It’s almost 2018, and with the new year comes a brand new crop of movies. From the female-led Ocean’s 8 to the much-anticipated A Wrinkle in Time, here are the 16 best movies of 2018 you’re going to want to clear your schedule for.
Who’s in it? Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Mindy Kaling, Oprah Winfrey, Storm Reid
What’s it about? Based on Madeleine L’Engle’s novel of the same name, A Wrinkle in Time follows Meg (Storm Reid) as she works to find her missing dad, who’s being held on a distant planet.
When does it come out? March 9, 2018
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Who’s in it? Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Kim Basinger, Luke Grimes
What’s it about? Christian and Ana are officially married, but it’s not all roses and BDSM. In the series’ final instalment, Ana runs into more trouble with her former boss, Jack, and Christian’s former dominant, Elena, could be back in the picture.
When does it come out? February 9, 2018
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3. Avengers: Infinity War
Who’s in it? Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Olsen, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth
What’s it about? The Avengers come together with the Guardians of the Galaxy in order to stop the supervillain Thanos.
When does it come out? May 4, 2018
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4. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Who’s in it? Keira Knightley, Morgan Freeman, Mackenzie Foy, Helen Mirren
What’s it about? Inspired by the classic story, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a live-action film in which Clara (Mackenzie Foy) explores a parallel world complete with soldiers, mice, and a Sugar Plum Fairy (Keira Knightley).
When does it come out? November 2, 2018
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5. Mary Poppins Returns
Who’s in it? Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Dick Van Dyke, Colin Firth, Lin-Manuel Miranda
What’s it about? The sequel to the iconic film will follow Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) as she visits the Banks children following a death in their family.
When does it come out? December 25, 2018
6. A Quiet Place
Who’s in it? Emily Blunt and John Krasinski
What’s it about? Blunt and Krasinski star together for the first time in this horror film about a family forced to stay completely silent, at the risk of upsetting an evil spirit.
When does it come out? April 6, 2018
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7. Widows
Who’s in it? Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Elizabeth Debicki, Viola Davis, Daniel Kaluuya, Cynthia Erivo
What’s it about? With a screenplay co-written by Gone Girl’s Gillian Flynn, this thriller follows four widows who are left to finish a heist after their husbands are killed.
When does it come out? November 16, 2018
8. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!
Who’s in it? Lily James, Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgård
What’s it about? Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) returns to Greece with the news that she’s pregnant and ends up learning the story of her mother (Meryl Streep) as seen through flashbacks of her mom as a young woman (Lily James). Don’t worry, there’s also lots of ABBA.
When does it come out? July 20, 2018
9. Halloween
Who’s in it? Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, Judy Greer
What’s it about? Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) has been haunted by the masked man Michael Myers (Nick Castle) since he almost killed her 40 years ago. Now, they’re facing off one last time.
When does it come out? October 19, 2018
10. Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
Who’s in it? Benedict Cumberbatch
What’s it about? The Grinch is here to try and steal Christmas, but this time he’s doing it in a 3D computer-animated film.
When does it come out? November 9, 2018
11. The Spy Who Dumped Me
Who’s in it? Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Gillian Anderson, Justin Theroux, Sam Heughan
What’s it about? After finding out her ex-boyfriend is a spy, Audrey (Mila Kunis) sets off on an undercover adventure to save the world with her friend Morgan (Kate McKinnon).
When does it come out? July 6, 2018
Who’s in it? Rihanna, Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling, Awkwafina, Helena Bonham Carter
What’s it about? After Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) is released from prison, she plans to steal a $150 million necklace at the Met Gala.
When does it come out? June 8, 2018
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13. Mary, Queen of Scots
Who’s in it? Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Joe Alwyn
What’s it about? The historical drama tells the story of Mary Stuart’s (Saoirse Ronan) early life and her rivalry with Queen Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie).
When does it come out? November 2, 2018
14. A Star Is Born
Who’s in it? Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga
What’s it about? A Star Is Born will be the third remake of the original 1937 film about a seasoned star (Cooper) who agrees to help a young singer (Lady Gaga).
When does it come out? October 5, 2018
15. The Jungle Book
Who’s in it? Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis, Christian Bale, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rohan Chand
What’s it about? Based on the beloved story of the same name, The Jungle Book is a live-action film about a child (Rohan Chand) raised in the jungle.
When does it come out? October 19, 2018
16. The Darkest Minds
Who’s in it? Gwendoline Christie, Mandy Moore, Amandla Stenberg, Harris Dickinson
What’s it about? Ruby (Amandla Stenberg) is placed in a rehabilitation camp after surviving a disease that killed off 98 percent of American children, and then developing superpowers. She escapes her camp and goes on the run with a group of teens in this science-fiction thriller, based on a young adult novel of the same name.
When does it come out? September 14, 2018
From: ELLE UK
