Looks like 2017 is going to be one hell of a treat for Hollywood fans.
Every year, we wait for our favourite releases to hit theatres. We rush to the big screen with the greatest excitement, ready for yet another magical experience at the movies.
This is going to be a year heavy on mainstream commercial giants, mostly the action blockbuster sequels. The calendar looks pretty full of hits. The characters we love and admire are finally on their way to back to us, making it the time to rejoice for franchise loyalists.
But not to worry, there are many other genres, from romance to comedy, thriller to war, up in store for you. Hollywood A-listers in power-packed star casts are set to unleash more acting prowess for fans. Drama seems to be running high in a large variety of interesting plots.This is going to be a year heavy on mainstream commercial giants, mostly the action blockbuster sequels. The calendar looks pretty full of hits. The characters we love and admire are finally on their way to back to us, making it the time to rejoice for franchise loyalists.
But not to worry, there are many other genres, from romance to comedy, thriller to war, up in store for you. Hollywood A-listers in power-packed star casts are set to unleash more acting prowess for fans. Drama seems to be running high in a large variety of interesting plots
The wait will be worth it. Till then, here’s a reminder of what’s to come. Get ready for more meaty movies than ever before. They’re right around the corner. Soon, they’ll be in front of you, thrilling you as always.
The wait will be worth it. Till then, here’s a reminder of what’s to come. Get ready for more meaty movies than ever before. They’re right around the corner. Soon, they’ll be in front of you, thrilling you as always.
1. Thor: Ragnarok
Director: Taika Waititi
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett
Initial release: 25 October 2017 (Italy)
The teaser of this mega-size movie will destroy you. The mighty Thor is back, with a plethora of special effects and action. This time, he’s against his friend and fellow Avenger, the Hulk, in a deadly gladiatorial contest and must find a way to stop the evil and all-powerful Hela from ending his world and civilisation. Mind-blowing stuff!
2. Spider-Man: Homecoming
Director: Jon Watts
Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Downey Jr., Michael Keaton
Initial release: July 7, 2017 (Finland)
Young Peter Parker returns to live with Aunt May after a wondrous and inspiring experience with the Avengers. He begins to slip into his identity whole-heartedly as Spider-Man under the guidance of Tony Stark but must prove his mettle when the lethal Vulture threatens everything close to him. The time to step up as a real hero seems to have arrived.
3. Justice League
Director: Zack Snyder
Cast: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller
Initial release: November 16, 2017 (Denmark)
This is going to be one hell of a powerhouse movie in the superhero genre. This time, we see Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg together. According to the storyline revealed as of now, Batman recruits a team to take down a dangerous enemy and that’s where the action begins. Can’t wait for more fired-up action from the DC universe.
4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Director: James Gunn
Cast: Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana
Initial release: April 25, 2017 (Italy)
The Guardians of the Galaxy are back to traveling across the cosmos in this Marvel Comics adaptation. They aid Peter Quill in finding out more about his true parentage while struggling to stick together. It’s time to meet the team’s extraordinary characters again in this highly anticipated sequel saga.
5. Dunkirk
Directors: Christopher Nolan, Leslie Norman
Cast: Tom Hardy, Harry Styles, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance
Initial release: July 21, 2017 (USA)
Based on real events, this miraculous tale revolves a group of allied soldiers from Britain, Belgium, Canada, and France, stranded on the Dunkirk beaches as the German army surrounds them during World War 2. Their rescue goes down as one of the greatest in history, saving members of the army from a state of capture, torture and defeat.
6. Baywatch
Director: Seth Gordon
Cast: Zac Efron, Dwayne Johnson, Priyanka Chopra
Initial release: May 10, 2017 (Philippines)
This one has been the buzz ever since it hit the news. The reason? Priyanka Chopra plays the villain in the remake of the hit TV series. Obviously, we’re all looking forward to seeing the actress embody a full-fledged character in the west. The story revolves around two lifeguards as they save their beloved bay from a criminal threat.
7. Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge
Directors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg
Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Javier Bardem, Kaya Scodelario
Initial release: May 26, 2017 (Italy)
Captain Jack Sparrow can’t stay away for too long from trouble. The notorious pirate returns with a brand new adventure in the midst of dangerous waters. He gets into nasty trouble again, when deadly ghost pirates escape from the Devil’s Triangle and intend to kill everyone at sea if he fails to find a special artefact that gives the owner complete control over the seas.
