A new year means a new onslaught of movies. Here’s a guide to some of the anticipated movie releases in 2024.
Comedy
Ryan Reynolds returns as Deadpool in this third movie of the Deadpool saga. Here, the sassy superhero teams up with Hugh Jackman in his much-anticipated return as Wolverine. The Shawn Levy movie is expected on July 26.
Tim Burton is finally directing a follow-up to the original 1988 movie. Micheal Keaton and Winona Ryder return as Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz alongside new additions Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe. The movie is expected to be released on Sept. 6.
Animation
Po returns to the big screen in this fourth installment of the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise. After he is called upon to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, Po is tasked with finding a new Dragon Warrior. All the while, an evil sorceress plots to re-summon Po’s past enemies.
Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Stine directed this film, set to release in theaters on March 8.
Though the plot of the fourth installment of the “Despicable Me” franchise is unknown, the film is anticipated in theaters on July 3.
Drama
Joaquin Phoenix returns as the Joker for the sequel to the original 2019 film. He will star alongside Lady Gaga, who will be taking on the role of Harley Quinn. Though not much else is currently known about the Todd Phillips film, the movie is expected to release on Oct. 4.
Action
“Argylle“
An introverted author becomes entangled in a world of espionage and spies in this Matthew Vaughn film. The thing is, this world doesn’t seem all that unfamiliar to the lowly author, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, who writes spy novels herself.
Sofia Boutella, Henry Cavill and Dua Lipa also star in this film, releasing to theaters on Feb. 2.
Dakota Johnson stars as clairvoyant paramedic Cassandra Webb in this origin story of one of Marvel’s heroines. Sydney Sweeney, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott star in this S. J. Clarkson-directed film. The film will release on Feb. 14.
The second installment of “Dune” continues to follow Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet. Here, Paul continues his journey and tries to exact revenge on the people who killed his father. The movie, directed by Denis Villeneuve, also features Florence Pugh, Austin Butler and Zendaya. It will be released on March 1.
Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Furiosa in this movie about the warrior before her encounter with Mad Max. George Miller directed this film which also features Chris Hemsworth, and is expected to release May 24.
Ryan Gosling plays a retired stuntman who re-enters the business after the star of a million-dollar movie, which is also being directed by his ex, goes missing.
Hannah Waddingham and Emily Blunt both star in this David Leitch film, which is releasing in theaters on May 3.
The long-anticipated sequel to the original 2000 film follows Lucius, the son of Maximus and Lucilla, after Maximus’ death. Paul Mescal and Connie Nielsen star alongside Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal in this film directed by Ridley Scott. The film is expected to be released on Nov. 22.
“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim“
This animated prequel to the “Lord of the Rings” saga sheds light on the founder of Helm’s Deep, Helm Hammerhead. The Kenji Kamiyama film is expected to be released Dec. 13.
Musicals
This remake of the classic 2004 film is actually based on the stage musical “Mean Girls.” While the stories from the 2004 film and the 2024 film might not be exactly the same, we can anticipate an exciting musical twist in this remake.
Angourie Rice stars as Cady Heron and Reneé Rapp stars as Regina George in this film directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. “Mean Girls” released in theaters on Jan. 12.
“Wicked“
The classic Broadway musical is making its way to the big screen in this first of a two-part screen adaptation. Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in this Jon M. Chu-directed film, expected to release on Nov. 27.
No matter who you are or what kind of movies you’re into, there’s something worth looking into on the big screen this year.
EK Brown • Jan 17, 2024 at 12:21 pm
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