2018 Movie Preview: 28 Blockbusters, Horror Movies and More That You Should See

We know most of you are still working your way through your movie watching to-do list for 2017, but there's a brand new year of promising new films on the horizon. No pressure. From epic new Marvel movies to long-awaited book adaptations, these are the films to look for in 2018.

'Annihilation'

Release Date: Feb. 23 Recent behind-the-scenes drama involving release dates and a surprising international roll out of the film on Netflix has tainted the buzz surrounding writer-director Natalie Portman and an impressive female ensemble cast to survive it. 

'Black Panther'

Release Date: Feb. 16 "Chadwick Boseman) as he returns home to Wakanda and deals with new threats within and without. 

'A Wrinkle in Time'

Release Date: Mar. 9 Lest you think Disney is focused on nothing but Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar these days, the studio is also kicking off a brand new franchise based on the popular series of sci-fi books. Between the star-studded cast and the fact that this is director Ava DuVernay's first blockbuster, there's plenty of reason to be excited for this one.

'Tomb Raider'

Release Date: Mar. 16 The original Alicia Vikander takes over the role of Lara Croft. This reboot draws most of its inspiration from the recent video games, showcasing a younger Lara learning the art of tomb raiding after being marooned on a deadly island.

'Pacific Rim: Uprising'

Release Date: Mar. 23 Can this sequel recapture the fun and spectacle of the original "Idris Elba's character. He's the new frontman in the war to protect Earth from monsters threatening to crush and invade it.

'Ready Player One'

Release Date: Mar. 30 Tye Sheridan stars as a lonely teen who may hold the key to the fate of this digital realm.

'The New Mutants'

Release Date: Apr. 13 Fox is going into overdrive with the X-Men franchise in 2018. "The New Mutants" is the first of three new X-Men movies hitting next year, although you'd hardly know it from watching the trailer. This film promises to push the franchise in a very horror-influenced direction as it introduces a younger generation of mutant heroes.

'Avengers: Infinity War'

Release Date: May 4 2018 marks the tenth anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and what better way to celebrate than with a massive team-up uniting all the heroes of the MCU? "Infinity War" pits the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy against Thanos (Josh Brolin), a cosmic powerhouse hellbent on harnessing the ultimate power in the universe.

'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

Release Date: May 25 Can the world handle two new Star Wars movies in the span of six months? Joonas Suotamo). It also will help establish his reputation as the coolest customer in the galaxy.

'Deadpool 2'

Release Date: June 1 Who needs Wolverine when Deadpool is now the biggest cash cow in Fox's Marvel roster? Zazie Beetz).

'Ocean's Eight'

Release Date: June 8 After three slick, stylish "Ocean's Eleven" movies featuring the the most popular leading men in Hollywood, it's about time women got their turn. Sarah Paulson also starring.

'The Incredibles 2'

Release Date: June 15 It's hard to think of a Pixar movie more deserving of a sequel than "Brad Bird and the original voice cast returning. Plot details are scarce, but we know that the sequel picks up mere minutes after the original and deals with the chaos involved in caring for a super-powered infant.

'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'

Release Date: June 22 Jeff Goldblum's Dr. Ian Malcolm is also back for chaos. 

'Ant-Man and the Wasp'

Release Date: July 6 Marvel Studios is rounding up its 2018 lineup with a sequel to 2015's "Hannah John-Kamen).

'Mission: Impossible 6'

Release Date: July 27 After a disappointing outing in 2017's "Henry Cavill. We just hope this sequel justifies Cavill's infamous mustache fiasco.

'The Predator'

Release Date: Aug. 3 We're still waiting for a "Olivia Munn star as a duo who lead a team of elite killers to confront the iconic alien hunters.

'Meg'

Release Date: Aug. 10 When it comes to killer shark movies, we're hoping that bigger truly is better. Jason Staham stars in this action movie (based on the Steve Alten novel) as a disgraced biologist recruited to deal with the unexpected emergence of a massive, prehistoric shark.

'Venom'

Release Date: Oct. 5 Just because Sony and Marvel Studios are cooperating these days doesn't mean Sony doesn't still have its own plans for building a shared superhero universe. "Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock is enough to pique our interest.

'The Girl in the Spider's Web'

Release Date: Oct. 19 Sverrir Gudnason as crusading journalist Mikael Blomkvist. It's also the first adaptation of the fourth novel in the "Millennium" series, which is the first not written by creator Stieg Larsson.

'Halloween'

Release Date: Oct. 19 The "Jaime Lee Curtis returning to one of her most famous roles, as Laurie Strode gears up for one last showdown with the deadly Michael Myers.

'X-Men: Dark Phoenix'

Release Date: Nov. 2 "The Dark Phoenix Saga" is one of the most beloved X-Men comic book storylines ever, but few would argue it was done justice in 2006's "X-Men Apocalypse." The sequel takes our mutant heroes into space, as they deal with Jean Grey's out-of-control dark side.

'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'

Release Date: Nov 16 The original "Johnny Depp) in 1920's Paris.

'Creed II'

Release Date: Nov. 21 The follow-up to 2015's "Sylvester Stallone) is tagging along for the ride. Stallone himself was originally slated to direct, but WB has instead put the film in the hands of newcomer Steven Caple Jr.

'Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2'

Release Date: Nov. 21 Even if you weren't asking for a sequel to the 2012 original, you might be won over by the prospect of a full-fledged Disney crossover here. All of the major Disney princess will be appearing in this film, along with iconic characters from the Marvel and Star Wars universes.

'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'

Release Date: Dec. 14 While we have to wait until 2019 for a sequel to "Shameik Moore as the voice of Miles Morales, a character coming to with his spider-powers in a world without Peter Parker. With any luck, this film might pave the way for a whole series of Spider-Verse films spotlighting characters like Spider-Gwen and Spider-Punk.

'Aquaman'

Release Date: Dec. 21 The DCEU looks to be keeping a fairly low profile in 2018, but at least Justice League" follow-up will explore the struggle Aquaman faces as he becomes caught in the middle of a brewing war between Atlantis and the surface world.

'Bumblebee'

Release Date: Dec. 21 "Hailee Steinfeld. "Bumblebee" is said to draw more visual inspiration from the classic toys and animated series than its predecessors, so this one should appeal directly to old-school fans who still keep "The Touch" as their ringtone. 

'Mary Poppins Returns'

Release Date: Dec. 25 It may seem like sacrilege to attempt a direct sequel to 1964's "Lin-Manuel Miranda starring and Miranda also handling the music, we've got a pretty good feeling about this one. The sequel is set during the Great Depression, as Ms. Poppins pays another visit to the Banks family to help guide them through a difficult time.