19 Different 2019 Films to Get Excited About
This coming year is going to be great for moviegoers and the film industry itself. Among the many 2019 films coming out, we have another chapter in the Toy Story series, a few different remakes and sequels that look intriguing, and as much Tom Hanks and Will Smith as you can handle.
Check out our entire list below:
2019 Films to Get Excited About
Serenity
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: January 25th, 2019
Reason to Watch: Serenity is a straightforward thriller about a man (Matthew McConaughey) that finds himself defending his ex-wife (Anne Hathaway) from her new husband. Right up my alley…can’t wait.
Us
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: March 22nd, 2019
Reason to Watch: Jordan Peele’s follow-up to Get Out…
Greyhound
Genre: Historical Drama
Release Date: March 22nd, 2019
Reason to Watch: Not a film for everyone but it’s a WWII drama starring Tom Hanks. On the strength of Saving Private Ryan, that means something.
Where’d You Go, Bernadette
Genre: Drama
Release Date: March 22nd, 2019
Reason to Watch: A film based on a book with an all-star cast — Kristen Wiig, Laurence Fishburne, Cate Blanchett, Judy Greer — that’s directed by the great Richard Linklater.
Dumbo
Genre: Live-Action
Release Date: March 29th, 2019
Reason to Watch: Live-action Disney remake of a classic, directed by Tim Burton and starring Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, and Michael Keaton.
Aladdin
Genre: Live-Action
Release Date: May 24th, 2019
Reason to Watch: Another live-action Disney remake that’s going to be a smash. Will Smith takes the reigns from Robin Williams here as the scene-stealing Genie.
Flarsky
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: June 7th, 2019
Reason to Watch: Had to have a comedy somewhere in here, plus it stars a few guys I really f*ck with — Seth Rogan & Bob Odenkirk.
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Genre: Animated
Release Date: June 7th, 2019
Reason to Watch: No Louis C.K. this time around but the first one was awesome and surprisingly realistic.
Child’s Play
Genre: Horror
Release Date: June 21st, 2019
Reason to Watch: This remake, which stars Aubrey Plaza and Brian Tyree Henry, is going to be better than the original.
Toy Story 4
Genre: Animated
Release Date: June 21st, 2019
Reason to Watch: (See Title)
Ford v. Ferrari
Genre: Sports Drama
Release Date: June 28th, 2019
Reason to Watch: Not entirely sure what to expect here (besides a lot of cars) but it stars two legit heavyweights — Christian Bale and Matt Damon — and is directed by James Mangold (Walk The Line, 3:10 to Yuma).
The Lion King
Genre: Live-Action
Release Date: July 19th, 2019
Reason to Watch: Talk about a summer blockbuster; this thing is going to break all sorts of records…
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Genre: Mystery
Release Date: July 26th, 2019
Reason to Watch: Tarantino. DiCaprio. Pitt. Pacino.
It: Chapter Two
Genre: Horror
Release Date: September 6th, 2019
Reason to Watch: The first remake blew away expectations. The
Zombieland 2
Genre: Horror-Comedy
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Reason to Watch: Cult classics rock…as does Woody Harrelson.
Gemini Man
Genre: Sci-Fi
Release Date: October 4th, 2019
Reason to Watch: A little love for the sci-fi fans. This one has a lot of potential, with Will Smith as the lead and Ang Lee directing, but they’re also prone to the occasional bomb.
Joker
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: October 4th, 2019
Reason to Watch: Nobody can top Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker but Joaquin Phoenix is going to crush it, guaranteed. Robert DeNiro also has a role in the film.
You Are My Friend
Genre: Biopic
Release Date: October 18th, 2019
Reason to Watch: Low-key pumped to see Tom Hanks performance as Mr. Rogers; I love when a legend takes on a historical figure (ie: DeNiro as Madoff, Pacino as Paterno, etc.). It should be noted that some places have the film’s title as A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
Star Wars: Episode IX
Genre: Sci-Fi
Release Date: December 20th, 2019
Reason to Watch: Everyone likes Star Wars.