The KTD guide to some of 2024’s most exciting films

With 2023 being a standout year for cinema, the anticipation for 2024 is high, promising a lineup on par, if not better. As the year unfolds, cinephiles from all corners of the globe can look forward to a diverse selection of films, – from gripping biopics and directorial debuts to a film featuring one of KTDs' favourite designers as a costume designer. Read on for Kids These Days’ 2024 film guide.

PRISCILLA

When Priscilla was first announced, music fans everywhere were shocked to hear that Elvis’ estate did not approve of the film, and Priscilla herself would be the Executive Producer. However, once more details were shared, it became clear why. The director of Lost in Translation presents a film that delves into their tumultuous and (extremely) problematic relationship, starting from their first meeting when Priscilla was 14 and Elvis was 24, to their eventual divorce. Another question lingered on people’s minds: Jacob Elordi or Austin Butler, who's the better Elvis? Head to your local cinema now to find out!

POOR THINGS

Poor Things is a bizarre Victorian tale from the mind of Yorgos Lanthimos, reuniting with both Emma Stone and screenwriter Tony McNamara. Originally based on the 1992 novel by Alasdair Grey, the story is a unique take on Frankenstein. Stone plays a suicidal woman whose stillborn baby’s brain is implanted in her revived body by the mad scientist (and previous Green Goblin) Willem Dafoe.

MICKEY 17

Another novel adaptation, Bong Joon-Ho’s latest film is based on the 2022 bestseller Mickey7 and follows Mickey, an 'expendable,' on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one body dies, a new one is generated with most of his memories intact. This marks Bong Joon-Ho’s first film since the best picture winner Parasite and his third English-language film. The movie is set to star Robert Pattinson, Mark Ruffalo, and Naomi Ackie. Although originally slated for March 29, the film has been indefinitely delayed.

ZONE OF INTEREST

Zone of Interest is Jonathan Glazer’s first feature-length film since his 2013 masterpiece, ‘Under the Skin’. The film centers on Auschwitz commander Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig as they attempt to build a dream life for their family next to the camp. Previously compared to filmmakers such as Nic Roeg, David Lynch, and Argentinian provocateur Gaspar Noé, the film promises to be worth a trip to the big screen. Additionally, it is distributed by the indie film studio A24.

CHALLENGERS

Challengers is Luca Guadagnino’s follow-up to the TikTok viral coming-of-age story Bones and All, this time trading out Timothée Chalamet for Zendaya. The film follows tennis player Zendaya, her husband, and ex. However, one bigger name has us at Kids These Days bursting with excitement: J.W. Anderson, serving as the film’s costume designer. Having been named designer of the year just over a month ago at the British Fashion Awards, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be excited too.

TRIBAL MARK

For audiophiles everywhere, Skepta’s Tribal Mark announcement was a monumental moment. Following the journey of a Nigerian immigrant in London and the birth of a hitman, the film also serves as an introduction to the Tribal Mark Cinematic Universe (TMCU), featuring an undercover Black Secret Service. Notably, the film is a landmark for British cinema, boasting a 90% minority ethnic cast and production team, a significant achievement considering that the proportion of ethnic minorities in the UK film industry is under 5%. While £13 tickets may seem on the expensive side, it’s (hopefully) worth it, especially as home release details are still unknown.