With the end of the year just around the corner, we join the rest of the world in looking forward to what the new year has in store for us. After a successful 2023 at the box office, the world of film shows no signs of slowing down in 2024, with new original stories that will captivate you and the return of classic franchises that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

A bit of everything for the whole family, check out  some of the most anticipated releases of 2024!

MADAME WEB (Sony Pictures) | February 14, 2024

A new superhero arrives in 2024 with the film MADAME WEB. In a twist on the typical genre, MADAME WEB tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel’s most enigmatic heroines. This suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may possess clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forms a connection with three young women destined for powerful futures… if they can all survive a deadly present. 

DUNE: PART TWO (Warner Bros.) | March 1, 2024

For fans of epic tales and those with an appreciation for stunning cinematography, check out DUNE: PART TWO, directed by the award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. DUNE: PART TWO is the next chapter in Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, and the saga continues with a star-studded cast including Oscar-nominated Timothée Chalamet (Wonka, Call Me by Your Name), Zendaya (Spider-Man: No Way Home, Malcolm & Marie, Euphoria), Oscar-nominated Austin Butler (Elvis, Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood), Oscar-nominated Florence Pugh (Black Widow, Little Women), among others. This new chapter  will explore the mythical journey of Paul Atreides as he joins Chani and the Fremen on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Faced with a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he strives to avert a terrible future that only he can foresee. 

KUNG FU PANDA 4 (DreamWorks Animation) | March 8, 2024

This spring, for the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon Jack Black returns to his role as Po, the most unlikely kung fu master in the world, with a new and entertaining chapter full of kicks in the beloved action-comedy franchise from DreamWorks Animation, KUNG FU PANDA 4. After three challenging adventures defeating world-class villains with his unparalleled courage and crazy martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe nominee Jack Black), is summoned by destiny to… take a break once and for all. More specifically, he is chosen to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. This poses a couple of obvious problems. Worse yet, there has recently been a sighting of an evil and powerful sorceress, Chameleon (Oscar winner Viola Davis), a small lizard who can transform into any creature, big or small. And Chameleon has her greedy and cunning eyes set on Po’s Staff of Wisdom, which would give her the power to summon back all the villainous masters whom Po has defeated to the spiritual realm. So, Po is going to need help. He finds it (more or less?) in the form of the clever and insightful thief Zhen (Golden Globe winner Awkwafina), a corsac fox who really annoys Po but whose skills prove invaluable. In their quest to protect the Valley of Peace from the reptilian clutches of Chameleon, this quirky and comedic duo will have to work together. In the process, Po will discover that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.  

ROAD HOUSE (Amazon/MGM Studios) | March 21, 2024

An 80s cult classic is reimagined this spring with the movie ROAD HOUSE. In this adrenaline-filled reinterpretation, a former UFC fighter takes a job as a bouncer at a roadside bar in the Florida Keys, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. The cast is led by Jake Gyllenhaal, who plays the ex-fighter “Dalton,” and features performances by Daniela Melchior, Conor McGregor, JD Prado, Joaquim De Almeida, Arturo Castro, Darren Barnet, among others. Although there is no official trailer for the movie, you can get an idea for what to expect HERE.

GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE (Sony Pictures) | March 29, 2024

The Ghostbusters have captivated audiences globally for almost 40 years, and in 2024, they will return to the big screen in GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE. In this new chapter, the Spengler family returns to where it all began—the iconic New York firehouse—to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who have developed an ultra-secret research laboratory to take ghost hunting to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, the new and old Ghostbusters must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. 

GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (Warner Bros.) | April 12, 2024

An epic battle between two titans worthy of watching on the big screen arrives in 2024 with GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse continues after the explosive clash of Godzilla vs. Kong, with an entirely new adventure that pits the mighty Kong and the formidable Godzilla against a colossal threat hidden within our world, challenging their own existence and ours. The film delves into the stories of these titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, unfolding the mythical battle that helped shape these extraordinary beings and forever connected them to humanity. 

THE FALL GUY (Universal Pictures) | May 3, 2024

The 80s have proven to be a source of inspiration for a few movies in 2024, as the action romantic comedy THE FALL GUY, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, also seeks to captivate audiences’ hearts this spring. Inspired by the famous TV series of the same name from the ’80s, THE FALL GUY follows Ryan Gosling as Colt Seavers, a stuntman scarred by battle who, after leaving the industry a year earlier to focus on his physical and mental health, is recruited again when the star of a big-budget film, directed by his ex, Jody Moreno, played by Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place, Sicario), disappears. While the ruthless producer of the film (Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham; Ted Lasso) maneuvers to keep the disappearance of the star Tom Ryder (Golden Globe winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson; Bullet Train) a secret from the studio and the media, Colt performs the most extravagant stunts in the film while trying (with limited success) to win back Jody’s favor. But as the mystery surrounding the missing star deepens, Colt finds himself entangled in a sinister and criminal plot that will take him to the edge of a more dangerous fall than any stunt. 

IF (Paramount Pictures) | May 17, 2024

Reconnect with your inner child through the new movie IF. Directed and written by John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers she can see everyone’s imaginary friends and what she does with that superpower as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their children. IF features performances by Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., and Steve Carell, among many others, portraying wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination. 

INSIDE OUT 2 (Walt Disney Pictures) | June 14, 2024

Following the success of the first installment, Disney and Pixar are back with INSIDE OUT 2, which revisits Riley’s mind, now a teenager, just as Headquarters is suddenly demolished to make way for something completely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who have been carrying out a successful operation by all reports, are unsure how to feel when Anxiety appears. And it seems she’s not alone. Maya Hawke lends her voice to Anxiety, alongside Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, and Liza Lapira as Disgust. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, INSIDE OUT 2 hits theaters in the summer of 2024.  

DESPICABLE ME 4 (Illumination Entertainment) | July 3, 2024

Illumination Entertainment returns in 2024 after a successful year with DESPICABLE ME 4, a new installment in the beloved franchise. The beloved and mischievous minions are back on the big screen, and while not much is known about the plot, we can expect a new supervillain hatching an evil plan to conquer the world, with Gru and the gang saving the day by any means necessary. A perfect film for the whole family, you won’t want to miss it when it hits theaters this summer!

MÚSICA (Amazon/MGM Studios) | 2024

Find the music in your everyday life with the new film MÚSICA. The movie follows Rudy, a young Brazilian-American living with synesthesia, a neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sense involuntarily triggers an experience in another sense. For Rudy, his synesthesia allows his mind to organize the sounds he hears in his daily life into different rhythms and beats. Haunted by the music in his head, Rudy must confront an uncertain future while balancing love, family, and Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey. The film is inspired by the life of Rudy Mancuso, the singer and internet star who also has the same condition and serves as the main protagonist opposite Camila Mendes (Riverdale), who serves as a love interest. There is no official trailer for the film yet, but in the meantime, you can take a peek HERE.

Source:  Amazon/MGM Studios, Illumination Entertainment,  Walt Disney Pictures,  Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, H+M Communications