The fourth film in the "Harry Potter" series marks the unofficial beginning of the 2005 Holiday Movie Season when it hits theaters this Friday. (Pictured: Daniel Radcliffe © Warner Bros)

Pre-release ticket sales have been brisk for "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and critics who've somehow managed to sneak their reviews out early (most of us have to hold off until the day before the film's released) have been overwhelmingly positive. But who are we trying to kid? It's not as if "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" needs good reviews in order to sell tickets. J K Rowling's fanbase guarantees "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" will be a box office success (like its predecessors), which is a good thing for theater owners and movie studios alike.

Want to know what other big movies are set for release between now and the end of the year? Check out this preview of 10 of the biggest (or most anticipated) films hitting theaters this holiday season:

2005 Holiday Movie Preview Including News on "King Kong," "The Chronicles of Narnia," and "Rent"

EXPANDED PHOTO GALLERIES:

"Syriana" Photos - George Clooney/Matt Damon

"Just Friends" Photos - Ryan Reynolds/Amy Smart

JUST ADDED:

Trailer for the Movie "Munich" Directed by Steven Spielberg

"The Fountain" Trailer Starring Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz

"Aeon Flux" Trailer Featuring Charlize Theron

"The Producers" Trailer with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick