Most anticipated movie sequels of 2024
Most awaited sequels of 2024
Excitement awaits movie enthusiasts in 2024, compensating for the entertainment industry's setbacks in 2023 due to the prolonged WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike. The year brings a plethora of highly anticipated movie sequels, promising the return of beloved characters to the big screen. From Ryan Reynold's 'Deadpool 3' to the sequel to 'Gladiator 2', let us look at the 15 most awaited movie sequels that will hit theaters this year.
'Deadpool 3'
Ryan Reynolds is all set to excite the Marvel superhero fans with the third film in the franchise, 'Deadpool 3.' Directed by Shawn Levy, Hugh Jackman will also reprise his role of Wolverine; according to Deadline, will hit the silver screen on July 26, 2024.
'Gladiator 2'
'Gladiator 2', the sequel to the epic historical drama 'Gladiator', will hit the theaters as a Thanksgiving gift on November 22. Ridley Scott sits in the director's chair again, and Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal will be the protagonist. The story follows Mescal's character Lucius Verus, the nephew of Commodus, whom Russel Crowe's Maximus saved in the first movie.
'Dune: Part Two'
'Dune: Part Two,' the sequel to Denis Villeneuve's epic science fiction movie 'Dune,' will be released on March 1. Originally scheduled to be released in 2023, the date was postponed several times due to the Hollywood strikes. Starring Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani in lead roles, the sequel will follow their journey to seek revenge against all those who destroyed the former's family.
'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'
'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,' the second part of the 2021 movie 'Godzilla vs Kong,' is the fifth film in the MonsterVerse. Produced by Legendary Pictures and directed by Adam Wingard, the movie resulted from the box-office success of the first installment. It is set to be released on April 12.
'Beetlejuice 2'
Directed by Tim Burton, the fantasy horror comedy 'Beetlejuice 2' is a sequel to the 1988 hit movie 'Beetlejuice.' Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe, the movie is based on a story by Seth Grahame-Smith. Warner Bros. Pictures will release the film in theaters on September 6.
'Joker: Folie a Deaux'
2019 psychological thriller 'Joker' will return to the big screen as a musical thriller, 'Joker: Folie a Deaux.' Joaquin Phoenix is reprising the role of DC Comic supervillain Joker. Pop star Lady Gaga will play Harley Quinn. Warner Bros Pictures will theatrically release the sequel on October 4.
'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'
Supernatural comedy film 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' is a sequel to the 2021 movie 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife.' Directed by Gil Kenan, this is the fifth film in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise. The movie will see the return of Paul Rudd as Gary Grooberson, Finn Wolfhard as Trevor, Carrie Coon as Callie, and McKenna Grace as Phoebe Spengler, who joins forces with new recruits to save New York City from a spooky mid-summer death chill. The movie will hit theaters on March 29 by Sony Pictures Releasing.
'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'
The fourth installment in the 'Planet of the Apes' reboot franchise 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' is a sequel to 2017 science fiction movie 'War for the Planet of the Apes.' Directed by Wes Ball, the film follows the events 300 years after the 2017 movie. 20th Century Studios will release the film in theaters on May 24.
'Twisters'
A standalone sequel to the 1996 movie 'Twister,' 'Twisters' stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos in lead roles. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, Universal Pictures will release the movie on July 19.
'Bad Boys 4'
Will Smith's Lieutenant Mike Lowrey and Martin Lawrence's Lieutenant Marcus Burnett will return to silver screens through 'Bad Boys 4.' The action comedy film's plot details are unconfirmed so far. It will hit big screens on July 14.
'Kung Fu Panda 4'
'Kung Fu Panda 4' is directed by Mike Mitchell. The fourth installment of the animated martial arts comedy has Jack Black as the voice cast of the main protagonist Po, a giant panda. The theatrical release is scheduled for March 8.
'Inside Out 2'
The animated coming-of-age movie 'Inside Out 2', produced by Pixar Animation Studios, is a sequel to 2015's 'Inside Out.' Directed by Kelsey Mann, the film will delve into the emotions of the overarching protagonist, Riley Anderson. The movie is set to be released on June 14.
'Despicable Me 4'
Directed by Chris Renaud, 'Despicable Me 4' is a sequel to the 2017 movie 'Despicable Me 3.' The animated comedy film will have Steve Carell as the voice of protagonist Gru. The theatrical release is scheduled to be on June 3.
'Terrifier 3'
The Christmas slasher film 'Terrifier 3' is directed by Damien Leone and is a sequel to 2022's 'Terrifier 2'. The movie, centered around the antagonist Art the Clown, will have Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam, David Howard Thornton, and Samantha Scaffidi reprising their roles. It is set for theatrical release on October 25.
'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'
There is the much-anticipated prequel 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' on the list of sequels. Besides being a prequel, it is also a spin-off to the 2015 movie 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. Anya Taylor-Joy portrays the titular character. It will hit the silver screens on May 24.
