Whether you love a thriller, get a kick out of comedy or are a fan of classics like Mission Impossible or Fast and Furious, 2023 is shaping up to be an amazing year for the movies. Here's the ones to watch, coming soon to a cinema near you.
M3GAN
12 January, 2023
She’s more than just a toy. She’s part of the family.
From the most prolific minds in horror—James Wan, the filmmaker behind the Saw, Insidious and The Conjuring franchises, comes a fresh new face in terror.
M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. When Gemma, a toy-company roboticist, suddenly becomes the caretaker of her orphaned 8-year-old niece, Cady, Gemma’s unsure and unprepared to be a parent. Under intense pressure at work, Gemma decides to pair her M3GAN prototype with Cady in an attempt to resolve both problems—a decision that will have unimaginable consequences.
Magic Mike’s Last Dance
February 9, 2023
Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes the third instalment of the blockbuster “Magic Mike” film franchise, the musical comedy “Magic Mike’s Last Dance.” Channing Tatum reprises his role as Mike Lane and Steven Soderbergh returns to the helm with a script from Reid Carolin. Starring alongside Tatum is Salma Hayek Pinault.
“Magic” Mike Lane (Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse…and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off?
Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantomania
February 16, 2023
In the film, which officially kicks off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. Jonathan Majors joins the adventure as Kang.
Scream VI
March 9, 2023
Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter. In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”), Jasmin Savoy Brown (“Mindy Meeks-Martin”), Mason Gooding (“Chad Meeks-Martin”), Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”), Hayden Panettiere (“Kirby Reed”) and Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) return to their roles in the franchise alongside Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, and Samara Weaving.
John Wick: Chapter 4
March 23, 2023
John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating the High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.
Super Mario Brothers
April 7, 2023
From Illumination and Nintendo comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel, the film stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.
Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3
May 4, 2023
In Marvel Studios "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
Fast X
May 18, 2023
Fast X is an upcoming American action film directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Justin Lin and Dan Mazeau. The sequel to F9, serving as the tenth main installment, and the eleventh full-length film in the Fast & Furious franchise. Starring fan favourites Jason Momoa and Vin Diesel, this action-packed thriller shows Dom Toretto's crew and their fight against villain Cipher (Charlize Theron) and a brand-new adversary, Dante.
The Little Mermaid
May 25, 2023
“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Spider Man: Across the Spider - Verse
June 1, 2023
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
June 8, 2023
Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure and introduce the Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, the film arrives in theatres June 9, 2023.
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
July 13, 2023
The sequel to Mission Impossible - Fallout, Dead Reckoning is an action-packed adventure starring Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, and more. A first farewell to agent Ethan Hunt, this is a must-see for fans of spies, explosions, and non-stop action.
Barbie
July 20, 2023
After being expelled from Barbieland for being a less than perfect-looking doll, Barbie sets off for the human world to find true happiness. Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, this star-studded movie brings Barbie to life in a way never seen before.
Oppenheimer
July 21, 2023
Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated biopic on physicist and “father of the atomic bomb” and director of the Manhattan Project, J. Robert Oppenheimer. Starring Cillian Murphy in the titular role, as well as Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh and Matt Damon.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
November 16, 2023
Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war capitol.
With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, the girl tribute from impoverished District 12. But, after Lucy Gray commands all of the Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favour. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy’s race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird, and who is a snake.
See more movies to catch in the new year in our movie guide.
