“The Martian” blasts off a busy fall that promises a barrage of great movies, but if you’re like me, it’s going to be tough to make it to them all.

I recently looked through the list of movies slated to come out this fall and felt my heart sink a little. With work, family obligations and other hobbies, finding the time to get to all the intriguing movies coming out is next to impossible, so I’ve been ranking the movies I have to see in theaters, along with the ones I’ll likely skip.

I already kicked off this list by seeing “The Martian” recently. For any science fiction and space movie fans, this is a must-see. While the movie didn’t capture the full adrenaline of the book for me (mainly since I knew what was coming), director Ridley Scott still does a masterful job of condensing the book into a film. Star Matt Damon and his strong supporting cast deserve praise for bringing a plethora of characters to the screen without woefully shorting anyone.

Must-see in theaters: “The Martian,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “The Revenant” and “Spectre.”

This is my shortest collection of upcoming films, but after all, these are my can’t-miss films. I’ll be kicking myself if I don’t see them on the big screen with a big bag of popcorn. For “Star Wars,” it’s a no-brainer. It’s one of the most anticipated films in years, and “Spectre” features the James Bond series bringing back the shady organization that was the centerpiece of its early villains.

“The Revenant” simply looks fantastic from its trailers: Leonardo DiCaprio seeking revenge against Tom Hardy on the frontier. Oh, and it’s directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, who won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director for “Birdman.” I’m sold. If you’re not, watch the trailers. (Warning: The latest trailer will make you terrified of bears.) It looks like this year’s version of “There Will Be Blood,” a visually appealing and artistic movie that’s best experienced in theaters. However, this looks like a film that could be set for a limited release, which would require driving to Rochester or the Twin Cities for a viewing.

I will try to see in theaters: “Steve Jobs,” “Sicario,” “Rock the Kasbah,” “Beast of No Nation,” “Trumbo” and “I Saw the Light.”

All of these films look good, and Bill Murray’s charming humor looks to be on full display in “Rock the Kasbah,” but when you can only make a few movies a season, you’ve got to make the cut somewhere. This first cut features films I’ll get to if I can, but I won’t mourn if I have to wait until the DVD/Blu-ray release. The Danny Boyle-directed “Steve Jobs” on the Apple founder almost made my must-see my list after Rolling Stone movie critic Peter Travers gave it five of five stars. Plus, I’ve always liked writer Aaron Sorkin, who wrote “The Social Network” and was behind “The Newsroom.”

In betweens: “The Peanuts Movie,” “Bridge of Spies” and “The Hateful Eight.”

Simply put, these are the movies I’d only go to if I’m with the right people. Quentin Tarantino is always fairly reliable, but he’s a person most love or hate. His movies are, however, great to see with a group, and “The Hateful Eight” looks no different. “The Peanuts” movie looks like a fun one I could go to with my nieces.

My DVD/Blu-ray list: “Legend,” “Spotlight,” “The Walk,” “Crimson Peak,” “Black Mass,” “Secret in Their Eyes,” “20 Days in a Madhouse,” “Concussion,” “Joy” and “Macbeth.”

Many movies coming out made me shrug and go “meh” this year. Perhaps the best example is “Black Mass.” Though Johnny Depp’s turn in the Whitey Bulger biopic looks fantastic, I’ve seen enough mafia movies in my time and can wait until this hits the small screen.

Skipping: “Pan,” “Goose Bumps,” “The Last Witch Hunter,” “Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse,” “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2,” “The Night Before,” “Creed,” “Victor Frankenstein” and “Point Break.”

After compiling this list, it’s amazing how many of the movies I plan to ignore appear to be pandering for a buck. “Pan” and “Goosebumps” look to be a studio’s way of fighting for the family dollars by banking on beloved children’s tales, while “Victor Frankenstein” and “Point Break” just look to be vying for money. You can make a valid argument on either side for “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2,” the last in the series. However, I rarely give studios the benefit of the doubt when a movie is split into two parts. It screams, “Money!”

And I can predict it now: “The Night Before,” a comedy about three friends getting together before Christmas, is a movie I’ll watch on TV and regret the minute I finish it.