Movies have always been a great way to escape into a different world and experience different emotions. This year, there are 10 must-see movies coming to theaters that will take you on a journey you won’t forget.
1. Black Widow – The highly anticipated Marvel movie featuring Scarlett Johansson as the titular character is finally releasing this year after multiple delays due to the pandemic. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe can now see what happened to Black Widow between the events of Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War.
2. A Quiet Place Part II – The sequel to the 2018 hit movie, A Quiet Place, is releasing this year with Emily Blunt returning as the lead in her struggle to survive with her children in a world overrun by monsters that track anything that makes noise.
3. Top Gun: Maverick – Tom Cruise returns as Maverick in this highly-anticipated sequel to the 1986 classic. The story picks up 30 years later as Maverick is now a flight instructor and must confront his past while facing some new enemies in the skies.
4. Dune – Based on the highly popular sci-fi novel, Dune is set in the distant future where a young prince must lead his family and people in a battle for the desert planet Arrakis to secure the planet’s rare spice resources. With a star-studded cast including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa, this movie is highly anticipated by sci-fi lovers.
5. The Suicide Squad – A new team of anti-heroes assemble under the guidance of Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) to carry out a dangerous mission in this upcoming DC film. The movie features a cast of familiar characters like Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and new characters such as Bloodsport (Idris Elba) and King Shark (Sylvester Stallone).
6. No Time to Die – Daniel Craig’s last outing as James Bond is finally releasing this year after multiple delays. In this movie, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a peaceful life in Jamaica when his old friend Felix Leiter shows up asking for help in finding a missing scientist.
7. Ghostbusters: Afterlife – The Ghostbusters franchise gets a sequel with Afterlife, set 30 years after the original movie. The story follows a family moving to a small town where they discover their connection to the Ghostbusters and the unfinished business of the original team.
8. Matrix 4 – Keanu Reeves returns as Neo in this fourth installment of the Matrix franchise. Details about the movie are scant, but fans are eagerly anticipating its release to see where the story goes after the events of the previous three movies.
9. Spider-Man: No Way Home – Tom Holland returns as Spider-Man in this highly anticipated MCU film. The plot details are scarce, but rumors are rampant that this movie will feature multiple versions of Spider-Man from different dimensions.
10. Don’t Look Up – This comedy-drama features an ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep, among others, as astronomers trying to warn the world of an impending asteroid threat. The movie is directed by Adam McKay, who helmed comedy-dramas such as The Big Short and Vice.
In conclusion, there are many exciting movies set to release this year, giving movie lovers something to look forward to amidst the pandemic. Whether you’re a fan of Marvel or DC comics, sci-fi, action, or drama, there’s something for everyone among these ten must-see movies coming to theaters. So, grab your popcorn and get ready to be transported to a different world.