This year is about to end and there are just a few more movies which are yet to be released. Movies like Avatar: The Way of Water and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever are the movies which can turn an average year for cinemas into commercially successful year. There has been ample growth in the market post pandemic but it has been a tough year for creators and actors to pull the audiences in theaters. Anyways, 2022 has also given few hopes and showed few trends for cinema and its future prospects. The production houses, directors and big stars are all prepared for 2023 with their projects. So, let’s take a look at some of the most talked, hyped and potential big movies of 2023. Here is a list of 10 most awaited movies of 2023. So, mark your calendars for your favorite flick.
10 Most Awaited Movies of 2023
John Wick: Chapter 4
The first in our list of most awaited movies of 2023 is Keanu Reeves’ iconic action thriller movie’s fourth installment ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. Over the time the franchise has achieved a cult classic status in the action genre. John Wick’s character has become synonymous with stylized brutal action. Keanu’s potential as an action hero is unquestionable but when the man gets into John Wick’s gear he becomes a beast and his action is unmatched. The franchise has a separate fanbase and its previous ventures have been a treat for action lovers. John Wick: Chapter 4 is set to release on 24th of March in 2023.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
When we talk about the most hyped and awaited movies, how can we not mention Marvel movies. Marvel Cinematic Universe has established its position as a mass entertainer. In recent times no production house, franchise or brand comes close to Marvel’s craze. Marvel has somewhat maintained and retained the movie going theater experience in the masses. A clip or teaser is more than enough to generate buzz for any MCU movie. With just its teaser drop ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ has created excitement in masses. The movie will be released next year on the 17th of Feb.
Fast X
There are very few franchises which are as successful and popular as Vin Diesel’s Fast & Furious. Fast X is the 10th installment of ‘Fast & Furious’. The franchise is known for its fast paced, cool, over the top action and car chase scenes & stunts. In recent times the franchise has been heavily criticized by the critics and audiences. Many even believe that the fast paced action thriller has lost its soul and is just riding on big names. However, fans are eager to see what Justin Lin and Vin Diesel present to the audiences in the 10th installment of the franchise. The movie is set to release on 19th of May in 2023.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Initially Guardians of the Galaxy wasn’t the front runner and poster boy of MCU. But with time it has established itself. The cross connection and link with Avengers and the Thanos backdrop has really helped the Marvel franchise to amp up. At this point of time the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ is all set to sell like a hot cake. It’s a James Gunn directed movie which has actors like Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana,Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Pom Klmentieff,, Elizabeth Debicki, Karen Gillan and Will Poulter. The movie will be released on 5th May 2023.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
DC’s Shazam takes the 5th spot in our list. Shazam is one of the most interesting and talked about DC Comics characters but is yet to prove his metal on the box office. Post Black Adam’s release people have been waiting for Adam’s counterpart to make a comeback on the Big screen. The character has a lot of potential. Let’s see how WB and DC utilize the superhero’s potential on the big screen. Shazam! Fury of the Gods is directed by David F. Sandberg and is all set to release on 17th of March 2023.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Next big movie releasing in 2023 is Joaquim Dos Santos’ Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The first look of the movie has created excitement and hopes in the masses. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has a cast (voice) of Shameik Moore, Oscar Isaac, Issa Rae, Jake Johnson and Hailee Steinfeld. Where Shameik Moore has given voice for Miles Morales’ character, Hailee Steinfeld to Gwen Stacy, Oscar Isaac to Miguel O’Hara, Issa Rae to Jessica Drew and Jake Johnson has given voice for Peter B. Parker’s role. The movie will be released on 2nd of June 2023.
The Flash
DC’s Flash has been in the spotlight for a while. All thanks to the multiverse mania. However, the super quick superhero’s movie hasn’t been that quick in production and we are yet to know anything about the movie except its speculations & conspiracy theories going around the DC movie. But there is positive news that the dates are out and we at least know about the movie’s arrival time. Andy Muschietti’s The Flash is all set to release on the 23rd of June 2023.
The Little Mermaid
Do you think that the year is all about superhero or action thrillers. Then mark the 26th of May, 2023 in your calendars. As Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ will be released on the 26 of May. The movie is directed by Rob Marshall. It has a cast of Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs and Awkwafina. The Little Mermaid is one of the most awaited Disney movies of 2023.
Creed III
Our 9th pick for the most awaited movie of 2023 is Michael B. Jordan’s Sports Dama Creed III. The third installment of the Sports Drama Film will be B. Jordan’s directorial debut. It would be interesting to see what the creators present in the 3rd installment of the Rocky spinoff franchise. It has a cast of Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Majors, Phylicia Rashad and Tessa Thompson. The awaited sports drama will be released on 3rd March 2023.
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One
We have talked about big movies, big franchises, big names but there is no bigger a crowd puller than Tom Cruise. Many may have dismissed the action star after a few commercial failures but the man has proved his metal again with his 2022 Blockbuster ‘Top Gun: Maverick’. Tom Cruise is all set to shake the theaters with his next big project ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One’. Christopher McQuarrie directed action thriller is all set to release on the 14th of July in 2023.
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