July
The most notable highlight in July 2017 is the release of the film Spider-Man: Homecoming, a standalone teen Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland. With an impressive performance in Captain America: Civil War, it’s not surprising that Spider-Man: Homecoming captured the audience’s affection. Following this will be War for the Planet of the Apes, Dunkirk, and the remake of Jumanji featuring Dwayne Johnson.
Movies Released in July:
Spider-Man: Homecoming (July 7)
War for the Planet of the Apes (July 14)
Dunkirk (July 21)
Jumanji (July 28)
Untitled Disney Live Action Fairy Tale (July 28)
August
Ridley Scott returns with the latest installment in the sci-fi horror series Alien: Covenant in August. Additionally, there aren’t many other notable releases this month apart from The Hitman’s Bodyguard.
Movies Released in August:
Alien: Covenant (August 4)
Blazing Samurai (August 4)
CHiPs (August 11)
Flatliners (August 18)
The Hitman’s Bodyguard (August 18)
September
September marks the return of horror films in time for Halloween, and in 2017, several highly anticipated releases such as Stephen King’s IT will be hitting theaters. The animated movie Ninjago is another title to keep an eye on this month.
Movies Released in September:
IT (September 8)
Ninjago (September 22)
Granite Mountain (September 22)
Scorch Code (September 22)
The Equalizer 2 (September 29)
October
October is considered the “main event” of the horror film season, opening with Blade Runner, followed by Insidious: Chapter 4, a horror sequel that has haunted many viewers in Vietnam. Audiences will also be intrigued by Saw: Legacy, the next installment in one of the most popular horror series. If you’re not a fan of horror, you can enjoy My Little Pony: The Movie.
Movies Released in October:
Untitled Blade Runner sequel (October 6)
My Little Pony: The Movie (October 6)
Untitled Fox/Marvel 2017 Project (October 6)
The Snowman (October 13)
Insidious: Chapter 4 (October 20)
Saw: Legacy (October 27)
November
Although November can be quite chilly, the film screenings will remain hot with the release of Thor: Ragnarok. Following that is the DC superhero film Justice League, expected to be a tough competitor against Thor. Other notable films this month include Murder on the Orient Express.
Movies Released in November:
Thor: Ragnarok (November 3)
Justice League (November 17)
Coco (November 22)
Let It Snow (November 22)
Murder on the Orient Express (November 22)
Paddington 2 (November 24)
December
In December, fans of the sci-fi genre will be eagerly following the release of Star Wars: Episode VIII, the next installment in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens saga. Additionally, this month will see the release of family-friendly films such as The Croods 2 and Pitch Perfect 3.
Movies Released in December:
Star Wars: Episode VIII (December 15)
The Six Billion Dollar Man (December 22)
Pitch Perfect 3 (December 22)
The Croods 2 (December 22)
The Greatest Showman on Earth (December 25)
