While the movie release schedule for 2024 has done a few musical chairs due to the strikes in 2023, there are a still quiet a few movies we are excited. Here we list 20 of our most anticipated movies of 2024.
Of course, release dates tend to move and films sneak through, but this is the list as of the first of the year. The list in order of release date.
Madame Web
“Meanwhile, in another universe…” In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures… if they can all survive a deadly present.
Release: February 14
Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Release: March 1
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started — the iconic New York City firehouse — to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
Release: March 29
The Fall Guy
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
Release: May 3
IF
A girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.
Release: May 17
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
Release: May 24
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Release: May 24
Ballerina
The world of John Wick expands with Ballerina, as Ana de Armas stars as an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma.
Release: June 7
A Quiet Place: Day One
A woman fights for survival during an alien invasion in New York City.
Release: June 28
Deadpool 3
Wolverine joins the “merc with a mouth” in the third installment of the Deadpool film franchise.
Release: July 16
Twisters
Twisters is an upcoming disaster film directed by Lee Isaac Chung from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith. Produced by Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, it is described as a “new chapter” of the 1996 film Twister. The film stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos.
Release: July 19
Borderlands
Borderlands is an upcoming science fiction action comedy film directed by Eli Roth, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Crombie, based on the video game series of the same name developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K.
Release: August 9
Kraven the Hunter
Russian immigrant Sergei Kravinoff is on a mission to prove that he is the greatest hunter in the world.
Release: August 30
Beetlejuice 2
Beetlejuice 2 is directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by the writing team of Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on a story by Seth Grahame-Smith.
Release: September 6
Transformers One
Transformers One is an in-development Transformers film set for release in 2024. It is being written by Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, and will be directed by Josh Cooley.
Release: September 13
Joker: Folie à Deux
Joker: Folie à Deux is a musical thriller film directed by Todd Phillips, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Silver. Based on DC Comics characters, the film is the sequel to Joker and stars Joaquin Phoenix, reprising his role as the Joker, and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.
Release: October 4
Smile 2
While the plot is under wraps currently, the creative team has a few routes they could go following the events of the first film. It will be interesting to see where they go.
Release: October 18
Terrifier 3
Art the Clown unleashes bloody chaos on Christmas Eve.
Release: October 25
Venom 3
The untitled Venom sequel is an upcoming superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Venom, produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Marvel Entertainment.
Release: November 8
Gladiator 2
Follows Lucius, the son of Maximus’ love Lucilla, after Maximus’ death.
Release: November 22
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim explores and expands the untold story behind the fortress of Helm’s Deep, delving into the life and bloodsoaked times of one of Middle-earth’s most legendary figures; the mighty King of Rohan — Helm Hammerhand.
Release: December 13
Mufasa: The Lion King
Rafiki, Timon, and Pumbaa tell the story of Mufasa to a young lion cub.
Release: December 20
