Similar to June, new releases are pretty scarce in July, but also like this month there are a handful of major releases coming to the big screen as the summer blockbusters continue to come thick and fast. Potentially three of the biggest films of the year are coming out in July, as major franchises either continue or get the reboot treatment, starting with Gareth Edwards‘ “Jurassic World: Rebirth” on the 2nd July, the seventh instalment in the dinosaur-adventure franchise.
“Jurassic World” will likely dominate the global box office for a couple weeks until the comic book movies start to make their way into cinemas, starting with James Gunn‘s attempt at bringing “Superman” back to the big screen. This DC release is swiftly followed one week later by the latest entry in the MCU, as yet another failed IP gets a rebrand with The Fantastic Four looking to integrate themselves into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”.
In a month abundant in sequels and reboots, other properties returning to cinemas next month include “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “Smurfs”, as well as Netflix original sequels “The Old Guard 2” and the long awaited “Happy Gilmore 2”.
The month is rounded out with A24’s cringeworthy dark comedy, “Friendship” and body horrors “The Shrouds” and “Together”, the latter being my most anticipated release of the entire month.
Which July release are you most excited for?
Jurassic World: Rebirth (12A)
Dir: Gareth Edwards
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Ed Skrein
Synopsis: Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. As the top-secret expedition becomes more and more risky, they soon make a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.
Heads of State (15)
Dir: Ilya Naishuller
Cast: John Cena, Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra, Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, Carla Gugino
Synopsis: When the U.K. Prime Minister and U.S. President become the targets of a foreign adversary, they’re forced to rely on one another to thwart a global conspiracy.
The Old Guard 2 (15)
Dir: Victoria Mahoney
Cast: Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Matthias Schoenaerts, Van Veronica Ngo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Uma Thurman, Henry Golding
Synopsis: Andy leads immortal warriors against a powerful enemy threatening their group. They grapple with the resurfacing of a long-lost immortal, complicating their mission to safeguard humanity.
The Shrouds (15)
Dir: David Cronenberg
Cast: Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce, Sandrine Holt
Synopsis: Karsh, a creative entrepreneur who lost his spouse, develops a machine designed to communicate with deceased individuals.
Superman (12A)
Dir: James Gunn
Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced
Synopsis: Superman embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Friendship (15)
Dir: Andrew DeYoung
Cast: Tim Robinson, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Paul Rudd
Synopsis: Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbour, but his attempts to make an adult male friend soon threatens to ruin both of their lives.
I Know What You Did Last Summer (TBC)
Dir: Jennifer Kaitlyn Robinson
Cast: Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Billy Campbell, Gabbriette Bechtel, Austin Nichols, Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt
Synopsis: When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. One year later, the past comes back to haunt them as they learn someone knows what they did last summer. Stalked by a mysterious killer, they soon seek help from two survivors of the legendary Southport massacre of 1997.
Smurfs (PG)
Dir: Matt Landon, Chris Miller
Cast: Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Jimmy Kimmel, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Kurt Ruseell, John Goodman
Synopsis: When evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel take Papa Smurf, the Smurfs embark on a mission to the real world to save him. With help from some new friends, they must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (12A)
Dir: Matt Shakman
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, John Malkovich, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, Ralph Ineson
Synopsis: Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and the Thing face their most daunting challenge yet as they defend Earth from Galactus and Silver Surfer.
Happy Gilmore 2 (TBC)
Dir: Kyle Newacheck
Cast: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Benito Antonio Martinez, Ocasio, Ben Stiller
Synopsis: Thirty years after winning his first Tour Championship, retired golfer Happy Gilmore returns to the sport to pay for his daughter Vienna’s ballet school.
Together (15)
Dir: Michael Shanks
Cast: Alison Brie, Dave Franco
Synopsis: After moving to the countryside, a supernatural encounter starts to transform a couple’s love, their lives, and their flesh.
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It’s summer and that means the blockbusters, all of which seem worthy of consideration…reviews will help sort it out…and the Happy sequel? Please don’t mess it up!
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