With a new year, comes new movies that will be playing in our local theaters. Some of these movies have been anticipated for a few years now, while others aren't fully developed. Now that a new year has come, get your popcorn and candy ready since these movies will be here sooner rather than later!
1. Star Wars: Episode VIII
"Having taken her first steps into a larger world in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Rey continues her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the saga."
Release Date: December 15, 2017
2. Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2
"In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the Guardians travel throughout the cosmos as they help Peter Quill learn more about his true parentage."
Release Date: May 5, 2017
3. Jumanji
Remember the 1995 film with the late Robin Williams? This movie will be the continuation of the original. This version will follow four teenagers who were thrown into the Jumanji world and have to play the game to escape. The cast includes film stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas.
Release Date: December 22, 2017
4. The Fate Of The Furious
As things seem to be settling down for the crew, Dom is persuaded into joining a life of crime again that will put him and his friends in danger.
Release Date: April 14, 2017
5. Saw: Legacy
This movie doesn't have a lot of information released for it, but there may be a theory! There was a picture reported from the set that revealed someone had dug up John Kramer's (Jigsaw) grave. Does this mean he will be brought back from the dead? We will just have to wait until October!
Release Date: October 27, 2017
6. War For The Planet Of The Apes
Caesar and the ruthless colonel, played by Woody Harrelson, are forced to go head to head in an epic war will "determine the fate of both of their species and the future of the planet."
Release Date: July 14, 2017
7. Fifty Shades Darker
Christian and Anastasia are trying a new approach to their relationship, but things become tense as ghosts from Grey's past may destroy the future for them.
Release Date: February 10, 2017
8. Power Rangers
Five teenagers develop special powers that they must use to save the world from aliens.
Release Date: March 24, 2017
9. Transformers: The Last Knight
As Optimus Prime returns to Earth, the Autobots and humans must fight for Earth's survival. Only one world will survive.
Release Date: June 23, 2017
10. Wonder Woman
While fighting alongside soldiers during World War 1, Wonder Woman realizes the strength of her powers and true destiny.
Release Date: June 2, 2017
11. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
"Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea including him. Capt. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas."
Release Date: May 26, 2017
12. Kong: Skull Island
The remake of King Kong (2005) with monstrous creatures and skull crawlers. Get ready for even more action in this new film!
Release Date: March 10, 2017
13. The Lego Batman Movie
"There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman wants to save the city from the Joker's hostile takeover, he may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up."
Release Date: February 10, 2017
14. Spider-Man: Homecoming
"Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man."
Release Date: July 7, 2017
15. Thor: Ragnarok
"While the word is never spoken in the movie, we know that Ragnarok is coming to the Asgard of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ragnarok is, of course, the mythological "twilight of the gods," and it means the end of important players like Thor, Loki, Odin, and Heimdall."
Release Date: November 6, 2017
16. Justice League
"Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg unite to battle the evil Steppenwolf."
Release Date: November 17, 2017
17. Beauty And The Beast
The live version of Disney's animated 1991 film.
Release Date: March 17, 2017
