1. Captain America: Civil War
Essentially Avengers 2.5, "Captain America: Civil War" explores the collateral damage caused by the Avengers' actions which prompts political pressure to install a system of accountability. While Captain America believes superheroes should be free from political interference, Iron Man is confident that government oversight is necessary for safety the of all. As the strife between the two intensifies, the other Avengers, as well as newcomers Black Panther and Spider-man, are forced to choose sides. "Captain America: Civil War" hits theaters May 3.
2. The Lobster
Winner of the Jury Prize at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, "The Lobster" is a film set in a dystopian future in which single people must enter the Hotel, where they are given 45 days to find a romantic partner or be transformed into animals and released into the forest. The film follows the story of David, played by Colin Farrell, who enters the Hotel with his brother who has been turned into a dog and his struggles to find a partner amidst the other peculiar guests. A comedic subversion of the dystopian future genre, "The Lobster" crawls into theaters May 13 in limited release.
3. The Nice Guys
Set in 1977 Los Angeles, "The Nice Guys" centers around private eye Holland March, played by Ryan Gosling, and hired enforcer Jackson Healy, played by Russell Crowe, who team up to tackle the investigation of a missing girl and the death of a porn star. During the investigation, the two become entangled in a much larger criminal conspiracy. Directed by Shane Black, the film is being touted as a spiritual successor to "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang." "The Nice Guys" arrive in theaters May 20.
4. The Secret Life of Pets
Taking the concept of Toy Story and replacing the toys with pets, "The Secret Life of Pets" follows the lives of pets when their owners are not around. The film follows Max, voiced by Louis C.K., who becomes jealous when his owner gets a new dog named Duke, voiced by Eric Stonestreet. Rivalry ensues between the two, but when an abandoned white rabbit named Snowball, voiced by Kevin Hart, plans to enact revenge against happily-owned pets, the two must put aside their differences and work together to stop him. "The Secret Life of Pets" will be revealed in theaters July 8.
5. Lights Out
Adapted from the award-winning short film of the same name, "Lights Out" is a supernatural horror film about an entity that only appears in the dark. Years after a failed childhood experiment to discover what happens in the dark, Rebecca learns that her younger brother has started seeing the entity who seems to be stalking the entire family. The film is written and directed by David F. Sandberg, who made the original short film, and produced by James Wan, director of "Insidious" and "The Conjuring." "Lights Out" creeps into theaters July 22.
6. Jason Bourne
The latest installment in the Bourne film series, "Jason Bourne" takes place several years after Jason Bourne's disappearance in "The Bourne Ultimatum." Bourne resurfaces after remembering his identity, resulting in immediate action from the CIA. Paul Greengrass returns to the direct the film, which prompted Matt Damon's return to the franchise. "Jason Bourne" returns to theaters July 29.
7. Suicide Squad
The third installment in the DC extended universe, "Suicide Squad" features villains playing the roles of heroes. Government official Amanda Waller, played by Viola Davis, assembles a secret task force of super villains to carry out dangerous black ops missions that will most likely result in their deaths. The film stars Jared Leto as The Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn and Will Smith as Deadshot. Directed by David Ayer from "Fury," "Suicide Squad" rolls into theaters August 5.
8. Café Society
Woody Allen's latest fil, "Café Society" is a romantic comedy-drama that stars Jesse Eisenberg as Bobby, a young man with aspirations of working in the film industry. Set in the 1930s, the film finds Bobby becoming involved in a vibrant café society which encapsulated the spirit of the age of Hollywood. The film also features Steve Carrell, Kristin Stewart and Corey Stoll. "Café Society" enters theaters August 12.
9. Sausage Party
From the creative team behind films such as "Superbad," "This is the End" and "Neighbors," "Sausage Party" is a film that asks the question "What if our food had feelings?" In the supermarket, the foods live a peaceful life where they hope they will be bought by a customer. However, when a sausage named Frank, voiced by Seth Rogen, is bought, he sees foods get tortured and killed as the customer prepares a meal. With the aid of his friends, Frank goes on an adventure to avoid death and warn the other foods. Voice talents in the film include Jonah Hill as a sausage, Edward Norton as a bagel and Kristin Wiig as a hot dog bun. "Sausage Party" turns up at theaters August 12.
10. Kubo and the Two Strings
From the production company behind "Coraline," "ParaNorman" and "The Boxtrolls," Laika's newest film "Kubo and the Two Strings" is a story set in ancient Japan where a young boy named Kubo accidentally resurrects a vengeful spirit from the past. On the run from gods and monsters, Kubo is aided by his friends Monkey and Beetle, voiced by Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey respectively, and his magical instrument. "Kubo and the Two Strings" arrives in theaters August 19.
