New movies: Release schedule for December 23, and where to watch the latest movies

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Last week may have been dominated by "Avatar: The Way of the Water", but - wait, what are we saying? "but"? but what? it looks like James Cameron's highly-anticipated sequel may well attract new audiences this weekend at the box office, perhaps setting itself up for a second week of reigning over the seas and the moons and what have you. /p>

But for those who a) have already seen the film or b) didn't want to, there are a variety of other options. There's the gritty excess of Damien Chazelle's wild love letter to early Hollywood ("Babylon"), a family-friendly "Puss in Boots" sequel, lauded dramas like "Living" and "Women Talking," Australian Oscar entry "Corsage," and even a Whitney Houston biopic.

Stay home? Rian Johnson's beloved sequel "Knives Out" is coming to Netflix and looks set for repeat viewings. What an abundance of choice, and you don't even have to rank on the nice list to enjoy it. We'll be back in 2023 with a new update, but for now, happy holidays and see you at the movies!

Every movie is now available in a theater near you or in the comfort of your own home (or, in some cases, both, for convenience). Browse your options below.

Week from December 19 to December 25 New movies in theaters

As new movies hit theaters during the COVID-19 pandemic, IndieWire will continue to review them whenever possible. We encourage readers to follow the safety precautions provided by the CDC and health authorities. Additionally, our coverage will provide alternate viewing options whenever available.

"Babylon" (directed by Damien Chazelle)Distributor: ParamountWhere to find it:Theaters

A silly Caligulian ode to early Hollywood, Damien Chazelle's sprawling "Babylon" may begin in 1926, but the film is soon charged with a clairvoyance that allows it to unstick in time. Several characters in the epic are haunted by glimpses of a future they are powerless to prevent, a curse its director capitalizes on by drawing inspiration from the full spectrum of film history.

Loaded with the knowledge that this $80 million studio project could be the last of its kind, "Babylon" refracts Hollywood's first major identity crisis through the lens of its last. It reminds us that movies have been dying for over 100 years, and then – through its touching and endearing final prayer to the galactic mastermind – interprets that as compelling proof that they will live forever. He just has no idea how the movies will do it, or where it might go from here. Read the full IndieWire review.