Yes, there have been more disappointing entries than good ones, but like some other films on this list, it's the people behind the movie that leave us intrigued. 2018 is already looking like a great year for films - from Fantastic Beasts 2 and Mary Poppins Returns and Aquaman and Fifty Shades Free. Here are all the most exciting films to get riled up for next year.
In this era of major movie studios earmarking their spots on the release schedule years ahead of time, it isn't too early to start making box office predictions for 2018. Among the already dozens of promising projects slated for release, here are some of the movies we're projecting to hit big, in order of their expected release date. There's a lot to look forward to in 2018:
Most Anticipated 2018 Movies AND Most Popular 2018 Movies
Maze Runner: The Death Cure - January 12, 2018
Production on the third Maze Runner installment was delayed " indefinitely" due to a gruesome injury suffered by lead actor Dylan O'Brien on the set. Much to the relief of James Dashner's loyal fanbase, however, the movie wasn't canned altogether, despite the setback and a middling domestic box office return on the first sequel, The Scorch Trials . The series' third run at the big screen will kick off nearly a year after its planned release date, but its promise to finally give those gladers their big showdown with WCKD should be enough to give audiences their second wind and get them out for the franchise's finish line.
Fifty Shades Freed - February 9, 2018
Whip out your wallets, because the third round of E.L. James' so-called "mommy porn" movies is hitting theaters just in time for Valentine's Day, and this trilogy-ender is bound to be a date night must for the Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) faithful who want to see the climax of his whirlwind, erotic romance with Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson).
The Predator - February 9, 2018
Kicking off a new round of interplanetary big game hunting, The Predator finds writer-director Shane Black—who made a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance in the 1987 original—making a long-overdue return to the franchise. Black's
promised to make it "the biggest
Predator yet" with the help of sci-fi savvy stars Boyd Holbrook (Logan ) and Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse ).
Black Panther - February 16, 2018
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is expanding even further in Phase Three, with Ryan Coogler's Black Panther branching out to Wakanda to focus on T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman), who made his on-screen debut in 2016's
Captain America: Civil War . With an all-star cast that includes Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave, Star Wars: The Force Awakens ) and Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead), along with frequent Coogler collaborator Michael B. Jordan (Fruitvale Station, Creed ), Black Panther is poised to continue the MCU's streak of box office domination.
Pacific Rim: Uprising - February 23, 2018
The domestic receipts for 2013's Pacific Rim were a disappointment—and not just because it failed to earn back its production budget at home. The Guillermo del Toro film was actually pretty well-liked by those who did venture out to see the stylish sci-fi showcase, and the lackluster North American ticket sales of the first film seemed to put the idea of a follow-up in the "unlikely" column. However, international sales gave producers enough motivation to justify greenlighting a second round of the Jaeger-Kaiju smackdown, and John Boyega (The Force Awakens ) joins the cast as the son of Idris Elba's character from the first installment.
Meg - March 2, 2018
Cue the creepy cello music, because Meg is short for "Megalodon," an ancient shark that's tormenting deep sea fishermen in Jon Turteltaub's adaptation of the Steve Alten bestseller Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror . The film features Jason Statham as a rescue diver who must help a stranded submarine and its crew escape the teeth of the prehistoric beast before it's fin for all of them, alongside Li Bingbing, Ruby Rose, Cliff Curtis, and Rainn Wilson.
Shark movies automatically earn some creeping dread just by their nature, but this flick looks to take us into the depths of our fears—it's literally dropping the distressed crew and their disabled vessel into the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean. Plus, Statham's character has had some gnarly experiences with this beast before, which should ramp up the drama yet another tick. Anyone with galeophobia, claustrophobia, or even aquaphobia might have a tough time with this one, but everyone else looks to be in for an action-packed treat.
Wreck-It Ralph 2 - March 9, 2018
Arcade-style animated video game movies have been a mixed bag at the box office in recent years, but Disney's Wreck-It Ralph was a commercial and critical success that found a way to entertain kids and parents nostalgic for the 8-bit era. We know John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman will return to voice their unlikely hero duo, Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz, but all that's been revealed about the story so far is that Ralph will be "wreaking havoc on the web " this time around. It's probably safe to expect a lot of emojis.
The Flash - March 16, 2018
The DC Extended Universe gives Ezra Miller his turn to shine here in a standalone turn as Barry "The Flash" Allen, after the character was introduced in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The small screen has been kind to the rapid-fire character with The CW's The Flash (2014-), so there's a good chance fans will zip on up to the ticket stand for this one too.
Tomb Raider - March 16, 2018
Even without Angelina Jolie back for another round of archeological badassery as Lara Croft, the Tomb Raider reboot-slash-prequel should fare nicely with recent Oscar winner Alicia Vikander stepping into the leading role. The new film is expected to take viewers back in time into an earlier chapter from the character's history, with Croft on a search for her father and Walton Goggins coming on to play the villain du jour.
Ready Player One - March 30, 2018
While dystopian young adult adaptations have been far from automatic at the box office lately, Ernest Cline's bestselling novel has all the components to make it a solid success: an engrossing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory -meets- Hackers narrative, a strong cast (Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller, Mark Rylance, Hannah John-Kamen, and Olivia Cooke), and a blockbuster director (Steven Spielberg) who's shown he's passionate about the source material.
A Wrinkle In Time - April 6, 2018
Amazingly, Madeleine L'Engle's cherished sci-fi/fantasy children's classic has yet to be adapted to death by Hollywood. The only prior cinematic go at the story of the children who travel through space and time in search of their father came by way of a 2003 TV movie. So for director Ava Duvernay, the sky itself isn't even a limit as to what she can do with this beloved tale—and she's brought in a boatload of A-listers to help her bring the saga to the silver screen, including Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Pena, Mindy Kaling, and Oprah Winfrey.
Rampage - April 20, 2018
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson just can't seem to miss lately. So with him on deck to star in this adaptation of the classic arcade game about giant monsters fighting each other and destroying city skylines for the heck of it, it doesn't actually matter that it's a ridiculous concept. Johnson will reunite with director Brad Peyton—the same pairing that brought box office glory to 2012's Journey 2: The Mysterious Island and 2015's San Andreas .
Avengers: Infinity War - May 4, 2018
If we had to pick a shoo-in for smash of the summer, it'd have to be this. How can it miss? The MCU has really all been building up to this moment. Iron Man and his Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Captain Marvel—everyone's gonna be there for the big battle's beginning. This is the blockbuster of the year, no doubt about it.
Han Solo - May 25, 2018
Now that Rogue One has proven that the Star Wars galaxy is viable even outside the traditional Skywalker/Organa/Obi-Wan narrative, the Han Solo prequel (with Alden Ehrenreich taking over the role from Harrison Ford) has sturdier legs than Artoo. The film, co-directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, co-stars TV's Emilia Clarke and Donald Glover, and looks to shed light on how Han became such a swagger-filled space scoundrel in the first place. Given Han's fate in The Force Awakens , the Han Solo faithful should be eager to see a story from his younger days. We're just glad they're casting an actor to replace him instead of going for CGI.
The Incredibles 2 - June 15, 2018
Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles was a blast, but writer-director Brad Bird took a long break—as he's oft been known to do—before getting down to work on a second installment. Details on the sequel are slim, but with our live-action comic heroes spiraling into Civil War lately, it might be prime time to offer up a return to good old-fashioned villain-fighting.
Jurassic World Sequel - June 22, 2018
After what happened in 2015's Jurassic World , it might be hard to envision a scenario that would allow Isla Nublar to reopen for business after so much dino devastation (again). But World 's box office domination made a sequel a no-brainer—and while we can't even guess what they'll get up to this time around, we know stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are expected to reprise their roles.
Ant-Man and the Wasp - July 6, 2018
For some, Ant-Man was one of the most family-friendly entries in the MCU to date because the titular character (played by Paul Rudd) was as adorkable and earnest as they come, and the Honey I Shrunk the Kids -esque visual spectacle of the movie was just pure fun to watch. The final act set the stage for Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) to finally suit up alongside our hero, so for those who've relished the Wasp's adventures in the comics, it's about time we get to see her fly.
Mission: Impossible 6 - July 27, 2018
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is at it again. Tom Cruise's director BFF Christopher McQuarrie (Jack Reacher , Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation) returns to helm a sixth installment to the covert op action-adventure series, and while details are scant as to what the actual storyline will be, Cruise has promised that some bonkers new stunts he's spent years training for will be among the many set pieces.
Aquaman - October 5, 2018
The introduction of Arthur "Aquaman" Curry in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was but a taste of what's to come from Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones ) as the trident-wielding hero, who'll embrace his destiny as the heir to the kingdom of Atlantis by stretching his sea legs … and some brute strength. Director James Wan (Furious 7 ) helms the watery actioner, with Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, and Willem Dafoe also on deck to star.
Jungle Book - October 19, 2018
Not to be confused with Disney's animated 1967 classic, Jon Favreau's live-action version from 2016, or the slew of other adaptations inspired by Rudyard Kipling's book about a man-cub who's raised by jungle animals, Andy Serkis' version of The Jungle Book will feature him in prime mo-cap form, alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, and Rohan Chand.
Bad Boys for Life - November 8, 2018
By the time Bad Boys for Life hits theaters, a full 15 years will have passed since "s*** just got real" for detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) in Bad Boys II. In the second pic, Lowrey promised his partner that they were "bad boys for life"—hence the title—a bromantic sentiment which is obviously true if they've survived another decade and a half together. Little is known about what the duo will be getting into this time, but if it's anything like the first two films, it's bound to escalate quickly.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas - November 9, 2018
No, apparently we have not seen the last of Dr. Seuss' Christmas-stealing character. While Jim Carrey's turn as the holiday-hating beast was enough to satisfy the live-action crowd (for now, at least), Universal Pictures is rebooting the animated side of the story by way of co-directors Pete Candeland and Yarrow Cheney, with Benedict Cumberbatch lending his vocals to the title role.
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them 2 - November 16, 2018
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter spinoff series Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is on deck for its second installment, following Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and his pals on another leg of his American adventure through the World of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Following the first film's introduction of Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) and a mention of Albus Dumbledore, the second film is expected to begin the battle for the ages between the esteemed professor and his former bestie-gone-rogue.
Avatar 2 - December 21, 2018
James Cameron has buzzed about a sequel—make that sequels —to his 2009 alien adventure Avatar for years, and after years of much hype and delay, it's finally happening … maybe. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana are expected to reprise their roles as the formerly interspecies romantic partners Jake and Neytiri, and somehow Sigourney Weaver is also going to be involved, despite the death of her character, but she's hinted that the pic might just get pushed back again .
Mary Poppins Returns - December 25, 2018
Author P.L. Travers might be rolling in her grave over this one, but there's reason to believe the new installment of the Mary Poppins story could recapture some of the magic of the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious nanny and her now-grown charges. Emily Blunt stars in the title role, with Emily Mortimer, Ben Whishaw, Colin Firth, and Lin-Manuel Miranda supporting. Dick Van Dyke, who played a pair of parts in the classic original, is also expected to appear in the film—although he won't be appearing as Bert the Chimney Sweep.
Madagascar 4 - TBD 2018
The Madagascar movies are quickly becoming as plentiful as the species flourishing on its eponymous island, but there's one more adventure ahead yet for Alex (voiced by Ben Stiller), Marty (Chris Rock), Melman (David Schwimmer), King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen), and the rest of their animal pals as they head to their pseudo-homeland of Africa.
Deadpool 2 - TBD 2018
Ryan Reynolds made a triumphant return as Wade "Merc with a Mouth" Wilson in Deadpool after a tepid response to his first turn as the much-altered character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The unexpected departure of director Tim Miller is a little troubling, but Reynolds remains dedicated to the franchise—and he's indicated that the sequel might bring a telekinetic lady mercenary named Domino on board for the next round of action, as well as the anticipated arrival of Deadpool's frequent comics cohort Cable. allbestbd.
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