“Ballerina” direction. Len Wiseman
Where and when to watch: Unknown; Release date in US theaters: June 7
A full-length spinoff of the John Wick series (we wrote about The Continental, a series from this universe) Here) about ballerina assassin Rooney (Ana de Armas)The one who hunts down the murderers of his relatives. The film takes place between the events of the third and fourth films of the series.
The cast of the movie includes Anjelica Huston. (The Addams Family, Pricia’s Family Pride)), Gabriel Byrne (“Suspicious Persons”), Catalina Sandino Moreno (“From outside”) and Norman Reedus (“Boondock Saints”, “The Walking Dead”). In addition, the frame should include artists from the main cast of the series – Keanu Reeves (“Matrix”), Ian McShane (“American Gods”) and Lance Riddick (“Edge”).
“Bug juice 2” direction. Tim Burton
Where and when to watch: Unknown; Release date in US theaters: September 6
The sequel to Tim Burton’s spooky comedy about the ghostly “bio-exorcist” Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton)Providing services to the spirits of the dead to remove living people from buildings.
Winona Ryder will appear again in the new movie, which will be released 35 years after the original. (“Dracula”, “Stranger Things”) and Catherine O’Hara (“Home alone”). Newcomers include Jenna Ortega (“Wednesday”), Monica Bellucci (“Irreversibility”) and Willem Dafoe (“Lighthouse”).
“Return to Silent Hill” direction. Christophe Hahn
Where and when to watch: Unknown
French filmmaker Christophe Gan swam again (“Brotherhood of the Wolf”) into the murky waters of the Silent Hill series. The first film, released in 2006, became one of the best film adaptations of video games in history (the 2012 sequel based on the third part of the series can be ignored if desired).
Return will tell the story of the second game; It’s about a man named James, who is mourning the loss of his lover and receives a mysterious letter that takes him to the town of Silent Hill where he hopes to find her. Also, according to Gan, the film is inspired by Hideo Kojima’s canceled project. (“Metal Gear Solid”, “Death Stranding”) From the Silent Hill universe.
“Gladiator 2” direction. Ridley Scott
Where and when to watch: Unknown; Release date in US theaters: November 22
The sequel to Ridley Scott’s Gladiator is dedicated to the adult Lucius, nephew of Joaquin Phoenix’s hero, Emperor Commodus. In this movie, Lucius is played by Normal People star Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington is also in the cast. (“Training day”),Joseph Quinn (“Stranger Things”) and Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”, “The Mandalorian”). Connie Nielsen returned to her roles as Lucius’ mother Lucilla and Senator Gracchus. (“Mission to Mars”) and Derek Jacobi (“Hamlet”).
“Puzzle 2” (“Inside Out”) direction. Kelsey Mann
Where and when to watch: Unknown; Release date in US theaters: June 14
The second episode of the Pixar cartoon is about the emotions living in the mind of a girl named Riley Anderson. Riley, who reaches adolescence in the sequel, will face a wide range of emotions: Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger and Fear, as well as especially Anxiety.
“Joker: Folie a Deux” direction. Todd Phillips
Where and when to watch: Unknown; Release date in US theaters: November 4
The sequel to Todd Phillips’ graphic novel Joker, for which Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar. The second film should primarily be a musical, and the latter will follow failed stand-up comedian (but successful killer) Arthur “Joker” Fleck’s relationship with psychiatrist Harleen Quinzel, future criminal Harley Quinn. In the movie, she is played by singer and actress Lady Gaga.
“Dune: Part Two” direction. Denis Villeneuve
Where and when to watch: Unknown; Release date in US theaters: March 1
It is the second large-scale fantasy series of Denis Villeneuve, which will bring the remaining half of Frank Herbert’s novel Dune to the big screen. The film was supposed to be released in 2023 but was postponed due to the writers’ and actors’ strike.
The movie will continue Paul Atreides’ journey (Timothee ChalametAllied with the Fremen and determined to take revenge on his family’s murderers. However, the hero must choose between the love of his life and the fate of the universe.
“Bad: Part One” direction. Jon M. Chu
Where and when to watch: Unknown; Release date in US theaters: November 27
An adaptation of the 2003 musical, Victor Fleming’s film The Wizard of Oz, and a re-imagining of Lyman Baum’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The plot focuses on young Elphaba (later to become the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda (the future Good Witch of the North).
Starring Cynthia Erivo (“There’s nothing good at the El Royale Hotel”) and Ariana Grande (“Don’t look up”), the Wizard is played by Jeff Goldblum (“Jurassic Park”), Jonathan Bailey also stars in the project (“Bridgertons”) and Michelle Yeoh (“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”). It is directed by Jon M. Chu, known for his films “Crazy Rich Asians”, “Step Up 2: The Streets”, “GI Joe: Throw of Cobra 2” and “Now You See Me 2”.
“The Master and Margarita”, direction. Mikhail Lokshin
Where and when to watch: In cinemas starting January 25
Adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s mystical novel, once called “Woland”, which attracted the attention of Netflix streaming. Evgeniy Tsyganov portrayed a love story about a large-scale visitation of the devil and his entourage in Moscow in the 1930s. (“Peter FM”), Yulia Snigir (“New Pope”), August Diehl (“Kursk”) and others. The director of the film was Mikhail Lokshin, the director of the movie “Silver Skates”, who wrote the script together with Roman Kantor, the author of the book “Epidemic”.
“Mickey 17” direction. Bong Joon Ho
Where and when to watch: Unknown; Release date in US theaters: March 29
Adapted from Edward Ashton’s latest novel, Mickey 7, Parasite is a science fiction film from Bong Joon Ho, the director of Snowpiercer and Memories of Murder.
The plot revolves around a robot participating in a space colonization program. He is expendable: after his death, his mind is transferred to a new body, after which “Mickey” returns to service. One day, during this process, a grave mishap occurs.
The main role in the project went to Robert Pattinson (“Twilight”, “Batman”), Steven Yeun co-starred in the film (“Walking Dead”), by Naomi Eckie (“End of the damn world”)), Toni Collette (“Reincarnation”) and Mark Ruffalo (“Zodiac”).
“Nosferatu” direction. Robert Eggers
Where and when to watch: Unknown; Release date in cinemas worldwide: December 25
The gothic horror film directed by The Witch and the Lighthouse auteur Robert Eggers is a remake of the 1922 silent film Nosferatu, a Symphony of Terror, an unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and one of the major works of German Expressionism. The film will tell the story of a young woman (Lily Rose-Depp) and the vampire was obsessed with her (Bill Skarsgard). Participating artists include Nicholas Hoult (“Renfield”), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (“Kick ass”), Emma Corrin (“Crown”) and Willem Dafoe (“Lighthouse”).
“Paddington in Peru” direction. Dougal Wilson
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from 28 November
Three films in the world’s kindest series about the adventures of Talking Paddington Bear. In the new episode, Paddington and his adopted family find themselves in the middle of the Amazon rainforest and Peruvian mountains.
“Challengers” direction. Luca Guadagnino
Where and when to watch: Unknown; Release date in US theaters: April 26
Sports-romantic drama from Luca Guadagnino (“Suspiri”). In the story, a Grand Slam winner’s wife (and part-time coach), facing a series of defeats, signs him up for a competition on the ATP Challenger Tour, where he has a match with his ex. Love triangle brought to life on the big screen by Zendaya (“Euphoria”), Josh O’Connor (“Crown”) and Mike Feist (West Side Story, Steven Spielberg).
“One Hundred Years Forward” direction. Alexander Andryushchenko
Where and when to watch: In cinemas from April 18
The film adaptation of Kir Bulychev’s fantastic story from the TV series about the adventures of Alisa Selezneva was adapted as a mini-series called “Guest from the Future” in 1985. Daria Vereshchagina plays Alice in the new version (“Offline”), Kolya Gerasimov stars in “Monastery” Mark Eidelstein, while pirates Veselchak U and Glot are played by Alexander Petrov. (“Text”) and Yuri Borisov (“Peace! Friendship! Chewing gum!”). Konstantin Khabensky also takes part in the project (“Night shift”), Fedor Bondarchuk (“Ballet”) and Victoria Isakova (“Epidemic”).
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Epic” direction. George Miller
Where and when to watch: Unknown; Release date in US theaters: May 24
It is a spin-off of George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road and focuses on Furiosa’s teenage years. In the story, he is kidnapped by a pack of bikers led by the warlord Dementus. (Chris Hemsworth). In the original film, the heroine was played by Charlize Theron. (“Monster”), in the prequel, this role was given to Anya Taylor-Joy. (“The Queen’s Move”).