It’s now May, which means summer blockbusters will soon, or already has, hit cinemas nationwide. Over the years, we have seen numerous sequels on the summer blockbuster list, specially with the success we’ve seen in 2008 with movies like The Mummy 4, Quantum of Solace, Harry Potter, Incredible Hulk, Dark Knight, and the list goes on. By the look of things, 2009 will be no different.
Everyone loves a good sequels, film studios are promised a box office hit record and we are simply anxious to see if it’s as good as the last one!
So what have Hollywood got for us in summer 2009? Let’s take a look at our pick of the 10 most anticipated sequels of 2009 summer blockbuster. In order of UK release dates.
Fast and Furious
Vroom, vroom, here comes another movie of fast cars vs. very fast cars, starring Vin Diesel and the gang.
Release Date: 11th April
X-men Origins Wolverine
As a prequel to the X-men movies, this time Hugh Jackman goes solo and brings us the story of how superhero Wolverine comes to surface.
Release Date: 1st May
Star Trek
The re-launch of this sci-fi series features all new casts (that’s no surprise, as the original casts are probably in their mid 50’s now). The return brings us back to the roots of how the gang came together.
Release Date: 8th May
Angels and Demons
Follow the footsteps of professor Langdon, this time we’re heading to Vatican City. As the follow up on The Da Vinci Code, based on the international bestseller, and with an A-listed cast, starring Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor, Angels and Demons is top on our list!
Release Date: 15th May
Night At the Museum – Battle of the Smithsonian
OK now, you might not get the appeal of this movie, museum comes to life? Once again the unlucky museum security guard experiences some outrageous incidents in the museum, starring Ben Stiller. We’re in it for the laughs.
Release Date: 22nd May
Terminator Salvation
Need to say more? The Terminator series movie, made famous by “I’ll be back” star Gov. Schwarzenegger, is back for its 4th installment. But this time, humanity is left in the hands of Batman star Christian Bale. Wonder how the first Terminator movie without Arnie turns out.
Release Date: 5th June
Transformers 2 – Revenge of the fallen
Follow up on the hit in 2007, this time Sam Witwicky discovers something about the origins of the Transformers and the rest starts from there. Another movie with cars transforming into robots, looks like it’s going to be another box-office smash hit.
Release Date: 26th June
Ice Age 3 – Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Who knew this animated feature will get into its 3rd installment. Again, the squirrel is still trying to get his paws on that nut.
Release Date: 3rd July
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
The sixth Harry Potter movie, two years since the last installment, follow the world’s favourite teen wizard and his friends (though they have grown up incredibly fast over the past years) on their journey to win over the dark side.
Release Date: 17th July
Final Destination 4 – Death Trip
This time, it begins with survivors from a car accident set on the race course and followed by some creative and gruesome deaths ahead for them.
Release Date: 28th August
So which is your favourite?
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