16 sequels you didn't know were coming in 2018
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The INSIDER Summary: Fans have lots of sequels to look forward to in 2018, as well as numerous remakes. Whether it's an animated film fans have been waiting on for a decade or the next "Harry Potter" installment, there's lots of movies to look out for. Here are 15 sequels you didn't know are coming in 2018. In addition to numerous remakes coming out next year, the movie industry is also churning out sequels to beloved classics (and some not so beloved classics). Whether it’s an animated film starring classic arcade characters, a talking bear movie, or a "Harry Potter" related movie, all of these films will be showing in a theater near you in 2018.
General consensus is that sequels suck. After all, most sequels are trying to cash in on the nostalgia of the first movie, which can be impossible to match. Movies like "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "Batman & Robin" have gone down in infamy, giving sequels a bad name. But then there are still films like "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "The Dark Knight," which remind us how good sequels can be. Sometimes sequels can be memorable and stand on their own… when they’re not crashing and burning in the box office.
So, let’s check out these 15 sequels you didn’t know were coming in 2018. Which ones do you think will succeed? Or do you think all of them will be failures critically and commercially? And if none of these interest you, you can go see the numerous comic book sequels coming out, such as "Deadpool 2," "Avengers: Infinity War "or "X-Men: Dark Phoenix" instead. Or, you know, go see an original movie.
16. "The Incredibles 2"
An animated Disney feature we’ve been waiting for since the first film was released over a decade ago in 2004, "The Incredibles 2" is about a family of superheroes. Bob Par is Mr. Incredible, who has super strength. His wife, Helen Parr, is Elastigirl, whose ability is (surprise surprise) super stretchiness. Their daughter, Violet Parr, can turn invisible, and their son, Dashiell “Dash” Parr, has super speed. Then there’s the Parr’s infant son Jack-Jack, who appears to have every power in the book. In this film, Bob must stay behind and watch his son Jack-Jack while his wife saves the world.
Oscar winner Brad Bird ("Ratatouille," "Tomorrowland"), who also wrote and directed the first film, will be taking the same roles in this film. Many of the original voice-actors are returning to their roles, including Craig T. Nelson ("Parenthood") as Mr. Incredible, Holly Hunter ("Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice") as Elastigirl, Sarah Vowell (Please Give) as Violet, and Samuel L. Jackson ("The Hitman’s Bodyguard") as their cool friend Lucius Best aka Frozone. The only voice actor not returning is Spencer Fox as Dash, who is being replaced by the unknown actor, Huck Milner.
Get ready for some family-friendly superhero action on June 15, 2018.
15. "The Predator"
A sequel to the Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi film "Predator" (1987) about a team of commandos in the Central American jungle fighting against a dangerous creature known as the Predator. It was originally going to be a reboot, but instead became a sequel when the director and co-writer Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon," "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang") signed on and stated it would be a sequel that explores more of the Predator mythology.
One of the actors in the film ensemble, comedian Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele), commented to "Entertainment Weekly" that: “Predator was a real privilege to do, and if people think they’re going to see a remake of the original movie, they’re in for a surprise…. A very pleasant surprise.”
Some other cast members include Yvonne Strahovski ("Dexter"), Trevante Rhodes ("Moonlight"), Olivia Munn ("X-Men: Apocalypse"), and Alfie Allen ("Game of Thrones").
Get ready to see them all become prey when "The Predator" hits theaters on August 3, 2018.
14. "Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom"
The plot of the latest film is currently unknown, but "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" follows closely behind the previous film in the "Jurassic Park" series, "Jurassic World." For those unfamiliar with the now classic film, Jurassic Park was about a park featuring dinosaurs brought back by the power of movie science. Of course, something goes terribly wrong and visitors to the park are in for the fight of their lives.
Jurassic World stars Chris Pratt ("Guardians of the Galaxy") and Bryce Dallas Howard ("The Help") reprise their roles, as does Jurassic Park’s Jeff Goldblum ("Independence Day"). Director J.A. Bayona ("A Monster Calls") worked with the original director of Jurassic World, Colin Trevorrow, and the film has been finished.
Expect to see plenty of prehistoric creatures when "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" comes to theaters on June 22, 2018.
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