The most anticipated films of 2019

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

"The Avengers: Endgame", "The Lion King" and a new movie from Tarantino.

1. Glass

• Director: M. Night Shyamalan.
• Cast: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy.
• Premiere: January 17.

The heroes of M. Night Shyamalan's famous films "Invincible" and "Split" will meet in the "Glass" crossover. The characters of Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson and James McAvoy end up in a psychiatric hospital, where the doctor convinces them that in fact they have no superpowers. And then the villains decide to unite.

Back in the final of Split, Shyamalan hinted that the heroes of the two films live in the same world. And now all Willis and McAvoy fans are eagerly awaiting the clash of their characters.

2. Alita: Battle Angel

• Director: Robert Rodriguez.
• Cast: Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Mahershala Ali.
• Premiere: February 14.

Dr. Ido, who lives on a dump planet over which a utopian city hangs, finds the remains of a cyborg girl. He gives her the name Alita and brings up her as his own daughter. She does not remember anything, but, as it turns out later, she has the skills of fighting cyborgs.

Initially, James Cameron planned to work on the film, but in the end, Robert Rodriguez took over the director's post. Fans of the original manga and anime have fears that the entire plot will turn into a special effects attraction. But in any case, the film will turn out to be bright and dynamic.

3. Captain Marvel

• Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck.
• Cast: Brie Larson, Jude Law, Ben Mendelssohn, Samuel L. Jackson
• Premiere: March 7.

US Air Force pilot Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) received superpowers and joined the Starforce squad, led by the Kree warrior Mar-Vell (Jude Law). Returning to Earth, Carol tries to figure out her past, and at the same time defeat the Skrulls, who can take the form of any creature.

The authors of the Marvel Cinematic Universe introduce the most powerful superheroine into the plot. Obviously, her participation will somehow lead to the events of the movie "The Avengers: Endgame".

4. Dumbo

• Director: Tim Burton.
• Cast: Eva Green, Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny de Vito.
• Premiere: March 28.

Dumbo the elephant appears in the circus run by Max Medici (Danny de Vito). Everyone laughs at him because of his huge ears. But everything changes when it turns out that they let Dumbo fly.

Favorite cartoons of childhood are now being transferred to large screens in the form of feature films, one after another. But still "Dumbo" deserves special attention. After all, it was shot by the wonderful director-storyteller Tim Burton.

5. Shazam

• Director: David F. Sandberg
• Cast: Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Djimon Hounsou, Asher Angel.
• Premiere: April 4.

An ordinary teenager Billy Batson unexpectedly gets super powers. It is enough for him to say the word "Shazam!", And he turns into a powerful superhero. Now Billy has to fight the villains. Although in his heart he remains a child.

The dark DC Universe is clearly changing the atmosphere. After the bright and positive "Aquaman" comes the turn of a frank comedy. It looks like "Shazam!" will be an easy and funny movie.

6. Pet cemetery

• Directors: Kevin Kolsh, Dennis Widmeyer
• Cast: Jason Clarke, Amy Simetz, John Lithgow.
• Premiere: April 4.

The family moves to a house near the pet cemetery. Soon the owner's beloved cat dies under the wheels of the truck. But after the funeral, she returns to the house again. True, it is not at all the same as before.

The adaptations of Stephen King's works are going into the second round. After the success of the new version of "It", there will be a new "Pet Sematary" - even more creepy than the classic.

7. Avengers: endgame

• Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo.
• Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson.
• Premiere: April 24.

After Thanos destroyed half of the living creatures with a snap of his fingers, many superheroes disappeared, and Iron Man was stuck in space. The remaining Avengers gather for a decisive battle.

Of course, this film will be one of the main events of the year. Avengers Endgame will complete the story of the classic Marvel Cinematic Universe. Further, the authors promise significant changes. But which ones are still unknown.

8. Pokemon: Detective Pikachu

• Director: Rob Letterman.
• Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Catherine Newton.
• Premiere: May 16.

In a world where people and Pokémon live side by side, the son of a police officer Tim is trying to find his father, who disappeared after a car accident. And only detective Pikachu, whom only a boy can understand, can help him in this.

The film combines cute visuals and a very mature dynamic plot. The fact that Ryan Reynolds is the voice of Pikachu deserves special attention. And associations with Deadpool add comic relief to the picture.

9. Aladdin

• Director: Guy Ritchie
• Cast: Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Will Smith.
• Premiere: May 23.

All the same love story of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine. While the poor young man is trying to win his beloved, the evil vizier Jafar wants to get a magic lamp and seize power.

The famous Guy Ritchie is working on the film, which should provide excellent visuals and action.

10. Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters

• Director: Michael Dougherty.
• Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, Sally Hawkins, Kyle Chandler.
• Premiere: May 30.

The film continues the story of the 2014 film Godzilla. This time, the giant lizard will face several other kaiju: Motra, Rodan, and the three-headed King Ghidora.

The Legendary Monster Universe is expanding. The new film will show even more huge creatures, and soon a crossover is planned, where Godzilla will face King Kong.

11. X-Men: Dark Phoenix

• Director: Simon Kienberg
• Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Sophie Turner, Nicholas Hoult, Jessica Chastain.
• Premiere: June 6.

In the movie X-Men: Apocalypse, Jean Gray (Sophie Turner) learned how to transform into a Dark Phoenix and gained incredible superpowers. But she became dangerous for others, and now the mutants have to decide what is more important for them: the life of a team member or the safety of humanity.

After the sad "Logan", the X-Men cinematic universe practically did not appear on the big screens (apart from small references in "Deadpool"). But in 2019, the authors plan to tell again about the story of the Dark Phoenix, already featured in The Last Battle.

12. Spider-Man: Far From Home

• Director: John Watts.
• Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya Marie Coleman, Marisa Tomei, Jake Gyllenhaal.
• Premiere: 4 July.

Peter Parker and his friends are going to Europe on vacation. But there Spider-Man has to team up with Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) to fight the Elementals, who are causing natural disasters around the world.

Of course, before Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man is officially dead. But it's not a secret for anyone that most of the heroes will probably be resurrected. Therefore, the studio is already in full swing advertising the sequel to "Spider-Man".

13. The Lion King

• Director: Jon Favreau.
• Cast: Seth Rogen, Donald Glover, Alfrey Woodard.
• Premiere: July 18.

In the family of the lion king Mufasa, the heir Simba is born, who is destined to become the king of beasts. But the evil brother of the monarch Scar wants to get rid of the heir and personally take the throne.

And one more game adaptation of the classic cartoon. Director Jon Favreau has already released The Jungle Book (not to be confused with Andy Serkis's Mowgli). The film is made on the same principle as the previous work: a mixture of computer animation, live filming and motion capture. Apparently, the classic story will be told verbatim.

14. It 2

• Director: Andres Muschetti.
• Cast: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Skarsgard, Sophia Lillis.
• Premiere: 5 September.

30 years after defeating the creepy clown Pennywise, the losers' club is gathering again in their hometown of Derry to fight back the newly awakened evil.

After the deafening success of the first film, the authors immediately began to shoot a sequel based on the second part of Stephen King's book. The cast has gathered the most stellar, and the action will unfold in our days.

15. Joker

• Director: Todd Phillips
• Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Bitz.
• Premiere: October 3.

The unlucky comedian from the city of Gotham turns into the most dangerous and insane criminal, nicknamed the Joker.

This film has nothing to do with the DC MCU, where Jared Leto plays the role of the criminal clown. The authors promise a real crime thriller in which the main stake will be made on the acting performance of Joaquin Phoenix.

16. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

• Director: Quentin Tarantino
• Cast: Margot Robbie, Kurt Russell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt.
• Premiere: 8 August.

After the success of one of his television series, the actor is trying to break into the film industry. At the same time, his stunt double is doing the same. And all this is happening against the backdrop of atrocities committed by the followers of Charles Manson.

Every Quentin Tarantino film is an event in the world of cinema. And this time he again gathered the best actors and, most likely, will tell a lively and vivid story.

17. John Wick 3: Parabellum

• Director: Chad Stahelski.
• Cast: Keanu Reeves, Jason Mantsukas, Ian McShane, Halle Berry.
• Premiere: May 16.

John Wick is still on the run after killing a member of the Clan Board at the Continental Hotel. Now he needs to make every effort to get out of New York.

As promised by the authors, the film will show some fragments of the future John Wick and combine everything that the audience was shown in the first parts. But there are no details of the plot yet.

18. Terminator: reboot

• Director: Tim Miller.
• Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Linda Hamilton.
• Premiere: October 31.

James Cameron is again involved in the franchise about the legendary android from the future. The only thing known about the plot is that it will continue the story of the film "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", ignoring all other versions. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton will return to their roles.

19. Irishman

• Director: Martin Scorsese.
• Cast: Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci.

The plot tells about Frank Sheeran, nicknamed the Irishman. He is credited with killing 25 gangsters as well as famed trade unionist Jimmy Hoffa.

Martin Scorsese returns to classic crime stories. Again, as in The Nice Guys, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci will star.

20. Star Wars. Episode IX

• Director: J. J. Abrams.
• Cast: Donal Gleeson, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac.
• Premiere: December 19.

The plot of the film is still unknown. But the events of the ninth episode will unfold immediately after The Last Jedi. JJ Abrams, who directed The Force Awakens, returns to directing. It was originally planned that the main character of the new part would be Princess Leia, but due to the death of Carrie Fisher, this idea had to be abandoned.