There are many big movies hitting the theater this year, including many sequels. From superheroes to animation to romance, there is a wide variety for any movie lover to chose from.
Zootopia is the newest Walt DIsney Pictures Animation that takes place in the metropolis of Zootopia, which is inhabited by a surplus of different animals. The story starts when a new bunny cop has to team up with a fast-talking scam-artist fox in order to crack a major case.
It is set to be released on March 4th.
“I’m really excited for Zootopia because in the preview, there are a lot of sloths. I love sloths, they are my life.” Says senior Emma Sauer.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice follows the 2013 movie, Man of Steel. It kicks off with the people fearing that Superman has been let loose and his actions unchecked, prompting Batman to take on Superman. While the two heroes are fighting, Doomsday, a new threat, is created by Lex Luthor. It is set to be released on March 25th.
“I’m looking forward to the new Superman movie because the movie selection this year is weak, it’s one of the few movies that appeal to me.” Says senior Cole Esser.
The Jungle Book is a live-action film that is a remake of the classic animated film. The movie features only one live-action actor, Neel Sethi as Mowgli. The rest of the characters are made up of photo-real CGI. The movie follows Mowgli, an orphaned boy raised by wolves in the jungle, on his adventure to find other people like him. It is set to be released on April 15th.
“I am really looking forward to seeing The Jungle Book because I like seeing Disney movies as a live-action film.” Says junior Katie McLaughlin.
The Huntsman’s Winter War is the second movie in the Snow White and the Huntsman franchise, without Kristen Stewart. This time, it is telling the story of Chris Hemsworth’s Huntsman and takes place both before and after the events of the first film. It is set to be released on April 22nd.
Captain America: Civil War is the third installation of the Captain America series but it takes place after the events that happened in the 2015 blockbuster Avengers: Age of Ultron. The movie finds Cap at odds with fellow avenger, Ironman, over the impending government regulation of superheroes. This is a direct result of the collateral damage that was suffered in the second Avengers movie. The Avengers choose sides and square off while Captain America’s longtime friend, Bucky/Winter Soldier factors into the fight in a crucial way. It is set to be released on May 6th.
Me Before You is a romantic movie based on the 2012 novel by Jojo Moyes. A young girl from a small town, Lou Clark, starts taking care of a recently paralyzed man, Will Traynor, and they form a strong bond. Lou then has to make the difficult decision on whether she wants to stay with him or continue on with her life.
The Conjuring 2 is loosely based on the first Conjuring movie. It includes Ed and Lorraine Warren as they travel to London in order to help a single mother alone in a house full of vengeful spirits. It is set to be released on June 10th.
“I am looking forward to the second Conjuring because the first one was the best horror movie that I have ever seen and I have no doubt that the second one will be just as terrifying, if not more.” Says senior Tory Darting.
Finding Dory is the sequel to the 2003 blockbuster film Finding Nemo. The story takes place six months after they find Nemo and revolves around how Dory starts recalling childhood memories. This then sets her, Nemo, and Marlin on an epic journey to find her family. It is set to be released on June 17th.
“I can’t wait for Finding Dory to come out because Finding Nemo s my favorite movie.” Says junior Natalie Brodine.
Some other movies that come out later in the year are The Purge: Election Year, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Now You See Me 2, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.