Mark Your Calendars! The 19 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024
February 9, 2024 Cinema & Series
Get ready to be transported to distant worlds, laugh out loud with superhero antics, and revisit beloved characters – 2024 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for film! From sequels to iconic franchises to brand new stories, here are 19 movies you absolutely can't miss:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy:
1. Dune: Part Two:
Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.—Warner Bros. Pictures (Release date: March 1)
2. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes:
Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. (Release date: May 10)
3. Alien: Romulus:
Ridley Scott returns to the Alien universe with a new terrifying tale set on the planet Romulus. Young people from a distant world must face the most terrifying life form in the universe. (Release date: August 14)
4. Spaceman:
Adam Sandler stars in a dramatic role as an astronaut facing personal struggles on a mission. Jakub Procházka, orphaned as a boy and raised in the Czech countryside by his grandparents, overcomes his odds to become the country's first astronaut. (Release date: February 20)
5. Mickey 17:
Bong Joon-ho directs this sci-fi thriller about A disposable employee is sent on a human expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. (Release date: March 29)
6. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse:
Miles Morales swings back into action in the highly anticipated sequel to the animated hit.
7. Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire:
The new installment in the Monsterverse puts the mighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal deadly threat hidden within our world that threatens the existence of their species and our very own, as well as diving deep into the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond. Delving straight into the origins of Hollow Earth, this film will explore the ancient Titan battle that bought man and monster together forever. (Release date: March 29)
Action & Adventure:
8. Deadpool 3:
Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy. The irresponsible hero Deadpool will change the history of the MCU with Wolverine (Release date: July 26)
9. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga:
Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel, presided over by the Immortan Joe. As the two tyrants fight for dominance, Furiosa soon finds herself in a nonstop battle to make her way home. (Release date: May 24)
10. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim:
Dive into Middle-earth's history with this animated prequel focusing on Helm Hammerhand. The untold story behind Helm's Deep, hundreds of years before the fateful war, telling the life and blood-soaked times of its founder, Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan. (Release date: December 13)
11. Argylle:
Reclusive author Elly Conway writes best-selling espionage novels about a secret agent named Argylle who's on a mission to unravel a global spy syndicate. However, when the plots of her books start to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, the line between fiction and reality begin to blur. (Release date: February 2)
12. Kraven the Hunter:
Russian immigrant Sergei Kravinoff sets out on a mission to prove himself as the greatest hunter in the world. (Release date: August 30)
Comedy & Family:
13. Beetlejuice 2:
This is a follow-up to the comedy Beetlejuice (1988), about a ghost who's recruited to help haunt a house. (Release date: September 6)
14. Mean Girls:
Cady Heron is a hit with the Plastics, an A-list girl clique at her new school. But everything changes when she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. (Released: January 12)
15. Inside Out 2:
Pixar returns to the world of emotions with a sequel to the beloved animated film. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren't sure how to feel. (Release date: June 14)
16. Drive Away Dolls:
Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee. Things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals. (Release date: February 23)
17. The Fall Guy:
Colt Seavers is a stuntman who left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health. He's drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie, which is being directed by his ex, goes missing. (Release date: May 3)
Music & Drama:
18. Madame Web:
Cassandra Webb develops the power to see the future. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women bound for powerful destinies, if they can all survive a deadly present. (Release date: February 14)
19. Marley: One Love:
The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music. (Release date: February 14)
Whether you're looking for sci-fi thrills, superhero action, or heartwarming comedies, 2024 has a movie for everyone. So grab your popcorn, mark your calendars, and get ready for an unforgettable year at the cinema!