10 blockbuster sequels are expected in 2015 2
1. Avengers: Age of Ultron
Expected release date: May 1
The penultimate episode of the second phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is believed by many experts to be the most popular movie of 2015. Three years ago, The Avengers achieved revenue of more than 1.5 billion USD to become the most popular movie in the world.
Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow or Hawkeye will have to fight a dangerous new enemy, Ultron.
Not only that, this blockbuster also marks the appearance of new characters such as Ultron (played by James Spader), Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen).
2. Furious 7
Expected release date: April 3
The seventh installment of the action-racing series Fast & Furious 7 was pushed back a year after lead actor Paul Walker suddenly died in late 2013. The script was rewritten and the two younger brothers Caleb and Cody Walker
Directed by The Conjuring director James Wan, Furious 7 tells the story of the confrontation between Dominic Toretto’s (Vin Diesel) group and new enemy Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham).
3. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Expected release date: December 18
It seemed that the Star Wars sci-fi blockbuster series would end after Revenge of the Sith (2005), but this brand was suddenly revived under the hands of director J.J.
Currently, the content of The Force Awakens has not been revealed much, other than a trailer introducing many characters and a new lightsaber.
4. 007: Spectre
Expected release date: November 6
After the brilliant success of Skyfall (earning more than 1.1 billion USD in revenue and receiving two Oscars), director Sam Mendes is expected to do the same for Specter – the 24th episode about the flamboyant spy James.
Daniel Craig will have his fourth consecutive role as Bond, and appearing alongside him in Specter will be a stellar cast: Andrew Scott (as Professor Moriarty in the TV series Sherlock), muscular actor Dave Bautista
5. Mission: Impossible 5
Expected release date: July 31
The content of Mission Impossible 5 is still a secret, but the film will almost certainly be the focus of mid-summer theaters.
Stars from the previous episode such as Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg or Ving Rhames will reappear alongside Cruise.
6. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
Expected release date: November 20
The final part of the best-selling fantasy novel series The Hunger Games, Mockingjay, was split into two episodes when brought to the big screen.
Like the final episodes of previous Harry Potter or Twilight movies, Mockingjay 2 is expected to contain the climax and quintessence of the series and bring an ending that satisfies fans.
7. Terminator Genisys
Expected release date: July 1
The first four films of the Terminator action-fantasy series have earned up to $1.4 billion and Terminator Genysis looks to take the franchise down a new path.
With the interesting trailer above, it seems that the filmmakers want to rewrite history for the entire Terminator movie series, similar to what Star Trek or X-Men: Days of Future Past have done in recent years.
8. Jurassic World
Expected release date: June 12
It took 14 years since Jurassic Park III for the dinosaurs of the Jurassic Park world to have a chance to roam on the big screen again.
Investing 150 million USD to produce, Jurassic World is this summer’s much-awaited adventure film.
9. Mad Max: Fury Road
Expected release date: May 15
Three decades have passed since the movie Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome was released with star Mel Gibson playing the main role of Max.
Max travels alone on the roads to overcome the sadness of losing his wife and children in the disaster, only to meet a mysterious woman named Furiosa (Charlize Theron).
10. Insurgent
Expected release date: March 20
Insurgent is the sequel to Divergent, which was released relatively successfully in early 2014. The main character Beatrice (Shailene Woodley) will have to control the evil in her body and continue the fight against the dark forces that threaten her.
In addition to young stars like Shailene Woodley, Theo James or Ansel Elgort, the film also features famous female stars like Kate Winslet, Maggie Q, Naomi Watts or Octavia Spencer.
Thinh Joey
