The dates given are national opening dates. At theaters near you, dates may vary.

Friday

“The Happy Prince”

Drama, R. Rupert Everett, who wrote, directs and stars, plays Oscar Wilde in his later years. Colin Firth and Emily Watson co-star.

“A Star Is Born”

Drama, R. Bradley Cooper directs and stars in a remake of the story of an older musician who meets a young singer (Lady Gaga) and helps her achieve stardom.

“Venom”

Action/sci-fi, PG-13. Tom Hardy plays the title character, another Marvel Comics superhero. Two guesses as to whether he saves the world. Michelle Williams, Woody Harrelson co-star.

Oct. 12

“Beautiful Boy”

Drama, R. Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet play father and son in the story of a young man’s struggles with addiction and path to recovery.

“First Man”

Drama, PG-13. Ryan Gosling stars as first-man-on-the-moon Neil Armstrong in this behind-the-scenes look at the events leading up to the Apollo 11 mission. Damien Chazelle (“La La Land”) directs.

“Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween”

Family/fantasy, PG. The popular kids book series comes to the big screen for a Halloween adventure.

Oct. 19

“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”

Drama, R. Melissa McCarthy stars as Lee Israel, the real-life celebrity-biographer-turned-forger. With Richard E. Grant and Dolly Wells.

“The Hate U Give”

Drama, PG-13. After a teen (Amandla Stenberg) witnesses police fatally shooting her best friend (Algee Smith), she considers becoming an activist for social justice. Common, Anthony Mackie and Regina Hall co-star.

“Mid90s”

Drama, R. Jonah Hill makes his directing debut in the story of a teen (Sunny Suljic) who escapes his difficult home life by befriending skateboarders. Co-starring Katherine Waterston and Lucas Hedges.