From wizards to warriors: Hollywood blockbuster series will take center stage in 2024

Prepare to embark on a cinematic trip down memory lane as Hollywood gears up for an epic year of sequels, each promising to be a huge hit in its own right. From the return of beloved franchises to the revival of iconic characters, 2024 is set to be a year of nostalgia and excitement.

Deadpool 3

Actor Ryan Reynolds is set to reprise his titular role in the third installment of the franchise, which will see him team up with Hugh Jackman’s X-Men character Wolverine. The film was voted the most anticipated film of 2024 in Fandango’s annual poll. Production was briefly suspended due to the strike, but is back on track with an expected release date of July.

Poison 3

Actor Tom Hardy will return as Eddie Brock/Venom in the third installment of the Venom film series. The film was originally scheduled to be released in the summer, but is now scheduled for release in November. Kelly Marcel is behind the camera this time around and handling directing duties. Marcel also created the story alongside Hardy.

Joker: Folie a Deux

Lady Gaga will join actor Joaquin Phoenix in the follow-up to Todd Phillips’ blockbuster project, Joker. The sequel comes as an exciting musical film featuring Gaga as Harley Quinn. Phoenix will reprise his titular role as failed comedian-turned-criminal Arthur Fleck. The film stars Zazie Beetz, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland and Harry Lawty. It is expected to come out in October.

Ghostbusters: The Frozen Empire

The sequel to 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife will follow the Spengler family leaving Oklahoma and going to the original fire station in New York, which was featured in the original Ghostbusters movie in 1984. They will meet the original Ghostbusters and end up going on an exciting adventure. . The film is expected to be released in March.

Kung Fu Panda 4

The fourth installment of the beloved series is expected to be released in March, and will feature panda Po (voiced by Jack Black) being told by Master Shifu (voiced by Dustin Hoffman) that he will no longer be a Dragon Warrior. He will take on the role of the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, and how that brings a new adventure to his life.

Inside out 2

In this highly anticipated sequel, teenager Riley will be seen grappling with complex emotions. Maya Hawke’s anxiety will be seen joining joy, sadness, anger, fear and disgust. Leading the voice cast are names like Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Tony Hale, Bill Hader, and Mindy Kaling. It will be released in June.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

In the second part, Godzilla and King Kong are no longer opponents, but allies. The film is a sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong is released in 2021 and follows the two famous characters who come together to face a new threat. The film is directed by Adam Wingard, and stars Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Kylie Hotel. It is scheduled for April.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

The sequel, scheduled for release in May, will pick up after Caesar’s death in 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes. The new installment will be set several generations later, with apes now the dominant species. Starring Owen Teague, Kevin Durand, Freya Allen, William H. Macy and Peter Macon.

Sand Dunes: Part Two

Director Denis Villeneuve’s long-awaited sequel will take forward the journey of Paul Atreides (essayed by Timothée Chalamet) as he embarks on a path of vengeance against those who destroyed his family. Chalamet will be joined by Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Charlotte Rampling and Stephen McKinley Henderson. The film stars Austin Butler, Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, and Sohaila Yacob, and will be released in March.

Furiosa: The Mad Max Saga

Scheduled for release in May, George Miller’s Mad Max franchise will continue with the sequel. In the film, Anya Taylor-Joy will be seen as the young Empress Furiosa (the younger version of Charlize Theron’s character. She will be seen walking an arduous path back home. It also stars Chris Hemsworth.

Bad Boys 4

Actors Will Smith and Martin Lawrence will return as the bad boys! The fourth installment in the action series serves as a sequel to Bad Boys for Life. The film is directed by Adel El Arbi and Bilal Fallah, and Chris Bremner is writing the screenplay. It is expected to be released in June.

Despicable me 4

While many details about the story have not been revealed, actors including Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Miranda Cosgrove, and Steve Coogan are expected to return in the final chapter of the series. Chris Reno, director of the first two Despicable Me films, directed the project. It is expected to come out in July.

Gladiator 2

Director Ridley Scott has directed the long-awaited sequel to his 2000 film Gladiator. Paul Mescal will be seen as a grown-up version of Lucius Verus II, the nephew of the first film’s antagonist Commodus (portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix). It also stars Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Derek Jacobi and Joseph Quinn, among others. The film is scheduled to be released in November.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

The next film in the series, based on the video game series, will see Ben Schwartz return to his role as the titular character. The film is expected to expand on aspects of the video game. It is scheduled to be released in December.