Still reeling from the aftereffects of the COVID pandemic, Hollywood suffered yet another setback last year, with the writers’ and actors’ guild going on an indefinite strike. With most of the issues resolved now, 2024 is proving to be an important year for the industry, with long-awaited multi-million-dollar releases finally seeing the light of day. Today, we take a look at six of the highly-anticipated ones.
Dune: Part Two (March 1, 2024)
Dune: Part Two, slated for March 1, 2024, continues Paul Atreides’ saga on Arrakis, featuring familiar faces alongside new additions like Christopher Walken and Florence Pugh. Make sure to show some love, as the trilogy’s fate rests on this sequel’s success.
Kung Fu Panda 4 (March 8, 2024)
Slated to release on March 8, 2024, Po’s adventures continue as he takes on training a fox voiced by Awkwafina to defend against a new antagonist, while the original cast returns.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (April 12, 2024)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire hits screens on April 12, 2024, with both our titular kaiju – Kong and Godzilla teaming up to Battle a new threat that emerges from Hollow Earth, also introducing Dan Stevens as the lead.
Deadpool 3 (July 26, 2024)
Deadpool 3 arrives July 26, 2024, blending superhero antics with Reynold’s fourth-wall-breaking comedy with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.
Joker: Folie à Deux (October 4, 2024)
Joker: Folie à Deux, set for October 4, 2024, delves more deeper into Arthur Fleck’s story alongside Harley Quinn, featuring a star-studded cast and presenting a rather musical take on their twisted dynamic.
Gladiator 2 (November 22, 2024)
While not much is known about the plot, rumours suggest that Gladiator 2, shifts focus to Lucius, played by Paul Mescal, seeking to honour Maximus’ legacy, with Denzel Washington and Fred Hechinger joining the ensemble.