The Most Anticipated Movies for 2015

Jason Bancroft
Updated August 11, 2023 73.2K votes 8.4K voters 181.1K views
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Excited for a movie coming out in 2015 but don't see on here? Add it yourself! Opening weekend grosses listed represent domestic ticket sales only.

Avengers, Jedis and dinosaurs lead the way for a busy 2015 movie schedule as Avengers: Age of Ultron, Star Wars: Episode VII, and Jurassic World entertain movie fans. But they aren't the only big, highly anticipated movies hitting theaters. The Hunger Games caps their movie franchise with the second part of Mockingjay, Kung Fu Panda completes its trilogy, and The Fantastic Four gets rebooted with a new cast. Indeed, there are sequels galore with Ted 2, Pitch Perfect 2, Magic Mike XXL, The Divergent Series: Insurgent, Hotel Transylvania 2, The Conjuring 2, James Bond 24, Taken 3, and many more. 

Looking for some original movies? You might want to check out the Wachowski Siblings' Jupiter Ascending, Pixar's Inside Out, or Kevin Hart in The Wedding Ringer and Get Hard.

Regardless of movie tastes, 2015 has something for everyone. Which films are you anticipating the most? Vote below, and get ready to eat lots of popcorn!
Most divisive: Terminator: Genisys
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  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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    3,988 votes

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    December 18, 2015
    • Actors: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley
    • Directed by: J.J. Abrams
    Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a space opera of epic proportions directed by J.J. Abrams, breathes new life into the beloved Star Wars franchise. Set thirty years after the fall of the Galactic Empire, we follow Rey (Daisy Ridley), a scavenger on desert planet Jakku. Her life intertwines with Finn (John Boyega), a defected stormtrooper. Together they embark on a daring mission with iconic characters Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher). They face off against Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), an ominous figure serving the sinister First Order. This film, awarded for its visual effects, is a thrilling addition to the legendary saga.

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  • Jurassic World
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    2,756 votes

    Jurassic World

    June 12, 2015
    • Actors: Vincent D'Onofrio, Irrfan Khan, David Oyelowo, B. D. Wong, Brandon Richardson
    • Directed by: Colin Trevorrow
    In the thrilling sequel to Jurassic Park, Jurassic World is a science fiction adventure that reintroduces audiences to the dinosaur-themed amusement park. This time around, the park's operations manager Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) teams up with Navy veteran and dinosaur trainer Owen Grady (Chris Pratt). The duo face off against genetically-engineered dinosaurs running amok in the state-of-the-art theme park. A particularly fearsome hybrid dino, Indominus rex, proves their biggest challenge. Directed by Colin Trevorrow, this film combines elements of action, suspense and jaw-dropping visual effects to create a captivating cinematic experience without sacrificing the original's essence.

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  • Ted 2
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    3,050 votes

    Ted 2

    June 26, 2015
    • Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth, Giovanni Ribisi
    • Directed by: Seth MacFarlane
    Life has changed drastically for thunder buddies John (Mark Wahlberg), now a bachelor, and best pal Ted (Seth MacFarlane), now married to the woman (Jessica Barth) of his dreams. Problems arise when the couple decide to adopt a child, but the law declares Ted to be property and not a person. Angry and dejected, the lovably foulmouthed teddy bear must now seek legal help from a young lawyer (Amanda Seyfried) and a legendary, civil-rights attorney (Morgan Freeman) to get the justice he deserves.

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  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2
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    2,507 votes

    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2

    November 20, 2015
    • Actors: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks
    • Directed by: Francis Lawrence
    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 unfolds as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) becomes the face of a mass rebellion against the autocratic Capitol. After surviving back-to-back Hunger Games, she's thrust into the role of the Mockingjay, an emblem of hope for the oppressed districts. Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), her fellow tribute and complicated ally, remains captive under President Snow's (Donald Sutherland) ruthless regime. The film is a high-stakes dystopian drama, filled with political intrigue and action. It marks a shift from survival games to full-blown warfare, setting the stage for an epic showdown in its sequel.

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  • Avengers: Age of Ultron
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    1,460 votes

    Avengers: Age of Ultron

    May 1, 2015
    • Actors: Robert Downey, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson
    • Directed by: Joss Whedon
    Avengers: Age of Ultron is a thrilling superhero film, the sequel to 2012's The Avengers. The movie follows Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who inadvertently creates an AI with destructive potential, Ultron (James Spader). As Ultron gains power, threatening human existence, the Avengers - Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) - must unite once more. They face challenges, both internal and external, as they strive to save humanity. Directed by Joss Whedon, this 2015 blockbuster blends action-adventure with science fiction elements in a gripping narrative.

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  • Spectre
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    1,456 votes

    Spectre

    November 6, 2015
    • Actors: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes, Monica Bellucci
    • Directed by: Sam Mendes
    In Spectre, James Bond (Daniel Craig) embarks on a rogue mission to Mexico City and Rome. The cryptic message from his past leads him to uncover a sinister organization known as Spectre. Meanwhile, back in London, new head of the Centre for National Security, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), questions Bond's relevance in a high-tech world. As Bond ventures toward the heart of Spectre, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy (Christoph Waltz) he seeks. This is the 24th installment in the James Bond film series, filled with intrigue and suspense.

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