So we’re barely into 2020 and there has already been some amazing films such as 1917, Bombshell and Jojo Rabbit. And by the looks of what is still to come 2020 is looking like a very good year for cinema…
Dolittle
Robert Downey Jr plays the vet Dr. John Dolittle in 19th-century England whose only companionship after his wife dies at sea is that of his exotic animal friends in this adaptation inspired by Hugh Lofting’s The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle.
Also Starring: Antonio Banderas and Michael Sheen.
Featuring Voices: Emma Thompson, Octavia Spencer, John Cena, Tom Holland, Rami Malek and Ralph Fiennes
UK Release: February 7
Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
So far the DCEU has failed to make a dent in Marvel’s superhero titan armour with both Suicide Squad and Justice League missing the mark. Here’s hoping that Birds of Prey can deliver where they failed as Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn joins forces with other vigilante’s to protect a young girl in peril.
Also Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ali Wong, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Chris Messina and Ewan McGregor
UK Release: February 7
Mulan
The latest in Disney’s live-action parade sees Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, step in to take her fathers place serving in the Imperial Army by disguising herself as a man.
Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Jet Li, Li Gong, Xana Tang and Utkarsh Ambudkar
UK Release: March 27
Black Widow
As if the Marvel timeline wasn’t crazy enough already, we’re going back to just after Captain America: Civil War for Scarlet Johansson’s first, and likely only, solo outing as Black Widow.
Also Starring: Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, O-T Fagbenle, Olivier Richters and Ray Winstone
UK Release: May 1
Wonder Woman 1984
2017’s Wonder Woman is one of DC’s only hits in their cinematic history so its safe to say Wonder Woman 1984 has a lot to live up to. But between Gal Gadot, original director Patty Jenkins and the potential of an epic 80’s inspired soundtrack, things are looking good so far.
Also Starring: Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig, Gabriella Wilde and Sonia Goswami
UK Release: June 5
Top Gun: Maverick
A sequel to 1986’s Top Gun probably isn’t needed as the film stands pretty well on its own. but I’d be lying if I said it isn’t wanted.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Val Kilmer, Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Jay Ellis, Jon Hamm and Ed Harris.
UK Release: July 17
The King’s Man
Acting as a prequel to director Mathew Vaughn’s Kingsman film series, The King’s Man will be a spy-thriller set around the First World War that sees the formation of the spy agency.
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Rhys Ifans, Daniel Brühl, Charles Dance, Harris Dickinson, Matthew Goode, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Gemma Arterton, Stanley Tucci, Tom Hollander and Djimon Hounsou
UK Release: September 16 (I think)
Eternals
It’s not really a year in cinema without Marvel coming for all your money. The Eternals is set to be Marvel’s 25th film and will be introducing a whole bunch of punchy immortal aliens who protect the human race from from their evil opposites, the Deviants.
Starring: Richard Madden, Gemma Chan, Angelina Jolie, Selma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Lauren Ridloff and Brian Tyree Henry
UK Release: November 6
Emma Canning 