10 Original 2024 Movies To Be Excited About If You're Sick Of Sequels
The movie industry today is overwhelmed with sequels, prequels, remakes, reboots, and spin-offs, but thankfully, there are still some original movies being produced for those with sequel fatigue. Throughout 2024, there are plenty of upcoming original movies to get excited about, including the return of acclaimed directors and the release of long-awaited biopics. Here are 10 original 2024 movies that are sure to captivate audiences and provide a refreshing break from the sequel-dominated landscape of Hollywood.
Argylle: A Spy Action Comedy with Star-Studded Cast
Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn brings a new spy action comedy, Argylle, to the big screen. The movie features a star-studded ensemble cast including Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson. The plot revolves around introverted spy novelists drawn into the real world of espionage, and Apple TV+ has acquired the rights for a hefty $200 million. Argylle is set for a theatrical release on February 2, 2024, and will later appear on Apple's streaming service. It is intended to be the first in at least three films and the starting point for a new spy franchise (via Deadline).
Argylle and Dua Lipa's character slow dancing
The combination of espionage, humor, and a stellar cast makes Argylle a highly anticipated original movie that promises to bring a fresh and entertaining experience to audiences craving something new in the action genre.
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Mickey 17: A Highly Anticipated Science Fiction Adaptation
Director Boon Joon-ho's first film since winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards for Parasite in 2019, Mickey 17, is a highly anticipated science fiction adaptation of a novel by Edward Ashton. Starring Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, the movie depicts a disposable human sent to colonize an ice world, with the unique feature that whenever he dies, his body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. Warner Brothers is set to release Mickey 17 on March 29, 2024, and it features a stellar cast including Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.
Robert Pattinson lying down in Mickey 17
The combination of Boon Joon-ho's visionary direction and the compelling science fiction premise of Mickey 17 make it a standout original movie that is set to captivate audiences with its innovative storytelling and visual spectacle.
Zendaya in Challengers and money
Challengers: A Romantic Sports Film with Intriguing Love Triangle
Luca Guadagnino, the director of Call Me By Your Name, presents Challengers, an upcoming romantic sports film featuring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist as three tennis players competing in a tournament. The steamy trailer for Challengers implies a love triangle between the three stars, and the movie is expected to break a 19-year-old box office record. Originally slated for release in 2023, Challengers was pushed to April 26, 2024, due to the WAG Writer's Strike (via Deadline).
Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor on a bed in Challengers
The combination of romance, sports, and a captivating love triangle in Challengers promises to deliver a unique and emotionally resonant experience that will appeal to audiences seeking original stories in the sports genre.
