42 Must-See Movies That Debut in 2019 in Theaters
There are movies to suit everyone: from comic-based blockbusters and famous franchises, including the Avengers and Star Wars sequels, to remakes of classic animations - yes, we're talking about The Lion King, Aladdin and Dumbo - and even the return. from established directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese.
Check out below, in order of release, which are the must-see movies that are sure to give you a lot to talk about in the coming months. Some do not even have a title yet in Portuguese or official release date here, but deserve to stay on your radar.
Attention: the films that already premiered abroad in 2018, but will arrive in Brazil only in 2019 were not listed!
1. Friends Forever
One of the greatest hits of all time in French cinema, Untouchables, released in 2012, gets its inevitable Hollywood remake here. Bryan Cranston, the eternal Walter White of Breaking Bad, takes on the role of the quadriplegic millionaire who hires a black man with a troubled past to be his assistant and help him with everyday tasks - the character is lived by comedian Kevin Hart. The two men have difficulty approaching, but end up developing a strong friendship.
Debut date in Brazil: January 10th.
2. Glass
Following the success of Fragmented, director M. Night Shyamalan goes back to his realistic universe of superheroes, showing ordinary people with extraordinary talents. Presented in 2000's Closed Body, the characters lived by stars Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson now find themselves surrounded by the threat of a multi-personality killer played by James McAvoy.
Debut date in Brazil: January 17th.
3. How to Train Your Dragon 3
The trilogy of the acclaimed animation of Bangela and Hiccup comes to an end with How to Train Your Dragon 3 .
Debut date in Brazil: January 17th.
4. A LEGO 2 Adventure
Following the huge success of the first movie, A LEGO Adventure is back with a new threat to Brickoland.
Debut date in Brazil: February 7th.
5. Alita: Fighting Angel
Based on a manga, the new Mexican film by Robert Rodriguez has as its main character a cyborg that begins a journey to discover its dark past, while revealing itself as a deadly weapon. The futuristic universe and the action and fight sequences promise to be the main attractions of the production, which includes cast members such as Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly and Mahershala Ali.
Debut date in Brazil: February 14th.
6. The Boy Who Wanted to Be King
The film tells the story of Alex, who thinks he is a Nobody, until he comes across the mythical Excalibur sword. Now he must unite his friends and foes into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin, confront the wicked and charming Morgana. With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.
Debut date in Brazil: February 28th.
7. Captain Marvel
The long-awaited big-screen debut of Captain Marvel, one of the publisher's most powerful comic book characters, promises to quench fan anxiety for a while until the next Avengers arrive two months later. The story takes place in the 1990s and should make links with several films that came before. Brie Larson plays the heroine, who finds herself in the midst of an intergalactic war between two alien races.
Debut date in Brazil: March 7th.
8. Us
Little or almost nothing is known about Us, except that it is the next project of Jordan Peele, director of the highly praised Run! . Once again, the film must address social issues in an atmosphere of horror. Elisabeth Moss of The Handmaid's Tale is in the cast, as are Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke, who were recently together in Black Panther .
Debut date in Brazil: March 21st.
9. What Men Like
In this "inverted" version of What Women Like (2000), Taraji P. Henson plays a sports pro who gains an advantage by gaining the ability to listen to men's thoughts.
Debut date in Brazil: March 21st.
10. Dumbo
Disney continues to bet on its live-action adaptations of classic animations, and the first on the list in 2019 is Dumbo, which features the unusual story of a circus elephant capable of flying with the aid of its huge ears. The film is directed by Tim Burton and has a full cast of stars such as Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito and Michael Keaton.
Debut date in Brazil: March 28th.
11. Shazam!
Shazam! is a second-tier character from DC Comics, little remembered by other famous figures such as Batman and Superman. Perhaps because of this, the movie bets in a much lighter and more comical tone compared to other recent adaptations. Asher Angel and Zachary Levi share the lead role as the protagonist is a child who, by shouting a magic word, becomes a powerful hero.
Debut date in Brazil: April 4th.
12. Calmness
Written and directed by Steven Knight, Calmaria promises to deliver an authentic Hitchcockian thriller. Matthew McConaughey lives the captain of a fishing boat who receives an unusual request from his ex-wife, played by Anne Hathaway: she wants him to kill her current husband, who would be threatening his life. Of course, as is common in the genre, things are not quite what they seem, and McConaughey's own character must act to hide his dark past.
Debut date in Brazil: April 4th.
13. Cursed Cemetery
Stephen King's creepy novel returns to the screen again, in a new outfit that promises to be much more macabre than the 1989 adaptation. In the movie, a couple moves to a country town with their two children and has to face an event. tragic. Jason Clarke lives the protagonist.
Debut date in Brazil: April 4th.
14. Hellboy
Rebooted by the Guillermo del Toro franchise last decade, the new Hellboy is now starring David Harbor, known for his role as cop Jim Hopper in the Stranger Things series. Based on Mike Mignola's comics, the film tells the story of a demon who works for a government agency and has to deal with supernatural and fantastic threats.
Debut date in Brazil: April 11th.
15. Avengers 4
The new Marvel supergroup movie does not have a definite title yet, but it should be a direct sequel to Avengers: Infinite War, which was a box office hit and ended surprisingly. Brothers Anthony and Joe Russo return to direct the production, and many bet that this continuation should work as a "baton pass" for various heroes (and their respective interpreters).
Debut date in Brazil: May 2nd.
16. Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
Ryan Reynolds voices the famous Pokémon Pikachu in a live-action adventure that will bring to the big screen versions of several famous little monsters. In the movie, the main character joins the only human who can understand what he says and sets out on a journey to unravel the disappearance of his former partner.
Debut date in Brazil: May 9th.
17. John Wick 3
Keanu Reeves returns to the role of the ruthless hitman in one of the most lauded action franchises of recent years. Not much is known yet about the plot, but surely the intricate shooting and fighting sequences that the series has become famous for will be back - one of the first images of the new movie shows John Wick riding through a busy highway.
Debut date in Brazil: May 16th.
18. Aladdin
Another Disney live-action adaptation, Aladdin tells the story of a poor young man who, upon finding a magic lamp, unleashes a genius who can grant him wishes - in the movie, the genius is lived by none other than star Will Smith . The production is directed by the British Guy Ritchie.
Debut date in Brazil: May 23rd.
19. Ad Astra
Directed by James Gray, Ad Astra promises to be an intriguing science fiction. The plot of the film shows an astronaut's journey to the far reaches of the galaxy to try to find his missing father while facing life-threatening mysteries on our planet. The protagonist is lived by star Brad Pitt and his father, by Tommy Lee Jones.
Debut date in Brazil: May 23rd.
20. Rocketman
The Age of Music Star Biographies seems to be back, and this time it is singer Elton John who gets a tribute to his height. Kingsman's Taron Egerton plays the protagonist in a film that should show details of the British musician's intimate life and long career.
Debut date in Brazil: May 30th.
21. Godzilla II: King of Monsters
One of pop culture's most popular monsters returns to the movies, this time to confront other giant monsters known to the public, such as Mothra and Ghidorah. As in the previous 2014 movie, the plot will follow a group of humans struggling to survive amid the chaos generated by the arrival of Godzilla and his opponents. Young Millie Bobby Brown, star of the Stranger Things series, is in the cast.
Debut date in Brazil: May 30th.
22. X-Men: Black Phoenix
The new X-Men movie has had a troubled production, with several re-shoots and postponements of the release date. X-Men Sequence : Apocalypse, released in 2016, the film will show young mutants having to face a threat from within the group itself. James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender return to their roles as Professor Xavier and Magneto, and Sophie Turner plays Jean Gray, who becomes the title's Phoenix.
Debut date in Brazil: June 6th.
23. Men in Black
After many comings and goings and wrecks, the spin-off of the science fiction and comedy series Men in Black will finally hit the big screen. This time, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones leave the scene and make room for the new agents played by Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson - interestingly, the two have recently teamed up with Thor: Ragnarok . There are no details about the plot, which should show new missions from the government agency responsible for hunting and monitoring "camouflaged" aliens on Earth.
Debut date in Brazil: June 13th.
24. Toy Story 4
One of the most beloved animation franchises for viewers of all ages, Toy Story comes to its fourth chapter once again bringing the life-giving toys that are inseparable friends. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen again lend their voices to cowboy Woody and astronaut Buzz Lightyear.
Debut date in Brazil: June 20th.
25. Pets - The Secret Life of Animals 2
The pets that make the biggest mess when owners are not looking are back with Pets - The Secret Life of Pets 2 .
Debut date in Brazil: June 27th.
26. Spider-Man: Far From Home
Tom Holland again plays the role of Peter Parker, Spider-Man's secret identity. This time, he and his student friends go on a trip to Europe, and there the "neighborhood buddy" will face a new supervillain, Mystery - played by Jake Gyllenhaal. Other characters from Marvel's movie universe are already confirmed in the movie, such as Nick Fury and Maria Hill, played by Samuel L. Jackson and Cobie Smulders, respectively.
Debut date in Brazil: July 4th.
27. The Lion King
Among the latest adaptations of classic Disney designs, this is certainly the most anticipated. Computer graphics bring new life - and dear - to the characters of the African savannah and re-represent the journey of young lion Simba to conquer his rightful kingdom. The cast of voice actors is full of stars such as Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor and James Earl Jones. The remake is directed by Jon Favreau, who recently was responsible for another Disney adaptation, Mogli: The Wolf Boy .
Debut date in Brazil: July 18th.
28. Hobbs and Shaw
The Fast and Furious franchise spin-off, Hobbs and Shaw focuses on the clash between the characters experienced by Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, who name the movie. Sworn enemies, the two will need to join forces against a common enemy. Judging by the two stars, the production promises not to make ugly before the main franchise, which was noted for the almost surreal action sequences.
Premiere forecast in Brazil: August.
29. The New Mutants
Just like X-Men: Black Phoenix, The New Mutants had its dose of remakes and postponements - initially the film about the group of extraordinary beings would be released in April 2018. The promise is for a much darker and more violent production by comparison. with other comic book adaptations. In the plot, five young people are held against their will in a secret facility and become hostages of their own powers.
Debut date in Brazil: August 1st.
30. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino's new film arrives 4 years after The Hated Eight and promises to be a plunge into the bustling Hollywood of the 1960s - more precisely by the end of the decade, just as the industry was rocked by the death of actress Sharon Tate, where the criminals were followers of Charles Manson. The cast leads Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt and also features Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate, wife of filmmaker Roman Polanski.
Debut date in Brazil: August 15th.
31. It: The Thing, Chapter 2
Continuing the box office hit released in 2017, the production re-addresses the fight of a group of friends against the evil forces, embodied in the Pennywise clown figure. This time, however, the children of the first movie are replaced by their adult versions, in a cast featuring names like James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain and Bill Hader. The cinematographic work is yet another adaptation of a Stephen King book coming to theaters.
Debut date in Brazil: September 5th.
32. Downton Abbey
After six successful seasons on TV, the period British show wins a feature film. Much of the cast will be present in the film, reprising roles known to the public. There are no details about the plot, which should continue to show the journey of a family of aristocrats and their employees living in the early 20th century.
Premiere forecast in Brazil: September.
33. Gemini Man
Gemini Man brings Will Smith as a hired killer who tries to kick his life out of crime but first has to face a younger version of himself, who is nothing more than a clone. The plot is intriguing, and so far not much is known about it - the curious thing is that the story is very reminiscent of Looper: Assassins of the Future, an action movie released in 2012 that featured Bruce Willis battling his version of the past. Gemini Man is directed by Ang Lee, responsible for Pi's Adventures and Brokeback Mountain .
Premiere forecast in Brazil: October.
34. Joker
Directed by Todd Phillips, head of the Drinking, Don't Marry trilogy ! Joker promises to tell the origin of one of the most iconic comic book villains, the Batman archenemy Joker. This time, it is Joaquin Phoenix who takes on the role of the clown. The producers promise an adult film, inspired by iconic works by Martin Scorsese, such as Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy . In addition, the production should have no connection to other DC Comics character adaptations, such as the upcoming Batman movie to be directed by Matt Reeves.
Premiere forecast in Brazil: October.
35. The Goldfinch
Ansel Elgort, best known for his roles in Star Trek Guilt and Runaway, stars in this adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Goldfinch, " written by Donna Tartt. In the story, a young man has his life turned upside down by surviving a terrorist attack on an art museum. Over time, he ends up entering the world of crime. The cast also includes names known as Nicole Kidman and Sarah Paulson.
Premiere forecast in Brazil: October.
36. The Terminator
After a series of movies that sank at the box office and did not appeal to most fans, the franchise returns to the hands of James Cameron, director of the first two productions. Cameron now takes over as one of the producers, as the director will be in charge of Tim Miller, who has gained notoriety with Deadpool . There is still no clear information about the plot and it is not known whether it will be a kind of reboot or direct sequel to The Terminator 2: The Last Judgment, 1991. At least the original movie stars Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger, they will return to the roles of Sarah Connor and the Terminator.
Debut date in Brazil: October 31st.
37. Sonic the Hedgehog
Video game-based movies do not usually produce a good result on the big screen, but there is always hope that the next adaptation will break this “curse”. The candidate of the day is the famous blue hedgehog Sonic, which debuted in the world of games on Mega Drive. The character, known for his speed, will be computer animated, but will interact with real actors such as James Marsden and Jim Carrey - the comedian will play Sonic arch-enemy Dr. Robotnik.
Debut date in Brazil: November 14th.
38. Kingsman 3
Director Matthew Vaughn returns to direct a new Kingsman adventure, but this time without actor Taron Egerton and his character Eggsy.
Debut date in Brazil: November 14th.
39. Zumbiland 2
The highly acclaimed comedy movie, released in 2009, almost became a TV series, but the project was eventually shelved. Ten years later, the entire original main cast returns for more adventures in a zombie-dominated apocalyptic world. Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Woody Harrelson, and Jesse Eisenberg are the adventurers who join forces to survive the undead on a long journey to the heart of the United States.
Premiere forecast in Brazil: November.
40. Frozen 2
Absolute success among the children, who to this day sing the song "Let it Go", Frozen was one of the biggest box office champions in recent Disney history. A continuation, therefore, was more than expected. The details of the story have not been released, but Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf will surely be back, along with new songs that will stick to their minds from the first moment.
Debut date in Brazil: November 27th.
41. Cats
One of Broadway's most celebrated, lucrative and enduring musicals, Cats, will finally win a big-screen version, though it's not yet known exactly how it will happen - the main question is how the cat characters will appear on screen wearing costumes. or excited. In the cast are famous names like Idris Elba, Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Jennifer Hudson and even pop singer Taylor Swift. The adaptation will be Tom Hopper, who already has some musical experience: he directed in 2012 The Miserables .
Debut forecast in Brazil: December.
42. Star Wars: Episode IX
It is probably no exaggeration to say that this is the most anticipated movie of 2019, at least for the general public. Still without an official title, the new chapter of the Star Wars saga will end the trilogy started in Star Wars: The Force Awakening, released in 2015 and featuring characters such as Kylo Ren, Rey and Finn. Producer JJ Abrams re-directs the film work after Ryan Johnson took over 2017 Star Wars: The Last Jedi . As expected, the plot details are being kept secret and should not be revealed anytime soon.
Debut date in Brazil: December 19th.
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