The Only Movies You Need To See Before The End Of The Year

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The "Hunger Games" sequel could end up being the biggest film of the year.

Now that it's November, movie season is about to get in full swing again. 

Get ready for big name sequels, bigger stars (Jennifer Lawrence anyone?) and a queue of Oscar films (calling Martin Scorsese and David O. Russell).

Recently, there's been a massive overhaul in movie release date changes ("Jack Ryan," "Monuments Men," "The Wolf of Wall Street," etc).

Not sure what to see? We have you covered.

"Thor: The Dark World"

Disney / Marvel

Release Date: November 8

Why to see it: We think we're more excited for the return of Tom Hiddleston as Loki than Chris Hemsworth as the mighty God of Thunder Thor. While the film is receiving decent reviews, the major takeaways here will be the two added sequences (one in the middle and another post credits) and a five-minute preview for next year's "Captain America" film that will appear ahead of 3D screenings of the movie.

"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"

Warner Bros.

Release Date: December 13

Why to see it: If you were disappointed with the first film, this should be the movie where a majority of the action occurs. We'll see the return of Orlando Bloom as Legolas from "The Lord of the Rings," Evangeline Lilly ("Lost") as a fiery elf, giant spiders, Orcs, and, the main draw of the entire film, the dragon Smaug.

Plus, if you're a fan of Benedict Cumberbatch ("Sherlock"), he's voicing not one, but two villains in the film — the Necromancer and the big bad dragon and boy does he sound terrifying.

"American Hustle"

Francois Duhamel / Sony Pictures

Release Date: December 25

Why to see it: Not only does the film reunite Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper with director David O'Russell after last year's Oscar contender "Silver Linings Playbook," but it also adds Christian Bale and Amy Adams to the mix. The film is loosely based on the '70s FBI sting operation Abscam.

Bonus for the kids: "Frozen"

Walt Disney Pictures

Release Date: November 27

Why to see it: Disney's been on a hot streak with Thanksgiving releases the past few years ("Tangled," "Wreck-It Ralph). Disney's 53rd animated film is based on children's tale The Snow Queen and will debut a new Mickey Mouse short "Get A Horse" at the film's start that's made com positing old 1928 stills with digital animation and Walt Disney's voice himself.