30 most anticipated films of 2020

1. Bad boys forever

Bad boys for life

• USA, 2020.
• Action, crime, comedy.
• Premiere: January 23.

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The famous franchise returns after 17 years. Detectives Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnet, played by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, had a long fight and stopped communicating. However, they have to start cooperating again, as the heroes are hunted by a killer, who wants revenge for his brother's death.

2. 1917

1917

• UK, USA, 2020.
• Drama, military, historical.
• Premiere: January 30.

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Director Sam Mendes presents an epic canvas from the First World War. In the story, two young soldiers must, as soon as possible, deliver an order to cancel the attack to the front line. If they do not have time, the battalion, where the brother of one of the messengers is serving, will be ambushed.

The film has an amazing cast, including Benedict Cumberbatch and Colin Firth. In addition, the filmmakers promise incredibly realistic and large-scale battle scenes.

3. Birds of Prey: The Fascinating Story of Harley Quinn

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

• USA, 2020.
• Action, fantasy.
• Premiere: 6 February.

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Harley Quinn broke up with the Joker and decided to become a princess of the underworld herself. Soon, the heroine has to team up with Black Canary, the Huntress and Rene Montoya. Together, they will have to protect Cassandra Kane from the villain called the Black Mask.

It looks like Jared Leto will not return to the role of Joker. But Margot Robbie continues to shine in the image of Harley. The main villain in the film will be played by the charismatic Ewan McGregor.

4. Gentlemen

The gentlemen

• USA, 2020.
• Action, crime.
• Premiere: February 13.

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A resourceful Oxford graduate organizes an illegal business using the estate of an aristocrat. But when the hero decides to sell his developments to criminals from the USA, he faces serious opponents.

Guy Ritchie once started off with crime comedies filled with action, shooting and jokes. And it looks like "Gentlemen" will become for him a kind of return to the origins.

5. Color from other worlds

Color out of space

• Portugal, USA, 2020
• Horror.
• Premiere: February 13.

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Tired of the bustle of the big city, Nathan Gardner buys a quiet farm. But not far from his new possessions, a meteorite falls, which brings something absolutely terrible to Earth.

After a triumphant return in the film "Mandy"Nicolas Cage has become a sought-after horror star. Now he has to play in the film adaptation of the story of Howard Lovecraft.

6. Sonic in the cinema

Sonic the Hedgehog

• Canada, Japan, USA, 2020.
• Science fiction, adventure, comedy.
• Premiere: February 20.

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The super-fast hedgehog Sonic escapes from enemies and moves into our world. In doing so, it accidentally causes a massive power outage. The government, with the support of the evil Dr. Robotnik, tries to catch Sonic, but a simple policeman helps him to escape.

The adaptation of the famous game could look very different. But after the first trailer, the authors received a flurry of criticism because of Sonic's design. Therefore, the appearance of the hero was changed, and the premiere was postponed.

7. Dr. Dolittle's Amazing Journey

The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle

• USA, 2020.
• Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure,
• Premiere: February 20.

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Dr. John Dolittle lives in Victorian England. After the death of his wife, he communicates only with animals and practically does not leave his estate. But when the young queen falls ill, the hero sets out on a dangerous journey in search of a cure.

A series of Hugh Lofting's fairy tales about a doctor who can talk to animals has been shown on screens more than once. In the new version, the main role will be played by the audience's favorite Robert Downey Jr.

8. Quiet place 2

A Quiet Place: Part II

• USA, 2020.
• Horror, thriller.
• Premiere: March 19.

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After Lee Abbott's death, his family with a newborn child continues to survive in a world where people are hunted by monsters that are guided only by sound.

The sequel to the popular horror film will retain the same core cast: John Krasinski will direct again, and his wife Emily Blunt will play the lead role. Also, the famous Cillian Murphy.

9. The bodyguard of the killer's wife

The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

• USA, UK, 2020.
• Action, comedy.
• Premiere: March 19.

Experienced but rather ridiculous bodyguard Michael Bryce saves the world from danger again. Now he must prevent a cyberattack that could destroy the European Union. Only an old acquaintance killer and his wife can help him in this.

Duet Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson delighted the audience in 2017. Now Salma Hayek will join him.

10. Mulan

Mulan

• USA, 2020.
• Drama, adventure, fantasy.
• Premiere: March 26.

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Disney is releasing another game remake of its cartoon. This time, the studio has re-shot the story based on a Chinese legend. In the center of the plot is a girl who pretended to be a man in order to join the army and defend her homeland.

11. No time to die

No time to die

• UK, USA, 2020.
• Action, crime, adventure.
• Premiere: April 9.

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James Bond has decided to leave the service and is enjoying his vacation in Jamaica. But his old friend from the CIA asks for help with saving the scientist from the hands of a terrorist.

The main villain in the film will be played by the star of "Mr. Robot" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" Rami Malek. And for Daniel Craig, No Time to Die will be his last Bond appearance.

12. Black Widow

Black Widow

• USA, 2020.
• Action, fantasy.
• Premiere: April 30.

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After the events of the film "The First Avenger: Confrontation" Natasha Romanoff confronts her former colleagues and tries to deal with the organization that creates the same "Widows".

Scarlett Johansson ends his career in the MCU. The actress has already announced that the solo film about the Black Widow will be her last appearance in this role.

13. Saw

Saw

• USA, 2020.
• Horror, thriller.
• Premiere: May 13.

Eight parts have already been released in the legendary horror franchise. And now the famous comedian and actor Chris Rock has decided to restart the story. He will be accompanied by Samuel L. Jackson. The film will again tell about people who must participate in a terrible deadly game, proving their right to life.

14. Fast and Furious 9

Fast & Furious 9

• USA, 2020.
• Action, crime, adventure.
• Premiere: May 21.

The gang of famous racing driver Dominic Toretto is back. The plot of the ninth film is still unknown, but it is already called the most ambitious in the entire franchise.

Already planned and the tenth part of "Fast and the Furious", which will be the last in the main series. Then the creators will probably move on to spin-offs.

15. Wonder Woman: 1984

Wonder Woman 1984

• USA, 2020.
• Action, fantasy.
• Premiere: June 4.

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Another DC movie will also focus on a woman. Diana Prince, aka Amazon Wonder Woman continues to protect the world. In the mid-eighties, businessman Maxwell Lord turns to her for protection. He is being pursued by a former colleague who has turned into the villainess Cheetah. In return, he promises to bring back to life Diana's beloved Steve Trevor.

16. The main character

Free guy

• USA, 2020.
• Science fiction, comedy, adventure.
• Premiere: July 2.

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Guy, a simple bank clerk, lives in a strange world filled with violence. But it seems to the man that everything is going well. Until one day he finds out that everything around is just a computer game, and Guy himself is a non-player character. Then he decides to become the main character and save the world.

17. Ghostbusters: Descendants

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

• USA, 2020.
• Science fiction, horror, comedy.
• Premiere: July 9.

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The plot of the new part of the comedy horror film tells about a single mother and her two children. They move to an old farm in Oklahoma and soon encounter manifestations of otherworldly forces, and at the same time find an old car of ghostbusters.

The new installment should be a sequel to the classic franchise, ignoring the 2016 relaunch. Moreover, the film is shot by the son of the first director "Ghostbusters».

18. Argument

Tenet

• UK, Canada, USA, 2020.
• Action, thriller, drama.
• Premiere: July 16.

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The plot of a new film by one of the most famous directors of our time Christopher Nolan has not yet been revealed. The story is rumored to be about the secret world of international espionage.

The heroes of John David Washington and Robert Pattinson will find themselves in a love triangle with the character of Elizabeth Debicki. A separate intrigue is created by the fact that both the original and the Russian title of the film are palindromes.

19. Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick

• USA, Hong Kong, 2020.
• Action, military.
• Premiere: July 16.

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The famous film about military pilots was released in 1986, and more than 30 years later, Tom Cruise returns in a sequel. His character Peter Mitchell, nicknamed Maverick, goes to work as a flight instructor. And he takes up teaching the son of his former partner Nick Bradshaw.

20. Morbius, the living vampire

Morbius

• USA, 2020.
• Adventure, horror.
• Premiere: July 30.

The Venom Cinematic Universe is expanding. The new film is dedicated to Dr. Michael Morbius, who suffers from a rare blood disorder. To save himself, he decides on a risky and untested method and as a result turns into a vampire.

Sony is filming an antihero comic again. And the main role in "Morbius" will be played by the famous actor and musician Jared Leto.

21. Bill and ted

Bill & ted face the music

• USA, 2020.
• Comedy, fantasy.
• Premiere: August 20.

Keanu Reeves once became a star of youth comedies thanks to his role in the movie "Bill and Ted". And now he's back to the classic look. The aged heroes never achieved anything in life. But they again have to go on a journey through different eras to come up with the greatest rock hit. This is the only way they can save the universe.

22. Monster Hunter

Monster hunter

• USA, Germany, Japan, China, 2020.
• Action, fantasy.
• Premiere: September 3.

The adaptation of the game of the same name will tell about a group of UN military men led by Lieutenant Artemis. They find themselves in a parallel world inhabited by monsters. The fighters have to rely only on the help of the mysterious Hunter.

The creator of the franchise is responsible for the production.resident Evil»Paul W. FROM. Anderson, and his wife Milla Jovovich will play the main role again.

23. Conjuring-3: By the Will of the Devil

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

• USA, 2020.
• Horror, thriller.
• Premiere: September 10.

Exorcists and ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren are dealing with yet another macabre case that could pose a threat to their own lives.

The director of the first two parts, James Wang, decided not to shoot the sequel himself. His place was taken by the director of "The Weeping Curse" Michael Chavez. And in parallel, work is underway on the sequel "The Curse of the Nun" from the same MCU.

24. King`s man: The Beginning

The king`s man

• UK, USA, 2020.
• Action, Comedy, Adventure
• Premiere: September 18.

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A prequel to the Secret Service film series set during World War I, the Kingsman organization was founded. In the center of the plot is a young aristocrat who is trying to help his country under the guidance of a secret agent.

25. Last night in Soho

Last night in soho

• UK, 2020.
• Horror, thriller.
• Premiere: September 24.

The plot of the first horror film from the famous comedian Edgar Wright is not yet known. The action will take place in London in the 60s, with a young woman at the center of the action.

26. Venom-2

Venom 2

• USA, 2020.
• Science fiction, thriller.
• Premiere: October 1.

Tom Hardy returns as journalist Eddie Brock, who is possessed by the alien symbiote Venom. He will again fight more dangerous aliens. This time his enemies will be Carnage, who was shown in the finale of the first film, and Screech.

27. Death on the Nile

Death on the nile

• USA, 2020.
• Detective.
• Premiere: October 8.

Kenneth Branagh, who directed the new version of Murder on the Orient Express and himself played the role of Hercule Poirot in it, will release a sequel based on Agatha Christie's novel Death on the Nile. This time, the detective has to investigate the murder of a wealthy heiress on a cruise.

28. Eternal

Eternals

• USA, 2020.
• Action, fantasy.
• Premiere: November 4.

A new large-scale film from the MCU will introduce viewers to a race of supermen called the Eternals. They existed long before the appearance of mankind and now they undertake to protect the world from the evil Deviants.

Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, and also Richard Madden and Kit Harrington from Game of Thrones have joined the MCU actors.

29. Godzilla vs. Kong

Godzilla vs. Kong

• USA, 2020.
• Science fiction, action, horror.
• Premiere: November 20.

The cinematic universe of monsters is approaching its most ambitious part. The giant lizard Godzilla and the giant gorilla Kong have maintained a balance in the world for many years. But now they will face a deadly battle.

30. Dune

Dune

• USA, 2020.
• Science fiction, adventure.
• Premiere: December 17.

The Atreides family arrives on the sand planet of Arrakis on the orders of the Emperor. But after the betrayal of Baron Harkonnen, young Paul has to hide in the desert, and then lead the Fremen people.

Film adaptation of the famous book by Frank Herbert from the director Denis Villeneuve Is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Timothy Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin and other stars will play the main roles in the large-scale film.