Despite being the year of the "Entourage" movie and yet another installment of the "Taken" franchise, there are lots of great films on the horizon for 2015. "American Sniper" is currently crushing it and there are more hits to come in way of franchise revivals, franchise closers and book adaptations -- all from top directors and actors in one of the most highly anticipated years in recent memory. If you aren't satisfied with this eyeful of new movies to look forward to this year, then I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Kingsman: The Secret Service (February 13)
Director: Matthew Vaughn
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, kingsman the secret service]()
Guys will want to go to the movies with their ladies on this weekend, but men will be going to see Colin Firth as a Secret Service agent trying to stop Samuel L. Jackson from going on a climate-related killing spree while their girlfriends finger-blast themselves to "Fifty Shades of Grey." Both sexes win and both come out happy and horny from stimulating plot lines.
Chappie (March 6)
Director: Neill Blomkamp
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, chappie]()
If "District 9" had a ménage à trois with "Short Circuit" and "Wall-E," we imagine "Chappie" is what you'd come out with nine months later (after proper post-production, that is). The story of the first thinking and feeling robot to learn his way into the world and become his own man through constant trial and tribulation stars Hugh Jackman under the direction of "District 9" filmmaker Neill Blomkamp.
Furious 7 (April 3)
Director: James Wan
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, furious 7]()
Vin Diesel is back for the final round of fast cars, fast ladies and incredible stunts. Normally we wouldn't promote such a 'roided-up adrenaline-junkie blockbuster, but we do love the late Paul Walker. April's big hit features Diesel's character, Dominic, and his crew in the throes of Jason Statham's vengeance for his brother's death, calling for one last ride for the furious and fast folk.
Tomorrowland (May 22)
Director: Brad Bird
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, tomorrowland]()
One of Disney's biggest anticipations is "Tomorrowland," the place that exists between space and time, a place where anything is possible and people can actually change the world. Starring George Clooney as the genius inventor and Britt Robertson as his sidekick, the two embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of this special universe.
Get Hard (March 27)
Director: Etan Cohen
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, get hard]()
Will Ferrell has been needing a movie like this -- I'm calling Best Comedy of the Year -- for a while as he teams up with Kevin Hart in this white collar-turned-prison-convict riot. Hart, who is currently starring in "The Wedding Ringer," teaches a rich embezzler how to get hard for his 10-year sentence in maximum security prison. Expect light to heavy racism inside of white-collar jokes, and Alison Brie looking sexy.
The Avengers: Age of Ultron (May 1)
Director: Joss Whedon
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, avengers age of ultron]()
The Marvel team kicks off superhero season with the long awaited follow-up sequel starring James Spader as the villainous Ultron going against Hulk, Iron Man and Scarlett Johansson in a sexy spider outfit. Additional characters like Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch will appear and, you guessed it, the team will squabble over who is the toughest before ultimately defeating a different bad guy.
Mad Max: Fury Road (May 15)
Director: George Miller
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, mad max fury road]()
With the same director as the original 1980 Mel Gibson classic, Tom Hardy is taking the reins - accompanied by Charlize Theron and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - as Max Rockatansky. He wanders a post-apocalyptic world before banning together with Furiosa (Theron) and her gang of fugitives in an action-packed IMAX 3D visual spectacle.
Jurassic World (June 12)
Director: Colin Trevorrow
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, jurassic world]()
The fourth installment of the disastrous dinosaur theme park series, the first since 2001, features a chiseled Chris Pratt and a few upgrades in the production value. The film, based on a story by the late Michael Crichton, takes us into an upgraded park, or world, that has flourished in its entertainment value to the masses. There will also be an introduction to a scientifically created hybrid dinosaur, which will likely lead to mass chaos, destruction and Chris Pratt wishing he was back in Pawnee, Indiana.
Terminator: Genisys (July 1)
Director: Alan Taylor
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, terminator genisys]()
The Terminator is back, just like he said he'd be. Only this time, a modern day Kyle Reese goes back into an alternate timeline to save Sarah Connor where they meet up with Arnold in an attempt to change the future. Overshadowed by Magic Mike's XXL erection that weekend, Arnold will have to make the fires after spending several years putting them out as the governor of Cala-forn-ia. If you can't wait to see a real Arnold film, check him out in the quietly anticipated indie zombie flick "Maggie" expected a bit earlier in the spring. (We apologize for trying to script Arnold's accent there.)
Ted 2 (June 26)
Director: Seth MacFarlane
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, ted 2]()
Of all the sequels -- "Hot Tub Time Machine," "Magic Mike XXL" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2" -- the return of "Ted" is the only one we're not loading our shotgun in anticipation of. MacFarlane is back as writer and director of the sequel to the hit summer comedy "Ted." After showing us a million ways to die in the west, the "Family Guy" guy returns with his hilarious bear voice -- a cross between Peter Griffin and his dog Brian -- along with star Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried (in place of Mila Kunis) and special guests, Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman. Quick spoiler: Ted is getting married! Two bears!?
Ant-Man (July 17)
Director: Peyton Reed
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, ant-man]()
It's true that big things come in very, very small packages. And the smallest of superheroes, Ant-Man, makes his debut in the Marvel arena, played surprisingly by funny man Paul Rudd. Starting out as a convicted con man, Rudd's character will work alongside mentor Hank Pam (Michael Douglas) to save the world as the tiny, but mighty Ant-Man.
Spectre (November 6)
Director: Sam Mendes![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, spectre james bond]()
The 24th installment of the James Bond franchise, titled "Spectre," will feature the return of Daniel Craig in front of the camera and Sam Mendes behind it. The film concentrates on Bond deciphering a cryptic message from his past and the secrets of a global terrorist organization become realized. Expect elaborate chases, a new Aston Martin and potentially one of the sexiest Bond girls to date.
The Hateful Eight (November 13)
Director: Quentin Tarantino
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, hateful eight]()
A group of bounty hunters travel through a blizzard trying to survive, but the temptation of betrayal might be too much for them to survive. Tarantino's script was rumored to be leaked, but the film has pushed ahead with a fall release featuring recurring Tarantino cast members Samuel Jackson, Mark Madsen and Tim Roth, along with Channing Tatum, Zoe Bell and Kurt Russell.
The Martian (November 25)
Director: Ridley Scott
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, the martian]()
Matt Damon is stranded on Mars, trying not to die. It's basically "Interstellar 2," only less confusing and more Matt Damon. He's accompanied by Kate Mara, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wiig (Way to go, Matt!). The film is directed by Ridley Scott, whom just released his recent "Exodus: Gods and Kings." And yes, we realize that's Matt Damon pictured from "Interstellar." Get over it.
Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens (December 18)
Director: J.J. Abrams
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, star wars 7]()
Easily the most anticipated film of a lifetime is the return not only of the Jedi but of the George Lucas franchise since he sold his life away to Disney. J.J. Abrams is at the helm in the seventh installment of the intergalactic escapades, featuring upgrades in everything except with the same old original actors -- Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. The film takes place 30 years after "Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" so we'll have to bust out our VCRs to prep for this brain-buster.
The Peanuts Movie (December 21)
Director: Steve Martino
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, peanuts movie]()
Returning also from a lengthy hibernation are the Peanuts characters in their first high-definition, big-screen celebration. Snoopy, Charlie Brown and friends will battle his nemesis and bring dreams to life in this feel-good adventure film of the holiday season from the mind of the late Charles Schulz. As far as throwback animated films, it was either this or "The Jungle Book," another anticipated film run by Jon Favreau, which was just pushed to spring of 2016.
Mission: Impossible V (December 25)
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, mission impossible 5]()
Nobody but Tom Cruise could keep a franchise going like this, and he's returning with Jeremy Renner, along with Sean Harris rumored as the villain. The plot is unknown as this time, but all viewers need to know is that Ethan Hunt will be entering into the building in the most difficult way possible, hand-to-hand combat will be mixed with guns, fast vehicles, somebody's greed for money, power and mass destruction. Also, there will be a sexy actress to accompany him, perhaps his wife. Perhaps not. It's Tom Cruise we're talking about here.
The Revenant (December 25)
Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu
![upcoming 2015 movies, highly anticipated new movies 2015, the revenant]()
Leonardo DiCaprio makes his return to the screen as Hugh Glass, a frontiersman who is left for dead after a bear attack. Set in the early 1800s, Glass goes about his way getting revenge on everyone who left him to die. Tom Hardy is set across from DiCaprio, their first time since "Inception," in another bloody Christmas Day massacre for the whole family to enjoy.
Kingsman: The Secret Service (February 13)
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Guys will want to go to the movies with their ladies on this weekend, but men will be going to see Colin Firth as a Secret Service agent trying to stop Samuel L. Jackson from going on a climate-related killing spree while their girlfriends finger-blast themselves to "Fifty Shades of Grey." Both sexes win and both come out happy and horny from stimulating plot lines.
Chappie (March 6)
Director: Neill Blomkamp
If "District 9" had a ménage à trois with "Short Circuit" and "Wall-E," we imagine "Chappie" is what you'd come out with nine months later (after proper post-production, that is). The story of the first thinking and feeling robot to learn his way into the world and become his own man through constant trial and tribulation stars Hugh Jackman under the direction of "District 9" filmmaker Neill Blomkamp.
Furious 7 (April 3)
Director: James Wan
Vin Diesel is back for the final round of fast cars, fast ladies and incredible stunts. Normally we wouldn't promote such a 'roided-up adrenaline-junkie blockbuster, but we do love the late Paul Walker. April's big hit features Diesel's character, Dominic, and his crew in the throes of Jason Statham's vengeance for his brother's death, calling for one last ride for the furious and fast folk.
Tomorrowland (May 22)
Director: Brad Bird
One of Disney's biggest anticipations is "Tomorrowland," the place that exists between space and time, a place where anything is possible and people can actually change the world. Starring George Clooney as the genius inventor and Britt Robertson as his sidekick, the two embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of this special universe.
Get Hard (March 27)
Director: Etan Cohen
Will Ferrell has been needing a movie like this -- I'm calling Best Comedy of the Year -- for a while as he teams up with Kevin Hart in this white collar-turned-prison-convict riot. Hart, who is currently starring in "The Wedding Ringer," teaches a rich embezzler how to get hard for his 10-year sentence in maximum security prison. Expect light to heavy racism inside of white-collar jokes, and Alison Brie looking sexy.
The Avengers: Age of Ultron (May 1)
Director: Joss Whedon
The Marvel team kicks off superhero season with the long awaited follow-up sequel starring James Spader as the villainous Ultron going against Hulk, Iron Man and Scarlett Johansson in a sexy spider outfit. Additional characters like Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch will appear and, you guessed it, the team will squabble over who is the toughest before ultimately defeating a different bad guy.
Mad Max: Fury Road (May 15)
Director: George Miller
With the same director as the original 1980 Mel Gibson classic, Tom Hardy is taking the reins - accompanied by Charlize Theron and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - as Max Rockatansky. He wanders a post-apocalyptic world before banning together with Furiosa (Theron) and her gang of fugitives in an action-packed IMAX 3D visual spectacle.
Jurassic World (June 12)
Director: Colin Trevorrow
The fourth installment of the disastrous dinosaur theme park series, the first since 2001, features a chiseled Chris Pratt and a few upgrades in the production value. The film, based on a story by the late Michael Crichton, takes us into an upgraded park, or world, that has flourished in its entertainment value to the masses. There will also be an introduction to a scientifically created hybrid dinosaur, which will likely lead to mass chaos, destruction and Chris Pratt wishing he was back in Pawnee, Indiana.
Terminator: Genisys (July 1)
Director: Alan Taylor
The Terminator is back, just like he said he'd be. Only this time, a modern day Kyle Reese goes back into an alternate timeline to save Sarah Connor where they meet up with Arnold in an attempt to change the future. Overshadowed by Magic Mike's XXL erection that weekend, Arnold will have to make the fires after spending several years putting them out as the governor of Cala-forn-ia. If you can't wait to see a real Arnold film, check him out in the quietly anticipated indie zombie flick "Maggie" expected a bit earlier in the spring. (We apologize for trying to script Arnold's accent there.)
Ted 2 (June 26)
Director: Seth MacFarlane
Of all the sequels -- "Hot Tub Time Machine," "Magic Mike XXL" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2" -- the return of "Ted" is the only one we're not loading our shotgun in anticipation of. MacFarlane is back as writer and director of the sequel to the hit summer comedy "Ted." After showing us a million ways to die in the west, the "Family Guy" guy returns with his hilarious bear voice -- a cross between Peter Griffin and his dog Brian -- along with star Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried (in place of Mila Kunis) and special guests, Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman. Quick spoiler: Ted is getting married! Two bears!?
Ant-Man (July 17)
Director: Peyton Reed
It's true that big things come in very, very small packages. And the smallest of superheroes, Ant-Man, makes his debut in the Marvel arena, played surprisingly by funny man Paul Rudd. Starting out as a convicted con man, Rudd's character will work alongside mentor Hank Pam (Michael Douglas) to save the world as the tiny, but mighty Ant-Man.
Spectre (November 6)
Director: Sam Mendes
The 24th installment of the James Bond franchise, titled "Spectre," will feature the return of Daniel Craig in front of the camera and Sam Mendes behind it. The film concentrates on Bond deciphering a cryptic message from his past and the secrets of a global terrorist organization become realized. Expect elaborate chases, a new Aston Martin and potentially one of the sexiest Bond girls to date.
The Hateful Eight (November 13)
Director: Quentin Tarantino
A group of bounty hunters travel through a blizzard trying to survive, but the temptation of betrayal might be too much for them to survive. Tarantino's script was rumored to be leaked, but the film has pushed ahead with a fall release featuring recurring Tarantino cast members Samuel Jackson, Mark Madsen and Tim Roth, along with Channing Tatum, Zoe Bell and Kurt Russell.
The Martian (November 25)
Director: Ridley Scott
Matt Damon is stranded on Mars, trying not to die. It's basically "Interstellar 2," only less confusing and more Matt Damon. He's accompanied by Kate Mara, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wiig (Way to go, Matt!). The film is directed by Ridley Scott, whom just released his recent "Exodus: Gods and Kings." And yes, we realize that's Matt Damon pictured from "Interstellar." Get over it.
Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens (December 18)
Director: J.J. Abrams
Easily the most anticipated film of a lifetime is the return not only of the Jedi but of the George Lucas franchise since he sold his life away to Disney. J.J. Abrams is at the helm in the seventh installment of the intergalactic escapades, featuring upgrades in everything except with the same old original actors -- Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. The film takes place 30 years after "Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" so we'll have to bust out our VCRs to prep for this brain-buster.
The Peanuts Movie (December 21)
Director: Steve Martino
Returning also from a lengthy hibernation are the Peanuts characters in their first high-definition, big-screen celebration. Snoopy, Charlie Brown and friends will battle his nemesis and bring dreams to life in this feel-good adventure film of the holiday season from the mind of the late Charles Schulz. As far as throwback animated films, it was either this or "The Jungle Book," another anticipated film run by Jon Favreau, which was just pushed to spring of 2016.
Mission: Impossible V (December 25)
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Nobody but Tom Cruise could keep a franchise going like this, and he's returning with Jeremy Renner, along with Sean Harris rumored as the villain. The plot is unknown as this time, but all viewers need to know is that Ethan Hunt will be entering into the building in the most difficult way possible, hand-to-hand combat will be mixed with guns, fast vehicles, somebody's greed for money, power and mass destruction. Also, there will be a sexy actress to accompany him, perhaps his wife. Perhaps not. It's Tom Cruise we're talking about here.
The Revenant (December 25)
Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu
Leonardo DiCaprio makes his return to the screen as Hugh Glass, a frontiersman who is left for dead after a bear attack. Set in the early 1800s, Glass goes about his way getting revenge on everyone who left him to die. Tom Hardy is set across from DiCaprio, their first time since "Inception," in another bloody Christmas Day massacre for the whole family to enjoy.