29 Most Anticipated Summer Movies, From ‘Long Shot’ to ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ (Photos)
Long Shot (May 3)
There’s something for everyone in this movie starring Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen, and you’ll especially find yourself laughing so much your stomach will hurt. Rogen plays a writer who gets hired by Theron during her tenure as Secretary of State — but of course, romance gets the best of them.
Detective Pikachu (May 10)
Whether you lived through the era of Pokemon or not, you know it was a worldwide phenomenon. Pairing the cutest Pokemon of all with the voice of Ryan Reynolds seems like a home run.
John Wick: Chapter 3 (May 17)
The “John Wick” franchise has worked well consistently for Lionsgate, and footage shown at CinemaCon of Halle Berry, Keanu Reeves and dogs (!) received roars and “oh dang’s!” from the audience. We’re in a for a fun ride with this one.
Booksmart (May 24)
Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut has received praise since its premiere at SXSW. Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein play two high schoolers who decide to cram their entire high school experience (which they spent studying) into one night of partying. Jason Sudeikis, Billie Lourd and Will Forte also star.
Aladdin
Disney has been consistently wowing audiences with their live-action adaptations of their famous IP. Although “Aladdin” had a little bit of a rough start when the first trailer debuted, the latest trailer brought people around. “Aladdin” stars Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, Billy Magnussen and Alan Tudyk.
Brightburn
“Brightburn” is the more sinister take on the Superman tale, and it stars Elizabeth Banks, David Denman and Matt Jones.
Ad Astra (May 24)
This drama has been a hot title since its announcement in 2016. The James Gray-directed space odyssey film has been pushed a few times, but stars Brad Pitt, Ruth Negga, Tommy Lee Jones and Donald Sutherland.
Rocketman (May 31)
After the success of the Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a film about Elton John is highly anticipated — especially because director Dexter Fletcher worked on both, “Rocketman” is expected to look at John’s tumultuous life. Taron Egerton stars as the famous singer, alongside Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jamie Bell.
Ma (May 31)
Octavia Spencer wanted to do something different after dramas like “Hidden Figures” and “The Shape of Water,” and something different, she did. Spencer stars in this horror film as a woman who invites teenagers to drink in their basement — before things take a strange turn.
X-Men Dark Phoenix (June 7)
“X-Men: Dark Phoenix” is highly anticipated due to the subject matter and the cast, and because it’s one of the last “X-Men” movies before the property gets absolved into Disney. Sophie Turner returns as Jean Grey, and the film also stars Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Evan Peters — and many, many more.
Men In Black: International (June 14)
In this new iteration of the “Men in Black” franchise, we see Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth as agents who tackle the organization’s biggest threat yet — a mole. F. Gary Gray directs.
Shaft (June 14)
The reboot of the 2000 crime (which is a reboot of the 1971 blaxploitation movie) thriller brings back Samuel L. Jackson as John Schaft II. This version will also star Regina Hall, Avan Jogia, Alexandra Shipp and Matt Lauria.
Toy Story 4 (June 21)
It’s been nine years since we saw “Toy Story 3” (and 24 years since the first one hit theaters), and Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Bo Peep are back! This movie will go back to its roots and focus on Woody again.
Annabelle Comes Home (June 28)
The “Annabelle” movies have proven a successful spinoff franchise of the “Conjuring” universe, and “Annabelle Comes Home” will be third iteration. This time, the cursed doll is put into the artifacts room of the Warrens for protection — but of course, she gets out.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (July 5)
After “Spider-Man: Homecoming’s” successful run at the box office (the film grossed $880.2 million worldwide), Tom Holland will return as Peter Parker in “Far From Home.” An added plus? Jake Gyllenhaal joins the cast as villain Mysterio.
The Farewell (July 12)
Awkwafina’s “The Farewell” debuted to huge fanfare at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, and was bought by A24 for $6-$7 million following its premiere. The film directed by Lulu Wang and starring Awkwafina tells the story of a Chinese family that opts not to tell their beloved matriarch about her lung cancer diagnosis, instead scheduling an impromptu wedding-reunion to give everyone the chance to say their goodbyes.
The Lion King (July 19)
In what might be one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Jon Favreau’s live-action adaptation of the classic Disney tale stars huge names like Donald Glover, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keegan-Michael Key and Beyonce!
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (July 26)
Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming film follows a faded TV star and his stunt double who try to make it in Hollywood in 1969. Of course, that’s the same time the murder of Sharon Tate happened by members of the Manson Family. Margot Robbie stars as Tate, while Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Pacino, Kurt Russell and Damian Lewis also star.
Hobbs and Shaw (August 2)
This “Fast & Furious” spinoff will focus on two of the best characters from the franchise: Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham). Plus, we get a film that is directed by action master David Leitch and also stars Idris Elba, Eiza Gonzalez and Vanessa Kirby.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (August 9)
What would happen to you if you face your fears? That’s what Andre Ovredal’s “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” will take on. Plus, Guillermo del Toro is a co-writer on the film, so we would bet money on the fact that this will be bonkers.
The Kitchen
Elisabeth Moss, Tiffany Haddish and Melissa McCarthy starring as mob wives who take on their husbands’ crimes? Yes please! Footage shown at CinemaCon wowed audiences — plus, this is the directorial debut for “Straight Outta Compton” writer Andrea Berloff.
Where’d You Go, Bernadette? (August 16)
Richard Linklater is back with the adaptation of Maria Semple’s 2012 comedy novel, which follows Bernadette Fox, a woman who unexpectedly disappears. Cate Blanchett, Kristen Wiig and Judy Greer star.
Midsommar (July 3)
“Midsommar” is the follow up to Ari Aster’s “Hereditary,” a film that horrified people across the nation. Florence Pugh, Will Poulter and Jack Reynor star in the film about a summer trip where things quickly take a horrific turn.
Blinded by the Light (August 14)
Gurinder Chadha’s “Blinded by the Light” took the Sundance Film Festival by storm as it follows a teenager who lives his life through the music of Bruce Springsteen.
Good Boys (August 16)
Dubbed “Pineapple Express” for young boys, “Good Boys” stars Jacob Tremblay, Brady Noon and Keith L. Williams, who ditch school to go on a journey while accidentally carrying stolen drugs and trying to make it home for a party. Seth Rogen, James Weaver, Lee Eisenberg and Evan Goldberg are producing.
Late Night (June 7)
Mindy Kaling wrote “Late Night,” which also made a huge splash at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year before it was acquired by Amazon for a whopping $13 million. It stars Emma Thompson as a legendary talk show host who must revamp her image to make sure her show doesn’t get canceled.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (May 3)
Zac Efron takes on infamous serial killer Ted Bundy in Joe Berlinger’s film that debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. It is told from the perspective of Bundy’s former girlfriend, who is played by Lily Collins.
Wine Country (May 10)
Amy Poehler’s directorial debut follows a group of friends who have an epic 50th birthday celebration for their friend in Napa. Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer, Rachel Dratch and Tina Fey star — so we’re almost positive this is going to be one hilarious romp.
David Crosby: Remember My Name (July 19)
A.J. Eaton directs this portrait of American singer-songwriter David Crosby. The film debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to huge praise.
The Dead Don’t Die (June 14)
Jim Jarmush directs this comedic horror film about zombies starring Chloe Sevignu, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray, Steve Buscemi and Selena Gomez.
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