that will end their last dance.

“Werewolves” — (Horror, R, 94 minutes). Scientists try to stop the mutation of a dormant gene that was placed into all humans a year ago by a super moon. Now the super moon is back and anyone who goes into the moonlight will be turned into werewolves.

“White Christmas” 70th Anniversary — (Musical, not rated, 125 minutes). A song and dance duo team up with a sister act to help a failing Vermont Inn in this Christmas classic.

“Wicked” — (Fairy Tale, PG, 160 minutes). Grade: B-, Katie Walsh. Elphaba’s and Glinda’s friendship reaches a crossroads after an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

“Y2K” — (Sci-Fi, R, 93 minutes). Grade: B-, Katie Walsh. When the clock strikes midnight, the night becomes crazy for two high schoolers who crashed a New Year’s 1999 celebration.

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

Carlotta Olson, The Denver Gazette