1. Black Panther, Feb. 16 The first Marvel movie of 2018, Black Panther follows T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) who, after the death of his father during the events of Captain America: Civil War, returns home to take his place as King of Wakanda. But T’Challa is tested when an old enemy emerges, and he is drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of his country — and the entire world — at risk. 2. A Wrinkle in Time, March 9 Based on Madeleine L'Engle's 1962 novel, the fantasy-adventure film will follow the fiercely intelligent middle schooler Meg Murry (newcomer Storm Reid) on a multidimensional race against time to save both her family and the world. Meg must enlist the help of three celestial beings, Mrs. Which (Oprah Winfrey), Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), and Mrs. Who (Mindy Kaling), who take her on a journey to worlds beyond anything she could possibly imagine. 3. Avengers: Infinity War, May 4 Described by Disney as "an unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe," Infinity War will follow the Avengers in an attempt to defeat the villain Thanos before he literally destroys the entire universe. Ready the tissues, this is gonna be rough. 4. Solo: A Star Wars Story, May 25 After replacing original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller with director Ron Howard in June, the Han Solo Star Wars prequel has a solid release date and an official title. Per Disney, the story will follow Han (Alden Ehrenreich) as he navigates the galaxy's criminal underworld and first meets Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover). 5. Incredibles 2, June 15 In the sequel to the 2004 Pixar hit, Helen (Holly Hunter) is off saving the world while Bob (Craig T. Nelson) is navigating life at home — and Jack-Jack's unpredictable, still-forming superpowers. When a new villain emerges with a devious plan, it'll take every member of the family — plus Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson) — to save the day. 6. Ant-Man and the Wasp, July 6 Per Disney: "In the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside the Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from the past." 7. Christopher Robin, Aug. 3 This live-action adventure will follow Christopher Robin after he's all grown up. Having lost his way since his days in the Hundred Acre Wood with his band of stuffed animals, Christopher's old friends will have to venture into our world to help him find his way back to the magic he's forgotten. 8. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, Nov. 2 A new and whimsical take on the classic holiday tale, Four Realms follows Clara (Mackenzie Foy), who's just searching for a key — a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift from her late mother. Along the way, Clara's pulled into a strange parallel world. She meets a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight) and a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers, and Land of Sweets. To retrieve Clara’s key, she and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren). 9. Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2, Nov. 21 In the sequel to the 2012 movie Wreck-It Ralph, our misunderstood hero Ralph (John C. Reilly) ventures into the thrilling world of the internet to help his friend and fellow misfit, Vanellope von Schweetz (Sarah Silverman) save her own video game. The two rely on the citizens of the internet — the netizens — to help navigate their way, including a website entrepreneur named Yesss (Taraji P. Henson), the leader of the trend-making site BuzzzTube. 10. Mary Poppins Returns, Dec. 25 In the sequel to the beloved 1964 movie, Emily Blunt steps into Mary Poppins' practically perfect shoes. Set in 1930s Depression-era London, everyone's favorite nanny is returning to help the next generation of Banks children. Michael and Jane are all grown up, and Michael and his three children are living on Cherry Tree Lane. After Michael suffers a personal loss, Mary returns to bring magic and joy back to the family once more. Lin-Manuel Miranda costars as her friend, Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter.
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