Hellboy – Jan. 11
A reboot of the franchise with Stranger Things David Harbour taking on the titular role.
Glass – Jan. 18
M. Night Shyamalan finishes his unexpected trilogy, which started with 2000’s Unbreakable and 2017’s Split, with the final chapter in the series. All the main actors are expected to return.
The Lego Movie Sequel – Feb. 8
Expect more childish delights and surprisingly emotional storytelling with yet another Lego-based film.
Bride of Frankenstein – Feb. 14
Part of Universal’s Dark Universe, Javier Bardem is attached to play Frankenstein’s monster and rumor has it Angelina Jolie may play his undead companion.
How to Train Your Dragon 3 – March 1
Another slice of dragon and Viking frivolity from Hiccup and chums.
Captain Marvel – March 8
Oscar winner Brie Larson makes her eagerly anticipated Marvel debut as, what the studio’s president called, the most “powerful a character as we’ve ever put in a movie.”
Godzilla: King of Monsters – March 22
OH MA GAWD, IZ GOZZIRRRAAAAAAA!
You know the deal by now; Godzilla shows up, people freak out, other monsters show up, Godzilla sort of maybe saves the day, you go away thinking about the folly of nuclear war.
Great stuff.
Dumbo – March 29
Tim Burton has been tasked with bringing the Disney cartoon classic to life, with Colin Farrell and Frank Reynolds Danny DeVito set to star.
Shazam! – April 5
The lightning bothering superhero is set to get his own film with DC Comics having greenlit filming to start in early 2018.
The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle – April 12
Robert Downey Jr. will be taking the good doctor back to basics with a tale taken from Hugh Lofting’s 1920’s book.
Fast & Furious 9 – April 19
More of the same as we witness cars, babes, and a dangerous disregard for the laws of physics.
Avengers 4 – May 3
Interestingly, with many of the major actors contracts up at the end of this picture, it has been suggested that we can expect quite a few major character deaths. Which is, er, nice?
John Wick: Chapter 3 – May 17
Hot off the presses, John Wick will return with a (rather obvious) vengeance in 2019!
Aladdin – May 24
Guy Ritchie will helm yet another Disney cartoon classic remake, with the biggest name to be announced so far is Will Smith as the Genie.
Toy Story 4 – June 21
Pixar’s flagship franchise is back for a fourth instalment.
Cowboy Ninja Viking – June 28
Based on a comic book about an assassin able to combine the skills of, yep, a Cowboy, a Ninja, and a Viking, Chris Pratt looks set to be a, eh, Cowboy, Ninja, and a Viking.
Transformers 7 – June 28
More from the franchise that just won’t die.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 – July 3
Fun for all the family as the quick-talking furballs get back in the game.
Spider-Man: Homecoming 2 – July 5
Tom Holland gets his second solo outing as everyone’s favorite neigborhood Spiderman.
Top Gun 2 – July 12
Have you got the need, the need for a speed? With Tom Cruise set to return (and possibly Val Kilmer), this is one your childhood would never forgive you for missing.
The Lion King – July 19
ANOTHER live-action adaptation, this time with Donald Glover voicing Simba.
Artemis Fowl – Aug. 9
Remember Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl novels? Me neither. Kenneth Branagh is signed on to direct.
Gemini Man – Oct. 4
Will Smith is an ageing assassin forced back into the game to fight….a 25-year old clone version of himself!
You can’t make it up!
Untitled James Bond Movie – Nov. 8
Daniel Craig’s final outing as the iconic secret agent.
Frozen 2 – Nov. 27
The phenomenon returns!
Wonder Woman 2 – Dec. 13
Another 2 hours of looking at Gal Gadot. Brilliant.
Masters of the Universe – Dec. 18
He-Man and the crew get the big screen treatment they deserve.
Star Wars: Episode IX – Dec. 20
I’m sure you’ll hear more about this film closer to the time…
Shrek 5 – TBD
After a nine-year wait, Shrek returns with a big green smelly bang.
