51 Films Premiering This Fall — Both In Theaters And On Streaming — That You'll Definitely Want To Check Out
1.Fall
Have you ever wanted to have a full-tilt panic attack while watching two people scale a giant-ass pole before getting trapped at the top? WELL, DO I HAVE A MOVIE FOR YOU! Fall sees best friends and adventure seekers Becky and Hunter climb 2,000 feet to the top of an abandoned radio tower, only to be stuck at the top with nothing but their skills to get them back down.
Starring: Grace Caroline Currey, Virginia Gardner, Mason Gooding, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
When it premiered: Aug. 12 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
2.Secret Headquarters
Charlie and his friends uncover the [INSERT TITLE OF MOVIE] for a renowned and powerful superhero while playing around after school. The twist? The Headquarters happens to be hidden under Charlie's house, insinuating that he might be closer in connection to the superhero than he ever believed possible.
Starring: Owen Wilson, Walker Scobell, Jesse Williams, Keith L. Williams, Momona Tamada, Charles Melton, and Michael Pe?a
When it premiered: Aug. 12 on Paramount+
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
3.Emily the Criminal
Aubrey Plaza in a drama? I know, I know! Here, she plays a college graduate who finds herself buried in more and more student loan debt before getting entangled in a credit card scam in order to make money.
Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and Gina Gershon
When it premiered: Aug. 12 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
4.Beast
It's a little like Jaws, but with a lion. At one point in the trailer, Idris Elba punches a lion in the face. I feel like that's all you really need to know.
Starring: Idris Elba, Iyana Halley, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Sharlto Copley.
When it premiered: Aug. 19 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
5.Orphan: First Kill
Everyone's favorite not-really-9-year-old is back and more bloodthirsty than ever. This film is a prequel, following events hinted at in the first film that led Esther to that fateful family. Also, Isabelle Fuhrman is iconic.
Starring: Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles, Rossif Sutherland, Hiro Kanagawa, and Matthew Finlan
When it premiered: Aug. 19 on Paramount+
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
6.The Invitation
In a movie I can only describe to you as "very much my shit," we have The Invitation. Basically, a young woman is tricked into attending a "family wedding," only to discover there are very dark forces at play. From the trailer alone, I'd say the film has major Ready or Not meets Van Helsing vibes.
Starring: Nathalie Emmanuel and Thomas Doherty
When it premiered: Aug. 26 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
7.Three Thousand Years of Longing
Based on short story The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye by A. S. Byatt, the story follows a doctor who uncovers a djinn who offers to grant her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Also, hey, it's Idris Elba again!
Starring: Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba.
When it premiered: Aug. 26 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
8.Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
Starring two of my absolute faves in a duo straight out of my dreams — Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown — this satirical mockumentary follows the aftermath of a scandal that rocked a megachurch. It already looks great, but if you need an extra reason to check it out: It was executive produced by Jordan Peele and Daniel Kaluuya!
Starring: Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown
When it premiered: Sept. 2 on Peacock
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
9.After Ever Happy
A film with a title that makes me feel a little bit like I'm having a stroke every time I read it, After Ever Happy is the third installment in the love story (?) of Hardin and Tessa as the two continue on in their rocky relationship.
Starring: Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin
When it premiered: Sept. 7 on Prime Video
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
10.Pinocchio
A little wooden puppet hopes to be a real boy. Chaos ensues. Donkey nightmares. You know the story.
Starring: Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, Giuseppe Battiston, Luke Evans, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Keegan-Michael Key
When it premiered: Sept. 8 on Disney+
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
11.Barbarian
A young woman arrives at a rental house she's booked, only to discover it's already being occupied by a stranger who also booked the same house...and, trust me, it just gets weirder from there. Go to this one with no spoilers, if you can!
Starring: Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsg?rd, and Justin Long
When it premiered: Sept. 9 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
12.Medieval
This intense period drama follows Jan Zizka, a warlord who never lost a battle, detailing his rise to become a fearsome military commander. Also, the costumes!!!
Starring: Ben Foster, Sophie Lowe, Til Schweiger Matthew Goode, and Michael Caine
When it premiered: Sept. 9 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
13.House of Darkness
When two strangers strike up a flirtationship at a local bar, things take a dark turn when the man escorts the woman home to her massive-but-secluded estate. Also, hey, it's Justin Long again!
Starring: Justin Long, Kate Bosworth, Gia Crovatin, and Lucy Walters
When it premiered: Sept. 9 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
14.Clerks III
In this nostalgia-packed meta-fest, we see Randal Graves decide to make a movie about his life working at the Quick Stop after surviving a heart attack, and you already KNOW this one will be filled with all kinds of fun cameos!
Starring: Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Trevor Fehrman, Austin Zajur, Jason Mewes, Rosario Dawson, and Kevin Smith
When it premiered: Sept. 13 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
15.The Retaliators
A pastor searches for answers in the brutal murder of his daughter, but gets more than he bargained for as he slowly begins to uncover the truth. And, y'all, this movie's soundtrack is wild.
Starring: Michael Lombardi, Marc Menchaca, and Joseph Gatt
When it premiered: Sept. 14 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
16.The Woman King
Set in the 1820s, this epic details the true story of the Agojie — an all-female warrior unit who protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey.
Starring: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega.
When it premieres: Sept. 16 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
17.See How They Run
After a crew member is murdered on the set of an upcoming movie production, a skeptical inspector and rookie constable team up to take on the mystery — but nothing is as it seems. Also, this cast, though?!
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, Ruth Wilson, Reece Shearsmith, Harris Dickinson, and David Oyelowo
When it premieres: Sept. 16 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
18.Pearl
In a surprise prequel that was filmed in secret during the production of X, we get to examine what exactly makes Pearl tick and what got her into the murderous circumstances she found herself in down the line.
Starring: Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland, and Emma Jenkins-Purro
When it premieres: Sept. 16 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
19.Goodnight Mommy
In an American remake of the 2014 Austrian film that gave me nightmares, twin boys see their mother come home from a mysterious surgery acting not quite herself. The question is...is she really even their mother?
Starring: Naomi Watts, Peter Hermann, Cameron Crovetti, and Nicholas Crovetti
When it premieres: Sept. 16 on Prime Video
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
20.Do Revenge
Loosely based on Alfred Hitchcock's classic Strangers on a Train (no, really!), Do Revenge sees two girls seek to enact revenge on each other's nemeses to avoid drawing any suspicion to themselves. It's a perfect plan until, of course, it's not.
Starring: Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, Rish Shah, Sophie Turner, and Austin Abrams
When it premieres: Sept. 16 on Netflix
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
21.Blonde
Adapted from the novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, Blonde follows a fictionalized version of the life of Hollywood mega-star Marylin Monroe and her nightmarish private life off screen. This film is also the first NC-17-rated film to be released via a streaming service, so buckle up for that.
Starring: Ana de Armas, Adrien Brody, Bobby Cannavale, Xavier Samuel, and Julianne Nicholson
When it premieres: Sept. 16 on Netflix
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
22.Don't Worry Darling
A film with a press tour so chaotic, it's almost hard to remember there's an actual movie attached to it, this thriller appears to be equal parts The Stepford Wives and The Truman Show with promised twists aplenty.
Starring: Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne, Nick Kroll, and Chris Pine
When it premieres: Sept. 23 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
23.Blank
An author with writer's block (relatable) checks into an A.I.-led retreat (unreliable) for creatives in her situation, with promises of results. However, if the poster and/or trailer are any indication, writer's block quickly becomes the least of her worries. Also, Wayne Brady?!
Starring: Rachel Shelley, Heida Reed, and Wayne Brady
When it premieres: Sept. 23 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
24.Luckiest Girl Alive
A successful woman's life begins to crumble around her after a true crime documentary reopens old wounds around a tragedy at her high school.
Starring: Mila Kunis, Finn Wittrock, Scoot McNairy, Thomas Barbusca, Jennifer Beals, and Connie Britton
When it premieres: Sept. 30 on Netflix
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
25.Smile
Smiles are killing people — well, kind of. After witnessing a terrifying event involving one of her patients, a doctor is forced to figure out what exactly is going on, while not getting caught up in the supernatural madness herself.
Starring: Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Caitlin Stasey, Kal Penn, and Rob Morgan
When it premieres: Sept. 30 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
26.Bros
If you're tired of all the horror movies, might I suggest you take a break with a nice little romantic comedy mid-spooky season?! An out and proud museum curator is tasked with writing a rom-com about a gay couple, all while falling in love himself along the way.
Starring: Bowen Yang, Harvey Fierstein, Luke Macfarlane, Ts Madison, Monica Raymund, Guillermo Díaz, Guy Branum, Amanda Bearse, and Jim Rash
When it premieres: Sept. 30 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
27.Hocus Pocus 2
Honestly, I shouldn't even have to write anything here to make you want to see this. Just watch it, you know your nostalgic ass wants to!!!
Starring: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, and Doug Jones
When it premieres: Sept. 30 on Disney+
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
28.My Best Friend's Exorcism
Based on the novel of the same name by Grady Hendrix, the plot is in the title. No, really. After Abby's best friend Gretchen disappears into the woods one night, she comes back...different — yeah, let's go with "different" — prompting Abby to believe her bestie may, in fact, be possessed by a demon.
Starring: Elsie Fisher, Amiah Miller, Cathy Ang, Rachel Ogechi Kanu, and Christopher Lowell
When it premieres: Sept. 30 on Prime Video
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
29.God's Creatures
When mother tells a lie, she initially believes she's protecting her son; however, as the truth unravels, it threatens to tear apart the small fishing community their family lives in.
Starring: Emily Watson, Paul Mescal, and Aisling Franciosi
When it premieres: Sept. 30 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
30.Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Based on the beloved children's story of the same name by Bernard Waber, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is, in fact, a children's film about a "house-dwelling crocodile." But I grew up in Florida, so this is actually a horror movie for me.
Starring: Shawn Mendes, Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy, and Brett Gelman
When it premieres: Oct. 7 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
31.The Visitor
A man moves with his wife back to her childhood home after they experience "a series of tragedies." While there, he discovers a painting of a man who looks exactly like him, and his life quickly unravels as he attempts to uncover the man's true identity.
Starring: Finn Jones, Jessica McNamee, Dane Rhodes, and Donna Biscoe
When it premieres: Oct. 7 on Digital and on Demand
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
32.Terrifier 2
Art the clown is back and even more nightmare-inducing than ever in this sequel my therapist has likely been dreading for years! Also, Chris Jericho's in this?! Is he going to bust out "the walls of Jericho" on this clown or no, because if not, IDK what the point here is?!
Starring: Felissa Rose, David Howard Thornton, Griffin Santopietro, Lauren LaVera, and Chris Jericho
When it premieres: Oct. 6 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
33.Halloween Ends
The final film in the Halloween reboot saga is here! Plus — speaking of weird pro wrestling references — does this not look like a PPV promotional poster? Laurie Strode vs. Michael Myers in a steel cage (not really, but I wish)!
Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, James Jude Courtney, Andi Matichak, Will Patton, and Kyle Richards
When it premieres: Oct. 14 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
34.Till
Till tells the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley's persistent pursuit of justice for Emmett Till, her 14-year-old son who was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi in 1955.
Starring: Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Haley Bennett, and Whoopi Goldberg
When it premieres: Oct. 14 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
35.The School for Good and Evil
Based on the novel of the same name by Soman Chainani, The School for Good and Evil sees two friends taken to a fairytale world where they are taught to be princesses — or the villains that terrorize them.
Starring: Sophia Anne Caruso, Sofia Wylie, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Flatters, Kit Young, Peter Serafinowicz, Kerry Washington, and Charlize Theron
When it premieres: Oct. 19 on Netflix
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
36.Black Adam
The long-awaited DC Comics antihero finally makes his way to the big screen! For those not in the know, Black Adam was also granted the powers of Shazam, not unlike Billy Batson of (you guessed it) Shazam! However, he's elected to use his powers ~a little~ differently. While he was killed thousands of years before our time, he's awoken in modern day by an unfortunate group of explorers who accidentally unleash his chaos onto the world.
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Bodhi Sabongui, and Pierce Brosnan
When it premieres: Oct. 21 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
37.My Policeman
Based on the novel of the same name by Bethan Roberts, My Policeman is set in the 1950s and follows the story of a gay policeman named Tom who is forced to hide his sexuality. He eventually marries a schoolteacher while being romantically entangled with a museum curator.
Starring: Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Gina McKee, Linus Roache, David Dawson, and Rupert Everett
When it premieres: Oct. 21 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
38.The Banshees of Inisherin
The In Bruges pairing is back, this time in a film about defining and navigating friendship. When one man suddenly and inexplicably ends his lifelong friendship with the other, it proves to have consequences for them both.
Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, and Barry Keoghan
When it premieres: Oct. 21 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
39.Prey for the Devil
This sure-to-be-spooky flick is about Sister Ann, who becomes the first female exorcist to face a frightening rise of demonic possessions. However, the more she uncovers about these sinister situations, the more she begins to wonder whether she's answering a call from God or...something else.
Starring: Jacqueline Byers, Colin Salmon, Christian Navarro, Lisa Palfrey, Nicholas Ralph, Virginia Madsen, and Ben Cross
When it premieres: Oct. 28 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
40.Run Sweetheart Run
![A single mother set up on a blind date by her boss is pleased to find that the man is everything she'd hoped he'd be — until he's not. After their night together takes a turn, our protagonist must escape him on foot, all while navigating the streets of Los Angeles.Starring: Ella Balinska, Pilou Asb?k, Clark Gregg, Aml Ameen, Dayo Okeniyi, Betsy Brandt and Shohreh AghdashlooWhen it premieres: Oct. 28 on Prime Video[There is no trailer for this film yet, but we will update once there is!]](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hcZAqEVN8KfhA5q7iGMpmQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQwMg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/58d41303d0b06680a307bf809e1a9c7a)
A single mother set up on a blind date by her boss is pleased to find that the man is everything she'd hoped he'd be — until he's not. After their night together takes a turn, our protagonist must escape him on foot, all while navigating the streets of Los Angeles.
Starring: Ella Balinska, Pilou Asb?k, Clark Gregg, Aml Ameen, Dayo Okeniyi, Betsy Brandt and Shohreh Aghdashloo
When it premieres: Oct. 28 on Prime Video
[There is no trailer for this film yet, but we will update once there is!]
41.I'm Totally Fine
In this out-of-this-world comedy, a woman takes a solo trip after the death of her friend, only to return and find her deceased friend standing in her kitchen, very much alive and claiming to be an extraterrestrial.
Starring: Jillian Bell, Natalie Morales, Blake Anderson, Harvey Guillén, and Kyle Newacheck.
When it premieres: Nov. 4 in theaters
[There is no trailer for this film yet, but we will update once there is!]
42.The Estate
Toni Collette. (That's it, that should be enough to get you to see this one.)
Starring: Toni Collette, Anna Faris, Kathleen Turner, David Duchovny, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Ron Livingston
When it premieres: Nov. 4 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
43.Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
This not-so-true true story aims to be a satire of over-the-top biopics, while also loosely (very loosely) being based on the life and career of the beloved performer Weird Al. what's your favorite Weird Al song? Tell me in the comments below and prove you're reading this whole post! (I think mine is still "The Saga Begins," though "White & Nerdy" runs a close second.)
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, Toby Huss, Julianne Nicholson, and Quinta Brunson
When it premieres: Nov. 4 on Roku
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
44.Falling for Christmas
Lindsay Lohan is back and giving us some holiday cheer with a brand-new romantic comedy. After a freshly engaged heiress has a skiing accident that results in her losing her memory, she's taken care of by a charming cabin owner and his young daughter. (There are no stills from the film available yet, so instead, here's a pic of Lindsay Lohan on the red carpet, because why not?)
Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Chord Overstreet. George Young, Jack Wagner, and Olivia Perez.
When it premieres: Nov. 10 on Netflix
[There is no trailer for this film yet, but we will update once there is!]
45.Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Easily the most anticipated film of the year (for me at least), we finally return to Wakanda! While little is known for certain about where the second installment will take us, the trailer alone is guaranteed to make you cry — so be prepared for what the entire feature will do!
Starring: Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Florence Kasumba, Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman, and Angela Bassett
When it premieres: Nov. 11 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
46.She Said
This biographical drama tells the true story of the journalists who broke the story of Hollywood's most extensive sexual misconduct scandal, exposing Harvey Weinstein.
Starring: Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan
When it premieres: Nov. 18 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
47.Taurus
In a meta moment, the Machine Gun Kelly–starring Taurus follows a musician as he searches for inspiration to write one last song.
Starring: Colson Baker, Maddie Hasson, Demetrius "Lil Meech" Flenory, Megan Fox, Ruby Rose, Scoot McNairy, Lil Tjay, and Naomi Wild.
When it premieres: Nov. 18 in theaters
[There is no trailer for this film yet, but we will update once there is!]
48.Nanny
This horror film follows an undocumented Senegalese immigrant who works as a nanny for a rich family in Manhattan, hoping to use the money she earns to bring her son over to the States. However, when strange happenings begin haunting her, it threatens her plans.
Starring: Anna Diop, Michelle Monaghan, and Sinqua Walls
When it premieres: Nov. 23 in theaters and Dec. 16 on Prime Video
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
49.Bones and All
It's a coming-of-age horror film about two young cannibals in love, and it got a standing ovation for eight and a half minutes at the Venice Film Festival when it premiered!
Starring: Taylor Russell, Timothée Chalamet, Mark Rylance, Michael Stuhlbarg, André Holland, Chlo? Sevigny, Jessica Harper, and David Gordon Green
When it premieres: Nov. 23 in theaters
You can watch the trailer for the film here:
50.Christmas with the Campbells
In a fun twist on a classic Christmas romantic comedy, Christmas with the Campbells sees a young woman dumped right before the holidays, but she's still convinced to spend Christmas with her now-ex's family while he's away. (There are no stills from the film available yet, so instead, here's a pic of Brittany Snow on the red carpet because why not?)
Starring: Brittany Snow, Justin Long, Alex Moffatt, Julia Duffy, George Wendt, and JoAnna Garcia Swisher
When it premieres: Dec. 2 in theaters and on AMC+
[There is no trailer for this film yet, but we will update once there is!]
51.Women Talking
Ending on an incredible ensemble cast, we have Women Talking. Based on the novel of the same name by Miriam Toews, this drama follows a group of women in a religious community seeking to "reconcile their reality with their faith."
Starring: Miriam Toews, Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand
When it premieres: Dec. 2 in theaters
[There is no trailer for this film yet, but we will update once there is!]
