As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the new year, it’s time to look ahead at the exciting lineup of movies set to hit the big screen in 2024. From action-packed blockbusters to heartwarming family films, here are some of the most anticipated movies of 2024.
January Releases
Mean Girls (January 12, 2024): This isn’t quite a remake of the 2004 comedy. Written by Tina Fey, this is an adaptation of the stage musical Mean Girls, which was itself an adaptation of the original film. Angourie Rice plays new girl Cady Heron, while Reneé Rapp takes on the role of head Mean Girl Regina George.
The Book of Clarence (January 12, 2024): Directed by Jeymes Samuel, this film stars LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, Anna Diop, RJ Cyler, David Oyelowo, Micheal Ward, Alfre Woodard, Teyana Taylor, Caleb McLaughlin, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, James McAvoy, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
The Beekeeper (January 19, 2024): Directed by David Ayer, this film stars Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Gavin Warren.
February Releases
Argylle (February 2, 2024): Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn returns to the world of cheeky spies with this action comedy about a novelist who draws the attention of an underground crime syndicate when the plots of her espionage novels uncannily mirror their activities. It’s up to an undercover spy to save her and her cat.
Madame Web (February 14, 2024): Sony’s “Spider-Man Movie Franchise (Without Spider-Man)” has had highs and lows, but Madame Web, which stars Dakota Johnson as the clairvoyant Spidey side character, might be worth sticking around for.
Role Play (February 19, 2024): Directed by Thomas Vincent, this film stars Kaley Cuoco, David Oyelowo, Bill Nighy, Connie Nielsen.
March Releases
Dune: Part Two (March, 2024): The sequel to the critically acclaimed Dune (2021) is one of the most anticipated movies of 2024. With Denis Villeneuve returning as director, and Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprising their roles, fans are eagerly awaiting the continuation of this epic sci-fi saga.
I.S.S. (March 19, 2024): Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, this film stars Ariana DeBose, Chris Messina, John Gallagher Jr., Maria Mashkova, Costa Ronin, Pilou Asbæk.
Sunrise (March 19, 2024): Directed by Andrew Baird, this film stars Alex Pettyfer, Guy Pearce, Crystal Yu, William Gao, Kurt Yaeger, Olwen Fouéré.
In addition to these early releases, there are several other exciting movies to look forward to in 2024. These include a highly anticipated musical adaptation, George Miller’s return to Mad Max, a third Avatar, and much more.
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to these release dates. Here’s to a year full of cinematic magic!