Come gather where it’s warm, cozy and all lit up! Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly matinee or a night off from shopping, we’ve got the perfect movie picks just for you.
What’s the ultimate holiday movie?
Everybody has a favorite, whether it’s heart-warming family film like Miracle on 34th Street or a more ironic take on the season like Scrooged. Here’s a super clip of some of our favourite holiday classics.
Christmas movie madness
We made a short list of the season’s most beloved movies and created a series of Facebook polls to get you to help us pick what should be at the top of the tree! It felt ruthless to pit classic holiday flicks against one another through the season, but we did it.
See how it all went down here.
Need a refresher? Snuggle up on the couch and catch up on those holiday classics. Visit the Cineplex store to rent or buy new releases and time-honoured faves such as Home Alone and Die Hard.
Family is the reason for the season, and a trip to the movies is a great way to spend quality time together. Gather the gang to see these picks that are suitable for “kids from one to 92.”
Cats
Release date: December 20
A live-action adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, this version has a cast — including Taylor Swift, Dame Judi Dench, Jennifer Hudson, Idris Elba, Rebel Wilson, Jason Derulo and Sir Ian McKellen — that appeals to audiences of all ages.
Jennifer Hudson takes us inside the furry, fantastic world of Cats.
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Playmobil
Release date: December 6
This animated adventure movie tells the story of a young girl who must venture into the world of Playmobil to rescue her brother, Charlie. The film stars Jim Gaffigan, Adam Lambert, Kenan Thompson, Meghan Trainor and Daniel Radcliffe.
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There are lots of other family-friendly events taking place at Cineplex this season.
Check out our Family Favourites and Flashback Film series presentations of Arthur Christmas, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and The Polar Express 3D. You can also see the Bolshoi Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Or, for a special treat, watch the extended edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings. We are presenting a LOTR marathon of all three films on Saturday, January 4*. Or you catch the trilogy individually with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring from December 20 to 26, The Two Towers from December 27 to January 2, and The Return of the King from January 3 to 9.
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Even the most enthusiastic elf needs a little break from planning, cooking and navigating crowded malls. Find the perfect way to escape right here.
Knives Out
Release date: November 27
This sardonic murder mystery tells the story of a family gathering gone wrong and the master sleuth sent to investigate the death of the patriarch. Rian Johnson directed an all-star ensemble that includes Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ana de Armas, Michael Shannon, Lakeith Stanfield, Don Johnson and Christopher Plummer.
Daniel Craig and the cast of Knives Out dish on the fun of making a fresh take on a whodunit.
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Jumanji: The Next Level
Release date: December 13
It’s game on! in the latest version of this fantasy adventure flick. Once again, our fab four (led by Dwayne Johnson) must fight to save the fantastical world of Jumanji. But this time, they are joined by two new players, portrayed by Danny Glover and Danny DeVito.
The director and cast of Jumanji: The Next Level on finding new ways to play the game.
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If the festive spirit makes you feel all “bah, humbug,” we’ve got a place for you to hide in the dark…but we can’t promise not to raise your spirits just a little.
Black Christmas
Release date: December 13
Someone is killing the sorority girls of Hawthorne College, but the killer is about to discover that this generation of women fights back. This slasher film, directed by Sophia Takal, will be on every horror fan’s wish list.
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The ghosts of Christmas past
We love to see characters evolve over the course of a story. That’s why two of the most celebrated holiday movies feature seemingly irredeemable villains undergoing a change of heart. This December, stop by your local Cineplex to revisit Bill Murray’s cynical TV executive in the 1988 comedy Scrooged. Or for a more family-friendly favourite, take in Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, in the big-screen version of the animated TV classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Scrooged - Flashback Film Series
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch - Family Favourites
Bring on all the feels this winter with a romcom or a tear-inducing coming-of-age drama.
Last Christmas
Release date: November 8
Uninspired Kate (Emilia Clarke) works year-round as an elf at a holiday-themed shop in London, U.K. But Christmas doesn’t come alive until she meets the super cheerful Tom (Henry Golding).
More than a holiday romcom: Why Last Christmas is an unexpected gift from George Michael.
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Little Women
Release date: December 25
Directed by Greta Gerwig, this period drama is the eighth on-screen adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 book, perhaps the original young adult novel. Modern fans will still connect to the enduring story of the March sisters — played by Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Eliza Scanlon — as they grow up and go out into the world.
Greta Gerwig reunites with Lady Bird stars for a new take on Little Women.
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For more emotional experiences, look no further than these unique events at Cineplex.
On December 4th and 8th, see Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench take the stage in The Winter’s Tale, broadcast from the Garrick Theatre in London, U.K. Starting December 7, watch a screening of The Met’s production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, directed by Julie Taymor, who brought The Lion King to Broadway. This enchanting show uses puppetry to bring dancing bears, flying birds — and even a giant serpent — to life. Or, starting December 31, celebrate the landmark birthday of a musical maestro with André Rieu: 70 Years Young, a cinema-only party featuring some of his most incredible performances.
