20th Century FOX shares new details about their upcoming releases for 2015 and 2016, including Paper Towns, Fantastic Four, Hitman: Agent 47, Deadpool, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and more.
Yesterday, 20th Century FOX had their CinemaCon*** panel where they presented details for many of their upcoming projects. 2015/2016 films include Paper Towns (based on the bestselling novel by author John Green), Fantastic Four, Joy (the latest collaboration between David O. Russell, Jennifer Lawrence, and Bradley Cooper), The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials, and much more. See below for more information about the release dates, official synopses, and poster/images (when available).
Which FOX films are you most looking forward to seeing?
POLTERGEIST
Release: May 22, 2015, in 3D
SYNOPSIS: Legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi (“Spiderman,” “Evil Dead”, “The Grudge”) and director Gil Kenan (“Monster House”) contemporize the classic tale about a family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and hold the youngest daughter captive, the family must come together to rescue her before she disappears forever.
SPY
Release: June 5, 2015
SYNOPSIS: Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency’s most dangerous missions. But when her partner (Jude Law) falls off the grid and another top agent (Jason Statham) is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster.
PAPER TOWNS
Release: July 24, 2015
SYNOPSIS: Adapted from the bestselling novel by author John Green (“The Fault in Our Stars”), PAPER TOWNS is a coming-of-age story centering on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbor Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears–leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving. Ultimately, to track down Margo, Quentin must find a deeper understanding of true friendship–and true love.
FANTASTIC FOUR
Release: August 7, 2015
SYNOPSIS: FANTASTIC FOUR, a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
HITMAN: AGENT 47
Release: August 28, 2015
SYNOPSIS: HITMAN: AGENT 47 centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode tattooed on the back of his neck. He is the culmination of decades of research – and forty-six earlier Agent clones — endowing him with unprecedented strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. His latest target is a mega-corporation that plans to unlock the secret of Agent 47’s past to create an army of killers whose powers surpass even his own. Teaming up with a young woman who may hold the secret to overcoming their powerful and clandestine enemies, 47 confronts stunning revelations about his own origins and squares off in an epic battle with his deadliest foe.
MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS
Release: September 18, 2015
SYNOPSIS: In this next chapter of the epic “Maze Runner” saga, Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.
VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN
Release: October 2, 2015
SYNOPSIS: When Dr. Victor Frankenstein (James McAvoy) and his trusted assistant Igor (Daniel Radcliffe) go too far in their noble attempts to aid humanity, Victor’s obsession turns to madness. He then unleashes his final creation –a monstrous figure that holds unimaginable terror for anyone its path.
THE PEANUTS MOVIE
Release: November 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS: Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle – and flying ace – embarks upon his greatest mission as he takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis The Red Baron, while his best pal, Charlie Brown, begins his own epic quest. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the ICE AGE films, THE PEANUTS MOVIE will prove that every underdog has his day.
THE MARTIAN
Release: November 25, 2015
SYNOPSIS: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP
Release: December 23, 2015
SYNOPSIS: Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in New York City…and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother.
JOY
Release: December 25, 2015
SYNOPSIS: JOY is the story of a family across four generations and the woman who rises to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. JOY stars Jennifer Lawrence in a film written and directed by David O. Russell. Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Isabella Rossellini, Diane Ladd, and Virginia Madsen will also star. The story is inspired by the life and times of inventor entrepreneur Joy Mangano, creator of Ingenious Designs with over $1 billion in sales, as well as inspired by elements from the lives of other historic business pioneers.
THE REVENANT
Release: December 25, 2015 (limited); January 8, 2016 (wide)
SYNOPSIS: Deep in the unchartered American wilderness, hunter Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is severely injured and left for dead by a traitorous member of his team, John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). With sheer will as his only weapon, Glass must navigate a hostile environment, a brutal winter and warring tribes in a relentless quest to survive and exact vengeance on Fitzgerald. Inspired by a true story, THE REVENANT is directed and co-written by renowned filmmaker and Academy Award-winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman, Babel).
KUNG FU PANDA 3
Release: January 29, 2016, in 3D
SYNOPSIS: In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, KUNG FU PANDA 3. When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!
DEADPOOL
Release: February 12, 2016
MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN
Release: March 4, 2016
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
Release: April 1, 2016
EDDIE THE EAGLE
Release: April 29, 2016
X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
Release: May 27, 2016
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Release: June 24, 2016
MIKE & DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES
Release: July 8, 2016
ICE AGE 5
Release: July 15, 2016, in 3D
GAMBIT
Release: October 7, 2016
TROLLS
Release: November 4, 2016, in 3D
ASSASSIN’S CREED
Release: December 21, 2016
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ON EARTH
Release: December 25, 2016
***CinemaCon is the the official convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners. This year, it took place from April 20 – 23 in Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada.