We have tailored a list of films to keep you looking forward to this new year! The list includes two heavily anticipated films for every month of the first half of 2021.
January
Pieces of a Woman
Genre: drama
Streaming now on Netflix.
The journey of a young mother (Vanessa Kirby) who prepares herself for a home birth that ends in the devastating loss of her daughter, which causes such pain that isolates her from her family and partner. Featuring Shia LaBeouf, Ellen Burstyn, and Iliza Shlesinger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zLKbMAZNGI
More details about the film here.
Promising Young Woman
Genre: thriller, revenge fantasy (or reality)
Cassie (Carey Mulligan) had a bright future ahead of her in med school, until her best friend was sexually abused, and her case neglected by their university. This drives Cassie to look for revenge on predators and the system that allows for crimes like these to happen. Directed by Emerald Fennell (Killing Eve), and featuring Bo Burnham, Laverne Cox, and Connie Britton.
Initially set to premiere in early 2020, came out to theaters on the last week of the year. It is now available as a video on-demand rental on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and other streaming services.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i5kiFDunk8
More details about the film here.
February
Malcolm & Marie
Genre: drama, romance
Feb. 5th
A black-and-white film written –in less than a week– and directed by Sam Levinson (Euphoria) during lockdown with only two actors on set. Follows Malcolm (John David Washington) and Marie’s (Zendaya) return home after the premiere of Malcolm’s latest film and how they navigate the intricacies inherent in a relationship. The trailer warns “this is not a love story; this is the story of love”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGZmwsK58M8
More details about the film here.
Nomadland
Genre: Western drama
Feb. 19th
A woman (Frances McDormand) leaves her small town after losing it all to the Great Recession, turning into a modern-day nomad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sxCFZ8_d84
More details about the film here.
March
Raya and the Last Dragon
Genre: animated fantasy, adventure
Mar. 5th
Raya, the first Southeast Asian Disney princess, is on a quest to find the last dragon alive to save her land from an ancient evil force. In her journey, the determined warrior will learn that it takes more than a dragon to save the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BPMTr-NS9s
More details about the film here.
The King’s Man
Genre: action
Mar. 12th
The prequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service is set in the early 20th century when the Kingsman agency is founded as a response to history’s worst tyrants and criminals plotting a war to kill millions. Featuring Harris Dickinson, Ralph Fiennes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Gemma Arterton, and Stanley Tucci.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zdBG-iGfes
More details about the film here.
April
A Quiet Place II
Genre: apocalyptic horror
April 23rd
Following the events of the first installment, the family learns more threats are awaiting them in the outside world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEMwSdne6UE
More details about the film here.
Last Night in Soho
Genre: psychological horror
April 23rd
Anya Taylor-Joy plays Sandy, a girl who mysteriously travels back in time to the 1960s and meets her idol, a wannabe singer. Unexpectedly, her adventure takes a somber turn as 1960s London is not the dream it seems to be.
More details about the film here.
May
Black Widow
Genre: Marvel superhero action
May 7th
Natasha’s stand-alone film has been greatly anticipated since the release of the first installment of the Avengers saga (2012). Black Widow returns home to confront her past in this adventure set between the films Civil War and Infinity War.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybji16u608U
More details about the film here.
Free Guy
Genre: adventure
May 21st
Ryan Reynolds plays a quirky bank employee who learns that he is a non-playable character in an open world video game that is about to end. Featuring Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi, and Joe Keery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2m-08cOAbc
More details about the film here.
June
Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
Genre: Warren horror
June 4th
Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprise their roles as the Warren investigators in their third film as the couple. This time, they will face the first time in the United States’ history that a murder suspect claimed their innocence based on the claim of demonic possession as a defense.
More details about the film here.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Genre: comedy, fantasy, revival of a classic
June 11th
A sequel to the original Ghostbusters (1984) with the return of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and Sigourney Weaver. Only when a single mom moves to a small town with her two children, they discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters. Featuring Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Carrie Coon, and Paul Rudd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahZFCF–uRY
More details about the film here.