Out of all the approximately 20 genre films that’s coming in 2024, to say which ten are on my hit list boils down to a few key elements. Just how iconic will that character or concept become, and is it a sequel? These days, the latter helps fill any checklist fast, but to be fair, I’ve also included alternate works that fit the bill of being must-sees.
Presented in descending order from least to most eager for are:
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (April 12)
The reason this flick is not as exciting lies in how Godzilla and King Kong are no longer enemies. After everything that Godzilla Minus One (movie review can be read here) has shown about the mighty kaiju, to make him a hero in this Monsterverse feels like the wrong move. I’ll see this film anyway, and sadly, with a lot of toys being released spoiling all the new creature introductions, it’s tough to be truly excited about this next chapter.