Kristen Stewart's Underwater to Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman: Hollywood movies to watch out for in first half of 2020

Hollywood never disappoints. From Marvel and DC's superhero action to Robert Downey Jr playing Dr Dolittle, here are 10 promising projects to check out.
Hollywood never disappoints. From Marvel and DC's superhero action to Daniel Craig back as Agent 007, here are 10 promising projects to check out.
Hollywood never disappoints. From Marvel and DC's superhero action to Daniel Craig back as Agent 007, here are 10 promising projects to check out.
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UNDERWATER (Release Date: January 9): This Kristen Stewart-starring sci-fi horror thriller took over two years to finish as the makers didn’t want to rely solely on visual effects and went on to shoot difficult practical stunnt sequences.The 'Twilight' star is stalked at sea by a mysterious creature after an earthquake destroys her 'Underwater' lab. The movie is directed by William Eubank. (YouTube screengrab)
UNDERWATER (Release Date: January 9): This Kristen Stewart-starring sci-fi horror thriller took over two years to finish as the makers didn’t want to rely solely on visual effects and went on to shoot difficult practical stunnt sequences.The 'Twilight' star is stalked at sea by a mysterious creature after an earthquake destroys her 'Underwater' lab. The movie is directed by William Eubank. (YouTube screengrab)
BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (Release Date: January 17): Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back as Miami's favourite bromance couple. Releasing 17 years after the second part came out, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are stepping in place of Michael Bay who had directed both the former installments of the high-action cop drama. (Photo | Facebook)
BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (Release Date: January 17): Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back as Miami's favourite bromance couple. Releasing 17 years after the second part came out, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are stepping in place of Michael Bay who had directed both the former installments of the high-action cop drama. (Photo | Facebook)
DOLITTLE (Release Date: January 17): It has been nearly 20 years since the two parts of 'Dr Dolittle' starring Eddie Murphy hit the screens. However, the doctor with the unique ability to converse to beasts is all set for a reboot with none other than Robert Downey Jr on board! This year, the doc gets his animal friends onto a boat (ring any bells), sailing in search of a mythical island to find cure for an ill Queen Victoria. How about that for a plot?(Photo | Facebook)
DOLITTLE (Release Date: January 17): It has been nearly 20 years since the two parts of 'Dr Dolittle' starring Eddie Murphy hit the screens. However, the doctor with the unique ability to converse to beasts is all set for a reboot with none other than Robert Downey Jr on board! This year, the doc gets his animal friends onto a boat (ring any bells), sailing in search of a mythical island to find cure for an ill Queen Victoria. How about that for a plot?(Photo | Facebook)
BIRDS OF PREY (Release Date: February 7): The eccentric-yet fabulous Harley Quinn is back! And this time, she is bringing a whole band of bad-ass ladies with her. This Cathy Yan movie has nothing to do with 'Joker' - DC's most latest to hit the big screens. Margot Robbie's Harley join forces with with Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez) to protect the young Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco) to take on  Black Mask (Ewan McGregor) and Victor Zsasz (Chris Messina). Buckle up, people of Gotham! (Photo | Facebook)
BIRDS OF PREY (Release Date: February 7): The eccentric-yet fabulous Harley Quinn is back! And this time, she is bringing a whole band of bad-ass ladies with her. This Cathy Yan movie has nothing to do with 'Joker' - DC's most latest to hit the big screens. Margot Robbie's Harley join forces with with Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez) to protect the young Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco) to take on Black Mask (Ewan McGregor) and Victor Zsasz (Chris Messina). Buckle up, people of Gotham! (Photo | Facebook)
DIGIMON: LAST EVOLUTION KIZUNA (Release Date: February 21): Although not a Hollywood production, this Japanese animation is in the list as it is rumoured to be the last of an iconic series that has lasted over two decades as movies, TV shows and video games. All the kids have now grown-up and their camarederie with the digimons could be coming to an end as adults can't enter the Digi-world. Agumon and Taichi's final frontier is expected to be a treat for Digimon fans across the globe. (YouTube screengrab)
DIGIMON: LAST EVOLUTION KIZUNA (Release Date: February 21): Although not a Hollywood production, this Japanese animation is in the list as it is rumoured to be the last of an iconic series that has lasted over two decades as movies, TV shows and video games. All the kids have now grown-up and their camarederie with the digimons could be coming to an end as adults can't enter the Digi-world. Agumon and Taichi's final frontier is expected to be a treat for Digimon fans across the globe. (YouTube screengrab)
A QUIET PLACE II (Release Date: April 6):   After the smashing success of its first part, 'A Quiet Place - Part II' is preparing for theatrical release with the creatures that hunt by sound coming back to get the survivours. The film will follow Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) as she struggles theough the post-apocalyptic world with her three children including an infant. Directed by 'The Office' fame John Krasinski, the movie's production had started in July 2019 and was completed in September.  (YouTube screengrab)
A QUIET PLACE II (Release Date: April 6): After the smashing success of its first part, 'A Quiet Place - Part II' is preparing for theatrical release with the creatures that hunt by sound coming back to get the survivours. The film will follow Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) as she struggles theough the post-apocalyptic world with her three children including an infant. Directed by 'The Office' fame John Krasinski, the movie's production had started in July 2019 and was completed in September. (YouTube screengrab)
NO TIME TO DIE (Release Date: April 8): By the look of it Daniel Craig is all set to give hardcore fans a vintage action feast in his final outing as Agent 007. This is the fifth time that Craig essays the role of James Bond. He started off with 'Casino Royale' in 2006, and followed it up with 'Quantum Of Solace' (2008), 'Skyfall' (2012) and 'Spectre' (2015). Rami Malek makes a sinsiter appearance as the villain of the piece, Safin. (YouTube screengrab)
NO TIME TO DIE (Release Date: April 8): By the look of it Daniel Craig is all set to give hardcore fans a vintage action feast in his final outing as Agent 007. This is the fifth time that Craig essays the role of James Bond. He started off with 'Casino Royale' in 2006, and followed it up with 'Quantum Of Solace' (2008), 'Skyfall' (2012) and 'Spectre' (2015). Rami Malek makes a sinsiter appearance as the villain of the piece, Safin. (YouTube screengrab)
BLACK WIDOW (Release Date: April 30): Scarlett Johansson is back as the 'Black Widow', arguably one of Marvel's most popular characters, but this time with its own film. After the heroic end in 'Avengers: Endgame', Johanson dons the Black Widow suit one more time to take us through the origin of the character. (YouTube screengrab)
BLACK WIDOW (Release Date: April 30): Scarlett Johansson is back as the 'Black Widow', arguably one of Marvel's most popular characters, but this time with its own film. After the heroic end in 'Avengers: Endgame', Johanson dons the Black Widow suit one more time to take us through the origin of the character. (YouTube screengrab)
FAST & FURIOUS 9 (Release Date: May 22):We are going to see a 10th part of the Fast series, which is likely to end the franchise and this one is expected to open the plot for it.According to reports, the filming of the film is finished in November, 2019 and editing works are going on. It is also rumored that Latin American Singer Ozuna has been roped in to join Dominic Toretto's family this time. (Photo | Facebook)
FAST & FURIOUS 9 (Release Date: May 22):We are going to see a 10th part of the Fast series, which is likely to end the franchise and this one is expected to open the plot for it.According to reports, the filming of the film is finished in November, 2019 and editing works are going on. It is also rumored that Latin American Singer Ozuna has been roped in to join Dominic Toretto's family this time. (Photo | Facebook)
WONDER WOMAN 1984 (Release Date: June 5):  The trailer of 2017's 'Wonder Woman,' sequel sees the return of the Israeli actor and model Gal Gadot as Diana Prince during the mid-1980s, decades after her heroics in the first film, which was set during World War First. Fans will also get to meet Maxwell Lord in the role of Pedro Pascal, a shrewd businessman with close ties to the Justice League in the comics. 'The Amazons' (a race of immortal super-women) are also set to return as the trailer shows their utopian island several times. (Photo | Facebook)
WONDER WOMAN 1984 (Release Date: June 5): The trailer of 2017's 'Wonder Woman,' sequel sees the return of the Israeli actor and model Gal Gadot as Diana Prince during the mid-1980s, decades after her heroics in the first film, which was set during World War First. Fans will also get to meet Maxwell Lord in the role of Pedro Pascal, a shrewd businessman with close ties to the Justice League in the comics. 'The Amazons' (a race of immortal super-women) are also set to return as the trailer shows their utopian island several times. (Photo | Facebook)

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