Upcoming Movies (2024)
1. Spiderman: Beyond The Spider-Verse (2024) –
Director- Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson
Genre-Animation, Action, Adventure
Cast- Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson, Oscar Isaac (among others)
Plot- In the upcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales lands in a strange reality where he meets an evil version of himself called Prowler. Back in his own world, Gwen Stacy leads a team to find him, while a rival Spider-group with a different plan chases them both. All this chaos unfolds as the villainous Spot disrupts the multiverse with his portal powers. Miles must find a way home and stop the Spot before he gets tangled in a web of alternate realities and tough choices. (Not a fan of animation but this movie is awaited!)
2. Joker: Folie A Deux (2024)-
Director- Todd Phillips
Genre- Crime · Drama · Musical · Thriller
Cast- Zazie Beetz, Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and Catherine Keener (among others).
Plot- If you have enjoyed the previous Joker movie, you mustn’t miss this one (the title of the movie is complicated though, just kidding!). Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to the 2019 dark thriller, takes Arthur Fleck, aka Joker, back into the world in a surprising way – a musical. Incarcerated at Arkham Asylum, Joker finds a connection with a new character, Harley Quinn, played by Lady Gaga. Their shared madness, which the title translates to from French, fuels the story. This psychological thriller will explore this new relationship and the depths of Arkham as Joker’s twisted antics take center stage, likely with a musical twist.
3. Bad Boys: Ride Or Die (2024)-
Director– Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah
Genre- Action · Adventure · Comedy · Crime · Thriller
Cast- Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paolo Nunez, Eric Dane and Ioan Gruffudd (among others)
Plot- Bad Boys are back! Gone are the days movies like these were made but maybe this one last time, we have a treat. Detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) return in Bad Boys: Ride or Die. This time, Miami’s finest are on the run for reasons yet unknown. Expect their signature blend of explosive action and hilarious banter as they face new threats. The film also boasts a refreshed cast with Vanessa Hudgens and Alexander Ludwig joining the fray. Get ready for another wild ride with Mike and Marcus!
4. Despicable Me (2024)-
Director- Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage
Genre- Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cast- Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Will Ferrell, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gair (among others)
Plot- Remember the time Gru with his minions were about to steal the moon, still hilarious! It’s the same one with an exciting new installment, Gru, the world’s favourite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League agent, returns alongside his wife Lucy, their three adopted girls (Margo. Edith and Agnes), and the newest addition to the Gru Family, Gru Jr. Trouble ensues when they become the target of escaped criminal Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina.
5. Deadpool VS Wolverine (2024)-
Director- Shawn Levy
Genre- Fantasy, Thriller
Cast- Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Karan Soni, Leslie Uggams, Matthew Macfadyen, Kelly Hu, Josh Brolin and Jennifer Garner (among others)
Plot- The film’s premise revolves around the Time Variance Authority (TVA), the one we see in Loki series (go watch that too), pulling Deadpool from his quiet life and setting him on a mission with Wolverine that will change the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It promises to be a breath of fresh air for the MCU (So hopeful that this movie will revive MCU, which is seemingly dead!).
6. Gladiator 2 (2024)-
Director- Ridley Scott
Genre- Action · Adventure · Drama
Cast- Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Paul Mescal, Djimon Hounsou, Fred Hechinger, Joseph Quinn (among others)
Plot- Decades after the events of the original, Gladiator 2 picks up the mantle. This time, the focus shifts to Lucius, son of Lucilla (Maximus’ love interest), who witnessed Maximus’ sacrifice firsthand. Lucius, now a grown man (I think they were waiting for him to grow up), grapples with carrying on Maximus’ legacy. The film takes place within the brutal Roman Colosseum, where Lucius finds himself fighting as a gladiator. Political ties from his past threaten to complicate his life further, forcing him to navigate the arena and the treacherous world of Roman politics. Basically, if you like Period Pieces this one’s for you.
7. Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)-
Director- Barry Jenkins
Genre- Animation · Adventure · Drama · Family · Musical
Cast- Seth Rogen, Mads Mikkelsen, Donald Glover, Beyonce, Lennie James, Billy Eichner, Kelvin Harrison Jr. (among others)
Plot- Feels like Hollywood is on a spree to revive old classic films. The film delves into the origins of Mufasa, exploring his rise to become one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Rafiki, Timon and Pumba, as they recount Mufasa’s story to Kiara, Simba’s daughter.
8. Spaceman (2024)-
Director- Johan Renck
Genre- Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi
Cast- Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Paul Dano, Kunal Nayyar, Isabella Rossellini, Lena Olin (among others)
Plot- Astronaut Jakub Prochazka, isolated and lonely on a year-long mission to Jupiter, wrestles with a failing marriage and the vastness of space. When a strange, talking spider appears on his ship (how do they come up with all this!), it becomes more than just a hallucination. This mysterious creature, voiced by Paul Dano, forces Jakub to confront his emotional baggage and the cracks in his relationship with his wife back on Earth (Oh, It’s a Therapy Spider, LOL). As Jakub grapples with his sanity and the purpose of his mission, the film explores themes of isolation, human connection, and the search for meaning in the cosmos.
9. The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)-
Director- Guy Ritchie
Genre- Action · Drama · War
Cast- Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson, Henry Golding and Alex Pettyfer (among others)
Plot- In “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” World War II rages and Britain needs a fighting edge. Enter a crew of unconventional soldiers, led by the clever Captain Singer (played by Henry Cavill). This ragtag group, including a knife-wielding Scandinavian and a demolitions expert, are tasked with a daring behind-enemy-lines mission. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film is known for its fast-paced action, sharp dialogue, and a dose of humor as these unconventional heroes fight Nazis in a thrilling and stylish adventure. Seems something similar to Inglorious Basterds, another masterpiece!
