2018 was a huge year for Superhero movies. With game-changing movies such as Avengers: Infinity War (2018, Joe & Anthony Russo) breaking box office records, Sony having a surprise success with their Spider-Man properties and DC showing they're still in the game with Aquaman (2018, James Wan). And now 2019 brings a whole new slate of movies. From Meta-reflections of the genre to major storylines coming to an end. And even some studios taking risks with their properties, which is pretty good! So here is the list of Superhero movies coming out. Ranked from what I am least excited for to what I'm most excited for.
9. Glass
The first movie on this list that's scheduled to come out this year is M. Night Shyamalan's long-awaited follow-up to his cult hit Unbreakable (2000). After Split (2016) turned out to be a backdoor sequel to Unbreakable fans have been awaiting the release of Glass. Bruce Willis (Die Hard, the 6th Sense) and Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained) return as their respected characters from the first movie and joining them is James McAvoy (X-Men: First Class, Filth) who is reprising his role as The Horde. This movie is sure to satisfy fans of the previous movies and those who enjoy a good satire of the Superhero genre.
8. X-Men: Dark Phoenix
A movie that I put on last years Superhero List, but was pushed back due to reshoots, and the Disney/Fox deal. But this looks like the final chapter in Fox's X-Men Universe. A movie series that has run since 2000. But, unfortunately, it seems that the series may end on more of a whimper than a bang. After the release of the first trailer, fans have been concerned with the way the Phoenix Saga is being handled in this movie. With many parallels being drawn with X-Men: The Last Stand (2006, Brett Ratner) which was also based on the Phoenix Saga and was received poorly by fans. But there are fans that are hoping that Fox, and director Simon Kinberg, can learn from past mistakes and do the famous storyline justice. Sophie Turner (Game Of Thrones) has proven to be a good Jean Grey so perhaps this movie will be an improvement from the last time Fox tried to adapt the storyline.
7. New Mutants
The other Fox Marvel movie that was pushed back to this year. New Mutants () blends the Superhero genre with the horror genre. For something that's quite different from other movies on this list. Starring popular actors such as Maisie Williams (Game Of Thrones), Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things) and Anya Taylor-Joy (Split) this could be a surprise hit for audiences. Assuming it's eventually released.
6. The Joker Movie
For anyone who has read this blog, you will know that I think this movie is a bad idea. It's not part of the current DCEU and it features a different version to that continuity's Joker (Jared Leto). One that I think they should put their efforts into strengthening as critics were not kind to Leto's version. However, I cannot help but be intrigued by this movie. Todd Phillips (The Hangover, War Dogs) is an interesting choice to direct and Joaquin Phoenix (Her, The Master) actually does look good in the role.
5. Hellboy
After Guillermo Del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, Pacific Rim) seemed to knock it out of the park with his two Hellboy movies. But after not being able to get Hellboy 3 off of the ground Lionsgate decided to reboot with a brand new creative team. Now with Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent) directing and David Harbour (Stranger Things) starring as the titular character, this is sure to be a movie that satisfies fans and general audiences.
4. Spider-Man: Far From Home
Continuing his hot streak from 2018 is Marvel's most popular Superhero, Spider-Man (Tom Holland)! After proving a huge hit with audiences, the MCU's version of Spider-Man gets his sequel. Now with Jake Gyllenhaal (Nightcrawler, Donni Darko) joining the cast as Mysterio, the main antagonist. And Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained) reprising his role as Nick Fury. This movie is sure to continue the hot streak that the character has been on for a while.
3. Shazam
The only DCEU entry for this year as Wonder Woman 84 (Patty Jenkins) was pushed back to 2020. Shazam (David Sandberg) didn't really have a lot of fans when it was first announced. But after the first trailer was released during San Diego Comic-Con audiences seemed to be quite interested! Zachary Levi (Chuck, Tangled) stars in the titular role as a child who turns into an adult superhero with powers similar to Superman by saying "SHAZAM!". This is a very different movie from older earlier DC projects. And, with the huge success of Aquaman (2018, James Wan), let's hope that DC can stay on high form!
2. Captain Marvel
And now for the other Captain Marvel (Brie Larson)! Yes, after the end credits scene in Infinity War fans are hoping to learn more about the power-house character. Brie Larson (Room, Kong: Skull Island) stars as the main protagonist, a US Air Force Pilot given extra-terrestrial powers by a race of warriors known as the Kree. Whilst the film seems to have changed the origins of the character it looks quite good. Particularly Captain Marvel's powers which seem pretty well realised! After the success of Wonder Woman (2017, Patty Jenkins) Proving that female-led Superhero movies can work, it's good to see other studios following in that movie's footsteps.
1. Avengers: Endgame
The movie that everyone is excited for! After the shocking ending of Avengers: Infinity War (2018, Joe & Anthony Russo) fans have been eagerly waiting to the conclusion of this epic story. With very little said about the movie, besides tons of fan speculation, but this is sure to be Marvel's biggest movie to date! With its predecessor breaking records and reaching the $2 Billion Mark, a feat only achieved by 3 movies in history, this movie has some big shoes to fill. Can it fill them? I believe it can!
And that's my list for the Superhero movies coming out in 2019. What do you think of this list? Do you agree or disagree with anything that I have said? Please leave a comment down below. And, if you liked this post then you can follow this blog for more content. Also, this Cinema_Stuff's 100th post. Thank you to everyone who has been reading and I hope to continue to bring you reviews and news. Thank you for reading!
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