Get ready for a flood of follow-ups, threequels, and prequels hitting theaters in 2024, including movies that were postponed due to strikes in Hollywood. Despite challenges,
movie buffs will have a plethora of options. Fans of superheroes and comic books can
anticipate ‘Madame Web,’ ‘Deadpool 3,’ ‘Venom 3,’ and ‘Joker: Folie a Deux.’
Other highly awaited sequels comprise ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ ‘Kung Fu
Panda 4,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,’ and ‘Kingdom of the
Planet of the Apes.’ Renowned directors like George Miller with ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max
Saga,’ Luca Guadagnino with ‘Challengers,’ and Lee Isaac Chung of ‘Minari’ fame
directing ‘Twisters.’ Francis Ford Coppola is set to release ‘Megalopolis’ in September,
while Ridley Scott makes a comeback after a 24-year hiatus for ‘Gladiator II.’
Horror enthusiasts can also expect chills with sequels such as ‘A Quiet Place: Day
One,’ ‘MaXXXine,’ ‘Terrifier 3,’ and ‘Smile 2,’ perfectly timed for Halloween.
According to Variety, mark your calendars for these specific premieres:
Mean Girls (Jan. 12)
Helmed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., this adaptation of the Broadway
musical features Angourie Rice, Renée Rapp, and Christopher Briney.
Argylle (Feb. 2)
Directed by Matthew Vaughn, starring Bryce Dallas Howard alongside Dua Lipa, Henry
Cavill, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson, and Ariana Debose.
Madame Web (Feb. 14)
Dakota Johnson takes on the role of the clairvoyant paramedic in this Marvel
production, supported by Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, and Isabela Merced.
Bob Marley: One Love (Feb. 14)
Kingsley Ben-Adir portrays the legendary reggae artist in this biopic covering his life
and music.
Dune: Part Two (March 1)
Denis Villeneuve continues the story with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca
Ferguson, and a stellar cast.
Kung Fu Panda 4 (March 4)
Jack Black reprises his role in the DreamWorks series contending with Viola Davis’s
new adversary.
American Society of Magical Negroes (March 15)
Justice Smith leads this satire, exploring themes with An-Li Bogan and Drew Tarver.
Road House (March 21)
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in Doug Liman’s reimagining, with Jessica Williams and UFC
fighter Conor McGregor making his acting debut.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (March 22)
The Spengler family confronts a chilling new danger in this sequel to ‘Ghostbusters:
Afterlife.’
Civil War (April 12)
Directed by Alex Garland, featuring Kristen Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Cailee Spaeny in
a dystopian America.
Brace yourself for a thrilling year at the cinema with these upcoming offerings.
