Top 13 most anticipated movies to hit theaters by the end of 2019.

Clara and the Enchanted Forest is set in a magical world where legendary creatures still roam freely. Everything is breathtakingly beautiful, and everyone is full of joy. One day, two companions—an amusing ferret and a grumpy dwarf—discover a hidden bag containing a rare dragon egg, which only hatches once every thousand years. However, the dragon's life is threatened by an evil alchemist and dark forces. Realizing the dragon is in danger, the beautiful young Clara, the dwarf Alfred, and their ferret friend decide to return the dragon to its true home, the Dragon City.

Fans of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise will be enchanted by the adorable baby dragon in Clara and the Enchanted Forest. But the journey to the dragon's home isn't all fun and games—there are countless dangers and challenges ahead for the trio. As they embark on their journey to the Dragon Realm, Clara also embarks on a personal quest to uncover her true identity. Having no memory of her past, Clara knows she harbors a mysterious and formidable power. Who is Clara really? Despite looking like a "Disney princess", Clara is a true heroine. The Ukrainian filmmakers have imbued Clara with intelligence, bravery, and unwavering determination to fight evil. It’s clear that Clara and the Enchanted Forest taps into the current wave of female empowerment in modern cinema.

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• Director: Oleksandr Klymenko
• Cast: Anton Hekimyan, Kamen Vodenicharov, Kiril Boyadzhiev, Lina Shishkova
• Genre: Family, Comedy, Animation
• Runtime: 87 minutes
• Release Date: December 6, 2019

The story follows the character Philip, a lonely editor haunted by the disappearance of his sister in a brutal manner. Isolated for two years, he suffers daily torment from malevolent forces that use his loved ones to destroy him completely.

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• Director: Alessio Liguori
• Cast: Jamie Paul, David Bailie, Sonya Cullingford, Miriam Galanti, Paola Bontempi
• Genre: Horror
• Runtime: 88 minutes
• Release Date: December 6, 2019

Spencer grows weary of reality and attempts to re-enter Jumanji. His friends Martha, Bethany, Fridge, Ashley, and Alex follow him into the game to rescue him. The situation becomes even more complicated when Spencer's grandfather Eddie and his old friend Milo are also pulled into the game. Jumanji has changed, now featuring new challenges with dangerous perils and bizarre adventures. Time is running out, and each character only has one life left. The group must work together in their usual comedic style to complete the final level and escape Jumanji with the magical jewel.

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• Director: Jake Kasdan
• Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
• Runtime: 123 minutes
• Release Date: December 13, 2019

As the world enters the Ice Age, the survival of the dinosaurs is under severe threat. The climate is harsher, and food is incredibly scarce. Punon, a small Pteranodon, embarks on a journey to find the Paradise—a safe haven for herbivorous dinosaurs, where they can find the rare God Fruit, a delicious red fruit. Although Punon has wings, she cannot fly, and she's being hunted by a giant Gorgosaurus. Just as the Gorgosaurus is about to devour her, the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex—the deadliest dinosaur—appears, scaring the Gorgosaurus away. But surprisingly, this Tyrannosaurus Rex is a vegetarian, only interested in the God Fruit. Intrigued by this unusual herbivorous Tyrano, Punon decides to follow him and convince him to join her in the quest for the Paradise. Along the way, they meet Tops, a lost baby Triceratops, and the three of them journey together to find the Paradise. Will they be able to escape the relentless pursuit of the dangerous Gorgosaurus?

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• Director: Kobun Shizuno
• Cast: Shin-ichiro Miki, Aoi Yuki, Kaori Ishihara
• Genre: Animation
• Runtime: 97 minutes
• Release Date: December 13, 2019

Dreamy Eyes is a Vietnamese film directed by Victor Vu, based on the novel of the same name by writer Nguyễn Nhật Ánh. The story centers around the unrequited love of Ngạn for Hà Lan, a girl with captivating eyes but a strong-willed personality. It is a love story full of various emotions, from childish innocence to the pure love of youth, filled with many ups and downs, and ultimately turning into a bittersweet chase for an elusive dream. The story becomes even more complicated when Trà Long, Hà Lan's daughter, grows up and finds herself falling in love with Ngạn in a similar way.

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• Director: Victor Vu
• Cast: Nguyễn Trúc Anh, Trần Nghĩa
• Genre: Romance
• Runtime: 117 minutes
• Release Date: December 20, 2019

Sisters in Arms is a psychological thriller exploring a web of love, hatred, and mysterious rivalry between two stunning women, Thiên Kim and Bảo Nhi. Their fates collide in a game where only one can win, and as their small family faces the threat of destruction, who will fiercely fight for what they desire, and who will make sacrifices for peace? Just when it seems everything is decided, an unexpected twist unfolds, revealing that "It was all just a lie."

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• Director: Kathy Uyên
• Cast: Thanh Hằng, Chi Pu, Lãnh Thanh
• Genre: Drama, Horror
• Release Date: December 20, 2019

Rambo: A Bloody Finale continues the epic journey of Rambo, now living a quiet life on a farm in Arizona with his family. All seems peaceful until Gabriela learns about her estranged father and decides to confront him, seeking answers as to why he abandoned her years ago. Despite Maria and Rambo's strong objections, the determined young woman ventures to Mexico to uncover the truth.

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• Director: Adrian Grunberg
• Cast: Matthew Cirulnick, Sylvester Stallone
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Duration: 100 minutes
• Release Date: December 24, 2019

Cats is an upcoming 2019 musical fantasy film based on the stage musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story revolves around the Jellicle cat tribe. During their annual celebration, the tribe's leader will choose one lucky cat to receive an additional life, alongside their nine previous ones, granting them a chance at immortality.

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• Director: Tom Hooper
• Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba
• Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Musical
• Release Date: December 24, 2019

The latest animated feature from Blue Sky Studios, Spies in Disguise, follows the thrilling journey of super-spy Lance Sterling and brilliant young scientist Walter Beckett as they team up for a new mission. Facing numerous challenges, their unique partnership grows stronger, ultimately making them the perfect duo to save the day.

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• Directors: Nick Bruno, Troy Quane
• Cast: Will Smith, Tom Holland, Ben Mendelsohn, Karen Gillan, Rashida Jones
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation
• Release Date: December 27, 2019

Little Women is a timeless adaptation of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. The story follows the lives of four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as they grow from childhood into adulthood. This beautiful tale has long been a cherished piece of American literature, inspiring generations of women to remember their roots and the nostalgic moments of their youth.

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• Director: Greta Gerwig
• Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen, Florence Pugh, Meryl Streep, Timothee Chalamet
• Genre: Romance, Drama
• Release Date: December 27, 2019

The Little Princess is a heartwarming tale about Mal Soon, a woman living alone in the rural town of Busan. One day, a 12-year-old girl, Gong Ju, arrives carrying her younger sister Jin Ju on her back. Gong Ju reveals that her mother was Mal Soon's estranged daughter. This revelation turns Mal Soon's peaceful life upside down. However, the two girls bring unexpected joy and love into her life.

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• Director: Huh In-moo
• Cast: Na Moon-hee, Kim Soo-an, Chun Woo-Hee, Go Gyu-pil
• Genre: Family, Comedy
• Duration: 105 minutes
• Release Date: December 6, 2019

The Gangster's Partner tells the story of Jang-Soo (Sol Kyung-Gu), a successful and wealthy lawyer who becomes paralyzed after a terrible accident, facing the brink of death. Meanwhile, Young-Ki (Cho Jin-Woong), a reckless gangster and money-hungry thug, is sentenced to 150 hours of community service after committing assault. His punishment? To care for Jang-Soo. But the situation soon takes unexpected turns. Realizing he doesn't have much time left, Jang-Soo decides to break free from his work-obsessed life. He offers Young-Ki a large sum of money in exchange for his help in living life to the fullest. The unlikely duo's adventure leads to a series of chaotic events that will change both their lives forever.

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• Director: Yong Soo
• Cast: Sol Kyung-gu, Cho Jin-woong, Huh Joon-ho, Kim Sa-rang, Jin Sun-kyu
• Genre: Psychological
• Duration: 116 minutes
• Release Date: December 6, 2019