While it's been nearly 2 years since the COVID-19 pandemic threw the world into chaos, the world business is gradually taking a stance, so is the movie industry. For sure, it really did test the patience of fans' excitement after the delay of the anticipated films-release followed up.
As 2021 heads into the end of summer with upcoming movies in the queue after release confirmation, movie-lovers are all stand-by with pop-corns and drinks. Once again, one can witness Hollywood on a rampage, from Tom Holland's stunts in the Spider-Man costume to Hollywood A-lister & heartthrob Tom Cruise's action.
Check out the list of top-5 anticipated movies of 2021, releasing this fall.
1) Spider-Man: No Way Home
Be ready to embrace the blow of innocence and cuteness from London-born Tom Holland, as he makes thrilling swings as young spidey again. The English actor portrays the iconic Peter Paker, in the upcoming third installment of Marvel's new Spider-Man film, with the title Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The film will release on December 17, 2021, where Holland stars as the super-hero protagonist; it is the sequel to its previous two installments: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019).
All of these movies are an applaudable direction of Jon Watts, who will also direct the upcoming Fantastic Four film.
A part of the fourth phase of Marvel Universe films, it will star Zendaya as MJ, the classmate, and girlfriend of Peter Parker (Tom's character). As for the plot, it made fans scream with excitement as the rumors state that past villains from the original Spider-man and The Amazing Spider-man will return in this movie.
There are also rumors of the entry of two previous Spider-mans (Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield). Well, fans cannot wait for this possible union.
2) Dune- Based On Novel Of The Same Name
The first part of the originally planned two-movie adaption, the epic sci-fi films titles Dune: Part One showcases the Call me by your Name actor Timothée Chalamet in the action. The two Golden Globe-winning actor, who is now 25, portrays Paul Atreides, a young duke, in the movie, based on the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert.
The film describes the far future of humanity, where Chalamet's character is the son of Duke Leto Atreides (portrayed by Oscar Isaac). The latter takes responsibility to guard desert planet Arrakis, which has "melange", a drug that aids to surpass even superhuman limits.
But bitter betrayal sees his son Paul & wife Jessica in hands of natives of Arrakis, the Fremen. Later, the young duke leads a battle to control the desert planet.
Check out the trailer of Dune!
Along with HBO Max, the direction of Denis Villeneuve will simultaneously release in theatres on October 22, 2021. Ahead of the release, the Dune: Part One premieres at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2021.
The supporting cast in the upcoming sci-fi epic also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, and Dave Bautista.
3) House Of Gucci
It will be the 5th film of the 12-time Grammy-winning music figure Lady Gaga. The Applause singer portrays Mrs. Gucci (namely Patrizia Reggiani) in the upcoming biographical crime film House of Gucci, with a release date of November 24, 2021.
Basically, the movie is about the events and aftermath of the death of the former head of the Gucci fashion house Maurizio Gucci (portrayed by Adam Driver). Patrizia was tried and convicted of orchestrating the assassination of her ex-husband Mr. Guuci.
No doubt, English director Ridley Scotts' ability to turn the words of books into a live portrayal will recreate the scene from 1995. The movie also stars Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, and Al Pacino in notable roles.
It is based on one of the best among Sara Gray Forden's books, The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed (published in 2001).
4) No Time To Die- James Bond Thrill Once Again
The current agent 007, Daniel Craig confirmed that it will be his final movie as James Bond, the forthcoming spy film No Time To Die. Well, it has made fans somewhat sad but also eager to see him in action with his signature black tuxedo soon.
The movie is the 25th production of the James Bond series, while the fifth installment for Craig, who debuted as 007 in Casino Royale (2005) after Pierce Brosnan stepped down as MI6 agent "Bond, James Bond".
The No Time To Die releases on separate days in the UK (on September 30, 2021) and the USA (October 8, 2021).
Look at the thrilling trailer of No Time To Die below.
As fans would want to see variations on screen-plays effect, the past five films starring the Chester, England-born actor has different directors. This upcoming movie already on fire is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, who also directed and produced True Detective (2014-19).
The story goes with James Bond's departure from MI16, following 5 years of the capture of Ernst Stavro Blofeld. To help his CIA officer friend Felix Leiter, the 007 agent again goes on a mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist Valdo Obruchev, but fate led him to a confrontation with Safin (played by Rami Malek), a mysterious masked villain.
5) Top Gun: Maverick
After a long wait of 35 years, Top Gun: Maverick (2021), a sequel to the mid-80s film Top Gun (1986) is finally on the move.
Following scheduling conflicts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film finally releases in theaters on November 19, 2021. After 45 days of the release, the Top Gun sequel will be available on Paramount+
The Joseph Kosinski--directed action-drama brings back Tom Cruise, as Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a test pilot and flight instructor.
Refusing his promotion and retirement, Maverick confronts his past while training a new squad of graduates. Joining Crusie on the set is actor Val Kilmer, the Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman Forever (1995), who is also a cast from the previous film.
Other new casts in the movie include Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Ed Harris, and Lewis Pullman.