The spring movie season is now where many blockbusters live. Sure, the summer still pumps out huge movies that crowds show up to see, but late spring has quickly become the start of the blockbuster season. The next three months have quite a few big movies hitting theaters from Avengers: Infinity War to Rampage to Pacific Rim: Uprising, which will surely sell out opening weekend.
However, between March and May are some lesser-known films as well that seem fantastic, including some entertaining-looking horror films. We've checked out all the upcoming releases for the spring and found 15 that we're excited for this season.
You can jump ahead to April here or May here.
Tomb Raider
Alicia Vikander takes on the role of Lara Croft in the new Tomb Raider movie, and the latest trailer is pretty action packed. In the new film, Croft finds herself stranded on the same island where her father disappeared. Hopefully, the movie will get the adaptation of the 2013 Tomb Raider right. If you want to know more about the star of the film, check out the Q&A we did with Vikander.
Tomb Raider opens on March 16.
Pacific Rim: Uprising
It's been way too long since we've seen Jaegers fight Kaiju. Sure, it's only been five years since the release of the first Pacific Rim, but we demand more giant robot and monster fights! Luckily, Pacific Rim: Uprising is coming in late-March, and this time around, John Boyega plays Jake Pentecost, the son of Idris Elba's character Stacker. He leads a new generation of Jaeger pilots against a new and more terrifying threat.
Pacific Rim: Uprising opens on March 23.
Isle of Dogs
Wes Anderson is bringing his directing style into the world of stop-motion animation. Isle of Dogs takes place in Japan and follows a young boy who is searching for his dog. To help him, he's accompanied by a group of dogs voiced by Edward Norton, Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, and Jeff Goldblum. The trailer is delightful, and it's apparent that Anderson is paying homage to classic Japanese cinema.
Isle of Dogs opens on March 23.
I Kill Giants
Based on the Image Comics' series of the same name by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura, I Kill Giants is the story of a young girl who escapes her troubles by diving into a world of fantasy where she kills giant monsters. The trailer may seem like it's geared more towards a younger audience, but the comic is heartwarming, touching, and a lot of fun. Hopefully, those tones carry over to the movie as well.
I Kill Giants opens on March 23.
Ready Player One
Based on the book of the same name, Ready Player One follows Wade Watts, who is on a mission to find an Easter egg in the virtual reality game Oasis after its creator passes away. The movie, directed by Steven Spielberg, has tons of references to movies, television, and video games from the past, making it seem like a fun nostalgic romp. The latest trailer features Mario Kart and Halo references.
Ready Player One opens on March 29.
A Quiet Place
The first trailer for the upcoming A Quiet Place debuted during this year's Super Bowl. It's directed by and stars John Krasinski (The Office). He and Emily Blunt play a couple living in complete isolation with their children and have to be as quiet as possible. Every time they make a noise, they are terrorized by a monster who is trying to kill them. This doesn't look like a straight-up horror film, but it does seem pretty intense. We've got a good feeling this will be a sleeper hit for 2018.
A Quiet Place opens on April 6.
Blockers
Admittedly, Blockers is a terrible name for a movie, especially with a simulated rooster above the title on the poster, and the trailer doesn't seem great either. However, the premise for the movie is awesome. Take the plot of American Pie--where a group of teens plan on losing their virginity on prom night--and have the movie from the parent's perspective--who do not want their kids engaging in coitus. Trailers are not always the best representation of what a movie will be like, so we're hoping this turns out as great as the premise is.
Blockers opens on April 6.
You Were Never Really Here
You Were Never Really Here probably isn't on your radar, but it should be. Joaquin Phoenix plays a traumatized veteran who tracks down missing girls. He takes on a high-profile case and finds himself involved in a conspiracy. The trailer for the film is brutal, emotional, and intense. Don't let the title fool you though. You Were Never Really Here has nothing to do with Phoenix's mockumentary I'm Still Here.
You Were Never Really Here opens on April 6.
Truth or Dare
The latest film from Blumhouse is Truth or Dare, which is about a group of friends who play "Truth or Dare," only to find out they can die if they don't tell the truth or accomplish the dare, as there are supernatural forces at play. The idea for the movie is pretty silly, but the trailer is awesome. Blumhouse has a lot more hits than misses in the horror genre, with Split, Get Out, Insidious, and The Purge all under its belt.
Truth or Dare opens on April 13.
Rampage
All video game movies don't have to be bad, right? This spring, aside from Tomb Raider, we're also getting the big screen adaptation of Rampage--a game none of us thought would ever be made into the movie. Dwayne Johnson plays Davis, a man who is best friends with a gorilla named George that is growing into a giant monster. Together, they fight other giant monsters in a big city. If you've seen the trailer, you know things get smashed and The Rock has some cool catchphrases. This is the summer blockbuster we've been waiting for.
Rampage opens on April 20.
Super Troopers 2
It's been a long time coming for Super Troopers 2, with the first trailer releasing last month. The Vermont State Troopers from the 2001 cult classic are back, but this time, they're working on a highway that's in the middle of a border dispute between the United States and Canada. The trailer is hilarious, and it's nice to see the Broken Lizard gang can still deliver comedy.
Super Troopers 2 opens on April 20.
Avengers: Infinity War
Infinity War was moved forward a week, so that means the third Avengers film will close out April. There's not a lot we need to say to sell you on this movie. It's going to be the biggest Marvel movie yet, with almost every character from the MCU movies coming together to fight the evil Thanos.
Avengers: Infinity War opens on April 27.
Bad Samaritan
If Avengers: Infinity War is sold out, and you still want to see a movie in the theater, you may want to check out Bad Samaritan, which is one part Don't Breathe, one part Rear Window, and one part Fear. In the movie, a couple of burglars, who pose as car valets, find a captive woman in one of the houses they're robbing. However, they later realize the owner of the home--played by David Tennant--is stalking them. Since his role as Kilgrave in Jessica Jones, we've been dying to see Tennant as a villain again, and the trailer for this movie is fantastic.
Bad Samaritan opens on April 27.
Deadpool 2
Josh Brolin looks amazing as Cable in Deadpool 2. It's a superhero film that doesn't take itself too seriously, even when it comes to press releases. Here's the official synopsis from Twentieth Century Fox:
After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry's hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor - finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World's Best Lover.
Deadpool 2 opens on May 18.
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Finally, closing out May is the movie that's had a few stumbles along the way: Solo. The solo Han Solo movie has had a myriad of problems during production, including the firing of original directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord, but the trailer for the movie gave fans a new hope that the movie could be good. Mainly, we're just excited to see Donald Glover as Lando.
Solo: A Star Wars Story opens on May 25.
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