After languishing in development hell, Peter Jackson's two-part adaptation of "The Hobbit" has a green light. The fantasy film hits theaters in December 2012.
Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan will team up for another Batman movie. Plot details are being kept firmly under wraps, but "The Dark Knight Rises" should be ready for summer 2012.
"Superman Returns," Warner Bros. last attempt to reboot the Man of Steel franchise, was decidedly earthbound. The studio hopes that director Zack Snyder can make the "Truth, Justice, and American Way"-loving superhero relevant to younger moviegoers.
Warner Bros. has high hopes for Martin Campbell's "Green Lantern." Ryan Reynolds plays the ring-wearing crime fighter and Blake Lively his ladylove. "Green Lantern" bows July 17, 2011.
Critics griped about the 3D in "Clash of the Titans," but the studio thinks there's still life left in the swords-and-sandals epic to make a sequel.
The cast and crew are hoping to recapture the post-bender magic with "Hangover 2." The sequel to the gross-out smash hits theaters on May 26, 2011.
That loveable penguin will tap his way back onto screens when "Happy Feet 2" debuts Nov. 18, 2011. This time the arctic adventure takes place in 3D.
Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and Guy Ritchie will try to recapture the moneymaking magic of "Sherlock Holmes" with a new installmment in the detective series. Part 2 is slated for Dec. 16, 2011.
Can a one-note premise hold up over three films? "A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas" hopes that by mixing pot and the yuletide spirit it can wring out a few more laughs.
Tom Hardy steps into Mel Gibson's post-apocalyptic shoes in "Mad Max: Fury Road." The sequel has been pushed into 2012.
Brendan Fraser is out, but Dwayne Johnson will try to help up-and-comer Josh Hutcherson carry "Journey 2: Mysterious Island." Sounds like they don't go underground this time.
"Final Destination" will serve up more thrills and chills in a fifth installment.
"Harry Potter" may be on it's way out, but Warner Brothers is well stocked when it comes to potential tentpole pictures. From "The Hobbit" to "Superman," here's a look at some of the studio's upcoming sequels and franchise hopefuls lined up for 2011 and beyond.
