The Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2019

 

Joker (Crime, Drama, Thriller)
October 4

 

An original standalone origin story of the iconic villain not seen before on the big screen, it's a gritty character study of Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society, and a broader cautionary tale.

Ad Astra (Adventure, Drama, Mystery)
September 20

 

Astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across an unforgiving solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father and his doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe.

Doctor Sleep (Horror)
November 8

 

Doctor Sleep is a 2019 American horror film directed by Mike Flanagan, based on the 2013 novel by Stephen King. Years following the events of "The Shining", a now-adult Dan Torrence (Ewan McGregor) meets a young girl (Kyliegh Curran) with similar powers as his and tries to protect her from a cult known as The True Knots who prey on children with powers to remain immortal.

Downton Abbey (Drama)
September 13

 

The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century.

Knives Out (Comedy, Crime, Drama)
November 27

A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Adventure, Fantasy)
Oct. 18

In the third decade of her movie career, Angelia Jolie has leaned into major franchises, including Kung Fu Panda, Marvel’s The Eternals (a new superhero film that arrives in 2020) and this Disney series, which zooms in on the Sleeping Beauty villain and turns her into an antihero. This sequel focuses on the mother-daughter relationship between Maleficent and Queen Aurora (Elle Fanning) as they struggle to protect their kingdom.