Take A Look At The Most Anticipated Films of 2019

As we wave goodbye to 2018 and the year of brilliant films it brought us, we are already looking towards the mass of movies waiting to hit the big screen in 2019 and we can’t wait! There are so many new blockbusters to look forward to this year and here at Film and TV Now, we have collated a list of the most anticipated films of 2019 in no particular order.

Avengers: End Game

How could we possibly collate a list of the most anticipated films of 2019 and not include this? Since Avengers: Infinity War (which was a box office smash in 2018), we have been desperately awaiting the new film to see the fate of the surviving Avengers and what they have in store against Thanos. Despite many of the cast members being killed off in the preceding film, are they all really dead? We’re looking at you, Loki! All we can say is, ROLL ON APRIL! 

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

A faded TV actor and his stunt double embark on an odyssey to make a name for themselves in the film industry during the Helter Skelter reign of terror in 1969 Los Angeles. This film boasts a stellar cast consisting of Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie. We love the hippie-era theme scenes going on in LA and can’t wait to see more from this one!

Frozen 2

From the sneaky new images that seem to have appeared, it seems the sister, Ana and Elsa do look a little older than the last time we saw them. It seems like it has been ages since the original came out after Frozen first hit our screens in 2013. The full details of the plot still remain a mystery, but what we do know is the original cast, which includes Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad, will all be back, singing new songs and telling new jokes. There are even some new cast additions, which include Evan Rachel Wood and Sterling K. Brown.

Little Women

Another version of Louisa May Alcott‘s Little Women is set to hit the big screen in 2019. Calling the shots on this one is director Greta Gerwig who is bringing her version to life. The films sees Lady Bird’s Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet reunited once more in a movie. They are joined by Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep.

Us

A mother and father take their kids to their beach house, expecting to enjoy time with friends, but their serenity turns to tension and chaos when some visitors arrive uninvited.  A creepy-sounding horror to put the chills into the New Year by Jordan Peele. The film stars Elisabeth Moss and Lupita Nyong’o.

Dumbo

When the trailer was released for Tim Burton’s skilful remastering of the animated film, Dumbo it caused quite the stir on social media and it is easy to see why. This will no doubt light up the box office, as this class childhood movie is reimagined in a live-action movie.  The tale of the unlucky elephant that was born with ears too big and was endlessly mocked by its peers will be enacted by a high-profile cast including Eva Green and Colin Farrell. 

The Lion King

If you haven’t already seen the trailer for the live-action remake of The Lion King, then where on Earth have you been?! It is beautiful, it is so realistic and the footage in that alone takes our breath away. Whether you are a fan of the original Disney animated classic or not, this is going to be one film this year you do not want to miss. Someone pass us the tissues already! Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Billy Eichner, John Oliver, Keegan-Michael Key, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and James Earl Jones star in this one.

Captain Marvel

This film has got us so excited and after the recent release of the trailer, we cannot wait to finally watch this on the big screen. Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Despite the super plot, the film boasts an impressive cast with Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Annette Bening, Clark Gregg, and Jude Law.

John Wick: Chapter 3

John Wick: Chapter will be released on May 17, 2019 – so unfortunately, we still have some way to go until it hits cinemas. There’s no doubt that the third film will be up there with the best of them with fans of the movie franchise. Keanu Reeves is back in his action, kick-ass mode and he is joined by Laurence Fishburne, Anjelica Houston, Ian McShane, Jason Mantzoukas and Halle Berry.

Aladdin

This film has had everyone talking since it was first announced that a live-action remake would be made of the classic Disney film. Will Smith stars in this one and it is great to see  a diverse cast has been included of Middle Eastern and South Asian descent to play the characters. We don’t have too long to wait for the movie to hit the big screen, as it is released in May.

Dark Phoenix

This film boasts a superb cast and this alone will no doubt draw in the audience to the cinemas whether they have watched previous X-Men movies or not. Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Evan Peters, and Jessica Chastain all star in the movie. It tells the story of Jean Grey who begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world.

Toy Story 4

We are still not sure we are over the emotions of Toy Story 3 yet, but here we are with the fourth instalment of the franchise. Where have the 25 years gone since the release of the first Toy Story movie?! Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Annie Potts, Tony Hale, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, and Keanu Reeves all lend their vocals to the movie which is scheduled for release in June. The new film introduces us to a new toy called “Forky” who joins Woody and the gang. A road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.

Glass

We don’t have long to wait to watch Glass, as it is scheduled for release in January. Director M.Night Shyamalan has called the shots on this one mixing with characters from previous films for this new production. Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson, the David Dunn and Mr. Glass of Unbreakable, join this new production, which sees Dunn use his superhuman powers to chase Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy), the disturbed character from Split who suffers from dissociative identity disorder, and claims no less than 24 personalities. We are already hiding behind our hands at the ideas of The Beast’s appearance…

Star Wars: Episode IX

This is going to be the big blockbuster to close out 2019 – or so we hope. Many Star Wars fans are already waiting in anticipation for the release of the movie, all hoping it does the saga justice. Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, Billie Lourd, Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, Keri Russell, Mark Hamill ,Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher, Matt Smith, and Dominic Monaghan star in the movie which is scheduled for release in December. There’s still a while to wait for this one, but we are sure it will be worth it!

Which movie are you most looking forward to watching? Are there any others you would add to our list? As always, we like to know your thoughts, so leave a comment below, tweet us @filmandtvnow or drop us a comment on our Facebook page.