20 Movies You Can’t Miss This Summer
The movie theater is the perfect place to unwind and cool off in the warmer months, and with so many great movies set to be released in the summer of 2017, you might find yourself at the theater more often than you ever imagined.
Whether you'd prefer to see a movie with your children, or would like to see something suited only for adults, there is at least one fantastic summer movie on this list for you.
Here we've ranked the top 20 movies to watch this summer.
20. Transformers: The Last Knight
Release date: June 23, 2017
Humans and Transformers are at war in the latest installment of the franchise, which sees Mark Wahlberg return as Cade Yeager. The film is directed by Michael Bay, so you can expect there to be at least one explosion.
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19. Emoji Movie: Express Yourself
Release date: July 28, 2017
A movie about emojis seems like a no-brainer in our tech-saturated world, and now it exists. The Emoji Movie sees multi-expressional Gene embarking on an “app-venture” through a smartphone, facing off against a danger that threatens all emoji-kind.
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Or learn more about the Emoji Movie: Express Yourself here.
18. Despicable Me 3
Release date: June 30, 2017
The latest film in the Despicable Me series (not counting the Minions movie) sees Gru and his adopted family return to face off against a new villain, voiced by Trey Parker. We expect adorable, hilarious antics to follow.
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Or learn more about Despicable Me 3 here.
17. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Release date: May 12, 2017
The story of King Arthur is not a new one, but director Guy Ritchie is sure to throw his own Tarantino-esque twist on it. The latest retelling of the classic story stars Charlie Hunnam of the popular Sons of Anarchy series.
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Or learn more about King Arthur here.
16. Detroit
Release date: August 4, 2017
Directed by Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow, Detroit is set against the city’s 1967 riots. A period crime drama starring John Bodega, Anthony Mackie and John Krasinski, it’ll debut on the 50th anniversary of the Detroit riots.
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Or learn more about Detroit here.
15. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Release date: May 26, 2017
By now, you know what to expect from a Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Johnny Depp, of course, returns as Jack Sparrow in this latest nautical pirate adventure, which also features Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Orlando Bloom and Kaya Scodelario.
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Or learn more about Pirates of the Caribbean here.
14. The Beguiled
Release date: June 23, 2017
Based on Thomas P. Cullinan’s novel, The Beguiled follows a girls’ school in Virginia who have decided to shelter a Union soldier during the Civil War. It stars Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning and Kirsten Dunst.
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13. Snatched
Release date: May 12, 2017
Snatched stars Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn as a mother and daughter on an ill-fated South American vacation. While things go terribly awry for them, laughter is certain for the audience.
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12. The House
Release date: June 30, 2017
Starring comedy heavy-weights Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler, The House follows a dad and mom and their friends as they start an illegal casino in a basement to fund their daughter’s college fund.
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11. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Release date: July 21, 2017
Based on a series of graphic novels, this sci-fi action adventure film follows special operatives on a mission to a utopian city called Alpha. Dark forces threaten Alpha as those operatives race to save the city.
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Or learn more about Valerian here.
10. Rough Night
Release date: June 16, 2017
After a male stripper ends up dead during a wild bachelorette weekend, five friends are forced to embark on a crazy mission to cover it up. This raunchy, R-rated comedy stars Scarlett Johansson, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer, Zoe Kravitz and Kate McKinnon.
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Or learn more about Rough Night here.
9. The Dark Tower
Release date: August 4, 2017
A gunslinger roams an alternative Old West whilst searching for the Man in Black in this Stephen King adaptation. The Dark Tower stars Matthew McConaughey, Idris Elba, Abbey Lee and Katheryn Winnick.
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Or learn more about Dark Tower here.
8. War for the Planet of the Apes
Release date: July 14, 2017
The latest installation in the Planet of the Apes franchise sees Caesar and his ape army facing off against the Colonel (portrayed by Woody Harrelson) and his army of humans.
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Or learn more about War for the Planet of the Apes here.
7. Dunkirk
Release date: July 21, 2017
Christopher Nolan’s first war film will tell the infamous World War II story of Dunkirk in 1940. Surrounded by German forces, Allied soldiers are forced to evacuate during the early days of the war — resulting in a fierce battle.
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6. The Mummy
Release date: June 9, 2017
Set to kick off a reboot of the Universal Monsters universe, The Mummy sees an ancient Egyptian evil reawakened in our modern-day world. Sofia Boutella stars as the ancient queen, rounding out a cast that includes Tom Cruise, Annabelle Wallis and Russell Crowe.
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5. Spider-Man: Homecoming
Release date: July 7, 2017
Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker in the latest Spider-Man movie. Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter attempts to return to his normal, everyday routine — only to be foiled by the rise of the Vulture.
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4. Baby Driver
Release date: June 28, 2017
Baby Driver sees a young getaway driver forced by a crime boss to take part in an ill-fated heist. This film is sure to be interesting, as every action in the film is synchronized to the beat of songs on the protagonist’s iPod.
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3. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Release date: May 5, 2017
This action-packed sci-fi sequel follows the Guardians as they try to unravel the mysteries behind Peter Quill’s parentage, all set to the music of Awesome Mixtape #2. Chris Pratt returns as Quill, and the movie also stars Vin Diesel and Sylvester Stallone. or click the right arrow.
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Or learn more about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 here.
2. Alien: Covenant
Release date: May 19, 2017
Among iconic horror movie monsters, Ridley Scott’s alien rank pretty high on the list. The latest addition to the franchise, Alien: Covenant sees the crew of a colony ship bound for an uncharted paradise — which, in true Ridley Scott fashion, turns out to be a dark and dangerous planet.
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1. Wonder Woman
Release date: June 2, 2017
Seventy-five years after her comic book debut, Woman Woman is finally getting her first standalone movie and origin story. Gal Gadot stars as the Amazonian warrior and princess of DC lore in her attempts to bring an early end to World War I.
Learn more about Wonder Woman here.