Films to look out for over break

Roadmap of all the movies set to be released over the summer

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“The Lion King,” directed by John Favaru is set to come out on July 19.

Chloe Presley, Staff Writer

While the stereotypical idea of summer is envisioned as lounging on beaches and poolsides with a tropical drink in hand, burning up in the sun, it rarely is ever that. High schoolers tend to spend summer break either in rooms, huddled under a cocoon of blankets watching Netflix or in movie theaters watching summer’s most highly anticipated films.

 Since the dog days are right around the corner, I thought I would give a brief roadmap and personal anticipation rating of all of the movies set to come out over break so you know what to be looking out for.

 

Godzilla: King Of Monsters

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Release Date: May 31

Director: Michael Dougherty

Rating: PG-13

Cast: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ken Watanabe

Summary: A fight between an ancient race of god-sized monsters such as Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah leaves humanity on the brink of extinction.

Anticipation Scale: 6/10

 

Ma

Hollywood Reporter

Release Date: May 31

Director: Tate Taylor

Rating: R

Cast: Octavia Spencer, Juliette Lewis, Diana Silvers

Summary: Octavia Spencer plays a lonely middle-aged woman named Ma, who befriends a group of teenagers, allowing them to party in her basement. Their newfound friendship soon takes a darker turn for the worst.

Anticipation Scale: 8/10

 

Rocketman

IndieWire

Release Date: May 31

Director: Dexter Fletcher

Rating: R

Cast: Taron Egerton, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard

Summary: This up and coming biopic covers the musical journey of the singer Elton John, and how he  became a flamboyant rockstar.

Anticipation Scale: 9.5/10

 

Dark Phoenix

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Release Date: June 7

Director: Simon Kinberg

Rating: PG-13

Cast: Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender

Summary: After a life-threatening mission out in space, Jean Grey evolves into the iconic Dark Phoenix with newfound powers.

Anticipation Scale: 9/10

 

The Dead Don’t Die

IndieWire

Release Date: June 14

Director: Jim Jarmusch

Rating: R

Cast: Adam Driver, Selena Gomez

Summary: In the small town of Centerville, nothing is ever predictable. No one could foresee the dangerous repercussions that would soon plague the town and everyone in it: the dead rising from the grave, feasting on the living, and forcing everyone to fend for themselves to survive.

Anticipation Scale: 4/10

 

Men In Black International

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Release Date: June 14

Director: F. Gary Grey

Rating: Not yet rated

Cast: Tessa Thompson, Chris Hemsworth

Summary: Two agents employ high-tech weaponry in order to save the world from invading aliens.

Anticipation Scale: 3/10

 

Toy Story 4

Hollywood Reporter

Release Date: June 21

Director: Josh Cooley

Rating: G

Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen

Summary: When the Toy Story gang embarks on a new adventure, Woody runs into old friend Bo Peep only to realize the two want something very different when it comes to the life of toys.

Anticipation Scale: 3/10

 

Childs Play

Engadget

Release Date: June 21

Director: Lars Klevberg

Rating: R

Cast: Aubrey Plaza, Mark Hamill

Summary: After a child’s toy comes to life and starts wreaking havoc around the neighborhood, Andy and his friend team up to put a stop to the doll’s madness.

Anticipation Scale: 8/10

 

Annabelle Comes Home

Dread Central

Release Date: June 26

Director: Gary Doberman

Rating: R

Cast: Patrick Wilson, Madison Iseman

Summary: After paranormal investigators lock Annabelle in an artifacts room to keep her from causing trouble once again, the doll awakens alongside every other spirit in the room.

Anticipation Scale: 5/10

 

Spider-Man: Far From Home

Los Angeles Times

Release Date: July 2

Director: Jon Watts

Rating: PG-13

Cast: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal

Summary: After the events of Avengers Endgame, Peter Parker attempts to let off some steam on a school field trip, only to be called upon by Nick Fury for a mission only he can complete.

Anticipation: 9/10

 

Crawl

Movie Web

Release Date: July 12

Director: Alexandre Aja

Rating: Not yet rated

Cast: Kaya Scodelario. Barry Pepper, Morffyd Clark

Summary: After a hurricane hits Florida, a woman and her father desperately try to escape from the wreckage only to find themselves surrounded by giant alligators.

Anticipation Scale: 4/10

 

The Lion King

BBC

Release Date: July 19

Director: John Favaru

Rating: PG

Cast: Donald Glover, Beyonce Knowles, Eric Andre

Summary: A live adaptation remake of the animated classic released in 1994.

Anticipation Scale: 10/10

 

Hobbs and Shaw

BBC

Release Date: August 2

Director: David Leitch

Rating: PG-13

Cast: Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson

Summary: Spin-off of the Fast and Furious franchise, sworn enemies, Hobbs and Shaw must team up in order to save humanity from being forever altered.

Anticipation Scale: 7/10

 

The New Mutants

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Release Date: August 2

Director: Josh Boone

Rating: Not yet rated

Cast: Maisie Williams, Charlie Heaton

Summary: A group of individuals try to cope with their superpowers while being locked inside a secret facility.

Anticipation Scale: 8/10