With all the announcements about the amazing new remakes and sequels coming to cinema veeeery soon, it’s hard to keep up with what film is coming out when.
From the classic Disney remakes to the Planet Of tThe Apes returning to the big screen, Closer gives you the low-down on the 2017 movies you do not want to miss...
A new years means the start of an incredible year of blockbusters!
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - live action remake!
After other successful Disney princess remakes, From Maleficent to The Jungle Book, a remake of another Disney classic is coming our way and we couldn’t think of anyone better to play Belle than Emma Watson.
New concept, new bedazzling special effects, but the same Disney classic with fairytale romance and an award-winning soundtrack. We're in!
**RELEASE DATE: March 2017. **
War of the the Planet of the Apes
Ceaser returns and the apes go to war. These apes just keep getting scarier! Check out the chilling teaser trailer if you dare…
RELEASE DATE: July 2017.
Jumanji
Blockbuster hit Jumanji is back with a star-studded cast including Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black and Nick Jonas! Production decided to not rename the remake as a tribute to Robin Williams. The plot follows a very different storyline as four teenagers in detention are sucked into the game and take ‘avatar’ forms of themselves to locate a jewel. Remind yourself on why the family favourite needs a reboot by watching a clip from the original movie with the legendry Robin Williams!
RELEASE DATE: August 2017.
Despicable Me 3
The adorable minions are back and with their boss Gru and his adopted children. The villain everyone loves is voiced by the brilliant Steve Carell. Kristen Wiig is also retuning as the quirky Lucy. This time round Trey Parker joins the cast as Balthazar Bratt who plans for world domination. Just to make your day, watch a clip of the lovable minions.
**RELEASE DATE: June 2017. **
Pitch Perfect 3
Aca-exuse me?
Yes they are back and even though their characters have graduated Anna Kendrick, Britney Snow, Anna Camp, Haliee Steinfeld and the hilarious Rebel Wilson have confirmed their return for the sequel. Bring on the rip-offs, rap battles and medleys! Remind yourself of why the Bellas’ are so great by watching their brilliant final performance when they world the World A cappella singing competition in their second movie.
RELEASE DATE: August 2017.
Cars 3
Another trilogy is coming to the big screen as Pixar favourite Cars returns. Take a another trip down Radiator Springs and join Lightning Mcqueen and Mater for more fun, adventures and racing! Get your tissues at the ready as we relive one of Disney Pixar’s magic moments that made us fall in love with the first film!
RELEASE DATE: Summer 2017.
Wonder Woman
Finally some girl power is added to the Marvel Universe as Wonder Woman gets her own movie after her cameo appearance in Batman VS Superman! The Amazon princess becomes a super-powerful fighter and joins the soldiers in World War 1 after leaving her island full of women.
Fifty Shades Darker
Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele are back just in time for Valentines Day. Saucy! Christian Grey rekindles his romance with Anna Steele but figures from Grey’s shadowy past threaten to destroy any hope they have.
Brace yourself for the pretty steamy trailer, that includes an extremly sexy shower scenes and a blast from Christian's past.
**RELEASE DATE: Valentines Day 2017. Perfect. **
Furious 8
Set in the exotic locations of Rio and Dubai, the cast currently consists of Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Lucas Black, Scott Eastwood, Kurt Russell and Jason Statham. Get ready for some super fast paced wheel-spinning action...
**RELEASE DATE: April 2017. **
Spider Man: Homecoming
Another adaptation about the iconic Marvel hero Spiderman, but this time round Tom Holland is at the helm. Follow Tom as Peter Parker who tries to fight crime while also going to high school.
You can also look out for Robert Downey Junior who will also make an appearance as Iron Man. Eeeeeeek!
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2
Chris Pratt graces our screens once again as Star-Lord. Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Drax the Destroyer and Gamora will all be in the sequel. Based on the Marvel comics, the gang struggle to keep their family together as they travel through the universe and find out about Star-Lord’s parents.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
After a long while, Johnny Depp is back as Captain Jack Sparrow and he faces a brand new adventure.
He faces an old nemesis Captain Salazar who is out to get him and every other pirate at sea.
Will Jack be able to find the legendary Trident of Poseidon and defeat him? We’ll have to wait and sea...(geddit)!
**RELEASE DATE: May 2017. **
Thor: Ragnarok
The beautiful Chris Hemsworth returns as Marvel superhero Thor, swooooon.
The third film of the franchise also stars Tom Hiddleston and Idris Elba. Double swooon.
Director F. Gary Gray says it will be “most adventurous and most ‘out there’ of all the Marvel movies”. No other avengers are set to star in Thor’s film next October, but keep an eye out just in case. Why is Thor the best Avenger you ask? No one has the same power he does.
Baywatch
Definitely one to watch just for Zac Efron, who transformed himself into even more of a beefcake for the role!
Other people in the cast include Dwayne Johnson, Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff. Who would have thought they would do a remake? Check out what Zac Efron has to say about starring in the remake alongside Dwayne Johnson.
**RELEASE DATE: May 2017. **
World War Z 2
Brad Pitt returns as former United Nations employee Gerry Lane with more zombies face as they topple armies, governments and of course threaten all humanity.
Remind yourself of the carnage here:
RELEASE DATE: June 2017. (Not confirmed)
Kong: Skull Island
The terrifying ape is back and out for Tom Hiddleson, Brie Larson and Samuel L Jackson who find him on an unknown island in the Pacific Ocean.
**RELEASE DATE: March/April 2017. **
Transformers: The Last Knight
Coming up to its fifth film now, Megatron still can’t be alive surely? Not if Optimus Prime has anything to do with it anyway. The Autobots return to defend poor and defenceless earth from the Decepticons. Mark Wahlberg and Stanley Tucci reprise their roles from Age of Extinction in the Michael Bay film.
**RELEASE DATE: June/July 2017. **
Dunkirk
Written and directed by the legendary Christopher Nolan, who was the mastermind behind Inception, Dunkirk tells tells the story of the famous Dunkirk evacuation, where allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.
The film also stars the one and only Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh and Cillian Murphy (y'know from Peaky Blinders).
Oh and Harry Styles is starring in it as well, in case you weren't up to speed.
**RELEASE DATE: July 2017. **
The Lego Batman Movie
What else can you do if you’ve done a Batman and Lego Movie? Batman needs to save Gotham (lego) City from the Joker’s who has taken over. Good for children, Batman fans and Lego fans!
RELEASE DATE: February 2017.
Power Rangers
A children’s favourite is being reinvented as five teenagers Zack, Kimberly, Billy, Trini, and Jason from the small town of Angel Grove become Power Rangers and must fight against an alien force led by archenemy Rita Repulsa.
**RELEASE DATE: March/April 2017. **
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