Top15: Most Anticipated Movies of 2020

2019 is ending, and 2020 is yet another year packed with highly-anticipated blockbusters, but also some first installments that promise great things. It doesn’t have the decade-spanning conclusions to massively beloved sagas like 2019, but 2020 surely has some fantastic flicks to start the new decade strong.

You will find below some of my most anticipated movies of the year, based on my expectations for each one, but also having in mind the emotional weight that each film carries from its saga’s predecessor if that’s the case. One little clarification: this is NOT an ordered list in terms of which movies I think will be the best. It’s just my Top15 of the films I’m most excited to watch during the following twelve months. Let’s dive in!

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15. Onward

A Pixar film will always be on my list of the most anticipated movies of any year. I love animated flicks, and Disney-Pixar rarely disappoints. It boasts a spectacular cast, so entertainment is guaranteed.

14. Uncharted

I never actually played the games, but I’m still waiting for a near-perfect videogame cinematic adaptation. With Tom Holland as the protagonist, I hope that this is the one that finally breaks the curse.

13. Soul

It’s quite uncommon to have more than just a single Pixar film in one year. Just like I wrote before, any animated movie from this amazing studio will always make my list. Soul is a little higher than Onward simply because I’m more interested in the former’s concept and design.

12. Sonic The Hedgehog

This is probably the only movie in this Top15 that I’m not actually expecting it to be more than okay. However, it went through the most surprising production change of the millennium, by completely modifying Sonic’s design. Therefore, I have to give credit to the animators and support this film, even if it doesn’t show signs of a compelling story.

11. Birds of Prey

No, I’m not going to write the full title. Not now, not ever. But I will definitely watch this in theaters opening night. The DCEU has been delivering good films, and it feels like they’re finally on track to develop the fantastic universe they possess. Plus, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn is one of the best castings of the decade.

10. Black Widow

Even though the fate of the character is already known, being able to watch Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff one last time is very exciting. I hope that Marvel can pull off a proper goodbye.

9. West Side Story

Wait… Steven Spielberg is directing a musical? Wait… A remake of the classic West Side Story of 1961? What is happening? I have no idea, but it surely grabbed my attention!

8. Top Gun: Maverick

You all know that I’m a massive Mission: Impossible fan. Tom Cruise is one of the best action superstars due to the unbelievably crazy stunts he performs. Top Gun returning more than 30 years later is surprising by itself, but the number one reason I’m pumped to see it is Cruise.

7. Wonder Woman 1984

Wonder Woman (2017) is my favorite DCEU film, and Gal Gadot is one of those castings that are nailed so perfectly, I can’t see anyone else portraying the main character better than her. With Patty Jenkins back at the helm, I expect another successful hit for DC.

6. Eternals

I have absolutely no idea what the Eternals are, where they come from, or what they do. That’s exactly why this MCU’s installment is so captivating to me. Beginning a new phase, a whole new saga with new superheroes… I can’t wait!

A Quiet Place: Part II

The only major issue I had with A Quiet Place was the last shot. It felt like a call to Hollywood in the attempt of proposing a sequel. And here we are. While I’m extremely doubtful of its necessity, I trust John Krasinski to deliver a worthy follow-up to one of 2018’s best films.

4. Tenet

Christopher Nolan is one of those directors who will always make his films be on this kind of list. His name alone is enough to get me invested in his projects and Tenet is not an exception. His movies are constantly on my Top10 at the end of each year, so that’s what I’m expecting from this one as well.

3. No Time To Die

I don’t know if I’m in the minority here, but I love Daniel Craig as James Bond. Skyfall is one of my favorite films from the entire spy saga, and I trust everyone involved in this movie to deliver an outstanding conclusion to Craig’s career as 007.

2. Mulan

I'm not against Disney remakes, at all. Just as long as they maintain the original’s essence while delivering something a bit different, I’m all in. Mulan seems to be the most unique live-action remake so far, and I have my fingers crossed for what I hope will be one of the year’s most surprising films.

1. Dune

Denis Villeneuve is my favorite filmmaker working today. He has delivered some of my favorite movies ever. The simple fact that he’s back to do such an epic film like Dune gets me so freaking excited, I will be sure to catch this movie as soon as I can. Hopefully, it will be one of the best of 2020.