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Biggest blockbusters to watch in 2019

  • PublishedJanuary 4, 2019

2019 is already shaping up with some solid block busters to keep you busy. If you are a sucker for heroes, comedy and animations , this will be a great year for you. Caveat though, dates may change so no stones please!

Below are our top picks to get you stoked for this year.

January

Glass

Glass featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, James McAvoy, Sarah Paulson and Anya Taylor – Joy This horror / superhero melodrama is set to open on January 18.

February

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What Men Want

Taraji P Henson will be starring in his movie playing a sports agent who can hear the thoughts of men. This comedy is set to hit the screens in February 8 and will also feature Wendi McLendon-Covey and Max Greenfield.

 

March 

Captain Marvel

Marvel studios are at it again with its first ever female superhero Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) getting all the action in her solo movie. opening date for this movie which will also feature Samuel L. Jackson and Lee Peace will air on March 8.

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Us

Plot details are still scanty on this one. Director Jordan Peele has decided to keep us in suspense with this one which will be a follow up of his 2017 movie, Get Out. Lupita Nyong’o, Elizabeth Moss, Winston Duke are among those starring so we expect a big hit! Be on the look out as from March 15.

April

Avengers:Endgame

This is by far one of the most anticipated movies of the year! How will Avengers recover from the mass destruction wrought by Thanos? How will they defeat him now that he has all the stones? To piece this plot you may well… have to watch Captain Marvel for some hints. All that we know based on the trailer is that Hawkeye and Antman are back!  April 26 is the opening date. Mark your calendars people.

May

John Wick: Chapter 3

Chapter three pick off right where chapter two left off. catch this thriller from May 17 where John must survives the bounty on his head… solo! Starring Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry,Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Anjelica Huston.

Aladdin

The live action version of the 1992 animated classic will see Will Smith taking up the role of the genie, Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine and Mena Massoud as Aladdin. Bring the kids for this one! it opens on May 24.

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Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Godzilla is back in the global ring with new challengers Mothra Rodan and King Ghidorah. This epic movie will feature Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, Sally Hawkins, Ken Watanabe. opening date is set for May 31.

June

x-Men Dark Phoenix

The plot for this one will be centred on the character of Jean Grey ( Sophie Turner). The younger mutants including James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence make a comeback in this movie scheduled to air on June 7

Men in Black International

Sorry guys, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones will not be starring in this one but we absolutely do not mind cooing over Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. Keep your eyes glued from June 14.

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July

Spider-Man: Far from Home

Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei, Michael Keaton will be the stars for this sequel set to be released on July 5.

Lion King

The voice cast for this movie is insane! Queen Bee herself will feature as Nala, Donald Glover as Simba, James Earl Jones as the evil Mufasa… all we can say is Hakuna Matata. Set to open on July 19.

August

Artemis Fowl

Artemis Fowl the novel kept our fingers glued on each page now our eyes will bear the brunt of this best seller. We can’t wait to see how Judi Dench and Josh Gad work this one. The plot is about a young criminal mastermind who kidnaps a fairy in hopes of ransoming her to an evil pixie in exchange for his father. August 9 is the date to look out for!

September

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The Angry Birds 2

Gamers will be on the look out for this one which has attracted an impressive voice cast including Peter Dinklage, Rachel Bloom, Bill Hader, Danny McBride, Sterling K. Brown, Awkwafina. Level up with this one as from September 20.

October

Joker

There will be no joking around with this one which will see multiple Oscar nominee, Joaquin Phoenix as the criminal mastermind. Robert De Niro and  Zazie Beetz are also both currently in talks to co-star. It is set to open on October 4.

November

Frozen 2

Disney has remained a little tight lipped about the film which will star Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel. All we know is that Frozen 2 will feature seven new catchy songs and be more epic than ever according to Disney. the movie will open on 27 November.

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December

Jumanji 2

You definitely can not go wrong with a cast concoction comprising Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan. Let us wait and see what Director Scott Rosenberg has in store for us in the jungle this year. Scheduled to open on December 13

Star wars Episode IX

Finish the year strong with this banger which features Lupita Nyongo, Domhnall Gleeson, oscar Isaac and many more. Grab your popcorn on 20 December when the movie is set to open.

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