Has there even been a year where we need Christmas more? With all of those festive feelings, those movies you’ve seen millions of times before, the food and booze and gifts and cosy jumpers, James Bond and Harry Potter repeats on ITV, and starry dramas on the box every night – it’s the comforting season we all need right now, even if it might look a little different this year. With Halloween and Bonfire Night out of the way, it’s full steam ahead on festive fun, which means getting a head-start on your Christmas shopping.
If you’re buying presents for the film fan in your life, you’re in the right place – Empire has put together a series of gift guides full of picks that are sure to delight any movie buff. From must-have Blu-rays and box sets, to making-of art books, collectible toys and action figures, board games, video games and more, we’ve hand-picked a whole array of suggestions that should make your Christmas gift-buying as easy as possible.
Read on for our picks, choose wisely, and – most importantly – Merry Christmas, everyone.
Movie Toys And Games
From collectible figurines, to massive buildable LEGO sets, to a Back To The Future board game and the ultimate Baby Yoda plush (aww), these are the must-have movie toys and board games of the year. Read more.
Blu-rays And Box Sets
With 4K remasters of The Lord Of The Rings and Dawn Of The Dead, stunning steelbook special editions of Jaws and The Thing, a brand new cut of The Godfather Part III and much more, let us help you pick the ultimate disc. Read more.
Movie-Themed Books
Find the right Star Wars coffee table book, or a gorgeous Folio Society edition of a firm favourite like Jurassic Park, or make up for the lack of Dune in cinemas with the graphic novel edition. Here are the books any film fan would love to unwrap. Read more.
Video Games
There’s a whole new console generation out this Christmas – so pick out the perfect PS5 or Xbox Series X game with our suggestions. Plus, we have the latest must-haves on Nintendo Switch and the PS4 / Xbox One. Read more.
Gadgets And Tech Gifts
Going big for Christmas? Then read our guide on whether to pick up a new games console, a 4K streamer, the latest iPhone, or a VR headset. Read more.