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 May:
UglyDolls
Opens: May 3
Moxy (Kelly Clarkson) and her UglyDoll friends travel to the other side of the mountain where Uglyville nestles and finds the town of Perfection, a place where everyone is perfect.[4] There they encounter Lou (Nick Jonas), who gathers recruits to train for perfection and ultimately find a child in the real world. Eventually, the UglyDolls learn that being oneself is more important than perfection when Moxy meets lonely perfect doll Mandy (Janelle Monae). Other voices include Blake Shelton, Pitbull, Wanda Sykes, Gabriel Iglesias and Emma Roberts [among others].
All Is True
Opens: May 10
After the Globe Theatre burns down in 1613, during a performance of Shakespeare’s play Henry VIII, William Shakespeare (Kenneth Branagh) returns home to Stratford with his wife Anne Hathaway (Judi Dench). The also stars Ian McKellen.
Detective Pikachu
Opens: May 10
The story begins when ace detective Harry Goodman (Paul Kitson) goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim (Justice Smith) to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds): a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City—a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world—they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe. The cast also includes Kathryn Newton and Ken Watanabe.
Poms
Opens: May 10
Martha (Diane Keaton), a woman who moves into a retirement community, starts a cheerleading squad with her fellow residents, Sheryl (Jacki Weaver), Olive (Pam Grier) and Alice (Rhea Perlman), proving that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. The film also stars Bruce McGill.
The Hustle
Opens: May 10
Two women (Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson) who get tricked by two men plan revenge against the same ones who wronged them. The cast also includes Tim Blake Nelson and Dean Norris.
Tolkien
Opens: May 10
As a child, J. R. R. Tolkien (Nicholas Hoult) becomes friends with a group of fellow artists and writers at his school, with whom he finds inspiration and courage. Their bond of fellowship grows with the years, as they experience life together. Meanwhile, Tolkien meets Edith Bratt (Lily Collins) with whom he falls in love. But when World War I breaks out, Tolkien’s relationships with his friends are tested, an act which threatens to tear their “fellowship” apart. The film also stars Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi and Laura Donnelly (Outlander).
A Dog’s Journey
Opens: May 17
Set after the events of A Dog’s Purpose, Bailey (voiced by Josh Gad) the dog lives his happy life on the Michigan farm of his “boy” Ethan (Dennis Quaid), his wife Hannah (Marg Helgenberger taking over the role from Peggy Lipton), and their granddaughter Calista Jane “CJ”. The problem is that CJ’s troublesome mom decides to take and steal CJ away. As Bailey’s soul prepares to leave this life for a new one, he makes a promise to Ethan to find CJ and protect CJ at any cost. Thus begins Bailey’s adventure through multiple lives filled with love, friendship and devotion as he, CJ, and CJ’s best friend Trent experience joy and heartbreak, music and laughter, and few really good belly rubs. The film also stars Betty Gilpin.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Opens: May 17
Still on the run following his assassination of Santino D’Antonio in the Continental, and with a $14 million global contract on him, Jonathan “John” Wick (Keanu Reeves) is banned from every Continental service, which forces him to fight his way out of New York City with the help of a hitwoman (Halle Berry) who still trusts him. The cast includes Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Lance Reddick, Anjelica Huston, Ian McShane, Robin Lord Taylor and John Leguizamo.
The Sun Is Also a Star
Opens: May 17
Natasha Kingsley (Yara Shahidi) is a young quantum physics student who, on an ordinary day, meets a charming young exchange student, Daniel Bae (Charles Melton). The two quickly form a romantic relationship but must struggle to keep it together in the wake of Natasha’s family facing deportation from their home.
Aladdin
Opens: May 24
Young Aladdin (Mena Massoud) embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie (Will Smith). The cast includes Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine, Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders, Marwan Kenzari as Jafar, Navid Negahban as The Sultan and the voice of Alan Tudyk as Jafar’s sardonic parrot companion Iago.
Rocketman
Opens: May 31
The film tells the story of Elton John’s (Taron Egerton) life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music, through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin (Jamie Bell) as well as his struggles with depression, substance abuse and acceptance of his sexual orientation. The cast includes Richard Madden (Game of Thrones and Cinderella) and Bryce Dallas Howard (The Help).
Movies coming out in June will be posted at the end of May.
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