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The first half of 2024 has ended, and the global box office performance of Hollywood movies has been generally bleak. "Dune 2" led the way for almost half a year, until "Inside Out 2" came out halfway and jumped to become the current box office champion of the year.

Which movies will bring surprises in the second half of the year?

The first is of course the ready-to-go "Deadpool vs. Wolverine". Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have been flirting for so many years, can they save the decline of Marvel movies?

Will Joker: Double Delusion (hereinafter referred to as Joker 2) have a new fission due to the participation of Lady Gaga and the mix of song and dance genres? Can Venom 3 correct its old problem of mediocre script and make the box office of the final chapter of the trilogy reach a new level?

And can "Borderlands", led by "Big Devil" Cate Blanchett, make the live-action adaptation of the game proud and continue to tell the more alternative "Guardians of the Galaxy" story?

Every month that follows will bring different suspense.

Deadpool and Wolverine

Release date: July 26

As the term "superhero" becomes increasingly obsolete, how can the Marvel Cinematic Universe save its dwindling attention?

The answer is: Deadpool vs. Wolverine! The film's trailer was released in FebruaryThe trailer broke the 24-hour viewing record with 365 million views., which fully proves that people have an immeasurable and keen interest in this film.

"Deadpool vs. Wolverine" is set six years after the last Deadpool movie, and exactly six years have passed in the story as well. Deadpool has retired and is enjoying a comfortable life with his family and friends.

However, the Time Variance Administration (TVA) suddenly came to take Deadpool away. In order to solve a crisis that spans the multiverse, Deadpool asked Wolverine from another universe for help and tried to save the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (yes, this is the mission both in and out of the movie).

The mission of Deadpool and Wolverine is not only to bring back people's love for Marvel movies,At the same time, it is also an important bridge for introducing mutants into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ryan Reynolds brought in Shawn Levy, the director who had worked with him on The Player and The Adam Project, and invited Hugh Jackman, who had retired from acting, to return to play Wolverine. The strong chemistry between the two both on and off the screen is enough to make people look forward to this movie.

The cheap hands are ready to move

It is also worth mentioning that Disney has kept the "Deadpool" seriesR-ratedTradition, so "Deadpool and Wolverine" will be the first R-rated movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the Chinese version of the poster says"Viewers under 18 should be cautious when watching"Tips.

Although some lines and images may be "handled at discretion", it is still a long-awaited screen event for mainland audiences to be able to watch this R-rated superhero blockbuster on July 26 at the same time as North America!

"Borderlands"

Release date: August 9

Although "Deadpool vs. Wolverine", which is considered to be the most anticipated movie of the year, is bound to dominate the cinemas a week before "Borderlands" is released, some analysts believe that this will pose a threat to the film's box office.

But as a hybrid of action and comedy, "Borderlands", which brings together stars such as Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart and Jamie Lee Curtis, may even have a reverse impact on "Deadpool vs. Wolverine" as long as word of mouth is good.

Although it is a metaphysical question just like how many people can laugh at a joke, the director of the "Hostel" seriesEli RothIt is also difficult to predict whether the "Borderlands" directed by Steve Jobs can recreate the "Guardians of the Galaxy" effect, but in any case,"Borderlands" is one of the most curious and anticipated movies in Hollywood this summer.

There are probably not many opportunities to see the red-haired "big devil" Cate Blanchett show off her action skills on the screen again after "Thor: Ragnarok".

Twin Wolves

Release date: September 20

Brad Pitt and George Clooney were good brothers in Hollywood who had worked together on the "Ocean's Eleven" trilogy and "Burn After Reading."

It is said that because Pitt's ex-wife Angelina Jolie thought that her husband and Clooney were drinking together, their friendship once reached a freezing point, so much so that at Jennifer Aniston's 50th birthday party in 2023, there was almost no communication between the brothers. But now they have reconciled,The comedy action film "Twin Wolves", in which the two collaborated again 16 years later, is a testimony to this.

This time, Pitt and Clooney both play as "cleaners" responsible for cleaning up the crime scene, but one night, Wolf A and Wolf B meet each other! Although they are both aloof and look down on each other, they have to find out the truth about this night of acquaintance...

"Wolf and the Dark Knight" was once competed for by Sony, Lionsgate and Netflix, and was finally won by Apple. The only question now is: Will the new generation of audiences still recognize the 60-year-old Pitt and the 63-year-old Clooney? Can Jon Watts, who directed the "Dutch Brother" version of the "Spider-Man" trilogy, successfully show the once unparalleled comedic talent of this pair of elderly "handsome guys"?

Joker 2: Double Delusion

Release date: October 4

Regarding "Joker 2", the two recent blockbuster news (or more precisely, rumors for the time being) are:

First, following the first trailer released in April, which was viewed by 167 million people in 24 hours, Warner Bros. screened the second trailer of Joker 2 at the CineEurope in Barcelona, ​​Spain. The trailer is said to be very explosive, but it has not yet been determined when it will be released online.

Second, the film will be shortlisted for the main competition unit of this year's Venice Film Festival! In 2019, "Joker" won the Venice Golden Lion, which opened a good start for the road to both word-of-mouth and box office success. Is it possible for it to win another award this year? For example, Joaquin Phoenix won the Best Actor Award, or Lady Gaga won the Best Actress Award?

Speaking of Lady Gaga, she briefly talked about "Joker 2" and her performance in the film in an interview at the end of May.

She was full of praise for the filming process: "This was a wonderful experience! I had the most wonderful creative time. When I felt creative every day, I felt so lucky! This movie has songs and dances, great actors and a great director. This filming is unforgettable."

Regarding the role of Harley Quinn, she said: "The film will show the audience a different her, and I am very excited that everyone will see our creation."

She is confident about her performance: "The Harley Quinn I played is my own version, which fits the movie and the character very well. I have never performed like this in a movie before. It is a brand new experience and really fun."

In addition, Lady Gaga also said that she did not want to reveal too much because "Joker 2" is a movie that must be watched in the cinema to truly experience its charm.

Can we look forward to "Joker 2" more?

Venom: The Last Dance

Release date: October 25

Against the backdrop of the decline of Hollywood blockbusters and the superhero universe, Sony's "Spider-Man Universe" has not been immune. "The Dark Knight: Morbius" and "Mrs. Spider" at the beginning of this year both suffered Waterloo, and the prospects of the popular anti-hero "Venom" series are not optimistic.

Since the debut of the Venom independent film series, although word of mouth and box office have been on a downward trend, the first two films have grossed nearly $1.4 billion worldwide. And judging from the trailer, "Venom: The Last Dance", as the final chapter of the trilogy, still has a lot to watch.

We already know that venom is afraid of ultrasound and super-high temperature. This film reveals the secret.Venom's new weakness - energyA high-voltage electric shock that incapacitated him.

In addition to the greater troubles caused by the new weakness, Venom will also face an enemy with larger appearance and more threatening combat power - the army of symbiotes invading the earth. In the trailer, we saw the terrifying appearance of the Symbiote Tracker played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, as well as the action scenes of him fighting with Venom on the plane.

Of course, the most important thing is,Or will the relationship between Eddie and Venom, this "heterogeneous CP", enter a new realm.

They still bicker and flirt as usual, but judging from the slogan "Till death do them part", this couple will face the threat of death and even be separated from each other. When that moment comes, I am afraid that in addition to the funny and weird things, there will be a bit of sadness (or tragedy).

The way Eddie and Venom work together will also evolve. Not only can they temporarily separate and fight separately during a fight, but Venom can also parasitize animals such as horses.

"Poison Horse"It can be said that it combines the strengths of Venom and the horse, with both evil and majestic. When parasitizing the horse, Eddie did not forget to remind Venom: "Don't kill it." He is quite nice!

Nosferatu

Release date: December 25

From "The Witch", "The Lighthouse" to "The Nordic Man",As one of the most eccentric film stylists in Hollywood today, director Robert Eggers' future is hard to predict.His remake of the 1922 horror silent film classic "Nosferatu" is undoubtedly highly anticipated by movie fans.

It was not until June 25 that the first trailer of "Nosferatu" was exposed, allowing the audience who had been eagerly waiting for the film to get a glimpse of its true appearance.

Through the trailer with realistic images and terrifying music, we discovered that the film will use Ellen, the wife of Thomas Hurt, a real estate agent in a small German town in the 19th century, played by Lily-Rose Depp, as the narrative entry point, telling the story of her unspeakable relationship with the vampire Count Orlok who is obsessed with her, and how Orlok from Romania brings darkness and disaster to a new land.

But we also found that the film did not adopt the original "Nosferatu" aspect ratio of 1.33:1, which is rare nowadays, as previously rumored.

Although it was only a glimpse in the trailer, everyone knowsThe real highlight of the film is the vampire played by Bill Skarsgard.

In an interview, Skarsgard revealed that his appearance in the film was completely changed. "The audience will not recognize me." He also said rather implicitly: "The film will show the power of monsters in a way that both pleases you and disgusts you, and is fetishistic."

Although the trailer is not amazing, William Dafoe, who has collaborated with Eggers for the third time after "The Lighthouse" and "Nordic", believes that the picture style is still the killer feature of the film: "Eggs is getting better and better, and his work ideas are very clear. The visuals of the film are something I have never seen before."