Looking to get out of the heat this summer? Well look no further; here are twenty summer flicks that are sure to keep you air-conditioned and entertained through the upcoming hot summer months. (Listed in order of release)
Star Trek Into Darkness (May 2nd)
Directed by J.J Abrams and staring Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana, this latest installment of the Star Wars series is sure to be a summer box office hit. This is the twelfth Star Trek film in the science action film series.
Iron Man 3 (May 3rd)
Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) is at it again in the third installment of this action packed Marvel Comic series.
Great Gatsby (May 10th)
Directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, and Tobey Maguire, this film interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s acclaimed novel will definitely be atop the box office rankings this summer.
Hangover Part III (May 24th)
Another installment of the hilarious Hangover series is yet to come and is sure to be just as wild and funny as the last two. Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis this film will definitely be filled with many gut-busting moments.
The Internship (June 7th)
The dynamic duo—Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn—are at it again in this new comedy about two salesmen who lose their careers and decide to intern at none other that Google to keep busy in an age of developing technology.
Man of Steel (June 14th)
Starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, and Diane Lane, this star-studded cast is sure to impress in this new Superman flick.
Monster’s University (June 21st)
Disney-Pixar is at it again with this much-awaited prequel to the original Monsters, Inc. film. Voiced by Billy Crystal and John Goodman, Mike and Sully will be sure to entertain not only the kids but the whole family as well in this upcoming animated film.
This is the End (June 12th)
What happens when you mix James Franco, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Jason Segel, Michael Cera, and Emma Watson all into one apocalyptic film? You’ll have to watch and find out!
World War Z (June 21st)
Starring Brad Pitt, this intense film tells the story of Gerry Lane (Pitt) in a fight against total domination by zombies. The highly anticipated post-apocalyptic thriller is based on the title novel by Max Brooks.
The Lone Ranger (July 3rd)
Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer form an unlikely Native American Warrior-Old Westerner duo and learn to work together to fight corruption in this sure to be wildly entertaining film.
The Wolverine (July 26th)
Hugh Jackman revives his role as the Wolverine in this upcoming action adventure film.
300: Rise of an Empire (August 2nd)
This action film is a prequel to 300 and is sure to be full of epic warfare and bloody fighting like its predecessor.
(Official trailer not yet released)
Elysium (August 9th)
Starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, this futuristic film tells the story of one man trying to bridge the gap between war-torn Earth and the advanced space habitat named Elysium.
Despicable Me 2 (July 3rd)
Voiced by Steve Carell and Al Pacino, this sequel to the original Despicable Me is a family friendly film that should be full of plenty of laughs and action.
Fast & Furious 6 (May 24th)
Filled with fast cars, good-looking girls, Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel, and plenty of action, this 6th edition in the Fast & Furious series is sure to be entertaining.
Now You See Me (May 31st)
Starring Morgan Freeman, Isla Fisher, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Caine and Jesse Eisenberg, this movie is no ordinary robbery thriller. In it, FBI agents attempt to track down illusionists who rob banks during their performances and gift the money to their audiences.
After Earth (May 31st)
Father and son Will and Jaden Smith are pairing up again to star this time in a post-apocalyptic action film set on Earth.
The Way, Way Back (July 5th)
This upcoming indie film stars Steve Carell, AnnaSophia Robb, Toni Collette, Sam Rockwell, and Liam James. The summer flick tells the story of a teenager trying to fit in upon entering a new environment.
2 Guns (August 2nd)
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg star as undercover agents who have been set up by the mob to investigate one another in this action flick.
We’re the Millers (August 9th)
Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis star in this unconventional film about a veteran pot dealer who forms a fake family in order to deliver a large shipment of drugs from Mexico into the United States.
(Official Trailer not yet released)