Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Venom: Let There Be Carnage is a 2021 superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Venom, produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Marvel. It is intended to be the second film in the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters, and the direct sequel to Venom (2018).

Directed by Andy Serkis from a screenplay by Kelly Marcel, based on a story she wrote with Tom Hardy who stars as Eddie Brock / Venom alongside Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott, Stephen Graham, and Woody Harrelson. In the film, Brock tries to reignite his career in journalism by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kasady (Harrelson), who becomes the host of an alien symbiote similar to Venom named Carnage.

Venom was intended to be the start of a new shared universe, and plans for a sequel began during production on the first film. Harrelson was cast to make a brief appearance as Kasady at the end of Venom, with the intention of him becoming the villain Carnage in the sequel.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage was delayed from an initial October 2020 date due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will now hit theaters October 1st, 2021. Watch the official trailers below.

The Tomorrow War

“The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight.”

From director Chris McKay, the cast includes Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Edwin Hodge, Jasmine Mathews, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and Keith Powers.

The Tomorrow War is set to Prime Video July 2nd. Watch the official trailers below.

Scream

Scream (also informally known as Scream 5) is a 2022 horror slasher that serves as the fifth installment of the Scream franchise. It is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick. The film is produced by Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein, and William Sherak, with original screenwriter Kevin Williamson serving as an executive producer. 

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.

Though billed as a relaunch of the franchise, the film is a direct sequel to 2011's Scream 4, and the first in the series not to be directed by Wes Craven, who died in 2015. David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and Roger L. Jackson return to reprise their original roles, while Marley Shelton also reprises her role from the previous film. They are joined by franchise newcomers Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, Dylan Minnette, Jenna Ortega, and Jack Quaid.

Scream is scheduled to be released only in theaters on January 14th, 2022. Watch the official trailers below.

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

"The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" reveals a chilling story of terror, murder and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they'd ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.

The film stars Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, and Julian Hilliard (The Haunting of Hill House).

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is set to hit theaters and HBO Max on June 4th. Watch the final trailer below.

Cherry

Hold on to your hat, because the Russo Brothers (Captain America: The Winter Solider, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame) are back in the directors chair with an Apple TV+ exclusive film starring Spider-Man himself, Tom Holland.

Cherry, an R-rated heist thriller, tells the story of an Army medic suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder who becomes a serial bank robber after an addiction to drugs puts him in debt. The film is based on Nico Walker’s (mostly) autobiographical novel, which he wrote while in prison and published in 2018. The film takes viewers through what lead a college student with a bright future to a life of crime.

Co-stars include Ciara Bravo (Wayne), Jack Reynor (Midsommar), and Mark Wahlberg’s nephew, Jeff Wahlberg.

Cherry will hit theaters on February 26th and will be available to stream on Apple TV+ March 12th. Watch the official trailer below.

Nomadland

“Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad.

The third feature film from director Chloé Zhao, Nomadland features real nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells as Fern’s mentors and comrades in her exploration through the vast landscape of the American West.” - Fox Searchlight Pictures

Nomadland will be playing in select theaters and available to stream on Hulu February 19th. Watch the official trailers below.

The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

“The bodyguard Michael Bryce continues his friendship with assassin Darius Kincaid as they try to save Darius's wife Sonia.”

From director Patrick Hughes, The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard gives audiences another hefty dose of the most unhealthy friendship ever to hit the big screen. The all-star cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo, Caroline Goodall, Rebecca Front, and Gabriella Wright.

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is set to hit theaters June 16th. Watch the official new trailer below.

Candyman

Candyman is a 2021 horror film directed by Nia DaCosta, and written by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, and DaCosta. The film is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, and the fourth film in the Candyman film series, based on the short story "The Forbidden" by Clive Barker.

In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini. A chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind Candyman. Anxious to use these macabre details in his studio as fresh grist for paintings, he unknowingly opens a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifying wave of violence.

The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Colman Domingo. Vanessa Williams, Tony Todd, and Virginia Madsen also briefly reprise their roles from the original film.

Candyman released is set to hit theaters August 27th, courtesy of Universal Pictures.

Dream Horse

Dream Horse is a 2020 sports comedy-drama directed by Euros Lyn from a screenplay by Neil McKay. The film stars Toni Collette, Damian Lewis, Owen Teale, Joanna Page, Karl Johnson, Steffan Rhodri, Anthony O'Donnell, Nicholas Farrell, and Siân Phillips.

Dream Horse had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24th 2020, and is scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States May 21st, 2021, from Bleecker Street and Warner Bros. Pictures.

A heartwarming comedy drama based on true events, Dream Horse hits theaters May 21st. Watch the official trailer below.

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is a 2021 survival horror film written and directed by Johannes Roberts, the man who brought us 47 Meters Down and The Other Side of the Door. Adapted from the stories of the first and second games by Capcom, it serves as a reboot of the Resident Evil film series and will be the seventh film overall, which was loosely based on the video game series of the same name.

Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company's exodus left the city a wasteland... with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever... changed... and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.

The film stars Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen, Robbie Amell, Tom Hopper, Avan Jogia, Donal Logue, and Neal McDonough.

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 24th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Releasing. Watch the official trailers below.

Monday

“Monday follows the story of Mickey (Sebastian Stan) and Chloe (Denise Gough), two Americans in their mid-thirties living in Athens, who meet in the heat of summer one whirlwind weekend. When Chloe’s time in Greece is drawing to a close, she decides to give up her high-flying job back home and explore whether one weekend’s passion can stand the reality of the inevitable Monday.”

Monday will hit select in theaters and VOD April 16th. Watch the official trailer below.

No Time to Die

No Time to Die is a 2021 spy thriller directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga from a screenplay by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Fukunaga, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Daniel Craig stars in the lead role once again in his fifth outing as the British MI6 agent James Bond. Craig has said it will be his final Bond film. In the film, James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

No Time to Die is set to hit theaters on October 8th. Watch the official trailer below.

Wrath of Man

“A mysterious and wild-eyed new cash truck security guard (Jason Statham) surprises his coworkers during a heist in which he unexpectedly unleashes precision skills. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman’s ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score.“

Written and directed by Guy Ritchie, Wrath of Man stars Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Jeffrey Donovan, Josh Hartnett, Laz Alonzo, Raúl Castillo, Deobia Oparei, Eddie Marsan, and Scott Eastwood.

Wrath of Man is set to hit theaters May 7th. Watch the official trailer below including the brand new RED BAND trailer.

Zola

“A waitress agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering roommate on a road trip to Florida to seek their fortune at a high-end strip club.”

I am ALL IN on pretty much anything with A24 attached to it, these guys just have an eye for quality that’s for damn sure. They snagged another gem from the Sundance Film Festival and it looks to be an instant cult classic. I mean any time you combine Florida, strip clubs, and a road trip, you are on to something worthwhile. At least in my experience anyway. Oh and Greg from HBO’s Succession in one of the starring roles, yeah that is just icing on the cake for me.

Zola stars Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Colman Domingo, and Nicholas Braun.

Zola is set for a limited theatrical release on June 30th. Watch the official trailer below.

Voyagers

“A crew of astronauts on a multi-generational mission descend into paranoia and madness, not knowing what is real or not.”

Written and directed by Neil Burger, Voyagers is a sci-fi thriller starring Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp, Fionn Whitehead, Chanté Adams, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Viveik Kalra, Archie Madekwe, Quintessa Swindell, Madison Hu, and Colin Farrell.

Voyagers is set to hit theaters on April 9th, 2021. Watch the official trailer below.

The 355

The 355 is a 2022 spy action drama film directed by Simon Kinberg, with a screenplay by Theresa Rebeck and Kinberg, from a story by Rebeck.

CIA agent Mason "Mace" Brown joins forces with a rival German agent, a cutting-edge computer specialist and a Colombian psychologist when a top-secret weapon falls into the hands of a group of mercenaries. Together, the four women embark on a breakneck mission to save the world while staying one step ahead of a mysterious figure who's tracking their every move.

The cast includes Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong'o, Penélope Cruz, Diane Kruger, and Fan Bingbing, Sebastian Stan, and Édgar Ramírez. The title is derived from Agent 355, a female spy for the Patriots during the American Revolution.

The 355 is scheduled to be released only in theaters on January 7th, 2022, by Universal Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

Spiral

Director Darren Lynn Bousman

Genre Crime | Horror | Mystery

Cast Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Marisol Nichols, Max Minghella

Rating R

Release Date May 14th, 2021

“A sadistic mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw.”

From director Darren Lynn Bousman, the man behind Saw II, III, and IV, Spiral is described as a re-imaging of the Saw franchise. It’s no secret that this franchise has a HUGE following, even though that has dwindled as of late. I personally enjoyed the 2017 film Jigsaw and thought it was a nice conclusion to the franchise. It will be interesting to see where Spiral decides to take things (all-new franchise perhaps?). Check out the official trailers below!!

Black Widow

Black Widow is a 2021 superhero film based on the edgy and extremely popular Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it marks the 24th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

From director Cate Shortland (Berlin Syndrome), Black Widow gives us a an in-depth look at the Marvel character with a dark past and troubling upbringing, to say the least. At birth, the Black Widow (aka Natasha Romanova) is given to the KGB, which grooms her to become its ultimate operative. When the U.S.S.R. breaks up, the government tries to kill her as the action moves to present-day New York, where she is a freelance operative. The standalone film will find Romanoff living in the United States 15 years after the fall of the Soviet Union, and take place directly following the events of Captain America: Civil War.

The impressive cast includes Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow alongside Florence Pugh, David Harbour, O-T Fagbenle, William Hurt, Ray Winstone, and Rachel Weisz. Like many films, Black Widow was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, derailing an initial plan for a May 2020 release date and getting delayed 3 times in total. It is the first film to kick off Phase 4 of the MCU.

Black Widow finally premiered on June 29th, 2021 at various events around the world, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 9th, in theaters & IMAX as well as streaming through Disney+ with Premier Access (an additional $29.99). Watch the official trailers below.

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Black Widow:

• This will be Scarlett Johansson's ninth time playing Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, if you count her cameo in Captain Marvel (2019).

• Scarlett Johansson describes the film as "Its Own Genre" and even named Logan (2017) an Influence along with The Fugitive (1993) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).

• It was revealed that the film is set after Captain America: Civil War (2016).

Separation

Separation is a 2021 horror film, directed by William Brent Bell, from a screenplay by Nick Amadeus and Josh Braun. It tells the story of 8-year-old Jenny who is constantly caught in the middle of the feuding between her lawyer mother Maggie and artist father Jeff. She leads a lonely but imaginative life, surrounded by puppets called “Grisly Kin”, which are based on the works of her father. When Maggie is tragically killed in a hit-and-run, Jeff and Jenny try to piece together a new life.

The cast includes Rupert Friend, Mamie Gummer, Madeline Brewer, Violet McGraw, Simon Quarterman, and Brian Cox.

Separation is set for a theatrical release on April 30th from Open Road Films and Briarcliff Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

Mortal Kombat

“MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth's greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe.”

The Mortal Kombat trailer we have all been waiting for is finally here, and it looks INTENSE!! I was born in 1984 (yes, I know I’m old), so to say that Mortal Kombat was a big part of my childhood would be an understatement. My friends and I would spend hours mastering the finishing moves, and when the cut scene for a move was triggered, we just watched in pure awe. It was a truly magical time.

The dream was always to have the movie version of the game and in 1995, that is exactly what we got. And to be honest, I really liked it. I mean the soundtrack got me all kinds of fired up, and still does to this day. But it was far from perfect. I mean first of all, it was rated PG-13 (yawnnnnnnnn). So for years now we have been itching for a R-rated movie that could truly embody what Mortal Kombat is, and well, that day is nearly here.

This new Mortal Kombat looks incredible, and has me feeling next-level nostalgic. I will be sitting in the movie theater day 1 for this, and it cannot come soon enough.

Mortal Kombat is set to hit theaters, IMAX, and HBO Max April 23rd. Watch the UNRATED trailer below.