Hottest Movies of January 2019

Despite premiering in mid-December, Aquaman - King of Atlantis still tops the list of Hottest Movies of January 2019. Adapted from DC Comics, Aquaman - King of Atlantis tells the story of the superhero Aquaman, who has both human and Atlantean blood. In this installment, Aquaman must return to Atlantis to prevent the Atlantean king from waging war on the surface world - a war that could lead to the destruction of humanity. The film will continue to be screened in theaters until mid-January and is definitely a must-watch for this month.

Details:

• International Title: Aquaman
  
• Genre: Superhero, Adventure, Fantasy
  
• Director: James Wan
  
• Stars: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson
  
• Release Date: 13.12.2018
  

Following the success of Split, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan decided to make the next installment titled Glass. In this film, the character with multiple personalities, Kevin, from Glass will have a crossover with characters from Shyamalan's previous film Unbreakable, forming a trio of superhumans that promises to bring many surprises in this psychological thriller.

Details:

• International Title: Glass
  
• Genre: Mystery, Drama, Thriller
  
• Director: M. Night Shyamalan
  
• Stars: James McAvoy, Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson
  
• Release Date: 18.01.2019
  

Bumblebee is a spin-off film from the blockbuster Transformers series, focusing on the character Bumblebee, a robot that transforms into a Chevrolet racing car. While maintaining the fiery style and transformations of the Transformers, Bumblebee has been highly praised by critics, unlike previous Transformers films.

Details:

• International Title: Bumblebee
  
• Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure
  
• Director: Travis Knight
  
• Stars: Hailee Steinfeld, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Cena
  
• Release Date: 21.12.2018
  

7 Bodies is a South Korean crime thriller film based on a true event that shocked Busan, South Korea. The film revolves around a suspect who suddenly calls the police to confess to the murder and hiding of 7 bodies, while the police have no prior knowledge of the incident. Following the call, the suspect is apprehended, and the police investigation begins, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement and the serial killer.

Details:

• International Title: Dark Figure of Crime
• Genre: Psychological, Crime, Thriller
  
• Director: Kim Tae-Gyun
  
• Stars: Joo Ji‑hoon, Kwon So‑hyeon,Kim Yoon-seok, Ko Chang‑seok
  
• Release Date: 04.01.2019
  

Following the success of Mary Poppins - a Disney musical theater icon, Disney will bring The Return of Mary Poppins in 2019. As a classic Disney film, The Return of Mary Poppins has garnered high expectations from both critics and audiences alike.

Details:

• International Title: Mary Poppins Returns
  
• Genre: Musical, Comedy, Fantasy
  
• Director: Rob Marshall
  
• Stars: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw
  
• Release Date: 28.12.2018
  

Another Asian cinema entry in the Top 10 Hottest Movies of January 2019 is The Resurgence of Gangsters. This is a South Korean crime thriller, portraying a former gangster. After years of being an underworld boss, Dong-chul has retired. His life remains peaceful until one day, his wife is mysteriously abducted by a stranger. Dong-chul is forced to return to the underworld to find his kidnapped wife, unaware that it's a ploy to make The Resurgence of Gangsters happen.

Details:

• International Title: Unstoppable
  
• Genre: Crime, Thriller
  
• Director: Kim Min-ho
  
• Stars: Ma Dong-seok, Song Ji-hyo, Kim Sung-oh
  
• Release Date: 28.12.2018
  

The Legend of Master Ip continues to draw from the historical story of the character Ip Man, previously popularized in the IP Man film series. The Legend of Master Ip revolves around Cheung Tin-chi - a man who once conceded defeat and acknowledged Ip Man's martial prowess, and his own martial arts journey.

Details:

• International Title: Master Z: IP Man Legacy
  
• Genre: Martial Arts, Biography
  
• Director: Woo-Ping Yuen
  
• Stars: Jin Zhang, Dave Bautista, Michelle Yeoh
• Release Date: 11.01.2019
  

If you're tired of action-packed and suspenseful movies, you can totally switch gears and watch a light-hearted, humorous film like Journey Home of the Little Pup. During a trip, a little pup gets lost and is found by a new family who takes care of it. However, the little pup still remembers its old family and fears that its owner is waiting. Determined to return, the little pup embarks on a challenging journey.

Details:

• International Title: A Dog's Way Home
  
• Genre: Adventure, Family, Children
  
• Director: Charles Martin Smith
  
• Stars: Bryce Dallas Howard, Ashley Judd, Barry Watson
  
• Release Date: 11.01.2019
  

For horror movie enthusiasts, Haunting Portrait is the perfect choice to watch this January. This Thai horror film is the best in the Top 10 hottest movies in January 2019. The story revolves around a young girl participating in a reality game in an abandoned house. After the game ends and she becomes the winner, she takes a commemorative photo, but little does she know that the photo will unleash a terrifying curse later on.

Details:

• International Title: Viral
  
• Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
  
• Director: Manasanan Pongsuwan
  
• Stars: Ploy Sornarin, Natthasit Kotimanaswanich
  
• Release Date: 28.12.2018
  

YOLO is a Vietnamese movie featured in the Top 10 hottest movies in January 2019. The film gathers many young stars beloved by the youth such as Soobin Hoàng Sơn, Cường Seven... YOLO tells the story of music love and the lives of those who dream of becoming stars. The film follows a young man who decides to go against his family's wishes to pursue his passion for music.

Details:

• International Title: YOLO
  
• Genre: Music, Lifestyle
  
• Director: Phan Minh
  
• Stars: Soobin Hoàng Sơn, Cường Seven, Minh Trang
  
• Release Date: 11.01.2019