Whether superhero blockbuster, science fiction epic or horror shocker – that Cinema year 2023 will be a year of sequels. Currently are total 45 sequels slated for the big screen next year. The list reads like a who’s who of well-known film franchises. Producers and filmmakers seem to shy away from the risk of developing new and original film brands and adapting them for the cinema with lavish Hollywood productions. The recent past shows that there are (unfortunately) good reasons for this, as a look at the top ten of the past cinema year shows.
Only sequels? These sequels will hit theaters in 2023
Right at the beginning of the year, three heroes return to the big screen, which many fans should still be familiar with from the days of radio plays. with The three ??? – Legacy of the Dragon the third adaptation for the cinema will start on January 26th, 2023. In the case of Magic Mike’s Last Dance set from 09.02.2023. This is the third installment in the stripper comedy starring Channing Tatum.
A week later, the next superhero blockbuster from Marvel starts. Ant-Man and the Wasp – Quantumania is the 31st film in the MCU and the third solo film from the titular hero. On 03.03. In 2023, the ninth film in the boxer saga Rocky will be released in cinemas, which is also the conclusion of the Creed trilogy acts. Teaches from March 10th, 2023 Scream VI frightened moviegoers.
Also coming in March is the second film by the DC superhero called Captain Marvel Shazam! Fury of the Gods as John Wick – Chapter 4 to the cinemas. The grand finale is Til Schweigers Manta Manta – Part Two on 03/30/2023. April will be featured by the MCU Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 opened, followed shortly thereafter Asterix and Obelix in the Middle Kingdom the fifth live-action adaptation of the two Gauls.
Continuations without end – more sequels for the cinema
In the further course of the year it cheerfully goes on like this. One sequel follows the next. Regardless of whether Fast & Furious 10, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Transformers – Rise of the Beasts or Indiana Jones and the Call of Fate – Sequels as far as the eye can see. Other highlights are Mission: Impossible 7, The Marvelsthe meanwhile ninth Eberhofer thriller Venison ragout rendezvous and Dune – Part Two.
Not to forget: The Expendables 4, Paw Patrol 2the tenth installment in the horror series Sawa new cinematic adventure of Ghostbusters and The Hunger Games – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Many cinema fans are increasingly annoyed by the flood of sequels that Hollywood is pouring out over the cinemas with the proverbial watering can. But a look at the recent past shows why producers and filmmakers hardly dare to experiment anymore. In the USA in 2021, the ten most successful cinema productions in addition to five Marvel blockbusters were exclusively sequels to series such as James Bond, Fast & Furious or Ghostbusters.
Source: Inside cinema
