“The Last Five Years”
Release Date: Feb. 13, 2015
Anna Kendrick continues her streak of musical roles with this big-screen adaptation of Jason Robert Brown’s beloved Off-Broadway hit. “Smash” alum Jeremy Jordan co-stars. Trailer
“Fifty Shades of Grey”
Release Date: Feb. 13, 2015
Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson‘s characters are set to become the next cinematic power couple in this highly anticipated adaptation of E.L. James’ “mommy porn” hit. Trailer
“In the Heart of the Sea”
Release Date: March 13, 2015
Chris Hemsworth plays dashing first mate aboard the Essex, the real ship attacked by a giant whale that inspired literary classic “Moby Dick.” Trailer
“Furious 7”
Release Date: April 3, 2015
Paul Walker rides one last time with Vin Diesel and his “Fast and Furious” family. We’re eager to see how they say goodbye to Brian O’Conner. Trailer
“Avengers: Age of Ultron”
Release Date: May 1, 2015
The Avengers return — much to everyone’s delight. Admit it, including yours. Trailer
“Pitch Perfect 2”
Release Date: May 15, 2015
Aca-awesome, the Barden Bellas are back! This time the a cappella troupe competes against international singers. High jinks ensue on a global scale. Trailer
“Mad Max: Fury Road”
Release Date: May 15, 2015
Its Comic-Con panel blew the roof off the place, and Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult look completely off the chain in the franchise’s latest installment. Trailer
“Tomorrowland”
Release Date: May 22, 2015
Brad Bird’s highly secretive and highly anticipated project stars George Clooney as an inventor and rising star Britt Robertson as a teen who gets transported … somewhere. Trailer
“Jurassic World”
Release Date: June 12, 2015
It’s been way too long since there’s been a “Jurassic Park” movie, and the franchise seems to be in extremely capable hands led by star Chris Pratt, who’s proving to be our new favorite action hero. Trailer
Release Date: July 1, 2015
“Ant-Man”
Release Date: July 17, 2015
Marvel rarely misses a step, and their latest stars unlikely superhero Paul Rudd — who pretty much guarantees cinematic hilarity. Trailer
Release Date: Aug. 7, 2015
We have not seen a single still, behind-the-scenes photo or frame of video, but with Josh Trank (“Chronicle”) directing this cast, we’re betting Fox gets “Fantastic Four” right this time.
“Crimson Peak”
Release Date: Oct. 16, 2015
Guillermo del Toro returns to his horror genre roots with a haunted house pic and an amazing cast including Jessica Chastain, Charlie Hunnam, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska. In Victorian garb.
“Spectre”
Release Date: Nov. 6, 2015
“Bond 24” no more, Daniel Craig, Sam Mendes and the whole gang are back for one more James Bond romp, welcoming newcomers Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux and Monica Bellucci.
“The Martian”
Release Date: Nov. 25, 2015
It’s described as a cross between “Gravity” and “Castaway” and stars Matt Damon with Ridley Scott directing. Everything about “The Martian” screams prestige.
“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2″
Release Date: Nov. 20, 2015
Though we’re tired of books being split into multiple movies, there’s no denying Jennifer Lawrence is still electrifying as Katniss Everdeen.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
Release Date: Dec. 18, 2015
It’s a new “Star Wars” movie. We’ve only been waiting 10 years. Trailer
“The Revenant”
Release Date: Dec. 25, 2015
Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy reunite to star in Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu‘s “Birdman” follow-up, a revenge thriller set in the Western frontier. Is it too early to start taking Oscar bets?
“Joy”
Release Date: Dec. 25, 2015
David O. Russell and Jennifer Lawrence are back together once again, which means it’s time for another wacky, outlandish, probably Oscar-nominated film, this time about the inventor of Miracle Mop.
“Sicario”
Release Date: TBD
Denis Villeneuve is on a roll after the one-two punch of “Enemy” and “Prisoners” and this follow-up, starring Emily Blunt as a DEA agent, seems plenty promising.
“Southpaw”
Release Date: TBD
Following “Nightcrawler,” Jake Gyllenhaal is on quite a hot streak and totally transformed himself (again) to play a boxer in Antoine Fuqua‘s latest gritty drama.
Release Date: TBD
Quentin Tarantino rarely gets it wrong, and the juicy history of the making-of this one makes it especially must-watch.
“Macbeth“
Release Date: TBD
“Snowtown” director Justin Kurzel does a revisionist take Shakespeare’s classic with Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. This one is a no-brainer.
“Beasts of No Nation”
Release Date: TBD
Cary Fukunaga returns to features after an incredible run on HBO’s “True Detective,” and he’s bringing Idris Elba with him, making this a must-watch on so many levels.
“Dark Places”
Release Date: TBD
Amazing “Gone Girl” raised anticipation for “Dark Places,” also based on a Gillian Flynn bestseller. Add Oscar-winner Charlize Theron as another dangerous and mysterious anti-heroine, and we can’t wait to peel back the layers.