This week in theaters, The Lord of the Rings makes its return to the big screen in a brand-new animated feature film, while Sony's Spider-Man Universe of Marvel Characters takes its last hunt. On streaming, Secret Level takes us back into the world of gaming, and on television, Yellowstone reaches its epic conclusion. Here is everything you need to watch this weekend.
'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim'
Where To Watch: In Theaters
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A sudden attack by Wulf, a ruthless Dunlending lord, forces Helm Hammerhand and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Helm's daughter, Héra, must lead the resistance against a deadly enemy who's intent on total destruction.
Aidan Kelley Next to DreamWorks' The Wild Robot, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is truly one of the most beautiful animated movies of the year. The anime stylization feels surprisingly fitting for the fantastical world of Middle-earth, and that goes double for the films' sometimes jaw-dropping action sequences.
The untold story behind Helm's Deep, hundreds of years before the fateful war, telling the life and bloodsoaked times of its founder, Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan.
Release Date December 13, 2024
Director Kenji Kamiyama
Runtime 134 Minutes
Main Genre Fantasy
Studio(s) New Line Cinema , Warner Bros. Animation , Sola Entertainment
'Secret Level' is best when these games try out storytelling in a new medium, rather than simply creating an ad for their product.
Secret Level is an anthology series featuring 15 stories, each set within iconic video game worlds, following unique narratives that delve into a variety of genres. From action-packed adventures to nostalgic reimaginings, the episodes connect through vibrant animation and imaginative storytelling, offering a fresh take on beloved games like Pac-Man, Dungeons & Dragons, and Mega Man.
Ross Bonaime: Secret Level is ultimately hit-or-miss, as one would expect from an anthology series, with the best episodes seizing the chance to tell exciting new stories within their worlds rather than trying to sell the audience on their games or the possibility of their own adaptations. The finest installments here just have fun with the few minutes they have, potentially finding new fans in the process. We love these games for their originality and attempts to show us something new, so it makes sense that Secret Level also works best when it embraces that sort of freedom and ambition in its episodes as well.
An anthology series featuring 15 stories, each set within iconic video game worlds, follows unique narratives that delve into a variety of genres. From action-packed adventures to nostalgic reimaginings, the episodes connect through vibrant animation and imaginative storytelling, offering a fresh take on beloved games like Pac-Man, Dungeons & Dragons, and Mega Man.
Release Date December 10, 2024
CastKeanu Reeves , Parry Shen , Ping Wu , Lydia Look , Nelson Lee , Feodor Chin , Rae Lim , Erin Yvette , Temuera Morrison , Patrick Schwarzenegger , Steve Blum , Noah Manzoor , Madeleine Knight , Laura Wohlwend , Delroy Atkinson , Umulisa Gahiga , Paul Ridley , Rita Estevanovich , Tracy Wiles , Arnold Schwarzenegger , Steven Pacey , Gabriel Luna , Arazou Baker
Seasons 1
Creator(s) Tim Miller
Production Company Blur Studio, Amazon MGM Studios
Yellowstone Season 5 (and likely the series) is coming to an end this weekend. It's been a long and challenging road for the Duttons, but it's one we'll remember for a long time.
Michael John Petty sets the stage for the show's final episode, saying: With only one episode of Yellowstone left, the flagship Dutton saga is nearing its fateful end. The deaths of both John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and Colby Mayfield (Denim Richards) have shaken the cast to their core, and with few avenues left to turn, Season 5, Episode 13, "Give the World Away," suggests that maybe doing just that is how the Dutton legacy is ultimately saved.
A ranching family in Montana faces off against others encroaching on their land.
This is allegedly Sony's last Spider-Man villain spin-off. Promise?
Sony Picture's latest Marvel film focuses on another iconic Spider-Man villain. Kraven's (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) complex relationship with his ruthless father starts him down a path of vengeance, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world but also one of its most feared.
According to Aidan Kelley, Kraven The Hunter is another poor attempt at the Spider-Manless Cinematic Universe: With five poorly critically received movies in a row, Kraven the Hunter really should have been the last attempt to right the ship. Instead, the film repeats the exact same mistakes that have been pointed out over and over again since the first Venom film. It's almost like a worst-hits compilation of all those movies' mistakes, with the poorly conceived idea of Venom, the barely coherent story of Morbius, and the baffling technical problems of Madame Web.
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Kraven the Hunter
Kraven the Hunter explores the origin story of Sergei Kravinoff, known as Kraven, as he navigates his tumultuous relationship with his father, Nikolai. This path of vengeance sets Kraven on a journey to become a formidable hunter with a reputation for fearsome brutality.
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