Denzel Washington, Zendaya and More Black Stars in the Most Anticipated Movies of 2024

Kingsley Ben-Adir stars as the reggae legend in this biopic chronicling his unmatched life and legacy. Lashana Lynch co-stars as Rita Marley.

Danielle Deadwyler and Aldis Hodge star as parents trying to grieve the death of their son while also exploring the dangerous parallel universes existing around them. This looks creepy, yet interesting.

After being delayed by the strikes, the follow up to the sci-fi/fantasy epic continues the story of Paul Atreides as he joins Chani and her people in their fight against the those who destroyed his family.

If your kids are fans of the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise, it’s about to get even better with the addition of Viola Davis as The Chameleon, a villainous shape-shifter who can copy her opponents’ kung fu.

Imaginary friends get the horror treatment in this creepy film starring DeWanda Wise. Warning: If you watch the trailer, The Temptations’ “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)“ will never be the same again.

The comedy isn’t even out yet and it’s already on the receiving end of controversy. The satire pokes fun at the “magical Black person” trope, though we’re not sure if it nails the landing yet.

The latest entry in the Godzilla/Kong franchise finds the two Titans teaming up to fight an even bigger threat.

Jordan Peele produces and Dev Patel stars in and directs this action/revenge thriller following a man who takes on the corrupt, powerful figures responsible for the death of his mother and sister. If you love relentless action in your revenge stories, this is probably right up your alley.

Zendaya is a tennis star turned coach in this sexually charged story about the complicated relationship between three friends.

The fourth film in the franchise is set 300 years after “War for the Planet of the Apes.” Apes are now the reigning species while humanity scrambles to survive. A young woman and a chimpanzee try to figure out the future for both their species.

Chris Pratt voices the classic lasagna loving cat alongside Samuel L. Jackson as his father.

Set in the “John Wick” universe, this action film stars Ana de Armas as a ballerina/assassin looking to avenge her murdered family. Yes, Keanu Reeves makes an appearance.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back for more shenanigans and over-the-top action scenes.

Riley is older, which means new emotions are invading her mind. The sequel introduces Joy, Sadness, Anger and Fear to Anxiety. We’re still not over the emotional roller coaster of the first one. God knows what childhood memory Pixar is going to use to break our hearts this time.

Lupita Nyong’o and Djimon Hounsou star in this spinoff of the horror/thriller about a world in which the tiniest noise attracts deadly monsters.

Enjoy this one kids, as it’s the only major superhero movie coming out in 2024. That’s right, the fate of the genre rests on Deadpool’s shoulders. No pressure, Ryan Reynolds.

Ryan Destiny stars as Claressa Shields in this biopic following the professional fighter’s journey to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

In this sequel to the Oscar-winning epic, Paul Mescal (“All of Us Strangers”) is an adult Lucius who has lived away from his mother and the trappings of Rome for most of his life. The real headline here is that Denzel Washington co-stars.

The “Popular” musical has finally been made into a movie and superfans cannot wait. Seriously, Cynthia Erivo is going to destroy “Defying Gravity.”

Don’t act like you’re not excited to see Moana return. You know you totally belt out “How Far I’ll Go” every time you watch the movie.

A prequel to the classic story stars Aaron Pierre as the voice of young Mufasa and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Scar.