2019 is already shaping up to be a solid year at the movies, but there is a whole lot more to look forward to in the coming months. With that in mind, we’ve pored over the release calendar and scoured?the planet for news and details?to bring you this list of the most anticipated 2019 movies. Plenty of the?upcoming movies are long-anticipated sequels, prequels, and reboots – think?Zombieland: Double Tap,?Dark Phoenix,?Toy Story?4, and?John Wick:?Chapter 3?–and there are a ton of hotly anticipated remakes, too:?The Lion King, anyone??Be sure to keep an eye out for some stellar-sounding originals, like the adaptation of?The Goldfinchand Elton John biopic,?Rocketman. It’s looking like another big year at the movies, and for your wallet – start marking your 2019 movie calendar now.[Updated on 8/28]

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Directed by:?Neil BurgerStarring:?Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, Nicole Kidman, Julianna MarguliesOpening on:?January 11, 2019The Upside(2019)41%

Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart star in this Paul Feig-scripted remake of the French hit, a feelgood dramedy about an ex-con who forms an unlikely bond with the paralyzed man who hires him as his caregiver.The Intouchables

Directed by:?M. Night ShyamalanStarring:?Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy, Sarah Paulson, Anya Taylor-JoyOpening on:?January 18, 2019Glass(2019)37%

Those who leftabsolutely buzzing at the hint of a Shyamalan-iverse were thrilled when it was announced that Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson would be joined by James McAvoy for this crossover named for Jackson’svillain, Mr. Glass.SplitUnbreakable

Directed by:?Steven KnightStarring:?Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway,?Jason Clarke, Diane LaneOpening on:?January 25, 2019Serenity(2019)20%

Interstellarco-stars Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway reunite for this thriller about fishing boat captain who is pulled into a web of deceit when his ex-wife shows up and begs him to save her from her abusive new husband. Originally scheduled for October of 2018, this was pushed back for unknown reasons, but its stellar cast should make for an interesting watch, at the very least.

Directed by:?Adam ShankmanStarring:?Taraji P. Henson, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Max GreenfieldOpening on:?February 8, 2019What Men Want(2019)44%

This gender-swapped take on the Mel Gibson comedy??sees Taraji P. Henson playing a sports agent who can hear what the men in her industry are thinking. And, we suspect, she won’t take no s–t from any of them.What Women Want

Directed by:?Mike Mitchell, Trisha GumStarring:?Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Channing Tatum, Will Arnett, Tiffany HaddishOpening on:?February 8, 2019The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part(2019)85%

Everything is less than awesome in Bricksburg five years after the events of the first?, and they’re only set to get worse when some very marketable space invaders come to town.Lego Movie

Directed by:?Robert RodriguezStarring:?Rosa Salazar, Jennifer Connelly, Christoph Waltz, Ed Skrein, Michelle RodriguezOpening on:?February 14, 2019Alita: Battle Angel(2019)60%

Initially scheduled for the summer of 2018, this James Cameron-produced adaptation of the Japanese manga had already been pushed back once to a December release, before Fox decided that month was already competitive enough. Jennifer Connelly, Christoph Waltz, and Michelle Rodriguez all co-star in this blend of live action and CGI about a cyborg girl who faces her past with the help of the scientist who rescued her from the scrap heap.

Directed by:?Christopher LandonStarring:?Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine, Suraj Sharma, Sarah YarkinOpening on:?February 14, 2019Happy Death Day 2U(2019)70%

The director and primary cast of the surprise horror hitHappy Death Day —?which utilized a?Groundhog Day-like premise to tell the story of a college student who relives the day she was murdered over and over again — all return for this appropriately named sequel. We don’t know much about the premise, except that star Rothe has promised it will expand beyond being just a horror film.

Directed by:?Dean DeBloisStarring:?Jay Baruchel, America Fererra, Cate Blanchett, Kit Harington, Kristen WiigOpening on:?February 22, 2019How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World(2019)91%

Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Craig Ferguson, and Gerard Butler return for the third and ostensibly final chapter of the??trilogy, which finds Hiccup leading the village of Berk, now a dragon utopia. When Hiccup’s dragon Toothless encounters a potential mate and a new threat bears down on Berk, however, the two of them embark on a journey to magical hidden world (natch) in order to save their way of life.How to Train Your Dragon

Directed by:?Doug LimanStarring:?Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley, Mads Mikkelsen,?Demián Bichir, David Oyelowo,?Cynthia ErivoOpening on:?March 1, 2019Chaos Walking(2019)

Just when it seemed the YA novel adaptation trend might be on its way out,Chaos Walkingcomes along to say, “But wait! Have you seen one with Rey fromStar Warsand Spider-man?” Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow,American Made) directs this big-screen version of the sci-fi novel about a young man living in a colony on another planet who believes all women have been killed by a virus until he meets a mysterious girl who may hold the key to the planet’s secrets. Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley star, with Mads Mikkelsen, Demián Bichir, David Oyelowo, and Cynthia Erivo in supporting roles.

Directed by:?Anna Boden, Ryan FleckStarring:Brie Larson, Lee Pace, Samuel L. JacksonOpening on:?March 8, 2019Captain Marvel(2019)78%

However will the Avengers recover from the mass destruction wrought by Thanos in? Some folks suggest we’ll get some answers inCaptain Marvel, which takes place in the 1990s and introduces the world to Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), the Air Force pilot who receives superpowers from… Well, we won’t spoil anything here. Indie co-directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck take the helm as Captain Marvel becomes Marvel’s first female superhero to get her own solo movie.Infinity War

Directed by:?Jordan PeeleStarring:?Lupita Nyong’o, Elizabeth Moss, Winston Duke, Tim Heidecker, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIOpening on:?March 22, 2019Us(2019)93%

Plot details are still few and far between at this point, but we know that Jordan Peele is writing and directing another thriller as a follow-up to his 2017 smash hit?Get Out. It will star Lupita Nyong’o, Elizabeth Moss, and?Black Panther‘s Winston Duke among others, which already makes this sound like a really promising project.

Directed by:?Tim BurtonStarring:Colin Farrell, Eva Green, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVitoOpening on:?March 29, 2019Dumbo(2019)47%

One of three Disney movies getting the live-action treatment in 2019 (if you count), this remake of the 1941 animated classic marries the tale of a uniquely gifted circus elephant with the directorial stylings of Tim Burton. Sound like an odd pairing?and tell us if you still think so.The Lion KingWatch the teaser trailer

Directed by:?David F. SandbergStarring:Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher AngelOpening on:?April 5, 2019Shazam!(2019)91%

Hot off his two horror hitsand, director David F. Sandberg picked up the reins to this DC superhero flick, about a teen who receives the power to transform into an adult hero with the powers of super-strength, flight, and more. Fourteen-year-old Billy Batson will be played by Asher Angel, whileChuck‘s Zachary Levi stars as Shazam himself.Lights OutAnnabelle: Creation

Directed by:?Kevin K?lsch, Dennis WidmyerStarring:?Amy Seimetz, Jason Clarke, John LithgowOpening on:?April 5, 2019Pet Sematary(2019)57%

Stephen King adaptations became a hot commodity after the runaway success of?IT?last year, and the ensuing scramble resulted in this new version of the tale about a man who discovers the pet graveyard behind his home possesses the power to bring the dead back to life… with caveats.

Directed by:?Neil MarshallStarring:?David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, Ian McShaneOpening on:?April 12, 2019Hellboy(2019)17%

You may not have asked for a??reboot — how can they possibly improve on GDT’s original two takes on Mike Mignola’s graphic novel? – but we’re pretty sure you’ll take it when you hear who’s involved. The film, which will be distributed by Lionsgate, stars David Harbour (a.k.a. the chain-smoking, monster-smiting?police chief of Hawkins), is directed by Neil Marshall (whose??remains one of the scariest movies of the last two decades), and will feature Milla Jovovich as the Blood Queen, a sorceress after revenge.HellboyThe Descent

Directed by:?Michael ChavesStarring:?Linda Cardellini, Sean Patrick Thomas, Patricia VelasquezOpening on:?April 19, 2019The Curse of La Llorona(2019)30%

This James Wan-produced frightener stars Linda Cardellini as a widowed social worker who finds striking – and terrifying – parallels between what’s happening to a family she is investigating and the strange occurrences haunting her own.

Directed by:?David Robert MitchellStarring:?Andrew Garfield, Riley Keough, Topher GraceOpening on:?April 19, 2019Under the Silver Lake(2019)57%

Director David Robert Mitchell had a horror sleeper hit in 2015 withIt Follows, and for his sophomore effort, he turns to understated mystery. Andrew Garfield stars as a man who embarks on a quest through Los Angeles to find a mysterious woman who has suddenly disappeared after the two of them shared a brief encounter. Originally slated for late 2018, it was moved back several months.

Directed by:?Joe Russo, Anthony RussoStarring:?EverybodyOpening on:?April 26, 2019Avengers: Endgame(2019)94%

Avengers: Endgame?promises to bring resolution to the conflict between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Thanos, the Mad Titan, which began in this year’s?Infinity War. We know almost nothing about what will happen in the film – save for the fact Hawkeye is back, Ant-Man joins the fight, and Tony’s lost in space, all revealed in the first trailer – but the upcoming?Captain Marvel?(see above) will likely provide some clues, and considering this will mark the end?of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “phase three,” we’ll probably end up saying good-bye to a few more characters.

Directed by:?Joe BerlingerStarring:?Zac Efron, Lily Collins, Haley Joel Osment, John Malkovich, Kaya ScodelarioOpening on:?May 3, 2019Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile(2019)55%

Zac Efron stars in this profile of the life of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, as seen through the eyes of his girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer (Lily Collins). The film premiered earlier this?year at Sundance, where it garnered a fair amount of praise for Efron’s performance as the charismatic?sociopath, who confessed to murdering 30 people across several states during the 1970s. Netflix has picked up the film for distribution, and it will premiere on the streaming service and in select theaters simultaneously.

Directed by:?Kelly AsburyStarring:?Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Emma Roberts, Janelle Monáe, Blake SheltonOpening on:?May 3, 2019UglyDolls(2019)27%

Based on the popular line of plush toys, this animated musical film stars Kelly Clarkson as one of the titular creatures, who venture from their side of the mountain where they live to the other side, where the residents of a town called Perfection make them realize how different they are. Expect lots of lively music and colorful visuals as?it goes up against?Detective Pikachu?the same weekend.

Directed by:?Jonathan LevineStarring:?Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron,?Alexander Skarsg?rd, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Serkis,?O’Shea Jackson Jr.Opening on:?May 3, 2019Long Shot(2019)81%

Director Jonathan Levine (50/50,?Warm Bodies) had a bit of a misstep with last year’s?Snatched, but this comedy may earn him more accolades. Seth Rogen stars as an unemployed journalist who attempts to woo his childhood babysitter, a powerful political figure played by Charlize Theron. Alexander Skarsg?rd, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Serkis, and O’Shea Jackson Jr. round out the star-studded cast.

Directed by:?Rob LettermanStarring:Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Suki WaterhouseOpening on:?May 10, 2019Pokémon Detective Pikachu(2019)68%

In case you hadn’t heard,?Pokémonis the?, so it’s a little surprising we’ve never gotten a proper blockbuster movie out of it. That’s all going to change next year with?Detective Pikachu, a live-action/animation hybrid film based on the video game of the same name, which will feature Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Pikachu. While it’s not entirely off-brand for Reynolds to sign on for a role that only requires him to scream his character’s name over and over again, Detective Pikachu actually speaks, so don’t worry about him pulling a Vin Diesel/Groot?here.highest-grossing media franchise ever

Directed by:?Chad StahelskiStarring:Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Anjelica HustonOpening on:?May 17, 2019John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum(2019)90%

At the end of?, Keanu Reeves’ titular hitman went on the run after he broke the rules and murdered a high-level crime lord on the grounds of the Continental, the all-purpose sanctuary and day spa for assassins. This movie picks up right where that one left off, as John must survive the bounty on his head without the aid of the larger criminal underworld.John Wick: Chapter 2

Directed by:?Guy RitchieStarring:?Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Nasim Pedrad,?Mena MassoudOpening on:?May 24, 2019Aladdin(2019)57%

Disney’s supremely lucrative live-action adaptations project continues unabated, with this update of the 1992 animated classic. Mena Massoud has been cast as Street Rat #1 Aladdin, with Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine. Will Smith is the Genie this time, with director Guy Ritchie making his family entertainment debut.

Directed by:?Olivia WildeStarring:?Beanie Feldstein, Kaitlyn Dever, Billie Lourd, Lisa KudrowOpening on:?May 24, 2019Booksmart(2019)97%

Olivia Wilde makes her directing debut in this raunchy high school comedy that’s being described as?Lady Bird?meets?Superbad. The movie centers on two friends who, having given their high school life to good grades, decide to play catchup on good times with one wild, party-filled night before graduation. The movie was a hit at this year’s South by Southwest Film Festival.

Directed by:?Dexter FletcherStarring:?Taron Egerton, Jamie BellOpening on:?May 31, 2019Rocketman(2019)89%

“Someone dared besmirch Harland Williams by remaking his classic??!” Relax, that was our first reaction too, but this is actually a biopic on the life of Elton John. Taron Egerton stars, as the film covers John’s formative years: from childhood prodigy, to where Philadelphia freedom took him knee-high to a man, and into his wondrously fruitful partnership with lyricst Bernie Taupin (Jamie Bell).?‘s Dexter Fletcher directs.RocketmanEddie the Eagle

Directed by:?Michael DoughertyStarring:Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, Sally Hawkins, Ken WatanabeOpening on:?May 31, 2019Godzilla: King of the Monsters(2019)41%

Let them fight! Big, mean, green(?), Godzilla is back in the global ring, with new challengers Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah. Original?Godzilla?reboot director Gareth Edwards is leaving blockbuster filmmaking for a while afterRogue One, allowing Michael Dougherty (,) to suit up. Franchise lynchpin Ken Watanabe is back, as Vera Farmiga, Sally Hawkins, Millie Bobby Brown, and Kyle Chandler enter the fray.KrampusTrick ‘r Treat

Directed by:?Chris RenaudStarring:Patton Oswalt, Eric Stonestreet, Lake BellOpening on:?June 7, 2019The Secret Life of Pets 2(2019)60%

Without breaking a sweat, Minion-peddler Illumination Entertainment created another hugely profitable animated series with 2016’sThe Secret Life of Pets, a colorful look into what animals get into when you’re out, gadding about. Patton Oswalt, the Christopher Plummer of comedy, will replace Louis C.K. as the voice of Max, the Jack Russell Terrier.

Directed by:?Simon KinbergStarring:?Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer LawrenceOpening on:?June 7, 2019Dark Phoenix(2019)23%

The?X-Men?franchise — not counting solo joints starring Logan and Deadpool — hit something of a speed bump with 2016’s?, but it looks to rebound with one of the most popular stories from the comics, centered on the character of Jean Grey (Sophie Turner). Producer Simon Kinberg makes his directorial debut, while James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, and the rest of the younger mutants return for this fourth entry in the soft-rebooted series that began with?X-Men: First Class.X-Men: Apocalypse

Directed by:?Nisha GanatraStarring:?Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, John Lithgow, Hugh DancyOpening on:?June 7, 2019Late Night(2019)80%

Emma Thompson stars in this comedy written, produced, and co-starring Minday Kaling about a longtime talk show host (Thompson) who hires her first female staff writer (Kaling) primarily to ease diversity concerns, only to discover the two of them make a great team. This one debuted at Sundance to solid reviews, before Amazon Studios snatched it up to put it in front of audiences.

Directed by:?F. Gary GrayStarring:?Tessa Thompson, Chris Hemsworth, Liam NeesonOpening on:?June?14, 2019Men in Black International(2019)22%

Thor and Valkyrie reunite in the latest Marvel epic! No, we’re not talking about?Avengers: Episode IV – Rise of Squirrel Girl, but the fourth?Men in Black?installment, which reunites Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson in another ancillary Marvel comic book movie. And it’s a new day for the franchise; Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones will not be involved with this one.

Directed by:?Tim StoryStarring:Sam Jackson, Alexandra Shipp, Regina HallOpening on:?June 14, 2019Shaft(2019)32%

Shaft’s back, can ya dig it? Like the 2000 movie, this is actually a continuation of the story with, count ’em,threegenerations of John Shafts filling the screen. There’s Richard Roundtree, the original Shaft from the ’70s; Samuel L. Jackson, the J.S. from 2000; and franchise newcomer Jessie Usher as the third in this line of illustrious gumshoes.

Directed by:?Jim JarmuschStarring:?Adam Driver, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Chloe SevignyOpening on:?June 14, 2019The Dead Don't Die(2019)54%

What happens when you combine director Jim Jarmusch’s droll, deadpan sensibilities with the living dead? Audiences are about to find out. The opening night film of the 2019 Cannes Film Festival stars Jarmusch favorite Murray, along with Tilda Swinton, Adam Driver, and pop star Selena Gomez.

Directed by:?Lars KlevbergStarring:?Aubrey Plaza, Brian Tyree Henry, Gabriel BatemanOpening on:?June 21, 2019Child's Play(2019)64%

The doll that terrorized a generation is back in an all-new update as Chucky makes a comeback in this reboot. Aubrey Plaza and Brian Tyree Henry headline the film, which centers on a young mother who gifts her son a new doll without realizing the evil it harbors. The film will be directed by Lars Klevberg, whose horror flick?Polaroidis also slated for a 2019 debut.

Directed by:?Josh CooleyStarring:Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Laurie MetcalfOpening on:?June 21, 2019Toy Story 4(2019)97%

Just about everyone agreesended the trilogy on a perfect note, not to mention it maintained the franchise’s stunning 99% Tomatometer average. So Pixar must have a good reason to come back and risk poisoning the well, especially since they’ve been releasing occasionalTSshorts.Toy Story 4?will focus on Bo Peep, introduce some new characters – hello, Forky – and, if our visit to Pixar was any indication, may havethan any other Pixar movie ever.Toy Story 3more Easter Eggs for animation fans

Directed by:?Johannes RobertsStarring:?N/AOpening on:?June 28, 201947 Meters Down: Uncaged(2019)49%

What’s more terrifying than being 47 meters below sea level? Being just that little bit deeper. This sequel to47 Meters Downfollows a group of adventurous backpackers who go diving to explore an underwater city and end up perfectly safe and fine. Just kidding. Things get bitey.

Directed by:?Gary DaubermanStarring:?Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison IsemanOpening on:?June 28, 2019Annabelle Comes Home(2019)65%

Originally a prequel to?The Conjuring,?the first?Annabelle?went on to spawn a prequel of its own, and next year we’ll get a third installment. We’ve got a release date, and we know that screenwriter Gary Dauberman, who wrote both of the previous?Annabelle?movies and last year’s horror hit?IT, will be making his directorial debut.?The new movie will feature the Warrens, and sees Annabelle breathing terrifying life into all of the scary trinkets the ghost hunters have gathered through the years.

Directed by:?Jon WattsStarring:Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei, Michael KeatonOpening on:?July 2, 2019Spider-Man: Far From Home(2019)90%

Just to get it out of the way, we’ll acknowledge that the existence of this movie itself is essentially a spoiler for?Avengers 4— though that didn’t make Peter Parker’s final scenes in?Infinity Warany less moving. In this follow-up to Sony’s 2015 reboot of the character, Tom Holland’s Spidey faces off against Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mysterio, and Jon Watts returns to direct. Oh, and thanks to a conveniently “accidental”, we now know what the title will be.reveal by Holland on Instagram

Directed by:?Ari AsterStarring:?Florence Pugh, Will Poulter, William Jackson Harper, Jack ReynorOpening on:?July 3, 2019Midsommar(2019)83%

Ari Aster hit the ground running last year with his breakout directorial debut,?Hereditary, a visceral horror film couched within a somber family drama. This?year he returns with his much-anticipated follow-up, and it looks like another daring genre exercise. Florence Pugh and Will Poulter star as a?young couple on holiday in a Swedish village, where they discover things may not be as idyllic as they seem, and a dangerous cult rules the day.

Directed by:?Lulu WangStarring:?Awkwafina, Tzi Ma,?Diana LinOpening on:?July?12, 2019The Farewell(2019)99%

Awkwafina takes her first major lead role in this personal family story from writer and director Lulu Wang. The?Crazy Rich Asians?star plays a New Yorker who travels to China when her grandmother falls ill, only there’s a catch: the family is not telling?gran and instead pretending everyone is gathered for a wedding. The movie was a hit at Sundance, and is already getting awards buzz.

Directed by:?Jon FavreauStarring:Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, James Earl Jones, Alfre WoodardOpening on:?July 19, 2019The Lion King(2019)53%

Director Jon Favreau has already shown he is the king of live-action Disney adaptations with 2016’s, which has a Tomatometer of 95%. Here he takes on another beloved Disney classic, and he’s gathered up a formidable voice cast that includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé as Nala, and James Earl Jones returning to the role of Mufasa. Those who have gotten sneak peeks at the opening scene say to set your jaws to “Dropped.”The Jungle Book

Directed by:?Quentin TarantinoStarring:?Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Al Pacino, Dakota Fanning, James MarsdenOpening on:?July 26, 2019Once Upon a Time In Hollywood(2019)85%

For his ninth film (if you count??and??as one movie), Quentin Tarantino has recruited a killer cast to tell a story that revolves around an aspiring actor and his stunt double who attempt to establish their careers in Tinseltown in 1969 just as the Manson Family murders are taking place. So, you know, typical family-friendly Tarantino stuff.Kill Bill Vol. 1Vol. 2

Directed by:?David LeitchStarring:?Dwayne Johnson, Jason StathamOpening on:?August 2, 2019Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw(2019)67%

Recognizing the star power of Dwayne Johnson, Universal decided to spin his character off from the?Fast and Furious?franchise alongside Jason Statham for what will likely be some high-octane version of a buddy-cop action flick. Stunt coordinator-turned-director David Leitch (,?,?) is signed on for this one, so we expect the action will be appropriately bonkers.John WickAtomic BlondeDeadpool 2

Directed by:?Andrea BerloffStarring:?Elisabeth Moss, Tiffany Haddish, Melissa McCarthy, Domhnall Gleeson, CommonOpening on:?August 9, 2019The Kitchen(2019)22%

Don’t let this movie’s comic book origins fool you; a superhero story this is not. This period crime drama?follows three New York women in the 1970s, all wives to Irish mobsters, who decide to take up their husbands’ business when they’re all nabbed by the FBI.

Directed by:?Richard LinklaterStarring:?Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Kristen Wiig,?Judy Greer, Laurence FishburneOpening on:?August 16, 2019Where'd You Go, Bernadette(2019)47%

Based on the novel of the same name, this dramedy stars Cate Blanchett as a miserable mother who suddenly goes missing, prompting her teen daughter to figure out what happened. It features a strong supporting cast and an Oscar-winning director in Richard Linklater.

Directed by:?Thurop Van Orman, John RiceStarring:?Peter Dinklage, Rachel Bloom, Bill Hader, Danny McBride, Sterling K. Brown,?AwkwafinaOpening on:?August 16, 2019The Angry Birds Movie 2(2019)75%

2016’s?The Angry Birds Movie?did about as good a job as one could expect, to turn a mobile video game with no narrative premise into a feature-length family film. What’s this sequel about? Who knows? But with its instant brand recognizability and a voice cast that includes Peter Dinklage, Rachel Bloom, and Bill Hader, does it matter? Probably not!

Directed by:?Andy MuschiettiStarring:Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Bill Skarsg?rdOpening on:?September 6, 2019It Chapter Two(2019)

Stephen King fans who saw 2017’s?were quick to point out that the film only tells half of the original novel’s story, namely the half that takes place when the characters are still kids. This follow-up takes place 30 years later with a grown-up cast that includes Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, and Bill Hader, among others, and they’re out to take down Pennywise the shapeshifting clown (Bill Skarsg?rd) for good.IT

Directed by:?John CrowleyStarring:?Ansel Elgort, Oakes?Fegley, Aneurin Barnard, Finn?Wolfhard, Ashleigh Cummings, Willa Fitzgerald, Aimee Laurence, with Sarah Paulson, with Luke Wilson, with Jeffrey Wright, and Nicole Kidman, Denis O’Hare, Boyd Gaines, Peter Jacobson, Luke?Kleintank, Robert JoyOpening on:?September 13, 2019The Goldfinch(2019)

Ansel Elgort () stars in this adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that charts the life of a young teenager who survives a terrorist bombing at an art museum and eventually enters a life of crime. Sarah Paulson, Nicole Kidman, and Jeffrey Wright play supporting roles, while director John Crowley is best known for his multiple Oscar-nominated drama?Brooklyn.Baby Driver

Directed by:Lorene ScafariaStarring:?Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez,?Lili Reinhart, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Cardi B, LizzoOpening on:?September 13, 2019Hustlers(2019)

Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez lead an ensemble cast in this based-on-a-true-story crime drama about a group of strippers in New York who took advantage of the late-2000s financial crisis to?scam their wealthy Wall Street clientele. The film is the third directorial effort of Lorene Scafaria, who previously wrote and directedSeeking a Friend for the End of the Worldand?The Meddler.

Directed by:?Michael EnglerStarring:?Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Imelda Staunton, Geraldine JamesOpening on:?September 20, 2019Downton Abbey(2019)

The hit UK period drama following the lives of the inhabitants of a fictional Yorkshire estate finally comes to the big screen, with several of the primary cast members reprising their roles and a handful of newcomers joining the fun. Series creator Julian Fellowes is producing the film, with seasoned TV vet Michael Engler (30 Rock,?Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) returning to the series to direct.

Directed by:?James GrayStarring:?Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, Donald SutherlandOpening on:?September 20, 2019Ad Astra(2019)

If you liked?, you may want to (tele)scope this one out. (Sorry.) Director James Gray () takes to the outer reaches of space to tell the story of an engineer (Brad Pitt) who embarks on a fantastic voyage in pursuit of his father (Tommy Lee Jones), who took a one-way trip to Neptune 20 years prior.InterstellarThe Lost City of Z

Directed by:?Adrian GrunbergStarring:?Sylvester Stallone, Paz Vega, Yvette Monreal,?Sergio Peris-MenchetaOpening on:?September 20, 2019Rambo: Last Blood(2019)

Sly Stallone is back in the final chapter of the?Rambosaga, which started all the way back in 1982 with?First Blood. At least, that’s what we’re led to believe, judging from the title. This time around, Rambo?squares off against what appears to be a drug cartel in South America after?a close friend’s daughter — she calls him “uncle” — is kidnapped. It looks like an ultra-violent take on?Home Alone.

Directed by:?Todd PhillipsStarring:?Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Robert De NiroOpening on:?October 4, 2019Joker(2019)

This origin story for the Clown Prince of Crime will star multiple Oscar?nominee Joaquin Phoenix as the titular criminal mastermind with Todd Phillips (Old School,?The Hangover?trilogy) set to direct. Robert De Niro and?Atlantaand?Deadpool 2star Zazie Beetz co-star in what looks to be a cross between?two Scorsese classics:?Taxi Driverand?The King of Comedy.

Directed by:?Ang LeeStarring:?Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive OwenOpening on:?October 11, 2019Gemini Man(2019)

Will Smith stars in this sci-fi thriller with shades of Rian Johnson’s?Looper?that centers on an assassin looking to exit his career as who faces his biggest obstacle: a younger clone of himself. Academy Award-winner Ang Lee directs, with the stellar supporting cast rounded out by the likes of Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Clive Owen.

Directed by:?Greg Tiernan, Conrad VernonStarring:?Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Allison JaneyOpening on:?October 11, 2019The Addams Family(2019)

Directors Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan last brought us the R-rated?, and they look to translate some of that irreverent wit to this animated version of?The Addams Family, which features the voices of Oscar Isaac as Gomez and Charlize Theron as Morticia. The art style closely resembles the original artwork by creator Charles Addams, and the supporting cast includes a nice combination of industry vets and up-and-comers.Sausage Party

Directed by:?Ruben FleischerStarring:?Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, Zoey Deutch, Rosario Dawson, Avan Jogia, Thomas Middleditch, Luke WilsonOpening on:?October 18, 2019Zombieland: Double Tap(2019)

It will have taken exactly 10 years, but Sony is finally giving fans a sequel to the 2009 hit horror comedy,?Zombieland. All of the original?braaaaaaiiiiinnnsss?are on board, including director Ruben Fleischer (who directed the upcoming?Venom) and writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, and the four key leads – Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, and Abigail Breslin – have all signed on, with Rosario Dawson, Zoey Deutsch, and Avan Jogia playing central new roles.

Directed by:?Taika WaititiStarring:?Taika Waititi, Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Rebel Wilson, Sam RockwellOpening on:?October 18, 2019Jojo Rabbit(2019)

Ever hear the WWII story about the German boy named Jojo who discovers his mom is hiding a girl in the attic and deals with it with the help of his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler? Well, you’re about to. Director Taika Waititi follows up?Thor: Ragnarok?with this wild tale, which the posters are calling an “anti-hate satire.” Waititi will star as the imaginary Hitler.

Directed by:?Joachim RonningStarring:?Michelle Pfeiffer, Angelina JolieOpening on:?October 18, 2019Maleficent: Mistress of Evil(2019)

?put an interesting spin on Disney’s live-action remakes, retelling the beloved story of?Sleeping Beauty?through the eyes of its iconic, and misunderstood, villain.?The different take worked:?Maleficent?made almost $760 million globally?during its 2014 theatrical run. The sequel should also do big business.??director Joachim Ronning takes over for Robert Stromberg, and Michelle Pfeiffer co-stars.MaleficentKon Tiki

Directed by:?Robert EggersStarring:?Willem Dafoe, Robert PattinsonOpening on:?October 18, 2019The Lighthouse(2019)98%

Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe star in this sophomore effort from Robert Eggers, who debuted as a writer-director in 2016 with the chilling, enigmatic folk horror film?The Witch.?The film — which centers on a pair of late-19th century lighthouse keepers who slowly lose their minds — premiered at Cannes to rave reviews, with effusive praise for the performances by Dafoe and Pattinson and for Eggers’ direction.

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Directed by:?Tim MillerStarring:?Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Linda Hamilton, Gabriel LunaOpening on:?November 1, 2019Terminator: Dark Fate(2019)

?director Tim Miller takes the reins of the iconic Terminator franchise with a reboot that starts where the first two films in the series left off. (Those other film efforts are dismissed as an alternate timeline.) With James Cameron on board as producer and both Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger returning, the effort feels legit — even if it will reportedly see Sarah Connor pass the torch to a new female lead.Deadpool

Directed by:?Mike FlanaganStarring:?Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Zah McClarnonOpening on:?November 8, 2019Doctor Sleep(2019)

Mike Flanagan has delivered one?Fresh horror movie after another with?,?,??and Stephen King’s?, which is Certified Fresh at 91%. Flanagan has form in TV, too, with his Netflix limited series,?, scoring a Tomatometer of 100%.?He returns to Stephen King?for?Doctor Sleep, the author’s sequel to?, in which grown-up, down-and-out Danny Torrance (played by Ewan McGregor) uses his psychic power to help dying AA nursing home patients. In the process, he runs afoul of “The True Knot,” a cult of demons who feed on those with “shining” powers.AbsentiaOculusOuija: Origin of EvilGerald’s GameThe Haunting of Hill HouseThe Shining

Directed by:?Elizabeth BanksStarring:?Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott,?Ella BalinskaOpening on:?November 15, 2019Charlie's Angels(2019)

Elizabeth Banks directs?and?plays Bosley in this new take on?Charlie’s?Angels, which reimagines the “angels” as a high-level security agency (with multiple Bosleys, by the way, including not just Banks herself, but also Patrick Stewart and Djimon Hounsou) who picks up the slack when traditional law enforcement fails. Kristen Stewart, Ella Balinska, and recent?Aladdingraduate Naomi Scott will team up and learn to work with each other as the new Angels.

Directed by:?James MangoldStarring:?Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona BalfeOpening on:?November 15, 2019Ford v Ferrari(2019)

James Mangold directs this based-on-true-events sports drama about American motor company Ford’s efforts to build a raceworthy car to rival — and hopefully defeat — the Ferrari team at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

Directed by:Veronika Franz, Severin FialaStarring:?Riley Keough, Richard Armitage, Jaeden Martell, Alicia SilverstoneOpening on:?November 15, 2019The Lodge(2019)79%

The writer-director team who brought us the twisty, disturbingin 2015 are back with a new horror entry, this time focusing on a young woman who becomes trapped in a remote cabin with the children of her husband-to-be. As they wait out the storm, the woman’s dark past is revealed, along with something decidedly more sinister. This one premiered at Sundance and earned great reviews, and the directors have proven they know their way around a scary movie.Goodnight Mommy

Directed by:?Chris Buck, Jennifer LeeStarring:Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel,?Josh GadOpening on:?November 22, 2019Frozen 2(2019)

If it ain’t broke… Original directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, as well as original stars Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad, return to Arendelle to try to catch a second lightning storm in a bottle and belt out a song half as catchy as “Let It Go.” The first teaser suggests a darker tone for the sequel.

Directed by:?Marielle HellerStarring:?Tom HanksOpening on:?November 22, 2019A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood(2019)

Buy all the Kleenex for this one. Tom Hanks will star as Fred Rogers in the story of the host and creator of?Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Actress and director Marielle Heller is at the helm of the pic, which comes on the heels of 2018’s popular Rogers documentary,?.Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Directed by:?Todd HaynesStarring:?Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Camp, Victor Garber, Mare Winningham, William Jackson Harper, Bill PullmanOpening on:?November 22, 2019Dark Waters(2019)

Based on a true story, this drama centers on an attorney who discovers a link between a series of deaths and the chemical company DuPont, then struggles to reveal what he’s found to the public when the corporation fights back. It comes from Oscar-nominated director Todd Haynes (Far from Heaven,?Carol) and features a cast full of big names.

Directed by:?Rian JohnsonStarring:?Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Lakeith Stanfield, Ana de Armas, Toni Collette, Katherine Langford, Christopher PlummerOpening on:?November 27, 2019Knives Out(2019)

Writer-director Rian Johnson’s follow-up to?Star Wars: The Last Jediis a decidedly smaller-scale production, but with arguably more star power. Daniel Craig leads a huge ensemble cast in this cheeky whodunnit about a detective who arrives on scene to look into the mysterious death of a?famous crime novelist whose entire family has gathered at his mansion to celebrate his 85th birthday.

Directed by:?Melina MatsoukasStarring:?Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith,?Chlo? Sevigny, Indya Moore, Bokeem WoodbineOpening on:?November 27, 2019Queen & Slim(2019)

Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith star in this modern twist on?Bonnie and Clyde, as a retail worker and a criminal defense attorney enjoying their first date go on the lam after a routine traffic stop ends in the killing of a cop in self defense. Unbeknownst to the couple, the incident is caught on camera, and when the video goes viral, the two of them become folk heroes of a sort as they flee across the country.

Directed by:?Terrence MalickStarring:?August Diehl, Valerie Pachner, Maria Simon, Tobias Moretti, Bruno Ganz, Matthias SchoenaertsOpening on:?December 13, 2019A Hidden Life (Une vie cachée)(2019)74%

Terrence Malick’s latest drama?tells the real life story of?Franz J?gerst?tter, an Austrian peasant farmer who refused to fight for the Nazis in World War II and faced execution for treason. The film premiered at Cannes this year, and critics who saw it say it’s ambitious, visually impressive, and enigmatic — in other words, par for the course for Malick.

Directed by:?Jake KasdanStarring:?Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Danny DeVito, Danny Glover, AwkwafinaOpening on:?December 13, 2019Jumanji: The Next Level(2019)

The rebooted 2017?Jumanjiwas a?bigger-than-expected hit that proved a canny bit of counterprogramming to?The Last Jedi?during that year’s holiday moviegoing period.??director Jake Kasdan and writers Jeff Pinker and Scott Rosenberg are all back for the sequel, as are the four leads/key avatars: Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Dwayne Johnson. But this time they’ll be joined by Danny DeVito, Danny Glover, and Awkwafina, as each of the avatars from the first game take on new personalities.Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Directed by:?Tom HooperStarring:?Idris Elba, Judi Dench, Rebel Wilson, Jennifer Hudson, Taylor SwiftOpening on:?December 20, 2019Cats(2019)

It’s taken decades to get Andrew Lloyd Weber’s mega successful musical about the Jellicle cats to the big screen, and universal has turned to?Les Miserables?director Tom Hooper for the job. Smart. The cast includes some of pop’s finest voices – Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift – and the movie’s cats will be cat-sized (something which seems obvious but which has some of the stage play’s fans nervous).

Directed by:?Jay RoachStarring:?Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, Charlize Theron, Alice Eve, Stephen Root, John Lithgow, Connie Britton, Mark Duplass, Kate McKinnon, Allison JanneyOpening on:?December 20, 2019Bombshell(2019)

Jay Roach (Game Change,?Recount) sets his talents upon another real-life drama, specifically the sexual harassment allegations made against Fox News founder Roger Ailes by various employees, including former anchors Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly. Roach has assembled an impressive cast for the film, with Carlson and Kelly played by Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron, respectively, John Lithgow as Ailes, and other characters played by Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Alice Eve, and more (see above).

Directed by:?J. J. AbramsStarring:Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Lupita Nyong’oOpening on:?December 20, 2019Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker(2019)

Fanboys who felt Rian Johnson took their story far, far away from where they wanted it to go were relieved whenThe Force Awakenshelmer J.J. Abrams entered the captain’s chair for this sequel trilogy finale.

Directed by:?Greta GerwigStarring:?Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlan,?Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern, Meryl StreepOpening on:?December 25, 2019Little Women(2019)

Expect some awards consideration to come out of this new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, courtesy of director Greta Gerwig. Here, she reteams with her?Lady Birdstars Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet but also brings on board Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, and Meryl Streep, among others, to round out the cast, which has some folks talking Oscars already.

Directed by:?Destin Daniel CrettonStarring:?Michael B. Jordan, Brie LarsonOpening on:?December 25, 2019Just Mercy(2019)

Michael B. Jordan stars opposite Brie Larson in?Just Mercy, about Civil Rights defense attorney Bryan Stephenson’s experiences in his case to free a death-row inmate. Jordan and Larson are?at the top of their game, and?director Cretton has?gotten fantastic results?working with the??actress – their??is Certified Fresh at 98% on the Tomatometer.Captain MarvelShort Term 12

Directed by:Chinonye ChukwuStarring:?Alfre Woodard, Aldis Hodge, Wendell Pierce, Richard SchiffOpening on:?December 27, 2019Clemency(2019)100%

One of the big hits out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, this drama centers on a longtime prison warden played by Alfre Woodard coming to terms with the harrowing demands of her career as she prepares to oversee the execution of another death row inmate. Critics have praised Woodard’s work in the role, and the film looks to be an awards-season contender.

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