It’s a brand new year, and a whole new set of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and LucasFilm movies are on the horizon! Every year I have at least a couple of movies that I CAN NOT WAIT for, but this year is so good that I am literally thrilled for each and every one. Like, I would order my movie tickets for every movie in this post right now if I could kind of excited!
One of the best things about the movies coming out this year is that there is truly something for everyone. Whether you like superhero films or ones that take place in a galaxy far, far away; whether you like classic books and stories brought to life or are an animation fan, there’s something coming out for you this year!
Black Panther {February 16, 2018}
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Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.
I am so excited to see some diversity in the MCU! Plus, from what we’ve seen in Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther is pretty amazing. I can’t wait to learn more about Wakanda and check out the last piece of the puzzle before Avengers: Infinity War comes out in May!
Black Panther hits theaters on February 16th! In the meantime, follow along on social here: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
A Wrinkle in Time {March 9, 2018}
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From visionary director Ava DuVernay comes Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic which takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and, ultimately, the triumph of love. Through one girl’s transformative journey led by three celestial guides, we discover that strength comes from embracing one’s individuality and that the best way to triumph over fear is to travel by one’s own light.
Meg Murry is a typical middle school student struggling with issues of self-worth who just wants to fit in. The daughter of two world-renowned physicists, she is intelligent and uniquely gifted, as is Meg’s younger brother, Charles Wallace, but she has yet to realize it for herself. Complicating matters is the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Murry, which has left Meg devastated and her mother broken-hearted. Charles Wallace introduces Meg and her fellow classmate Calvin to three celestial beings (Mrs. Which, Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Who) who have journeyed to Earth to help search for their father, and together they embark on their formidable quest. Travelling via a wrinkling of time and space known as tessering, they are transported to worlds beyond their imagination where they must confront a powerful evil force. To make it back home to Earth, Meg must face the darkness within herself in order to harness the strength necessary to defeat the darkness rapidly enveloping the Universe.
I read A Wrinkle in Time when I was around Shane’s age, so we’re about to start reading it together to get ready for the movie! I remember it being one of my favorite books as a kid, so I can’t wait to see it on the big screen!
A Wrinkle in Time hits theaters on March 9th! In the meantime, follow along on social here: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Avengers: Infinity War {May 4, 2018}
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An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
It has all led up to this! While there’s still one more Avengers movie coming in a couple of years, this is the beginning of the end of the MCU as we know it. With this installment, who knows what will happen? Rumor has it that we may be losing a superhero or two before the end credits roll.
Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters on May 4th! In the meantime, follow along on social using the hashtag #InfinityWar!
Solo: A Star Wars Story {May 25, 2018}
Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.
I’ve never been that big of a Star Wars fan, but what I do like about the films is Han Solo. I’m pretty excited for a movie about him and since not much has been released about the movie yet, I’m really excited to see what kind of surprises the movie has in store!
Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters on May 25th! Keep an eye out for the trailer which will come soon!
Incredibles 2 {June 15, 2018}
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Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back in “Incredibles 2” – but this time Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is in the spotlight, leaving Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell) and Dash (voice of Huck Milner) to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life. It’s a tough transition for everyone, made tougher by the fact that the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers. When a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot, the family and Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) must find a way to work together again—which is easier said than done, even when they’re all Incredible.
At the risk of revealing my age, the first movie- The Incredibles- came out when I was just 15. I have been waiting half of my life for the sequel and it’s finally almost here!! Last time I watched the Parr family I related more to Violet but now that I’m a wife and mother of two, I’m so excited that Helen is front and center in this movie. I have two little boys who love superheroes but never really get to see cool women superheroes {with the exception of one- compared to dozens of men} so I’m really excited to let them see not only a woman superhero in action, but a mom and wife. I also just love The Incredibles and even though I’ve seen the teaser trailer {below} like ten times now, I literally laugh out loud every time I see it.
The Parrs make their return on June 15th! In the meantime, follow along on social here: Facebook | YouTube
Ant-Man and the Wasp {July 6, 2018}
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From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink: “Ant-Man and The Wasp.” In the aftermath of “Captain America: Civil War,” Scott Lang (Rudd) grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne (Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Douglas) with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from their past.
I genuinely love all of the MCU movies {well except maybe the second one, but we don’t talk about the second one} and one of my favorite things about them is how different they all are. Some have a supernatural, sci-fi tone, some have a realistic but intense tone, and some are just hysterical. Ant-Man was definitely one of the funniest Marvel movies, which makes sense with Paul Rudd as the titular hero. I am so excited to see him back in action!
Ant-Man and the Wasp hits theaters this summer on July 6th!
Disney’s Christopher Robin {August 3, 2018}
In the heartwarming live action adventure “Disney’s Christopher Robin,” the young boy who loved embarking on adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with a band of spirited and loveable stuffed animals, has grown up and lost his way. Now it’s up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin remember the loving and playful boy who is still inside.
I know almost nothing about this movie but I am SO EXCITED FOR IT. Winnie the Pooh is a classic for a reason and not only did I grow up with it, but my kids are, too. I always wished that I was like Christopher Robin when I was a kid because I always wanted to go on adventures with my favorite stuffed animals. I can’t wait to see this one!
Disney’s Christopher Robin hits theaters on August 3rd!
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms {November 2, 2018}
All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara’s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world. Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new holiday feature film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is directed by Lasse Hallström and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale.
As someone who wishes we could celebrate Christmas year-round, I am already counting down the days until this release. I love the Nutcracker and can’t wait to see this take on the story!
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms hits theaters on November 2nd!
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2 {November 21, 2018}
“Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2” leaves Litwak’s video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive and thrilling world of the internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s wrecking. Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) must risk it all by traveling to the world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet—the netizens—to help navigate their way, including a webite entrepreneur named Yesss (voice of Taraji P. Henson), who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site “BuzzzTube.” Directed by Rich Moore (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph”) and Phil Johnston (co-writer “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Cedar Rapids,” co-writer “Zootopia,”), and produced by Clark Spencer (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Bolt”), “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-Ralph 2” hits theaters on Nov. 21, 2018.
So back in July 2017, I saw a few scenes from the Wreck-It Ralph sequel at D23. I was laughing SO HARD my cheeks literally hurt! This one is based on the internet so of course there’s a lot of material to pull from, and I can’t wait to see what all gets included. So far, I have to say the Princess scene is the shining star- just picture all of your favorite Disney Princesses {now including Vanellope!} at one big, giant sleepover. It. Is. Happening.
Wreck-It Ralph returns to theaters on November 21st!
Mary Poppins Returns {December 25, 2018}
In Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all new sequel with a fresh sensibility that celebrates the spirit of the original, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives. Emily Blunt (“The Girl on the Train,” “Into the Woods”) stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “Moana”) plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London. “Mary Poppins Returns” is directed by Rob Marshall (“Into the Woods,” “Chicago”).
PL Travers first introduced the world to the no-nonsense nanny in her 1934 children’s book “Mary Poppins.” However, the subsequent adventures of Mary Poppins remained only on the pages of the seven other PL Travers’ books…until now. “Mary Poppins Returns” is drawn from the wealth of material in these additional books. The film takes place in 1930s Depression-era London 24 years after the original film was set. Michael Banks works for the same financial institution that employed his father and still lives at 17 Cherry Tree Lane with his three children, Annabel, John and Georgie and their housekeeper Ellen. Carrying on in her mother’s tradition, Jane Banks campaigns for workers’ rights and provides a helping hand to Michael’s family. When the family suffers a personal loss, Mary Poppins magically re-enters their lives and with Jack’s help, brings joy and wonder back into their home.
Everyone loves Mary Poppins- and I absolutely adore Emily Blunt. She’s the perfect Mary and from the little bit of the film I was able to preview at D23, this movie follows the same tone as the original!
Mary Poppins Returns hits theaters on Christmas!
Keep an eye out here throughout the year as I’ll be adding trailers, posters, and more photos as they become available. I will also be sharing about each film as it gets closer to their release dates so make sure to come back to learn more!
Which movie are you the most excited for?
