We've put together the final selection of this year with the main films of the month — here you'll find iconic remakes, festival premieres, and, of course, "Avatar" as well.

"Avatar. Fire and Ash" (from December 18)

James Cameron

The third part of James Cameron's legendary saga, who for 13 years gave no hope for a sequel, but now, over the course of several years, immerses us again and again in the story and adventures of the Na’vi tribe.

Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their children continue to fight for the life and future of Pandora after the tragic death of Neteyam. At the center of the new episode is a confrontation with that part of the Na’vi tribe who inhabit the volcanic regions of the planet. These Na’vi have a special connection with fire, and their hostility forces the heroes to make a difficult choice: protect their family or enter into a dangerous conflict.

We predict that "Fire and Ash," as well as whether Cameron can still surprise us, will become some of the key topics for discussion and debate this month.

"Creeper" (from December 4)

Osgood Perkins

“Creeper” is a new project from one of the most unusual authors of contemporary horror, Osgood Perkins, who recently scared us with “The Soul Collector.” The film came about almost by accident: during a pause in the filming of his other project, “Monkey,” — which happened due to the Hollywood strike — the team decided not to waste any time.They took a script by Canadian writer Nick Lepard and in just a few months shot a compact, chamber horror film in Canada.

Malcolm and Liz go to a secluded house in the middle of the forest — the perfect place to break out of the routine and spend a weekend together.But in the morning, the idyll is shattered: Malcolm disappears as if he vanished into thin air. Liz is left alone — in a house where strange, frightening creatures suddenly appear. They are not just watching. They are the guardians of this place, and they have their own rules.

Perkins once again relies on an atmosphere of anxiety, the slow build-up of a nightmare, and the feeling that the house is a living organism that chooses whom to let in... and whom to keep forever.

"Anaconda" (from December 25)

Tom Gormican

Does anyone even remember the once-cult "Anaconda" from 1997, besides its creators? A remake that no one asked for... but one that's hard to ignore. Director Tom Gormican decided not to repeat the original horror, but to turn the story into a humorous, crazy comedy with elements of adventure, inviting Jack Black and Paul Rudd for the roles.

According to the plot, Doug and Griff, suffering from a midlife crisis, decide to fulfill a childhood dream and shoot a remake of "Anaconda" in the most inaccessible corners of the Amazon rainforest. But as soon as filming begins, the jokes stop. The wild nature shows its power: dangerous animals, criminals, unpredictable jungle, and of course, a giant snake that turns out to be anything but a prop. The film crew realizes that this time "Anaconda" is no longer a movie, but a game of survival. 

"The Exclusion Method" (from December 4)

Park Chan-wook

The new film by Park Chan-wook is a dark, biting, and unexpectedly ironic story about a man whom the system has literally pushed to the sidelines. For many years, Man-su was an indispensable employee at a paper factory, until the new American owners dismissed him with a single stroke of the pen. In his search for work, he faces failure time and again: the young are hired more readily, the successful more quickly, and his experience no longer impresses anyone. But Man-su’s despair transforms into… a plan. A radical one. He decides to eliminate his competitors—literally wipe out everyone who stands in the way of his “perfect” job.

Park Chan-wook turns to the genre of black comedy for the first time, adapting Donald Westlake's novel "The Axe." The director moves the story from Europe to modern Seoul, infusing it with Korean realities and his signature visual brutality mixed with sarcasm. Previously, Costa-Gavras had already made a satirical thriller based on this novel, "The Ax" (2005), but Park's version promises to be darker, funnier, and far more ruthless.

"Family Affair" (from December 11)

Alex Winter

Director Alex Winter is, first and foremost, an actor from the cult comedy "Bill & Ted," who in recent years has been known mainly for his documentaries. Now, however, he has ventured into a dark family story with elements of black humor (because how else can one talk about family matters?).

When their mother is hospitalized and loses the ability to speak, her adult children—Megan and Noah—decide to prepare for their inheritance and start putting the family house in order. But in the basement, they find something that definitely doesn’t fit into their plans: the corpse of a neighbor who disappeared many years ago. In order not to lose the house and avoid becoming the center of a scandal, the brother and sister try to cover up the evidence… only to dig themselves even deeper into trouble. Especially when witnesses appear, ready to blackmail them.

"Eternity" (from December 18)

David Freyne

A fantastic romcom from A24 studio, based on a script from the 2022 “Black List” — the annual ranking of the best unproduced screenplays compiled by Hollywood producers. 

At the heart of the film is the chemistry between the characters played by Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner. The married couple Joan and Larry lived together for 65 years—and died just a week apart. In the afterlife, Larry dreams of spending eternity with his wife, but their plans are disrupted by the unexpected appearance of Luke—Joan’s first love, who died many years ago and has been waiting for her here all this time.

In the afterlife, souls are given only a week to choose exactly who to spend eternity with. For Joan, this becomes the most painful choice: a youthful love frozen in time, or the man with whom she spent her entire life?

"SpongeBob. In Search of Square Pants" (from December 25)

Derek Drymon

It is quite possible that by the end of the year or during the New Year holidays, your eyes (and soul) will crave not blockbusters, but a familiar, heartwarming story. "The Search for Square Pants" is the fourth feature-length film about SpongeBob in the history of this beloved tale. At the helm is Derek Drymon, one of the creators of the original series and "Adventure Time," so viewers can expect signature absurdity and an evolution of the underwater mythology that fans have long wanted to see.

SpongeBob dreams of becoming a real hero and proving his bravery. He grows up and goes to an amusement park for adults to earn a pirate certificate. But the game turns into a real adventure when he accidentally summons the spirit of the Flying Dutchman—a wicked pirate ghost.

Now SpongeBob and Patrick have to face challenges that will test their courage more than any jellyfish pranks. Meanwhile, Mr. Krabs and Squidward are racing after them—each with their own reasons.