Release date: December 25

Why it's anticipated: What's left to say about "Les Miserables"? Based on the beloved long-running musical, the film boasts a star-studded cast - Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, et al. - and the pedigree of director Tom Hooper, in his first outing since winning an Oscar for 2010's "The King's Speech." With awards buzz building, a plum Christmas Day release slot and the promise of "live" singing from the film's cast, "Les Mis" has all the makings of a holiday blockbuster.

- Chris Eggertsen