2022 was a successful year for films and theaters. Due to Covid-19, a lot of production processes got postponed, and theaters could not make any money. However, all that waiting was worth it. Multiple successful films, like Top Gun: Maverick, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and more, came out in the past two years, increasing theater sales. While at the theaters, audiences are introduced to trailers of the newest upcoming films; those who do not go to the theaters can see the advertisements and trailers dropped close to the release date. Social media accounts and apps that follow the announcements of projects will hold all the information about upcoming films, like the IDMB app.
Read the list below to get more excited about the film industry and its newest upcoming projects.
Babylon (2022):
If you do not want to wait until 2023 or 2024 to see some interesting films, here is a newer historical comedy-drama. Babylon is about tales of the struggles, success, and repercussions of actors and actresses in early Hollywood. This eye-catching cast consists of Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie taking leading roles, as well as Olivia Wilde, Tobey Maguire, Samara Weaving, Phoebe Tonkin, and many other great performers in secondary roles. Check it out!
The Nun 2 (2023):
The Nun 2 is a sequel to the 2019 horror film The Nun, and Michael Chaves is directing this pre-production. Bonnie Aarons will be coming back to her evil role as the Nun, along with Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene. If fans want to do a deep dive, The Nun is also connected to The Conjuring universe and Annabelle. This thriller/horror film is set to release in September 2023.
Oppenheimer (2023):
The film, directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer, is a new biographical drama war film regarding the production and planning of the atomic bomb. The star of this film will be Cillian Murphy, known for his infamous role in Peaky Blinders, as the scientist who created the bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer. The stacked cast is filled with Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, and more. They anticipate the release date on July 21, 2023.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Part one (2023):
The Spider-verse saga is something to be excited about because they have a few projects in pre-productions. A part one always means a part two! From Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse to Across the Spider-Verse, the animated main characters become a little bit older, taking on a new task in Brooklyn. Based on the saga’s first film’s soundtrack, hopefully, we will receive another amazing soundtrack to this new film. Get excited to hear Shamiek Moore’s voice as Miles Morales again in the summer of 2023.
There also is the word of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse in 2024!
Barbie (2023):
The Barbie universe will soon be bringing a live-action film in 2023. The main stars are Margot Robbie, Will Ferrel, and Ryan Gosling. The plot consists of Barbie taking on the real world and exploring her dreams. It will be an excellent film not just for young audiences but also fans of the actors and actresses as well. The release date is expected in July of 2023.
Joker: Folie a Duex (2024):
The sequel to the world-shocking film Joker (2019) will be directed by Todd Phillips. Joaquin Phoenix keeps his dark award-winning role as the Joker. A star who was recently cast as Harley Quinn will grab the audiences’ attention as she is the one and only: Lady Gaga. This film is currently in pre-production, and it is expected to be released sometime in 2024.
Those are just a few films for audiences to be excited about. With technology advancing, these films will be perceived as masterpieces. Hopefully, people will appreciate the work and time that goes into these projects. Creativity is currently booming, and the future will have a bunch more to come.