Most anticipated English films of 2024: ‘Dune: Part Two’, ‘Challengers’, ‘Deadpool 3’ and more

Sand Dunes: Part Two

Director Denis Villeneuve’s sequel is easily the biggest release of the year, and it blew us all away. The first film, released in 2021, may have gotten a divided verdict, but Villeneuve’s insistence on taking on the mountainous challenge that so many (famously Alejandro Jodorowsky) have failed to do has certainly earned him a lot of goodwill. This duality is an adaptation of the 1965 science fiction novel by Frank Herbert, and mapping that novel’s cultural influence will be a major undertaking; until star Wars It has roots in Sand dunes And from Star Trek to Futuramamany famous science fiction titles are referenced Sand dunes In a way or another.

The story, set in a feudal interstellar society, follows a young prince’s fight against an oppressive regime with the help of natives who believe he is the Messiah. Following the events of the first film, which saw the violent uprooting and obliteration of the House Atreides, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), with the help of Chaney (Zendaya) and other natives, is about to take the fight home. Harkonnen. As the exciting trailers show, Fermin leader Stilgar (Javier Bardem) will guide Paul to become the promised Messiah. But what do these horrific dreams of Paul mean? We’ll find out when the much-anticipated spectacle hits screens on March 1. The film also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgard, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Léa Seydoux.

Furiosa

Make room for Miller! This year, get ready to return to a post-apocalyptic world Mad Max It also introduces us to George Miller Furiosa. It is set as an introduction for 2015 Mad Max: Fury RoadThe film tells the story of who Furiosa was before she became Immortan Joe’s lieutenant. Thanks to Charlize Theron’s convincing portrayal, Furiosa made a stunning impression in 2015 and now, all eyes are on Anya Taylor-Joy, who is set to play the younger version of the character. Since its first appearance in the witch to its outbreak The Queen’s Gambit Until last year Amsterdam or food menu, Taylor-Joy has constantly upped her game and now all eyes are on how to bring Furiosa to life. She is joined by Chris Hemsworth (as Warlord Dementus), Alila Brown, and Tom Burke among others. F

Deadpool 3

Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, wearing a comic-accurate yellow costume. Should we say more? After a rough year at the box office and some poor developments from the cast, a major studio now has to turn to the fan-favorite man in red to save the day. But that movie, Superman: Legacywill be released next year.

Oh come on. A few jokes can’t hurt the self-recovering, fourth-wall-breaking Deadpool who’s set to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the third installment on May 3. On-screen intimacy between Jackman and Ryan Reynolds and the return of Jennifer. Garner Electra? We were sold. And who knows? Maybe we’ll have “Sam Jackson shows up with an eyepatch and does a saucy little leather number.” We heard you, Reynolds.

Mean Girls: The Musical

Even casual followers of Hollywood since the 2000s will remember the cultural impact the 2004 revolution had. I mean girls The film has become a timeless comfort viewing for many teenagers struggling to fit in. Thanks to comedian and writer Tina Fey, the film was groundbreaking in terms of writing female characters and nuanced female friendships. Based on the book “Queen Bees and Wannabes” by Rosalind Wiseman, the film had an unimaginable impact on the teen comedy genre while also launching Fey, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried to stardom.

Now, if lovers I mean girls They are a little cautious about watching new ones I mean girls adaptation, it may be because of the disappointing sequel that was released in 2011. But here’s the thing: unlike that sequel, the upcoming modern-day adaptation has a screenplay written by Fey and the comedian, along with Tim Meadows, is also set to To reprise her role from the original. For all these reasons and more, I mean girls Audiences will rush to the screens this month, on January 12, to watch it Mean Girls: The Musical. This film is based on the Broadway show version of the 2004 film and features Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, and Jacquel Spivey in the lead.

Joker: Folie á Deux

We still remember the collective gasp in theaters when Arthur Fleck sketched out a talk show using Murray Franklin’s brain matter in the 2019 film, joker. Joaquin Phoenix has put a deft spin on the famous nihilistic sociopath, and his spell continues to suffocate us. So, while that’s enough for director Todd Phillips to convince us to watch the sequel on October 4, there’s more on offer.

The sequel is a musical thriller with an “endearing” love story at the heart of it all. the address, Folie la deux (French “folly of two”) is a psychological syndrome in which a person suffering from a psychotic disorder “influences” or “transmits” it to another person. And we’re so ready to watch Dr. Harleen Quinzel become Harley Quinn and send us to Phillips’ Delululand. Bonus trivia: Lady Gaga reportedly remained in character as Harley Quinn throughout the entire production.

Gladiator 2

Ridley Scott: “When was the last time you were home?”

Cinema: “23 years, 7 months and 25 days ago, when I first heard the main theme of Hans Zimmer’s film Gladiator.”

This year, Scott takes us back to Rome, telling the story of what happened to Lucius, nephew of Commodus and son of Maximus’ lover Lucilla, after the events of his famous 2000 film. Gladiator. We all know that Paul Mescal is good at characters expressing their vulnerabilities and one can’t wait to see him turn up the tension as a wrestler in the fighting pits. Joining him in this amazing cast are: Denzel Washington, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn, and Pedro Pascal. November 22, we are already ready.

United

Of all the summer releases scheduled for release this year, this one has all the power and promises to become a pop culture phenomenon. One good promotion can win the trust of the audience, and so even when the premiere of his film at the Venice Film Festival was cancelled, the film’s trailer UnitedThat was enough for fans of director Luca Guadagnino and Zendaya to enjoy the film.