Late last year, I made a compiled list of films that were announced to be released in 2024 entitled, “The most anticipated films of 2024.” But since then, new films have been announced to come out this year. Here is an updated list of some of the most anticipated upcoming releases.
1. “Civil War”
A24’s upcoming film “Civil War” tackles the idea of the United States being separated into five different factions, each representing different ideals.
“A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach D.C. before rebel factions descend upon the White House,” reads the IMDb synopsis.
Some of the cast includes Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Cailee Spaeny and Nick Offerman.
The film will be released on April 12.
2. “Challengers”
“Challengers” first made waves in the film community for its outstanding cast, which includes Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, as well as for its initial trailer.
The film centers around three professional tennis players with complicated pasts who entangle themselves in a love triangle.
“Challengers” will be released on April 26.
3. “I Saw the TV Glow”
This film — starring Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine — made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
“I Saw the TV Glow” is a horror film about a mysterious late-night TV show, which sees the characters soon find themselves losing track of reality.
The film will be released on May 3.
4. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”
The reboot film series of the original “Planet of the Apes” will be releasing a fourth movie.
Set many years after 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” will focus on the relationship between the apes and humans, and how their interactions in the future will be.
The film will be released on May 8.
5. “Back to Black”
Despite the current controversy surrounding the casting of Amy Winehouse and the director, Sam Taylor-Johnson, “Back to Black” is highly anticipated as fans of Winehouse wonder if the rest of the film will be as bad as it is believed to be.
The film follows Winehouse’s tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, which led her to write her hit album, “Back to Black.”
“Back to Black” will be released on May 17.
6. “Inside Out 2”
Following the success of the first movie, “Inside Out 2” follows Riley’s life as she begins to enter her teenage years.
The film introduces new emotions such as Anxiety, Envy, Ennui and Embarrassment.
Some new additions to the cast include Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos and Paul Walter Hauser.
“Inside Out 2” will be released on June 14.
7. “Deadpool & Wolverine”
“Deadpool & Wolverine” follows the reunion of the beloved characters Deadpool, Wade Wilson and Wolverine, Logan — and also the reunion of real-life best friends Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
The two have to team up to stop a mysterious new villain, with the movie being rumored to bring in characters from different Marvel universes.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” will be released on July 26.
8. “Joker: Folie à Deux”
After the success of the 2019 film, “Joker,” this sequel introduces Harley Quinn, played by Lady Gaga.
In a complete 180 from the original film, “Joker: Folie à Deux” was announced to be a musical — with Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role.
The film will be released on Oct. 4.
