With 2023 coming to a close, we can recap the amazing films that were released this year like “Barbie,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and “Oppenheimer.” Instead of looking at the past, however, we should look forward to the new year and take a peek at the most anticipated films releasing in 2024.
Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., “Mean Girls” is a remake of the 2004 comedy, set to release on Jan. 12, 2024. Recently, this film has been making waves as the trailer for it dropped on Nov. 8, 2023.
Actress and singer Reneé Rapp will be making her film debut as the iconic character Regina George. Rapp has also added to the character during her concerts and on her Instagram by frequently saying, according to her, Regina George is queer.
“Regina George was a lesbian,” Rapp posted on her Instagram on Dec. 4, 2023.
“Dune” was first released on Oct. 22, 2021, to massive success. The film is set to have a sequel released on March 1, 2024, with Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya set to reprise their roles as Paul Atreides and Chani, respectively. Director Denis Villeneuve will also be returning to direct the sequel.
Among the already stacked cast from the first film, the sequel is set to bring in new characters and stars. Florence Pugh and Austin Butler will be playing new characters — Princess Irulan and the villain Feyd-Rautha, respectively.
The trailer for “Madame Web” was released on Nov. 15, 2023, to a mix of reactions, and the film is most anticipated for that reason. The cast is pretty stacked, with Sydney Sweeney, Dakota Johnson, Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott taking on roles — with director S.J. Clarkson at the helm of the film.
The reception of the trailer was mixed, nevertheless. Audiences criticized the fact Sony is releasing another Spider-Man film without the titular hero. Such grievances came from the release of “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” and “Morbius” as well.
“Deadpool 3” will complete a trilogy for the film series that first started in 2016. Past Deadpool films have been met with success with both the box office and Marvel fans.
Replacing David Leitch, Shawn Levy is set to direct. Ryan Reynolds will be reprising his role as the comedic anti-hero. Hugh Jackman is a newcomer to the series, reprising his role as Wolverine. The film is set before the events of “Logan” so as not to change the ending.
Photos leaking on the set of the film led to Reynolds having to directly respond on his Instagram.
“Telephoto lenses continue to spoil surprises and create a difficult situation for everyone,” Reynolds said on his Instagram story.
After being halted due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes, the film is set to release on July 26, 2024.
Unlike the original, the sequel to the 2019 hit film “Joker” is set to be a musical — something that was shocking to fans of the original. Personally, that just makes it all the more intriguing.
With the news the sequel is set to be a musical, Lady Gaga was also announced to play the role of Joker’s partner in crime, Harley Quinn.
Fans of the original film hope despite the change, Todd Phillips — the director of both films — will be able to capture the character Joker in the same way as the first movie. The film is set to release on Oct. 4, 2024.
