10 most anticipated movie releases of the year

A Quiet Place Part II

A Quiet Place Part II is a 2021 American science fiction horror film directed by John Krasinski and written by Krasinski, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. The film is a sequel to 2018's A Quiet Place and stars Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe, reprising their roles from the first film, along with Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou. The plot follows the Abbott family as they continue to survive in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monsters that hunt by sound. The film was originally set to be released in March 2020 but was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finally released in 2021.

Dune

Dune is a 2020 American epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Villeneuve, Eric Roth, and Jon Spaihts. The film is based on the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert and is the first of a planned two-part adaptation. The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, David Dastmalchian, Chang Chen and Jason Momoa. The plot is set in the distant future and revolves around a young nobleman named Paul Atreides, who must navigate politics, religion, and a deadly desert to lead his people to victory in a war for control of a valuable resource known as "spice." The film was released in theaters in December 2020 but was also available for streaming on HBO Max in the United States for a limited time, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

No Time to Die

No Time to Die is the 25th James Bond film, produced by Eon Productions and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. The film stars Daniel Craig in his fifth and final portrayal of the fictional MI6 agent James Bond, as well as Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, and Jeffrey Wright all reprising their roles from previous films. The film also stars Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, and Ana de Armas in new roles. The plot follows Bond as he comes out of retirement to help his friend Felix Leiter, who has been kidnapped and needs help to rescue a scientist held captive by a dangerous criminal organization. The film was originally set to be released in April 2020 but was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finally released in 2021.

Black Widow

Black Widow is a 2021 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film is produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is directed by Cate Shortland and written by Eric Pearson. The film stars Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, alongside Florence Pugh, David Harbour, O-T Fagbenle, William Hurt, and Rachel Weisz. The plot follows Natasha Romanoff as she confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. The film was released in May 2021.

The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad is a 2021 American superhero film based on the DC Comics team of the same name. The film is directed and written by James Gunn, and it is a reboot and a sequel to the 2016 film Suicide Squad. The film stars an ensemble cast including Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, and Michael Rooker. The plot follows Amanda Waller, who assembles a team of dangerous criminals to execute high-risk missions in exchange for reduced sentences. The team is sent to a remote island where they must battle a powerful villain known as "The Thinker" and his army of monstrous creatures. The film was released in August 2021.

The French Dispatch

The French Dispatch is a 2021 American comedy-drama film directed and written by Wes Anderson. The film is an ensemble piece and features an ensemble cast of Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Timothée Chalamet, Lyna Khoudri, Jeffrey Wright, Mathieu Amalric, Stephen Park, Benicio del Toro, Léa Seydoux, and Elisabeth Moss. The film is a collection of stories set in a fictional French suburb, and it explores themes of freedom, loyalty and sacrifice through the eyes of journalists and police officers. The film was released in September 2021.

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is a 2021 American supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves. The film is a sequel to 2013's The Conjuring and 2016's The Conjuring 2, and it is the eighth installment in the Conjuring Universe franchise. The film stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, who reprise their roles as Lorraine and Ed Warren. The plot follows the Warrens as they investigate the case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, a man who was accused of murder and claimed that he was possessed by a demon at the time of the crime. The film explores the first court case in the United States where the defense attempted to prove that the defendant was innocent by reason of demonic possession. The film was released in June 2021.

Halloween Kills

Halloween Kills is a 2021 American slasher film directed by David Gordon Green and written by Green, Danny McBride and Scott Teems. The film is a sequel to 2018's Halloween and serves as the twelfth installment in the Halloween franchise. The film stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Kyle Richards, and Nick Castle, all reprising their roles from the 2018 film, along with new cast members including Anthony Michael Hall and Nancy Stephens. The plot follows Laurie Strode as she continues to confront Michael Myers, who has escaped from custody and returns to Haddonfield to continue his killing spree on Halloween night. The film was originally set to be released on October 16, 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release date was moved to October 2021.

1. The Eternals

The Eternals is a 2021 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics race of the same name. The film is produced by Marvel Studios and directed by Chloe Zhao. The film stars an ensemble cast including Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Lia McHugh, Don Lee, and Kit Harington. The plot follows the Eternals, a group of immortal beings who have lived on Earth for thousands of years, as they must come out of hiding to protect humanity from their evil counterparts, the Deviants. The film also explores the love story between Ikaris, a leader of the Eternals, and Sersi, a member of the group who can manipulate matter. The film was released in November 2021.

A Space Odyssey: Monolith.

A Space Odyssey: Monolith is not a movie that has been officially announced by any studio or production company. It may be a reference to a hypothetical sequel or spin-off to the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick and written by Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke. The original film is considered a landmark in science fiction cinema and is famous for its enigmatic and abstract nature. It dealt with various themes such as human evolution, artificial intelligence, and extraterrestrial life, and it featured a mysterious black monolith as a recurring motif. There is no information about any new projects or continuation of the story of this movie, so it is uncertain if a "A Space Odyssey: Monolith" will ever be made.