Despite lots of delayed productions, we’ve already seen some great films this year. From here on out, 2021 is heating up, with tons of exciting sci-fi, fantasy, and horror movies on the way.
August 27
Nia DaCosta and Jordan Peele’s Candyman looks like a smart, slick reinvention of the classic ‘90s slasher series, following a visual artist in Chicago’s Cabrini-Green, the now-gentrified neighborhood where the original took place.
September 3
Shang-Chi takes Marvel fans to a whole new part of the MCU, so it could be a hit for comic fans with Avengers fatigue. Early reviews, including Inverse’s, say it’s worth seeing when it arrives in theaters.
October 6
If you’re looking for Scream for the next generation, look no further than There’s Someone Inside Your House. Based on Stephanie Perkins’ bestselling novel, the Netflix horror movie follows a high school senior who is being targeted by a masked serial killer.
October 8
The next James Bond film continues Daniel Craig’s run as a more grounded 007. Even without the invisible cars, sci-fi fans should still have plenty of fantastical gadgets and action to enjoy.
October 15
After yet another fake-out death in 2018’s Halloween, Michael Myers returns in Halloween Kills. This time, Laurie Strode rounds up a mob to take him down, but a planned 2022 sequel makes success seem unlikely.
October 22
It takes a brave director to attempt Dune after previous adaptations became legendary cinematic disasters. This version of the sci-fi epic will at least offer a stacked cast and stunning visuals.
October 29
A fashion designer makes a time-bending connection with a ‘60s singer in this psychological thriller but finds the past isn’t so easy to leave behind.
November 5
Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao directs what could be Marvel’s most surprising movie yet. It follows a group of immortal superhumans who have finally decided it’s time to step up and fight for Earth.
November 11
Directed by Jason Reitman, son of Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a nostalgia bomb waiting to go off, with familiar ghosts, ghouls, and gadgets from the original film.
17. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
Welcome to Raccoon City has nothing to do with the existing Resident Evil movies. Director Johannes Roberts says he’s going for a darker tone, similar to the first two games.
December 17
Spider-Man deals with the fallout from his fight with Mysterio in No Way Home, and as the film’s first trailer shows, Doctor Strange and his reality-warping magic are front and center this time.
December 22
The Matrix was a one-of-a-kind success — too bad about those sequels. Details are still being kept quiet, but The Matrix 4 could bring the series back to its original heights this year.