Summer preview: 'Toy Story 5,' 'Devil Wears Prada 2' and 33 other great movies coming soon
Are you ready for a cerulean summer?
Twenty years after "The Devil Wears Prada" explained how the fashion industry forces its followers to wear the latest trendy hue, the sequel will hit theaters May 1. Reuniting original cast members Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, "The Devil Wears Prada 2” is shaping up as one of the summer’s hottest tickets, ranking No. 3 on Fandango’s "Most Anticipated" list, trailing Sony-Marvel’s "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" at No. 2 and Disney-Pixar’s "Toy Story 5” at No. 1.
Scan the rest of that list — which includes the animated "Minions & Monsters," the live-action "Moana" and DC Studios’ "Supergirl" — and you’ll notice that nearly every title is a sequel, a remake or a superhero installment. The only exception: "The Odyssey," Christopher Nolan’s epic saga featuring Matt Damon as the King of Ithaca. There are other original titles, too, flying a little more under the radar, including Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller "Disclosure Day," the whimsical murder-mystery "The Sheep Detectives" and the saucy-looking comedy "The Invite."
Here are 35 big titles coming this summer:
MAY 1
Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Credit: 20th Century Studios/Macall Polay
ANIMAL FARM An animated version of George Orwell’s timeless political allegory, directed by Andy Serkis and featuring the voices of Seth Rogen, Kieran Culkin, LaVerne Cox and Steve Buscemi.
DEEP WATER When a plane lands in shark-infested waters, the international passengers must work together to survive. With Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley. Directed by Renny Harlin ("Die Hard 2”).
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Twenty years after Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) survived a grueling internship under fashion despot Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the two meet again. Also returning are Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna.
MAY 8
BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT — THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) How big has this 24-year-old pop singer become? Big enough to share directing credit with James Cameron on a documentary about her 2024-25 world tour.
MORTAL KOMBAT II The video game franchise continues, with Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, a washed-up action star who is transported to the Earthrealm. Simon McQuoid directs.
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES On the death of their beloved shepherd (Hugh Jackman), his mystery-loving sheep decide to investigate. The voice cast includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Bryan Cranston; the live cast includes Emma Thompson.
MAY 15
IN THE GREY Guy Ritchie’s latest action thriller centers on elite mercenaries hunting for a stolen fortune. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill and Rosamund Pike.
IS GOD IS Set on fire by her husband (Sterling K. Brown), a furious woman (Vivica A. Fox) commands her daughters (Kara Young, Mallori Johnson) to find and kill him. Filmmaker Aleshea Harris adapts her 2018 play. With Janelle Monáe.
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY: THE SORCERY OF NYMPH CIRCE The second film in an anime trilogy follows a young rebel, Noa Hathaway, as he prepares to take down a dystopian government. With the voices of Kensho Ono and Soma Saito.
MAY 22
Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu in "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu." Credit: Lucasfilm
I LOVE BOOSTERS A crew of Bay Area shoplifters wages war on a fashion industry icon in a new comedy from writer-director Boots Riley ("Sorry to Bother You"). Starring Keke Palmer, Taylour Page, Demi Moore and LaKeith Stanfield.
STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Two much-loved characters from the Lucasfilm universe — bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and the cute lil’ guy known as Baby Yoda — get their own movie. Jon Favreau ("Iron Man") directs.
MAY 29
BACKROOMS Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve star in a film inspired by online posts of eerie locations — part of a digital horror trend known as creepypasta. The official synopsis: "A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom."
THE BREADWINNER Comedian Nate Bargatze makes his feature film debut as a husband who takes charge of the family for a week. He also co-wrote. With Mandy Moore and Colin Jost.
PRESSURE In the run-up to D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott) weigh the consequences of their next actions. Directed by Anthony Maras from David Haig’s play.
JUNE 5
POWER BALLAD An aging musician (Paul Rudd) meets a fading boy-band star (Nick Jonas) who turns his song into a hit — but without the credit. Written and directed by John Carney ("Once").
SCARY MOVIE The sixth installment in the horror parody series reunites Anna Faris, Regina Hall and sibling creators Marlon and Shawn Wayans.
JUNE 12
Emily Blunt as Margaret Fairchild in Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day." Credit: Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment/Niko Tavernise
DISCLOSURE DAY Steven Spielberg’s latest tale of humans and aliens features Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colman Domingo. Plot details are being kept under wraps (but we do know some filming took place in Huntington). Written by David Koepp, of "Jurassic Park."
STOP! THAT! TRAIN! Adam Shankman ("Hairspray") directs what looks like a drag version of "Airplane!" in which two stewardesses (Ginger Minj and Jujubee) must save the runaway Glamazonian Express from disaster. RuPaul plays the U.S. President.
JUNE 19
Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen) and Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) in "Toy Story 5." Credit: Disney/Pixar
THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD Hugh Jackman plays the folkloric figure as a murderous outlaw who finds a last chance at salvation. With Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård. Written and directed by Michael Sarnoski ("Pig").
TOY STORY 5 Woody, Jessie, Buzz and the gang face their biggest threat yet: Lilypad, a high-tech tablet. With the voices of Tom Hanks, Joan Cusack, Tim Allen and Greta Lee. Directed by Andrew Stanton ("WALL-E").
JUNE 26
Milly Alcock as the title character in “Supergirl." Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
THE INVITE In San Francisco, a struggling couple (Seth Rogen and director Olivia Wilde) and a rather lively one (Edward Norton, Penélope Cruz) meet for dinner to discuss some, uh, possibilities. Based on the Spanish comedy "The People Upstairs."
SUPERGIRL One of the summer’s most anticipated releases finds Australian actress Milly Alcock ("House of the Dragon") playing the title role as a bad girl with attitude. Sounds like familiar territory for director Craig Gillespie ("I, Tonya," "Cruella"). Also starring Matthias Schoenaerts.
JULY 1
MINIONS & MONSTERS The little yellow Minions, now Hollywood stars, search for monsters for their next movie — with disastrous results. Universal’s animated comedy features the voices of Allison Janney, Christoph Tim Walz and Trey Parker.
JULY 3
YOUNG WASHINGTON The early years of the founding father (William Franklyn-Miller). Directed by Jon Erwin and distributed by faith-based Angel Studios ("Sound of Freedom").
JULY 10
Catherina Laga'aia as Moana in Disney's live-action "Moana." Credit: Disney
MOANA Disney’s live-action version of its Polynesian-inspired folktale casts Australian actress Catherine Lagaʻaia in the title role and Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui. Directed by Thomas Kail.
JULY 17
Jimmy Gonzales, left, is Cepheus, Matt Damon is Odysseus and Himesh Patel is Eurylochus in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey."' Credit: Universal Pictures/Melinda Sue Gordon
THE ODYSSEY The summer’s heavyweight contender comes from Christopher Nolan, of course, and features Matt Damon as the Homeric hero. Also with Anne Hathaway, Benny Safdie and the omnipresent Zendaya. Shot on IMAX for a reported $250 million.
JULY 31
Spider-Man and Boomerang in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Credit: Sony Pictures
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker, who is undergoing a strange new transformation. Film No. 4 is directed by new Marvel favorite Destin Daniel Cretton ("Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings").
AUG. 7
ICE CREAM MAN Horror director Eli Roth puts his grisly twist on a beloved childhood figure. Soft serve, this ain’t. With original music by Snoop Dogg.
AUG. 14
THE END OF OAK STREET An average suburban street is mysteriously transported to an unknown land that (according to the trailer) contains dinosaurs. Starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor.
PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE The search-and-rescue pups discover an uncharted island populated by (coincidentally) dinosaurs. The voice cast includes McKenna Grace and Terry Crews.
THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING Matthew McConaughey’s first film role in six years, about a banjo-playing apiarist in Oklahoma, was a hit at last year’s South By Southwest film festival. Variety called it "a neorealist beekeeper Western musical revenge fable." Written and directed by Andrew Patterson.
AUG. 21
INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER Lin Shaye, surely cinema’s oldest working scream queen at age 82, returns as medium Elise Rainier in the franchise’s sixth entry. Amelia Eve plays Gemma, a young mother whose strange dreams hint at a supernatural gift.
MUTINY An ex-cop (Jason Statham) boards a human trafficking ship on a mission of revenge. Directed by Jean-François Richet ("Plane").
AUG. 28
Jasper and Jacob Elordi in "The Dog Stars." Credit: 20th Century Studios/Fabio Lovino
COYOTE VS. ACME "Happy Tax Day," the Coyote’s hand-held sign reads in a recent trailer — a jab at Warner Bros., which reportedly killed this film three years ago as a $30 million write-off. It’s finally arriving through distributor Ketchup Entertainment.
THE DOG STARS After the apocalypse, Hig and Cima (Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley) leave their safe compound to search for a better life. With Josh Brolin. Directed by Ridley Scott.
