The Most Anticipated Movies of 2024
As the curtains rise on the cinematic landscape of 2024, movie enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate a diverse array of films that promise to captivate, thrill, and inspire. From the echoes of delayed productions arising from Hollywood strikes to the fervent anticipation surrounding sequels, prequels, and original narratives, this year’s lineup is poised to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience.
In a landscape dominated by familiar franchises and beloved characters, 2024 offers a tantalizing blend of sequels, threequels, and prequels, inviting audiences to embark on exhilarating journeys once again alongside their favorite superheroes and iconic figures. Amidst the plethora of highly anticipated releases, filmmakers and storytellers alike seize the opportunity to push creative boundaries and offer fresh perspectives, promising a cinematic tapestry that is as diverse as it is enthralling.
From the realms of comic book adaptations to the stirring melodies of biographical dramas, 2024 heralds the arrival of a multitude of cinematic gems that cater to every taste and preference. As the silver screen beckons with promises of adventure, laughter, and heart-stopping suspense, film aficionados eagerly await the opportunity to immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling at its finest.
Let’s dive into the most anticipated movies of 2024, a year destined to leave an indelible mark on the annals of cinematic history.
Mean Girls | January 12
One of the most anticipated films for this year is the musical teen comedy film “Mean Girls”, directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., which follows the story of high school drama, friendships, and rivalries.
The screenplay by Tina Fey is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, itself inspired by Mark Waters’s 2004 comedy film and Rosalind Wiseman’s book. It stars Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, AuliÊ»i Cravalho, and Christopher Briney, with Tina Fey and Tim Meadows reprising their roles from the original film.
The Book of Clarence | January 12
American biblical comedy-drama film written and directed by Jeymes Samuel. It follows a struggling down-on-his-luck man named Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) living in A.D. 33 Jerusalem who looks to capitalize on the rise of Jesus Christ, by claiming to be a new Messiah sent by God, in an attempt to free himself of debt and start a life of glory for himself.
The Book of Clarence had its world premiere at the 67th BFI London Film Festival on October 11, 2023, and was released by TriStar Pictures in the United States on January 12, 2024.
The Beekeeper | January 12
Looking for an action thriller film? One man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as “Beekeepers”.
Directed by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wimmer. Jason Statham is featured as a lead cast.
Argylle | February 2
Another film is a spy action comedy film directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn which premiered at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on January 24, 2024.
The story follows Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard), an introverted spy novelist who seldom leaves her home, and is drawn into the real world of espionage when the plots of her books, featuring a fictional secret agent named Argylle (Henry Cavill), get a little too close to the activities of a sinister underground syndicate. When Aidan 9Sam Rockwell), an undercover spy, shows up to save her from being kidnapped or killed, Elly and her beloved cat Alfie are plunged into a covert world where nothing and no one are what they seem, including to the discovery that Agent Argylle, in fact, exists for real.
Madame Web | February 14
Based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name, directed by S. J. Clarkson, who co-wrote the screenplay with Claire Parker.
It stars Dakota Johnson in the title role. In the film, Cassie Webb (Dakota Johnson) confronts her past while trying to save three young women and their futures from a deadly adversary.
Bob Marley: One Love | February 14
Now, we can feel the life of reggae singer and songwriter Bob Marley, from his rise to fame up until he died in 1981. The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley, alongside Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley, and James Norton as Chris Blackwell.
It is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Green, Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, and Zach Baylin, from a story by Winter and Flowers.
Drive-Away Dolls | February 14
This comedy caper follows Jamie (Margaret Qualley), an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan) who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.
Dune: Part Two | March 1
The sequel to Dune (2021), it is the second of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert, and directed by Denis Villeneuve. It follows Paul Atreides as he unites with the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis to wage war against House Harkonnen. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem reprise their roles from the first film, with Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and Léa Seydoux joining the ensemble cast.
Kung Fu Panda 4 | March 8
It is the fourth installment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, and the sequel to Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016), directed by Mike Mitchell and co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine, and features Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, and Ian McShane reprising their roles from the previous films, with Awkwafina, Viola Davis, and Ke Huy Quan joining the cast as new characters.
Love Lies Bleeding | March 8
Reclusive gym manager Lou (Kristen Stewart) falls hard for Jackie (Katy O’Brian), an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | March 21
Road House is a reimagining of the 1989 film of the same name. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Conor McGregor, J. D. Pardo, Arturo Castro and Billy Magnussen.
The plot follows a former UFC middleweight fighter (Jake Gyllenhaal) who ends up working at a roadhouse in the Florida Keys where things are not as they seem.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire | March 29
It is a sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), and the fifth film in the MonsterVerse. It is also the 38th film of the Godzilla franchise, the 13th film in the King Kong franchise, and the fifth Godzilla film to be completely produced by an American film studio.
Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Kaylee Hottle reprise their roles from the previous film. In the film, Godzilla and Kong must work together against an undiscovered threat that threatens the Hollow Earth and the surface.
Civil War | April 12
In the near future, a team of journalists traveling across the United States during a rapidly escalating civil war that has engulfed the entire nation, struggling to survive during a time when the government has become a dystopian dictatorship and partisan extremist militias regularly commit political violence.
The film is written and directed by Alex Garland, and starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, Jesse Plemons, and Nick Offerman.
Challengers | April 26
The Rom-com sports drama film ‘Challengers,’ directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by Justin Kuritzkes.
The film stars Zendaya, the wife and coach of a Grand Slam champion sign him up for a Challenger event where he (Mike Faist) will face off against her former lover (Josh O’Connor).
