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From Kraven The Hunter to Gladiator II, here is a list of releases in cinemas and on OTT platforms to watch.
By CNBCTV18.com January 2, 2025, 1: 22: 29 PM IST (Published)
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Get ready for a thrilling start to the new year with the latest releases in the entertainment world. From action-packed blockbusters to gripping documentaries and intense dramas, the week promises to be an exciting one. Here are some of the most anticipated releases to look out for. (Image X)
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Kraven The Hunter | Kraven the Hunter, the Marvel Comics supervillain and foe of Spider-Man, has finally made his debut in cinemas. Directed by JC Chandor, the film delves into the transformation of Sergei Kravinoff into Kraven. It stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Alessandro Nivola, Fred Hechinger and Russell Crowe. (Image X)
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Identity | Directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, Identity is an action-thriller film released in theatres on January 2. The film stars Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan, and Vinay Rai in important roles. The film follows the story of a sketch artist named Haran Shankar who is tasked with finding the man responsible for the murder of a woman. (Image X)
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | The third instalment of the Sonic the Hedgehog series is packed with action and excitement. Sonic, with his friends Tails and Knuckles, and their adoptive parents Tom and Maddie, must join forces to stop Shadow, causing destruction and total obliteration of cities. Directed by Jeff Fowler, the film will be released in theatres on January 3. It boasts an impressive cast, including Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba and Colleen O’Shaughnessey. (Image X)
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Gunaah: Season 2 | Packed with thrill and action, Gunaah returns with its second season. Created by Anirudh Pathak, Gunaah is inspired by the Turkish series Ezel. The drama will start streaming on Disney+ Hotstar on January 3. Directed by Anil Senior, it features Surbhi Jyoti, Gashmeer Mahajani, Darshan Pandya, and Shashank Ketkar. (Image YouTube)
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Avicii – I’m Tim | Directed by Henrik Burman, this documentary offers a poignant and intimate look at the life of Swedish DJ Tim Bergling, known to fans as Avicii. Released on Netflix on December 31, 2024, the film explores Avicii’s rise to global fame, as well as his struggles with the pressures of fame, mental health and his tragic death. The documentary provides a raw and emotional insight into his journey. (Image X)
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Gladiator II | Gladiator II is an epic film directed and produced by Ridley Scott that serves as a sequel to Gladiator. It stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington and also features the return of Derek Jacobi and Connie Nielsen. Initially released in theatres, the film is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. (Image: Denzel Washington/Instagram)