Happy New Year Followers!!! I hope your first day of 2019 has gone well. A new year brings new beginnings, new goals and of course new movies. And boy does this year have an insane roster of flicks!!!! It seems every month is gonna bring a potentially awesome cinematic hit!!! There is so much to go over so let's not waste any more time. In this post, we will highlight the top storylines heading into 2019 and we'll close out with my top 10 upcoming movies for 2019. Buckle up cause we are in for a wild rundown.
Top Storylines for 2019
Hollywood has long tried to successfully adapt popular anime properties into live action. Unfortunately, the majority of all of them fail miserably making the task all the more taxing. This year, two films will try their best to break that streak. Alita Battle Angel, due out in February, brings the popular manga to life with the help of producers Jon Landau and James Cameron as well as director Robert Rodriguez. The unique visual style and fast-paced action and flair make this an intriguing film heading into the new year. But the biggest and probably the most anticipated movie in all of this is Warner Bros' live-action Pokemon film Detective Pikachu which has Ryan Reynolds in the title role. Serving as the first-ever live action Pokemon film, the expectations are high to turn this into a fun and heartfelt movie. If all goes well, these films could not only establish new franchises but also show that live action anime adaptations can be quality and worth the price of admission.
It may be an understatement that this year has a plethora of blockbusters in their lineup. The majority of which belong to the mouse house. Marvel, Lucasfilm, Disney Animation Studios, Disney Live Action, and Pixar have some of the year's most anticipated films and promise to dominate the silver screen all year long. One thing for sure, there will be plenty of magic in store for moviegoers in the coming months.
2019 will see the conclusion of the current era of two current eras of massive franchises. The MCU will wrap up Phase 3 with part 2 of The Russo Brothers' Avengers Infinity War story. Then in December, the Skywalker Saga will conclude with Star Wars Episode 9 which will pick up the story after 2017's The Last Jedi and close the book on the sequel trilogy. Both these franchises have thrilled audiences throughout the decade and will now take their final bow and make way for the next generation heading into the next decade.
Over the past few years, the horror genre is having a mini-renaissance. 2018 will look to keep that momentum going with several potential showstoppers. Get Out director Jordan Peele sets to mess with moviegoers minds again with the trippy and unsettling thriller Us. September also sees the return of the Losers club in the highly anticipated follow up to the 2017 phenomenon. With so many movies set to come out this year, it's good to know that horror fans will have plenty to look forward to. Hope you got a blanket.
Now Let's Get Into My Top 10 Upcoming Movies for the Year 2019
Oh, Captian My Captian
Star Squad member Carol Danvers has dedicated her life to maintaining order in the cosmos. But strange occurrences have caused her to remember a life that she never thought she had. She now begins a journey to discover her roots and to be the hero she was destined to be. Brie Larson leads the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as she put on the costume of Carol Danvers in the Studio's first ever female lead superhero movie. With the world still reeling from Thanos Purge, backup is soon to come when Captain Marvel arrives in theaters this March.
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Journey's End
An entire universe silenced with a snap of a finger, the Mightiest Heroes on the planet beaten broken and lost, and the Fate of the ones they call family all but uncertain. With the universe Sue reeling after Thanos's Purge, The Avengers find themselves on the wrong side of History as half of all living creatures on the planet Earth and around the Galaxy were turned to dust. In order to save the people they've lost, Earth's Mightiest Heroes must stand together and set things right in the emotional finale of the current era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The journey comes to an end when Avengers Endgame comes to theaters on April 26th
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Diamond In The Rough
Riff raff, street rat, and the owner of a magic lamp. Based on the Beloved 1992 animated classic, Walt Disney Studios brings one of the Disney Renaissance's most treasured stories to life from Director Guy Ritchie starring Mena Moussoud, Naomi Scott, and Will Smith as the Genie. Enter a whole new world when Aladdin hits theaters this memorial day.
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Long Live The King
Massive beasts have begun to surface looking to reclaim their kingdom. The only thing standing in the way of Earth's destruction is the protector known as Godzilla. This battle of the titans will pit Godzilla against Rodan, Mothra, and the fearsome King Gidora. Beast run rampant in a battle for the ages when Godzilla King of the Monsters arrives in theaters May 31st.
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Unleash The Beast
"Sometimes when you cage the beast...the beast gets angry." No matter the timeline, those words ring true. Heavily affected by the entity inside her, Jean Gray's mental limits are tested and the results could destroy her and the ones closes to her. The final chapter in the current X-Men franchise arrives to burn everything down when Dark Phoenix hits theaters in early June.
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To Insanity And A Blonde
Is it possible to top a classic? According to Pixar, without question. After the emotional third chapter, Woody, Jessie, Buzz, and the gang are back for another adventure. New friends and new challenges await these beloved characters when Toy Story 4 hits theaters on June 22nd
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Here is Another One Just Cuz
Here is Another One Just Cuz
Hakuna Matata
The music, the emotions, the characters, the film that defined a generation returns to the big screen in the highly anticipated live-action adaptation from Director Jon Favreau. Take your place and relive the wonder of one of Disney's greatest cinematic achievements when The Lion King comes to theaters on July 19th.
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Swinging On Home
To be honest, it seems hard to talk about this movie without possibly giving away spoilers for Endgame. None the less Marvel and Sony deliver the latest installment of the MCU as Peter Parker embarks on his next big mission. The future for the Web-slinger takes shape when Spider-Man Far From Home arrives in July.
Tom Holland Debuts His New Spidey Suit
Back in Black
The next chapter in the sci-fi action comedy sees the hunt for alien scum go global. Director F Gary Gray ushers in a new era for the series with stars Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth donning the iconic look. Get ready for a new dose of intergalactic mayhem when Men in Black International arrives this summer.
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Spark of Hope
The epic conclusion of the Skywalker saga arrives in the 3rd chapter of the sequel trilogy. With the Resistance now inspired by the selfless act of heroism from Luke Skywalker at the hands of the First Order and their new supreme leader Ben Solo, the fight continues in the official closing installment of the current era of Star Wars. The force will be in full effect when Star Wars Episode 9 arrives in cinemas on December 20th.
We got one insane year ahead of us at the cineplex!!! So many incredible films on the horizon. Some of which weren't even mentioned in this post. I hope your year at the movies is full of wonder and excitement. Have a great day to you all and welcome to 2019.
