Author: Brian Truitt, USA TODAY

Icon meets icon when Kurt Russell wears the magic hat and bushy beard of an adventurous Santa Claus in Netflix’s “The Christmas Chronicles.”

Though ‘Creed II’ lacks the magic of the 2015 hit, Michael B. Jordan shines amid stories of fathers and sons that deepen the ‘Rocky’ mythos.

‘The Favourite’ is Yorgos Lanthimos’ delightful, wacky take on the stuffy costume drama and a showcase for Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz.

With major ties to the ‘Harry Potter’ mythology come J.K. Rowling’s big reveals in ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.’ (Spoilers ahead!)

Viola Davis heads an impressive cast in the twisty crime drama ‘Widows,’ Steve McQueen’s explosive and savvy take on the familiar heist genre.

Trading goofy charm for darker leanings, ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ makes a grand move toward tying into ‘Harry Potter’ mythology.

Santa’s on his way, so map out your holiday viewing to include these 10 movies, from ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and ‘Creed’ sequels to the new ‘Mary Poppins.’

Jamie Lee Curtis faces off with Michael Myers in the new ‘Halloween’ and only one is left standing. Let’s discuss their final(?) showdown. (Spoilers!)

With scary movie season in full swing, here’s a viewer’s guide to fall’s new horror films, including the return of Jamie Lee Curtis in ‘Halloween.’

Get ready to return to theaters this fall for the 10 films you absolutely must see, from popcorn flicks (‘The Predator’) to Oscar bait (‘First Man’).