2023 prepared so many interesting things for viewers that we had to divide the article into two parts. New works by Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, Guy Ritchie, M. Night Shyamalan, Ridley Scott, Damien Chazelle and others are planned for release. The fairly dense schedule of interesting new products is due to the fact that many of them were postponed due to covid, and some – for other reasons. In this article, we offer to consider the most anticipated premieres of the first half of the year.
Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre
Genre: spy thriller, action, comedy
Premiere date: January 5
Where to watch: cinemas
Super-spy Orson Fortune and his team of top operatives recruit Hollywood star Danny Francesco to help them sneak up on Greg Simmonds. This billionaire has the latest weapon that can cause a lot of trouble.
Guy Ritchie’s new film on a spy theme with the participation of many stars – such a movie is definitely worth the attention of the viewer. By the way, the creators of the film decided to change the original plan and abandon the Ukrainian villains in connection with the full-scale invasion of Russia. Our review is here.
“Babilon” / Babylon
Genre: comedy-drama epic
Premiere date: January 19
Where to watch: cinemas
The events of the tape take place during the early Hollywood, when the industry began to gradually move from silent cinema to sound. This is a three-hour epic tape that will tell about the fate of various characters trying to reach the Olympus of glory.
The new work of the owner of the “Oscar” Damien Chazelle gathered a phenomenal cast. It already has Golden Globe nominations, including in the Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical category. The picture is likely to receive some Oscar nominations soon.
Knock at the door / Knock at the Cabin
Genre: an apocalyptic psychological horror film
Premiere date: February 2
Where to watch: cinemas
A family consisting of father and daughter decides to spend their vacation in a remote house. But their idyllic peace is interrupted by the appearance of four armed strangers. They require the heroes to make a huge sacrifice to prevent the end of the world.
Although many viewers are still unsuccessfully waiting for something on the level of “The Sixth Sense” from M. Night Shyamalan, each of his films is always intriguing to one degree or another. Knock on the Door is also an adaptation of the novel The Cabin at the End of the World by American author Paul J. Tremblay, published in 2018.
“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” / Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Genre: superhero action
Premiere date: February 16
Where to watch: cinemas
Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne, set out to explore the quantum dimension. This leads to the fact that the microscopic superheroes will have to face a very strong enemy – Kang the Conqueror.
“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania” is to be the first full-length film in the framework of the Fifth Phase of KVM. We are waiting for another batch of fun, spectacular and at the same time dangerous adventures from Marvel.
“Creed 3” / Creed III
Genre: sports drama
Premiere date: March 2
Where to watch: cinemas
Adonis Creed has reached all the heights a professional boxer can only dream of. And he built a family together with his beloved Bianka. When it seemed that everything in life had turned out, Adonis is forced to face his dark past. His former best friend Damien Anderson has just been released from prison and is ready to fight.
The Rocky spin-off series follows much the same path as the Rocky movies themselves. “Creed” is also slowly turning into a TV series, and the main star of the show is at the helm (this is Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut). We will see what will come of this soon.
“Scream 6” / Scream 6
Genre: slasher
Premiere date: March 9
Where to watch: cinemas
Sisters Carpenter and twins Chad and Mindy Martin, who managed to survive the massacre, decide to move from Woodsboro to New York and start life afresh. Who would have thought that even in a huge city, the Phantom Face would find its victims again.
After the huge success of “Wednesday”, it is not even the main character, played by Melissa Barrera, but Jenna Ortega, who plays her younger sister, who has to draw the audience to the cinema. From the old guard, we can only hope for the appearance of Gale Weathers, played by Courtney Cox. This is the first film where the main star of the franchise and its constant final girl, Neve Campbell, will not participate.
“Shaza! Wrath of the Gods” / Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Genre: superhero action
Premiere date: March 16
Where to watch: cinemas
Teenage Billy Batson, along with his half-siblings who got superpowers in the first movie, are ready for new adventures. But they will have to face the all-powerful daughters of Atlas, who can destroy everything in their path.
The DC Extended Universe may not work as well as its main competitors. But this story about a teenager endowed with superpowers is made according to all the canons of the best entertainment films based on comics. It should be fun, exciting, rich.
“John Wick 4” / John Wick: Chapter 4
Genre: action film
Premiere date: March 24
Where to watch: cinemas
The highly professional assassin John Wick continues his wanderings and fights against enemy mercenaries and even entire clans. Judging by the trailer, the audience can expect not only the usual for the franchise action, but also elements of western and samurai films.
Now it is hard to believe that once it all started with an insult at a gas station and a killed dog. “John Wick” has long since turned into a whole brand, with its own style and characteristics. Director Chad Stahelski warns that the film should not be expected to have a happy ending.
“Guardians of the Galaxy. Part 3” / Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Genre: superhero action
Premiere date: May 4
Where to watch: cinemas
The Guardians decided to give refuge to the suffering who became victims of Thanos’ actions. Meanwhile, Peter Quill still can’t get over the loss of Gomora. But even in spite of deep emotional experiences, the leader of the Guardians must lead them into another battle for the preservation of the universe.
With this film, James Gunn says goodbye to KVM to focus on his work as one of the heads of DC Studios. The director has repeatedly claimed that the third could be the last film in the series. But in any case, its future will depend on the decisions “above”.
“Fast and Furious 10” / Fast X
Genre: superhero action
Premiere date: May 19
Where to watch: cinemas
As the indefatigable Vin Diesel assured, this film “will end the main mythology of the cycle”, so that it does not mean. It is known that the tenth, anniversary film of the adrenaline franchise will be the first part of the new story of Dominic Toretto and his team. And its conclusion will take place in the eleventh, like the last tape.
We were not mistaken when we characterized “The Fast and the Furious” as a superhero action, because that’s what it is. The guys have already flown into space, so it’s hard to imagine what kind of “multiverse madness” awaits the audience this time. After all, once upon a time it all started with innocent thefts of DVD players.
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” / Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Genre: science fiction action movie
Premiere date: June 8
Where to watch: cinemas
In 1994, two archaeologists Elena and Noah become not only witnesses, but also direct participants in an ancient conflict of various types of transformers. Predacons, Terracons and Maximals will appear in the plot. The fate of the whole world will depend on this confrontation.
Yes, yes, we know that the “Transformers” franchise has long since turned into a real bad taste. But the reboot in the form of “Bumblebee” turned out to be successful, and “Descent of the Beastbots” is positioned as its sequel. Well, let’s see.
“Flash” / The Flash
Genre: superhero action
Premiere date: June 16
Where to watch: cinemas
This is the story of the formation of the superhero Flash, who in the future will become one of the members of the Justice League. As a result of an accident, young scientist Barry Allen discovers the possibility of developing fantastic speed. He plans to travel back in time to prevent his mother’s murder. But this act will lead to unpredictable consequences.
Brawler Ezra Miller will return to the role of the Flash, probably for the last time. And we will be able to admire two versions of Batman – performed by Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck.
