Superman
Release date: July 11
People are very much anticipating the new Superman movie and for the right reasons. Directed by James Gunn, the new entry in the live-action franchise is headlined by Hollywood actor David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, who embarks on a journey to find out more about his Kryptonian identity.
Zootopia 2
Release date: November 26
The sequel to the animated buddy cop comedy Zootopia (2016), it will take audiences back to a place inhabited only by animals and will continue the adventures of Judy, a young rabbit that aspires to be a cop, and, Nick, a clever fox that wants to make money by whatever means possible, even if it means conning people. In the first film, Judy and Nick become inseparable after multiple fights and misunderstandings. Since the first film was a massive hit, the sequel comes with high expectations.
Snow White
Release date: March 21
Walt Disney's live-action remake of the 1937 children’s film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the film is expected to be a nostalgia-inducing trip for many who grew up reading and loving the story as kids. Snow White is about a young princess ill-treated by her evil stepmother and put to an everlasting sleep by a poisoned apple, and her adventures with a group of endearing dwarfs who are fond of her. Rachel Zegler plays Snow White and Gal Gadot is the evil queen.
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Release date: May 23
The eighth film in the popular spy franchise, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, will pick up where Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning left off. Given the massive success of all the previous films and the stakes that get heavier with each film, this one is expected to amp up the spectacle and surpass the others. Moreover, the 'final' in the title hints at a conclusion to the legendary franchise led by Tom Cruise as intelligent agent Ethan Hunt.
Jurassic World: Rebirth
Release date: July 2
Jurassic World is the only place where the existence of dinosaurs is possible. This time, a woman and a child get stranded on an island where these extinct creatures live. The 7th entry in the much-loved franchise is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Scarlet Johansson as Zora Bennet, and Bridgerton-fame Jonathan Baily as Dr Henry Loomis.
How To Train Your Dragon
Release date: June 13
Guess what? How to Train Your Dragon will be getting a live-action treatment. While the animated version was fantastic, it remains to be seen how this version will fare. It follows the story of a young boy Viking who befriends a dragon and names him 'Toothless'. The trailer has given a glimpse of how beautiful the visuals will be. It is directed by Dean DeBois and stars Mason Thames as Hiccup Parker.
Captain America: Brave New World
Release date: February 14
We have a new Captain America! At the end of Avengers: End Game, Steve Rogers passes his shield to Sam Wilson, so he can go back in time and be with his long-lost love Peggy Carter. Continuing the legacy, the movie will have Anthony Mackie reprising his Sam Wilson character, who finds himself caught in an international incident and now must find a way to stop the chaos before the whole world starts seeing red! Also starring Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross aka Red Hulk, the MCU film is directed by Julius Onah.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Release date: July 25
Matt Shakman’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be the first film of Phase Six of the MCU which is eagerly awaited by Fantastic Four fanatics. It follows the story of four friends Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Jhonny Storm and Ben Grimm as they experience new challenges. This time they must protect our Earth from Galactus, the space God! The studio's marketing so far hints at a retro-flavoured adventure.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Release date: December 19
James Cameron's epic sci-fi saga is getting another sequel in 2025. An expansion of events that transpired in the first two Avatar movies, Fire and Ash sees returning cast members Zoe Saldana as Neytri, Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, and Kate Winslet as Ronal.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Release date: September 5
Michael Chaves is back again to give us yet another hopefully thrilling and terrifying experience not for the faint-hearted. The Conjuring: Last Rites will continue the adventures of Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga), the couple that helps people deal with chilling paranormal experiences. In what is said to be the final film in the successful franchise, our protagonists will work on one last horrifying case, to be witnessed on September 5.
