In fact, we couldnt wait to see a lot of them last year.
But here we still are.
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Chloe Zhaos devastatingNomadlanddebuted inextremely limited digital releasein early December.
Lee Isaac Chungs semi-autobiographicalMinariwastemporarily unleashed into select American theaters a week later.
The Anthony Hopkinsled dementia dramaThe Fathertechnically premiereda week after that, though its frankly impossible to determine where.
Things will change, were told, but also things will largely stay the same.
Are we anticipating them?
Well, wevebeenanticipating them.
Weve been anticipating a lot of things.
But tradition is tradition.
Here are the 65 movies we cantbelieve are actually coming outwait to see in 2021.
One of the standouts from last years Sundance, Radu Ciorniciucs film is finally getting its U.S. release.
(In theaters and virtual cinemas January 15.)
Its one of several powerful films about immigration to come out of Mexico in recent years.
Its also, quite possibly, the most despairing.
(On the Kino Marquee platform January 22.)
(In theaters and virtual cinemas January 22.)
His adaptation stars Priyanka Chopra, Adarsh Gourav, and Rajkummar Rao.
(On Netflix January 22.)
(In theaters January 29.)
(In theaters January 29.)
(Premieres January 30 at the Sundance Film Festival.)
(Premieres January 30 at the Sundance Film Festival.)
(In theaters and on demand February 5.)
(On Netflix February 5.)
(In theaters and on HBO Max February 12.)
Jodie Foster, Shailene Woodley, and Benedict Cumberbatch play the lawyers.
(In theaters February 19.)
It could be Hulus late-in-the-game awards-season contender alongside 2020 titles likePalm SpringsandI Am Greta.
(On Hulu in February, date TBD.)
This one opened theatrically in Canada last year, and globally via Netflix, and received positive reviews.
(On CBS All Access and on demand in February, date TBD.)
As a Cooking Channel, Viceland, and MTV host, he made himself more famous than his food.
A bittersweet asterisk: The film features the late Pop Smoke in his only acting role.
(In theaters March 5.)
The pandemic has seemingly only heightened the expectations around Murphys supposed comeback.
(On Prime Video March 5.)
Can lightning strike again?
(In theaters April 23.)
Last Night in Soho
Edgar Wright (him again!)
is a master of the mash-up.
Here weve got a time-traveling psychological fashion thriller (and maybe … starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie.
It also features the final performance of the great Diana Rigg.
(In theaters April 23.)
(In theaters May 7.)
Could this one actually be good?
The previous entry (F8 of the Furious?
Is that really what we called it?)
Also, somehow, Han has returned.Vroom vroom.
(In theaters May 28.)
(In theaters and on HBO Max June 18.)
Why expect the sequel to be any different?
Tom Hardy will be back and muttering as Eddie Brock and his alien bestie, Venom.
Williams returns too as the former third wheel in this weird relationship.
Also, its calledLet There Be Carnage who can argue with that?
(In theaters June 25.)
(In theaters June 30.)
And yet, as we anticipated at the beginning of last year, this couldturn out to be amazing.
(In theaters July 2.)
And this one has a title now!
A vote of confidence in its ability to actually release in 2021.
(In theaters July 9.)
(In theaters and on HBO Max July 16.)
This all suggests that this one may be darker and more intense than expected.
Also Emily Blunt, Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamati rarely steer us wrong.
(In theaters July 30.)
(In theaters July 30.)
(In theaters August 13.)
(In theaters August 27.)
At least we dont have to wait until Halloween to see it.
(In theaters August 27.)
And there never will be.
(In theaters September 3.)
(In theaters September 17.)
(In theaters and on HBO Max September 24.)
We arestillpulling for him.
(In theaters and on HBO Max October 1.)
A year after its initial release date, its back on track.
(In theaters October 8.)
(In theaters October 29.)
the best film of 2018), will premiere a new Marvel movie in 2021.
(In theaters November 5.)
(In theaters November 19.)
(In theaters December 3.)
Well, were about to find out.
(In theaters December 10.)
The Matrix 4
For years, the Wachowskis vowed not to return to theMatrixfranchise.
Is it an emergency cash infusion or one from the heart?
Either way, lets hope its better than the MatricesReloadedandRevolutions.
(In theaters and on HBO Max December 22.)
And really should, because … this weary, heartsore worldneedsit.
(Release date TBD.)
Now thankfully completed, this gambling drama starring Oscar Isaac looks to continue Schraders recent run.
(Release date TBD.)
The French Dispatch
Look, its Wes Anderson, we wrote in January 2020.
Its a love letter to journalists.
Its set in a fictional French city.
Of course, its still on this list.
(Release date TBD.)
Blonde
Some of us still believe in Andrew Dominik.
Fans hopedBlondewould be just one of the titles in the actresss breakthrough 2020.
Regardless of what it does for her as astahhh, its the most intriguing project on her upcoming slate.
(Release date TBD.)
Del Toros sensibility may be just right to capture the utterly twisted qualities of Carlo Collodis original tale.
And Netflix is producing, so you know hes not getting any studio interference.
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
After Yang
Video essayist Kogonada delves into science fiction for his new film.
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
Glazer co-wrote the screenplay withWonder Showzens John Lee, wholl direct.
An A24 production,False Positiveis set to debut directly on Hulu.
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
The Woman in the Window
We cant help ourselves.
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
Denzel Washington will play the ruthless Scottish king in this adaptation and Frances McDormand his scheming wife.
(Release date TBD.)
(Release date TBD.)
Neon is already onboard to distribute this hotly anticipated film.
(Release date TBD.)
(This film was originally slated to hit theaters and HBO Max on November 5.
It is not set to release in 2022.)
