As the holidays approach, audiences will have plenty of choices at the movie theater throughout the month of December.Whether catching a show on Christmas Day is your family's tradition or you're looking forward to a specific release, here's what you can expect to see on the big screen:Dec. 2 "Violent Night" Santa steps in to save the day when the estate of a wealthy family comes under attack. Cast includes David Harbour, Beverly D'Angelo and John Leguizamo. "Emancipation"This film tells the story of a runaway slave who takes a journey through the swamps of Louisiana on his way to freedom. Cast includes Will Smith, Ben Foster and Charmaine Bingwa. "What Remains"A pastor in a small town is presented with a challenge when a convict he forgave for murdering his wife comes back around and law enforcement begins investigating another death that could be related. Cast includes Cress Williams, Kellan Lutz and Marcus Gladney Jr."Spoiler Alert"Based on a true story, this movie portrays how Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan's relationship takes a turn after Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Cast includes Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge and Josh Pais.Dec. 9"The Whale"An isolated English teacher sets out to try to reconcile with his teenage daughter.Cast includes Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink and Ty Simpkins.Dec. 16"Avatar: The Way of Water"Jake Sully works with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi to protect the planet of Pandora.Cast includes Zoe Saldana, Kate Winslet and Sam Worthington. Watch the trailer in the video player above.Dec. 21"Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"With only one of his nine lives left, Puss in Boots begins a mission to find the Last Wish and restore all nine of his lives. Voices by Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas and Harvey Guillén.Dec. 23"Babylon"From overshooting ambitions and over-the-top excess, this movie tells the story of numerous characters making their way through early Hollywood. Cast includes Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Jean Smart. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"This biopic tells the story of the life and music career of Whitney Houston. Cast includes Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci and Tamara Tunie. "Women Talking" A group of women in an isolated religious community are faced with the reality of their faith.Cast includes Rooney Mara, Claire Foy and Jessie Buckley.