Discover the top 24 films that fans and critics alike are most eagerly awaiting as they gear up to premiere in 2024.

The year 2023 marked a significant shift in the film industry, underscored by major labor strikes involving both the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

Due to the convergence of these strikes, nearly half the year saw Hollywood come to a standstill, causing delays and affecting numerous film and television projects. Countless television and movie productions were impacted as a result. As of November, the strikes have concluded, paving the way for many delayed productions to make their way to theaters in 2024.

Originally, Marvel had anticipated releasing more films in 2024, but now forecasts only four releases. Among them are 'Madame Web,' starring a female lead in a 'Spider-Man' universe spinoff, and the third chapter of the 'Venom' series. record-breaking six new films Expectations for 2024 include several films from acclaimed directors like Ti West, Luca Guadagnino, Bong Joon Ho, and George Miller, promising a dynamic lineup that also includes horror star Mia Goth's return in 'MaXXXine.' A24 has a full 2024 slate As Hollywood endeavors to regain fiscal health following the dual challenges of the pandemic and equitable wage negotiations, it faces pressure in 2024 to perform at the box office. The early months of the year feature fewer releases due to extended labor talks, but still present potential successes such as 'Argylle,' 'Dune: Part Two,' and a musical adaptation of 'Mean Girls.'

In summary, 2024 holds significant importance not only for the evolution of the film industry but also as a thrilling year for movie-goers. We've curated a preview of films to watch for, highlighting 24 particularly talked-about movies.

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• Ballerina
• Beetlejuice 2
• Blitz
• Borderlands
• Challengers
• Civil War
• Deadpool 3
• Dune: Part Two
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
• Gladiator 2
• Here
• Horizon: An American Saga
• Inside Out 2
• Joker: Folie à Deux
• Kinds of Kindness
• Maria
• Mean Girls
• Megalopolis
• Mickey 17
• Mother Mary
• Mufasa: The Lion King
• Nosferatu
• Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
• They Follow

Ballerina

• Director: Len Wiseman

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Beetlejuice 2

• Director: Tim Burton

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Blitz

• Director: Steve McQueen

“Blitz” takes its name from the Based on a beloved video game, 'Borderlands' features a crew of adventurers journeying to the planet Pandora in a quest for enigmatic alien artifacts. Directed by horror auteur Eli Roth, the adaptation will loosely retain game elements, prioritizing creative interpretation over exact replication. Andrea Raffin and Aaron J. Thornton provide photographic insights from Shutterstock and Getty Images, respectively.

Borderlands

• Director: Eli Roth

Highly anticipated after its Venice Film Festival premiere, Luca Guadagnino's 'Challengers' is set for release in April 2024. Exploring themes of love and competition among three young tennis players, it features Zendaya in a story of ambition, passion, and the cost of success. Starring alongside the ever-talented Kirsten Dunst, 'Civil War' represents Alex Garland's continued collaboration with studio A24. This film explores a future America fractured by conflict, with Cailee Spaeny delivering award-winning performances. Delayed by strike actions, the next 'Deadpool' film is now expected in theaters on July 26. Ryan Reynolds returns to his iconic role, joined by new casting of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Emma Corrin as a villain, and mystery roles for other prominent actors.

Challengers

• Director: Luca Guadagnino

Originally slated to premiere on the Captured imagery by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis, and Joe Seer from their respective image platforms. Following in the footsteps of 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' 'Furiosa' casts Anya Taylor-Joy as a young warrior navigating a perilous landscape. Directed by George Miller, this prequel to the legendary series offers fresh looks into familiar post-apocalyptic terrain. caused an internet meltdown after the release of the trailer.

Civil War

• Director: Alex Garland

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Deadpool 3

• Director: Shawn Levy

Robert Zemeckis's forthcoming project 'Here' creates narrative ties across time within a single room. Bringing in stars like Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, the film innovatively employs AI techniques to capture performances without conventional postproduction means. original May 2024 release Captured by Mark Von Holden for Variety.

Dune: Part Two

• Director: Denis Villeneuve

Celebrated for breaking ground with its exploration of childhood emotions, the sequel to 'Inside Out' delves into the complexities of Riley's adolescence, introducing new characters like Anxiety alongside returning actors. earning over $400 million Captured by James Devaney of GC Images. the sequel is a “much better” movie Continuing in Gotham's rich storytelling legacy, 'Joker: Folie à Deux' injects song and imagination into the franchise. Lady Gaga debuts as Harley Quinn, providing a new dimension alongside returning stars, in a film embracing the musical form.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

• Director: George Miller

'Kinds of Kindness,' initially titled 'AND,' marks a new collaboration in filmmaking between Yorgos Lanthimos and Searchlight Pictures.

Gladiator 2

• Director: Ridley Scott

Here's a closer glimpse at 24 films that are generating considerable excitement as they prepare to arrive in 2024.

Here

• Director: Robert Zemeckis

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Horizon: An American Saga

• Director: Kevin Costner

Originally, Marvel aimed to release a set number of films in 2024, but now they're anticipating launching just four. Highlights include 'Madame Web,' the first film centered on a female 'Spider-Man' character, and the continuation of the 'Venom' series with its third film. Acclaimed production houses

Inside Out 2

• Director: Kelsey Mann

, are bringing back Mia Goth to the horror genre in 'MaXXXine,' the sequel to 'X' and 'Pearl' by Ti West. Renowned filmmakers like Luca Guadagnino, Bong Joon Ho, and George Miller have new projects in the pipeline as well.

Joker: Folie à Deux

• Director: Todd Phillips

In essence, 2024 is shaping up to be both a pivotal and thrilling year for the movie industry. To offer audiences some perspective on what's ahead, we've scoped out the forthcoming films of 2024, identifying 24 titles that are generating a lot of chatter.

Kinds of Kindness

• Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Premiere set for June 7, 'Ballerina' is the first movie spin-off from the 'John Wick' universe, following a mini-series named 'The Continental.' Although many plot details remain under wraps, Ana de Armas headlines the cast as a vengeance-driven female assassin. Other stars include Norman Reedus from 'The Walking Dead,' Anjelica Huston as The Director, the beloved Keanu Reeves, and Lance Reddick, in one of his final on-screen appearances. fifth collaboration Captured by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage via Getty.

Maria

• Director: Pablo Larraín

The legendary Tim Burton revisits his affinity for the supernatural with the eagerly-awaited 'Beetlejuice 2,' featuring a script by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, famed for their hit TV series 'Wednesday.' Original 1988 stars like Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara are set to return, alongside newcomers like Willem Dafoe as a post-mortem investigator and Jenna Ortega as Ryder’s on-screen daughter. Scheduled to debut on September 6, it aims to captivate Halloween audiences. signed an interim SAG agreement Photographed by Jeff Spicer and Tristan Fewings for Getty Images.

Mean Girls

• Drawing from the celebrated video game, 'Borderlands' portrays a squad of explorers traversing the dystopian planet Pandora in pursuit of enigmatic alien caches. Helmed by horror filmmaker Eli Roth following his 2023 slasher 'Thanksgiving,' the adaptation is expected to diverge from the video game's strict storyline while retaining its spirit.

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Megalopolis

• Director: Francis Ford Coppola

After debuting at the Venice Film Festival’s opening night in 2023, Luca Guadagnino's 'Challengers' is anticipated for release on April 26, 2024. The film dives into the complex world of three youthful tennis champions as they confront the costs of ambition and relevance. Starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor, it weaves an intricate web of romance. Photos by Ovidiu Hrubaru and Murray Close, via Shutterstock and Moviepix. 'Civil War' marks the latest venture by Alex Garland with A24, succeeding his hits 'Men' (2022) and 'Ex Machina' (2014). This movie envisions a fractured, futuristic America ensnared in civil discord. The film stars Kirsten Dunst as a reporter battling to survive alongside her kin, featuring an impressive cast including Cailee Spaeny, acclaimed for her performance in Sofia Coppola’s 2023 film 'Priscilla,' which won her Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival.

Mickey 17

• Director: Bong Joon Ho

One of Marvel's films hampered by industry strikes, 'Deadpool 3' is now slated for release on July 26 after being postponed. As of November 2023, filming continued, with Ryan Reynolds reprising his iconic Deadpool role. The movie also stars Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, with Emma Corrin as a new villain, and 'Succession' actor Matthew Macfadyen in an unspecified role. the date could be pushed back Denis Villeneuve, Zendaya, and Timothy Chalamet

Mother Mary

• Director: David Lowery

The 2021 debut of 'Dune' by Denis Villeneuve marked a substantial success at box offices worldwide, and Villeneuve aims to take 'Dune: Part Two' to even greater heights. At a press event, he expressed his enthusiasm for the sequel’s potential, highlighting its elevated emotional depth and complexity. Its release date faced revisions due to industry strikes but now plans for a March 1 premiere. Captured by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis and Joe Seer, via Getty Images and Shutterstock. .

Mufasa: The Lion King

• Director: Barry Jenkins

Charlize Theron first portrayed Furiosa in the renowned 2015 film 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' an extension of the iconic 'Mad Max' series. The prequel 'Furiosa' stars Anya Taylor-Joy in the title role, depicting the character's journey back home after her abduction by Warlord Dementus, played by Chris Hemsworth. Directed once again by George Miller, 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' expects to thrill with a release on May 24. aftermath of the Hollywood strikes Featuring Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe, and Paul Mescal

Nosferatu

• Director: Robert Eggers

Following his 2023 historical triumph ‘Napoleon,’ Ridley Scott returns with the highly awaited 'Gladiator 2,' the sequel to the widely celebrated 2000 film starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Crafting a worthy follow-up is daunting given the original's acclaim and the demise of its principal characters. New faces like Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, and Paul Mescal take on this narrative's challenge, promising to breathe fresh life into the saga.

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse

• Renowned for cinematic masterpieces such as 'Back to the Future,' 'Forrest Gump,' 'Cast Away,' and 'Flight,' Robert Zemeckis is set to launch 'Here,' a film already creating anticipation. The movie, starring Tom Hanks and reuniting him with Robin Wright, explores the stories of a room's inhabitants over countless eras. Utilizing Metaphysics Live technology for visual effects, the film promises seamless scenes without the need for digital postproduction. It draws inspiration from Richard McGuire's graphic novel of the same title.

Photo by Mark Von Holden, Variety via Getty. taken off the calendar entirely Kevin Costner, famed for Westerns like his 'Yellowstone' series and the Oscar-winning 'Dances with Wolves,' is now behind 'Horizon: An American Saga,' a set of Western films he’s writing and directing. This expansive duology navigates through the nuances of America’s Westward expansion, set against the backdrop of the Civil War era. the film is back on track Disney and Pixar's 'Inside Out' debuted in 2015 to widespread acclaim, winning the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2016. The original film delved into the mind of young Riley, while the sequel shifts to her teenage years, introducing new emotions like Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke. Original voice talents Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, and Lewis Black will reprise their roles, though Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling have been replaced.

They Follow

• Director: David Robert Mitchell

Though Batman films are plentiful, 'Joker: Folie à Deux' offers a fresh perspective on Gotham's universe. Following the success of the 2019 'Joker' featuring Joaquin Phoenix, the sequel enlists Lady Gaga as the infamous Harley Quinn. Gaga's portrayal will notably diverge from Margot Robbie’s, particularly since ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ weaves in musical elements.

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