The first, Mary Magdalene, which stars Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, will hit the big screen November 24, followed by The Current War, Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon’s historical drama, on December 22.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mary Magdalene stars Mara as that Mary Magdalene, and tells the story of how she came to be one of Jesus’ devoted followers.
The Weinstein Company is gearing up for awards season early with announced release dates for two extremely high-profile upcoming films.
December 22 marks its limited opening, just in time to qualify for the Oscars, with a wider release on January 19, 2018.