As the world starts to recover from the pandemic, Hollywood is gearing up to release some of the most highly anticipated movies of the year. From action-packed blockbusters to heart-warming comedies, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here are just a few of the hottest new Hollywood movies to look out for this year.
1. Black Widow
Marvel fans have been eagerly waiting for Black Widow to hit theaters for years now, and the wait is finally over. Scarlett Johansson reprises her role as Natasha Romanoff in this action-packed film, which takes place after the events of Captain America: Civil War. Along with a stellar cast, including Florence Pugh and Rachel Weisz, Black Widow promises to be one of the biggest hits of the summer.
2. The Suicide Squad
Directed by James Gunn, The Suicide Squad is a standalone sequel/reboot of the 2016 movie. This time around, the squad is sent on a mission to the fictional island of Corto Maltese to destroy a Nazi-era laboratory. With a star-studded ensemble cast, including Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, and Sylvester Stallone, this movie promises to be a wild ride filled with action and humor.
3. Top Gun: Maverick
More than 30 years after the original movie hit theaters, Tom Cruise is back as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick. In this sequel, Maverick is now a flight instructor, but he’s still pushing the envelope and doing things his way. Along with a new crop of young pilots, Maverick must confront his past and face his own mortality. With incredible aerial stunts and a star-studded cast, this movie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
4. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Marvel’s latest superhero, Shang-Chi, is getting his own movie this year. Played by Simu Liu, Shang-Chi is a skilled martial artist who must confront his past and his powerful father, the leader of the Ten Rings organization. With a predominantly Asian cast and crew, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings promises to be an important milestone for representation in Hollywood.
5. Dune
Based on the classic sci-fi novel by Frank Herbert, Dune tells the story of a young nobleman named Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet) who must protect his family and his people on a dangerous desert planet. With an all-star cast, including Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, and Jason Momoa, and breathtaking visuals, Dune promises to be an epic cinematic experience.
6. No Time to Die
Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond has been highly anticipated for years now. In No Time to Die, Bond is retired and living a peaceful life, but he’s soon recruited by his old friend Felix Leiter to help rescue a kidnapped scientist. With action-packed set pieces and a stellar cast, including Rami Malek, Ana de Armas, and Lashana Lynch, No Time to Die promises to be a fitting send-off for Craig’s Bond.
These are just a few of the hottest new Hollywood movies to look out for this year. Whether you’re a fan of action, comedy, or sci-fi, there’s something for everyone in these highly anticipated films. So get your popcorn ready and prepare to be entertained.