Comcast Is Trying to Be the New Netflix

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. When Comcast launched their online streaming service, Watchable, last fall, it wasn’t greeted with much fanfare. The service only had videos from places like VICE and Vox that you could get elsewhere online. But now, Watchable is following in the footsteps of Netflix and creating its own original content.

“Watchable Exclusives” will premiere original series from the service’s partners, like Refinery29, mitú and Cut.com. Refinery29’s show, Ballin on a Budget, will follow comedienne/rapper Awkwafina through NYC as she tries to live like a mogul with a pauper’s wallet. Later in the year, designer Rachel Antonoff will star on a show from POPSUGAR where she raids the spaces of people like Aidy Bryant and the REAL LIFE Lisa Frank.

Original content, as Netflix can attest, is one of the best ways to incite a cult following and ensure that your product can’t be replaced by the next thing that comes along. You can start watching the shows from Watchable’s iOS and Android apps or from a Comcast setbox, if you haven’t yet cut your cable.

Will you tune into Watchable’s new shows? Let us know @BritandCo!

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The best things around the holidays are the things that are comforting and familiar. To be surrounded by friends, family, tradition and delicious Thanksgiving appetizers is the best part of the season. So, in the spirit of all things warm and cozy, we rounded up six of the best Thanksgiving TV episodes from our favorite shows. Whether you’re into old-school Full House shenanigans or the modern mishaps of Modern Family, these are the six comfort shows that will make you laugh through all the (inevitable) holiday mishaps this weekend.

1. Full House on Hulu: We look back at season one of Full House with fond memories — mostly for this iconic episode wherein Joey constantly announces the arrival of “the miracle *cue trumpet sound* of Thanksgiving. “It’s not about how good the dinner turns out; it’s the fact that you even tried to roast a turkey.

2. Boy Meets World on Disney+: After learning about tribal prejudice in Africa, Cory and Shawn decide to combine family celebrations of Thanksgiving. The result is a touching but, of course, funny take on how different families celebrate in different ways. Reaching across the table is the new reaching across the aisle.

3. Friends on Max: You didn’t think we’d make it through this list without mentioning this Thanksgiving TV episode, did you? It’s the one where the gang relives terrible Thanksgivings of the past and Monica somehow gets a turkey on her head. Classic.

4. How I Met Your Mother on Hulu: Every year, Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to honor tradition. Our favorite tradition? Slapsgiving from HIMYM. The episode that started it all — and forever struck fear into Barney’s heart — is our favorite Thanksgiving episode from the nine-season run.

5. Modern Family on Hulu: It’s always nice when people pitch in and offer to help, but it can be impossible to know whether or not they’ll follow through. This hysterical holiday episode of Modern Family sees the clan end up *somehow* with three turkeys at the Thanksgiving table. At least there’s plenty of leftovers…

6. Gilmore Girls on Netflix: If you’re overbooked this Thanksgiving, just consider Lorelai and Rory, who celebrated four Thanksgivings in one day. Of course things go wrong, as they do with everybody’s Thanksgiving. It’s probably one of the most relatable episodes around holiday time. (Photo via Warner Bros.)

Any we missed? Let us know your favorite Thanksgiving episodes @BritandCo!

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If you're a rom-com fan who also can't get enough of Jane Austen's books, you've probably seen the Bridget Jones movies. The story (which is loosely based on Pride & Prejudice) follows the titular Bridget Jones, a 30-something who sets out on a mission to improve herself over the course of a year while she looks for a partner. And, in true romantic movie form, she keeps a diary the whole time. Not only can we rewatch the original trilogy as many times as we want, but we're also getting a fourth movie! Here's everything we know about Bridget Jones 4.

Will there be a Bridget Jones 4?

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Yes, Bridget Jones 4 is on its way! Deadline confirmed that the new movie, officially titled Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, is on its way. The film will follow Bridget in her early 50s as she juggles motherhood with all the other areas of her life. We don't know much else quite yet, but if it's anything like the rest of the series, Bridget Jones 4 is sure to have plenty of heart *and* humor.

When is Bridget Jones 4 coming out?

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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is scheduled to premiere on February 14, 2025. Romantic comedies are always the perfect choice for a Valentine's Day movie night, whether you're with your partner or celebrating with all your Galentines! Even though we have quite a way to go before we can watch the new movie, you can binge all three of the other Bridget Jones movies on Max now!

Is Mark Darcy in Bridget Jones 4?

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There's no word on whether Colin Firth's Mark Darcy will return for Bridget Jones 4, but never say never! We do know that Renée Zellweger will be back as Bridget Jones, and that we'll also see Hugh Grant return as Daniel Cleaver and Emma Thompson as Dr. Rawling. The movie also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and The White Lotus & One Day star Leo Woodall.

Is there a fourth Bridget Jones book?

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Yes, there's a fourth Bridget Jones book, but it might surprise you to know the order of the titles is different than the order of the movies! Helen Fielding published the Bridget Jones's Diary column in the British newspaper The Independent, then published a novel version in 1996. The first book was followed by The Edge of Reason in 1999, Mad About the Boy in 2013, and Bridget Jones's Baby: The Diaries in 2016.

The film series is made up of Bridget Jones's Diary in 2001, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason in 2004, Bridget Jones's Baby in 2016, and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy in 2025.

Who was the father of Bridget Jones baby?

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At the end of the Bridget Jones's Babymovie, we learn that Mark Darcy is the father of Bridget Jones's baby, and the couple ends up getting married!

Are you excited to see Leo Woodall in Bridget Jones 4? What do you hope to see in the movie? Follow us on Facebook for more pop culture news!

Listen, we're always down to watch a Halloween movie. We love how fun, colorful, and sometimes confusing they can be... and the fact that watching a flick is the perfect amount of time to make a dent in all our Halloween candy. We totally understand that not everyone enjoys only watching horror movies (we're talking about ourselves here) so we've got a good mix of streaming options that range from spooky fun to downright scary.

Gather all your ghouls together, prep some Halloween cocktails and Halloween treats, and curl up in front of these picks for a binge session that'll last you all night long.

Classic Halloween Movies

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Official Trailer: Scream (1996)

Scream

Sidney and her friends must outsmart a killer when they become his next target, and as more bodies show up, the friends go through the rules of horror films to help them survive.

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The Shining

Based on the novel by Stephen King, The Shining follows Jack Torrance, a winter caretaker who lives with his family at the Overlook Hotel. Things take a turn for the spooky when supernatural forces begin to drive Jack mad.

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Labyrinth (1986) Official Trailer - David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly Movie HD

Labyrinth

Sarah must go on a quest to save her brother from a goblin kingdom in this musical starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly

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Carrie (1976) - Official Trailer (HD)

Carrie

Carrie is a shy girl with no friends, and after she's humiliated at her senior prom, she unleashes her telekinetic powers on everyone and everything around her.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Official Trailer - Wes Craven, Johnny Depp Horror Movie HD

Nightmare on Elm Street

Teenagers on Elm Street start having nightmares with real world consequences after a spirit named Freddy Krueger starts invading their dreams.

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Ghostbusters (1984) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Ghostbusters

A trio of spirit exterminators must save New York City when it's invaded by ghosts in this iconic Halloween movie.

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Hocus Pocus (1993) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Hocus Pocus

The only thing that makes Max's new life in Salem a little bit easier is sharing a class with Allison. On Halloween, Max, Allison, and Max's sister Dani accidentally awaken three witches intent on stealing the souls of all the town's children.

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Halloween (1978) Trailer

Halloween

15 years after he killed his older sister, Michael Meyers returns to his hometown and stalks babysitter Laurie on Halloween night.

Kid Halloween Movies — Or Halloween Movies For Kids Of All Ages ;)

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Official Trailer #1 - (2004) HD

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

During their third year at Hogwarts, Harry, Ron, and Hermione must tackle werewolves, haunted houses, and a new mystery surrounding an escaped prisoner. Oh, and time travel.

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Scooby-Doo (2002) Official Trailer #1 - Sarah Michelle Gellar Movie

Scooby Doo

Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby investigate the Spooky Island resort...and end up uncovering a plot to unleash demons on the rest of the world.

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY | Official Trailer | Paramount Movies

The Addams Family

Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, and the rest of the Addams family must figure out what's going on with Uncle Fester when he returns from the Bermuda Triangle acting very differently than before.

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Muppets Haunted Mansion | Official Trailer | Disney+

Muppets Haunted Mansion

The Great Gonzo decides to spend the night inside the Haunted Mansion, and along with Pepé the King Prawn, the ghosts inside the mansion are swapped for the entire Muppets gang!

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Coraline (2009) Official Trailer - Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher Movie HD

Coraline

Coraline finds herself in an alternate reality when she goes through a hidden door in her home. As she makes her way back to our world, she has to use everything up her sleeve to protect her real parents from their alter egos.

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Coco - Official US Trailer

Coco

When Miguel defies his family's ban on music, he finds himself in the Land of the Dead and must team up with his great-great-grandfather to uncover the mysteries before them. Fair warning: this one's a tearjerker!

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It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

It's time for pumpkins, fall leaves, and Halloween parties! All Linus wants is to see the Great Pumpkin, but Charlie Brown is intent on trick or treating with their friends instead. Some fun times, hilarious misunderstandings, and even a lesson or two follow.

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Spooky Buddies Trailer

Spooky Buddies

Get your little ones in on the Halloween fun with this film that follows a group of talking puppies who must band together to stop Warwick the Warlock.

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The Haunted Mansion (2003)

The Haunted Mansion

Realtors Jim and Sara travel to a mansion with their kids, eager to make a deal. During their time there, they realize that the people they've met are actually ghosts haunting the place.

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Hocus Pocus 2 | Official Trailer | Disney+

Hocus Pocus 2

As soon as the credits roll on the original, press play on this sequel, which finds the Sanderson sisters back in Salem looking for revenge. Now it's up to three new teens to stop them before it's too late.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Official Trailer #1 - Animated Movie

Nightmare Before Christmas

Jack Skellington is king of Halloween Town, but when he discovers Christmas Town, he attempts to bring Christmas home. We're honestly not sure what time of year is best for watching this movie, but that just gives us an excuse to watch it twice.

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Halloweentown

When Marnie and her siblings arrive in Halloweentown, where spooky creatures are able to live normal lives, Marnie discovers something about herself: not only is she a witch like her grandma, but she has to learn to use her broomstick before evil takes over the town.

Halloween Horror Movies

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Heathers - Official Trailer HQ (1988)

Heathers

Veronica is tired of her clique (girls who are all named Heather) abusing their popularity. She decides to team up with bad boy J.D. to teach them a lesson, unintentionally leading to their deaths instead.

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FEAR STREET | A Film Trilogy Event | Official Trailer | Netflix

Fear Street

This slasher trilogy starts off in the year 1994, where a teen and her friends must conquer a force that's been plaguing their town for 300 years.

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Fresh | Official Trailer | Hulu

Fresh

Noa is ready to give up on online dating, and decides to give her number to the handsome man she meets in the grocery store. After a promising first date and romantic weekend getaway, Noa learns that her new boyfriend has some...unusual appetites.

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A Quiet Place (2018) - Official Trailer - Paramount Pictures

A Quiet Place

Living in a world overrun by monsters with super hearing, Lee and Evelyn have focused on survival, making a home for their family in the process. Things get complicated the closer they get to Evelyn's due date.

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A Quiet Place Part II (2021) - Final Trailer - Paramount Pictures

A Quiet Place II

The film picks right up where the first A Quiet Place leaves off, and the Abbott family has to leave their home — and enter new territory — as they run from the Death Angels.

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Us - Official Trailer [HD]

Us

An American family's beach vacation takes a turn for the terrifying when unsuspecting guests arrive: their own doppelgängers.

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Crimson Peak Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain Movie HD

Crimson Peak

This period piece follows a young heiress, who moves into the ancestral home of her new husband. Not only is the creepy home crumbling, but it's also hiding plenty of secrets.

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IT - Official Teaser Trailer

It

A group of outcasts living in Maine come together to form the "Losers Club" and fight against a shape-shifting monster preying on the greatest fears of people in town.

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MIDSOMMAR | Official Trailer HD | A24

Midsommar

After her family's death, Dani travels with a group of friends to Sweden for a festival that only happens once every 90 years. Once they arrive, they realize that it's actually a pagan cult.

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - Original Trailer (4K)

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Five teens' Texan weekend getaway takes a turn for the horrifying when they run into the chainsaw-weilding Leatherface and his family of cannibals. Now, the friends must fight for their lives if they have a chance at escape.

Funny Halloween Movies

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Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016 Movie – Tyler Perry) Official Trailer – ‘Trick Or Treat’

Boo! A Madea Halloween

Madea and her friends decide to stay home on Halloween to keep an eye on Brian's teen daughter. But it doesn't take long for things to turn spooky.

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The Munsters Trailer #1 (2022)

The Munsters

Lily is a Transylvania vampire who falls in love with Herman, a loveable monster that her father does not approve of.

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GOOSEBUMPS - Official Trailer (HD)

Goosebumps

Zach moves to Delaware and lives next door to author R.L. Stine and his teenage daughter Hannah. Zach, Hannah, and their new friend Champ must team up when Stine's fictional characters are relased.

More Great Halloween Movies To Watch

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Rebecca | Official Trailer | Netflix

Rebecca

A new bride moves into her husband's estate, where she has to live with his intimidating housekeeper and figure out what happened to his late wife.

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Secret Obsession | Official Trailer | Netflix

Secret Obsession

After Jennifer wakes up in the hospital with amnesia, her husband helps take care of her and get back to a normal life. It doesn't take long to realize that things aren't right, and she isn't as safe as she thought.

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READY OR NOT | Red Band Trailer [HD] | FOX Searchlight

Ready Or Not

A new bride's wedding night does not go as planned when she has to join her husband in a family tradition. What starts out as a game turns into a fight for survival.

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Practical Magic - Original Theatrical Trailer

Practical Magic

Sisters Sally and Gillian are witches who were raised by their aunt, learning practical magic as they got older. Now they're fighting to save their family and end the curse that brings the men they fall in love with to an untimely death.

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The School for Good and Evil | Official Trailer | Netflix

The School For Good And Evil

Best friends Sophie and Agatha are pretty sure their futures are set. Sophie spends her time dreaming about becoming a princess, while Agatha is much more moody and mysterious. But their arrival at the School for Good and Evil — especially once their roles are reversed — changes everything.

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Warm Bodies Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Zombie Movie HD

Warm Bodies

In this apocalyptic retelling of Romeo and Juliet, zombie R falls in love with Julie, a human. An unexpected side effect of falling in love? R begins to regain the humanity he lost.

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Sleepy Hollow (1999) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Sleepy Hollow

When an investigator in colonial New York works to figure out who's behind a series of murders, he learns that the culprit may be a vengeful — and headless — ghost.

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The Woman in the Window | Official Trailer | Netflix

The Woman In The Window

Amy Adams plays a psychologist who can't leave her home because of her agoraphobia. She becomes obsessed with her new neighbors when she watches one of them murder the other.

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Edward Scissorhands (1990) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Edward Scissorhands

Edward, a humanoid, is incompletely constructed and also has scissors for hands. He lives a solitary life until a woman knocks on his door and decides to introduce him to the rest of the world.

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After we binge watch all the best fresh and inspiring spring movies, and all the summer movies that capture the colorful, carefree nature of warmer months, it's time for fall movies! And the best part about these 2024 movies is, without a doubt, their casts. This year's fall flicks have some seriously big names attached to them (Pedro Pascal! Paul Mescal! Lady Gaga!), and they promise to be some of the best titles we've seen this year. Here are the most-anticipated fall movies to add to your watchlist in 2024.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice — In Theaters September 6, 2024

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This follow-up to Tim Burton's original Beetlejuice stars Jenna Ortega as Astrid, the daughter of Winona Ryder's iconic character Lydia. We don't have too many plot details about this fall movie, but considering Jenna promises Astrid is weird, it's safe to assume the movie plot will be just as strange as the original.

Beetlejuice 2 hits theaters September 6, 2024 and stars Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, Willem Dafoe, and Justin Theroux.

Transformers One — In Theaters September 13, 2024

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Given the success of Barbie and the latest Transformers movie (not to mention the fact we're getting Polly Pocket and Sims movies too!), toy-themed films will always be a good idea. This fall movie serves as an origin story between two characters we know and love — Optimus Prime and Megatron — and traces how they went from friends to enemies.

Transformers One is in theaters September 13 and stars Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Jon Hamm, Laurence Fishburne, and Keegan-Michael Key.

​The Wild Robot — In Theaters September 20, 2024

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Roz is a robot who gets shipwrecked on a deserted island. In an effort to adapt to its surroundings, Roz begins to form relationships with the animals it meets — including an orphaned (and very cute) baby goose. Watch The Wild Robot trailer here.

You can watch The Wild Robot in theaters September 20. The fall movie stars Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara, Bill Nighy, Matt Berry, Kit Connor, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, and Ving Rhames.

Joker: Folie à Deux — In theaters October 4, 2024

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Harley Quinn is back, and this time she's played by Lady Gaga (when can we get a reunion with Margot Robbie à la Spiderman: No Way Home?). Lady Gaga will star opposite Joaquin Phoenix's Joker and based on the first shots from the film, I'm going to be on the edge of my seat the entire time.

Joker 2 hits theaters October 4 and stars Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland, and Harry Lawtey.

Venom: The Last Dance — In theaters October 25, 2024

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Speaking of Spider-Man, we're getting another chapter in the Venom saga with Venom: The Last Dance. We know (thanks to the end of Venom 2) that this movie series has hopped on the multiverse train — and that Venom now knows about Peter Parker. This does not bode well for our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

Venom 3 hits theaters October 25 and stars Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Clark Backo.

Gladiator 2 — In Theaters November 22, 2024

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Paul Mescal headlines this huge blockbuster as Lucius, the son of the late Maximus (played by Russell Crowe in the original 2000 film), opposite Joseph Quinn and Pedro Pascal (who we'll see next year in Fantastic Four). So, I see your iconic "Are you not entertained?" and I raise you, "How are you not entertained?"

Gladiator 2 hits theaters November 22 and stars Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, and Derek Jacobi.

Moana 2 — In Theaters November 27, 2024

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This new Disney movie will see the return of Moana and Maui as they go on a brand new adventure. I didn't know anything could be crazier than returning the Heart of Te Fiti, but Moana 2 will see these beloved characters go on a quest across Oceania — to a part of the ocean.

Moana 2 premieres November 27 and stars Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwane Johnson.

Wicked Part 1 — In Theaters November 27, 2024

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One of this year's final fall movies is one of my most-anticipated. Jon M. Chu's follow-up to In The Heights and Crazy Rich Asians follows the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West, and has some majorly important themes about judgement, prejudice, and standing up for what's right. This movie couldn't come at a better time.

You can watch Wicked in theaters November 27, 2024. The movie stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, and Keala Settle.

Which of these 2024 fall movies are you most excited to see this year? Check out our list of the Most-Anticipated 2024 Movies and The Best New TV Shows to keep up with all the latest titles.

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If you've finished binging Wednesday and you've already seen Scream VI multiple times, you might be itching for a new Jenna Ortega project to watch. Well, we won't have to wait much longer for new images and clips because her newest movie, Beetlejuice 2, is already filming! Not only do we get to return to the wacky world of the 1988 film, but we also get to see Ortega as the daughter of Winona Ryder's Lydia, which might just be our favorite casting decision of the year. Here's everything we know about the fall movie.

What is Beetlejuice 2 about?

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We finally have some plot details thanks to The Hollywood Reporter! Winona Ryder's Lydia brings her daughter Astrid back to Winter River, and when Astrid finds the town scale model, she accidentally opens a portal to the afterlife. Now, both worlds are being thrown into chaos!

We're excited for Beetlejuice 2 to be another classic Tim Burton movie for one reason — he wanted to go "back to the basics." "I really enjoyed it," Tim Burton told The Independent. "I tried to strip everything and go back to the basics of working with good people and actors and puppets. It was kind of like going back to why I liked making movies.”

Movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, and (of course) the first Beetlejuice are cemented in pop culture history because of how stripped back they are. Considering Beetlejuice 2 features a lot of the same actors as the first movie, we're expecting it to continue the story of family and coming of age.

The First Look At "Beetlejuice 2"

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We finally have our first official look at Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Winona's Lydia is just as emo as she's always been (thank goodness), and I love to see the contrast between Lydia and Jenna Ortega's Astrid. Even though Astrid has similar tones and edge thanks to the dark overcoat and boots, I really like that we can see colorful stripes peeking out from underneath her coat. Now the real question is — whose funeral are they at?!

The first teaser gives us even more of an idea of what to expect from Beetlejuice 2. It's giving small town coming-of-age, it's giving Halloween, it's giving family drama. I can't wait!

And at CinemaCon 2024, Tim Burton said that coming back for Beetlejuice 2 was like “a big weird family reunion” (via The Hollywood Reporter). While a sequel to the original movie has been in talked about, actor Michael Keaton says this version of the script “finally it got right.” He also added: “I have to tell you this though, it’s really f*cking good.”

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We also have a look at Michael Keaton's Beetlejuice, who clearly hasn't changed a bit. I'm not sure what antics he'll rope Astrid and Lydia into this time, but I can't wait to find out.

Is Jenna Ortega going to be in Beetlejuice 2?

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Yes, Jenna Ortega will star in Beetlejuice 2! Jenna Ortega will star as the daughter of Winona Ryder's Lydia, and we're totally expecting this "It" girl to lead the film. In an interview with Vanity Fair, she reveals that her character's name is Astrid — which is brand new info!

"She’s weird, but in a different way and not in the way you’d assume," she says. "The relationship between Lydia and Astrid, [is] really strange because it’s a lot of catching up and putting the pieces together of what’s gone on in Lydia’s life since, which is nice, I think, for anybody who loves the character and is excited to see her again."

While Astrid isn't Lydia's polar opposite, Jenna does reveal we'll see them butt heads. "I wouldn’t say [Astrid's] bright and sunny at all," she continues. "She doesn’t go to the opposite end of the spectrum, but any kid who becomes a teenager wants to be removed from their parents. I think they instantly just fight whatever it is that their parent loves."

This leaked first look features Ryder and Ortega filming in Hertfordshire, England. You can see that Winona Ryder still has her iconic hairstyle from the original film, and that Jenna Ortega is wearing a wedding dress. We have so many questions!! Even though Ortega's dress is white instead of red or black, you can see that there is some peachy pink tulle in her dress. Even if her character seems different from Lydia, the two might just be more similar than we expect.

Who else is in the Beetlejuice 2 cast?

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In addition to Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder, we'll see Michael Keaton, Willem Dafoe, and Justin Theroux. Tim Burton will direct, Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg are producing, and Mike Alfred Gough and Miles Millar have written the script.

When is the Beetlejuice 2 release date?

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The Warner Bros. movie is scheduled for September 6, 2024. When the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes began, the movie had less than two days of filming left. “I feel grateful we got what we got. Literally, it was a day and a half,” Tim Burton told The Independentat the time. “We know what we have to do. It is 99 per cent done.”

Tim Burton confirmed in late November, via Instagram, that the movie had finished production: "Just finished shooting Beetlejuice. Thank you to everyone involved." Beetlejuice 2 is going to be the perfect fall movie, if you ask us.

What is Beetlejuice about?

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After Barbara and Adam die in a car accident, they wind up as ghosts unable to leave their home. When the Deetzes move into the home, Barbara and Adam try to scare them away, but only end up making things worse when they attract trickster spirit Beetlejuice. Watch the Beetlejuice trailer here!

Why can't you say Beetlejuice 3 times?

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When you say "Beetlejuice" three times, it summons the titular spirit to you. Be warned! Life is already crazy enough without the help of the supernatural, thank you very much.

Will there be a Beetlejuice 3?

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We don't have an official word on a third Beetlejuice movie yet (we haven't even seen the second one!), but if the new poster is any indication, I think we're totally getting a trilogy. The official name of Beetlejuice 2, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, means that we're getting closer to the original film's iconic phrase. You know, where you say Beetlejuice three times in a row? If we do get a third film, it would be incredible if it was called Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!

How old was Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice?

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Winona Ryder turned 16 years old during the filming of Beetlejuice. Jenna Ortega is already 21, but we wouldn't be surprised if her character is the same age as Lydia in the original.

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