Autumn is one of the most bountiful seasons on the moviegoing calendar, as a growing crop of potential awards contenders emerges alongside a mouthwatering array of holiday entertainment and bona fide blockbusters.

This year is no exception, with many of Hollywood’s biggest stars unveiling their latest works, and some of the most formidable franchises in recent memory returning to the big screen.

Here are 14 of the most tantalising prospects to arrive between now and Christmas (opening dates are for Hong Kong).

Read my full South China Morning Post feature here