There is a wide range of summer blockbusters to choose from this year, catering to all movie enthusiasts. „US Weekly“ has put together a detailed guide to help you navigate through the must-watch films.
One of the highly anticipated movies is Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the latest installment in George Miller’s post-apocalyptic series. Anya Taylor-Joy takes on the role of the young Furiosa, originally played by Charlize Theron in the 2015 film Mad Max: Fury Road. The storyline follows her journey as she is abducted from her home and finds herself stuck between two rival warlords, Dr. Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) and Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme).
Creating a summer blockbuster is a challenging endeavor. Taylor-Joy revealed to The New York Times that while filming in Australia, she went through extended periods without any dialogue, facing intense solitude. She mentioned that her struggles were not related to working with Miller as a director but rather the demands of her character.
‘I want to clarify that I have deep admiration for George, and it was an incredible experience working with him. However, he had a specific vision for Furiosa, which required me to convey everything through my eyes for a large portion of the film,’ she explained. ‘There were no words, no outward display of emotions – just pure communication through my eyes.’
Despite the obstacles, Taylor-Joy was attracted to the role due to her passion for portraying empowered female figures and ensuring the pain of Furiosa was profoundly felt. ‘Humans have limits, and I fought tirelessly for months to have just one scream in the film,’ she added.
Below is a summary of some of the biggest summer blockbusters of 2024:
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
- Release Date: Friday, May 24
- Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke
- Synopsis: This expansion of George Miller’s franchise follows the journey of young Furiosa as she is captured by a biker gang led by Dr. Dementus and gets embroiled in a conflict between him and Immortan Joe.
The Garfield Movie
- Release Date: Friday, May 24
- Starring: Chris Pratt, Nicholas Hoult, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein
- Synopsis: Garfield reconnects with his estranged father, a rough street cat, who involves him in a risky heist.
The Crow
- Release Date: Friday, August 23
- Starring: Bill Skarsgård, FKA Twigs, Danny Huston, Isabella Wei
- Synopsis: This reinterpretation of the 1994 film follows Eric, who rises from the dead to avenge the murder of his soulmate.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
- Release Date: Friday, June 7
- Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens
- Synopsis: Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett become fugitives as they try to clear their names while seeking justice for their deceased captain.
The Watchers
- Release Date: Friday, June 7
- Starring: Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, Olwen Fouéré
- Synopsis: In the film directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, a stranded artist and three strangers are hunted by enigmatic beings in a pristine forest.
Inside Out 2
- Release Date: Friday, June 14
- Starring: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Tony Hale, Ayo Edebiri, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Liza Lapira, Paul Walter Hauser, Kensington Tallman, Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan
- Synopsis: The sequel delves into Riley’s adolescence as her emotions tackle the challenges of Anxiety.
The Bikeriders
- Release Date: Friday, June 21
- Starring: Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer, Mike Faist, Norman Reedus
- Synopsis: Kathy finds herself attracted to Benny, a newcomer in a motorcycle gang, but as the club veers towards violence, Benny faces a tough choice.
Kinds of Kindness
- Release Date: Friday, June 21
- Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Joe Alwyn, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hunter Schafer
- Synopsis: Through interconnected narratives, the movie delves into themes of authority, change, and the pursuit of spiritual guidance.
A Quiet Place: Day One
- Release Date: Friday, June 28
- Starring: Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou, Alex Wolff, Eliane Umuhire
- Synopsis: A precursor to the Quiet Place series, it follows survivors on the initial day of the invasion.
Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1
- Release Date: Friday, June 28
- Starring: Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Abbey Lee, Jamie Campbell Bower, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, Ella Hunt
- Synopsis: Situated during the Civil War, the first segment of this grand western delves into the lives of American pioneers and Native Americans. Part 2 premieres on August 16.
