2023 has been a banner year for cinema, with a star-studded lineup of directors like Wes Anderson, Ridley Scott, Martin Scorsese, and Christopher Nolan gracing the big screen. Not to be outdone, other industry favorites like Greta Gerwig, Ari Aster, James Mangold, and Taika Waititi have also returned with a diverse array of genres. With so much happening, it’s easy to lose track. That’s why we at HITPLAY have put together this comprehensive guide to film release dates, including delayed films and streaming options.
The Last of the COVID-Delayed Blockbusters
Delayed films due to the COVID-19 pandemic are finally getting their moment in the spotlight. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and DC’s The Flash have both been postponed five times but are now thrilling audiences. 2023 is not just about playing catch-up; it’s also a year of cinematic evolution.
Marvel and DC Navigate New Chapters
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has ushered in its Phase 5 with sequels like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and The Marvels. On the DC front, Warner Bros. has released the final projects under former DC Films president Walter Hamada, including Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Blue Beetle. New CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran are steering the ship now, and according to Gunn, fans will hear more about their future plans soon.
A Year to Remember for Horror Fans
Horror enthusiasts have had a field day this year. Blumhouse set the tone with M3gan in January, followed by M. Night Shyamalan’s Knock at the Cabin in February. March saw the release of Scream VI, and April welcomed the long-anticipated Evil Dead Rise. October went by with David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist sequel and the 10th installment of the Saw franchise, Saw X.
Animation Takes Center Stage
The animation genre has been nothing short of spectacular this year. Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been a box office hit, while other notable releases include Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Pixar’s Elemental, and the upcoming Disney’s Wish.
No Star Wars, but Plenty of Adventure
While 2023 is devoid of a new Star Wars film, Lucasfilm has compensated with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, marking Harrison Ford’s final appearance as the iconic adventurer.
Films That Dominated Conversations
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer have been the talk of the town. Timothée Chalamet is set to play Willy Wonka in a November musical, and The Hunger Games is back with a prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
What’s Coming Up: A Glimpse into the Future
Films Expected in 2023
- Coyote vs. Acme
- Cuckoo
- Havoc
- Nightbitch
- Red One
- Road House
- Spaceman
- The Old Guard 2
- Unfrosted
Films Confirmed for 2024
- Night Swim – January 5, 2024
- The Underdoggs – January 26, 2024
- Madame Web – February 14, 2024
- Argylle – February 2, 2024
- Drive-Away Dolls – February 23, 2024
- The Fall Guy – March 1, 2024
- Kung Fu Panda 4 – March 8, 2024
- A Quiet Place: Day One – March 8, 2024
- Dune: Part Two – March 15, 2024
- Mickey 17 – March 29, 2024
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2 – March 29, 2024
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – April 12, 2024
- Challengers – April 26, 2024
- Furiosa – May 24, 2024
- Garfield – May 24, 2024
- IF – May 24, 2024
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – May 24, 2024
- The Watchers – June 7, 2024
- Ballerina – June 7, 2024
- Inside Out 2 – June 14, 2024
- Twisters – July 19, 2024
- Deadpool 3 – July 26, 2024
- Trap (New M. Night Shyamalan film) – August 2, 2024
- Untitled Alien Film directed by Fede Álvarez – August 16, 2024
- Speak No Evil – August 9, 2024
- Kraven the Hunter – August 30, 2024
- Beetlejuice 2 – September 6, 2024
- Transformers One – September 13, 2024
- Untitled Monkey Paw Productions Horror/Thriller – September 27, 2024
- Joker: Folie à Deux – October 4, 2024
- Venom 3 – November 8, 2024
- Gladiator 2 – November 22, 2024
- Wicked: Part 1 – November 27, 2024
- Karate Kid Sequel – December 13, 2024
- The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim – December 13, 2024
- Mufasa: The Lion King – December 20, 2024
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – December 20, 2024
- Untitled Jordan Peele Film – December 25, 2024
Films Confirmed for 2025
M3GAN 2.0 – January 17, 2025
Captain America: Brave New World – February 14, 2025
Snow White – March 21, 2025
Minecraft (Live-Action) – April 4, 2025
The Exorcist: Deceiver – April 18, 2025
Fantastic Four – May 2, 2025
Mission: Impossible 8 – AKA Dead Reckoning Part Two – May 23, 2025
Elio – June 13, 2025
How to Train Your Dragon (Live-Action) – June 13, 2025
Moana (Live-Action) – June 27, 2025
The Black Phone 2 – June 27, 2025
Untitled Sony Spider-Man Film – June 27, 2025
Superman: Legacy – July 11, 2025
Thunderbolts – July 25, 2025
The Batman Part II – October 3, 2025
Untitled animated Avatar: The Last Airbender Film – October 10, 2025
Blade – November 7, 2025
Avatar 3 – December 19, 2025
Films Confirmed for 2026 and Beyond
- Avengers: The Kang Dynasty – May 1, 2026
- Untitled Star Wars Film – May 22, 2026
- Untitled Star Wars Film – December 18, 2026
- Avengers: Secret Wars – May 7, 2027
- Untitled Star Wars Film – December 17, 2027
- Avatar 4 – December 21, 2029
- Avatar 5 – December 19, 2031
We’ll keep this page updated with the latest release information, so you’ll always know where to catch these films, whether in theaters or on streaming platforms. All nationwide releases for 2023 are marked, but some may be available in fewer theaters and on VOD, so always double-check your viewing options.
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