The past two years have definitely NOT been a walk in the park and it can get pretty overwhelming and make you crave some temporary escape. Lucky for you, we made this neat list of the best 2021 movies to watch for some downtime before the year ends.
Top 10 Movies to Watch out For
November 2021 Movies to Watch
Eternals
Being the second-longest Marvel movie, Eternals tells the story of Earth’s original superheroes who have been staying in the shadows to let humanity progress – silent until their evil counterparts, the Deviants, once again threaten mankind. With a focus on ten different characters whose stories are told across two separate timelines, Eternals may be the most ambitious, mind-boggling installment yet from Marvel’s impressive list of 2021 movies to watch. Eternals hits theaters on November 5 so plan your movie date now!
Ghostbusters: Afterlife/Ghostbusters 3
Set in a fictional small town, the movie tells the story of two teenagers who discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the legacy their grandpa left behind. With the return of surviving original cast members and the direction of Jason Reitman, son of the first movie’s director Ivan Reitman, this movie is definitely an end-of-the-year treat for you “OG” Ghostbusters fans! You can only see it in theatres so make sure to fit it in your schedule when it releases on November 19!
Dune
This sci-fi 2021 awe-inspiring remake is the first part of the movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s award-winning novel. The said novel is notorious for its intricate plotlines and world-building that make it difficult to adapt. The movie follows Paul Atreides, as he journeys on the most dangerous planet to protect the most sought-after resource in the galaxy and ensure his people’s survival. This futuristic new movie stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya with Denis Villeneuve as director. If adventure is what you crave then this is one of the top 2021 movies to watch! It releases exclusively in theatres on November 10 so make sure to check which cinema you can watch it in and to follow safety protocols!
More than Blue
Get your tissues ready because here’s another heart-wrenching Korean to Filipino adaptation from the director, Nuel C. Naval! Starring JC Santos and Yassi Pressman, More than Blue dives into the lives of orphaned best friends K and Cream. When K learns that he is going to die of cancer within a year, he sets aside his own feelings and makes it his goal to make Cream find love with a man who he knows will take care of her when he is gone. With the success of his Filipino adaptation of “Miracle in Cell No. 7”, you can bet that Director Naval will once again pull at your heartstrings and make you ugly-cry in the best possible way. You can stream it on Vivamax starting November 19!
My Husband, My Lover
You might be put off when you find out that this new movie once again focuses on the “I cheated on my spouse” plotline. But-! Hear us out. This 2021 film is written by none other than award-winning, veteran screenwriter Ricky Lee. The story centers on the complicated experience of a woman who cheats on her current lover with her ex-husband. The catch? The partner she’s cheating on is the very reason why she left her husband in the first place. Sounds exciting? Infuriating? Well, you will either genuinely want to see how this all plays out for everyone involved or you will just want to throw potato chips and scream profanities. Either way, this movie will definitely flood your social media feeds when it’s released. Stream it starting November 26 only on Vivamax!
December 2021 Movies to Watch
Sing 2
If you’re looking for family-friendly 2021 movies to watch, this one’s for you! Sing took the world by storm in 2016 with its impressive soundtrack and even more impressive cast. But now, the sequel looks to take it a step further with the additions of Halsey, Eric Andre, Pharrel Williams, and world-renowned singer Bono. You’ll get to watch Buster and his talented singers struggle to get the chance of performing in the Redshore City’s iconic Crystal Tower Theatres. To do so, they must convince recluse and retired performer Clay Calloway to join their show. While animated films have the stereotype of being for children, Sing 2 speaks to all those who have overcome, are overcoming, and will overcome almost impossible hurdles to reach their dreams and share their art to the world. Sing 2 hits theatres on December 22.
Spider-Man: No Way Home/Spider-Man 3
Last we saw of Peter Parker, he was swinging across skyscrapers with girlfriend MJ before a misleading video of Mysterio told the whole of New York city Spider-Man’s true identity. Now, Spider-Man: No Way Home shows you the fallout that happened after and how it affected everyone that Peter cared about. Desperate to fix everything, Peter seeks the help of Dr. Strange who agrees to cast a spell. Of course, the spell goes awry and now the Spider-Man universe converges into a warped reality that threatens the world. Rumored to be the last installment of the Spider-Man franchise, this new movie has fans of all generations hyped as it brings back beloved casts and characters from previous Spider-Man movies. No doubt, people will be talking about this for months to come. It’s set to hit theatres on December 17 so be prepared!
West Side Story
Theatre nerds get ready! The second movie adaptation of one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals is almost here! Under Steve Spielberg’s direction and with Tony Kushner’s screenplay, a new generation gets to witness Tony and Maria’s star-crossed love through vivid colors and timeless songs. With a whole year’s worth of delay from its original release date, fans around the world are excited to finally witness West Side Story with a modern flair! Whether you’ve always been into musicals or not, this is one the best 2021 movies to watch for anyone interested in discussing immigration, racism, and violence – be it in 1950s New York or in our world now. The musical is set to be released on December 10 so warm up those vocal cords and sing along!
No Goodbyes
Everyone’s excited to see Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd back as a love team in this 2021 romantic film directed by Cathy Molina-Garcia. While the plot remains a mystery, you can expect that you will get to see more sweet, tooth-rotting moments alongside heartaches and drama in the reunion movie of one of the entertainment industry’s most successful love teams. So ready your hearts for one the most “kilig-worthy” 2021 movies to watch on December 31! What a way to end the year!
Happy New Year
If you loved Director Kwak, Jae-young’s hit dramas “My Sassy Girl” and “The Classic”, then you should definitely give his upcoming romantic comedy film a try. This star-studded Korean 2021 movie tells the stories of the people who meet each other in the hotel “Emross”, each with their inner conflicts to solve. The A-list cast consists of Han Ji-min and Lee Dong-Wook as the main couple, and the characters of Kang Ha-Neul, YoonA, Won Jin-ah, Seo Kang Joon, Kim Young-Kwang, Lee Kwang Soo as supporting characters. It is indeed a movie that will make us greet the next year with lighter hearts and stronger spirits. The exact release date isn’t out yet but you can expect to be able to start streaming it near the end of December only in TVING!