2024 promises an avalanche of adrenaline-pumping action flicks guaranteed to set your pulse racing. From long-awaited sequels to fresh, innovative concepts, here are some of the most hotly anticipated action movies you won’t want to miss:
1. Dune: Part Two (March 1): Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci-fi saga returns with Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya leading the charge against the monstrous sandworms and political intrigue of Arrakis. Expect even more stunning visuals and mind-bending plot twists in this highly anticipated conclusion.
2. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (May 24): Charlize Theron takes center stage as the fierce Imperator Furiosa in this prequel to George Miller’s post-apocalyptic masterpiece. Anya Taylor-Joy joins the cast as a young Furiosa, promising a thrilling origin story filled with high-octane chases and explosive battles.
3. Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire (June 14): The legendary titans clash again in this monstrous showdown. With Mechagodzilla potentially entering the fray and a new threat rising from the depths, this sequel promises to be a kaiju spectacle for the ages.
4. John Wick: Chapter 4 (March 23): Keanu Reeves’s iconic assassin returns for another round of gun-fu mayhem. This time, John faces off against a global network of assassins and uncovers the dark secrets of his own past. Expect bone-crunching action, stylish visuals, and plenty of Wick’s signature brand of stoicism.
5. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two (June 28): Tom Cruise defies gravity (and age) once again in the explosive conclusion to Christopher McQuarrie’s globe-trotting spy saga. Expect mind-boggling stunts, exotic locales, and plenty of Ethan Hunt’s trademark grit and determination.
6. The Fall Guy (August 9): Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt team up in this action-comedy remake of the iconic 80s TV show. Gosling plays a washed-up stuntman who teams up with a rookie filmmaker to pull off dangerous stunts for a mysterious film project. Expect high-octane action, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a nostalgic throwback to a golden era of Hollywood.
7. The Beekeeper (November 8): Jason Statham stars in this high-stakes thriller as a former special forces operative turned beekeeper who is drawn back into the world of espionage when his past comes back to haunt him. Expect gritty action sequences, intense fight choreography, and Statham’s signature brand of steely resolve.
8. Argylle (August 23): Henry Cavill trades Superman’s cape for a spy suit in this globe-trotting action thriller based on Eoin Colfer’s best-selling novel. The film boasts a star-studded cast including Dua Lipa, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson, promising a stylish, high-octane adventure with a touch of espionage and humor.
9. Gladiator 2 (November 22): Ridley Scott returns to the iconic world of Ancient Rome for this long-awaited sequel. Paul Mescal takes over the mantle of Lucius, the son of Maximus Decimus Meridius, who must navigate the treacherous world of politics and gladiatorial combat to avenge his father’s death. Expect epic battles, political intrigue, and a return to the grandeur of the original film.
10. Civil War (April 26): Alex Garland’s dystopian thriller imagines a deeply divided America on the brink of a second civil war. Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, and Jesse Plemons star in this thought-provoking action film that explores the human cost of political extremism and the lengths people will go to for their beliefs.
This is just a taste of the action-packed smorgasbord that awaits us in 2024. So mark your calendars, grab your popcorn