As another year comes to a close, students at San Dimas high school are starting to think about their summer plans. Whether it’s going on a big trip, or just planning to hang around the house, there’s always that one day when there’s nothing to do! What would be a good way to pass the time? Why, watching a new blockbuster movie of course! But you’re probably thinking, “what movie should I watch? I’ve already seen everything!” Don’t worry! The Saint Scroll has done all of the hard work for you with a list of new movies to watch on those boring summer days!
1. Thunderbolts*
Release date: May 2 rating: PG-13 Genre: Action
This is a new “Marvel” to behold! Also known as “The New Avengers,” a team of “antiheroes” who have to go through their dark pasts in order to complete a dangerous mission. The movie stars celebrities such as Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, and the Stranger Things star, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov.
Lilo and Stitch
Release date: May 23 rating: PG Genre: Family
This Live-Action remake of a beloved Disney classic is sure to entice old fans as well as new ones. For months now, Stitch has been taking over posters, websites, and television sets, taking adorable plays on other Disney movies. This film stars Maia Kealoha as the Elvis-loving spunky Lilo.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Release date: May 23 rating: PG-13 Genre: Action-Adventure
Another Tom Cruise film, The main character, Ethan Hunt, and the IMF team are continuing their search for the AI system that has infiltrated networks all over the world, also known as the Entity. They are joined by new allies, and a ghost from Hunt’s past as they are in a race towards ending the Entity and saving the world.
Karate Kid: Legends
Release date: May 30 rating: PG-13 Genre: Action/Drama
With the original Karate Kid now the master, this film follows a new prodigy, Li Fong played by Ben Wang, who when relocating to New York City, finds himself in a battle with a local karate champion. Wanting to defend himself, Li enters the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han played by Jackie Chan, and the Original Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso played by Ralph Macchio, Li learns to merge their fighting styles to prepare for the martial arts showdown of the century.
How to Train Your Dragon
Release date: June 13 rating: PG Genre: Fantasy/Action
Dreamworks, following the live-action path of Disney, creates a Live-Action rendition of How to Train Your Dragon, which has been a favorite for over fifteen years, and still continues to be a beloved movie by many fans. This movie stars Mason Thames and Nico Parker as the viking duo, Hiccup and Astrid. For new fans, it’s about a teenage boy who learns that his hometown pest problem may not be as bad as his village thinks.
Elio
Release date: June 20 rating: PG Genre: animation
Many fans will be screaming “Yay! A new Pixar movie!” when they see this adorable film following Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination. This boy goes on a misadventure on a cosmic scale where he must form friendships with aliens, navigate a crisis, and discover who he is meant to be. Elio is voiced by Yonas Kibreab.
M3GAN 2.0
Release date: June 27 rating: PG-13 Genre: Horror
The sequel to M3GAN, this film takes place two years later where the creator of M3GAN, Gemma, resurrects her creation to take down Amelia, a military-grade weapon made by a contractor who stole the technology for M3GAN.
Jurassic World Rebirth
Release date: July 2 rating: PG-13 Genre: Action-Adventure
Set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, an expedition is set to explore isolated regions near the equator to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. It stars Scarlett Johanson as Zora Bennet, Rupert Friend as Martin Krebs, and Johnathan Bailey as Dr. Henry.
Superman
Release date: July 11 rating: Not Yet Rated Genre: Action
For the DC fans out there, this new Superman film will be a must watch. Superman has to reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage, while living a double life as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of justice, he soon finds himself in a world that sees this as old-fashioned. This movie stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent.
Fantastic Four: First Steps
Release date: July 25 rating: Not Yet Rated Genre: Action
Another action film to fill those slow summer days, Fantastic Four: First steps is about a group of heroes who are forced to balance their roles as both heroes and family members. The Fantastic Four soon have to defend Earth from a terrifying space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. This film stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm.
No matter where you are on the summer break, make sure to visit the local theater to catch these amazing spectacles on the big screens!
