Most anticipated movies still to come in 2019

- 90-day PVs: 68,422
- Average PVs: 760 per day
- Director: Johannes Roberts
- Release date: June 28

Four teenage divers try to evade deadly sharks in this survival horror sequel. Mandy Moore and Matthew Modine helped the original squeeze a respectable profit out of its modest budget, but the follow-up will have to make do without them. It sees the big-screen debuts of Corinne Foxx and Sistine Rose Stallone, respective daughters of Jamie Foxx and Sylvester Stallone.

- 90-day PVs: 68,958
- Average PVs: 766 per day
- Director: Lulu Wang
- Release date: July 12

Lulu Wang's dramedy claims to be “based on an actual lie,” but nevertheless draws from the director's personal experiences. In the film, a Chinese woman's family decides not to tell her that she's been diagnosed with a terminal illness. It stars Awkwafina of “Crazy Rich Asians” fame and comes preceded by a legion of rave reviews.

- 90-day PVs: 69,395
- Average PVs: 771 per day
- Director: Simon Curtis
- Release date: Aug. 9

Based on a 2008 novel of the same name, this clever comedy-drama depicts life through the eyes of a dog named Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner). Reflecting upon his own past, Enzo recalls moments of struggle and triumph with his two owners (Milo Ventimiglia and Amanda Seyfried). 

- 90-day PVs: 76,659
- Average PVs: 852 per day
- Director: Adrian Grunberg
- Release date: Sept. 20

An iconic franchise will go out with a bang in September, when John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) employs heavy artillery for the fifth and final time. This time around, the indefatigable war veteran squares off against the Mexican cartel while trying to save his friend's daughter. Gratuitous explosions, machismo dialogue snippets, and over-the-top action sequences surely follow.

- 90-day PVs: 79,068
- Average PVs: 879 per day
- Director: Alma Har'el
- Release date: Nov. 8

As part of his rehabilitation program for substance abuse issues and other struggles, Shia LaBeouf wrote the script for this autobiographical drama. It centers on the turbulent relationship he experienced growing up with his father, whom he actually portrays in the film. Actors Noah Jupe and Lucas Hedges play LaBeouf's on-screen counterpart, Otis, at two different points in the actor's life.

- 90-day PVs: 79,291
- Average PVs: 881 per day
- Director: Richard Linklater
- Release date: Aug. 16

Adapted from a best-selling novel, this upcoming film from Richard Linklater blends mystery, comedy, and drama to inspiring effect. It stars Cate Blanchett as Bernadette Fox, a once-promising architect who left her career behind to become a devoted wife and mother. When Fox suddenly goes missing, it kicks off a journey of rediscovery for all those involved.

- 90-day PVs: 80,370
- Average PVs: 893 per day
- Director: Lino DiSalvo
- Release date: Aug. 30

Like LEGO before it, timeless toy brand Playmobil is leaping onto the big screen. A young woman (voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy) searches for her younger brother (voiced by Gabriel Bateman) in a world of endless creativity, which comes to life by way of unique computer animation. Also featured are the voices of Daniel Radcliffe, Kenan Thompson, Jim Gaffigan, Meghan Trainor, and Adam Lambert, among others.

- 90-day PVs: 80,994
- Average PVs: 900 per day
- Director: Marielle Heller
- Release date: Oct. 18

Tom Hanks plays iconic children's TV host Fred Rogers in this upcoming drama, which takes inspiration from a 1998 Esquire article. Director Marielle Heller insists the film is “not a biopic,” since it's more focused on the real-life relationship between Rogers and a jaded journalist (Matthew Rhys). As a result of these interactions, the journalist's entire outlook on life undergoes a profound transformation.

- 90-day PVs: 85,954
- Average PVs: 955 per day
- Director: Gurinder Chadha
- Release date: Aug. 14

Inspired by the music of Bruce Springsteen, a British teenager of Pakistani descent (Viveik Kalra) comes of age in Margaret Thatcher-era England. Against a backdrop of economic and racial turmoil, the boy learns how to express himself in unique and authentic ways. This Sundance hit is based on a book by journalist Sarfraz Manzoor, whose young life was likewise galvanized by the power of Bruce Springsteen.

- 90-day PVs: 98,544
- Average PVs: 1,095 per day
- Director: Lorene Scafaria
- Release date: Sept. 13

Ripped from the pages of Jessica Pressler's viral article, this crime comedy follows former strip club employees as they bilk money out of their grubby Wall Street clients. Set in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, it shines a light on how New York's exotic dancing economy was affected by the crash. Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, Cardi B, Julia Stiles, Usher, and numerous others star.

- 90-day PVs: 113,020
- Average PVs: 1,256 per day
- Director: Jay Roach
- Release date: Dec. 20

Director Jay Roach puts Fox News in his crosshairs, chronicling the efforts that eventually took down boss Roger Ailes (played by John Lithgow). Leading the charge against toxic male culture are a number of real-life women, respectively portrayed by Margot Robbie, Nicole Kidman, Alice Eve, and Charlize Theron. Showtime is also delivering a TV mini-series about Roger Ailes this year, in which actor Russell Crowe plays the news boss.

- 90-day PVs: 119,811
- Average PVs: 1,331 per day
- Director: Mike Flanagan
- Release date: Nov. 8

Based on Stephen King's heralded follow-up to “The Shining,” this horror film takes place years after the original. Now a struggling adult, Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor) meets a young girl (Kyliegh Curran) with similar psychic abilities. Together they flee from The True Knot, a vicious cult that's been torturing gifted children to death and extracting powers in the process.

- 90-day PVs: 121,519
- Average PVs: 1,350 per day
- Director: Jill Culton, Todd Wilderman
- Release date: Sept. 27

Animator Jill Culton wrote and co-directed this fantasy film about a young girl named Yi (Chloe Bennet) and the Yeti living on her roof in Shanghai. With help from friends, Yi and the Yeti embark on a hazardous journey to the North Pole. Hot on their tails is a crazed rich man (voiced by Eddie Izzard) and a determined zoologist (voiced by Sarah Paulson).

- 90-day PVs: 124,926
- Average PVs: 1,388 per day
- Director: Joe Wright
- Release date: Oct. 4

Adapted from A.J. Finn's best-selling novel, this gripping thriller puts a contemporary twist on the classic “Rear Window” premise. Confined to her New York apartment, an agoraphobic woman (Amy Adams) spies on her neighbors and witnesses a horrific act of violence...or did she? Gary Oldman, Julianne Moore, and Anthony Mackie also star.

- 90-day PVs: 128,750
- Average PVs: 1,431 per day
- Director: Roland Emmerich
- Release date: Nov. 8

Blockbuster director Noah Emmerich chronicles the historic Battle of Midway in this upcoming war film. Taking to the sea and sky, the story follows various Navy sailors and aviators as they square off against the Japanese Navy. It was a real-life event that helped turn the tide of World War II.

- 90-day PVs: 130,006
- Average PVs: 1,445 per day
- Director: Michael Dowse
- Release date: July 12

This comedic answer to 2004's “Collateral” stars Kumail Nanjiani as a mild-mannered Uber driver named Stu. After picking up a desperate detective (Dave Bautista), the two butt heads while chasing down a brutal killer. In his review for Variety, critic Peter Debruge wrote that the “deliciously antagonistic chemistry” between the two main leads “fuels this breakneck buddy movie.”

- 90-day PVs: 137,684
- Average PVs: 1,530 per day
- Director: Andrea Berloff
- Release date: Sept. 20

When their gangster husbands are sent to prison, three mob wives become Hell's Kitchen's most lethal enforcers. So goes this thrilling comic book adaptation from Andrea Berloff, which takes place in gritty 1970s New York. Melissa McCarthy, Elisabeth Moss, and Tiffany Haddish star.

- 90-day PVs: 145,610
- Average PVs: 1,618 per day
- Director: Sam Mendes
- Release date: Dec. 25

Sam Mendes' first feature-length film since 2015's “Spectre” takes place at the height of World War I and follows two young British soldiers (George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman) throughout a single day. Details are being kept under wraps, but the Christmas Day release date means audiences can expect plenty of drama and spectacle. In addition to helming, Mendes co-wrote the screenplay and co-produced.

- 90-day PVs: 146,553
- Average PVs: 1,628 per day
- Director: Alexandre Aja
- Release date: July 12

After a string of underwhelming efforts, horror director Alexandre Aja has reportedly regained his footing with this low-budget thriller. Set in Florida during a Category 5 hurricane, the story pits a young woman (Kaya Scodelario) and her father (Barry Pepper) against a flooding house and swarm of deadly alligators. Sam Raimi co-produced.

- 90-day PVs: 153,116
- Average PVs: 1,701 per day
- Director: Gene Stupnitsky
- Release date: Aug. 16

From Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg (of “The Office” and “Bad Teacher” fame) comes this R-rated comedy, which made its world premiere at SXSW 2019. It follows 12-year-old Max (Jacob Tremblay) and his two best friends as they ditch school to recover a confiscated drone. Along the way, the boys undergo various misadventures of the raunchy and juvenile variety.

- 90-day PVs: 158,473
- Average PVs: 1,761 per day
- Director: John Crowley
- Release date: Oct. 11

Donna Tartt's Dickensian best-selling novel leaps onto the big screen this October with Nicole Kidman, Luke Wilson, Sarah Paulson, and Ansel Elgort starring. During a terrorist bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, young Theodore "Theo" Decker (Elgort) snatches a precious artifact known as the Goldfinch. It paves the way for a series of adventures as Decker tumbles his way into the high-stakes world of art forgery.

- 90-day PVs: 161,114
- Average PVs: 1,790 per day
- Director: Taika Waititi
- Release date: Oct. 18

This satirical adaptation comes to viewers from “Thor: Ragnarok” director Taika Waititi and takes place during World War II. The plot centers on a young German boy named Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis), whose nationalist fantasies are uprooted by the discovery of a Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) hiding in his attic. Waititi himself plays Jojo's imaginary Hitler friend, while Scarlett Johansson stars as Jojo's mother.

- 90-day PVs: 169,493
- Average PVs: 1,883 per day
- Directors: Thurop Van Orman, John Rice
- Release date: Aug. 16

The first “Angry Birds Movie” raked in more than $350 million at the worldwide box office, so it's only natural that a sequel would follow. In the midst of a comical war, the flightless birds and their green pig rivals unite against a common enemy. Lending their voices are a slate of big names that include Peter Dinklage, Tiffany Haddish, Awkwafina, Bill Hader, Jason Sudeikis, Sterling K. Brown, Danny McBride, Rachel Bloom, Josh Gad, Pete Davidson, and Nicki Minaj.

- 90-day PVs: 189,677
- Average PVs: 2,108 per day
- Director: André Øvredal
- Release date: Aug. 9

Guillermo del Toro co-wrote and co-produced this upcoming horror film, which is based on Alvin Schwartz's popular book series of the same name. Set in the town of Mill Valley circa 1968, it sends a group of teenagers on the run from various grotesque monsters. If the early Super Bowl teasers were any indication, the movie will be packed with creepy visuals.

- 90-day PVs: 198,178
- Average PVs: 2,202 per day
- Director: Greta Gerwig
- Release date: Dec. 25

Representing the last in a long line of stage and screen adaptations, this romantic drama follows the four March sisters as they come of age in post-Civil War America. “Ladybird” director Greta Gerwig reunited with actress Saoirse Ronan for the film, which also stars Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, Meryl Streep, Bob Odenkirk, and Laura Dern. It's scheduled to drop on Christmas Day.

- 90-day PVs: 202,946
- Average PVs: 2,255 per day
- Director: Tom Hooper
- Release date: Dec. 20

This big screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical wrapped production in late March, releasing a behind-the-scenes featurette soon after. Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Judi Dench, and others make up a tribe of cats known as Jellicles. Together, the tribe must decide which one of their own will journey to the Heaviside Layer and return to a new life.

- 90-day PVs: 222,178
- Average PVs: 2,469 per day
- Directors: Nick Bruno, Troy Quane
- Release date: Dec. 25

20th Century Fox produced this computer-animated adventure, which will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios as part of the recent acquisition. Loosely based on an animated short, the story finds “the world's most awesome spy” Lance Sterling (voiced by Will Smith) being turned into a pigeon. Now, it's up to socially inept gadget designer Walter Beckett (voiced by Tom Holland) to save the world.

- 90-day PVs: 226,465
- Average PVs: 2,516 per day
- Director: Michael Engler
- Release date: Sept. 20

This long-awaited movie version will finally hit theaters four years after one of Britain's most popular shows concluded. Like the series upon which it's based, the film chronicles the lives of 20th-century aristocratic family members and their servants. Series creator Julian Fellowes wrote the script, bringing all the original main characters (and adjoining cast members) back into the fold.

- 90-day PVs: 249,707
- Average PVs: 2,775 per day
- Directors: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon
- Release date: Oct. 18

America's creepiest and kookiest family is coming back to the big screen, this time in 3D computer-animated form. Adapted from the early comics and subsequent TV series, the movie pits Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, and Uncle Fester against an unscrupulous reality TV host. Chloë Grace Moretz, Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac, Allison Janney, Bette Midler, Elsie Fisher, and Nick Kroll provide their respective voices.

- 90-day PVs: 257,535
- Average PVs: 2,862 per day
- Director: Scott Rosenberg
- Release date: Dec. 13

2017's “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” ranks among the biggest surprise hits in recent memory, having earned just under $1 billion at the worldwide box office. That movie was a sequel to 1995's “Jumanji,” making this year's installment the third in an unexpectedly robust franchise. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are back for more comedic action and adventure.

- 90-day PVs: 265,174
- Average PVs: 2,946 per day
- Director: Andy Muschietti
- Release date: Sept. 6

Thanks to strong word of mouth and mostly solid reviews, 2017's “It” became the highest-grossing horror film of all time. Set 27 years later, the second chapter finds the now-adult members of the Losers Club squaring off against Pennywise the Clown once again. Count Stephen King himself among the sequel's earliest and biggest fans.

- 90-day PVs: 270,470
- Average PVs: 3,005 per day
- Director: James Gray
- Release date: Sept. 20

With its official trailer already out, audiences are gearing up for this heady interstellar adventure. “Ad Astra” stars Brad Pitt as astronaut Roy McBride, who journeys to the outer reaches of the solar system to find his missing father (Tommy Lee Jones) and potentially save mankind. To reportedly accommodate the extensive visual effects work, the movie's release date has been pushed back twice so far.

- 90-day PVs: 290,895
- Average PVs: 3,232 per day
- Director: Rian Johnson
- Release date: Nov. 27

Channeling his inner Agatha Christie, director Rian Johnson puts a modern twist on the classic whodunnit. In the film, two homicide detectives enter a den of eccentric characters while investigating the murder of a family patriarch. This one takes Johnson far, far away from the “Star Wars” franchise and its demanding fanbase (for now, at least).

- 90-day PVs: 304,622
- Average PVs: 3,385 per day
- Director: James Bobin
- Release date: Aug. 9

Dora the once-animated explorer gets the live-action treatment in 2019, with Isabela Moner playing the eponymous character in her teenage years. Joined by her best monkey friend and a motley crew of fellow teens, Dora takes off to save her parents and discover the lost city of gold. Benicio Del Toro, Eva Longoria, Danny Trejo, and Michael Peña also star.

- 90-day PVs: 313,518
- Average PVs: 3,484 per day
- Director: Ric Roman Waugh
- Release date: Aug. 23

The third installment in an action-packed franchise, “Angel Has Fallen” brings Gerard Butler back as Secret Service Agent Mike Banning. This time around, Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the man he's been hired to protect: U.S. President Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman). It will mark the second time that Freeman has played the president in a feature film, having previously tackled the role in 1998's “Deep Impact.”

- 90-day PVs: 331,360
- Average PVs: 3,682 per day
- Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
- Release date: Nov. 22

Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf embark on a new and perilous adventure in the hotly anticipated sequel to Disney's smash hit, “Frozen.” According to an early synopsis, Elsa will uncover the source of her magical powers as a grave danger looms over the kingdom. The story comes to life by way of 3D computer animation.

- 90-day PVs: 331,946
- Average PVs: 3,688 per day
- Director: Ruben Fleischer
- Release date: Oct. 11

After a full decade, audiences will finally get the “Zombieland” sequel they've been waiting for. Not only did Ruben Fleischer return to direct, but all the main cast members are back for more gut-busting action. Look for classic cameos from screen icon Bill Murray and fellow “Ghostbusters” alum Dan Aykroyd.

- 90-day PVs: 378,078
- Average PVs: 4,201 per day
- Director: Ang Lee
- Release date: Oct. 4

“Game of Thrones” creative David Benioff co-wrote the script for this futuristic sci-fi thriller from director Ang Lee. Tackling two versions of the same role, Will Smith plays both an aging hitman and his younger clone. When the younger hitman tries to take out the older one, the concept of inner conflict gets taken to complicated extremes.

- 90-day PVs: 381,536
- Average PVs: 4,239 per day
- Director: Ari Aster
- Release date: July 3

Following up last year's “Hereditary,” breakout filmmaker Ari Aster delivers a new blend of drama and horror. In the vein of cult classics like 1973's “The Wicker Man,” Aster's latest follows three friends to an isolated Swedish village for a rare festival. Once there, they get drawn into a series of violent Pagan rituals.

- 90-day PVs: 415,684
- Average PVs: 4,619 per day
- Director: Elizabeth Banks
- Release date: Nov. 1

Don't call this upcoming adventure comedy a reboot, says co-writer, co-producer, director, and star Elizabeth Banks. More of a continuation, “Charlie's Angels” references the original TV show and two previous film adaptations. Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska debut as Charlie's smart and savvy angels, putting their lives on the line while protecting the world from a dangerous threat.

- 90-day PVs: 463,033
- Average PVs: 5,145 per day
- Director: James Mangold
- Release date: Nov. 15

Based on a true story, this biographical drama follows Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and Ken Miles (Christian Bale) as they try to craft an entirely new race car for the Ford Motor Company. Should they succeed, Ford can finally take on Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Like its two main characters, “Ford v. Ferrari” overcame all sorts of obstacles on its way to the big screen.

- 90-day PVs: 499,853
- Average PVs: 5,554 per day
- Director: Danny Boyle
- Release date: June 28

Imagine a world in which The Beatles had never existed. That's what Danny Boyle and company have done with this fantasy film about a struggling musician (Himesh Patel) who wakes up in a Beatles-less dimension. Equipped with a treasure trove of undiscovered hits, the musician propels himself to instant stardom.

- 90-day PVs: 533,386
- Average PVs: 5,927 per day
- Director: Joachim Ronning
- Release date: Oct. 18

Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning reprise their roles for this Disney sequel, which takes place years after the original. While expanding upon the relationship between Maleficent (Jolie) and Princess Aurora (Fanning), the story presents a new rivalry in the form of Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer). Hanging in the balance is the fate of a magical realm.

- 90-day PVs: 575,343
- Average PVs: 6,393 per day
- Director: David Leitch
- Release date: Aug. 2

As if the “Fast & Furious” franchise couldn't get any bigger, 2019 will see its first official theatrical spin-off. To take on a cybergenetically enhanced villain, bounty hunter Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and mercenary Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) form an unlikely alliance. When first hearing about the project, series regular Tyrese Gibson has spoke his mind on social media, accusing Johnson of making the franchise about himself.

- 90-day PVs: 1,028,847
- Average PVs: 11,432 per day
- Director: Jon Favreau
- Release date: July 19

Disney continues to mine its animated back catalog for live-action adaptations, including this upcoming animal adventure. It will be released on the 25th anniversary of its iconic predecessor, and even features songs from the original soundtrack. James Earl Jones once again provides the voice of Mufasa, while Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogen, John Oliver, and others make for inspired additions.

- 90-day PVs: 1,099,234
- Average PVs: 12,214 per day
- Director: Tim Miller
- Release date: Nov. 1

True to his character's calling card, Arnold Schwarzenegger is back as the Terminator once again. Actress Linda Hamilton and creator James Cameron also returned to the fold for this upcoming installment, which promises to restore the franchise to its rightful place. Joined by a team of agents, Sarah Connor (Hamilton) squares off against a deadly, liquid metal robot.

- 90-day PVs: 1,143,099
- Average PVs: 12,701 per day
- Director: J.J. Abrams
- Release date: Dec. 20

Disney's popular Skywalker saga will come to a close this holiday season when the Resistance battles the First Order for the last time. Also reaching its conclusion is the long-running rivalry between the Jedi and the Sith. Thanks to unused archived footage and the power of digital technology, Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) will reportedly participate in what's sure to be an epic finale.

- 90-day PVs: 1,540,627
- Average PVs: 17,118 per day
- Director: Todd Phillips
- Release date: Oct. 4

A refreshing alternative to the standard comic book fare, this origin story struck a discernibly mature tone in its early trailers. Joaquin Phoenix plays failed comedian Arthur Fleck, who descends into madness and then emerges as one of the best-known psychopaths of all time. Robert De Niro co-stars.

- 90-day PVs: 2,242,534
- Average PVs: 24,917 per day
- Director: Quentin Tarantino
- Release date: July 26

Quentin Tarantino's latest effort is reportedly his most personal film, which draws inspiration from his own childhood memories. It follows a struggling TV actor (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double (Brad Pitt) as they navigate Los Angeles during the tail end of Hollywood's Golden Age. Margot Robbie stars as actress Sharon Tate, a real-life figure who fell victim to a horrific crime at the hands of the Manson Family.

- 90-day PVs: 2,454,566
- Average PVs: 27,273 per day
- Director: Jon Watts
- Release date: July 2

“Avengers: Endgame” has come and gone (more or less), but Spiderman's adventures must go on. The web-slinging crusader heads to Europe on a class trip, where he teams up with Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) and does battle against the Elementals.