Comic books are always fun to read irrespective of your age, aren’t they? And it is all the more fun when the same theme is portrayed on a big screen with amazing visual effects and surround sound. Find in this article about the list of upcoming comic book movies.
Hollywood has immense love for comic book movies. In spite of knowing the storyline, comic book movies are such a rage. They are pure sources of entertainment. Watching a comic book movie in 3D is even more exciting because you tend to live the movie. And many producers have already bought this trick, a number of comic book movies are seen releasing in 3D version. The surround sound and your favorite comic book characters all around you, wow it indeed feels like some fantasy land. With comic book movies like Ironman, Superman, Spiderman and X-men giving Hollywood its most biggest and reliable hits, this year too seems totally geared up for some fantastic comic book movie releases. Let’s take a look at the upcoming comic book movies.
Men in Black 3
Summary ➤ The sequel of MIB released in 2002. In MIB 3, Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith are seen reprising their roles as MIB Agents. However, only a few details relating to the plot of the movie could be gathered. It has a time travel plot, that is Agent J is supposed to go way back in time to meet Young Agent K. The villain of the movie too travels back in time and plans for chain of events that would cause the end of the world.
Cast ➤ Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin
Release date ➤ 25 May 2012
Superman vs. The Elite
Summary ➤ Superman vs. The Elite is the ninth animated movie in the Superman series. It portrays the Superman’s effectiveness over the super powerful crusaders, known as The Elite, who have gained worldwide popularity for mass killing. Finally to stop villainy, a face-off takes place between the Superman and The Elite.
Cast ➤ George Newbern, Pauley Perrette, Robin Atkin Downes and David Kaufman (voice)
Release date ➤ 12 June 2012
The Amazing Spider Man
Summary ➤ The Amazing Spider Man is an upcoming superhero film, based on the American comic book published by Marvel Comics. The lead Peter (Andrew Garfield) spends his days trying to unveil the mystery of his own past, just when he discovers a mysterious suitcase of his father, which leads to further action-packed sequences of the movie, bringing him face to face with Connors’ villainous alter ego, the Lizard. The movie will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D for a completely live experience.
Cast ➤ Andrew Garfield, Irrfan Khan and Denis Leary
Release date ➤ 3 July 2012
Batman 3: The Dark Knight Rises
Summary ➤ The Dark Knight Rises is a sequel to The Dark Knight (2008) and is intended to conclude the Batman series. Despite being branded as an enemy of Gotham after the events of The Dark Knight, Batman intervenes to help the police force of the city against the villain Bane’s plan to destroy Gotham. The film won’t be in 3D, however there will be use of high-definition approaches and IMAX cameras to add to the visual appeal.
Cast ➤ Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anne Hathaway
Release date ➤ 20 July 2012
Dredd
Summary ➤ Dredd is a comic book adaptation of 2000 AD character Judge Dredd, who is a law enforcement officer in one of the mega-cities. He along with a cop team takes down a terrorist organization, who is accused of selling a reality-altering drug called Slo-Mo. The movie is shot in 3D.
Cast ➤ Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby and Lena Headey
Release date ➤ 21st September 2012
Upcoming Comic Book Film List
It is difficult to end this article without including other most awaited movies. There is no official announcement regarding its release dates, but they are for sure the most awaited comic book movies.
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Cast ➤ Mickey Rourke, Rosario Dawson and Devon Aoki
Release date ➤ 2013
Iron Man 3
Cast ➤ Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Gwyneth Paltrow
Release date ➤ 3rd May 2013
Man of Steel
Cast ➤ Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe and Michael Shannon
Release date ➤ 14th June 2013
Wolverine 2
Cast ➤ Hugh Jackman
Release date ➤ 26th July 2013
Thor 2
Cast ➤ Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba and Natalie Portman
Release date ➤ 15th November 2013
So, here is the list of upcoming comic book movies, don’t forget to add them to your watch list and book the movie tickets in advance to catch-all the fun and excitement!