Best films of fall 2019 that could help box office: release schedule

The fall movie season is around the corner, meaning an increase in releases at the multiplex that are more dramatic as studios and distributors try to build up award-season buzz.

That said, there will still be plenty of must-see releases like “It: Chapter Two,” the Will Smith action movie “Gemini Man,” and end-of-the year titles like “Frozen 2” and “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.”

These are all things the industry is happy to see. Hollywood is hoping for a strong second half at the box office to close out 2019, since the summer movie season didn’t pack as big a punch as 2018.

From “Joker” and “The Irishman,” to “Jumanji: The Next Level” and “Cats,” here are 36 films that will be worth your time coming out in the fall and beyond: