Check out all the movies coming your way this summer
Summer officially starts on June 21, and with it will come a torrent of sunny weather, delicious barbecues, and blockbuster movies. From ant-sized superheroes who pack a big punch to animated Pixar delights and all the sequels, prequels in-between, this summer is definitely one to spend at the movies. Check out the full list of big name movies coming your way.
June 12
Jurassic World (PG-13)
Taking place 22 years after the original events of Steven Spielberg's blockbuster, Jurassic World sees the dinosaur theme park reopened and revitalized. After a new attraction goes horribly wrong. Hold on to your butts, Jurassic World is one of the most eagerly anticipated movies of the summer.
June 19 (R)
Dope (
Being a teenager is hard. Being a teenager living gang-ridden Inglewood, Calif. with dreams of attending Harvard is even harder. Written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa, the ultra-hip Dope follows around urban geek Michael and his friends who get a chance invitation to an underground party and partake in an adventure across a gritty, eclectic Los Angeles.
Inside Out (PG)
If your emotions could talk, what would they say? Inside Out watches as Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Mindy Kaling and others lend their personalities to emotions like Joy, Fear, and Disgust in Disney/Pixar's latest imaginative delight.
June 26
Max (PG)
After his brother is killed in combat, Justin Wincott has difficulty bonding with Max, the dog who helped and belonged to his brother in Afghanistan. But after spending time with the well-trained and personable dog, Justin ends up making a best friend for life.
Ted 2 (R)
Seth MacFarlane brings back the gross gags and laugh-out-loud fun in Ted 2. Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby. But before Ted can legally qualify as a parent, he has to prove he's a person. With Mark Wahlberg returning, Ted 2 also sees Amanda Seyfried, Morgan Freeman, and even New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady joining the foul-mouthed fun.
July 1
Magic Mike XXL (R)
Easily the most important movie of the summer for Channing Tatum fans, Magic Mike XXL sees Mike and the Kings of Tampa traveling to Myrtle Beach for one final, blow-out performance.
Terminator: Genisys
Arnold is back in the highly-anticipated sequel/prequel/reboot to James Cameron's groundbreaking The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day. With Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke starring as kick-butt matriarch Sarah Connor, Terminator: Genisys follows as Sarah, Kyle Reese, and Schwarzenegger's Terminator try to stop the cataclysmic event known as Judgement Day from occurring.
July 10
Minions (PG)
Long before the malevolent Gru ever adopted a trio of rambunctious but adorable little girls in Despicable Me, there were the Minions, a group of small yellow creatures with some big personalities. Minions visits the origins of Gru's lovable sidekicks as they're recruited by villain Scarlet Overkill to help take over the world.
Self/less (PG-13)
Extremely wealthy but dying of cancer, Damian (played by Ben Kingsley) is presented the opportunity to transfer his consciousness into the body of a younger man (played by Ryan Reynolds.) But even after living large in his new body, Damian learns that immortality has its price as the younger man's history begins to catch up with him in this chilling thriller.
July 17
Ant-Man
Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas prove that big superhero fun can come in small packages in Marvel's latest adventure Ant-Man. Armed with state-of-the-art shrinking suit, con-man Scott Lang must pull off the heist of a lifetime with the help of Dr. Hank Pym.
Trainwreck (R)
Amy grew up questioning the merits of monogamy after her parents' divorce. But when the career-woman starts to fall for genuine good guy Aaron, Amy wonders if she should trade in the single life for what might be true love in this romantic comedy starring Amy Schumer and Bill Hader.
July 24
Paper Towns
From The Fault in Our Stars author John Green comes Paper Towns about a teen named Quentin and his budding crush on his mysterious neighbor Margo. But after Margo suddenly disappears, Quentin and his friends embark on a clue-filled journey to track down Margo and learn the meaning of true love and friendship in this touching coming-of-age tale.
Pixels (PG-13)
Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and other virtual villains ditch the arcade and decide take on humanity in this comedy adventure starring Adam Sandler, Josh Gaad and Peter Dinklage.
Southpaw
Jake Gyllenhaal throws some dramatic punches and takes an emotional beating in Antoine Fuqua's Southpaw. After his wife is tragically killed, Billy Hope's daughter is taken away by child protective services. Now the boxer must pull his life back together to get his daughter back and reclaim his former glory.
July 31
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
It's been nearly 20 years since Tom Cruise took on the role of Ethan Hunt in the original Mission: Impossible. But this secret agent man has shown little sign of slowing down, as Cruise performs high-octane stunts alongside Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg in the latest installment of the action franchise.
Vacation
Ed Helms and Christina Applegate hit the holiday road in this reboot of the National Lampoon's Vacation franchise. Now grown up, Rusty Griswold decides to take his family on a road trip to the iconic Walley World theme park while encountering classic Griswold-esque misadventures along the way.
August 7
Fantastic Four
After traveling to a dangerous alternate universe, four young outsiders find their physical bodies altered in dramatic and shocking ways. Now equipped with incredible physical abilities, this team decides to use their powers to defend the world from a friend turned foe.
The Gift
Starring Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall, The Gift shows that some high school acquaintances are better left in the past, as a brooding figure stalks a young couple and threatens to reveal a horrifying secret about the husband's past.
Ricki and the Flash (PG-13)
Meryl Streep shows off her rock star chops in this family drama written by Juno's Diablo Cody. After spending years trying to achieve rock and roll stardom, musician Ricki Flash returns home to find her family life in shambles. Now, Flash tries to find harmony with her estranged daughter and family in this touching drama.
August 14
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (PG-13)
Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer play two expertly trained spies who embark on a joint-mission to take down a criminal organization in this retro thriller based off of the iconic 1960s TV series.
Straight Outta Compton
Following the seminal 1990s rap ensemble N.W.A., Straight Outta Compton traces the rap group's origins as they changed the face of pop and urban culture. The film also boasts some roots to the real-life rap group, as Ice Cube's son O. Shea Jackson Jr. plays the prolific rap lyricist.
Underdogs
Originally released in 2013, this Argentinian CGI-animated film about a young man who embarks on an adventure with his table foosball players is finally kicking its way over to the U.S.
August 19
Masterminds (PG-13)
Kristen Wiig and Zach Galifianakis team up in this comedy of a hapless duo that attempt to pull off one of the biggest bank heists in American history.
August 21
American Ultra
Jesse Eisenberg plays a slacker stoner named Mike Howell who is also an expertly-trained secret agent. But after the government decides that Howell is too big of a liability, they attempt to take him out, but Howell is too expertly trained and just too blazed to go down in this comedy.
Hitman: Agent 47
Based on the popular video game series, a mysterious, deadly assassin known as Agent 47 teams up with a woman to help find her father and unearth mysteries about her ancestry.
August 28
Regression
After a young woman named Angela accuses her father John of a horrible crime, John then admits guilt even though he had no recollection of the events. But after a psychologist is brought in to help Jon relive his memories, the truth turns out unravel a horrifying mystery that encapsulates the nation.
We Are Your Friends
Zac Efron throws down the beats in this film about an ambitious DJ trying to make a big name for himself in Los Angeles' electronic music scene. But after falling for his mentor's girlfriend, the young DJ must face difficult personal decisions while trying to keep his head and headphones above water.
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