To say 2016 was one crazy year is an understatement. Luckily, we had pop culture to distract us from all the chaos! In case you’re afraid 2017 may just be as bad (if not worse), here is a friendly reminder of what is hitting the big screen this year!
Split, January 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84TouqfIsiI
If you haven’t seen the trailer to the thriller that is being described as Shyamalan’s best since Signs, you NEED to! Check it out this weekend.
Beauty and the Beast, March 17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvW_L8sTu5E
Harry Potter alumi, Emma Watson, takes on the role of the beloved princess Belle in the live-action rendition of the classic fairy tale. I mean, can they have picked anyone more perfect?
Power Rangers, March 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-C4qqsgs8w
Whether you grew up watching it yourself our you were forced to watch it because of your brother, there is no denying the buzz surrounding this reboot of the 1993 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
The Fate of the Furious, April 14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DMpqplvADQ
You probably can’t imagine another Fast & Furious movie without Paul Walker, but it’s happening. Vin Diesel and the gang are back, and among them are some new faces, hitting theaters April 14.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol II, May 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cv2ueYnKjg
You may or may not be a big fan of superhero movies, but if you’ve seen the first installment of Guardians, there’s no denying the excitement that is around the sequel. Even if this genre isn’t your forte, you’ve got to admit you would totally buy the soundtrack that follows this Marvel movie.
Baywatch, May 19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDteZ0YrhSU
Zac Efron. Dwyane Johnson. Need another reason to see this? This reboot of the 1989 series is one that is not to be missed. I mean, just watch the trailer!
Wonder Woman, June 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q8fG0TtVAY
Warner Bros. introduced Gal Gadot as the famous Wonder Woman in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Now, the superhero is hitting the big screen in her own feature film. Major badass alert!
Spider-Man: Homecoming, July 7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzXIaTt99U
Yes, there are like a million people that have played Spider-Man. This Spider-Man movie follows the young Peter Parker, played by Tom Holland. We were introduced this Marvel hero (again) in the Avengers: Civil War. Now, we get to see the young Spider-Man make some mischief and, of course, take on some bad guys.
Dunkirk, July 21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-eMt3SrfFU
Christopher Nolan, director of the Dark Knight trilogy, brings a major World War II story to life in this year’s Dunkirk. With a star-studded cast, this is one to see for all you history lovers. Also, does anyone know what highlight 1D cutie, Harry Styles is using?
Star Wars: EP VIII, December
The last bit of 2016 was buzzing with praise for the franchise’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and there’s no denying this year’s buzz will also be Star Wars related.
SPOILER ALERT:
With the death of Hans Solo, Luke Skywalker returning, and the threat that is Kylo Ren, who knows what to expect?!
Here’s to the New Year, and hopefully a bunch of trips to the movies!
*Note: We are also one year closer to The Incredibles sequel. You’re welcome!*