One year into the new decade, the movie prospects keep getting better. The releases slated for 2021 are so exciting they’ll make you salivate with anticipation, and we can’t wait to see them. For starters we’ll be getting another Asian blockbuster in director Destin Daniel Cretton’s Marvel entry,?.?Then the Fast Family will be back for another action-packed installment of the?franchise (can you believe we’re at 9 movies already?!) Not to mention, the Rock’s much delayed?Black Adam?adaptation will finally zoom into theaters. And to top it all off, we’ll finally, finally, finally get the next chapter of the?from James Cameron after over a decade of patience. We’ll also be getting monumental sequels for?, Sherlock Holmes, and?Tomb Raider.?The list is long and it’ll probably get longer, so start marking your calendars now.Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsFast and the FuriousAvatar storySpace Jam

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The Last DuelDirected by:?Ridley ScottStarring:?Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Adam Driver, Jodie ComerOpening on:January 8, 2021

It’s been two years sincedid the unthinkable and reshotweeks before its release date. But this time around, he’ll be racing against history with this Edwardian tale of knights and maidens.andwill reunite, with‘sbreakout starfilling out the cast.Ridley ScottAll The Money In The WorldBen AffleckMatt DamonKilling EveJodie Comer

355Directed by:Simon KinbergStarring:?Jessica Chastain, Fan Bingbing, Penélope Cruz, Lupita Nyong’o, Edgar Ramirez, Sebastian Stan, Diane Kruger, Emilio InsoleraOpening on:January 15, 20210

If you’re still missing, then you’re in luck. This new spy flick from screenwritermight be just up your alley. Produced byand with a star-studded cast that includesand, the female-led thriller is bound to make a splash.NBC’s SmashTheresa RebeckJessica ChastainFan BingbingLupita N’yongo

Directed by:?David BowersStarring:TBDOpening on:?January 29, 2021Rugrats(2021)

Tommy, Chucky and the rest of the gang are back! Details are scarce, withat the helm as director, this new live-action remake for theis bound to be a nostalgia-inducing box office hit.David Bowersclassic Nickelodeon cartoon

CinderellaDirected by:?Kay CannonStarring:?Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, Idina MenzelOpening on:?February 5, 2021

If there’s anyone who can do justice to‘s turn as, it’s none other than Broadway legend and?star. Sure, we might not need another Cinderella story, but what could be better than vocal legends likeand newcomers likebringing a classic story to life?Whitney Houstonthe Fairy GodmotherPoseBilly PorterIdina MenzelCamila Cabello

Directed by:Destin Daniel CrettonStarring:?Simu Liu, Tony Leung, AwkwafinaOpening on:?February 12, 2021Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings(2021)

After bringing the true story of Bryan Stevenson to screen in this year’s,will be joining?the big leagues for his next project.Shang-Chiwill be the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first Asian-led film.‘sis set to star, andThe Farewell’shas also been cast in an unknown role.Just MercyDestin Daniel CrettonKim’s ConveinceSimu LiuAwkwafina

Directed by:Alessandro Carloni, Jean-Philippe VineStarring:Thomas Barbusca, Bentley KaluOpening on:?February 26, 2021Ron's Gone Wrong(2020)

Originally slated for a late 2020 release,Ron’s Gone Wrongwas pushed back a few months after 20th Century Fox was acquired by Disney.?The animated adventure is set in a world where every child’s best friend is a digitally connected robot and follows one young boy who discovers his own robot pal doesn’t quite work the way it should.

Untitled M Night Shyamalan ProjectDirected by:M. Night ShyamalanStarring:?TBDOpening on:February 26, 2022

As usual,‘s newest project is shrouded in mystery, but it’s sure to be worth the wait. This untitled project is the first of two the horror auteur is slated to direct for Universal in the coming years, and we can’t wait to see what he comes up with.M. Night Shyamalan

Directed by:?Adam and Aaron NeeStarring:TBDOpening on:March 5, 2021Masters of the Universe(2021)

Thehas been doing well over at Netflix, so it’s only natural that He-Man would follow. After theflopped at the box office, it’s prime time for a reboot that brings all that campy goodness to screen. No cast has been announced, but anyone who follows in Dolph Lundgren’s shoes would be lucky.She-Rareboot1987 cult film

Jackass 4Directed by:?TBDStarring:?TBDOpening on:?March 5, 2021

We don’t yet know who from the originalJackassgang might show up in this next installment, though both Johnny Knoxville and Steve-O have expressed in doing more outrageous stunts and pranks on the big screen. All we know is that Paramount has officially announced a release date for March 5, 2021, so we’ll just have to wait and see who jumps on board.

Mortal KombatDirected by:Simon McQuoidStarring:?Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin, Mechad Brooks, Lewis Tan, Elissa Cadwell, Ng Chin Han, Max Huang, Josh Lawson, Jessica McNamee, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sisi StringerOpening on:March 5, 2021

If you’ve been waiting for the inevitablereboot, 2021 has got you covered. With, Mechad Brooks, and Joe Taslim attached to star, the newest franchise installment is bound to be everything you could want in a fantasy martial arts action film.will be producing, so there’s bound to be some of the magic that made theso successful.Mortal KombatLewis TanJames WanSawfranchise

Untitled Paranormal Activity MovieDirected by:TBDStarring:TBDOpening on:March 19, 2021

There are very few details on the seventh installment in the noted. But after three Rotten films in a row, the series is primed for a big critical comeback.will produce for a late March release.horror franchiseJason Blum

Tomb Raider 2Directed by:Ben WheatleyStarring:Alicia VikanderOpening on:March 19, 2021

Oscar-winneris back to reprise her role as the action heroine Lara Croft in the sequel to her 2018 film. No other cast has been announced yet, butwill direct a script from.Alicia VikanderBen WheatleyAmy Jump

Directed by:Tom McGrathStarring:TBDOpening on:March 26, 2021The Boss Baby 2(2021)

might be Rotten, but its monster box office take shows the audience is hungry for more. Fans of‘s fast talking baby in business will be pleased to know he’ll be back to reprise his role in 2021.will return to direct.The Boss BabyAlec BaldwinTom McGrath

Directed by:Justin LinStarring:Vin Diesel, Jordana BrewsterOpening on:April 2, 2021Fast & Furious 10(2021)

means one thing: family. And in 2021, the Fast Family will be back for thein Universal’s biggest franchise. After a brief detour with?in 2019 andslated for 2020, the gang will be back on our screens, pulling heists and drinking Coronas. We can’t wait!Fast and Furioustenth installmentHobbs and ShawFast & Furious 9

Directed by:Kirk DeMiccoStarring:TBDOpening on:April 16, 2021Vivo(2021)

Hot on the heels of the Oscar-nominated?and 2020’smovie adaptation, Broadway legendwill return to his musical roots with a new animated musical from Sony. Kirk DeMicco will direct, but no other cast has been announced yet.MoanaIn The HeightsLin-Manuel Miranda

Directed by:Scott DerricksonStarring:Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Elizabeth OlsenOpening on:May 7, 2021Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness(2021)

The Sorcerer Supreme will return for a new adventure in thefilm. Joined byand, the MCU sequel will be directed bywho also directed the Certified Fresh 2016 film.next Doctor StrangeBenedict WongElizabeth OlsenScott Derrickson

Directed by:TBDStarring:Keanu ReevesOpening on:May 21, 2021John Wick: Chapter 4(2021)

has been having a cultural moment the past few years, thanks in no small part to the incredible. In 2021 he’ll be back for number four to continue the story.Keanu ReevesJohn Wickfranchise

Directed by:?Lana WachowskiStarring:?Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Neil Patrick Harris, Jonathan GroffOpening on:?May 21, 2021The Matrix 4(2021)

And, of course, if?John Wick: Chapter 4doesn’t give you all the Keanu you need, you can always pair it with this movie, which opens on the same day. We don’t know much else about the movie at this point, but we do know that Carrie-Anne Moss will return as Trinity, and the cast will be rounded out by people like Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Neil Patrick Harris, Jessica Henwick, and Jonathan Groff. Lana Wachowski will also return to direct, though Lilly Wachowski will be unavailable due to other commitments.

Directed by:Alex Timbers and Craig GillespieStarring:Emma Stone, Joel Fry, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Paul Walter Hauser, Emma ThompsonOpening on:May 28, 2021Cruella(2021)

will star in Disney’s latest live-action remake of an old classic. In the vein of,Cruellawill focus on the enigmatic villain ofin her youth and show how she became obsessed with Dalmatian fur. Withandrounding out the cast, it’s bound to be worth the wait.Emma StoneMaleficient101 DalmatiansEmma ThompsonMark Strong

Directed by:Jonathan KriselStarring:Anne HathawayOpening on:June 4, 2021Sesame Street(2021)

Who doesn’t know the way to? Details are scarce but the new live action film is bound to feature all the favourite characters you remember. And withattached to star, it’s bound to be delightful.Sesame StreetAnne Hathaway

Directed by:Dean De BloisStarring:TBDOpening on:June 4, 2021Micronauts(2021)

The long-awaitedfilm will finally touch down in 2021. No cast has been announced, butdirector Dean de Blois is attached to direct. Based on the action figures by Mego, the film will also be produced by?.MicronautsHow to Train Your DragonJ.J. Abrams

Directed by:Colin TrevorrowStarring:Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, Jeff GoldblumOpening on:June 11, 2021Jurassic World 3(2021)

The stars?are back for another tangle with the dinosaurs in the third installment of this.andwill return alongside franchise favoritesandfor a summer release.rebooted franchiseChris PrattBryce Dallas HowardLaura DernJeff Goldblum

Directed by:Matt ReevesStarring:Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey, Wright, Paul Dano, Andy Serkis, Jayme LawsonOpening on:June 25, 2021The Batman(2021)

It hasn’t been long since, but Batfleck is stepping down as the caped crusader and serving as producer instead for the new movie from. With an unconventional cast that includes everyone’s favorite arthouse vampirein the title role, it’s bound to be worth another look at Bruce Wayne’s origin story.Batman was last onscreenMatt ReevesRobert Pattinson

Directed by:TBDStarring:Matthew McConaughey, Selena Gomez, Shawn Mendes, John C. Reilly, Idina Menzel, Resse Witherspoon, Nick Kroll, Scarlett JohanssonOpening on:July 2, 2021Sing 2(2021)

Originally slated for Christmas 2020, Universal’swill release summer 2021 instead. The animated feature about a koala talent agent will see most of the principal cast return, with the addition ofand. Chances are it’ll be another big family-friendly hit.Sing 2Idina MenzelSelena Gomez

Directed by:Steven SpielbergStarring:Harrison FordOpening on:July 9, 2021Indiana Jones 5(2021)

is back again in this second reboot to the classic action film series.is attached to reprise his role, andwill direct. With a wealth of history to draw from and 13 years since the last film, it’ll be exciting to see how the story returns for a brand new audience.Indiana JonesHarrison FordSteven Spielberg

Directed by:Malcolm D. LeeStarring:LeBron James, Don CheadleOpening on:July 16, 2021Space Jam 2(2021)

Speaking of old stories for new audiences,‘ long-awaitedSpace Jamsequel will finally arrive in 2021. Withstarring alongside the basketball legend andproducing, there’s no telling how much fun the-directed follow-up will be.LeBron JamesDon CheadleRyan CooglerMalcolm D. Lee

Spider-Man: Homecoming 3Directed by:TBDStarring:Tom HollandOpening on:July 16, 2021

After a tense stalemate between Sony and Disney,will be back for a third installment in the. With the intense cliffhanger of the last film’s ending, we can’t wait to see what’s next for the friendly neighborhood hero!Spider-ManMarvel Cinematic Universe

Directed by:Christopher McQuarrieStarring:Tom CruiseOpening on:July 23, 2021Mission: Impossible 7(2021)

?will be back in action for the seventh installment in the franchise that showcased his willingness to engage in death-defying stunts.will also be back as writer and director after serving those roles in the last two films. Hopefully he’ll be able to pull off a hat trick with a third Certified Fresh film in a row.Tom CruiseChristopher McQuarrie

Directed by:James GunnStarring:Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman, Jai CourtneyOpening on:August 6, 2021The Suicide Squad(2021)

2016’smay be rotten, but themight just redeem the series. Most of the primary cast is returning, withjoining in a new role. The star-studded cast is also adding,,and.is attached to direct before he returns to Disney forGuardians of the Galaxy 3.Suicide Squad2021 follow-upIdris ElbaStorm ReidFlula BorgNathan FillionPete DavidsonJames Gunn

Untitled Elvis FilmDirected by:Baz LuhrmannStarring:Austin Butler, Tom HanksOpening on:October 1, 2021

beat out tons of hopefuls to win the role of the famed King of Rock and Roll for this biopic from Warner Brothers. Withon board to write and direct, it’s bound to be a lush cinematic experience.is also attached in a supporting role.Austin ButlerBaz LurhmannTom Hanks

Directed by:David Gordon GreenStarring:Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi MatichakOpening on:October 15, 2021Halloween Ends(2021)

The original scream queen is back for the rumored final installment in the iconicHalloweenfranchise. After the success of the reboot-quel in 2018, a second film is slated for 2020, leading to the final showdown in 2021.andare attached to star once again.Jamie Lee CurtisJudy Greer

Directed by:Taika WaititiStarring:Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tessa ThompsonOpening on:November 5, 2021Thor: Love and Thunder(2021)

After delivering on the Certified Fresh,will be back forin 2021. With the fate of our titular hero a little unclear after, it’ll be great to see what he’s up to. And best of all,will be back to reprise her role as Jane Foster, who, if 2019’s Comic-Con was any indication, will wield Mjolnir herself. It’s a family reunion!Thor: RagnarokTakia WaititiThor: Love and ThunderAvengers: EndgameNatalie Portman

Directed by:David YatesStarring:Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Johnny Depp, Ezra Miller, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler, Katherine WaterstonOpening on:November 12, 2021Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 3(2020)

Thefilm didn’t manage to find its audience, but with a world as big as the, there’s bound to be something to draw them back in.is back as the screenwriter in this original franchise andwill reprise his role as the enigmatic Newt Scamander.second Fantastic BeastsHarry PotteruniverseJ.K. RowlingEddie Redmayne

Directed by:Rob LettermanStarring:TBDOpening on:November 19, 2021Dungeons & Dragons(2021)

Themight be Rotten, but theis set to redeem the franchise based on the beloved role-playing game of the same name. There are no cast details yet, but noted D&D superfanwas rumored to be attached as recently as 2019.original film adaptation of?Dungeons & Dragons2021 rebootJoe Manganiello

Directed by:James CameronStarring:Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, CCH Pounder, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, Giovanni Ribisi, Kate Winslet, Joel David MooreOpening on:December 17, 2021Avatar 2(2021)

What have the Na’vi been up to for the last decade? Believe it or not, that’s how long it’s been since thebarreled into cinemas and changed the industry forever. In 2021, we’ll finally get, and three more films in the franchise are already in the pipeline. It’s a long wait, but it’ll be worth it for a follow up to the Certified Fresh sci-fi epic.original Avatarfilma sequel

Directed by:TBDStarring:Adam SandlerOpening on:December 22, 2021Hotel Transylvania 4(2021)

might be busy raking in critical raves for?(Certified Fresh at 92%), but families will be happy to hear that he’ll be back for another go as Dracula in, just in time for a Christmas release.Adam SandlerUncut GemsHotel Transylvania 4

Black AdamDirected by:TBDStarring:Dwayne JohnsonOpening on:December 22, 2021

Dwayne Johnson?has been attached to star inBlack Adamsince at least as early as 2014, but in 2021 he’ll finally hit the big screen and officially join the DCEU as the all-powerful antihero. As the nemesis to‘s, there’s definitely an onscreen crossover to look forward to in the future as well. It’s high timegot to play the superhero we all know him to be!Zachary LeviShazamDwayne Johnson

Sherlock Holmes 3Directed by:TBDStarring:Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdamsOpening on:December 22, 2021

With. free from the MCU, it’s finally time for the long awaitedSherlock Holmessequel. By 2021, it’ll have been a decade since RDJ and?last brought their mischievous friendship to Victorian England.?is back as Irene Adler, with a script from, best known for his work in television onHannibalandNarcos.Robert Downey JrJude LawRachel McAdamsChris Brancato

Directed by:Stephen DaldryStarring:TBDOpening on:December 22, 2021Wicked(2021)

It feels like fans of the musical have been waiting forever for a screen adaption ofWicked, and in 2021, they’ll finally get their wish. No cast details have been announced yet, but with a legacy likeand?to live up to, the lucky ladies who get the gig will have enormous shoes to fill. Here’s to!Idina MenzelKristin ChenowethLea Michele

BabylonDirected by:?Damien ChazelleStarring:?Emma Stone (in talks), Brad Pitt (in talks)Opening on:?December 25, 2021

Writer-director Damien Chazelle’s fifth film is, like his Oscar-winningLa La Land, another tribute to old Hollywood, this time literally. The story centers on the period of transition when the silent film era began to give way to the “talkies,” and both Emma Stone and Brad Pitt have entered talks to star in the film. Judging from its release date and the announced plans to expand into wide release early the following year, this certainly feels like it’s being set up to be an awards contender.

Directed by:Chris Bailey, Mark KoetsierStarring:?Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Cera, Michelle Yeoh, George Takei, Gabriel Iglesias, Djimon HonsouOpening on:2021Blazing Samurai(2018)

Originally slated for release in 2017, the star-studded animated feature will finally see the light of day in 2021. Inspired by‘ classic western, the cast includes,and.Mel BrooksBlazing SaddlesMichael CeraSamuel L. JacksonRicky Gervais

The Power of the DogDirected by:Jane CampionStarring:Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Paul DanoOpening on:2021

In her follow up to,will reunite withfor Netflix’sThe Power of The Dog, based on the 1967 novel of the same name. Also starring, the film centers on two brothers on a ranch whose relationship shifts when one falls in love with a local widow.Top of the Lake: China GirlJane CampionElisabeth MossBenedict Cumberbatch

Directed by:?Guillermo del Toro, Mark GustafsonStarring:?TBDOpening on:?2021Pinocchio(2021)

This has been one of Guillermo del Toro’s long-in-development passion projects, and it will also be his first foray into animation. The stop motion-animated adaptation of the classic tale will reportedly be a tad darker than we may be accustomed to, with del Toro calling it a “brutalist fable.”?Like?The Power of the Dog, this was picked up by Netflix and given a 2021 release date; whether or not the streaming giant will put it in theaters remains to be seen.

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