Must-see movies still to come in 2023

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Tom Cruise flying through the air in Mission Impossible 7

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We’re only halfway through the year and have had some great cinema smashes already. John Wick: Chapter 4, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Super Mario Bros. Movie have all proved massive hits at the box office. And who can forget Cocaine Bear?

But, 2023 is far from over and there are plenty more big screen thrills to come. They’ll also undoubtedly hit thebest streaming servicesa few months later.

That’s why T3 takes a look at six films coming to theatres over the rest of the year that should drop jaws. They also beg the question: “What will the Oscars ignore next?”

Barbie

Could this be the film of the year, winner of “Best Picture” at the Oscars, and remembered as a modern classic? Or will Barbie just be a movie that will massively miss the mark and be remembered as a career-ending mistake for all involved?

In all likelihood, it’ll be somewhere in-between.

Bold and vibrant, the Barbie movie is a tongue-in-cheek and hugely meta existential commentary on beauty, consumerism and the meaning of life and reality. Director Greta Gerwig (Little Women) and Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale) finally bring their neon pink vision to life this July in what promises to be an unforgettable experience in many, many ways.

Personally, I have extremely high hopes for this one. I think it will catch a lot of people out, subvert expectations and, I can honestly say, will not be what many expect.

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Barbie launches in UK cinemas on 21 July 2023.

The Creator

Heralding British director Gareth Edwards' long awaited return to the sci-fi genre, after 2016’s hugely underrated and overlooked Rogue One, The Creator puts us amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence.

John David Washington stars as Joshua, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife. He’s recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator - the elusive architect of an advanced AI that has developed a weapon with the power to end the war… and mankind itself.

With the first release trailer looking outstanding, it is still a huge surprise that there seems to be almost zero press or publicity behind this movie. Few seem to know much about it and, despite the film looking like the secret lovechild of James Cameron and Neill Blomkamp, there seems to be none of the buzz you would expect, especially from the sci-fi community.

Has the cinema-going public just lost its appetite for this kind of movie after countless comic book adaptations? Or can Gareth Edwards defy expectation and bring us something more cerebral and developed to woo us all back to the multiplex?

We will find out on 29 September 2023 when The Creator hits the UK.

Oppenheimer

Three-hours long, the R-rated magnum opus already has huge Oscar buzz around it, given both its subject matter and the unbelievable cast. It stars Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders) as Oppenheimer himself, but also reads like a who’s who of A-list stars and award winners. It could well be an early contender for film of the year.

Even considering Nolan’s extraordinary back catalogue, Oppenheimer promises to be his best film yet and one that will be remembered. Launching in an as yet to be disclosed IMAX format, he’s keen to give the audience what he describes as “the perfect viewing experience”.

Oppenheimer will be available to watch in the UK on the same day as Barbie - 21 July 2023.

Dune: Part Two

Following-on directly from Denis Villeneuve’s first instalment, Dune: Part Two continues the story of Paul Atreides and his growth into the foreseen Messiah of Arrakis. It’s bound to be a perilous journey too, considering he’s now in direct conflict with the galactic Emperor Shaddam IV, the Spacing Guild, the Harkonnens, and factions within his own people.

This second film promises more from the strong, expanded cast, which now includes the likes of Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Austin Butler (Elvis). It also adds Hollywood royalty in the form of Christopher Walken to an already amazing lineup.

The first film was outstanding in pretty much every way and there is no doubt the sequel is in safe hands with Villeneuve.

The saga will end from 3 November 2023 when Dune: Part Two hits theatres. Well, for now at least.

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Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2 teaser image

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Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2

After the success of the first Afterlife, and considering the huge and long lasting appeal of the Ghostbusters franchise as a whole, it was simply a matter of time before a sequel to the spin off was announced.

Very little is known so far about the film - we don’t yet have a trailer nor even a confirmed title - but it will reportedly boast the return of its predecessor’s new, younger cast. The classic lineup of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson are said to be back too.

Sadly, there’s no sign of Sigourney Weaver or Rick Moranis being tempted back, but I guess we can’t have everything!

With principal photography happening now in New York and new logos starting to hit social media, we can only hope the current writers' strike and possible coming actors' strike don’t get in the way of its proposed December release. We need a little bit of ‘busting action over the Christmas holiday.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2’s cinematic release date is yet to be confirmed.

Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One

Tom Cruise… Tom Cruise… Tom Cruise! He runs, he flys, he jumps, he shoots, he blows stuff up, and then he does more running and general jumping off high things or onto fast stuff.

As per usual, the film has an outstandingly talented cast and crew so expect a fantastic movie with twists, turns, and amazing set pieces. The franchise will never win an Oscar but it has solidified itself within movie history as one of the most successful and beloved among film fans.

Tom Cruise is possibly the last of a generation of real movie stars and shows no signs of slowing down… amazing.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One will be released on 12 July 2023.

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Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

PS5 could finally be getting Gears of War and Halo after game-changing decisionThe age of exclusives is coming to an end

The age of exclusives is coming to an end

Unforgiven

I hadn’t seen this Oscar-winning Western classic – now it’s a favouriteUnforgiven is an all-timer for genre fans

Unforgiven is an all-timer for genre fans

Blink Twice on Amazon Prime Video

This terrifying thriller will shock you – and it’ll be on Prime Video soonBlink Twice is almost here for Prime subscribers

Blink Twice is almost here for Prime subscribers

The Fall Guy

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s best new movie just hit Amazon PrimeThe Fall Guy is well worth a look

The Fall Guy is well worth a look

Phantom Thread

One of my favourite movies ever leaves Netflix this monthPhantom Thread is a masterpiece

Phantom Thread is a masterpiece

65 on Netflix

I’ve wanted to watch this wild action movie for ages – Netflix loses it soon65 is going extinct imminently

65 is going extinct imminently

Back in Action on Netflix

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You’re Cordially Invited on Amazon Prime Video

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American Psycho

Catch this thriller before a huge remake arrives – it leaves Netflix very soonAmerican Psycho is getting updated

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