The year 2024 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for cinema, with a variety of genres and themes to satisfy every moviegoer. From sci-fi epics to musical adaptations, from action thrillers to animated comedies, here are the top 10 movies that you won’t want to miss in 2024.
10. The Garfield Movie
Release date: February 2, 2024
The beloved comic strip cat is back on the big screen in this animated adventure, directed by Mark Dindal (The Emperor’s New Groove). Garfield and Odie are forced to join a heist with their long-lost father, a cat named Vic, who is involved with an underground crime syndicate. Featuring the voices of Chris Pratt, Nicholas Hoult, Samuel L. Jackson, and Hannah Waddingham, this movie promises to be a fun-filled ride for the whole family.
9. Madame Web
Release date: February 14, 2024
Sony’s Spider-Man universe expands with this spin-off film, starring Dakota Johnson as the clairvoyant Madame Web. The film follows her as she draws the attention of a mysterious villain, who wants to use her powers for his own nefarious purposes. The film also stars Sydney Sweeney, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts, and Mike Epps, and is directed by S.J. Clarkson (Jessica Jones).
8. Wicked
Release date: March 14, 2024
The Broadway smash hit musical finally gets its long-awaited film adaptation, directed by Jon M. Chu (In the Heights). The film tells the story of the friendship and rivalry between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, before they met Dorothy in the land of Oz. The film features a star-studded cast, including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, and Marissa Bode, and features the iconic songs by Stephen Schwartz.
7. Dune: Part Two
Release date: March 21, 2024
The second part of Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel, Dune: Part Two continues the saga of Paul Atreides, the young heir of a noble family, who leads a rebellion against the tyrannical Emperor and his allies on the desert planet of Arrakis. The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, and Oscar Isaac, among others, and features stunning visuals and a score by Hans Zimmer.
6. Joker: Folie à Deux
Release date: April 4, 2024
The sequel to the 2019 Oscar-winning film Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux follows the further descent of Arthur Fleck, the mentally ill clown who became the infamous Gotham City villain. The film explores his relationship with a new character, a psychiatrist named Dr. Harleen Quinzel, who becomes fascinated by his madness and eventually joins him as his partner in crime, Harley Quinn. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, and Brendan Gleeson, and is directed by Todd Phillips.
5. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Release date: May 23, 2024
George Miller returns to the post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max with this prequel film, focusing on the origin story of Furiosa, the renegade warrior who helped Max in Mad Max: Fury Road. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy as the young Furiosa, who escapes from a tyrannical warlord and leads a rebellion against him. The film also stars Chris Hemsworth, Charlee Fraser, and Angus Sampson, and features spectacular action sequences and practical effects.
4. Avatar 3
Release date: December 18, 2024
The third installment of James Cameron’s sci-fi epic, Avatar 3 continues the story of Jake Sully and Neytiri, the human and Na’vi couple who live on the alien world of Pandora. The film explores their family life and their conflicts with the humans who want to exploit the planet’s resources. The film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet, and features groundbreaking motion-capture technology and 3D visuals.
3. Beetlejuice 2
Release date: October 31, 2024
The long-awaited sequel to the 1988 cult classic, Beetlejuice 2 reunites director Tim Burton and star Michael Keaton, who reprises his role as the mischievous ghost with the most. The film follows the adventures of Beetlejuice as he tries to escape from the underworld and wreak havoc on the living world, while also dealing with a new rival, a female ghost named Betelgeuse. The film also stars Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Alec Baldwin, and Eva Green.
2. Kraven the Hunter
Release date: August 30, 2024
Another spin-off from Sony’s Spider-Man universe, Kraven the Hunter stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular character, a ruthless mercenary and big-game hunter who becomes obsessed with hunting down Spider-Man. The film is based on the famous comic book storyline “Kraven’s Last Hunt”, and also features Chloë Grace Moretz, Andy Serkis, Giancarlo Esposito, and Jared Leto.
1. Mean Girls
Release date: January 12, 2024
The ultimate movie for fans of the 2004 comedy, Mean Girls is an adaptation of the stage musical, which was itself an adaptation of the original film. The film follows the same plot as the original, but with updated references, new songs, and a fresh cast. The film stars Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, Bebe Wood, and Jaquel Spivey as the four main girls, and also features Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jenna Fischer, Jon Hamm, and Ashley Park. The film is directed by Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne, and written by Fey, who also wrote the original film and the musical.
The most Hyped movie for 2024 is Deadpool 3
Deadpool 3 is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 26, 2024. It is the third installment of the Deadpool film franchise, starring Ryan Reynolds as the titular character, a wisecracking mercenary with accelerated healing. The film also features Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, and Jennifer Garner as Elektra. The film is directed by Shawn Levy and written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, Ryan Reynolds, and Levy. The film is expected to be the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film to have an R-rating.
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Note: Movies’ release dates are subject to change.
