We’re officially entering a new year, leaving behind 2023 and all the great new releases that came with it.Killers of the Flower Moon,Oppenheimer,Poor Things, andBarbieare just a few films that graced the big screen this year. But as we enter 2024, audiences will look for more movies, whether in the theater or streaming.
If you’ve been streaming movies onParamount+for a while, the next month seems quite promising, with everything from vintage mafia films to famous horror trilogies. Especially with titles such asThe Shining,The Thing, andThe Shawshank Redemptioncoming to Paramount+ in December 2023, it is difficult to top such an incredible month. Nonetheless, the following month’s schedule is far from a letdown. To that end, here is every movie coming to Paramount+ in January 2024.
Scream I, II, & III (1996-2000)
Streaming Jan. 1
For the past two decades,Screamfilms have been a significant part of horror, and the franchise continues to find new ways to entertain its fans. If you haven’t already gotten into the franchise, the first three films ofScreamwill be added to Paramount+ in January 2024.
The plot ofScreamfollows a teenage girl named Sydney, who lost her mother not long ago but is constantly terrorized by one of thebest masked killers in movie history. As part of his pleasure, the killer employs deadly games and attempts to kill both Sydney and her friends. Will she be able to escape the killer’s grasp?
The Godfather Part I & II (1972-1974)
The Godfather
Everything you’ve heard aboutThe Godfatheris true, and it is one of thebest movies of all time. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola,The GodfatherandThe Godfather Part IIare among the highest-rated films on IMDb. With a solid script, exceptional cast, and outstanding performances from the ensemble, the film has attained a level of success that only a few can achieve.
Don Vito Corleone is an aging mafia family leader who, when tragedy strikes, is forced to relinquish his power as the head of the family. With different New York families looking to take over their territory, how will Michael (Al Pacino) take over the family business and save their empire? The remastered versions of the first and second parts ofThe Godfatherwill be available on Paramount+ on Jan. 1.
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The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
The Adventures of Tintin
From one of the greatest storytellers of our time, Steven Spielberg,The Adventures of Tintinis a visually stunning and thoroughly entertaining film. Even if you’ve never heard of the character of Tintin, you’ll appreciate this film like no other adventure movie.
Tintin, a teenage reporter, discovers an elegant model of a ship known as the “Unicorn” but soon realizes everyone desires it. After further investigation, he learns that it contains a clue to a hidden treasure and sets off on a quest to unearth the mystery, frequently having run-ins with Captain Haddock, who feels a strong connection with the Unicorn, as well as a sinister person named Sakharine.
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
We’ve seen a lot ofadaptations ofSherlock Holmesover the years, but the 1985 filmYoung Sherlock Holmesoffers something unique to the audience. While it is not a flawless adaptation, it does a terrific job of portraying Sherlock and John Watson in their youth, which is a sight to behold.
Young Sherlock Holmestells the story of Sherlock and Watson meeting for the first time as boys in an English Boarding School. As usual, Sherlock demonstrates his superior deductive skills, mesmerizing fellow students. When Watson and Sherlock learn about a murder plan involving British businessmen by an Egyptian cult, they decide to utilize their unique skills to prevent it from happening.
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American Beauty (1999)
American Beauty
While numerous films were released in the late 1990s,American Beautyremains one-of-a-kind. One ofSam Mendes' best movies, the film has won five Academy Awards, two for the actors' performances and the rest for direction and screenplay. That said,American Beautyis not for the faint-hearted since it contains a lot of drama wrapped around the life of a tragic person.
In the movie, Kevin Spacey plays Lester Burnam, a married man who lives a mundane and uninteresting life. He has a job that he dislikes, a wife who refuses to show intimacy, and a daughter who believes she is a loser. However, something changes in Lester’s behavior when he meets his daughter’s friend, Angela. He starts working out, doing things he enjoys, and quits his job to become a chef at a fast-food restaurant. Will this abrupt change in behavior bring him good fortune? Or will it destroy the family?American Beautywill premiere on Paramount+ on Jan. 1.
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