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"ELF (2003)" PG, 1:37. Comedy, fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex. Noon Saturday.
Adopted as a baby by one of Santa's elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. Starring Will Ferrell, Ed Asner and James Caan.
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"AQUAMAN" PG-13, 2:23. Action/adventure, sci-fi, fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex. Opens Thursday.
Aquaman finds himself caught between the surface world and Atlanteans who are ready to revolt. Starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman.
"BUMBLEBEE" PG-13, 1:54. Action/adventure, sci-fi, fantasy. Ka'ahumanu 6. Opens Thursday.
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee the Autobot finds refuge in a junkyard in a small California beach town. When 17-year-old Charlie revives him, she quickly learns that this is no ordinary yellow Volkswagen. Starring Hailee Steinfeldl, John Cena and Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
"MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (2018)" R, 2:04. Drama, historical. Maui Mall Megaplex. Opens Thursday.
This film explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie and David Tennant.
"SECOND ACT" PG-13, 1:44. Comedy, romance. Maui Mall Megaplex. Opens Thursday.
Maya is a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations from unfulfilled dreams. Until, that is, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a Second Act. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Leah Remini and Vanessa Hudgens.
"WELCOME TO MARWEN" PG-13, 1:56. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex. Opens Thursday.
A man creates a miniature World War II town that comes to life with astonishingly realistic dolls. Starring Steve Carell, Leslie Mann and Diane Kruger.
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"BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY" PG-13, 2:15. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
Freddie Mercury takes the music world by storm as the lead singer of the rock 'n' roll band Queen. Starring Rami Malek, Gwilym Lee and Ben Hardy.
"CREED II" R, 2:00. Drama. Ka'ahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas, Regal Wharf Cinemas.
Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed, who is up against the challenge of his life. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson.
"DR. SEUSS' THE GRINCH" PG, 1:30. Animated, comedy. Ka'ahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex.
When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realizes there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet: he must steal Christmas. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones and Angela Lansbury.
"FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD" PG-13. 2:14. Action/adventure, sci-fi/fantasy. Ka'ahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex.
Magizoologist Newt Scamander joins forces with young Albus Dumbledore to prevent the devious Gellert Grindelwald from raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Johnny Depp and Jude Law.
"THE FRONT RUNNER" R. 1:53. Drama, Suspense/ thriller. Ka'ahumanu 6.
The film follows the rise and fall of Sen. Gary Hart, who was considered the overwhelming front runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination. Starring Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga and Molly Ephraim.
"GREEN BOOK PG-13. 2:10. Action/adventure, comedy, drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Two men confront racism and danger while taking a road trip through the Deep South in 1962. Starring Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini.
"INSTANT FAMILY" PG-13, 1:58. Comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas, Regal Wharf Cinemas.
A couple find themselves in over their heads when they adopt three children. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne and Octavia Spencer.
"MARY POPPINS RETURNS (2018)" PG, 2:10. Music/performing arts. Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
Magical nanny Mary Poppins reunites with Michael and Jane Banks in 1930s London. Starring Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Meryl Streep.
"ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL" PG-13, 1:59. Action/adventure, comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool joins forces with a team of mutants to fight the all-powerful Cable. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Morena Baccarin.
"RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET" PG, 1:52. Action/adventure, animated. Ka'ahumanu 6, Regency Kihei Cinemas and Regal Wharf Cinemas.
Ralph and Vanellope embark on an adventure inside the internet to find a spare part for a game. Starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman and Alan Tudyk.
"SCHINDLER'S LIST" 25TH ANNIVERSARY R, 3:15. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.
German industrialist Oskar Schindler plots with his accountant (to save Jewish prisoners from the Nazis. Starring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes.
"SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE" PG, 1:57. Animated, action/adventure. Maui Mall Megaplex,Ka'ahumanu 6.
Spider-Man mentors a teenager from Brooklyn, N.Y., to become the next web-slinging superhero. Starring Jake Johnson, Shameik Moore and Brian Tyree Henry.
"THREE WORDS TO FOREVER" NR, 1:48. Drama. Ka'ahumanu 6. Filipino and English.
Rick and Cristy Andrada decide to end their marriage. but up a pretense and delay their separation. Starring Sharon Cuneta, Richard Gomez and Kathryn Bernardo
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