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We saw some encouraging signs early in 2022 that folks were ready to head back to theaters for the ultimate movie-watching experience, but the coronavirus has certainly taken its toll on the industry. As a result, the summer lineup for this year may not be as densely packed as we were accustomed to seeing pre-pandemic, but we’ve still got a whole lot of exciting titles to look forward to. Of course, there’s plenty for superhero fans to cheer about, with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Thor: Love and Thunder, and fans of blockbuster action will be delighted by the return of Tom Cruise as the eponymous ace fighter pilot in Top Gun: Maverick. Those with families particularly have a lot to choose from, whether it’s the latest Minions movie, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, or Pixar’s Lightyear, and moviegoers looking for a thrill or two can look to Men, The Black Phone, or Jordan Peele’s latest, Nope. But that’s just a small taste of what the summer has in store, so read on and start marking your calendars!
The highly anticipated latest chapter of the MCU finds Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) trying to keep the multiverse from being destroyed with the help of new friends and old.
Zac Efron headlines this adaptation of the Stephen King novel about a young girl with extraordinary gifts whose parents attempt to keep her hidden from the secret agency that wants to use those gifts for nefarious purposes.
The original stars of Jurassic Park return together in this trilogy-capper that finds dinos roaming the Earth freely and humans trying to preserve a delicate balance.
Julian Fellowes’ upstairs-downstairs drama hits the big screen for a second outing, following the Crawleys as they travel to the South of France.
Jessie Buckley stars in Alex Garland’s latest thriller about a traumatized woman who retreats to the countryside to heal, only to find a new, insidious threat tormenting her.
Tom Cruise returns as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in this follow-up to the 1986 Tony Scott film about an intense training school for ace naval fighter pilots.
The hit Fox animated series leaps to the big screen for its first theatrical feature, as the Belchers attempt to keep business going after a giant sinkhole opens up right in front of their restaurant.
Maika Monroe stars in this psychological thriller about a young actress who moves to Bucharest and becomes suspicious that she is being stalked by a local serial killer.
Chris Evans goes to infinity and beyond in this Pixar prequel of sorts that charts the journey of the “real-life” Buzz Lightyear whose adventures inspired the action figure in the Toy Story films.
Baz Luhrmann sets his singular vision upon Elvis Presley, played by Austin Butler, chronicling the complicated relationship between Presley and his manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).
This live-action/stop motion-animated hybrid mockumentary follows an anthropomorphic shell named Marcel (voiced by Jenny Slate) who embarks on a search for his family.
Scott Derrickson reunites with his Sinister star Ethan Hawke in a new thriller about a kidnapped boy trapped in a basement who realizes he can communicate with his captor’s previous victims.
The second film focusing on Despicable Me’s goofy, pill-shaped henchmen sees them working for a young Gru (Steve Carell) for the first time in an effort to help him join a famous supervillain group.
Thor (Chris Hemsworth) just wants to retire in peace, but a new threat in the form of Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale) forces him to lean on old allies, with some surprising twists.
This drama based on the best-selling novel of the same name stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kya, a self-raised girl from the marshlands of North Carolina who becomes the prime suspect in a murky murder case.
Details on Jordan Peele’s latest spine-tingler are few and far between, but we know it centers on a California horse ranch where mysterious forces begin to terrorize the human and animal populations.
This animated adventure tells the story of a down-on-his-luck dog who trains to become a fearsome samurai to protect his village of cats — who all hate dogs, by the way — from a ruthless villain.
Did you know Superman, Batman, and the other DC heroes all have equally superpowered pets? You’ll get to meet them all in this animated film, as they work together to save their kidnapped owners.
Based on Japanese novel, this action comedy stars Brad Pitt as an assassin looking to retire who is tasked with a final job aboard a bullet train that turns out to be more complicated than he expected.
Broken Lizard’s Jay Chandrasekhar directs this comedy starring comedian Jo Koy, who plays a fictionalized version of himself as he attends a family Easter celebration.
This satirical slasher follows a group of friends who gather for a house party and play a murder mystery game, only to discover an actual murder has taken place and they must now play the game for real.
This crime comedy caper stars Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson as a “screw-up” and a dangerous assassin, respectively, who must team up to stay alive when they are mistaken for each other.
A group of friends gather at a remote getaway in the mountains but soon discover the dark history behind it, forcing them to fight for their survival.
Sylvester Stallone stars in this superhero film based on a series of graphic novels about a young boy who discovers a famous hero thought to be dead is actually still alive and seeks him out.
In the Heights’ Melissa Barrera stars in this thriller about a pregnant woman put on mandatory bed rest who begins to witness supernatural events in her home.
B.J. Novak makes his directorial debut with this comedic thriller about a NYC journalist who travels south to investigate the mysterious death of his girlfriend.
In this sci-fi action adventure, a young boy suspects his father is a superhero after he discovers what appears to be a hideout in his basement, but must defend it with his friends when villains attack.
Idris Elba and Sharlto Copley star in this thriller about a man visiting a game reserve in South Africa with his daughters who become prey to a dangerous lion that begins stalking them.
George Miller’s first film since Mad Max: Fury Road is this epic romantic fantasy about a woman who encounters a djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom.
This comedy centers on two Black men and a Latino man who stumble upon a drunk, unconscious white female in their apartment and embark on a chaotic journey to take her someplace safe.
This coming-of-age drama follows a 15-year-old girl who discovers her family may be more problematic than she realizes when a car explodes on her street and her father goes missing.
David Cronenberg returns to the body horror genre with this high-concept thriller about a performance artist who undergoes public surgery to remove newly developed organs.
In this quirky mockumentary comedy, an unsuccessful Welsh inventor manages to create an artificially intelligent robot from spare parts who helps him learn some important life lessons.
Lesley Manville stars in this comedy about a housekeeper whose dream to own a Christian Dior gown takes her on an extraordinary adventure to Paris.
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We finally got some early signs of normalcy at the box office as Fall approached, with big titles like Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, No Time to Die, and Halloween Kills racking up solid returns, but the Holiday Movie Season holds so much more to look forward to. We have exciting new films from Guillermo del Toro (Nightmare Alley), Steven Spielberg (West Side Story), and Joel Coen (The Tragedy of Macbeth); big blockbuster action in Eternals, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and The King’s Man; throwback thrills in Ghostbusters: Afterlife and The Matrix Resurrections; remarkable biopics like King Richard, Being the Ricardos, and American Underdog; and, of course, plenty for the kids to enjoy in Encanto, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Sing 2. So bundle up for the weather and start planning your holiday viewing now!
Chloé Zhao follows up her Best Picture-winning Nomadland with an entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, centering on the titular race of superpowered beings who come out of hiding to defend Earth against an ancient enemy.
Pablo Larrain (Jackie) returns to biographical drama with this look at life of Princess Diana during a holiday celebration with the royal family, with Kristen Stewart in the lead role.
This live-action adaptation of the popular children’s book series finally arrives in theaters, charting the friendship between a young girl named Emily and her abnormally large red dog. Also streaming on Paramount+.
Writer-director Kenneth Branagh delivers a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age film about the life of a boy from a working-class family in Northern Ireland.
The power trio of Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot star in this globe-trotting action caper about an FBI agent who is forced to team up with one art thief to catch another. Also available to stream on Netflix on 11/12.
More than 35 years after his father struck supernatural comedy gold with Ghostbusters, Jason Reitman follows up with a sequel that follows up with new characters with ties to the past who face off against a familiar threat.
Joaquin Phoenix stars in writer-director Mike Mills’ (Beginners) drama about a radio journalist who bonds with his nephew when they are forced to take an unexpected cross-country road trip together.
Will Smith takes center court in this biographical drama of Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Also streaming on HBO Max.
The Resident Evil franchise gets a fresh start with an origin story that reintroduces fans to the small town where the secret experiments of a mysterious corporation lead to terrifying consequences for an unlucky few.
Disney’s latest animated adventure takes viewers to Colombia, where a magically gifted family comes under threat and the lone daughter without any powers may be their only hope for salvation.
Based on the novel of the same name, this period Western from Jane Campion follows two Montana brothers who turn against each other when a widow and her son enter their lives. Also streaming on Netflix on 12/1.
Keira Knightley and Matthew Goode headline an ensemble cast in this dramatic comedy about a group of friends who gather to celebrate Christmas despite the fact that mankind faces an imminent apocalypse.
Sean Baker’s latest centers on a down-on-his-luck porn star who returns his Texas hometown in search of redemption and finds it more difficult to earn than he anticipated.
Provocative writer-director Paul Verhoeven chooses real life for his latest film, a biographical drama about 17th century nun Benedetta Carlini, who joined a convent and began a lesbian affair with another nun.
George MacKay and Lily-Rose Depp star in this drama about a man who believes he is a wolf who is sent to a clinic for treatment and meets another patient who forces him to reconsider his life.
This sci-fi thriller stars Riz Ahmed as a former Marine who kidnaps his two children from their mother and takes them on the run to protect them from an alien parasite plaguing the world. Also streaming on Amazon Prime on 12/10.
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Aaron Sorkin’s glimpse behind the scenes of one week in the personal and professional lives of the celebrity couple. Also streaming on Amazon Prime on 12/21.
Steven Spielberg directs this new adaptation of the popular Broadway musical about a pair of teenagers from rival gangs in 1950s New York City who fall in love with each other.
Based on a 2009 British miniseries, this drama stars Sandra Bullock as an ex-con who reenters society and attempts to put her life back together, even as she is shunned at every turn. Also streaming on Netflix on 12/10.
Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett lead an all-star cast in Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the eponymous novel about a carnival con man who meets and falls for a psychiatrist even more adept at manipulation than he is.
In Tom Holland’s third solo film as the MCU’s Spider-Man, an outed Peter Parker turns to Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) for help rectifying the situation, only for everything to go sideways in spectacular fashion.
In this follow-up to the 2016 animated musical, Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) and his gang of performers must find a way to convince a world-famous rocker (Bono) to join them in order to play a glamorous new venue.
Keanu Reeves returns in Lana Wachowski’s new installment in the Matrix franchise, which picks up 20 years after Revolutions and finds Neo rediscovering his identity. Also streaming on HBO Max.
Matthew Vaughn’s prequel to the Kingsman franchise set decades in the past recounts the origins of the titular “Secret Service,” as one man and his apprentice attempt to thwart a coalition of evil tyrants.
Pedro Almodóvar’s latest collaboration with Penélope Cruz is a drama about two pregnant women — one middle-aged and one adolescent — who meet and feel very differently about giving birth but form a strong bond with each other.
Leonard DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence headline Adam McKay’s star-studded satire about two astronomers who attempt to warn mankind about Earth’s impending collision with a comet. Also streaming on Netflix on 12/24.
In his first film working alone, Joel Coen writes and directs this adaptation of the Shakespearean classic, with Denzel Washington in the lead and Frances McDormand as Lady Macbeth. Also streaming on Apple TV+ on 1/14/2022.
Zachary Levi stars in this biographical sports drama about remarkable life and career of Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Kurt Warner.
Based on a memoir by Dana Canedy, this drama directed by Denzel Washington stars Michael B. Jordan as Canedy’s husband Monroe King, a Sergeant in the US Army who died in the Iraq War but left behind a journal for their son.
Maggie Gyllenhaal makes her feature directorial debut with this novel adaptation about a woman (Olivia Colman) on vacation who becomes unhealthily obsessed with another woman and her young daughter. Also streaming on Netflix.
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We didn’t get much of a summer movie season in 2020, for coronavirus reasons, so a lot of the year’s biggest titles got shifted to 2021. While this impacted previously set plans for other 2021 films — which then got pushed even further back as well — we now have a wealth of the most buzzworthy movies hitting theaters and, in some cases, streaming at the same time. We’re finally getting F9, Black Widow, and Candyman. We have horror sequels (Spiral, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It), exciting animated films (Vivo, Luca), fun family fare (Jungle Cruise, Space Jam: A New Legacy), action comedies (Free Guy, The Suicide Squad), and even a couple of very different origin stories (Cruella, Snake Eyes). There’s a little something for everyone, and we’re all probably dying to get back to the theater sometime this year, so begin your planning… now!
Director Guy Ritchie reunites with Jason Statham for a fourth collaboration, centering on an armored truck company employee who joins a daring heist but may have ulterior motives.
This stark drama centers on a separated couple dealing with their newfound freedom to see other people; the husband has a much more difficult time adjusting as he tries to keep his family of six together.
Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson headline this revival of the Saw franchise as two cops investigating a series of gruesome — and eerily familiar — murders.
Angelina Jolie plays a forest fire warden who takes it upon herself to protect a young boy who has witnessed the murder of his father in this thriller from writer-director Taylor Sheridan (Wind River).
This book adaptation stars Amy Adams as an agoraphobic woman who believes she has witnessed the murder of a neighbor… or has she?
Dave Bautista leads a group of mercenaries on a dangerous mission to rob a Las Vegas casino during a zombie outbreak.
Disney reimagines the 101 Dalmations villain with the help of Emma Stone, who plays the titular aspiring fashion designer whose life takes a criminal turn.
This sequel to the 2018 horror hit follows up with Abbott family as they seek shelter from the film’s sound-sensitive monsters and encounter fellow survivors.
The third chapter in the original Conjuring franchise finds paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) looking into a criminal who claims he was possessed by the devil.
Speaking of Lin-Manuel Miranda, his hit Broadway musical about the people who live in the New York City neighborhood of Washington Heights also gets the big-screen treatment, thanks to Crazy Rich Asians director John M. Chu.
This follow-up to the 2017 action comedy stars Ryan Reynolds as bodyguard Michael Bryce, who is enlisted by Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek) to rescue her husband — and Michael’s rival — Darius (Samuel L. Jackson).
Pixar’s latest offering is a coming-of-age tale about a boy who lives on the Italian Riviera and strikes up a friendship with another boy, only to discover they are both secretly sea monsters disguised as humans.
Beatrix Potter’s mischief-prone rabbit embarks on a second adventure as Peter (James Corden) wanders away from home and makes new friends as his family comes looking for him.
Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) helms this decades-spanning documentary about brothers Ron and Russell Mael, otherwise known as the influential rock duo Sparks.
Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his “family” are back in another action-packed blockbuster, as Dom faces off against the brother (John Cena) he tried to leave in the past.
Based on a notoriously stranger-than-fiction series of viral tweets, Zola follows a Detroit waitress who road-trips to Florida with a stripper acquaintance and ends up spending the craziest two days of her life with her.
In this follow-up to the 2017 animated comedy, the original boss baby (Alec Baldwin) and his brother have grown up, and they must now contend with children of their own and an evil school headmaster.
Set after 2016’s Purge: Election Year, in which the Purge was officially abolished, this next chapter in the franchise follows a Mexican couple who become stranded on a ranch and besieged by strangers who miss the good ol’ days.
Scarlett Johansson reprises her role as the Avengers super-spy in this prequel film that takes place directly after the events of Captain America: Civil War and finds Natasha grappling with her past as a double agent.
Taylor Russell and Logan Miller return to reprise their roles in this continuation of the 2019 horror-thriller, which finds another six people trapped in deadly escape rooms and trying to understand whey they’ve been chosen.
Oscar-winning documentarian Morgan Neville (Won’t You Be My Neighbor) sets his sights on another beloved pop culture icon, Anthony Bourdain, in this profile of the late celebrity chef’s incredible life.
A full 25 years after the original Space Jam, LeBron James puts a new spin on the story. This time, Bron is transported to a digital world and must team up with the Looney Toons to defeat an evil AI’s Goon Squad in a game of hoops.
M. Night Shyamalan’s latest follows a family on vacation who discover the secluded beach where they’re relaxing is mysteriously causing them to age rapidly. It seems straightforward, but you know Shyamalan loves his twists.
This spin-off of the G.I. Joe universe is an origin story for the mute ninja/commando known as Snake Eyes, with Crazy Rich Asians’ breakout star Henry Golding in the title role.
Writer-director David Lowery (The Old Man and the Gun) brings us a haunting vision of the 14th century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, with Dev Patel in a medieval fantasy adventure splashed with a touch of horror.
Disney unleashes its next theme park ride-inspired movie, starring Emily Blunt as a scientist who hires Dwayne Johnson’s riverboat captain to take her down the Amazon in search of the mythical Tree of Life.
Matt Damon stars in director Tom McCarthy’s (Spotlight) thriller about an Oklahoma oil-rig worker who travels to Marseille, France to clear his daughter’s name when when she is imprisoned for a crime she says she didn’t commit.
Adam Sandler won’t be returning to voice Dracula, but everyone else is back in the final chapter of this series, which will see the focus shift more to Dracula’s daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez) and her human husband Johnny (Andy Samberg).
Director James Gunn helms this soft reboot of the famously panned 2016 DC movie, with folks like John Cena and Idris Elba joining the group of criminals who are sent to take out a Nazi-era prison in South America.
What if a non-player character (NPC) in a video game suddenly became self-aware? That’s the idea behind Free Guy, an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as Guy, the NPC in question who decides to take his destiny into his own hands.
Aretha Franklin gets the biopic treatment courtesy of Jennifer Hudson, who stars as the legendary singer in her youth, alongside Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, and Marc Maron.
This psychological thriller follows a recent widow (Rebecca Hall) who, now alone in the house he built for her, begins to uncover the dark secrets of his past.
This sequel to the 1992 horror classic takes place in the same neighborhood, now gentrified, where an artist explores the legend of Candyman in his work and unknowingly opens a door he may not be able to close.
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Holidays technically happen all throughout the year, but what we know as “holiday movie season” has just begun, which means we’re about to get a whole lot of awards season hopefuls, big-budget blockbusters, and some combination of the two. But with all the free time likely coming your way in the next couple of months, we know it can be difficult to figure out where to spend your movie budget. With that in mind, we here at RT have put together a handy calendar of all the noteworthy films set to premiere in November and December, from family fare (Frozen II, Playmobil: The Movie) and blockbuster action (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Jumanji: The Next Level) to thoughtful drama (Waves, Bombshell, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood), serious thrills (Knives Out, Black Christmas, Queen and Slim), and a few biopics (Ford v. Ferrari, Richard Jewell, Just Mercy). There’s a little something for everyone, so read on for the full list and good luck setting your moviegoing schedule!
In this animated adventure, Jeremy Renner provides the voice of an arctic fox named Swifty who dreams of becoming one of the arctic’s legendary couriers and unwittingly uncovers a plot for world domination by an evil walrus.
Cynthia Erivo takes on the role of Harriet Tubman in Kasi Lemmons’ biopic of the American historical icon, who famously escaped from slavery, returned to rescue her family, and went on to save hundreds of slaves via the Underground Railroad.
The Terminator franchise gets a soft reboot as Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger return in a story that picks up after the events of T2: Judgment Day and follows a young revolutionary-to-be targeted by a future A.I.
Edward Norton writes, directs, and stars in this adaptation of the eponymous novel about a private detective who uncovers a vast conspiracy as he investigates the murder of his mentor and closest friend.
Martin Scorsese’s epic crime drama about the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa brings Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Harvey Keitel together for the first time. The film screens in theaters briefly before dropping on Netflix later in November.
Based on the novel by Stephen King, this sequel to The Shining stars Ewan McGregor as a grown-up Danny Torrance, who helps a teenager take down a cult that preys upon others like them who have extrasensory abilities.
Taika Waititi writes, directs, and stars in this World War II satire about a Hitler Youth who learns his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic and must decide what to do with the help of his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler.
John Cena and Keegan-Michael Key star in this comedy about a firefighter who bonds with the three siblings he rescues from a wildfire as the search for their missing parents continues.
Need a little holiday uplift? You may get it from Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding in this romantic comedy about a self-destructive woman who learns to turn her life around with the help of a handsome stranger.
Roland Emmerich sets his sights on World War II in this historical action film that recounts the events of the famed Battle of Midway, the naval confrontation between the US and Japan that helped turn the tide of the war.
This dramatic thriller — censored in its native China — centers on a bullied high school student preparing for her university entrance exams who falls in with a petty criminal and becomes wrapped up in a murder investigation.
Shia LaBeouf makes his writing debut in this semi-autobiographical film about a young actor who struggles to come to terms with his tumultuous relationship with his demanding father, the latter played by LaBeouf himself.
Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in this based-on-true-events drama about Ford’s efforts to put together a racing team that would take down Ferrari in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1966.
Legendary actors Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen star together for the first time in this thriller about a con man whose lies catch up to him when he sets out to bamboozle a wealthy widow.
Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska star in Elizabeth Banks’ new take on the female spy trio that began as a TV series in the 1970s and spawned a pair of successful films in the early 2000s.
Director Trey Edward Shults’ latest drama revolves around the lives of a Black suburban Florida family, seemingly normal at first, who undergo dramatic changes as life throws unexpected challenges at them.
In this follow-up to the wildly popular Disney animated film, Elsa (Idina Menzel) embarks on an adventure with Anna (Kristen Bell) and their friends to discover the source of a mysterious voice emanating from a forbidden land.
Tom Hanks portrays the beloved children’s television icon Fred Rogers in this drama about the relationship he forged with cynical journalist Tom Junod (Matthew Rhys), who was won over by Rogers’ charm and good nature.
Chadwick Boseman stars in this action thriller about an NYPD detective on the hunt for a pair of cop killers who stumbles onto a massive conspiracy as all 21 bridges to Manhattan are closed to prevent escape.
The latest from Todd Haynes stars Anne Hathaway and Mark Ruffalo in a drama based on true events about an attorney who discovers a link between a powerful corporation and a string of mysterious deaths.
Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Chris Evans lead an impressive ensemble cast in Rian Johnson’s murder mystery about a detective looking into the murder of a wealthy patriarch on his 85th birthday.
In this modern twist on Bonnie and Clyde, Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith play a couple on a first date who flee the scene of an officer-involved shooting and become unwitting media celebrities.
Based on the popular German toy line, this animated film features the voices of Anya Taylor-Joy and Daniel Radcliffe in an adventure about a young woman who travels to a magical land to rescue her missing brother.
Emily Beecham and Ben Whishaw star in this sci-fi thriller about a scientist who develops a unique, therapeutic species of flower and discovers its sinister side effects when she takes one home to her teenage son.
The Theory of Everything co-stars Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones reunite for this historical drama about the scientists who undertook groundbreaking experimental gas balloon flights in the mid-1800s.
Acclaimed French screenwriter Céline Sciamma’s sophomore directorial effort is a romantic drama about an artist commissioned to secretly paint the portrait of an unwilling young bride-to-be.
Imogen Poots stars in Sophia Takal and April Wolfe’s remake of the slasher classic, in which a group of sorority girls is terrorized by an unseen killer and decides to fight back.
Clint Eastwood’s latest drama revolves around the titular security guard who discovered a bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics but subsequently became the FBI’s lead suspect and suffered public vilification in the press.
Danny DeVito and Danny Glover join the fun as Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan return for a second round as the avatars in a magic video game that sucks victims in for an action-packed adventure.
Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie star as Megyn Kelly, Gretchen Carlson, and the fictional Kayla Pospisil in Jay Roach’s depiction of the scandal that brought down Fox News chief Roger Ailes (John Lithgow).
The Safdie brothers’ latest drama, about a New York City jeweler who finds himself deep in debt in pursuit of a big score, might just be the movie that makes Adam Sandler an Oscar-winner.
Acclaimed director Terrence Malick’s latest drama stars August Diehl as Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian farmer who was imprisoned in World War II when he refused to fight for the Nazis.
Director Tom Hooper brings the second big-screen adaptation of the long-running stage musical, enlisting the talents of Taylor Swift, James Corden, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba, Rebel Wilson, and more.
The final chapter of the Skywalker Saga picks up a year after the events of The Last Jedi, as the Resistance takes a final stand against the First Order, and Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) come to terms with their destinies.
Tom Holland and Will Smith provide the voices in this animated film about a super spy who is accidentally turned into a pigeon by his scientist sidekick but uses the mishap to his advantage on a dangerous mission.
Greta Gerwig breathes new life into Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel with the help of an all-star cast that includes Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep.
Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx star in this true story about young, Harvard-educated attorney Bryan Stevenson and his fight to exonerate Walter McMillian, who was sentenced to death in 1987 for a murder he didn’t commit.
Working from a story told to him by his grandfather, Sam Mendes directs this World War I film about two British soldiers who undertake a perilous mission to prevent the deaths of hundreds of their fellow soldiers.
Alfre Woodard is generating Oscar buzz for her performance here as a prison warden in charge of inmate executions who struggles with the psychological and emotional toll her job has taken over several years.
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As it did last year, Marvel has chosen to release Avengers: Endgame at the tail end of April, and since it could very well be the biggest movie of the year, we’re going to stretch our Summer Movie Calendar just the tiniest bit to include it. That said, there are still a lot of other hotly anticipated movies opening in May through August, so there should be plenty of options for you to cram in between your repeat viewings of Endgame. Maybe you’re looking for some high-octane action (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Hobbs & Shaw), some family-friendly entertainment (Detective Pikachu, Toy Story 4, The Lion King), or a few chills (Child’s Play, Annabelle Comes Home). Maybe you’re in the mood for something a little quirkier (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Dead Don’t Die) or a big-budget blockbuster experience (Spider-Man: Far From Home, Godzilla: King of the Monsters). Whatever your tastes, there’s likely to be something to suit you, so check below for the full calendar of the biggest summer movies of 2019 and a few smaller ones you’ll want to keep on your radar.
How will Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, and the rest of the remaining Avengers actually, you know, avenge their comrades who fell victim to “The Snap” in Infinity War? It’s all led up to this grand finale, an appropriate kickoff to the summer movie season.
Zac Efron and Lily Collins star in this profile of serial killer Ted Bundy that takes the perspective of Bundy’s girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer, who begins to reexamine her relationship with him as his crimes begin racking up and making headlines.
Dennis Quaid goes into full-on stalker mode in this home invasion thriller — sort of — about a young couple who move into a beautiful new home, only to discover that its previous owner isn’t so thrilled about letting it go.
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen headline this romantic comedy about an aspiring presidential candidate who reconnects with a man she used to babysit as a teen and, charmed by his personality, hires him as her speechwriter.
Based on the popular toys of the same name, this animated musical comedy makes use of the talents of Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, and more as the UglyDolls encounter a bizarre new town where everyone is perfect.
In this hybrid live-action/animation adventure, Ryan Reynolds lends his voice to the titular Pokémon, who discovers that a young Pokémon trainer can hear his true voice and decides to help him unravel the mystery behind his father’s disappearance.
Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this dramatization of William Shakespeare’s life in 1613, after a fire has devastated the Globe Theater and the famous playwright returns to Stratford to reconnect with his family.
Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson star in this remake of the 1988 comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, about a high-class conwoman who sees potential in a petty scam artist and decides to take her under her wings.
Diane Keaton leads an ensemble cast in this feel-good comedy about a woman who reluctantly moves into a retirement community and starts up a cheerleading squad with the other women around her.
Nicolas Hoult stars as the renowned author of The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings novels in this drama about the writer’s early years, which would go on to form the basis of his famous books.
Keanu Reeves returns as John Wick in the third — and presumably final — installment in the franchise (TV spinoff notwithstanding), which sees the unkillable assassin extraordinaire on the run from pretty much everyone with a gun. Or a sword.
Need more wholesome puppy tales in your life? Then clear your schedule for this sequel to 2017’s A Dog’s Purpose, which reintroduces audiences to the Josh Gad-voiced retriever named Bailey and whisks everyone away on a new adventure.
Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton star in this young adult novel-based teen romance about a young couple who fall in star-crossed love just as one of them is struggling to fight against the deportation of her family.
Brad Pitt stars in this sci-fi mystery from James Gray (The Immigrant, The Lost City of Z) about an engineer who journeys into deep space to learn what happened to his father, who made a similar journey decades ago and never returned.
The second of three live-action Disney remakes hitting theaters this year, Aladdin stars Mena Massoud as the titular street urchin, Will Smith as the genie he meets, and Naomi Scott as the princess he hopes to woo with the genie’s help.
Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein star in this coming-of-age comedy about a pair of overachieving BFFs who decide to spend their last night as high school students trying to make up for lost playtime. Olivia Wilde’s feature debut impressed at SXSW.
What if Superman was evil? That’s the question this supernatural thriller asks, as a gifted child from another planet crash-lands on Earth and, despite the love of a young couple who raise him as their own, unleashes terror on his community.
The title says it all. Japan’s biggest export returns to do battle with classic nemeses like Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah. Caught up in it all is a cast of concerned humans who can do nothing but “let them fight.”
Octavia Spencer stars in this thriller about a lonely woman who scores younger friends when she invites some teens to party at her place. There are some odd house rules, though, and we’re willing to bet we find out what happens when they’re broken.
Taron Egerton drapes himself in sequins for this biopic about Elton John’s rise to fame, from his days as a promising prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music to his rewarding partnership with longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin.
In this chapter of the X-Men saga, the team faces a new threat as Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) is injured during a rescue mission by a mysterious force that changes her into something more sinister. Can she overcome the darkness within?
Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling star in this comedy about a struggling talk show host who forms an unlikely friendship with a newly hired female writer who was brought on staff to help save the show. Kaling wrote the script.
Max (Patton Oswalt), Snowball (Kevin Hart), Gidget (Jenny Slate), and the rest of the gang are all back in this sequel to the 2016 animated hit that gave us a comedic look at what our pets are up to when we’re not around.
Adam Driver and Bill Murray headline a killer cast in Jim Jarmusch’s comedy about a couple of small-town cops who find themselves in over their heads when the dead begin coming back to life and shambling about town.
The Men in Black are back, and this time, one of them is a woman. Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson suit up as memebers of MiB’s London bureau, who are dispatched to investigate a series of otherworldly crimes happening on Earth.
Three generations of Shaft come together as Richard Roundtree, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jessie T. Usher unite to help the youngest member of the family, JJ, discover the truth behind his best friend’s death.
Aubrey Plaza and Brian Tyree Henry reimagine the ’80s horror classic with Mark Hamill voicing the killer doll, who, in this updated version, is a high-tech toy that rejects its programming and embarks on a joyous killing spree.
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and the Toy Story cast are back in an all-new adventure that finds them trying to rescue a homemade toy named Forky (voiced by Tony Hale) when he and Woody get separated from the group during a road trip.
The latest entry in the Annabelle franchise ties in more directly to the Warrens (Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson), who bring the evil doll home and place her in their artifact room, only for her to bring the other spirits in the room to life.
In a change of pace for director Danny Boyle, Himesh Patel and Lily James star in this rom-com about a struggling musician who wakes from an accident to discover the Beatles never existed… but he still knows all of their music.
In this follow-up to the 2017 character reboot, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) takes a trip to Europe with his classmates and meets Nick Fury, who wants him to team up with a new guy named Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) to battle some unusual creatures.
Jesse Eisenberg stars in this dark comedy about a timid man who, after being mugged, decides to enroll in karate class to learn how to protect himself. When he graduates to his dojo’s night classes, he discovers things aren’t quite what they seem.
Chadwick Boseman and Sienna Miller star in this crime thriller about an NYPD detective who uncovers a conspiracy while hunting down a pair of cop killers and sees the city go into lockdown in order to prevent them from escaping Manhattan.
This survival horror film from Alexandre Aja (High Tension, Piranha 3D) follows a Florida woman who becomes trapped in a flooding house during a hurricane and must fight off the alligators who come looking for an easy meal.
In sort of a comedic take on Michael Mann’s Collateral, Kumail Nanjiani plays an Uber driver who unknowingly picks up a cop (Dave Bautista) on the trail of a killer and becomes wrapped up in the mess.
Awkwafina stars in this Sundance Festival hit about a woman’s struggle to understand why her family in China chooses not to tell their grandmother she is dying, and decide instead to throw a sham wedding to bring everyone together.
Jon Favreau takes the helm for Disney’s “live-action” retelling of the beloved 1994 animated film, hoping to do for it what he did with 2016’s The Jungle Book. The all-star cast includes Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Seth Rogen, and James Earl Jones.
Set in 1969, Quentin Tarantino’s much-anticipated ninth film centers on an actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), his stunt man (Brad Pitt), and, in some tangential way, Charles Manson. That and the movie’s stunning cast is about all we know so far.
The popular Nickelodeon TV series character takes to the jungles of South America to locate a lost Incan city and rescue her parents in this adventure starring Isabella Moner, Michael Peña, and Eva Longoria.
Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, and Idris Elba star in this spinoff of the Fast and Furious franchise, as federal agent Luke Hobbs teams up with former bad guy Deckard Shaw to take down an even badder guy with, apparently, superpowers.
Five mutants with budding powers try to break out of the mental asylum-like facility where they’ve been quarantined in this horror-tinged, X-Men-adjacent superhero flick based on the comics of the same name.
Kenneth Branagh directs this adaptation of the popular fantasy book series about a teen criminal genius who enlists the help of his bodyguard to hunt down a fairy and use its powers to rescue his father.
Aldis Hodge and Greg Kinnear star in this based-on-true-events story about the former NFL player, who was falsely accused of rape during his junior year of high school and spent almost six years in prison.
Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, and Elisabeth Moss star in this adaptation of the comic miniseries about a trio of mobster wives during the 1970s who decide to take over their husbands’ businesses after they are arrested by the FBI.
Director Ari Aster returns with a follow-up to his hit horror film Hereditary, this time setting the action in the broad daylight of a Swedish village, where a young couple on vacation clash with a local cult.
Based on the popular children’s novels, this Guillermo del Toro-produced horror film centers on a group of teens in 1968 who discover a mysterious book written long ago by a troubled young girl and slowly come face to face with its dark secrets.
Richard Linklater directs this adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name about a hateful woman (Cate Blanchett) who suddenly disappears and her daughter’s efforts to figure out, well, where she went.
This 1987-set musical comedy follows a teenager who discovers and becomes obsessed with the music of Bruce Springsteen, much to the chagrin of his conservative Pakistani family, and struggles to decide which path to follow.
In this sequel to the 2017 thriller, four teen girls exploring an underwater cave system come face to face with a horde of hungry sharks and must decide whether to fight for their lives or flee. Good luck!
Rachel Bloom, Sterling K. Brown, Awkwafina, and Nicki Minaj join Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage, and the rest of the returning cast as the angry birds reluctantly unite with their green pig rivals to take on a new threat to their existence.
A trio of 12-year-olds set off on a wild adventure to replace a broken drone and help one of them learn how to kiss a girl in this R-rated coming-of-age comedy starring Jacob Tremblay, Keith L. Williams, and Brady Noon.
Joel Kinnaman, Rosamund Pike, and Clive Owen star in this thriller about an ex-con who agrees to help take down a mob boss for the FBI, only for things to go sideways and for him to end up in prison again — this time, undercover.
In the grand tradition of movies based on non-narrative children’s toys, we have this animated adventure about a girl (Anya Taylor-Joy) who is transported to a magical world where she must rescue her brother.
First it was Olympus, and then it was London, and now it’s Angel. Gerard Butler returns as Secret Service agent Mike Banning, who is accused of a presidential assassination attempt and must clear his name.
This faith-based inspirational sports drama follows a high school basketball coach-turned-cross-country coach who makes it his mission to help a young athlete achieve her dreams.
Halloween is over and done with, and you know what that means: discount candy sales everywhere! Oh, and also, it’s officially that time of year when movie studios line up their major awards contenders and holiday fare. To help you navigate the dozens of new releases that will come your way in the months of November and December, we’ve put together a handy calendar you can use to plan out your entire holiday season. Whether you’re into serious drama (Boy Erased, Mary Queen of Scots, On the Basis of Sex), family-friendly fantasy (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Mary Poppins Returns), blockbuster action (Aquaman, Bumblebee), animated adventures (Ralph Breaks the Internet, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), or something in between (Creed II, Green Book), you’re likely to find some enticing choices at the multiplex, so read on to check out our Holiday Movie Calendar!
Rami Malek stars in this musical look back at influential rock band Queen and its charismatic frontman Freddie Mercury. Malek has already inspired significant awards chatter for his performance.
Tiffany Haddish and Tika Sumpter star in Tyler Perry’s tale of two sisters — polar opposites — who discover each other’s lives aren’t quite what they seem.
The classic ballet comes to the big screen in a new adaptation starring Mackenzie Foy as a young girl who encounters a parallel world of fantasy. The all-star supporting cast includes Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, and Keira Knightley.
Joel Edgerton wrote, directed, and co-stars in this drama, based on a memoir, about a gay teen (Lucas Hedges) who is sent by his ultra-religious parents (Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman) to a conversion therapy program. Early reviews have called it complex and powerful.
The folks who brought you Despicable Me and Minions are bringing a new take on Dr. Seuss’ tale about the titular grump, who clashes with a young girl full of holiday spirit when he plots to steal Christmas in order to secure some peace and quiet.
Claire Foy dons the dragon tattoo as Lisbeth Salander in a sequel to David Fincher’s 2011 adaptation of Swedish author Stieg Larsson’s crime novels, this time taking on corrupt government officials and cyber criminals. Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe) directs, with LaKeith Stanfield co-starring.
J.J. Abrams produced this supernatural horror thriller about a group of World War II soldiers who come face to face with unspeakable evil in a secret Nazi lab beneath a church in enemy territory. Is is connected to the Cloverfield mythology? Probably not, but it’s a fun thought, isn’t it?
Hugh Jackman stars in Jason Reitman’s retelling of American politician Gary Hart’s historic 1988 presidential campaign, which was marred by scandal and marked a turning point in the relationship between politics and the press.
Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston return in the second installment of the Harry Potter prequel series, joined by Jude Law as a young Dumbledore and Johnny Depp as the evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald. Can Newt (Redmayne) save the muggle world from Grindelwald’s plans to rule it?
Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne star as a married couple looking to adopt a child who instead end up with a trio of siblings and must navigate the complexities of sudden parenthood. It’s kind of like Despicable Me without the supervillain angle. Or the minions.
Acclaimed director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave, Shame) hops genres for this crime thriller about a group of women who band together to pull off a heist to pay back the debt owed by their recently killed criminal husbands. Widows premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to rave reviews.
Oscar-nominated director Julian Schnabel also co-wrote this look back at the life of celebrated painter Vincent van Gogh (played by Willem Dafoe), presented in fanciful vignettes reminiscent of van Gogh’s work. Mads Mikkelsen, Emmanuelle Seigner, and Oscar Isaac co-star.
Acclaimed Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer) gives us the first of three films about royalty (if you count Aquaman) this holiday season, as Emma Stone stars as an ambitious servant attempting to return to aristocracy by currying favor with Queen Anne (Olivia Colman), much to the dismay of the Queen’s close friend (Rachel Weisz). The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and is already Certified Fresh.
Steven Caple Jr. takes the reins from Ryan Coogler for this follow-up to the 2015 boxing drama, as Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) faces off with the son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), who killed Apollo Creed in the ring decades earlier.
Peter Farrelly takes a slight detour into heartfelt comedy-drama territory in this tale of the unlikely friendship that forms between a white driver (Viggo Mortensen) from the Bronx tasked with chauffeuring an elite black pianist (Mahershala Ali) through middle America during the 1960s.
In this sequel to 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph, Ralph (John C. Reilly) and Princess Vanellope (Sarah Silverman) enter the world of the internet in order to save Vanellope’s game. Taraji P. Henson and Gal Gadot co-star.
Ready for another take on the merry outlaw who steals from the rich and gives to the poor? This new version stars Taron Egerton (the Kingsman movies) as the titular hero, Jamie Foxx as Little John, and perennial bad guy Ben Mendelsohn as the Sheriff of Nottingham.
As a bit of counterprogramming to all the awards contenders and holiday cheer, we have this horror flick about a young woman who is trapped in a morgue and terrorized by the corpse of a woman who may have been possessed by a demon.
Celebrated American author James Baldwin provides the source material for Barry Jenkins’ follow-up to his Oscar-winning Moonlight, a romance between a woman and an artist set against the backdrop of 1970s Harlem.
This cheeky horror-comedy-musical centers on a group of friends who band together to survive a zombie onslaught during Christmas, and early reviews say it’s a fun genre mash-up with likable characters and a surprising amount of heart.
Miranda Otto, Kiernan Shipka, and Stanley Tucci star in this horror film about a family terrorized by cave-dwelling monsters who hunt by sound.
Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan star in this historical period drama about the political rivalry between the titular Scottish queen and Queen Elizabeth I of England as they compete for the throne.
Natalie Portman and Jude Law star in Brady Corbet’s (The Childhood of a Leader) sophomore effort, a drama about a global pop star mounting a comeback and battling personal demons.
Based on the novel of the same name, this Peter Jackson- and Fran Walsh-penned fantasy set in a post-apocalyptic future centers on a young man and woman who are banished from a mobile city when an assassination attempt goes awry.
Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this drama about an octogenarian struggling to pay bills who unwittingly takes on a job as a drug mule. Bradley Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, and Michael Peña co-star.
This animated film tells the story of young Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore), a teenage Spider-Man who learns that there are others with the same powers, spread across multiple universes.
Jennifer Lopez stars in this workplace comedy about a 40-year-old woman who is mistaken for a high-powered business consultant and uses the opportunity to prove her true worth.
Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, and Patrick Wilson star in James Wan’s entry in the DC extended universe, chronicling the ruler of Atlantis’ struggle to protect his kingdom and the surface world from nefarious threats.
This prequel spinoff of the Transformers series focuses on fan-favorite Bumblebee and his humble beginnings as a VW Beetle who befriends the California teen who discovers his battle-ravaged body.
Based on the 2010 documentary Marwencol, this drama directed by Robert Zemeckis stars Steve Carell as a victim of a violent assault who begins constructing an elaborate miniature world in his backyard as part of his recovery.
As it turns out, this will indeed be an alternate cut of Deadpool 2 with a new framing device (a la The Princess Bride, complete with Fred Savage) that will be trimmed down to a PG-13 rating. So it’s kind of the same movie, but also kind of not.
Emily Blunt takes on the role made famous by Julie Andrews, playing the titular super-nanny who returns to take care of a new generation of Banks children. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, and Colin Firth round out the cast.
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly reunite to star as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in an anachronistic period comedy that finds the titular duo attempting to track down James Moriarty (Ralph Fiennes) and stop him from assassinating the queen.
Adam McKay (The Big Short) continues his foray into political filmmaking with this profile of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, starring a near unrecognizable Christian Bale as Cheney, Sam Rockwell as George W. Bush, Steve Carell as Donald Rumsfeld, and Amy Adams as Lynne Cheney.
Nicole Kidman stars in director Karyn Kusama’s (The Invitation) dark crime thriller about a troubled LAPD detective dealing with the re-emergence of a gang leader from her past. Based on early festival reviews, this could put Kidman in the Best Actress Oscar conversation.
Felicity Jones plays Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in this period drama focusing on Ginsburg’s groundbreaking efforts to overturn gender discrimination as a young lawyer.
Is it arguable that the summer movie season this year really begins with the April 27 release of Avengers: Infinity War? Yes, maybe so, but we’ve gotta draw the line somewhere, and that line is May 1. Plus, there are still plenty of thrills, chills, laughs, cries, and WTFs to be had from all of the other summer movies 2018 has to offer, whether you’re looking for some mindless escapism or thought-provoking drama. Check below for the full calendar of the biggest movies of summer 2018 (Solo: A Star Wars Story, Deadpool 2, Incredibles 2), as well as a few smaller releases (Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, Sorry to Bother You) you will want to keep an eye out for.
David Tennant stars in this thriller from Geostorm director Dean Devlin about a thieving valet (Robert Sheehan) who encounters more than he bargained for when he finds a captive woman in the home of a wealthy victim.
In this gender-swapped remake of the 1987 film, Anna Faris plays a working-class mother who saves the life of a spoiled, wealthy playboy (Eugenio Derbez) and pretends to be his wife when she realizes he lost his memory in the accident.
Director Jason Reitman reunites with writer Diablo Cody and star Charlize Theron in this comedy about a struggling single mother of three who forms an unlikely bond with the young nanny (Mackenzie Davis) her brother has hired for her.
This biographical documentary hones in on the untold story of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, recounting her professional triumphs and revealing seldom shared details about her personal life.
In something of a reversal of David Fincher’s Panic Room, this thriller follows a determined mother (Gabrielle Union) attempting to break into a fortified home to save her children from the band of robbers who have taken it over.
Melissa McCarthy teams up with her husband, director Ben Falcone, for their third outing together in this comedy about a recently single mother who decides to go back to college and ends up in the same class as her daughter.
Everybody’s favorite Merc with a Mouth is back, and this time he’s got some new friends, as Deadpool teams up with a band of soldiers to protect a young mutant from being kidnapped by a time-traveling commando named Cable.
Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen star in this comedy for the older set, about four lifelong friends whose lives are rejuvenated when they all decide to read Fifty Shades of Grey together.
If talking animals are your thing, you’ll want to check out this family comedy, which stars Will Arnett as a detective and Ludacris as the voice of his canine partner, as the pair go undercover to solve a case at a prestigious dog show.
Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan stars in this period drama that recounts the romance between a young grad student and a violinist from vastly different cultural bakgrounds.
Alden Ehrenreich steps into Harrison Ford’s shoes as Han Solo in the latest standalone spinoff in the Star Wars universe, which depicts the young smuggler years before he met Luke and Leia and helped take down the Empire.
Elle Fanning and Douglas Booth star in this dramatized account of the relationship between poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, as well as the fateful night that led the latter to write Frankenstein.
Like Bad Grandpa before it, this comedy weaves real — and hilariously dangerous — Jackass-style stunts into a story about a young amusement park owner (Johnny Knoxville) who pulls out all the stops in order to save the park from closure.
Based on a true story, this survival drama stars Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin as a young couple who set sail across the ocean together but find themselves marooned at sea after an unexpected encounter with a powerful hurricane.
Based on a true story, this crime drama follows four friends who, struggling with life and inspired by heist movies, attempt to rob a college of its valuable private book collection.
Logan Marshall-Green stars in Leigh Whannell’s sci-fi thriller about a mugging victim who seeks revenge for the death of his wife after he recieves an experimental treatment that gives him superhuman abilities.
A rousing crowd-pleaser at Sundance where it premiered, this supernatural horror film stars Toni Collette as a woman who suspects her recently deceased mother is terrorizing her daughter from beyond the grave.
In this spinoff of the hit Steven Soderbergh trilogy, Sandra Bullock plays Debbie Ocean (sister to George Clooney’s Danny), who gathers an all-female team for a heist at the famous Met Gala in New York City.
Bring your handkerchiefs for this insightful documentary look at the life of Fred Rogers, the man behind the influential TV series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which entertained and educated children for generations.
Jodie Foster, Sterling K. Brown, and Jeff Goldblum lead an all-star cast in this dystopian action film that revolves around a woman who runs a secret hospital for criminals.
Pixar’s superpowered Parr family are back in this sequel that picks up literally right where The Incredibles left off and follows Elastigirl’s return to fame, while Bob and the kids try to get used to normal life.
Trevor Jackson stars in this updated remake of the 1972 film, and while we don’t have an official plot synopsis yet, the original follows a cocaine dealer trying to secure one last deal before leaving the business.
Ed Helms, Jon Hamm, and Jeremy Renner star in this high-concept comedy — based on a true story — about a group of friends who have been engaged in an elaborate, decades-long game of tag.
Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard reprise their roles in the latest chapter of the Jurassic Park franchise, which finds their characters returning to the island to save the dinos from a volcanic eruption.
Vera Farmiga and Christopher Plummer star in this road-trip comedy about a single mother who is forced to drive her father from Seattle to Los Angeles after he’s kicked out of his retirement home.
The latest from It Follows director David Robert Mitchell stars Andrew Garfield as a disillusioned man who meets a mysterious woman and then embarks on a search through Los Angeles to find her when she suddenly disappears.
Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro return — sans Emily Blunt and director Denis Villeneuve — for this sequel that focuses on a federal agent’s efforts to curb drug trafficking at the US-Mexico border.
Have you seen those videos where NBA star Kyrie Irving dresses up in old-person makeup, calls himself Uncle Drew, and destroys opposing teams in pick-up basketball games? This is that, in feature-length form.
Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson star in this remake of the 1988 comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels about a pair of conmen competing with each other to bamboozle a wealthy heiress out of her fortune.
Margot Robbie, Simon Pegg, and Mike Myers headline this stylized crime thriller about a pair of hitmen whose mysterious — but lucrative — mission is compromised by an equally mysterious woman.
The Purge franchise finally goes the prequel route, this time tracing the origins of the national day of mayhem that allows any crime to be committed for a 12-hour period with no legal consequences.
Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, and Michael Douglas return for this post-Ifinity War Marvel sequel, in which thief-turned-superhero Scott Lang takes on a partner and struggles to balance his dual life.
LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, and Armie Hammer star in rapper Boots Riley’s directorial debut, a surreal social satire about a black telemarketer whose career is propelled by the efficacy of his “white voice.”
In this third installment of the animated series, Dracula (Adam Sandler) takes his family on a vacation cruise, where he falls in love with the ship’s captain, much to his daughter Mavis’ (Selena Gomez) dismay.
The 2018 Dwayne Johnson destruction tour continues, as the affable action star plays a building inspector framed for a crime he didn’t commit who must clear his name and rescue his family.
Gus Van Sant directs this based-on-true-events drama about renowned cartoonist John Callahan (played by Joqauin Phoenix), who only discovered his talent when he became a quadriplegic after a drunk driving accident.
Bo Burnham’s coming-of-age comedy centers on a young teen (Elsie Fisher) trying to make the best of the last week of her dreadful eighth grade year.
Denzel Washington returns to reprise his role as Robert McCall, the former CIA operative who becomes a vigilante hero, in this seqeuel directed by frequent collaborator Antoine Fuqua.
Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and the rest of the cast — along with Cher — are back in this sequel to the 2008 musical comedy, which cuts back and forth from the present to Donna’s romantic past.
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team of high-octane spies come back to the big screen under the guidance of director Christopher McQuarrie, who also helmed Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation in 2015.
The popular DC Comics-based animated series comes to the big screen as the Teen Titans search for a director to helm their own movie, only to be set back by the nefarious plans of their nemesis Slade.
Indie darlings Timothée Chalamet and Maika Monroe star in this coming-of-age drama about a young man who arrives in Cape Cod for the summer, starts selling weed, and falls in love with his business partner’s sister.
Daveed Diggs co-wrote and stars in this comedy — about a man on probation who witnesses a police shooting — that utilizes humor to address issues of race, class, and gentrification.
Based on the YA novel of the same name, this sci-fi fantasy follows a group of teens with superhuman powers on the run from a government after a plague has killed off the majority of the country’s children.
This CGI/live-action family film stars Ewan McGregor as the titular A.A. Milne character, who’s all grown up and needs a little nudge from a certain honey-loving bear to rekindle the spirit of his youth.
Mark Wahlberg and director Peter Berg have worked on three Certified Fresh films together, and they hope to do it again with their latest, about an intelligence operative attempting to smuggle a high-value target out of the country.
John Cho and Debra Messing star in this thriller about a desperate father trying to locate his missing daughter by following clues discovered in her laptop with the help of a local detective.
Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon join forces for this action-comedy about a pair of best friends who find themselves in the middle of a life-or-death conspiracy when one of their exes suddenly appears with assassins on his trail.
This sci-fi adventure film in the vein of E.T., D.A.R.Y.L., and Short Circuit centers on a teenager who discovers and befriends a state-of-the-art A.I. in the form of a dog and attempts to keep it safe from the evil scientists who want it back.
Ken Marino directs this ensemble comedy that follows several Los Angeles dog owners whose lives begin to intertwine and impact each other in unexpected ways.
It’s got Jason Statham. It’s got a giant shark. Its tagline is “Pleased to eat you.” You know exactly what you’re getting into here.
John Goodman and Vera Farmiga star in Rupert Wyatt’s sci-fi thriller that explores the impact on the lives of people living in a Chicago neighborhood that was occupied by alien forces a decade earlier.
Constance Wu and Michelle Yeoh star in this comedy about a woman who accompanies her boyfriend back to Singapore, only to discover he comes from an ultra-wealthy family and he’s one of the country’s most eligible bachelors.
Melissa McCarthy and Elizabeth Banks headline this noir-ish comedy from Brian Henson about a human cop and a puppet detective who must work together to solve the serial murders of the cast of a popular 1980s children’s show.
Matthew McConaughey stars in this true story about a young man during the 1980s crack epidemic who became a police informant for Detroit police, who then unceremoniously sentenced him to life in prison.
Keanu Reeves and Alice Eve star in this sci-fi thriller about a man who becomes obsessed with bringing his family back — in any way possible — after they are killed in a car accident.
Based on the meme-inspired legends, this supernatural horror film follows a group of girls who attempt to debunk the existence of the titular specter but suspect they might be wrong when one of them goes missing.
James Franco and Zoë Kravitz star in this sci-fi action film about a pair of brothers who are forced to go on the run by a vengeful criminal, with only a mysterious weapon of unknown origins at their disposal.
The winter movie season is almost here, which means you can expect to see a lot of family films, big-budget blockbusters, and serious dramas angling for awards consideration. In order to help you sift through all the choices at the multiplex, we’ve compiled a list of the most anticipated, most talked-about, and most interesting movies opening in November and December. Read on for the full list, and good luck planning your holiday moviegoing experience!
Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn reprise their roles in this follow-up to the 2016 comedy, as the trio of bad moms deal not only with trying to plan the perfect Christmas for their families, but also with their own mothers.
Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Tessa Thompson, and Cate Blanchett star in Taika Waititi’s uproarious entry in the MCU, which follows the God of Thunder as he forms an unlikely team to take on a powerful villain bent on the destruction of Asgard.
Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf star in Greta Gerwig’s first directorial effort, a drama about the relationship between a teenager and her nurse mother, who is forced to support the family when her father loses his job. The film is already Certified Fresh, and critics call it a triumphant debut for Gerwig.
Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, and Laurence Fishburne star in Richard Linklater’s (Boyhood) drama about a trio of Vietnam veterans who reunite when one of them loses a Marine son stationed in Iraq.
Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell may have successfully squashed their feud in 2015’s Daddy’s Home, but when their equally mismatched fathers come to visit for the holidays, a new rivalry heats up.
Kenneth Branagh stars in this remake of Agatha Christie’s ensemble mystery as world-class detective Hercule Poirot, who must race to solve a murder aboard a European train packed with suspects. The impressive supporting cast includes Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Willem Dafoe, Daisy Ridley, Penélope Cruz, and more.
Frances McDormand and Woody Harrelson star in Martin McDonagh’s (In Bruges) dark comedy about a grieving woman feuding with the local police department she believes has done little to bring her daughter’s murderer to justice. The film has earned rave reviews so far, and looks to be another winer for McDonagh.
Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) band together in the absence of Superman (Henry Cavill) to stop a supernatural army wreaking havoc on Earth. After the success of Wonder Woman, Warner Bros. looks to satisfy fans looking forward to an epic team-up.
Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, and Zachary Levi lend their voices to this animated tale of a donkey with big dreams who ends up playing a part in the birth of Jesus. Perfect for families looking for an uplifting faith-based movie to watch with the kids.
Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay star in Stephen Chbosky’s adaptation of the best-selling novel about a boy born with a facial deformity trying to fit in at a new school. Between this and The Star, families looking for inspirational entertainment should be set.
Jason Clarke and Kate Mara star in this fact-based drama about the fatal car accident that upended the career of up-and-coming US Senator Ted Kennedy in 1969. Early reviews have been generally positive, but it remains to be seen if this will become an awards season hit.
Pixar’s latest follows the journey of young Miguel, who finds himself mysteriously wandering the Land of the Dead in his quest to become an accomplished musician, even though his family forbids it. Pixar has reliably produced critically acclaimed films for years, so odds are this will be another winner.
If you need a good scare this December, your best bet may be this supernatural thriller about a high schooler who finds a Polaroid camera that brings death to anyone it photographs.
Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas star in Joe Wright’s historical drama about Winston Churchill’s leadership efforts during the early days of World War II. Oldman is already stirring up Best Actor conversations with his portrayal of Churchill, and early reviews say it’s a character drama worth watching.
Dan Stevens and Christopher Plummer star in this period drama about Charles Dickens and the creation of his classic tale, A Christmas Carol.
Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer star in this romantic drama about a sophisticated upper-crust teen living with his family in Italy who falls for the American scholar interning for his father.
James and Dave Franco star in the former’s comedic drama, based on the book of the same name, about the making of The Room, a famously bad movie that developed a cult following.
Kate Winslet and Justin Timberlake lead an ensemble cast in Woody Allen’s latest, set on Coney Island during the 1950s, about a quartet of characters whose lives intersect in passionate and violent ways.
Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, and Rene Russo star in this comedy about a resort manager and an ex-military man who duel for the affections of one of the resorts new residents.
Sally Hawkins and Doug Jones star in Guillermo del Toro’s sci-fi romance set during the Cold War about a mute woman who falls in love with the amphibious man held captive in the scientific facility where she works.
Margot Robbie and Sebastian Stan star in this fact-based drama about figure skater Tonya Harding’s involvement in the assault on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan leading up to the 1994 Winter Olympics.
John Cena and Kate McKinnon star in this animated tale about a pacifist bull who is captured and forced to enter the bullfighting arena. This is by Blue Sky Studios, who did the Ice Age and Rio movies, so this should be a fine treat for the kiddies.
It’s Star Wars. You probably already know what it’s about, generally speaking. Rey (Daisy Ridley) needs to be trained by Luke (Mark Hamill) in order to fight Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), while Finn (John Boyega) and Poe (Oscar Isaac) must reunite to lead the resistance. Face it, you’re probably gonna see it.
Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig star in Alexander Payne’s high-concept comedy about a couple’s adventures after they choose to take advantage of new technology and be shrunk down to five inches tall.
Ed Helms, Owen Wilson, and J.K. Simmons star in this comedy about two brothers who set out to find their father when they discover their mother has lied to them about his death.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, and the Bellas reunite for an overseas USO tour after they’ve graduated from college and gone their separate ways.
Provocative filmmaker Michael Haneke’s (Cache, Amour) latest stars Isabelle Huppert and Jean-Louis Trintignant in another cryptic drama centering on a well-to-do family living in northern France, just outside a migrant community in Calais.
Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep star in Steven Spielberg’s historical drama about the journalists who fought to declassify and publish the Pentagon Papers, detailing the history of the US’s involvement in Vietnam.
Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan star in this adventure comedy about a group of teens who get sucked into a video game and must learn to work together to survive.
Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams star in this musical biopic telling the story of P.T. Barnum, who founded the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba star in this drama based on true events about Molly Bloom, the woman who ran an exclusive poker game for celebrities until she was busted by the FBI for unwittingly entertaining the Russian mob.
Daniel Day-Lewis stars in P.T. Andersons latest, a moody drama about the relationship between a famous fashion designer and a young woman who becomes his muse and lover. Day-Lewis has stated that he is retiring from acting, so this could very well be his final role.
Summer is officially upon us, and there are few better ways to beat the heat than to spend a couple of hours in a nice, air-conditioned movie theater. But that’s not the only reason to head to the cineplex; whether you’re looking for a few laughs, a few scares, some explosive thrills, or a good cry, the next few months certainly look promising. In order to help you figure out what films to spend your hard-earned duckets on, we’ve put together a handy Summer Movie Calendar listing all of the biggest releases. Read on to see what’s coming to a theater near you.
Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Drax, and Baby Groot are back in the second installment of Marvel’s space saga, in which the gang faces off against a dangerous new enemy they’ve swindled and forge some new bonds with unlikely friends. Expect plenty of irreverent laughs and explosive action.
Charlie Hunnam and Jude Law star in Guy Ritchie’s take on the famous myth, which finds the once and future king facing off against his uncle, who has seized the throne from Arthur’s father. Hunnam continues to shore up his post-
Sons of Anarchy resume, and fans of Ritchie’s highly stylized action will likely find plenty to enjoy here, so this should make for a fun popcorn flick.
It’s got hot cars, beautiful women, and plenty of machismo, but don’t expect a lot of fast and furious action in this LA-based drama about a graffiti artist trying to pull away from his family’s history of violence. Theo Rossi (
Marvel’s Luke Cage), Melissa Benoist (
Supergirl), and Demian Bichir (
The Hateful Eight) co-star.
Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn star in Jonathan Levine’s comedy about a woman who invites her mother on an exotic vacation, where they promptly get lost in the jungle together. Levine’s last two films,
Warm Bodies and
50/50, were critical hits, so this film should succeed with a similar mix of humor and pathos.
Michael Fassbender and Katherine Waterston star in Ridley Scott’s follow-up to
Prometheus, the latest in the
Alien franchise. This time, a new crew of space travelers land on a remote planet that looks at first like a paradise, only to face a familiar threat. The impressive supporting cast includes Billy Crudup, Demian Bichir, and Danny McBride, among others.
The fourth installment of this adaptation of author Jeff Kinney’s popular books follows young Greg and Rodrick Heffley, who convince their family to celebrate their grandmother’s 90th birthday with a road trip, but secretly plan to attend a video game convention instead. The original cast aged out of their roles, and fans have been upset about that, but it should provide some family-friendly counterprogramming.
Based on a young adult novel by Nicola Yoon, this drama centers on a young woman living with severe combined immunodeficiency who is unable to leave her house, but begins to fall in love with the boy next door. Amandla Stenberg (
The Hunger Games) and Nick Robinson (
Jurassic World) star in what’s sure to be the next teen weepie, so bring some tissues.
Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron star in this comedy that takes its cue from the
Jump Street movies and revives the titular lifeguard drama for the big screen with a wink and a dick joke. If you’re looking for a potent dose of adult humor, this is going to be one of your best bets.
Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow in the fifth installment of the
Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, which pits him against a ghost captain (Javier Bardem) intent on killing all pirates. You know what you’re getting into here: Plenty of shivered timbers, buckled swashes, and flamboyant speechifying from a sashaying Johnny Depp.
Dave Pilkey’s popular children’s novel series comes to animated life in this lively adventure, featuring the voice of Ed Helms as a grumpy elementary school principal who is hypnotized into becoming a superhero. The comedy pedigree is strong here — Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch, and Jordan Peele, among others — so this could be a treat for adults and kids alike.
After a fan-favorite appearance in
Batman v. Superman, Gal Gadot looks to rescue the
DCEU from its critical doldrums. She stars as Diana Prince, headlining the first big screen outing ever for the Amazonian princess, who leaves her island home of Themyscira to help an American pilot (Chris Pine) bring an end to World War I. Suffice it to say that anticipation for this film is sky high, so get your tickets early.
Understated horror is all the rage these days, and the next film looking to scare your socks off with is this eerie film about man whose isolated, reclusive family life is disturbed by the arrival of another desperate family. Director Trey Edward Shults proved his dramatic chops with last year’s
Krisha, and his keen sense for slow burn tension should make this a worthy summer thriller.
In case you hadn’t heard, Universal is launching into its own cinematic universe with its classic monsters, and it all kicks off with this explosive reimagining of the Mummy. Tom Cruise lends his star power to this story of an ancient Egyptian princess (Sofia Boutella) who is woken from a centuries-old imprisonment and promptly embarks on a mission of vengeance. Movie screens were made for this kind of spectacle.
Demetrius Shipp Jr. stars in this biopic focusing on the life of influential rapper Tupac Shakur. The story begins with his early days in New York, follows his rise to success, and chronicles the circumstances leading to his untimely death in 1996. Kat Graham, Lauren Cohan, and Danai Gurira co-star.
Children everywhere were traumatized by the image of Lightning McQueen crashing in the first Cars 3 teaser, but it’s a safe bet that won’t be the last we see of him. This time out, Lightning (once again voiced by Owen Wilson) returns to the track to defeat an up-and-coming young rival (Armie Hammer). It’s Pixar, and it’s Cars — if you’ve got kids (especially boys), you’re going to be seeing this.
Scarlett Johansson and Kate McKinnon star in this raucous adult comedy about five college friends who reunite for a wild bachelorette party in Miami and inadvertently kill a male stripper. It’s like
Bridesmaids meets
Very Bad Things, with a touch of
Weekend at Bernie’s. If that sounds like a good time to you, get ready for a
Rough Night.
Mandy Moore and Claire Holt star in this aquatic survival thriller about a pair of sisters on vacation in Mexico who become trapped in an underwater shark cage. The similarly themed
The Shallows was a sleeper hit last year, so there’s potential for a few good midsummer screams here.
Mark Wahlberg returns for the fifth installment of Michael Bay’s
Transformers franchise, which finds humans at war with the titular robot race. Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, and Josh Duhamel also reprise their roles from previous films, alongside newcomer Anthony Hopkins. Chances are you know what you’re getting here; expect the requisite explosions, car chases, and robot fights.
Jennifer Jason Leigh and Bella Thorne attempt to resurrect the famed haunted house franchise as a new family moves into the cursed home and begins experiencing unexplained phenomena. This’ll be right up your alley if you’re hankering for a bit of supernatural horror.
Gru and his minions are back to face off against a new nemesis in the form of a former 1980s child star and deal with a long-lost twin brother. With Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, and Trey Parker headlining the voice cast, you can expect another round of colorful adventure and laughs for audiences of all ages.
Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler star in this comedy about a pair of irresponsible parents who waste their daughter’s entire college fund and decide to open an illegal casino in their basement to earn the money back. The supporting cast includes comedy vets like Nick Kroll, Rob Huebel, Michaela Watkins, and Jason Mantzoukas, among others.
Joey King and Ryan Phillippe star in this horror film about a bullied teen whose life improves when she’s gifted a wish-granting music box… until she discovers that someone dies when each wish is granted. As the saying — and the tagline — goes, be careful what you wish for.
Director Edgar Wright (
Hot Fuzz,
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World) returns with a high-octane action film about a skilled getaway driver (Ansel Elgort) who finds himself in deep trouble when he agrees to join a doomed heist ordered by a crime boss (Kevin Spacey). The impressive supporting cast includes Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, and Jon Bernthal, and early reviews have all been raves, so this could be one of the summer’s big hits.
Tom Holland suits up for Sony’s revamped — and Marvel-sanctioned — reboot of the Spider-Man franchise. In this version, Avengers recruit Peter Parker learns to balance his high school life and his heroic side gig under the mentorship of Iron Man, who helps him take on a new villain. Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Robert Downey Jr. round out the supporting cast in what Marvel hopes will be a successful new iteration of the famous webcrawler.
Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger star in this adaptation of a
Japanese drama about a teen who is hypersensitive to sunlight who begins a romance with her high school crush… but doesn’t let him in on her debilitating condition. This should make for perfectly romantic counterprogramming to all the spandex actioners and raunchy comedies.
In the third chapter of the successfully rebooted Apes saga, Caesar (Andy Serkis) leads his apes into an epic battle with a human colonel (Woody Harrelson) and begins to rethink his philosophy as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Both previous films have been Certified Fresh, and it’s reasonable to expect this one will be equally thrilling.
Christopher Nolan directs this historical war film about the incredible evacuation of surrounded Allied forces from the beaches of Dunkirk, France during World War II. Nolan knows his way around a big-budget film and he’s both a critical darling and a fan favorite. Throw in a cast that includes Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, and Kenneth Branagh, among others, and it’s almost a sure thing.
Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah star in this comedy about four friends who reunite for a trip to the Essence Festival in New Orleans, where they reconnect and engage in some bawdy extracurricular activities. Director Malcolm D. Lee has had success with the
Best Man movies, and this looks like an equally good time with female leads.
Luc Besson directs this adaptation of a classic French comic series about two operatives in the far-flung future who are tasked with locating and eliminating an evil force threatening a central metropolis where citizens from across the universe live in harmony. The comics have a devoted following, and Besson’s
The Fifth Element is a cult favorite, so until
Star Wars opens later this year, this is probably your best bet for an outer space adventure.
Charlize Theron stars in this thriller as an MI6 spy who travels to Berlin to take down an espionage ring. Director David Leitch was one half of the duo behind
John Wick, so if you were on board for that visceral brand of action, this will feel like a warm, familiar — and bloody — blanket. James McAvoy and John Goodman co-star.
First it was
Legos, then it was
Trolls, and now we have an animated film all about emojis. T.J. Miller and James Corden lend their voices to this colorful tale about an emoji who’s distraught about the fact that he’s able to make multiple facial expressions, unlike his friends. You can probably expect a lot of snappy pop-culture jokes and a feelgood message for the little ones.
In 2006,
Al Gore’s cautionary documentary about global warming brought the climate change debate to the forefront. This year, Gore returns with this follow-up, which chronicles the progress made since the previous film and the continuing efforts being made to raise the issue with governmental leaders. The influential first film was Certified Fresh and won two Oscars, and early reviews for this sequel are fairly positive.
Jason Clarke and Blake Lively star in Marc Forster’s drama about a blind woman who miraculously regains her sight and begins to notice disturbing details about her marriage. Though early reviews have been mixed, Forster’s dramas have been his strongest work, so this slow burn mystery may be worth a watch.
After languishing in development for years, Stephen King’s genre-defying novel series comes to the big screen with Danish director Nikolaj Arcel behind the camera and Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey starring as gunslinger Roland Deschain and the evil Man in Black, respectively. Fans have been waiting for this adaptation for a long time, so expectations are high; with this pedigree, the film could be a big success.
In this period prequel to the first
Annabelle film, a married couple and their adopted children are terrorized by an evil spirit that has taken up residence within a doll. Director David F. Sandberg’s first film,
Lights Out, was a hit, and he looks to do the same for this spinoff franchise.
Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson star in this action comedy about a bodyguard who is assigned to protect his former enemy, a hitman tasked with taking out a dictator at The Hague. If the trailers are any indication, Reynolds and Jackson make a fun duo, and there should be lots of laughs. Gary Oldman and Salma Hayek co-star.
Will Arnett and Katherine Heigl return to voice rascally squirrels Surly and Andie in this sequel to the surprise hit
animated film from 2014. While the first movie found Surly scheming to steal other people’s peanuts,
Nutty by Nature pits him and his gang against an evil mayor who wants to raze the park and build an amusement park in its place. The supporting cast includes Maya Rudolph and Jackie Chan.
This supernatural horror film follows a teen who stumbles upon a vintage Polaroid camera, only to discover that the people she photographs turn up dead in grisly ways. Can she figure out what’s going on? Probably, but you may think twice before snapping your next selfie.
Alicia Vikander, Dane DeHaan, and Christoph Waltz star in this period romance about a Dutch orphan forced to marry a wealthy merchant who begins an affair with the young artist who paints her portrait. Jack O’Connell, Judi Dench, Cara Delevingne, and Tom Hollander help round out the impressive supporting cast.
Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones star in this action comedy about a former FBI agent and former attorney — both in the witness protection program after testifying against the Mafia — who forego their comfortable new lives to stop an impending mob hit. Freeman and Jones are reliable veterans who have proven they can excel at comedy, which makes this a promising odd-couple pairing.
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, this drama tells the gripping story of one of the darkest moments during the civil unrest that rocked Detroit in the summer of ’67.
In this tense, action-fueled thriller, directed by Luis Prieto, a mother tries to take back her kidnapped son. How far will she go to save her child?
From Jeannette Walls’s best-selling memoir, The Glass Castle tells the story of a young woman (Brie Larson) who finds the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.
Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and Clyde Logan (Adam Driver) set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Set in 1960s San Francisco, Birth of the Dragon portraits a young Bruce Lee trying to make a name for himself while working as a martial arts instructor.
An orphaned girl arrives in Paris with no money but one big, passionate dream: to become a dancer.
Winter is nigh upon us, and in the movie industry, that means the studios are getting ready to release all of their prestige pictures, awards hopefuls, and holiday blockbusters. In order to help you figure out exactly what you should be spending your movie budget on, we’ve collected the most notable films coming out in November and December in one handy list. So bundle up, check out our Holiday Movie Calendar, and plan accordingly!
Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, and Greta Gerwig star in Mike Mills’ period drama about a single mother in 1979 who enlists the help of two younger women to help raise her son. Early reviews have been strong, pointing out the film’s likable characters and heartfelt family dynamics.
The latest entry in the
Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Benedict Cumberbatch as a disgraced surgeon who seeks redemption at a remote Tibetan monastery and becomes a powerful sorcerer. Early reviews have already pegged this another triumph for marvel, and its top-notch supporting cast should ensure this will be another fun blockbuster trip to the movies.
Mel Gibson returns to the director’s chair for the first time in a decade for this World War II actioner, which tells the true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), the brave US Army medic who single-handedly saved 75 of his comrades during the Battle of Okinawa. Based on early reviews, it looks like Mel Gibson has got his mojo back.
Remember those ugly dolls with the frizzy hair that were all the rage decades ago? Well, DreamWorks is looking to refresh your memory (and introduce them to a new generation) with the help of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, and more in this animated feature based on the once-popular toy. Early reviews indicate this collection of silly, colorful hijinks might be worth a watch.
Director Jeff Nichols tackles this real life story about Richard and Mildred Loving (Joel Edgerton, Ruth Negga), the interracial couple whose marriage was the centerpiece of a legal battle to overturn outdated laws prohibiting marriages like theirs. With rave reviews coming out of the festival circuit, this Certified Fresh drama looks to be an Oscar contender.
Danny Glover and Gabrielle Union headline this ensemble comedy about a family patriarch who gathers his relatives for a holiday celebration and tries to keep them all in line. If you’re looking for a season-appropriate treat, this might do the trick.
Director Denis Villeneuve looks to continue his impressive streak of acclaimed thrillers with this sci-fi tale about a linguistics expert (Amy Adams) who is called to assist when a dozen alien ships appear on Earth and begin attempting to communicate. Reviews thus far have been glowing recommendations, calling this a heady mystery with great performances.
Based on the eponymous novel, Ang Lee’s war drama centers on a US soldier who returns home a hero after a tour in Iraq and recounts his experiences during a spectacular football halftime show. Critics have been mixed on the film so far, but it’s the first movie to be filmed in 3D 4K resolution at a frame rate of 120 frames per second, which might make for an unparalleled visual experience.
Naomi Watts and Jacob Tremblay star in this psychological thriller about a child psychologist who believes she and her son are being terrorized by the spirit of one her patients, who has gone missing. If you’re looking for a good scare amid all the holiday fare and prestige dramas, this might be a good bet.
Dutch auteur-provocateur Paul Verhoeven has earned some of the best reviews of his career with this latest outing, a dark and suspenseful Certified Fresh thriller starring Isabelle Huppert as a woman who is brutally raped in her home but coldly moves past the incident and begins to stalk her assailant instead.
Miles Teller and Aaron Eckhart star in this inspirational sports drama about Providence, Rhode Island boxer Vinny Pazienza, who suffered a broken neck in a car accident but worked his way back into the ring, despite being informed he might never walk again.
Hailee Steinfeld and Woody Harrelson star in this coming-of-age comedy about an awkward high school junior who suffers an adolescent crisis and finds support from an unlikely source when her best friend begins dating her brother.
If you’ve been itching for a fix ever since the
Harry Potter series ended, you’re in for a treat. Eddie Redmayne stars in this spinoff of J.K. Rowling’s massively popular series, which recounts the adventures of a wizard named Newt Scamander and his efforts to recover a number of magical creatures who have been let loose in 1920s New York.
Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams star in Kenneth Lonergan’s acclaimed drama about a janitor who returns to his seaside New England home when his older brother dies and names him sole guardian of his teenage nephew. This slice-of-life portrait has earned stunning reviews from the festival circuit, so it’s likely to be an Oscar contender.
Fashion designer Tom Ford’s sophomore directorial effort stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Amy Adams in a psychological thriller about an art gallery owner who receives a novel manuscript from her ex-husband and interprets dark designs within it. A stellar supporting cast and Ford’s keen eye for sumptuous detail have earned it great early reviews.
Robert Zemeckis helms this period romantic thriller starring Brad Pitt as a Canadian intelligence officer whose relationship with a French Resistance fighter (Marion Cotillard) — who may or may not be a spy herself — is threatened by the onset of World War II.
Billy Bob Thornton reprises his role as ill-tempered holiday con man Willie Stokes, who reunites with his old partner Marcus (Tony Cox) to rip off a charity in Chicago. The first Bad Santa was a surprise hit, and Thornton is enjoying a recent career boost, so if you like a bit of hilarious misanthropy with your egg nog, this could do the trick.
Disney’s latest animated adventure is set among the islands of the Pacific Ocean, where an intrepid young princess sets off on a journey to locate a fabled island and meets the demigod Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson). Disney’s track record is rock solid, and all signs point to this being another winning treat for the whole family.
Warren Beatty returns to the director’s chair for the first time since 1998’s Bulworth for this period romantic comedy about a young actress (Lily Collins) and a limo driver (Alden Ehrenreich) who are drawn to each other and into the orbit of eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes (Beatty).
Dev Patel stars in this real life story about an adopted Australian man who utilizes Google Earth to find his way back to India and the remote village from which he disappeared as a five-year-old. Rooney Mara and Nicole Kidman co-star, and early reviews have been positive, so this earnest drama could be a winner.
Oscar-winner John Madden enlists another all-star cast for this political drama about a successful D.C. lobbyist (Jessica Chastain) who struggles against powerful opponents to pass gun control reform. Mark Strong, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sam Waterston, and John Lithgow co-star.
Aaron Eckhart and Carice van Houten star in this horror film about a scientist who enters his subjects’ subconscious minds to save them from exorcism and the young boy haunted by a powerful demon from his past. This will be one of the few choices for those looking for a good scare this holiday season.
Halle Berry stars in this action thriller about a single mother who witnesses her young son’s abduction and attempts to secure the city’s help in order to rescue him. Audiences in search of a solid adrenaline jolt might find what they’re looking for here.
Natalie Portman stars in this biopic about First Lady Jackie Kennedy, which focuses on her life in the days immediately following the assassination of her husband. The impressive cast includes Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, Richard E. Grant, and John Hurt, and early reviews have heaped a ton of praise on Portman’s performance, making this another potential awards contender.
T.J. Miller and Jason Bateman star in this holiday comedy about two branch execs who must impress a big client with their Christmas party or else face a shutdown by the company’s CEO (Jennifer Aniston). Based on the huge cast of comedy vets involved — including Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, and Rob Corddry — this is likely to be a raunchy good time.
This musical ode to Hollywood from Damien Chazelle stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as a jazz musician and an aspiring actress who meet, fall in love, and struggle with success in Los Angeles. With outstanding reviews from the festival circuit thus far, this buzzworthy film has already got folks talking Best Picture at the Oscars.
Will Smith stars in this heartfelt drama about a New York ad exec whose friends rally together to help him overcome his grief after he suffers a difficult personal tragedy. The impressive supporting cast includes Helen Mirren, Kate Winslet, Edward Norton, Keira Knightley, and more. Make sure to bring a few tissues.
The first of the highly anticipated
Star Wars Anthology films,
Rogue One tells the story of how the plans for Darth Vader’s death star were stolen and smuggled into the hands of the Rebel Alliance. Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, and Ben Mendelsohn headline a big ensemble cast, and come on. This is
Star Wars. You’re going to watch it.
Asa Butterfield and Britt Robertson star in this sci-fi tale about a teenager — the first child born on Mars — whose investigation into his unknown father leads him to Earth for the first time. Gary Oldman, Carla Gugino, and B.D. Wong co-star in this teen romance, which could be a hit with its target audience.
Bryan Cranston, James Franco, and Zoey Deutch star in this comedy about the rivalry that ensues when a Stanford coed introduces her father to her new boyfriend — an earnest but awkward Silicon Valley mogul who announces his plans to propose. Both Cranston and Franco have proven their comedic chops plenty of times, so expect some good laughs.
J.A. Bayona’s fantastical coming-of-age tale centers on a 12-year-old boy who befriends an ancient talking tree (voiced by Liam Neeson) when his mother grows ill with terminal cancer. Based on strong early reviews, critics are calling this an uncommonly moving example of its genre.
Martin Scorsese’s latest film stars Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver as a pair of 17th century Jesuit Priests who travel to Japan and face persecution at the hands of the shogunate, which seeks to banish all western influences from the country. Liam Neeson, Ciaran Hinds, and Tadanobu Asano co-star, but a new Scorsese film is always something to take notice of.
Michael Fassbender hopes to deliver the first critically acclaimed video game adaptation when he stars in this sci-fi fantasy tale about a man who relives his ancestor’s adventures as a member of a secret society of assassins. Big, blockbuster visuals and a cast that includes Marion Cotillard, Noomi Rapace, Jeremy Irons, and more make this a highly anticipated action thriller.
Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence star in Morten Tyldum’s sci-fi thriller about two people who are prematurely awoken during a 120-year space voyage and discover a larger problem affecting the ship. Tyldum scored big points with his last film, The Imitation Game, and star power doesn’t come much brighter than Pratt and Lawrence, so you’re probably in good hands here.
Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon lend their voices to this animated musical from Illumination Entertainment about a koala who puts on a massive singing competition to help save his theater. Illumination also brought us the
Despicable Me and Minions movies, and so far, this one looks like another crowd-pleaser.
Director Peter Berg reunites with his
Lone Survivor and
Deepwater Horizon star Mark Wahlberg for this depiction of the brave first responders who leapt into action in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing. This is firmly within Berg’s wheelhouse, and Wahlberg is aided by the likes of J.K. Simmons, Michelle Monaghan, and John Goodman.
Denzel Washington’s third film as director, adapted from August Wilson’s play, centers on a former negro league baseball player coming to terms with the events of his life. The cast includes Viola Davis and Mykelti Williamson, and Wilson himself adapted the script, but Denzel is the real draw here; he’s as watchable a star as there is today.
Matthew McConaughey and Edgar Ramirez star in this adventure film about a down-on-his-luck businessman who teams up with a geologist and travels to Indonesia in search of gold. Bryce Dallas Howard, Corey Stoll, and Bruce Greenwood help round out the cast, and it should provide some solid thrills and beautiful landscapes.
Jim Jarmusch isn’t exactly a mainstream draw, but the director’s latest film, starring Adam Driver as a New Jersey bus driver with a penchant for poetry, has earned fantastic reviews thus far. If you’re looking for a quiet, thought-provoking slice-of-life drama, this is probably a sure thing.
Ben Affleck looks to continue his Certified Fresh directorial streak with his latest effort, a period crime drama based on Dennis Lehane’s novel about the son of a Boston police captain who moves to Florida and becomes a prominent gangster. Brendan Gleeson, Elle Fanning, Sienna Miller, Chris Cooper, and Zoe Saldana headline the impressive ensemble cast.
This German-Austrian co-production and festival darling may not open in many theaters, but critics so far agree it’s worth seeking out. Sandra Huller stars in this comedy as a busy corporate exec whose life is turned upside down when her prank-loving father suddenly decides to pay her a surprise visit.
Summer’s here, and the time is right for heading to the multiplex. We at Rotten Tomatoes want everyone to be prepared for the onslaught of summer movies. So we’re here to help you get ready for the biggest cinematic season of the year with RT’s 2016 Summer Movie Calendar.
There are so many superheroes in this movie, it’s almost The Avengers 3. This time, though, Captain America (Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans) faces off against a friend: Iron Man (Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey, Jr.). After several massive battles in the previous Marvel movies, the government wants to regulate superheroes. Stark surprisingly agrees, but Rogers does not, and all the other heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are forced to pick sides.<!--There are so many superheroes in this movie, it’s almost
The Avengers 3. But there are two rival leaders: Captain America (Steve Rogers, played by
Chris Evans) faces off against Iron Man (Tony Stark, played by
Robert Downey, Jr.). After several massive battles in the previous Marvel movies, the government wants to regulate superheroes. Stark surprisingly agrees, but Rogers does not, and all the other heroes in the
Marvel Cinematic Universe have to pick sides.-->
In the latest Blumhouse horror film, a family returns from a trip to the Grand Canyon to find an unwanted souvenir has followed them home. Blumhouse movies like Insidious and Sinister are great at squeezing maximum scares out of minimal settings, so what remains unseen in The Darkness may be more frightening than anything else you see all summer.
Halle Berry shifts into Taken mode as a desperate mother who sets out to rescue her kidnapped son. There’s no trailer out yet, and the film was held up during Relativity’s recent financial troubles, so here’s hoping it was worth keeping on the schedule.
A disgruntled 99 percenter takes a TV financial host (George Clooney) hostage on the air as revenge for losing everything in the economic crisis. Instead, the host actually helps him uncover the corruption in finance, with his director (Julia Roberts) filming the whole thing live.
Finally, an explanation as to why those birds are so angry! Red (Jason Sudeikis) actually comes from an island of happy birds. He’s the only angry one at first, but when pigs come to steal their eggs, the rest of the birds form a furious flock. The slingshot destruction game comes to life in full 3D animation.
This time out, Mac and Kelly (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) must contend with a sorority who’s moved into the house next to theirs. Now the only way they can battle their new neighbors is to enlist their former next-door nemesis, frat boy Teddy (Zac Efron), in hopes they can scare the sisters off.
After spending some time in Marvel’s cinematic universe, Lethal Weapon and Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang writer Shane Black returns to action comedies with Nice Guys, starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling play goofy detectives in the 1970s. This is the sort of hard boiled genre Black loves, and who wouldn’t want to see Gosling and Crowe in corduroys?
Lewis Carroll wrote a sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, so why not make a sequel to the movie? This time, Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to Wonderland for all new whimsical adventures with the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), Red Queen (Helena Bonham-Carter), White Queen (Anne Hathaway) and all the creatures of the realm.
The First Class of X-Men are back to face the world’s first mutant, Apocalypse. Based on a classic story from the comics, this sequel will also introduce young versions of Jean Grey (Sophie Turner), Cyclops (Tye Sheridan), Psylocke (Olivia Munn) Nightcrawler (Kodi Smit-McPhee), and Storm (Alexandra Shipp).
Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin star in this romantic weepie about a young care worker who falls in love with a disabled patient who’s lost his will to live. Come prepared with a box of tissues for this one.
The creators of “D*** In a Box” and “I’m On a Boat” couldn’t just do a talkie, so of course the Lonely Island movie is about music. Andy Samberg stars as Connor4real, a rap star whose album bombs, forcing him to bring his old boy band back together. Expect a lot of laughs and some sly satire on the lavish lifestyle of music celebrities.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles weren’t warmly received by critics when they were rebooted in 2014, but they’re back again anyway. This time they’re joined by Casey Jones (Stephen Amell) to fight Kraang, Bebop, and Rocksteady. We can’t promise these are the same turtles you grew up with, but fans of the first installment will likely return for this one.
The creator of Saw and Insidious is back with another terrifying tale based on a true story. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) travel to England to look into reports of a poltergeist. We hear British ghosts are even meaner than American ghosts, so let’s hope that means double the scares.
After the surprise hit of 2013’s Now You See Me, the Four Horsemen team of magicians are back. This time they’re enlisted to perform a heist by the same man they put away in the first movie. Let’s see if they can pull off another unexpected twist.
There’s a whole world of Warcraft, so how can they narrow it down to one movie? Based on the massively popular video game franchise, the film focuses on a looming battle between orcs and humans. Even if you don’t play the games, this looks to be the most epic fantasy tale since The Lord of the Rings.
Kevin Hart tackles another action comedy, this time with The Rock. Dwayne Johnson plays a badass CIA agent who recruits his old high school buddy (Hart) to help him with a case. Hart and Johnson are both entertaining performers with a knack for playing off their co-stars, so this could be a perfect pairing.
In the long awaited sequel to Finding Nemo, it’s Dory (Ellen Degeneres) who goes missing. She leaves to look for her family, and Marlin (Albert Brooks) and Nemo (Hayden Rolence) go searching for her. Pixar films are almost always worth the price of admission, and who doesn’t want to meet more of Pixar’s under-the-sea creations?
Five years after the “McConaissance” began in earnest with The Lincoln Lawyer, it looks like he’s still on a roll. Here, Matthew McConnaughey plays a deserting Confederate soldier during the Civil War who leads a rebellion that declares Jones County, Mississippi a free state. Opening just a week before Independence Day, it’s a seldom told but perfectly relevant Civil War story worth knowing.
20 years ago, Independence Day was the must-see movie of the summer thanks to a teaser trailer at Christmas showing aliens destroying the White House. This summer, they’re back, and only former President Whitmore (Bill Pullman) and scientist David Levinson (Jeff Goldblum) can defeat them without the help of Will Smith.
Blue Crush, this is not. Blake Lively plays a surfer who is attacked by a great white shark and attempts to make it back to shore, despite her injuries. Cue 90 minutes of tension, thanks to a circling shark.
A new Steven Spielberg movie? Enough said. But knowing that it’s about a “Big Friendly Giant” is even better, especially since friendly giants are rare. This one refuses to eat children so the other giants are mean to him, but he finds a friend in a little girl. This is also based on a Roald Dahl story and a screenplay by the late Melissa Mathison, writer of E.T., who passed away last year.<!--A new Steven Spielberg movie? Enough said. But knowing that it’s about a “Big Friendly Giant” is even better, especially since friendly giants are rare. This one refuses to eat children so the other giants are mean to him, but he finds a friend in a little girl. This is also based on a Roald Dahl story and a screenplay by the late
Melissa Mathison, writer of
E.T., who passed away last year.-->
Back in the 1930s, Tarzan was not only king of the jungle but king of his own franchise. This summer, he comes swinging onto the big screen again, this time with Alexander Skarsgard as the Lord of the Apes. Skarsgard in a loincloth, Margot Robbie as his Jane, and apes like The Jungle Book? This is a Tarzan for modern times.
One night a year, all crime is legal, and every year they make a movie about it. In this third installment of the Purge series, the hero (Frank Grillo) is working security for a candidate who wants to end The Purge. If you want more Purge movies, you’d better vote against her.
This summer, we get a double dose of Zac Efron. He and Adam DeVine play brothers who’ve ruined so many family gatherings, their parents force them to find proper dates to their sister’s wedding. They post a video online to attract the perfect dates, but end up with girls who may be even wilder than they are.
Remember how Toy Story showed us what our toys get up to when we’re not around? Well, what about our pets? Illumination Entertainment, the animators who brought us Despicable Me and Minions, has the answer. In a big city high rise where pets lead a different life when their owners are at work, one dog must adjust when his owner gets a second pup.
You probably haven’t heard enough about his one, right? The all new, all female Ghostbusters reboot comes from the director of Spy and Bridesmaids. Four women open a business investigating paranormal activity in New York City, and supernatural hilarity ensues with a feminine twist.
In stark contrast to Breaking Bad’s Walter White, Bryan Crantson stars in this drama as an undercover DEA agent in the 1980s trying to bust Pablo Escobar. Less Medellin on Entourage and more Narcos on Netflix, this crime thriller based on true events should serve as counterprogramming to all the fantastical blockbusters of the summer.
Rumors of the Ice Age melting have been greatly exaggerated, considering this is the fifth movie in the franchise. This time, everybody’s favorite Scrat accidentally causes a meteor shower, forcing Manny, Sid, Diego and Ellie to leave their home and meet all new prehistoric characters in their journey.
James Wan wants to scare us twice this summer. The Conjuring 2 director produced this horror movie, based on a short film by Swedish director David F. Sandberg, who makes his feature debut here. As with the viral short, the monster here only appears when the lights are out, so keep that popcorn close and your significant other closer.
The third voyage of the rebooted Enterprise crew finds them fleeing their destroyed starship and finding an all new adventure on the planet where they land. Justin Lin brings his Fast and the Furious energy to the action, which means the Enterprise doesn’t have a crew. They have a family.
We’ve had bad Santas, bad teachers, and bad lieutenants, so why not Bad Moms? Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, and Kathryn Hahn take a weekend off from being perfect moms and get into some R-rated fun, much to the chagrin of PTA supermom Christina Applegate. Think Bridesmaids-meets-Mean Girls.
Jason Bourne wants to be sure everyone knows this is strictly a Matt Damon joint (the less said about The Bourne Legacy’s Aaron Cross, the better). Aside from that, though, the studio’s kept details about this sequel pretty secret. We do see a bare knuckle fist fight and car chase in the trailers, so here’s hoping it’s a return to form.
They’ve served billions and billions, but even McDonald’s was an underdog in the beginning. The Founder tells the story of Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton), a traveling salesman who discovered one burger joint with golden arches and battled the original owners to take it national.
Did they really remake Oh Heavenly Dog with Kevin Spacey and a feline twist? Spacey plays a workaholic dad who’s taught a lesson when a pet shop owner (Christopher Walken) puts him in the body of a cat he bought for his daughter’s birthday. This means we’ll see more CGI cat than Kevin, but it worked for Bill Murray in Garfield, right?
Dr. Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) recruits a team of comic book supervillains to be her dirty dozen. Jared Leto has reportedly taken his role of The Joker a little too seriously by sending his cast mates dead animals, but Margot Robbie looks like a hoot as Harley Quinn. This will be the next step in the DC Extended Universe after Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
There’s a chariot race in this reimagining of the epic tale made famous by Charlton Heston, but there’s also some naval combat and battles in severe climates. The story revolves around Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), escapes slavery and enters a chariot race to avenge his family. Except this time, it’s so much more extreme.
The original Pete’s Dragon was a musical with a Disney animated dragon. The teaser trailers have kept the new dragon well hidden, but in this remake, young Pete (Oakes Fegley) returns to society after surviving six years in the forest. Maybe he can adapt to the modern world, but what happens when his dragon comes looking for him?
Imagine an R-rated comedy featuring Seth Rogen, James Franco, Paul Rudd, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Salma Hayek, Edward Norton and more. Now imagine that it’s an animated film about pieces of talking meat. Yes, you read that right. This cartoon for grown-ups was a huge hit at South by Southwest, but it might just be too weird for the average moviegoer.
Legendary Entertainment, the producers of the Godzilla and 300 films, are working on a new legend this summer. We haven’t gotten a peek at Spectral yet, but it’s about a special ops team fighting supernatural beings in Europe. Could be the ones that fled the Ghostbusters in New York.
Based on a true story, this war comedy stars Jonah Hill and Miles Teller as David and Efraim, a pair of young war profiteers who get their hands dirty running guns through Iraq. The subject matter is potentially sensitive, but don’t expect many deep social critiques with the Hangover franchise’s Todd Phillips at the helm.
Laika can add another magical adventure to their roster, which already includes ParaNorman and The Boxtrolls. Kubo is a boy on a quest to find his father’s armor after he wakes up in the ashes of his village. The animation looks impressive, and the exotic realms and dazzling creatures he encounters are rendered in superb detail.
Asa Butterfield and Britt Robertson star in this sci-fi romance about a boy from Mars who falls in love with an Earth girl he’s been communicating with and sets off to meet her. Talk about a long distance relationship…
In this horror movie, a group of young thieves break into a blind man’s house, only for him to quickly turn the tables on them. He’s a military veteran, and the burglars find he’s much more when they make some discoveries in his basement.
Edgar Ramirez stars in this biopic of Roberto Duran, a young boxer from Panama who started his career at 16 and went on to become a champion, partially thanks to the help of his trainer, Ray Arcel (Robert DeNiro). This isn’t quite Raging Bull passing the torch, but it’ll be interesting to see DeNiro on the other side of the ropes.
This sequel makes The Mechanic Jason Statham’s fifth franchise. Just when he thought he was out, someone kidnaps his girl and blackmails the Mechanic to perform more assassinations. Michelle Yeoh is in this movie, so let’s hope she and Statham get to share a fight or two.
This spare drama about Jesus Christ (Ewan McGregor) praying and fasting for 40 days and 40 nights before his crucifixion made quite an impression at Sundance last year. More intimate than your typical Bible film, Last Days focuses on Jesus’s personal connection with a family he meets.
From the author of Crash and Empire of the Sun and the director of Kill List and Sightseers comes this drama in which an all-star cast play residents of a luxury high-rise who go primal and savage when the power goes out. It’s all fun and games until the rape and cannibalism start.
In a future where it’s illegal to be single, those who are divorced or widowed are obligated to stay at a hotel for singles and pair off. Failure to do so is punishable by death, but you get to choose which animal you’d like to be reincarnated as. David (Colin Farrell) chooses to become a lobster, but he makes a break for it before he has to live under the sea.
In this Jane Austen comedy, Lady Susan Vernon (Beckinsale) visits her in-laws and uses manipulation and deception to defy the social order. The Austen story was called Lady Susan but this title makes it a trilogy with Pride & Prejudice and Sense & Sensibility.
Greta Gerwig stars in this understated comedy as a woman named Maggie whose plan to get pregnant by artificial insemination is complicated when she falls in love with a married professor (Ethan Hawke). Perennial indie darling Gerwig is always charming in these roles, so it’s a good bet she’ll shine here, too.
You might want to sit down for this one. Daniel Radcliffe (aka Harry Potter) plays a dead body whose gas is so strong that a man (Paul Dano) stranded on a deserted island uses it to propel himself to safety. It only gets weirder from there. It’s probably safe to say there’s nothing else like this Sundance selection coming out this summer.
The Night Manager will be over by July so John Le Carre fans should be ready for another dose of espionage intrigue. Ewan McGregor plays a vacationing Brit who is given a flash drive by a Russian mafia money launderer (Stellan Skarsgard). After doing his civic duty and turning it in, a British Secret Service agent (Damian Lewis) insists he help them further.<!--
The Night Manager will be over by July so
John Le Carré fans should be ready for another dose of espionage intrigue.
Ewan McGregor plays a vacationing Brit who is given a flash drive by a Russian mafia money launderer (
Stellan Skarsgard). After doing his civic duty and turning it in, a British Secret Service agent (
Damian Lewis) insists he help them further.-->
Ab Fab officially ended in 2005 but aired a few additional episodes in 2011 and 2012. Now Patsy (Joanna Lumley) and Edina (Jennifer Saunders) finally have their own movie, and they’re still living the high life. This time, they find themselves in hot water when they accidentally kill Kate Moss at a fashion show. We think Kate probably turns up okay, but Edina and Patsy will bumble things hilariously until then.
In the second movie directed by John Krasinski, he also stars as John Hollar, who reconnects with his family when his mother (Margot Martindale) is diagnosed with a brain tumor. This bittersweet family dramedy, which premiered at Sundance, features an impressive supporting cast that includes Anna Kendrick, Richard Jenkins, and more.
This romantic comedy recounts an afternoon in the lives of arguably the most famous couple in the world: Barack and Michelle Obama. During a summer off from Harvard in 1989, young law associate Barack took Michelle on their first date, walking around Chicago and catching Do the Right Thing at the movies. It’s an understated story, but so far, it’s gotten great reviews.
