Multiversal trips, a doll that comes to the real world, atomic bombs and even a jumbo-sized shark. After difficult years, the movie billboard is finally back on track as we were used to, with important premieres every week, franchises that finally return, and the most recognized stars in the industry. Prepare your portfolio, because here we present the most anticipated releases in the remaining months of summer 2023.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (June 1)
In 2018, the first installment of this new franchise defied industry expectations and even won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. With this background, much is expected, both in critics and at the box office, from the new adventure of Miles Morales. Almost 5 years have served for more public to discover these charming characters, and to the delight of the followers, it seems that the wait was worth it.
The first reactions even dare to say that it is the best arachnid movie to date. And considering that great works have been done with the character, those are definitely big words. Will Sony be able to repeat the feat achieved with its predecessor? We are just days away from finding out.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (June 8)
Although in 2017, after the premiere of the last knight, everything seemed the end, Paramount has managed to give the car franchise a new opportunity. In 2018, bumblebee revived the desire to see Optimus and company, but it is until now that the interest of the public will be tested.
Rise of the Beasts represents the first film in the main saga not to be directed by Michael Bay. And although for many fans of the filmmaker that is something negative, the truth is that it could bring more benefits in the long term. Proof of this are the first opinions, which point to a show with a great balance between action and human characters. Do you think it can survive titans like spider-man and Flash?
Flash (June 15)
Although the start of production was plagued with controversy due to all the disasters of its protagonist, the truth is that the last few months have been extremely favorable for this film. Warner executives love it, Tom Cruise and Stephen King highly recommended it, most critics who have seen it have been very supportive, and it looks like the box office will be completely on its side.
With the return of Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck as Batman, the introduction of Supergirl, and an adventure that promises to thrill and move, Warners could have one of the biggest hits of the summer. Will Ezra Miller’s reputation affect him at all?
Rescue Mission 2 (June 16)
If you already missed the iconic Thor, Netflix is bringing him back in one of his biggest missions to date. And if they were delighted with the action sequences seen in the first movie, it looks like they might be even more jaw-dropping. The important thing is to know if they improved the rickety history of his predecessor. Chris Hemsworth himself has declared that the physical training for this tape was very demanding, and that it even exceeds what he has done in Marvel. How satisfying will this sequel be? Will it surpass the success of 2020 or just present us with more of the same?
Elements (June 22)
After quite difficult years, especially due to the pandemic and the lack of public confidence, Disney and Pixar return to the fray with their new adventure for the whole family. And although there are those who say that the story has certain influences from other stories, perhaps children do receive this colorful animation with affection.
A worrying point is its release date, since competing in the same month where they are released Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Versethe new delivery of transformers, Flash, and Indiana JonesIt doesn’t seem like a good idea. Will it be able to find an audience, or will it join the list of Disney animated flops?
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Fate (June 29)
It’s been 15 years since Harrison Ford became involved in the adventure. The kingdom of the crystal skull It was not exactly one of the films most loved by the audience. But since we are in a time where studios revive their most successful franchises, it was expected that Disney would give the green light to a new film.
Unfortunately, it seems that Harrison Ford’s farewell will not be all out. The first reactions after its screening at the Cannes Film Festival were not entirely positive, and there is fear for what this could represent in his box office potential. Could it be that director James Mangold fell short of expectations?
Mission Impossible: Deadly Judgment Part 1 (July 13)
In 2022, Tom Cruise broke, shattered and destroyed all the expectations that were around him. Top Gun: Maverick. The sequel became the second biggest hit of the year, proving that audiences LOVED the actor. Will this phenomenon be transported to the seventh installment of his most famous franchise?
With spectacular action sequences, locations around the world, a first-rate cast, Tom Cruise getting crazier when it comes to making his own stunt, and a good reputation after the last installments of the saga, deadly sentence, Part 1 promises to lay the groundwork for the spectacular end of Mission Impossible.
Barbie (July 20)
Let’s be honest: imagining Margot Robbie as Barbie is not a difficult task. Beyond her physical attributes, the actress is a guarantee of quality in her performances. And although the type of story he could tell us was in doubt, everything seems to indicate that Barbie could be one of the best movies of the year.
Although there are not many details of the plot, some lucky ones who have already seen it affirm that the tape hides a surprising story. There is talk of brilliant work by Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie, and quite acid humor not exactly suitable for children. In addition, the production design and the costumes are praised. So far, everything looks great, but… what will be hidden in this movie? Will it have a twist or criticism that no one expects?
Oppenheimer (July 20)
After challenging the pandemic and the film industry with Tenet, the enigmatic Christopher Nolan is back. And he does it with one of his most impressive bets to date. Although we have all heard of the atomic bomb used in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the filmmaker will let us know the process of creating him and J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man behind such an artifact.
In addition to telling a strong and engaging story, Oppenheimer paints to be quite a show worth seeing on the big screen. In its almost three hours duration, Christopher Nolan promises to dazzle us with this film, which will be the first to combine scenes filmed in IMAX, black and white, and analog photography. Will it become one of the great contenders at the Oscars?
Megalodon 2: The Great Abyss (August 3)
Five years after Jason Statham proved once again that the world loves giant sharks, Warner Bros. brings us a new underwater adventure. Again they promise lots of action, a story to turn off the brain, and a little more blood than in the previous attack. If the first trailer let us see something, it is that the 2018 adventure will now seem like child’s play. Or have you ever imagined seeing a dinosaur eaten by a megalodon? Prepare the popcorn and soda to see this wild story.
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same movie in the theater up to 7 times. My guilty pleasure? Low budget horror movie.