The second half of the year is gearing up for big movie releases! What seemed like a long wait is finally over as many beloved franchises are slated to return, and not a moment too soon.

X-Men: Dark Phoenix

Marvel’s most powerful mutant appears in her own feature film! X-Men leading character Jean Grey hits a point of instability during a rescue mission, awakening the Dark Phoenix. This sequel to the 2016 X-Men: Apocalypse will see many of its previous cast returning to determine her fate.

Release Date: 6th June 2019
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Stars: Sophie Turner, Michael Fassbender, Nicholas Hoult, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Evan Peters
Link: Dark Phoenix

Men in Black: International

Expanding the alien-filled universe of Agent K and Agent J, this reintroduction of the MiB franchise featuring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson as the agency’s newest recruits is bound to delight as much as the original. The stakes are up as the duo discover a threat coming from within the organization!

Release Date: 13th June 2019
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure
Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Rebecca Ferguson, Tessa Thompson, Kumail Nanjiani, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson
Link: MiB

Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire

One of the most prominent characters of Japanese animation history returns for another full-length film! Conan’s latest case will take him close to home as he investigates a conspiracy to murder in Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands after the mysterious Blue Sapphire with Kaitou Kid.

Release Date: 13th June 2019
Genre: Animation, Adventure
Stars: Minami Takayama, Wakana Yamazaki, Rikiya Koyama, Kappei Yamaguchi, Kenichi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yukiko Iwai, Ikue Ota
Link: Shinichi Kudo

Krasue Inhuman Kiss

Southeast Asia’s most terrifying folk ghost is the main feature in this romantic horror movie! Locals will know her haunting form as the Thai version of the Penanggal creature, but little do they know she lives right among them! Caught in a love triangle between two suitors and encroaching hunters, what will become of this unlikely lover?

Release Date: 13th June 2019
Genre: Romance, Horror
Stars: Oabnithi Wiwattanawarang, Phantira Pipityakorn, Sapol Assawamunkong
Link: Penanggal

Child’s Play

The scariest doll before Annabelle and Jigsaw from the 80s is back, new and improved! Although original horror Brad Dourif will not be returning to voice the iconic character, Mark Hamill of Star Wars and Joker-voice fame will be behind the scares this time. The movie will also divert from Chucky’s origins as a possessed doll, and feature a stronger Small Soldiers-type background.

Release Date: 20th June 2019
Genre: Horror
Stars: Mark Hamill, Gabriel Bateman , Tim Matheson , Aubrey Plaza , Brian Tyree Henry
Link: Chucky

Toy Story 4

Although rumored to be the final of the Toy Story franchise, the beloved characters are off yet again on another great adventure. The best of Pixar’s minds brought to life an unconventional toy, who goes through an existential crisis about its own purpose. A missed face returns, and Woody goes on another impulse-driven journey!

Release Date: 20th June 2019
Genre: Animation, Adventure
Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Tony Hale, Keegan-Michael Key, Maddie McGraw, Christina Hendricks, Jordan Peele, Keanu Reeves
Link: Bo Peep

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This Korean horror unites a group of people plagued by hauntings and brings them face to face with their worst fears as they try to find a scientific way out. At their wits end, they brave a disturbed house to confront their demons head on, but find something way more sinister waiting.

Release Date: 27 June 2019
Genre: Horror
Stars: Jung Eun-Ji, Lee Sung-Yeol, Choi Yoon-Young, Shin Joo-Hwan, Jung Won-Chang
Link: Paranormal