Plan your week ahead and choose which among these movie openings this January 31, 2018 you'll see on the big screen first.
Directed by Michael Gracey in his directorial debut, it is a musical drama film that tells the story of P.T. Barnum, how Barnum & Bailey Circus began before it became a worldwide sensation and the lives of its attractions. The film stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya.
Directed by Dan Villegas, it is based on a musical play of the same name by Vincent De Jesus. It tells the story of Alex and Cris which despite their 15-year age gap, are celebrating their first anniversary of living with each other. It stars Agot Isidro, Utoy Lorenzo, Anna Luna, and Sandino Martin.
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, it is a romantic coming-of-age drama film based on the 2007 novel of the same name by André Aciman. Set in Northern Italy in 1983, it shows the romantic relationship between Elio, a 17-year-old living in Italy and his father's American assistant, Oliver. The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Armie Hammer, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar, Esther Garrel, and Victoire Du Bois.
Directed by Paul King, it is based on the stories of the character Paddington Bear created by Michael Bond and is the sequel to the 2014 film Paddington. As Paddington now happily settles with the Brown family, he picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen. It stars Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Grant and features the voice of Xian Lim.
Directed by Ding Sheng, it is a Chinese crime action film about a former smuggler who attempts to start his life anew and fix his relationship with his estranged brother, who is an up-and-coming star in the police department's narcotics division. It stars Wang Kai, Ma Tianyu and Darren Wang.
Directed by Michael and Peter Spierig, it is a supernatural horror film which follows Sarah Winchester as she is haunted by spirits inside her San Jose mansion. The film stars Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke and Sarah Snook.
