The 22 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024

US launch date: Might 24

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

There have now been three Apes movies since director Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes (and extra within the franchise earlier than that), and admittedly, they’re all good, however none have actually stood out. However this one is being directed by Wes Ball, who began out in visible results, so chances are high it’ll look cool as hell—as evidenced by the trailer above. (If Ball’s identify sounds acquainted, it’s as a result of he’s additionally engaged on the forthcoming Legend of Zelda film, so if you wish to see how he handles kingdoms, see Kingdom.)

US launch date: Might 24

Ballerina

Bear in mind these dancers who confirmed up for like 5 minutes in John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum? Now they’re getting their very own film, starring Ana de Armas as an murderer searching for revenge (aren’t they all the time?) in opposition to the individuals who killed her household. Half Black Widow, half Crimson Sparrow, all John Wick lore—hopefully with the requisite bisexual lighting.

US launch date: June 7

Twisters

It might not seem to be it at first, however the 1996 catastrophe film Tornado is a cult traditional. Helen Hunt in a sequence of distressed white tank tops. Invoice Paxton enjoying a man with an unnecessarily beloved truck. A very pleasant efficiency from Philip Seymour Hoffman. A soundtrack that has Tori Amos, okay.d. lang, and Van Halen. It really has all the things. Now, it’s getting an “replace” from director Lee Isaac Chung. Usually, we’d say it doesn’t have to be up to date, however Chung made Minari, which was sensible, so it’s within the queue.

US launch date: July 19

Deadpool 3

Now that Captain America: Courageous New World and Thunderbolts have each moved to 2025, the Marvel Cinematic Universe slate is slightly skinny. Nonetheless, it has the third Deadpool film, which additionally occurs to be the primary Deadpool film to really be an MCU film, because it’s the primary one to come back since Disney accomplished its acquisition of Fox, which beforehand held the rights to the Merc with a Mouth. In case you’re apprehensive that being made beneath the Mouse Home banner means the film will lack the, uh, edginess of earlier Deadpool installments, concern not. Just a few months in the past, director Shawn Levy assured us that his movie will nonetheless very a lot be an R-rated affair. He additionally didn’t deny there could be a Taylor Swift cameo, so preserve a watch out for that too.

US launch date: July 26

Borderlands

Filmmaker Eli Roth’s newest is an adaptation of the long-running Borderlands online game sequence starring—deep breath—Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gina Gershon, Bobby Lee, Edgar Ramirez, and a bunch of others all in search of a relic on Pandora. Little doubt this one will get bizarre.

US launch date: August 9

Alien: Romulus

In case you ask us, and also you didn’t, Alien films with out Sigourney Weaver simply aren’t nearly as good. However this Alien film is being made by Fede Alvarez, who, because the director behind the Evil Lifeless remake, is aware of tackle a well-established franchise. Contemplating Alvarez’s pedigree in horror, this one may be extra scary and fewer cerebral than the more moderen movies within the franchise.

US launch date: August 16

Beetlejuice 2

Did this film want a sequel? No. Will we watch it anyway? Sure.

US launch date: September 6

Transformers One

Talking of franchises that don’t want any extra installments: Transformers. You already know what, although? This one sounds actually spectacular for no different purpose than its stacked voice solid, which incorporates Chris Hemsworth (Optimus Prime), Keegan-Michael Key (Bumblebee), Jon Hamm (Sentinel Prime), and Brian Tyree Henry (Megatron).

US launch date: September 13

Joker: Folie à Deux

Look, folks actually appreciated Joker. It’s one of many largest R-rated films of all time. Its sequel is being billed as a musical and can function Girl Gaga as Harley Quinn. Appears legit.

US launch date: October 4

Venom Sequel

Particulars on this one are actual murky, however apparently Tom Hardy is again as Eddie Brock, and he additionally cowrote the script. Be prepared for one thing bizarre.

US launch date: November 8

Gladiator 2

How usually do dudes speak concerning the Roman Empire? Most likely much more come November, when Ridley Scott releases the sequel to his fan-beloved Gladiator, this time starring Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal. Are you not entertained? Is that this not why you’re right here? (Sorry. Needed to.)

US launch date: November 22

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim

New Lord of the Rings! OK, so this one is animated and never made by Peter Jackson, however nonetheless—new Lord of the Rings!

US launch date: December 13

Nosferatu

Pardon the pun, however this one is a little bit of a darkish horse. Directed by Robert Eggers (The Witch), it’s the second remake of F. W. Murnau’s 1922 silent movie of identical identify. (The primary one was Werner Herzog’s Nosferatu the Vampyre.) A twist on Bram Stoker’s Dracula, it seems all haunting and foreboding and black-and-white, like Eggers’ The Lighthouse, however there have been some very vague rumors earlier this 12 months that it didn’t go over properly at a take a look at screening. No matter. Eggers is aware of horror, and taking up a traditional looks as if simply the best factor for him to do.

US launch date: December 25

Spider-Man: Past the Spider-Verse

This one may not really hit theaters in 2024, however contemplating how epic Spider-Man: Throughout the Spider-Verse was, are you able to blame us for anticipating its launch?

US launch date: TBD