Based on information provided by the Box Office Mojo and some internet research, here are just some of the movies you can expect to see in the movie theatres in January:
Scorched Earth
Opens: February 2
The planet suffered an environmental collapse. The air became dangerous to breathe, the water became toxic, and billions of people died. Generations later mankind has finally re-established a rudimentary society, in which bounty hunters roam the land in search of wanted eco-criminals. Bounty hunter Attica Gage (Gina Carano) has a chance at the bounty of a lifetime: bringing down the ruthless outlaw, Thomas Jackson (Ryan Robbins). Gage infiltrates Jackson’s gang, and everything is going to plan until she meets a slave girl that reminds her of her dead sister. With her loyalty to only herself now tested, Gage learns that there might be more to life than just survival.
The 15:17 to Paris
Opens: February 9
The movie tells the real-life story of three men whose brave act turned them into heroes during a high-speed railway ride. In the early evening of August 21, 2015, the world watched in stunned silence as the media reported a thwarted terrorist attack on Thalys train #9364 bound for Paris—an attempt prevented by three courageous young Americans traveling through Europe. The heroic trio is comprised of Anthony Sadler, Oregon National Guardsman Alek Skarlatos, and U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Spencer Stone, who play themselves in the film. Starring alongside them are Jenna Fischer (The Office), Judy Greer (War for the Planet of the Apes) and Tony Hale (Veep) [among others].
Peter Rabbit
Opens: February 9
Peter Rabbit’s (voiced by James Corden) feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) reaches new heights as both compete for the affections of Bea (Rose Byrne), a kind animal lover who lives next door. Other voices will be provided by Margot Robbie, Daisy Ridley, Elizabeth Debicki and singer Sia.
Black Panther
Opens: February 16
After the death of his father, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king — and as Black Panther — gets tested when he’s drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people. The ensemble cast includes Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Andy Serkis, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Sterling K. Brown and Winston Duke.
Early Man
Opens: February 16
This animated film follows a plucky cave man named Dug, (Eddie Redmayne) and his sidekick Hognob must unite their tribe against a mighty enemy, Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City. Other voices will be provided by Maisie Williams and Timothy Spall.
Annihilation
Opens: February 23
A group of soldiers enters an environmental disaster zone and only one soldier (Oscar Isaac) comes back out alive, though he is grievously injured. In an attempt to save his life, his wife Lena (Natalie Portman), a biologist and volunteers for another expedition venture into the zone to figure out what happened to him. The cast includes Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez and Tessa Thompson.
Movies coming out in March will be posted at the end of February.
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