As Hollywood continues its recovery from past setbacks, the excitement in the air is palpable.
Its halfway into 2024, yet, the industry is buzzing with a slew of highly anticipated movies set to hit the big screen. From superhero epics to nostalgic sequels and innovative new projects, the upcoming year promises to deliver a cinematic feast for moviegoers.
Here are some of the films we can’t wait to see in 2024.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
– Directed by: Mark Molloy
– Starring: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot, Taylour Paige, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kevin Bacon
-Opening on: July 3, 2024
Eddie Murphy reprises his role as the wisecracking Detroit cop who returns to Los Angeles to investigate corruption following the death of an old friend. Familiar faces like Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser, and Bronson Pinchot return, joined by Taylour Paige as Axel’s daughter and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Despicable Me 4
– Directed by: Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage
– Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, Will Ferrell, Sofia Vergara, Joey King, Pierre Coffin
– Opening on: July 3, 2024
The Minions are back, and this time they bring a new adventure with them. Following the spin-off Minions: The Rise of Gru, Despicable Me 4 returns to the main storyline. Gru, his family, and a new baby Gru Jr. face off against a vengeful adversary voiced by Will Ferrell.
MaXXXine
– Directed by: Ti West
– Starring: Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, Halsey, Moses Sumney, Giancarlo Esposito, Kevin Bacon
– Opening on: July 5, 2024
The final chapter in Ti West’s “X” trilogy, MaXXXine, follows Mia Goth’s Maxine as she pursues her Hollywood dreams in the 1980s amidst the terror of the Night Stalker’s reign. This film promises to be a gripping conclusion to the horror saga.
Fly Me to the Moon
– Directed by: Greg Berlanti
– Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Jim Rash, Woody Harrelson, Ray Romano
– Opening on: July 12, 2024
Greg Berlanti’s romantic comedy, set during the 1960s space race, centers on a marketing guru (Scarlett Johansson) hired to boost public enthusiasm for NASA’s moon mission. Her journey takes a romantic turn when she falls for one of the mission’s scientists (Channing Tatum).
Gladiator II
– Directed by: Ridley Scott
– Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou, Joseph Quinn, Derek Jacobi
– Opening on: November 22, 2024
Ridley Scott returns to direct the highly anticipated sequel to the historical epic Gladiator. This film follows a grown-up Lucius (Paul Mescal), now an emperor, and sees the return of Connie Nielsen as Lucilla.
For more exciting releases, check out the top 10 most anticipated movies of 2024 according to Rotten Tomatoes
Here is a TOP 10 to anticipate!
1. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
2. Despicable Me 4
3. MaXXXine
4. Fly Me to the Moon
5. Gladiator II
6. Mad Max: The Wasteland
7. Avatar 3
8. Fantastic Four
9. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two
10. Blade
