What to watch in summer 2024: expected Hollywood films

This summer, according to all forecasts, will be unusual for film distribution. Studios have postponed many premieres to 2025, assuring that next year will be the year when movie theaters return. Big-budget comic book makers have paused production due to recent slow numbers, and some big franchises are simply skipping the summer. Dune: Part Two was released in March, and Joker: Madness for Two is scheduled for early October. But that doesn't mean there won't be other opportunities to check out the movie theater. The release schedule includes comedies, horror films, romantic comedies and cartoons. In this review, learn more about the interesting premieres of this summer.

"Watchers", June 7

The directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan, daughter of the master of suspense M. Night Shyamalan. The plot revolves around a young girl who goes deep into the forest and becomes trapped in a strange house, which is being watched by mysterious creatures. Every morning, residents of the home line up to be inspected, leading to horrifying scenes, judging by the released trailer. Starring Dakota Fanning.

"Bad Boys to the End", June 7

The second film adaptation in the franchise that began in the 90s from director duo Adil El Arabi and Bilal Fall, following Bad Boys for Life (2020). Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett. This time they were accompanied on the set by Tiffany Haddish, Eric Dane, Joe Pantoliano, Ray Seehorn and others. The first film by El Arabi and Fallah rebooted the story about two irrepressible policemen, which had faded over the years, and fans are sure that the second work of the directors will be no worse.

“I'm not a killer,” June 7

Glenn Powell is now seizing the moment and taking full advantage of his popularity, landing roles in action comedies after last year's hit Anyone But You. Richard Linklater's new creation tells the story of Gary (Powell), who is involved in police operations to catch those who hire hitmen. His work requires him to constantly reincarnate - changing wigs, accents, etc. For the time being, everything goes smoothly, until a woman turns to Gary...

"Inside Out 2", June 14

Pixar will show... anxiety! And also embarrassment, melancholy and envy - emotions that cover teenagers in particular like an avalanche. Joy and other elements from the first cartoon will confront the newcomers the morning Riley heads to the sports camp that will forever determine her social status in high school. We will find out very soon that “heavy” emotions will tell us more interesting things about Riley’s inner world.

“Types of Kindness,” June 21

Months after winning Oscars for The Lost, Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos return with a new triptych fable exploring love and faith. The star cast in the person of Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hunter Shaffer and others, filming in New Orleans and other techniques of Lanthimos will appear on the screen in all its glory. After the screening in Cannes, critics described his new creation as “surreal” and “aggressive,” which the director is no stranger to.

"Bikers", June 21

Based on the non-fiction book, the story explores the Chicago motorcycle clubs of the 60s. Jeff Nichols was in the director's chair, and the main roles were played by Austin Butler and Tom Hardy. The film looks to be a swan song to the golden days of brutal bikers and a treat for true fans with an emphasis on mechanics and a disregard for digital technology.

"Smerch 2", July 19

There is a certain amount of skepticism about the sequel, coming out almost 30 years after the original film “Twister” (1996). But when you watch the trailer with computer technology and the charismatic Glen Powell, it’s hard to deny yourself the pleasure of visiting the cinema for this. Glen plays a wild blogger who heads straight into the eye of a tornado in an attempt to get a video that will get millions of views.

"Deadpool and Wolverine", July 26

Ryan Reynolds returns as Wade Wilson in Deadpool 3. Moreover, he takes along Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the most superhero film of this summer.

"Trap", August 9

But here comes a new, hopefully, masterpiece from Night M. Shyamalan himself (“The Sixth Sense”). Even the trailer contains a cool plot twist, confirming the director's high reputation. The main character, played by Josh Hartnett, accompanies his teenage daughter to a large pop concert. But during the show he discovers that all the exits from the arena are blocked by the police, and the show itself is organized only to catch the killer who is among the spectators.

"Alien: Romulus", August 16

The film is billed as a return to the form set by Ridley Scott in 1979, and it looks enticing. The director was Uruguayan horror phenomenon Fede Alvarez. Plot-wise, it's a cross between Scott's Alien and James Cameron's Aliens (1986), and centers around young astronauts discovering xenomorphs on an abandoned space station. In any case, the film will be “scary,” no one among Alvarez’s fans doubts this after his film breakthrough “Don’t Breathe” (2016) and the remake “Evil Dead: The Black Book” (2013).