Have you started to wonder what happened with that movie you really wanted to check out this year? Did it ever release? WILL it ever release? With everything going on in the world, the release dates of several blockbuster movies are being moved around so often you may have lost track of where and when they are. But don’t worry – we’re keeping track of that for you.
We’ve broken down the current release schedule, dates and things we know right now, as well as movie releases we’re still waiting on, and others that you may have missed. Don’t worry, we’ll be updating this as often as we can.
We may be staying home more than we expected in 2020, but that doesn’t mean we wont have movies to watch!
Movies Release Dates We Know
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th
THE BURNT ORANGE HERESY (LIMITED)
THE BURNT ORANGE HERESY (Limited): Charming and ambitious art critic, James Figueras (Claes Bang), has fallen from grace. He spends his days in Milan lecturing witless tourists about art history. His only glimmer of hope is a newfound love interest, the enigmatic American, Berenice Hollis (Elizabeth Debicki). An opportunity strikes when he is contacted by wealthy art dealer Joseph Cassidy (Mick Jagger) who summons James to his villa on Lake Como and asks him to steal a painting from the legendary reclusive artist, Jerome Debney (Donald Sutherland). Soon, James’ greed and ambition get the better of him, and he finds himself caught in a web of his own making. (SONY PICTURES CLASSICS)
This film is rated R.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020
ANTEBELLUM:
Successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monaìe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late. ANTEBELLUM is a terrifying new thriller from the producer of the acclaimed films GET OUT and US, and groundbreaking directors Gerard Bush and Christoper Renz (Bush+Renz) – an exciting new voice in filmmaking. (LIONSGATE)
This film is not yet rated.
THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN (Disney+):
A gorilla named Ivan tries to piece together his past with the help of an elephant named Stella as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity. Directed by Thea Sharrock; Cast: Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, Brooklyn Prince, Sam Rockwell. (DISNEY)
This film is not yet rated.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020
THE NEW MUTANTS:
“The New Mutants,” an original horror thriller set in an isolated hospital where a group of young mutants is being held for psychiatric monitoring. When strange occurrences begin to take place, both their new mutant abilities and their friendships will be tested as they battle to try and make it out alive. (20TH CENTURY STUDIOS)
This film is not yet rated.
THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD:
THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD re-imagines Charles Dickens’ classic ode to grit and perseverance through the comedic lens of its award-winning filmmakers— giving the Dickensian tale new life for a cosmopolitan age with a diverse ensemble cast of stage and screen actors from across the world. Emmy® winners and Oscar® nominees Armando Iannucci (IN THE LOOP, THE DEATH OF STALIN, HBO’S “Veep” and “Avenue 5”) and Simon Blackwell (IN THE LOOP, HBO’S “Succession”) lend their wry, yet heart-filled storytelling style to revisiting Dickens’ iconic hero on his quirky journey from impoverished orphan to burgeoning writer in Victorian England.
Directed by: Stars: Armando Iannucci. Stars: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie, Tilda Swinton. (SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES)
This film is rated PG.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC
On Demand and In Theaters September 1, 2020
The stakes are higher than ever for the time-traveling exploits of William “Bill” S. Preston Esq. and Theodore “Ted” Logan. Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the now middle aged best friends set out on a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save life as we know it. Along the way, they will be helped by their daughters, a new batch of historical figures, and a few music legends – to seek the song that will set their world right and bring harmony in the universe.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
KAJILLIONAIRE:
From acclaimed writer/director Miranda July comes a profoundly moving and wildly original comedy. Con-artists Theresa and Robert have spent 26 years training their only daughter, Old Dolio, to swindle, scam, and steal at every opportunity. During a desperate, hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger into joining their next scam, only to have their entire world turned upside down.Starring Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez, Debra Winger and Richard Jenkins. Directed by Miranda July.
(FOCUS FEATURES)
This film is not yet rated.
THE KING’S MAN:
As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency in The King’s Man. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson, Daniel Brühl, with Djimon Hounsou, and Charles Dance. Directed by Matthew Vaughn. (20TH CENTURY STUDIOS)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
GREENLAND
A family fights for survival as a planet-killing comet races to Earth. John Garrity (Gerard Butler), his estranged wife Allison (Morena Baccarin), and young son Nathan make a perilous journey to their only hope for sanctuary. Amid terrifying news accounts of cities around the world being leveled by the comet’s fragments, the Garrity’s experience the best and worst in humanity while they battle the increasing panic and lawlessness surrounding them. As the countdown to global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh. (STX Films)
This film is rated PG-13.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2020
WONDER WOMAN 1984
An all-new chapter in the Wonder Woman story, “Wonder Woman 1984” finds Diana Prince living quietly among mortals in the era of excess. Though she’s come into her full powers, she maintains a low profile, curating ancient artifacts at the Smithsonian and performing super heroic acts incognito. But now, Diana will have to step directly into the spotlight and muster all her wisdom, strength and courage in order to battle the Cheetah and save mankind from a world of its own making, proving she is a hero for our time, for all time, for everyone. Starring Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig, Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal. Directed by Patty Jenkins. (WARNER BROS.)
This film is rated PG-13.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020
HONEST THIEF
They call him the In and Out Bandit because meticulous thief Tom Carter (Liam Neeson) has stolen $9 million from small-town banks while managing to keep his identity a secret. But after he falls in love with the bubbly Annie (Kate Walsh), Tom decides to make a fresh start by coming clean about his criminal past, only to be double-crossed by two ruthless FBI agents.
From the co-creator of Emmy-nominated series Ozark, thriller Honest Thief showcases Liam Neeson in a heartfelt tale of redemption, packed with fights, chases and explosions centered on one man’s mission to make things right for the sake of love.
Honest Thief is written and directed by Mark Williams and stars Liam Neeson (Taken), Kate Walsh (Grey’s Anatomy), Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice), Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad), and Anthony Ramos (Hamilton). The ensemble cast includes Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgment Day) and Jasmine Cephas Jones (Blindspotting).
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020
THE FRENCH DISPATCH
The staff of a European publication decides to publish a memorial edition highlighting the three best stories from the last decade: an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
CANDYMAN
Don’t say his name.
This summer, Oscar® winner Jordan Peele unleashes a fresh take on the blood-chilling urban legend that your friend’s older sibling probably told you about at a sleepover: Candyman. Rising filmmaker Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) directs this contemporary incarnation of the cult classic.
For as long as residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighborhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand, easily summoned by those daring to repeat his name five times into a mirror. In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, visual artist Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II; HBO’s Watchmen, Us) and his girlfriend, gallery director Brianna Cartwright (Teyonah Parris; If Beale Street Could Talk, The Photograph), move into a luxury loft condo in Cabrini, now gentrified beyond recognition and inhabited by upwardly mobile millennials.
With Anthony’s painting career on the brink of stalling, a chance encounter with a Cabrini Green old-timer (Colman Domingo; HBO’s Euphoria, Assassination Nation) exposes Anthony to the tragically horrific nature of the true story behind Candyman. Anxious to maintain his status in the Chicago art world, Anthony begins to explore these macabre details in his studio as fresh grist for paintings, unknowingly opening a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifyingly viral wave of violence that puts him on a collision course with destiny.
From Universal Pictures and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures, in association with BRON Creative, and Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld’s Monkeypaw Productions, Candyman is directed by DaCosta, and is produced by Ian Cooper (Us), Rosenfeld and Peele. The screenplay is by Peele & Rosenfeld and DaCosta. The film is based on the 1992 film Candyman, written by Bernard Rose, and the short story “The Forbidden” by Clive Barker. The film’s executive producers are David Kern, Aaron L. Gilbert and Jason Cloth.
This film is not yet rated.
2 HEARTS:
For two couples the future unfolds in different decades and different places, but a hidden connection will bring them together in a way no one could have predicted. Based on an inspirational true story, 2 Hearts is a romantic journey that celebrates life, love and generosity of spirit, and challenges audiences to believe miracles are possible. Charismatic young Australian actor Jacob Elordi (“Euphoria,” “The Kissing Booth”) plays Chris, a college freshman whose love for a spirited classmate played by Tiera Skovbye(“Riverdale,” “Once Upon a Time”) helps him find the purpose he has been searching for. In another place and time, Adan Canto (“Designated Survivor,” “Narcos”) plays Cuban exileJorge, who falls for well-traveled flight attendant Leslie, played by Radha Mitchell (“Man on Fire,” “The Shack”). Though they were never meant to meet, fate has something entirely unexpected in store for both couples that dramatically changes the course of their lives. Starring: Jacob Elordi, Adan Canto, Tiera Skovbye, Radha Mitchell. Directed by: Lance Hool. (Freestyle Releasing). https://2heartsthefilm.com/
Rated: PG-13.
Friday, October 23, 2020
DEATH ON THE NILE
Detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a young heiress aboard a cruise ship on the Nile River.
Starring Kenneth Branagh, Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders and Letitia Wright. Directed by Kenneth Branagh.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020
COME PLAY
Parents fight to save their son when a mysterious creature uses his electronic devices to break into our world.
FATALE
In this suspenseful and provocative psychological thriller, a successful sports agent, Darren (Michael Ealy), watches his perfect life slowly disappear when he becomes entangled in a police investigation led by a discredited, disgraced and determined detective (Hilary Swank), with whom he had a wild one night stand. Directed by Deon Taylor. (LIONSGATE)
This film is not yet rated.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2020
LET HIM GO:
Following the loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge and his wife Margaret leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas, headed by matriarch Blanche Weboy. When they discover the Weboys have no intention of letting the child go, George and Margaret are left with no choice but to fight for their family.Starring Kevin Costner and Diane Lane. Directed by Thomas Bezucha.
(FOCUS FEATURES)
This film is not yet rated.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Soul
What is it that makes you…YOU? This June, Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film “Soul” introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep take shim form the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22 (voice of Tina Fey), who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover answers to some of life’s most important questions. Directed by Academy Award® winner Pete Doctor (“Inside Out,” “Up”), co-directed by Kemp Powers (“One Night in Miami”) and produced by Academy Award nominee Dana Murray (Pixar short “Lou”), Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” opens in U.S. theaters on June 19, 2020. (DISNEY/PIXAR)
This film is not yet rated.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020
No Time to Die
In No Time To Die, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. (MGM STUDIOS & UNITED ARTISTS RELEASING)
This film is not yet rated.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 2020
EMPTY MAN:
On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity. (20th Century Studios)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020
FREE GUY
A bank teller called Guy realizes he is a background character in an open world video game called Free City that will soon go offline.
FRIDAY JANUARY 15, 2021
Respect
Director Liesl Tommy makes her feature film debut with Respect. Tommy is the first Black woman ever nominated for a Tony award for Best Direction of a Play in 2016 for Eclipsed, and is anAssociate Artist at the Berkeley Rep and an Artist Trustee with the Sundance Institute’s Board of Trustees.
With a story by Callie Khouri (Oscar ® winner for Thelma & Louise) and Tracey Scott Wilson, and screenplay written by Tracey Scott Wilson. Wilson and Tommy have worked together creatively since the 2009 play The Good Negro written by Wilson, directed by Tommy at The Public Theatre. Wilson was a writer on FX’s The Americans which garnered her a Peabody Award as well as Emmy and WGA Award nominations.
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021
F9
No matter how fast you are, no one outruns their past.
Summer 2020 is the time for F9, the ninth chapter in the saga that has endured for almost two decades and has earned more than $5 billion around the world.
Vin Diesel‘s Dom Toretto is leading a quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, little Brian, but they know that danger always lurks just over their peaceful horizon. This time, that threat will force Dom to confront the sins of his past if he’s going to save those he loves most. His crew joins together to stop a world-shattering plot led by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they’ve ever encountered: a man who also happens to be Dom’s forsaken brother, Jakob (John Cena, next year’s The Suicide Squad).
F9 sees the return of Justin Lin as director, who helmed the third, fourth, fifth and sixth chapters of the series when it transformed into a global blockbuster. The action hurtles around the globe—from London to Tokyo, from Central America to Edinburgh, and from a secret bunker in Azerbaijan to the teeming streets of Tblisi. Along the way, old friends will be resurrected, old foes will return, history will be rewritten, and the true meaning of family will be tested like never before. The film stars returning cast members Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel and Sung Kang, with Oscar® winner Helen Mirren and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron. F9 also features Grammy-winning superstar Cardi B as new franchise character Leysa, a woman with a connection to Dom’s past, and a cameo by Reggaeton sensation Ozuna. (UNIVERSAL)
This film is not yet rated.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021
BOB’S BURGERS
The further adventures of hamburger restaurateur Bob Belcher and his quirky family.
FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO
Last Night in Soho is an upcoming 2021 psychological horror film directed by Edgar Wright, with a screenplay by Wright and Krysty Wilson-Cairns, based on a story by Wright. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie, Matt Smith, Diana Rigg, and Terence Stamp
IN THE HEIGHTS
Explores three days in the New York City Dominican-American neighborhood of Washington Heights. Starring Anthony Ramos, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barerra, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jimmy Smits, Corey Hawkins, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, Gregory Diaz IV. Directed by Jon M. Chu. (WARNER BROS.)
This film is not yet rated.
A Quiet Place Part II
Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family (Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe) must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.Starring Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Djimon Hounsou. Directed by John Krasinski. (PARAMOUNT PICTURES)
Rated PG-13
FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021
SPIRAL
A sadistic mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in SPIRAL, the terrifying new chapter from the book of SAW. Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021
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. Starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ruairi O’Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook, Julian Hilliard. Directed by Michael Chaves. (WARNER BROS.)
This film is not yet rated.
Friday July 2, 2021
Top Gun: Maverick
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose”. Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it. Starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Charles Parnell, Bashir Salahuddin, Monica Barbaro, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, Greg Tarzan Davis and Ed Harris. Directed by Joseph Kosinski. (PARAMOUNT PICTURES)
This film is not yet rated.
FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2021
BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR
Two best friends, Barb and Star, leave their small Midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love, and a villain’s evil plot to kill everyone in town.
FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021
JUNGLE CRUISE
Inspired by the famous Disneyland theme park ride, Disney’s JUNGLE CRUISE is an adventure-filled, Amazon-jungle expedition starring Dwayne Johnson as the charismatic riverboat captain and Emily Blunt as a determined explorer on a research mission. Also starring in the film are Edgar Ramirez, Jack Whitehall, with Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti. Jaume Collet-Serra is the director and John Davis, John Fox, Dwayne Johnson, Hiram Garcia, Dany Garcia and Beau Flynn are the producers, with Doug Merrifield serving as executive producer.
Friday, October 15, 2021
Halloween Kills
From the returning filmmaking team responsible for the 2018 global phenomenon, Halloween Kills is written by Scott Teems & Danny McBride & David Gordon Green based on characters created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill. The film is directed by David Gordon Green and produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block. The executive producers are John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green and Ryan Freimann.
Friday September 3, 2021
Jackass Film
Friday April 8, 2022
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Friday, July 22, 2022
Under the Boardwalk
Friday February 10, 2023
The Tiger’s Apprentice
Movies We’re Still Waiting on Dates on:
Even with this long and every changing list of release dates – we still have some that are just… not announced yet. We’re hoping these movies have a release date soon and as soon as we have them we will update this post!
- BLACK WIDOW has moved from 5/1 to TBD
- CHARM CITY KINGS has moved from 4/17 to TBD
- THE GREEN KNIGHT has moved from 5/29 to TBD
- MULAN has been moved from 8/21 to TBD
- PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN has moved from 4/17 to TBD
- RUN has moved from 5/8 to TBD
- THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM has moved from 4/17 to TBD
- SPELL has moved from 8/28 to TBD
- THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE ON THE RUN has moved to TBD 2021
- TENET has moved from 8/12 to TBD
- THE TOMORROW WAR has moved from 12/25 to TBD
- THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW has moved from 5/15 to TBD
- WORDS ON THE BATHROOM WALLS has moved to TBD Summer
Movies that have already released and where you can find them:
If you need something new to watch, and you just can’t wait – there is some good news! Some movies have been released direct to digital, or have made their way to digital release. That means you can stream them any time with your family. We’ve tracked down where you can find these movies, and as long as you have these streaming services most are free to enjoy today!
- ALL DAY AND A NIGHT is available on Netflix
- ARTEMIS FOWL is available on Disney+
- BECOMING is available on Netflix
- DANGEROUS LIES is available on Netflix
- DA 5 BLOODS is available on Netflix
- FATAL AFFAIR is available on Netflix
- THE HIGH NOTE is available to rent on Amazon
- IRRESISTIBLE is available to rent or purchase on Amazon
- THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND is available to rent on Youtube
- THE KISSING BOOTH 2 is available on Netflix
- THE LOVEBIRDS is available on Netflix
- THE MAIN EVENT is available on Netflix
- MUCHO MUCHO AMOR: THE LEGEND OF WALTER MERCADO is available on Netflix
- MY SPY is available to watch with your prime membership on Amazon
- The Old Guard is available on Netflix
- SCOOB! is available on Amazon
- SPELLING THE DREAM is available on Netflix
