Last Updated: April 12, 2021
A long list of franchises are getting new installments in 2021, which is set to be another huge year for Marvel Studios, Warner Bros., and more. For example, Marvel is set to release some big movies in 2021, with WB releasing several films in theaters and on HBO Max.
Interestingly, several of the movies scheduled for 2021 will The Suicide Squad, are reboots that will provide fresh starts for their characters and worlds.
Several highly-anticipated franchise movies are hitting theaters in 2021, many of which have been delayed from 2020 and will finally see the light of day. Here's every franchise movie coming in 2021.
Mortal Kombat - April 23, 2021
The first major release of 2021 is Mortal Kombat, which will serve as a reboot of the franchise. Based on the fighting video game series of the same name, Mortal Kombat will be an R-rated martial arts film from James Wan's production company, Atomic Monster Productions.
Spiral: From the Book of Saw - May 14, 2021
Spiral: From the Book of Saw is a reboot of the horror franchise starring and executive produced by noted comedian Chris Rock. Saw veteran Darren Lynn Bousman returns to direct, with Samuel L. Jackson cast as Rock's police detective character's veteran cop father.
A Quiet Place Part II - May 28, 2021
After a year's delay, A Quiet Place Part II will finally be released in theaters in May. The sequel will be directed by John Krasinski and star Emily Blunt. Krasinski will also appear in the movie, though it will be in a flashback since his character died in the first film. After 45 days in theaters, the film will be available to stream on Paramount+.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It - June 4, 2021
The eighth installment in The Conjuring franchise series and a direct sequel to 2016's The Conjuring 2. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will return as Ed and Lorraine Warren, respectively. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It will see the Warrens investigate another supernatural case, one that involves a young boy possessed.
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard - June 16, 2021
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is a sequel to the hit 2017 action/comedy The Hitman's Bodyguard, with Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek all reprising their roles. Patrick Hughes is back in the director's chair, and writer Tom O'Connor returns as well.
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway - June 18, 2021
Peter Rabbit 2 is a sequel to the 2018 smash hit Peter Rabbit. Originally set to be released in 2020, the film was bumped back 2021 due to the coronavirus. Writer-director Will Gluck is back to helm the sequel, while the main cast - both animated and live-action is also onboard.
Fast & Furious 9 - June 25, 2021
Fast & Furious 9 was originally set to race into theaters in 2020, but thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, will now release in 2021. Justin Lin will be in the director's chair for the fourth time in the series, which will see the return of Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, and more.
The Forever Purge - July 2, 2021
The fifth installment in The Purge franchise. Directed by Everardo Gout, the film follows a Mexican couple who are stranded on a Texas ranch in the middle of an unlawful Purge.
Black Widow - July 9, 2021
Black Widow may be dead in the current MCU timeline, but Natasha will return to Russia to finish some business in Black Widow, which is set between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War. The film saw several delays, but is being released in theaters and on Disney+.
Space Jam 2 - July 16, 2021
1996's Space Jam was a live-action/animated hybrid that combined NBA superstars with Looney Tunes characters. The sequel, Space Jam 2, will replace Michael Jordan with LeBron James in the leading role.
