Summer is synonymous with blockbuster season, and this year is no exception. From epic animated adventures to chilling horror and laugh-out-loud comedies, there’s something for everyone on the big screen. Here are 10 highly anticipated movies to catch in theaters this summer
Lightyear (June 17th): Pixar takes us on an intergalactic adventure with the origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the beloved Space Ranger from the Toy Story franchise. Chris Evans voices the iconic character in this animated sci-fi film.
Elvis (June 24th): Baz Luhrmann directs this biographical drama chronicling the life and career of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Austin Butler takes on the role of the legendary musician, while Tom Hanks portrays his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker
The Black Phone (June 24th): Calling all horror fans! This chilling thriller follows a young boy abducted and trapped in a soundproof basement. His only hope for survival comes from the voices of previous victims on a disconnected phone mounted on the wall. Ethan Hawke stars in this suspenseful film.
Thor: Love and Thunder (July 8th): The God of Thunder is back for another action-packed adventure! Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as Thor alongside Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman, who makes a mighty return as Jane Foster. Get ready for cosmic battles and laughs in this superhero extravaganza
Minions: The Rise of Gru (July 1st): The loveable Minions return to the big screen in their own prequel adventure. This animated comedy follows a young Gru as he plots to become the world’s greatest supervillain, with the Minions causing hilarious chaos along the way
Nope (July 22nd): Jordan Peele, the director behind the critically acclaimed films Get Out and Us, returns with a new horror offering shrouded in secrecy. Expect a suspenseful and thought-provoking film based on Peele’s track record
Where the Crawdads Sing (July 15th): This coming-of-age drama based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Delia Owens follows Kya Clark, a young woman who raises herself in the marshes of North Carolina after her family abandons her. Daisy Edgar-Jones stars in this captivating tale
Bullet Train (July 29th): Brad Pitt headlines this action-packed thriller set on a speeding bullet train in modern-day Japan. Multiple assassins with conflicting motives find themselves on board the same train, leading to a high-octane fight for survival
DC League of Super-Pets (July 29th): This animated superhero comedy features the pets of DC Comics’ most famous heroes forming their own team. Dwayne Johnson lends his voice to Krypto the Super-Dog, while Kevin Hart voices Batman’s loyal companion, Ace the Bat-Hound
Black Adam (October 21st): Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson takes on the role of Black Adam in this superhero action film. Black Adam is a powerful anti-hero who predates Superman and possesses similar abilities. This film promises to be a thrilling addition to the DC Universe
So mark your calendars, grab your popcorn, and get ready to experience the magic of the movies on the big screen this summer