Re-Porter Blog: Top 10 Upcoming Films for 2024

Welcome Followers to Day 1 of 365!!! 2024 is here and the excitement for what is coming our way is immense. The landscape of Hollywood is radically different just a year removed from 2023. It will be interesting to see how things play out but the amount of silver screen content on the horizon has me giddy for what is to come. There is a lot to cover but lets begin with our top storylines heading into 2024 before diving into my personal list of films you should be on the lookout for in the new year.

The 2023 WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strikes had a significant impact on the 2024 film slate with several high profile projects originally set for this year being pushed back to 2025. In addition to that, the dry returns at the box office in the later portion of last year puts into question which films in 2024 will ultimately break the $1 million dollar mark.  Here's hoping things can get back to semi-normal as we progress through the rest of the new year.

For the first time since 2017, Kong and the simeians of the Planet of the Apes franchise find themselves front and center as two of 2024s biggest Hollywood events. Kong teams with his former foe Godzilla in Kong x Godzilla The New Empire while a new generation of apes takes center stage in Kingdom of the Planet of The Apes. Both of these films have a ton of potential to be showstoppers when the eventually hit theaters. There are some roaring good times ahead for these "apetastic" offerings.

Does anyone truly know what they're doing when they get into something they believe they're ready for? Going in wet behind the ears or worse being unprepared for what lies ahead can be a stressful situation. 2 2024 films will tackle people who get more than they bargained for when they are called upon to step up and be heroes. Matthew Vaughn's Argylle sees shy and introverted author Elly Conway thrust into the world of spies while David Leitch's The Fall Guy sees a past his prime stuntman pushing himself to the limit in his search for the action star that is important to the survival of his ex-girlfriend's movie. Will they rise to the challenge or will they falter and suffer a brutal end?

Superhero films took a huge hit last year in terms of its standing in pop culture. Heavyweights like Marvel and DC really struggled in terms of delivering quality content with the exception of a few bright spots. 2024 sees both studios  taking semi-hiatuses. The MCU will only have 1 lone film releasing this year which is the much anticipated Deadpool 3 while DC is busy shifting its focus to the inevitable launch of James Gunn's DCU. There will still be some superhero releases coming in 2024 such as 3 films from Sony's Shared Spider-Man Universe, and the sequel to 2019's Joker as part of the DC Elseworld brand. Overall though, the mainline brands look to be taking a step back to restraigize and come back stronger and more focused later. It may be for the best. Looking forward to seeing how it all plays out in this unofficial gap year for the genre's big players. 

Now let's dive into my 10 movies I cannot wait to see in 2024

 #1

Page Master

Imagination is a powerful tool especially when you're an author. It allows you to manifest worlds that people only dream of. But what if your fictional world somehow has convenient parallels to the real world particularly that of the world of international espionage. Acclaimed author Elly Conway finds herself tangled in the web of a war in the shadows when it is revealed that the stories written in her novels are actually coming true. Unsure if its sheer coincidence or prophecy, Conway and her undercover agent Aiden must survive the onslaught of chaos coming their way to ensure she lives to write another day. Matthew Vaungh prepares to take audiences on a twisty action adventure filled with humor, mayhem, and most importantly, an adorable cat in a backpack. Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L Jackson, Ariana DeBose, Bryan Cranston, and John Cena healing an all star cast in the ultimate date movie for the season of love. You want to read every inch of this pageturner when Argylle arrives in cinemas on February 2nd.

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#2

For The Fighters

Paul Atreides is now facing a new challenge following the complete eradication of his family on Arrakkis. Now allied with the Fremen, Paul must learn their ways and become the leader he is destined to become. Chaos, violence, and the fate of all who follow him hang in the balance as the flames of war turn the planet into a hellscape of sand and blood. The next installment in Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Hubert’s epic sci-fi novel prepares to bring full-tilt chaos in what is described as a large-scale action thriller. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya. Rebecca Ferguson, and Javier Bardem all return alongside Austin Butler, Christopher Walken, and Florence Pugh in one of 2024 most anticipated cinematic events. The rise of the fighters begins when Dune Part 2 releases in theaters on March 1st.

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#3

Ice, Ice, Scary

Everyone knows that New York can have some scorching summers. But this summer promises to be one of the most "chilling" yet. On what is supposed to be one of the hottest days of the summer of the year, New York has now been engulfed with a deadly aura of ice and frost. The culprit is an ancient entity known as the Death Chill who has the devastating ability to litterly freeze its victims to death. With the survival of the big apple hanging in the balance, the Ghostbusters, fresh off of their reactivation years prior, must answer the call to unfreeze their home and thaw out the threat that threatens those around them. Followup to 2021's legacy sequel, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon, Celeste O'Connor and Paul Rudd return alongside original cast members Ernie Hudson, Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd in the next chapter of this new phase in the Ghostbusters cinematic franchise. Bust out the jackets for this ghostly hunt when Ghostbusters Frozen Empire arrives on March 29th.

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#4

Monstars

Years have past since Kong returned to his place of origin. There he has thrived with little to no resistance or challenge. But that may soon change thanks to the arrival of an unexpected new adversary. Known simply as Scar King, this massive but immensely powerful ape seems poised to push Kong to his limit in every facet of the imagination. Luckily for Kong, it appears he won't be walking into this fight on his own thanks to the reemergence of a former foe turned ally. The next chapter in Legendary's Monsterverse, Kong and Godzilla now find themselves on the same side as they face one of the Monsterverse's most terrifying enemies. It's a whole new empire on the horizon when Godzilla x Kong The New Empire stomps into theaters on April 12th

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#5

Out Here Stuntin

The film industry is cutthroat to the core. This leaves very little room for relationship or coddeling. Unfortunately, sometimes circumstances bring people together. New director Jody is trying to get her blockbuster film off the ground which is stressful enough already. But the job becomes more difficult when one of the crew members is her ex-boyfriend Colt Seavers who is serving as the film's primary stuntman. When the star of the film turns up missing, Colt goes on a more-than-he-bargined-for mission to save the production and the career of the girl he still has feelings for. David Leitch opens up the 2024 Summer Movie Season with an action comedy that hits close to home knowing his beginnings as a stunt performer himself. Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, and Winston Duke headline an explosive action thriller filled with laughs, action and plenty of tension between former lovers. Watch the fireworks fly when The Fall Guy arrives in theaters on May 3rd.

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#6

Kingdom on The Rise

3 centuries have passed since the release of the devastating ALZ-113 virus. The act of playing god has backfired on humanity with them being regressed to near extinction while their simien counterparts have take the mantle of being the dominant species on the planet. Following in the teachings of legendary ape liberator Ceaser, a new generation of apes are on the cusp of shaping the future of their world and what this kingdom will represent for all of ape and human kind. Set 300 years after the events of 2017s War for The Planet of The Apes, Maze Runner director Wes Ball ushers in the next chapter of the iconic sci-fi franchise with a new set of characters that could potentially bring the series closer to the timeline of the original 1960s series. A new era is dawning for earth when Kingdom of the Planet of The Apes arives in cinemas on Memorial Day weekend.

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#7

High Emotion

Riley is growing up so fast. Having finally adjusted to her new home, it seems like thing are finally going to be peaceful for Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust right?..right?! Fresh off Riley's 13th birthday, the emotions within Riley find that they are about to get some new residents that will make their command center more crowded and chaotic. Nearly a decade after the Academy Award winning film, Pixar Animation Studios transports audiences back into Riley's subconscious to reunite with her OG emotions as well as her new residents that will make this new phase of growing up quite the emotional roller coaster. Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, and Phyllis Smith all return alongside Tony Hale as Fear, Liza Lapira as Disgust, and Maya Hawke as new emotion Axiety and all of her extensive baggage. It's about to get real crowed in here when Inside Out 2 arrives in theaters on June 14th.

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#8

Not A Peep

The day that saw an astroid arrive on Earth and unleash the alien invaders upon the world is a day that is etched into the memory of every human being that has ever survived an up close encounter with the deadly assailants. We know the story about what happened with the Abbott family on the day they arrived. But the real question is: Wht about others? The next installment of John Krasinski's sci-fi post apocalyptic series, A Quiet Place Day One tells the story of the invasion of the sound seeking alien menaces from a new prospective and from new characters. Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and returning from A Quiet Place Part II Djimon Hounsou headline spinoff prequel that will add more context to a world thrown into chaos. The world will forever be changed when A Quiet Place Day One arrives in ciemas on June 28th

#9

Till All Are 1

The war between the autobots and descepticons is one that spans eons. We've seen the battles between the warring factions. But we've never seen these characters or Cybertron in the time before the war that eventually brought them to us. Before they were bitter enemies on opposite sides of the war, Optimus and Megatron shared a common interest in the safety and prosperity of Cybertron. The question now is: What drove them apart? Paramount Pictures and Hasbro invite you to experience the untold story of the Transformers that is unlike anything you've seen on the big screen. Serving as the first theatrical Transformers film since the 1986 film, Transformers One stars Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Hamm, and Laurence Fishburne in the definitive origin story of one of the most beloved characters in ever grace the screen. Be ready to roll out when Transformers One arrives in theaters on September 13th.

#10

Once and Future King

The pride lands have been ruled benevolently by Simba since he overthrew his uncle and claimed his rightful place as king. We all know the story about the rise of Simba as leader of the pride lands. A story we don't know is that of the one who came before. Set before the events of the 2019 live action film, Director Barry Jenkins tells the untold story of Mufasa as he makes his rise from young cub to king of everything the light touches. Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of one of Disney's greatest tales when Mufasa: The Lion King roars into theaters on December 20th.

So much is coming our way in 2024 and I hope you are as excited as I am. Be sure to check out these films plus others throughout the year. Have a wonder New Years Day and welcome to Day 1 of 2024