Most Anticipated Blockbuster Movies of 2017

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter marks the epic conclusion to the zombie saga, adapted from the game of the same name, hitting theaters on 27/1. The iconic character, Alice, portrayed by actress Milia Jovovich, takes center stage. The Resident Evil series, with its previous 5 installments, has raked in a staggering 1 billion USD in revenue.In this ultimate episode, Alice returns to Raccoon City for the final showdown against the most powerful genetically enhanced zombies, created by the sinister Wesker and his criminal Umbrella organization. Wesker's ultimate goal is the 'annihilation of humanity.' Alice and her allies must fight with all their might to defeat Umbrella and thwart this apocalyptic plot.Expected release: 27/1/2017

After 11 years since Peter Jackson's King Kong, fans are reunited with the giant ape in the upcoming film Kong: Skull Island. The film garners attention for scenes shot in Vietnam: Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh Province, and more. This time, the storyline will delve into the origin of King Kong, unraveling the mysteries of Skull Island where Kong resides. Skull Island is depicted as a legendary island, home to prehistoric creatures. Kong reigns supreme as the mightiest creature on the island.The movie features an all-star cast including Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman...Expected release: 10/3/2017

The standalone film for Marvel's beloved mutant character, Wolverine, marks the final appearance of Hugh Jackman as the iconic wolf-like hero. Over the past 15 years, Hugh Jackman has accompanied fans through various X-Men movies and standalone Wolverine films.The movie's plot revolves around three characters: Logan (Wolverine), Professor X (Charles Xavier), and the mutant girl X-23. In the not-so-distant future, mutants are being eradicated by humans with advanced technology. Both Wolverine and Professor X are now old and weary. They must use their last bit of strength to protect X-23 from human pursuit.Expected release: 3/3/2017

Power Rangers, commonly known as the '5 superhero siblings,' is the superhero film project by the renowned Lionsgate studio. The film is based on the globally popular animated series 'Power Rangers.' The Power Rangers project received a whopping budget of 150 million USD for the spectacular superhero costumes and action sequences. The plot revolves around a group of young friends who, after being bullied at school, discover mysterious powers from beyond the universe. The Power Rangers cast is youthful and dynamic, with standout performances from Elizabeth Banks and Bryan Cranston.Expected release: 24/3/2017.

Beauty and the Beast, the continuation of Disney's live-action film series based on fairy tales or classic animated works, features Emma Watson as the charming Belle. Due to a deal made by her father, Belle must live in a mysterious castle. Belle later falls in love with the lonely creature (Dan Stevens) residing in this castle.Expected release: 17/3/2017.

Undoubtedly the most anticipated blockbuster of 2017. Following the dazzling success with a revenue of USD 1.51 billion from Fast and Furious 7 and the heartfelt farewell to Paul Walker, Universal continues the saga with Fast 8 featuring highly unexpected twists. In the trailer, fans are shocked as Dom, the leader of the family, joins forces with Cipher (Charlize Theron) to carry out missions against his own family and friends. Meanwhile, Hobbs must persuade Deckerd Shaw, the criminal who almost killed the entire group in part 7, to collaborate in capturing Dom. Fast 8's scenes continue to elevate the stakes with supercars, armored vehicles, tanks, and now even submarines. Universal's announced slogan for Fast 8 is: 'Family will be broken,' generating mixed reactions from fans.Expected release: 14/4/2017.

Ghost in the Shell is an adaptation from the famous Japanese manga by Masamune Shirow. Initially, the film faced backlash from Japanese fans when Scarlett Johansson was chosen for the lead role - originally a Japanese character. However, after the official trailer was released, the criticism subsided in the face of Scarlett's allure in the human-colored armor. Ghost in the Shell revolves around an organization that creates human-like robots for assassination missions. Scarlett Johansson plays the role of the most skilled female robot specializing in assassinating highly protected individuals.Expected release: 31/3/2017.

The upcoming film titled Alien: Covenant will serve as both a prequel to the 1979 Alien and a sequel to the 2012 Prometheus. Fans are eagerly anticipating answers about the 'paradise' mentioned by the robot David at the end of Prometheus, revealing what it truly is. Alien: Covenant's storyline will further unveil terrifying extraterrestrial creatures with war capabilities and biological evolution surpassing that of humans. The two survivors from Prometheus, the robot David and the explorer Elizabeth Shaw, will continue their presence in this new journey.Expected release: 19/5/2017.

The reluctant galaxy heroes are set to return with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2. Following the resounding success of the first installment in the summer of 2014, director James Gunn is ready to bring the intergalactic guardians back to the big screen this year. The second installment's storyline will delve into the origins of its members, revealing secrets about Star-Lord's biological father (still portrayed by Chris Pratt). Simultaneously, the plot will tie into Avengers: Infinity War in 2018. Fans can expect the return of the trigger-happy raccoon Rocket, The Destroyer, the green-skinned Gamora, and the miniature new sprout of Groot.Expected release: 5/5/2017.

Director Michael Bay decides to continue the saga of shape-shifting robots from the universe with the latest installment titled Transformers: The Last Knight. The film serves as a sequel to Transformers: Age of Extinction. The cast, including Mark Wahlberg, Josh Duhamel, and Tyrese Gibson, will return to accompany the Transformers. The storyline revolves around Optimus Prime leaving Earth to seek the creator, mentioned by Lockdown in part 4. It appears Optimus may have failed in the battle with the creator, who, according to the storyline, is Unicron. Optimus's body is used by Galvatron (evolved Megatron) to become a Decepticon, serving the purpose of eliminating the Autobots. Even from the tester, observers noticed the transformation in Optimus Prime's eyes, changing from Autobot's green to the deadly purple of Decepticon.Expected release: 23/6/2017.

The standalone film for the character Wonder Woman from DC Comics is highly anticipated by fans, starring the stunning actress Gal Gadot. Additionally, talented actor Chris Pine will also join as the male lead, accompanying Wonder Woman in the upcoming battle. The film is set during World War I, where humans wage war against the Amazon tribe. Wonder Woman, known as Princess Diana, is the protector of the Amazon tribe. She will have to fight against those who seek to uncover the secrets of her tribe.Expected release: 2/6/2017.

The next installment in the Planet of the Apes series is hitting theaters this year, titled War for the Planet of the Apes. The film will once again be directed by Matt Reeves, the filmmaker behind the previous two installments. The storyline of the third part continues the all-encompassing war between humans and apes in a post-apocalyptic era. The human faction, led by Colonel Woody Harreison, aims to use state-of-the-art warfare to eradicate the ape species entirely. Meanwhile, Caesar continues to lead the apes in resistance against human annihilation.Expected release: 14/7/2017.

Despite only making a brief appearance in the blockbuster Captain America: Civil War, the 'young, mouthy' Spider-Man portrayed by Tom Holland has won the hearts of many viewers. This year, Spider-Man will have his own film, produced in collaboration between Marvel and Sony. The film depicts Spider-Man in his younger days, still a high school student. At this stage, Spider-Man is somewhat awkward, naive, humorous, and not fully aware of the importance of his powers. Iron Man (still played by Robert Downey Jr.) will make an appearance to help guide Spider-Man in his fight against evil.Expected release: 7/7/2017.

The film adaptation of Justice League is highly anticipated by DC Comics fans. It serves as a sequel to the blockbuster Batman vs Superman, with some content teased in Suicide Squad. Justice League's plot continues after Superman's death, as Batman (Ben Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) seek other superheroes such as Flash (Erza Miller), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), and Cyborg (Ray Fisher). Batman's goal is to warn of the danger coming from the universe, particularly from Darkseid, while forming the Justice League to combat crime. It remains unclear how director Zack Snyder plans to resurrect Superman and explain the absence of Green Lantern, who is one of the original members of the Justice League.Expected release: 17/11/2017.

Marvel's blockbuster will explain the absence of Thor and possibly Hulk in Captain America: Civil War. The post-credits scene of Doctor Strange featuring Thor suggests that Doctor Strange might play a role in the upcoming film Thor: Ragnarok.

The plot revolves around Thor's quest to find Loki and the missing King Odin. In Thor: The Dark World's conclusion, Loki impersonated King Odin, deceiving Thor and banishing him from Asgard. If the storyline holds true, Thor may face death in this installment during the Ragnarok event, only to be resurrected in Avengers: Infinity War. Additionally, Hulk is rumored to make an appearance to aid Thor in the Ragnarok battle. There is still no official trailer for Thor: Ragnarok.
Expected release: 3/11/2017.