Believe it or not, Hollywood films are a big part of the film culture in India today. As Avengers: Endgame just proved with its record-smashing box office figures. This year alone (and it has only been four months) we’ve already experienced the lightheartedness of Shazam, Jordan Peele’s Us that marries horror with politics like no other film, Dumbo’s innocence in a world so cruel.. The list is endless, and with good reason.
From classic films that are getting their own live action remakes to the endless stream of American superheroes that have a strange way of settling in our hearts, here’s a list of Hollywood movies to watch out for in 2019. Don’t forget to mark your calendars.
1. Disney’s Aladdin
A live action musical version of the popular 1992 animated film Aladdin, this one will be directed by Guy Ritchie. The film features Will Smith as Genie and Mena Massoud as Aladdin. You can expect to hear fresh arrangements of the original score, as well two new songs added to the mix.
Release date: 24 May
2. Men in Black: International
An exciting spin-off of the original Men in Black series, this one stars Chris Hemsworth and Tess Thompson as they embark on a new Men in Black mission.
Release date: 14 June
3. Toy Story 4
The fourth instalment of the Toy Story series, the film takes off exactly from where it left off in Toy Story 3. A new toy ‘Forky’ has now joined the gang and everyone’s world is about to turn upside down.
Release date: 21 June
5. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Known for classic American films like Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained, Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming comedy-drama film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood will transport you back to the Golden Age of Hollywood. It follows the story TV actor and his stunt double, played by Leonardo Dicaprio and Brad Pitt.
Release date: 26 July
6. The Lion King
A live action remake of the eternal classic, The Lion King features the voices of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce as Nala and James Earl Jones who reprises his role as Mufasa, along with Seth Rogen, John Oliver, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Eric Andre and Keegan-Michael Key. Count on this one to leave you teary-eyed.
Release date: 19 July.
7. POKEMON Detective Pikachu
POKEMON Detective Pikachu is the hopeful story of a talking Pikachu who aspires to be a excellent detective in a world where Pokemons are meant to battle.
Release date: 10 May
8. Frozen 2
A sequel to Disney’s Frozen, Frozen 2 is the journey of Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf as they decide to venture out into the wild in search of the truth. The characters have been voiced by Kristen Bell, Evan Rachel Wood, and Sterling K. Brown.
Release date: 22 November
9. Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker
The final chapter of the Star Wars franchise, Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker takes off from The Last Jedi. It stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, and Domnholl Gleeson. A concluding film, this one’s sure to leave fans emotional.
Release date: 20 December
10. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Third installment of the action-thriller John Wick series, this one follows the story of the assassin John Wick who has a price tag of $14 million on his head as he’s on the run after killing a prominent member of the international assassin’s guild.
Release date: 17 May
11. Joker
Joker takes us into the mind of the super-villain who has so often been shown in a negative light. Played by Joaquin Phoenix, it’s the story of a failing stand-up comedian and his subsequent downfall as he finds himself transforming into a psychopath.
Release date: 4 October
12. X-Men: Dark Phoenix
The twelfth and final installment of Marvel’s X-Men series, X-Men: Dark Phoenix stars Sophie Turner, James McAvoy and Jennifer Lawrence. It is the story of X-Men as they’re forced to stand against their team member Jean Grey who, after being hit by a solar flare, turns into Dark Phoenix and endangers the life of people.
Release date: 7 June
13. Anabelle Comes Home
The third installment in the Amrican horror series based on the Anabelle doll, Anabelle Comes Home follows demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren as they bring the doll home and lock her up. Little do they know that despite their best efforts, a night of horros awaits them.
Release date: 28 June
14. Spider-Man: Far from Home
Soon after the epic battle scene of Avengers: Endgame, little Peter Parker goes on a school trip to Europe. Little does he know that it isn’t going to be an ordinary school trip. After all, Spider-man is no ordinary child. The film stars Tom Holland as Spider-man and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.
Release date: 2 July
15. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
You’ve watched The Ted Bundy Tapes, now watch the chronicles of one of America’s most notorious serial killers through the eyes of longtime girlfriend, who refused to acknowledge who Ted Bundy was for a very long time. It stars Zac Efron and lilly Collins.
Release date: 3 May
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