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M3gan (Jan. 6)
Image Credit: Universal Pictures Named after a killer robot child that is already taking the internet by storm, “M3gan” stars Allison Williams as a roboticist who programs M3gan to help her orphaned niece cope with a recent tragedy. The film is produced by horror icons Jason Blum and James Wan, so those who are easily frightened should beware.
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80 for Brady (Feb. 3)
Image Credit: Paramount Based on a true story during the 2017 Super Bowl, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno and Sally Field play lifelong friends who travel to see their beloved Tom Brady on the field. Directed by Kyle Marvin, the sports comedy sees Brady reunite with former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and wide receivers Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman.
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Knock at the Cabin (Feb. 3)
Image Credit: Universal Pictures In director M. Night Shyamalan’s latest psychological horror, a family gets taken hostage by four strangers who demand their sacrifice to prevent an apocalypse. Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff and Rupert Grint star in this story based on author Paul G. Tremblay’s “The Cabin at the End of the World.”
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Magic Mike’s Last Dance (Feb. 10)
Image Credit: Warner Bros. “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” brings closure to Channing Tatum’s on-screen stripping career as the final installment of the acclaimed trilogy from Warner Bros. Steven Soderbergh is back in the director’s chair for a cinematic conclusion that Tatum described as the “Super Bowl of stripping.”
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Feb. 17)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Marvel Studios The third entry in Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man” franchise finds Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang and his Ant-Family trapped inside the Quantum Realm, forced to face Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror. Also starring Evangeline Lily, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang, the film will kick off Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Cocaine Bear (Feb. 24)
Image Credit: Screenshot courtesy Universal Pictures/YouTube The title speaks for itself in Elizabeth Banks’ latest directorial effort, which is a dark and comedic spin on a true story about a black bear that ate a duffel bag of cocaine in the 1980s. Starring Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Alden Ehrenreich and more, the thriller takes a turn toward fantasy when the bear goes on a murderous rampage in a small Georgia town.
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Creed III (Mar. 3)
Image Credit: MGM Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors jump in the ring for the third “Creed” film, which marks the ninth installment in the “Rocky” franchise. The film is a directorial debut for Jordan, who stars as Adonis “Donnie” Creed. Majors will make his first appearance in the franchise as Damian “Dame” Anderson,” Adonis’ former friend and new opponent.
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Scream 6 (Mar. 10)
Image Credit: Paramount Pictures Paramount Pictures’ “Scream 6” sees franchise veteran Courteney Cox rejoin “Scream 5″ stars Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, plus the return of Hayden Panettiere from Scream 4,” as Ghostface takes a stab at New York City. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will return to helm the newest installment after directing “Scream 5.”
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (Mar. 17)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Zachary Levi returns as teen-turned-superhero Billy Batson in DC’s “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” but this time, his foster siblings become powered-up heroes as well. The David F. Sandberg-directed film also stars Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, Meagan Good, Lucy Liu, Djimon Hounsou and Helen Mirren.
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (Mar. 24)
Image Credit: Lionsgate Keanu Reeves returns as the beloved gun-fu hero in this neo-noir action film, where he must face Bill Skarsgård’s the Marquis de Gramont in single combat in order to win his freedom. Stuntman-turned-director Chad Stahelski’s fourth installment of the “John Wick” franchise features a new suit for Wick, nunchucks, axes and lots of guns.
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Mar. 31)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount Directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, the action-fantasy film follows Chris Pine (as a bard), Michelle Rodriguez (as a barbarian), Justice Smith (as a sorcerer) and Sophia Lillis (as a druid) attempting to rectify a mistake after one of their heists goes awry. Regé-Jean Page, Chloe Coleman, Jason Wong, Daisy Head and Hugh Grant also star in the upcoming feature based on Hasbro’s Dungeons & Dragons.
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Chevalier (Apr. 7)
Image Credit: Toronto Film Festival Kelvin Harrison Jr. stars as French-Caribbean violinist Chevalier de Saint-Georges in the biographical drama from director Stephen Williams on a screenplay from “Atlanta” writer Stefani Robinson. Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan and Minnie Driver also star in the film, which chronicles Saint-Georges’ rise as a musical prodigy, facing love life complications and racism along the way.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Apr. 7)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Universal Pictures A star-studded cast will bring the characters of the Mushroom Kingdom to life as Mario embarks on a quest to save Luigi — and the world as they know it — from Bowser’s destruction. The cast includes Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong and more.
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Renfield (Apr. 14)
Image Credit: Dan Doperalski for Variety Nicolas Cage transforms into Dracula for the horror-comedy “Renfield,” bringing a fresh take to his interpretation of the iconic vampire for director Chris McKay’s film adaptation of “The Book of Renfield: A Gospel of Dracula.” But the main star of the film is Nicholas Hoult as the titular character Renfield, who decides to abandon his post as Dracula’s henchman when he falls in love. Co-stars include Shohreh Aghdashloo, Awkwafina, Jenna Kanell, Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez and more.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (May 5)
Image Credit: Marvel Director James Gunn is signing off from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise with a third and final intergalactic mission that unveils Rocket Raccoon’s (Bradley Cooper) origin story and the return of Gamora (Zoe Saldaña). In addition to Will Poulter making his Marvel debut as antagonist Adam Warlock, returning cast members include Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sean Gunn, Elizabeth Debicki and Maria Bakalova as Cosmo the Spacedog.
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Book Club 2: The Next Chapter (May 12)
Book club best friends — played by Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen — take an Italy girls’ trip in “Book Club 2 – The Next Chapter,” the sequel to the 2018 film. Also starring in the film are Andy Garcia, Don Johnson and Craig T. Nelson on a screenplay from director Bill Holderman.
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Fast X (May 19)
Image Credit: Jaimie Trueblood/©Universal Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection The 10th installment of the “Fast & Furious” franchise, directed by Louis Leterrier, finds the family of criminals and professional street racers, led by Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto, embarking on another high-octane adventure. Jason Momoa, Brie Larson and Rita Moreno join the Fast Family, along with returning stars Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, Charlize Theron, John Cena, Sung Kang, Jason Statham, Helen Mirren and more.
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The Little Mermaid (May 26)
Image Credit: Disney Halle Bailey is making waves as princess Ariel in Disney’s reimagining of “The Little Mermaid,” which concretes her status as the first Black actor to play the character and second Black actor to ever be dubbed a Disney princess. Directed by Rob Marshall (“Chicago,” “Mary Poppins Returns”), the live-action adaptation brings previously unseen depth to the classic story as well as four new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (June 2)
Image Credit: Jessica Drew (Issa Rae) in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE. This sequel to Sony’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is another animated spectacle of web-slinging starring an older Miles Morales (Shameik Moore). It follows Miles and Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) as they battle other Spider-Man variants they encounter in the multiverse, including Issa Rae’s Spider-Woman, Oscar Isaac’s Spider-Man 2099 and Daniel Kaluuya’s Spider-Punk.
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (June 9)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures The latest installment of the tenured “Transformers” film franchise follows the prominent “Beast Wars” storyline with three factions of Transformers being linked to Earth’s past. Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback star, with new animal-like Transformers being voiced by Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Pete Davidson and more.
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Elemental (June 16)
Image Credit: PIXAR Set in a world where beings made of the four elements — water, fire, earth and air — coexist, Pixar’s upcoming 27th film follows unlikely duo Ember (Leah Lewis) and Wade (Mamoudou Athie) who, despite their fundamental differences, discover that they have a lot of similarities. The animated feature is directed by Peter Sohn, who helmed Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur.”
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No Hard Feelings (June 23)
Image Credit: Alexi Lubomirski for Variety Jennifer Lawrence stars in the coming-of-age dramedy from director Gene Stupnitsky, in which she also produces. Set in Montauk, New York, Lawrence’s character answers a Craigslist ad from a mother calling for someone to date her son (Andrew Barth Feldman) before he starts college.
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The Flash (June 23)
Image Credit: Warner Bros. After lots of behind-the-screen legal drama, Ezra Miller will get a standalone movie as the Scarlet Speedster in director Andy Muschietti’s “The Flash,” following the hero’s previous appearance in 2017’s “Justice League.” When Barry Allen uses his powers to travel back in time and save his mother (Maribel Verdú) from murder, the change to history sets forth a series of cosmic consequences. The film also sees the return of Ben Affleck as Batman, as well as Michael Keaton back in the cape and cowl.
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (June 30)
Image Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd. Harrison Ford returns as now-retired archaeologist Indiana Jones in the long-awaited fifth title from Lucasfilm’s beloved adventure series, which is set during the 1960s Space Race. Mads Mikkelsen, Antonio Banderas and Phoebe Waller-Bridge also star in the film, plus John Rhys-Davies returns as Sallah from Indy’s previous adventures. James Mangold is taking the helm as writer and director of the newest installment, with former franchise director Steven Spielberg still attached as an executive producer.
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Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (July 14)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Paramount Tom Cruise is back in action as IMF agent Ethan Hunt in the seventh installment of the spy thriller franchise. Written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film includes multiple death-defying stunts and action sequences, including Cruise driving a motorcycle off a cliff. In addition to Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Henry Czerny, Vanessa Kirby and Frederick Schmidt reprise their “Mission: Impossible” roles.
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Barbie (July 21)
Image Credit: Warner Bros. Margot Robbie plays the iconic fashion doll in Greta Gerwig’s latest movie, which was written by her and Noah Baumbach. Ryan Gosling plays Barbie’s boy toy Ken, and Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Hari Nef and Kingsley Ben-Adir play alternate versions of the two dolls.
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Oppenheimer (July 21)
Image Credit: Universal Pictures “Oppenheimer” is a welcomed reunion for long-time collaborators Cillian Murphy and director Christopher Nolan, starring Murphy in the main role of J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the original creators of the atomic bomb. Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Kenneth Branagh and Rami Malek are also among the star-studded cast.
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The Marvels (July 28)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Marvel Studios The sequel to Marvel’s 2019 origin story for Captain Marvel, Brie Larson’s powerful character is joined by Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel and Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau in the latest MCU team-up. “Candyman” director Nia DaCosta helms the film, which finds the three superheroes swapping places each time they use their powers. Samuel L. Jackson also reprises his role as Nick Fury in the sequel after playing a prominent role in the first film.
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Haunted Mansion (Aug. 11)
Image Credit: AP Viewers can expect spooky frights and comic delights from director Justin Simien’s comedy-horror take on Walt Disney Studios’ “Haunted Mansion.” The film stars Rosario Dawson as Gabbie, a single mother who moves into a ghostly manor with her son (Chase Dillon). In order to exorcize her home, Gabbie enlists the help of a priest, a psychic and a historian, played by Owen Wilson, Tiffany Haddish and Danny DeVito, respectively. Other cast members include Winona Ryder, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jared Leto, Dan Levy, Hasan Minhaj and more.
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Challengers (Aug. 11)
Image Credit: Getty Images for SAINT LAURENT Director Luca Guadagnino’s newest work is a romantic drama that explores the dynamics of a relationship between two pro tennis players both on and off the court. Zendaya takes the role of Tashi, a player-turned-coach who commits to help her husband Art (Mike Faist) become a champion of the sport in spite of an initial losing streak.
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Blue Beetle (Aug. 18)
Image Credit: Courtesy of DC Comics “Cobra Kai” star Xolo Maridueña plays Jaime Reyes in DC’s first superhero movie led by a Latino character. When a mysterious scarab binds to Reyes’ spine, he gains superpowers and a suit of blue alien armor. In addition to Maridueña, the film stars Raoul Max Trujillo, Bruna Marquezine, Belissa Escobedo, Harvey Guillén and Sharon Stone as villain Victoria Kord. Angel Manuel Soto directs a screenplay written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.
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A Haunting in Venice (Sept. 15)
Image Credit: Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios In Kenneth Branagh’s third movie in the Hercule Poirot whodunnit films, the supernatural thriller follows a new mystery inspired by Agatha Christie’s “Hallowe’en Party.” The star-studded ensemble includes Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Michelle Yeoh, Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jude Hill, Ali Khan, Emma Laird, Kelly Reilly and Riccardo Scamarico.
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Next Goal Wins (Sept. 22)
Image Credit: Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images Taika Waititi’s sports comedy-drama stars Michael Fassbender as unorthodox soccer coach Thomas Rongen. Based on directors Mike Brett and Steve Jamison’s 2014 documentary of the same name, the film follows the true story of Rongen as he attempts to turn the American Samoa national soccer team into champions. Elisabeth Moss, Will Arnett, Uli Latukefu, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Beulah Koale, Lehi Falepapalangi, Semu Filipo, Rachel House and Kaimana round out the cast.
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Kraven the Hunter (Oct. 6)
Image Credit: Andrew H. Walker/Variety Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as the classic Spider-Man villain Kraven the Hunter in the latest Sony-Marvel film, following “Morbius” and the two “Venom” movies. The film also stars Ariana DeBose as Calypso, Fred Hechinger as Chameleon, Russell Crowe and more. Taylor-Johnson has described his take on Kraven as a “protector of the natural world,” and many hope he one day may face off against Tom Holland’s wall-crawler.
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The Exorcist (Oct. 13)
Image Credit: Everett Collection Prepare for more spine-tingling and faith-shaking horror as a new “Exorcist” movie haunts theaters in October 2023. Ellen Burstyn reprises her role from the 1973 original as Chris MacNeil, who helps a new father with his possessed child. Ann Dowd and Leslie Odom Jr join the cast, as does the fictional demon Pazuzu from previous “Exorcist” movies. David Gordon Green directs the first film in a planned trilogy from a script he co-wrote with Peter Sattler.
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Dune: Part Two (Nov. 3)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Chia Bella James/Warner Bros. Denis Villeneuve’s sequel continues the journey of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he embarks on a warpath of revenge against those who destroyed his family, while also attempting to prevent a terrible future. Chalamet will be joined by Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Charlotte Rampling and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Newcomers include Austin Butler, Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux and Souheila Yacoub.
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Nov. 17)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate Set decades before the events that occurred in the “Hunger Games” franchise, the prequel follows Tom Blyth as 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow, who is chosen to mentor District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) during the 10th annual Hunger Games. Hunter Schafer, Peter Dinklage, Viola Davis, Jason Schwartzman, Ashley Liao, Sofia Sanchez, Kjell Brutscheudt and Josh Andrés Rivera also star in the film, with Francis Lawrence directing.
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Wish (Nov. 22)
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety In celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary in 2023, thisnew animated film focuses on the power of wishes, an important component of the studio’s history. Set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes, the film follows the story of 17-year-old heroine Asha, voiced by Ariana DeBose. Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn direct from a script written by Jennifer Lee.
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Wonka (Dec. 15)
Image Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Timothée Chalamet stars as the eccentric chocolatier in the Warner Bros. musical fantasy prequel. Based on the beloved character created by renowned author Roald Dahl, the movie revolves around the adventures of a young Willy Wonka and will show how he met the Oompa-Loompas. The cast includes Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Keegan-Michael Key, Mathew Baynton, Matt Lucas, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter and Natasha Rothwell.
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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (Dec. 25)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Picture Jason Momoa returns as the aquatic king of Atlantis in “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” a sequel to the 2018 DC Comics film. James Wan returns to direct alongside co-stars like Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman.
Most Anticipated Movies Coming in 2023: ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Guardians’ and More
