A Glean movie guide
2024’s Must-Watch Movies
The best of the year so far.
From desert epics to emotional sequels, these are the year's defining cinematic moments.
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The movie list
- 01
Dune: Part Two
A visually stunning conclusion to the desert epic that demands to be seen on the largest screen possible.
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
- 02
Inside Out 2
A clever and touching exploration of teenage anxiety that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
- 03
Deadpool & Wolverine
A high-energy, R-rated romp that brings iconic heroes together for a meta-multiversal adventure.
A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine.
- 04
Anora
A wild and vibrant journey through Brooklyn that earned the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes.
A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.
- 05
The Wild Robot
A beautifully animated tale of survival and connection that is as heart-wrenching as it is visually inventive.
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
- 06
Challengers
A stylish and propulsive romantic drama set against the high-stakes world of professional tennis.
Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
- 07
Alien: Romulus
A terrifying return to the franchise's roots that blends claustrophobic horror with visceral sci-fi action.
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
- 08
Civil War
A provocative and intense look at a near-future conflict through the lens of dedicated war photographers.
In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.
- 09
Longlegs
A chilling and atmospheric occult thriller that has become one of the year's most talked-about horror hits.
FBI Agent Lee Harker is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer. As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.
- 10
Twisters
A thrilling, modern update to the disaster genre that delivers massive spectacle and charismatic leads.
As storm season intensifies, the paths of former storm chaser Kate Carter and reckless social-media superstar Tyler Owens collide when terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed. The pair and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.
- 11
Conclave
A tense and secretive psychological thriller that pulls back the curtain on the Vatican's most private ritual.
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
- 12
The Substance
A bold and grotesque body-horror satire that takes a sharp look at the obsession with youth and fame.
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.