“Captain Marvel” – March 8

Brie Larson stars alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Jude Law in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first female-led film, “Captain Marvel.” Carol Danvers, a former U.S. Air Force pilot, is granted powers turning her into one of the galaxy’s most powerful weapons. Looks like Thor has competition for the strongest Avenger.  

“Us” – March 22

Uninvited visitors upset a family’s peaceful beach vacation getaway. Hot off the success of his Academy-award winning directorial debut, “Get Out,” Jordan Peele revisits the horror/thriller genre.

“Avengers: Endgame” – April 26

“Endgame” closes out 11 years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, picking up where last year’s devastating “Infinity War” left off. After half the universe is completely erased at the snap of Thanos’ fingers, Earth’s mightiest heroes are left scattered across the realms. For the first time in the series, the Avengers are given something to actually avenge. With many of the film’s lead’s multi-film contracts running out, only one thing is certain: a lot of superheroes are going to die.

“John Wick: Chapter 3” – May 17

Keanu Reeves returns to the role of John Wick. After breaking strict rules of an international assassin organization, Wick is now the target of the world’s deadliest killers. The first two “John Wick” films feature stunning action and fight choreography the third installment will certainly continue.

“The Lion King” – July 19

“The Lion King” will be Disney’s third live-action remake of 2019, with “Dumbo” and “Aladdin” releasing remakes earlier in the year. The voice cast is the film’s biggest draw, starring Donald Glover and Beyoncé as Simba and Nala, respectively. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and James Earl Jones also feature in Jon Favreau’s version of the animated classic.

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” – July 26

Director Quentin Tarantino’s ninth feature film takes place in Los Angeles, 1969, centered around the Charles Manson Family murders. Tarantino sports a star-studded cast for the movie, featuring Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kurt Russell, Al Pacino and Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate.

“The Angry Birds Movie 2” – September 20

Did anyone see the first movie? Does anyone still play the game? Do we really need a sequel? “The Angry Birds Movie 2” will answer all these questions and more. Spoiler alert: the answer is probably “no.”

“Frozen 2” – November 27

Disney’s found a cash-cow and couldn’t “let it go,” with a follow-up to their arguably most popular movie in the 21st century. Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell return for Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf’s search for more money and another smash-hit song.

“Star Wars: Episode IX” – December 20

The Resistance is decimated and Luke Skywalker is dead. The First Order is left with a power-vacuum after the death of Supreme Leader Snoke. “Star Wars” fans are divided after the controversial “The Last Jedi.” J.J. Abrams has a lot of angry fans to win over with the final film in Disney’s first “Star Wars” trilogy.  

“The Irishman” – Undated

Just one of Netflix’s many high-profile films to release in 2019, Martin Scorsese directs the biographical drama of Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran. Robert De Niro stars as Sheeran, a labor union official accused of ties to the mob and the murder of Jimmy Hoffa, former President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.