Author: Brian Truitt, USA TODAY

Kurt Russell starred as a different type of action hero in 1986’s ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ but “probably won’t be” in Dwayne Johnson’s sequel.

Clint Eastwood is an outspoken political figure, but a hearty meal and good company takes priority at Thanksgiving for him and his family.

Icon meets icon when Kurt Russell wears the magic hat and bushy beard of an adventurous Santa Claus in Netflix’s “The Christmas Chronicles.”

Though ‘Creed II’ lacks the magic of the 2015 hit, Michael B. Jordan shines amid stories of fathers and sons that deepen the ‘Rocky’ mythos.

‘The Favourite’ is Yorgos Lanthimos’ delightful, wacky take on the stuffy costume drama and a showcase for Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz.

A fun scene bringing together Disney princesses such as Cinderella and Moana in ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ turns into a lesson on representation.

With major ties to the ‘Harry Potter’ mythology come J.K. Rowling’s big reveals in ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.’ (Spoilers ahead!)

Viola Davis heads an impressive cast in the twisty crime drama ‘Widows,’ Steve McQueen’s explosive and savvy take on the familiar heist genre.

Trading goofy charm for darker leanings, ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ makes a grand move toward tying into ‘Harry Potter’ mythology.

We’ve got your exclusive look at the biggest movies of November and December (from ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and ‘The Grinch’ to ‘Mary Poppins Returns’).