We are already six months into 2021 and the current year and the last year haven’t been phenomenal when we talk of movie releases. But after nearly 2 years of gap, cinemas are finally opening with limited slots. We can see everything returning to normal in the coming months. Film industries worldwide suffered huge losses as makers were forced to release movies on OTT platforms that significantly affected the revenue. This also pushed the release dates of several movies that were much-awaited. It seems like the long wait will soon end with several exciting movies lined up for release in the coming months.
From MCU to DC and from Warner Bros to Walt Disney, several top rated productions are coming up with really exciting projects in the coming months. The Fast and Furious 9 released in different parts of the world a few days back and it is one of the many fantastic movies that we will get to see this year. From action to sc-fi and from horror to romance, we will get some new movies in every genre to watch in the remaining 6 months of the year.
Let’s have a look at some of the top upcoming movies 2021 lined up for release.
Black Widow:
Black Widow is certainly one of the most awaited movies to watch this year. The movie’s release was delayed earlier and WandaVision got released earlier. Black Widow will now be released on July 7, 2021. Directed by Cate Shortland, the action-packed movie will showcase Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in the lead role. This will be the first solo movie for the character of Black Widow. The movie will also star David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle and Rachel Weisz.
Jungle Cruise:
Jungle Cruise has already set the bar of expectations really high as it stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Brunt in the lead roles. The release date of the movie is 28 July. The movie will narrate scientist Dr. Lily Houghton (Emily) and Frank Wolff (Johnson). Lily and Frank go to the Amazon in Frank’s boat searching for an ancient tree that is said to have some healing power. The discovery is going to change the future of medicine. This one is going to be a really engaging story.
Free Guy:
Free Guy is set to release on August 13 this year. It is a comedy action movie by Shawn Levy with Ryan Reynolds in the lead role. Ryan stars in the movie as an eponymous non-playable character Guy. Guy one day realises that he is actually a game character and the game is a GTA knock off which is about to close down. Only Guy and one of the game’s developers can prevent that from happening. The movie is full of funny scenes that will make you laugh.
The Many Saints of Newark:
The upcoming American crime drama by Alan Taylor will be released on September 24 in US and on October 22 in UK. The movie is inspired from the popular television show The Sopranos. The plot of the movie will revolve around the fathers of Christopher Moltisanti and Anthony Sopranos in the ’60s and ’70s. The Many Saints of Newark feature Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll, Billy Magnussen, Ray Liotta, and Michael Gandolfini in key roles. The movie is being seen as a prequel to The Sopranos.
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Venom: Let There Be Carnage:
We all loved Venom and it was a huge commercial success. Riding on the success of the first part, MCU has decided to launch another part of the movie. The movie marks the return of Tom Hardy to the big screen. Apart from Hardy, Woody Harrelson also stars in the movie as Cletus Kasady or Carnage. Directed by Andy Serkis, the film is packed with high intensity action and hilarious dialogues.
No Time To Die:
After repeated postponements of the release date, No Time To Die is set to release on September 30 (UK) and October 8 (US) this year. Directed by Cary Joni Fukunaga, the movie stars Daniel Craig as James Bond. So we are finally going to see the legendary detective and spy James Bond on the screen, who is assigned the task to rescue a kidnapped scientist. Themovie also stars Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux and Naomie Harris. Watching a new Bond movie is certainly a unique kind of experience.
Eternals:
Eternals is another Marvel movie to come out this year. The release date for Eternals is November 5. Directed by Chloe Zhao, the movie shows you the story of immortal beings that possess superhumans like powers. The multi-starrer movie stars Richard Madden, Angelia Jolie, Kit Harrington and Salma Hayek in lead roles. The movie has been made with a budget of nearly $200 million. While the movie covers the journey of immortals, it also makes you realise the difference between immortality and normal human life.
Spider-Man No way Home:
How can we not wait for Spider-Man No way Home? With the induction of Spider-Man in the Avengers team, it will be a very interesting and engaging movie. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait until the last month of the year as it goes to the theatres on December 17. Directed by Sam Raimi, the movie stars Tom Holland in the lead role. The movie also stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Kirsten Dunst.