Re-Porter Blog 2021 Summer Movie Season - Month 2 Preview (July 2021)

 

Hot and Ready!!! Widows, Ninjas, Explorers, and Toons Set To Fire Up The July Box Office

By Brandon Porter

Welcome to July followers. It was really awesome to see the thetrical experience return to a sense of normalcy this past month. July however can really kick things into high gear. Films that are primed to thrill audiences will also look to make their mark as a sign that movies are back in their rightful place. Let's breakdown the madness headed our way in month 2. 

The Forever Purge (Universal Pictures, July 2nd)

Open Season

After years of bloodshed, a climbing bodycount, government corruption and literal anarchy, the annual purge has been discontinued allowing the country to move into an era where innocent people don't have to look over their shoulder in fear of death from random purgers. Unfortunately, one small texas town isn't quite ready to let go of the past. When a group of bystanders are being hunted by a pro-purge militia, they must band together to survive one last night of chaos that is now a relic of the past. The final installment of the horror dystopian series, the siren may have signal the end, but to some the past is harder to let go. Witness a full on out with a bang finale when The Forever Purge comes to theaters this Friday. 

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Marvel Studios' Black Widow (Marvel Studios, July 9th)

Widow Bites Back

Natasha Romanoff has always had a shady past, but now that past has come back to tear down everything she holds dear. After her part in the Airport brawl in Germany, Nat disappears to find herself. Instead, she finds a relic from her murderous past returning. She'll need all the help she can get and she may have found it with her family who have all come back together to have her back. Where will this road lead her and will she and everyone she loves survive the ordeal? Serving as the first theatrical MCU entry in 2 years, this spy action thriller aims to return the Marvel heroverse to the cineplex in explosive fashion. Watch this OG avenger finally get her chance to shine when Black Widow arrives in theater and Disney + on July 9th.

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Space Jam: A New Legacy (Warner Animation Group/Warner Bros. Pictures, July 16th)

Time To Slam Now

LeBron James has gone up against some of the toughest competitors on the court. But nothing will prepare him for this. After getting sucked into the Warner Serververse, LeBron has to assemble a team that is compiled of the legendary Looney Tunes to play in a basketball game to save his son who has been kidnapped by a Rogue AI. Well LeBron come in the clutch or miss his shot at freedom. A spiritual sequel to the 1996 sports animated comedy, LeBron James following the steps of Michael Jordan in this zany and action packed hardwood battle. Get ready to lace em up when Space Jam A New Legacy slams in the theaters on July 16th

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Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (Paramount Pictures/Skydance, July 23rd)

Way of The Ninja

Little is known about the silent warrior affiliated with the military organization known as G.I. Joe. His identity was secret and his past was unknown…until now. Coming from nothing, this lowly fish handler goes on a life-changing journey where he discovers himself and truly becomes the hero he was always meant to be. Henry Golding is the silent ninja that became one of G.I. Joe’s most iconic heroes in a prequel/reboot of the cinematic franchise. Experience the birth of a hero when Snake Eyes: G.I Joe Origins hits cinemas on July 23

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Jungle Cruise (Walt Disney Studios, July 30th)

Jungle Fever

What happens when you put a headstrong and stubborn explorer with an egotistical con man with a struggling boat tour on an adventure together? A wild and perilous good time. In a journey to find the fountain of youth, these two individuals must learn to work together to make it through the perils of the Amazon unknown. Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt set sail in the latest adventure from Disney live action. Experienced the terror, humor, an explosive action of the worlds most unpredictable boat tour. Be prepared to set sail what a journey to the backside of water when Jungle Cruise ports in the theaters on July 30th.

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So many big time films on the way make this a huge month for theaters and moviegoers. Be on the lookout for the release of these movies and more throughout the month. Have a wonderful and safe July 4th weekend.