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The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2020

Updated September 9, 2020 35.1k votes 3.1k voters 54.9k views104 items

List RulesOnly movies with a 2020 release date.

The future looks for bright for Hollywood as we rank the best upcoming movies of 2020. From long-awaited sequels to exciting reimaginings, this list of 2020 films features female-led superhero movies (including Birds of Prey, Black Widow, and Wonder Woman 1984), Disney live-action remakes (Mulan), and the returns of beloved characters from the past (Bill & Ted Face the Music).

Other good movies coming out in 2020 include Bad Boys for Life, Godzilla vs. Kong, Onward, and the 25th James Bond movie, No Time to Die.

Vote up the 2020 movies you're most excited for, and add any highly anticipated 2020 film releases missing from the list.

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Bill & Ted Face the Music
September 1
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, William Sadler, Samara Weaving, Brigette Lundy-Paine
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Bill & Ted Face the Music is a 2020 American science fiction comedy film directed by Dean... more on Wikipedia
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Wonder Woman 1984
December 25
Actors: Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Wonder Woman 1984 is a 2020 American superhero film directed by Patty Jenkins, based on the DC... more on Wikipedia
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Dune
December 18
Actors: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Dune is a 2020 epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, based on the 1965 novel... more on Wikipedia
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Black Widow
November 6
Actors: Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O. T. Fagbenle, Rachel Weisz
Directed by: Cate Shortland
Black Widow is a 2020 American superhero film directed by Cate Shortland, based on the Marvel... more on Wikipedia
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Tenet
September 3
Actors: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
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The King's Man
September 18
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
The King’s Man is a 2020 action comedy film directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn, it is a... more on Wikipedia
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The Hunt
March 13
Actors: Ike Barinholtz, Betty Gilpin, Emma Roberts, Hilary Swank
Directed by: Craig Zobel
The Hunt is a 2020 American action horror film directed by Craig Zobel. Twelve strangers wake... more on Wikipedia

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Mulan
September 4
Actors: Liu Yifei, Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Ron Yuan
Directed by: Niki Caro
Mulan is a 2020 drama adventure film directed by Niki Caro, based on the Chinese legend. A... more on Wikipedia
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Death on the Nile
October 23
Actors: Kenneth Branagh
Directed by: Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Annette Bening
Death on the Nile is a 2020 American crime thriller film directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on... more on Wikipedia
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Coming 2 America
December 18
Actors: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Wesley Snipes
Directed by: Craig Brewer
Coming 2 America is a 2020 American comedy film that is directed by Craig Brewer and is the... more on Wikipedia
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The Invisible Man
February 28
Actors: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Aldis Hodge
Directed by: Leigh Whannell
The Invisible Man is a 2020 American science fiction psychological horror film directed by... more on Wikipedia
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Candyman
September 25
Actors: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Directed by: Nia DaCosta
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Free Guy
December 11
Actors: Ryan Reynolds, Taika Waititi, Lil Rel Howery, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Free Guy is a 2020 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Shawn Levy. A bank... more on Wikipedia
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Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
February 7
Actors: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Ella Jay Basco, Ewan McGregor
Directed by: Cathy Yan
Rotten Tomatoes score: 84%, average score 6.5

Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is a 2020 superhero film... more on Wikipedia
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Snake Eyes
October 15
Actors: Samara Weaving, Henry Golding, Úrsula Corberó
Directed by: Robert Schwentke
Snake Eyes is a 2020 American action adventure film directed by Robert Schwentke, the third... more on Wikipedia
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The Banker
March 6
Actors: Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Anthony Mackie
Directed by: George Nolfi
The Banker is a 2020 American drama film written and directed by George Nolfi. Two black... more on Wikipedia
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Extraction
April 24
Actors: Chris Hemsworth, David Harbour, Golshifteh Farahani
Directed by: Sam Hargrave
Extraction (a.k.a. Out of the Fire) is a 2020 American action thriller film directed by Sam... more on Wikipedia
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Respect
December 25
Actors: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige
Directed by: Liesl Tommy
Respect is a 2020 American biographical film directed by Liesl Tommy. It follows the life and... more on Wikipedia
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Sonic the Hedgehog
February 14
Actors: James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Neal McDonough
Directed by: Jeff Fowler
Rotten Tomatoes score: 64%, average score 5.8

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Stargirl
May 11
Actors: Giancarlo Esposito, Darby Stanchfield, Shelby Simmons
Directed by: Julia Hart
Stargirl is a 2020 American drama film directed by Julia Hart, based on the novel of the same... more on Wikipedia
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The Green Knight
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Actors: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton
Directed by: David Lowery
The Green Knight is a 2020 American medieval fantasy film directed by David Lowery, based on... more on Wikipedia
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Lost Girls
March 13
Actors: Thomasin McKenzie, Dean Winters, Amy Ryan
Directed by: Liz Garbus
Lost Girls is a 2020 American drama mystery film directed by Liz Garbus. Mari Gilbert (Amy... more on Wikipedia
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I Still Believe
March 20
Actors: KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Shania Twain
Directed by: Andrew Erwin, John Erwin
I Still Believe is 2020 Christian biographical drama film directed by the Erwin Brothers and... more on Wikipedia
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Emma.
February 21
Actors: Anya Taylor-Joy, Josh O'Connor, Johnny Flynn
Directed by: Autumn de Wilde
Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%, average score 7.01

Emma. is a 2020 British comedy-drama film directed by Autumn de Wilde, based on the 1815 novel... more on Wikipedia
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The Call of the Wild
February 21
Actors: Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Omar Sy, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford
Directed by: Chris Sanders
Rotten Tomatoes score: 65%, average score 6.1

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Death on the Nile

The Invisible Man

Snake Eyes

The Banker

I Still Believe