Get ready for the excitement in Hollywood movies 2024! There’s a bunch of cool stuff coming your way—from awesome action series to big superhero hits and fun animated movies for the whole family. It’s going to be a blast!
After overcoming setbacks like strikes and delays, Hollywood is set for a spectacular return in 2024! Brace yourself for an array of thrilling experiences, including exciting superhero movies, the much-anticipated musical adaptation, George Miller’s comeback with Mad Max, the third installment of Avatar, and more. Explore the Hollywood movies 2024 we’re eagerly anticipating below, and keep coming back for updates to the list!
HOLLYWOOD MOVIES IN JANUARY 2024
Mean Girls (2024)
Directed by: Arturo Perez Jr., Samantha Jayne
Starring: Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, Bebe Wood, Jaquel Spivey, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jenna Fischer, Jon Hamm, Ashley Park
Opening on: January 12, 2024
Even though it might seem like a redo of the 2004 funny movie, this new version is a bit different. Tina Fey, who wrote the first one and also appears in this movie, wrote this adaptation of the Mean Girls stage musical, which itself was based on the original film. Angourie Rice is the new girl, Cady Heron, and Reneé Rapp takes on the role of the main Mean Girl, Regina George.
HOLLYWOOD MOVIES IN FEBRUARY 2024
Argylle (2024)
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Bryan Cranston, Sofia Boutella, Ariana DeBose, Samuel L. Jackson
Opening on: February 2, 2024
The director of Kingsman, Matthew Vaughn, is back with a fun spy movie. In this action comedy, a writer (Bryce Dallas Howard) grabs the interest of a secret crime group because her spy stories strangely match their actions. Now, a spy in disguise (Sam Rockwell) has to rescue her and her cat.
Directed by: S.J. Clarkson
Starring: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts, Mike Epps, Adam Scott, and Zosia Mamet
Opening on: February 14, 2024
Sony’s “Spider-Man Movie Franchise (Without Spider-Man)” has had its ups (Venom) and downs (Morbius). However, Madame Web, featuring Dakota Johnson as the psychic friend from Spidey’s world, might be worth watching, even if Peter Parker himself doesn’t make an appearance. The movie also stars Sydney Sweeney, Adam Scott, and Zosia Mamet.
HOLLYWOOD MOVIES IN MARCH 2024
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård
Opening on: March 1, 2024
The first part’s release on HBO Max made people wonder if the sequel would happen, but luckily, WB decided to let Denis Villeneuve go ahead. In Part Two, we’ll see familiar faces like Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken join the cast as Villeneuve continues telling the second half of Frank Herbert’s amazing sci-fi novel.
Directed by: Jeff Wadlow
Starring: DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Veronica Falcon, Betty Buckley
Opening on: March 8, 2024
In the realm of Hollywood movies 2024, there’s an eerie tale from Blumhouse. The story revolves around a woman, played by DeWanda Wise, who moves back to her childhood home with her family. To their surprise, the woman’s stepdaughter, portrayed by Pyper Braun, forms a strong bond with a stuffed bear discovered in the basement. This seemingly innocent toy, however, compels her into playing increasingly risky and dangerous games.
Directed by: Mike Mitchell
Starring: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, Dustin Hoffman
Opening on: March 8, 2024
In the realm of Hollywood movies 2024, DreamWorks Animation brings us another chapter in the fantastic Kung Fu Panda series. This series, quietly remarkable, takes a seemingly silly idea—Jack Black voicing a chubby panda skilled in martial arts—and transforms it into something amusing, touching, and packed with impressive fight scenes.
At CinemaCon 2023, it was revealed that Mike Mitchell (known for Trolls and The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part) would be directing the film. The story unfolds as Po, our beloved panda, takes on a chameleon adversary and embarks on a quest to find a new Dragon Warrior.
Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ali Suliman
Opening on: March 22, 2024
In this amazing true story, Mark Wahlberg takes the lead. The tale follows a man who forms a friendship with a stray dog while aiming to conquer the Adventure Racing World Championship—an intense 435-mile race across the challenging terrain of the Dominican Republic.
Directed by: Gil Kenan
Starring: Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt
Opening on: March 22, 2024
In the realm of Hollywood movies 2024, there’s not a lot we know about this sequel yet, but here’s what we do know. Director Jason Reitman has been replaced by Gil Kenan (known for Monster House and Poltergeist 2015), who also helped write Afterlife.
The familiar faces of Carrie Coon, McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, and Paul Rudd are making a return, and they’ll be joined by new folks like Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt. The story will unfold in New York, particularly at the firehouse from the original films, as hinted at the end of Afterlife.
Directed by: Adam Wingard
Starring: Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Kaylee Hottle, Fala Chen, Alex Ferns, and Rachel House
Opening on: March 29, 2024
The top two giant monsters are back for another showdown in the sequel to the Monsterverse’s 2021 clash. This time, though, it seems like Godzilla and Kong might be starting off as friends instead of foes.
In the realm of Hollywood movies 2024, The storyline hints at them facing “a huge undiscovered threat hidden in our world.” The lead role in the film goes to Dan Stevens, and he’s joined by returning GvK actors Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Kaylee Hottle. Adam Wingard, who directed the last battle, will be in charge behind the camera once again.
HOLLYWOOD MOVIES IN APRIL 2024
Directed by: Alex Garland
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jesse Plemons, Nick Offerman
Opening on: April 12, 2024
In the middle of Alex Garland’s (known for Ex Machina and Annihilation) fourth film, the United States finds itself in a civil war. Described as a “race to the White House in a near-future America balanced on the razor’s edge,” the film sets the stage for Hollywood movies 2024 with a trailer featuring many thought-provoking scenes. Brace yourself for some controversy, even though we can all agree that Nick Offerman would make a great president.
Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
Starring: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud, Kevin Durand, Alisha Weir
Opening on: April 19, 2024
If you liked Ready or Not from 2019 or the recent Scream movies, you might be interested in Abigail because the directorial team from those films is in charge. Hollywood movies 2024 bring this intriguing story to the screen.
The cast includes Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens, portraying a diverse group of criminals assigned to look after a kidnapped 12-year-old ballerina—she happens to be the daughter of an underworld kingpin—for just one night. Here’s the twist: that little girl is a vampire.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Henry Golding, Alan Ritchson, Cary Elwes, Til Schweiger, Alex Pettyfer
Opening on: April 19, 2024
The upcoming movie from Guy Ritchie brings the director back together with his star from The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Henry Cavill (also featuring Henry Golding from The Gentlemen). Leading an ensemble cast, Cavill takes on a spy action flick inspired by true events.
Hollywood movies 2024 present this intriguing story. The plot revolves around a secret military organization crafted by Winston Churchill during World War II to combat the Nazis—a real-life twist on Inglourious Basterds. Given Ritchie’s recent serious film ventures, it’s uncertain whether this one will lean more towards his usual witty style.
Challengers (2024)
Directed by: Luca Guadagnino
Starring: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist
Opening on: April 26, 2024
Hollywood movies 2024 kick off with Zendaya leading the cast in the newest film from Luca Guadagnino. The story revolves around the dynamics among a tennis prodigy-turned-coach (Zendaya), her struggling husband, a former champion (Mike Faist), and his ex-best friend (Josh O’Connor)—who also, coincidentally, is her ex-boyfriend.
HOLLYWOOD MOVIES IN MAY 2024
Directed by: David Leitch
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt
Opening on: May 3, 2024
Hollywood movies 2024 kick off with none other than David Leitch, a master of action directing these days. Former stuntman and the genius behind John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, and Hobbs & Shaw, Leitch is taking on a film adaptation of an ’80s TV show. The story revolves around a stuntman who doubles as a bounty hunter—a perfect fit for Leitch’s expertise. Leading the cast are Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.
Back to Black (2024)
Directed by: Sam Taylor-Johnson
Starring: Marisa Abela, Jack O’Connell, Lesley Manville, Eddie Marsan
Opening on: May 10, 2024
This movie tells the life story of jazz singer-turned pop star Amy Winehouse, following her journey to fame until the launch of her studio album, Back to Black. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (known for Fifty Shades of Grey), the film features Marisa Abela from HBO’s Industry portraying the troubled singer.
Directed by: Wes Ball
Starring: Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Peter Macon, Eka Darville, and Kevin Durand
Opening on: May 10, 2024
Caesar, the chimpanzee who led the apes to take over the world, passed away in the conclusion of the 2017 movie War for the Planet of the Apes—the third film in the revamped series of the classic sci-fi franchise. But the monkey business doesn’t end there. (Yes, we know apes and monkeys are different, but bear with us.) Wes Ball, the director of the Maze Runner films, is in charge of the fourth installment, set many years after the happenings in War.
Directed by: John Krasinski
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Cailey Fleming, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Maya Rudolph, Awkwafina
Opening on: May 17, 2024
Hollywood movies 2024 kick off with a fantasy comedy developed by John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds—who also happen to star in the film. The movie, aptly titled IF, follows a young girl who discovers her knack for seeing Imaginary Friends that have been left behind. Reynolds and Krasinski lead the way, joined by an extensive voice cast (probably for those imaginary friends) featuring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Matt Damon, Steve Carell, Emily Blunt, Awkwafina, and more.
Directed by: George Miller
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Nathan Jones, and Angus Sampson
Opening on: May 24, 2024
In this prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, one of the standout films of the century, Anya Taylor-Joy takes on the role of a younger Imperator Furiosa—the tough war rig driver. George Miller, the original director, is at the helm once again, and Chris Hemsworth joins in as well. The movie unfolds the story of Furiosa’s kidnapping and her journey to climb the ranks under Immortan Joe’s rule.
The Garfield Movie (2024)
Directed by: Mark Dindal
Starring: Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Hannah Waddingham, and Ving Rhames
Opening on: May 24, 2024
After lending his voice to Mario, Chris Pratt is taking on another iconic character—everyone’s favorite lasagna-loving, Monday-hating cat, Garfield, in a new movie adaptation of the beloved comic strip. Samuel L. Jackson will be the voice behind Vic, Garfield’s father. Yep, that’s happening! Okay!