The film industry has changed a lot over the years, but the joy of going to the movies remains the same as it was so long ago. Going to see a good film is a great way to forget about the outside world if only for a couple of hours and bond with friends over the excitement of a good story. If you're a lover of cinema, there's good news on the horizon: 2016 is looking to be one exciting year for Hollywood. Whether you like superheroes, books, or video games, there's guaranteed to be something awesome coming to the big screen this year.
With all the advancements that have been made in technology, going to the movies is a completely different experience than it was just a few years ago. While Disney animators were once resigned to using this crafty trick to make their films, directors today have access to top-of-the-line CGI and 3D animation, making action and fantasy movies wildly popular. And of course, sequels have also been flooding the box office in recent times. Just this past year, we saw The Force Awakens break records 38 years after the first Star Wars movie was released… and the original cast looked just as good as they did in these fun behind-the-scenes photos from the first film!
Whether you can't go a week without hitting up the movie theater, or you just go once a year, check out the films coming out in 2016 that already have everyone talking. For me, number 10 can't come soon enough! Which movie are you most excited to see?
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1. Deadpool
They might be known for their superhero movies, but on February 26, Marvel will be kicking off 2016 with an anti-hero movie. Ryan Reynolds will star as the unconventional (and often inappropriate) Deadpool, and from the looks of things, this is going to be an action film that we won't soon forget.
2. Zoolander No. 2
On February 12, be on the lookout for a really, really, really, ridiculously good-looking cast that includes Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, and more in the long-anticipated sequel to 2001's Zoolander. This time around, the most beautiful people in the world are at risk for assassination, and it's up to the models to stop it from happening.
3. Allegiant
The third film based on Veronica Roth's Divergent series finds the young heroes leaving their city in hopes of finding a solution to their problems. On March 18, Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Ansel Elgort star in this dystopian film that neither teens nor adults will want to miss.
4. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice
With Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, and Amy Adams as Lois Lane, is there anything not to be excited about when it comes to this clash of DC comic heroes? Fans have been anticipating this film for a long time, and on March 25, their dreams are going to come true.
5. The Jungle Book
The wait for the live-action rendition of this Disney classic is almost over. On April 15, stars that include Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson, Christopher Walken, Idris Elba, and Bill Murray will be lending their voices to the jungle animals we've all come to know and love.
6. Captain America: Civil War
What happens when a superhuman soldier and a genius in a superpowered suit decide that they don't like each other anymore? On May 6, we'll all find out. Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans will reprise their roles as Iron Man and Captain America, respectively, and dish out a showdown for the superhero movie history books.
7. The 5th Wave
Based on the young-adult novel of the same name, this futuristic action film focuses on a deadly alien invasion and a young girl's fight to save her younger brother. Chloë Grace Moretz and Nick Robinson star in this intense movie, which hits theaters on January 22.
8. X-Men: Apocalypse
With Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique, Sophie Turner as Jean Grey, Michael Fassbender as Magneto, James McAvoy as Professor X, and Oscar Isaac as the villain Apocalypse, the ninth installment to the X-Men series is bound to give both old fans and new fans a thrill when it hits theaters on May 27.
9. Warcraft: The Beginning
Based on the massively popular PC game World of Warcraft, this epic fantasy film starring Paula Patton and Travis Fimmel is sure to be a huge summer blockbuster. The orcs come face-to-face with the humans on June 10.
10. Finding Dory
Finding Nemo fans, it's OK to freak out. This Disney film has caused quite the ruckus since it was announced, and when we get to hear the voice talents of Ellen DeGeneres and Albert Brooks once again, there's no doubt that June 17 will be a very special day indeed.
11. Independence Day: Resurgence
Another sequel to another iconic movie, this film will not only have Jeff Goldblum reprising his role as David Levinson, but will also feature Liam Hemsworth. Forget Fourth of July — the real fireworks are going to fly on June 24.
12. The Legend of Tarzan
Just when you think you know the classic tale of the King of the Apes, this film, which comes out on July 1, pulls a surprising twist. Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, Christoph Waltz, and Samuel L. Jackson star in this movie that takes place many years after Tarzan originally left Africa… and then puts him right back in the jungle.
13. Ghostbusters
On July 15, who ya gonna call? Well, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones, for starters. These haunt-hunting women star in the all-female version of this beloved classic.
14. Star Trek Beyond
The sequel to Star Trek: Into Darkness will once again star Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine as Spock and Captain Kirk as they face a new alien threat. This famous series looked poised to continue to live long and prosper when this film comes to the big screen on July 22.
15. Suicide Squad
Whether you love or hate Jared Leto's tattooed Joker, it's impossible not to be excited for this long-awaited film with an all-star cast. Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Cara Delevingne, Viola Davis, and Scott Eastwood will all make appearances in this antihero movie, which comes out on August 5.
16. The Girl on the Train
Fans of Gone Girl, rejoice — yet another Paula Hawkins book is being made into a movie, and it looks like it's going to be just as thrilling as the one before it. Emily Blunt will star in this film that's guaranteed to stick with you long after you leave the theater on October 7.
17. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
If you're one of the many people who simply can't imagine a world without new Harry Potter material to get excited about, you're in luck. J.K. Rowling's spin-off book is being made into a movie starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, and Colin Farrell. On November 18, be prepared for some serious magic to happen.
18. Moana
Another strong, independent Disney princess will be added to the line-up on November 23 when Moana (voiced by Auli'i Cravalho) and the demigod Maui (voiced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) set sail on an epic adventure to find a legendary island.
19. Star Wars: Rogue One
The wait until Episode VIII may be long and painful, but until then, Star Wars fans will be captivated by the first spin-off movie from the famous sci-fi franchise. Felicity Jones, David Luna, and Forest Whitaker will star in this film, which hits theaters in the not-so-far-far-away future on December 16.
20. Assassin's Creed
Another movie based on a popular video game, this film is destined to both delight old fans of the franchise and create new ones when it comes to the big screen on December 21. Michael Fassbender will play Callum Lynch: the deadly assassin working to fight the Templar organization.
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