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If you are a movie fan to any degree , this list is for you !
THE MOST-ANTICIPATED MOVIES OF 2024
✪ Mean Girls (Jan 12): Not a remake of the iconic 2004 film, but an adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. Still, it features much of the same storyline, written by Tina Fey.
✪ Argylle (Feb 2): Starring Bryce Dallas Howard as a spy novelist who finds the events of her storys are coming to life. Also featuring Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson.
✪ Madame Web (Feb 14): Dakota Johnson stars as a clairvoyant paramedic who develops the ability to see into the future. Also in this Marvel film are Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor and Isabela Merced.
✪ Bob Marley: One Love (Feb 14): Produced in cooperation with the singer’s family, this biopic stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the iconic reggae artist.
✪ Dune: Part Two (Mar 1): Continues the journey of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he embarks on a warpath of revenge against those who destroyed his family. Also stars Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, and more.
✪ Kung Fu Panda 4 (Mar 4): Jack Black’s back. His ‘Po’ is told by ‘Master Shifu’ (Dustin Hoffman) that he will no longer be the Dragon Warrior, but instead become Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace.
✪ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Mar 29): The sequel to 2021’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” follows the Spengler family leaving Oklahoma and going to the New York fire station of the original 1984 “Ghostbusters” film.
✪ Mickey 14 (Mar 29): Robert Pattinson is sent on a mission to colonize the ice world Niflheim. When an employee dies, he’s cloned with the memories of the traveler who comes before him. Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette co-star.
✪ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Ap 12): A sequel to 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong”, now they are allies facing off against a new threat.
✪ Civil War (Ap 26): Kristen Dunst and Jesse Plemons and Cailee Spaeny star in this apocalyptic action film depicting a USA where 19 states have seceded and the government is facing off against a Texan and Californian army called the Western Forces.
✪ The Fall Guy (May 3): Ryan Gosling leads this action comedy adaptation of the 1980s TV series following stuntman Colt Seavers as he works on a film directed by his ex-girlfriend, played by Emily Blunt.
✪ Back to Black (May 10): Marisa Abela stars as Amy Winehouse in a biopic directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, told from the late singer’s point of view.
✪ If (May 17): Written and directed by John Krasinski, it stars Krasinski, Ryan Reynolds and Phoebe Waller-Bridge in a tale that asks: What if your imaginary friends weren’t imaginary?
✪ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (May 24): Anya Taylor-Joy stars as young Imperator Furiosa (the younger version of Charlize Theron’s “Mad Max” character). She is thrown into a Biker Horde led by Warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth).
✪ Garfield (May 24): Chris Pratt and Samuel L. Jackson star in the franchise’s first animated feature since 2006. Pratt voices the titular orange feline, with Jackson portraying his father Vic.
✪ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (May 24): Following the death of Caesar in 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes,” this installment is set several generations later, with apes now the dominant species.
✪ Ballerina (June 7): The “John Wick” spinoff will follow Ana de Armas as an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma. Also stars Keanu Reeves and Anjelica Huston.
✪ A Quiet Place: Day One (June 28): This prequel to the 2018 post-apocalyptic thriller stars Lupita Nyong’o, as she navigates the first moments of the alien invasion in New York City.
✪ Horizon: An American Saga (June 28 and Aug. 16): Directed, produced and co-written by star Kevin Costner, this Western that follows the expansion of the American West before and after the Civil War. It will be released in 2 parts.
✪ Despicable Me 4 (July 3): Not many plot details have been released, but we do know that Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Miranda Cosgrove and Steve Coogan are all returning.
✪ Twisters (July 19): A sequel to the 1996 tornado disaster epic “Twister,” which starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. No plot details yet for this one, described as “a new chapter” from the original movie.
✪ Deadpool 3 (July 26): Ryan Reynolds reprises his title role, reuniting with Hugh Jackman’s X-Men character Wolverine.
✪ Borderlands (Aug. 9): This science fiction comedy stars Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Bobby Lee, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana Greenblatt and Édgar Ramírez, as Blanchett’s character returns to her home planet of Pandora.
✪ Kraven the Hunter (Aug. 30): Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays the title character in this Marvel film. Other cast members include Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose and Christopher Abbott.
✪ Beetlejuice 2 (Sept. 6): Tim Burton returns to direct the follow up to his 1987 cult classic “Beetlejuice,” with Michael Keaton back as the eccentric ghost. Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara also return, with Jenna Ortega joining the cast.
✪ Transformers One (Sept. 13): Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Jon Hamm, Laurence Fishburne and Brian Tyree Henry are some of the stars rounding out the cast for the latest addition to the “Transformers” universe.
✪ Saw XI (Sept. 27): It ‘s the franchise’s 11th installment in 20 years. And that’s just about all we know about it.
✪ Joker: Folie a Deux (Oct. 4): Lady Gaga joins Joaquin Phoenix in the musical follow up to Todd Phillips’ “Joker.”
✪ Smile 2 (Oct. 18): Aladdin” star Naomi Scott is set for the sequel to the horror sensation, which will likely get a new protagonist, since Sosie Bacon’s Rose didn’t survive the first.
✪ Venom 3 (Nov. 8): Tom Hardy will returns as Eddie Brock/Venom in this Marvel film.
✪ Gladiator 2 (Nov. 22): Ridley Scott returns to direct the much-anticipated follow up to his 2000 Best Picture winner. Paul Mescal stars, along with Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Derek Jacobi and Joseph Quinn, among others.
✪ Wicked Part 1 (Nov. 27): The first part of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical features Cynthia Erivo starring as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.
✪ The Karate Kid (Dec. 13): As the stars of separate “Karate Kid” films, Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio will come together in this installment.
✪ Mufasa: The Lion King (Dec. 20): This prequel of the 2019 photorealistic remake will explore Mufasa’s origin story, centering his on relationship his brother Scar.
✪ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Dec. 20): Ben Schwartz reprises his role as the title character.
✪ Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (no date yet): Following the cliffhanger ending of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” all loose ends should be wrapped up in this final film in the animated trilogy.
