Star-studded casts, musicals and the continuation of popular franchises – 2024’s line-up of movies in Singapore looks promising.
Yes, we enjoy our binge-watch list. But if there’s one thing movie buffs love, it’s watching a flick on the big screen. This year promises musicals, exciting thrillers and new superhero flicks. Read on for release dates and trailers of the most anticipated upcoming movies in Singapore.
Upcoming movies in Singapore 2024
1. Civil War (12 April)
Genre: Dystopian, action
Not to be confused with the Marvel movie, this 2024 movie release is a dystopian action film that follows a group of journalists who hit the road amid a Second American Civil War. As chaos reigns and the government turns dystopian, they’re fighting for survival against extremist militias and a nation in turmoil.
2. Abigail (19 April)
Genre: Horror
Are we seeing a renaissance in vampire flicks? We can already hear millennials rejoicing. In this horror film, kidnappers have captured the daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Things take a dark turn when they realise the daughter is, you guessed it right, a vampire.
3. The Fall Guy (25 April)
Genre: Action, comedy
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in an action comedy? We’re loving it already. When the star of his ex-girlfriend’s debut film goes missing, an ageing, past-his-prime action choreographer (Gosling) decides to find the star and save the film.
4. Challengers (1 May)
Genre: Sport, Romance
The trailer of this film starring Zendaya caused quite a stir and a bevy of memes. A Grand Slam tennis champ takes on a challenger event, and guess who his opponent is? None other than the ex-lover of his wife and coach. Safe to say there’s another game in the midst – the art of seduction.
5. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (9 May)
Genre: Sci-Fi, action
This 10th instalment takes place 300 years since 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes, and things have changed. Ape civilisations are thriving while humans are back to square one, living like cavemen. But when ape king Proximus Caesar goes rogue, using human tech to enslave others, it’s up to chimpanzee hunter Noa and her human pal Mae to set things right for both species.
6. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (24 May)
Genre: Action
Set 15 to 20 years before the events of 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road, we follow a young Furiosa, played by Anya Taylor-Joy. She’s captured by the ruthless Warlord Dementus, played by an unrecognisable Chris Hemsworth. With two tyrants battling it out for control, Furiosa faces countless challenges as she fights her way back to the Green Place of Many Mothers through the treacherous Wasteland.
7. Inside Out 2 (14 June)
Genre: Coming-of-age
We can’t believe it’s been nine years since the first film. Our protagonist Riley has grown up and is now a teenager in college. Inside Riley’s head, all hell breaks loose when Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust welcome new emotions like Anxiety.
8. A Quiet Place: Day One (28 June)
Genre: Apocalyptic
We’ve got another film in the works and this time, it brings us back to the first day the horrific creatures took over our world. It’ll be interesting to see how chaos ensues in the city. Lupita Nyong’o and Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn star in the film, while Djimon Hounsou reprises the role of Henri, the man on the island.
9. Deadpool and Wolverine (26 July)
Genre: Superhero, action
Touted as one of the most anticipated films of 2024, we’re finally getting some superhero frienemy action as Deadpool and Wolverine join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Time Variance Authority yanks Deadpool out of retirement and throws him into a mission that’s gonna shake up the MCU big time. Guess who’s joining the ride? None other than Wolverine himself. Hugh Jackman returns after seven years to reprise the iconic role.
10. Joker: Folie à Deux (4 October)
Genre: Thriller
Joker the musical? You read that right. Todd Phillips, the creative force behind the R-rated Batman villain sensation that earned Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar, is back for a sequel. This time, Lady Gaga enters the scene as his love interest, the complex Harley Quinn, in the musical extravaganza “Folie à Deux.”
11. Wicked: Part One (27 November)
Genre: Musical, Fantasy
Musical theatre fans, the wait for a Wicked movie is finally over. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande in the role of Glinda, the movie has undergone a decade-long development process and further delays due to the actor’s strike. But the leaked photos of Ariana Grande as Glinda and Jonathan Bailey as Prince Fiyero have us stoked.
Past movie releases
12. Mean Girls (12 January)
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Get in losers, we’re going shopping – again! We’re not sure if this adaptation of the stage musical Mean Girls will live up to the original, but avid fans, we’ll see you at the cinema. Tina Fey also returns as a guest star and writer of this modern remake.
13. Argylle (2 February)
Genre: Action, comedy
The director of Kingsman, Matthew Vaughn returns with another cheeky spy thriller. When a spy novelist’s fictional plots start mimicking real-life spy shenanigans, her quiet life takes an unexpected turn. Enter Aiden, the mysterious undercover spy, who claims to rescue her from a perilous fate. It also features an ensemble star cast including Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard and Samuel L. Jackson.
14. Madame Web (15 February)
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Another year, another Spider-Man movie. Swing into the wild web of the franchise with a new character, Madame Web. Starring Dakota Johnson as the clairvoyant paramedic, the trailer looks promising even without our main man, Spidey.
15. Dune: Part Two (1 March)
Genre: Epic, Sci-Fi
Despite its mixed reviews, the second part of Frank Herbert’s epic sci-fi novel will come to fruition this year and welcomes new names including Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken. In a quest for vengeance, Paul Atreides joins forces with Chani and the Fremen, confronting those who shattered his family. Balancing the love of his life and the destiny of the universe, he must avert a dire future only he foresees.
16. Kung Fu Panda 4 (8 March)
Genre: Comedy
Our lovable panda is back. This time, he’s on the quest to become the Valley of Peace’s Spiritual Leader and embarks on a mission to find the next Dragon Warrior. But there’s a twist— he must face off against a new formidable foe known as “The Chameleon”, a shapeshifter who has the power to absorb its opponents’ kung fu skills.
17. Imaginary (8 March)
Genre: Horror
Horror movie fans, you aren’t left behind as Blumhouse Productions has a flick that’ll send shivers down your spine. As Jessica revisits her childhood home with her family, she rediscovers her old stuffed bear, Chauncey. To her surprise, her stepdaughter Alice forms an unusual bond with the bear. As Alice’s behaviour takes a disturbing turn during their play sessions, Jessica begins to unravel the unsettling truth that Chauncey isn’t just an ordinary stuffed bear. Instead, it harbours a mysterious and sinister presence.
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