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Hollywood releases: This is why 2021 is the year of superhero franchises aka DC and MCU movies!

While the headliners - DC and Marvel - stick to some famous franchisees with Wonder Woman, Black Panther and Thor, they also don’t shy away from ushering in a new team. Even Sony edges in with a few big-budget releases. We give you the nine films that should be on your must-watch list. 
While the headliners - DC and Marvel - stick to some famous franchisees with Wonder Woman, Black Panther and Thor, they also don’t shy away from ushering in a new team. Even Sony edges in with a few big-budget releases. We give you the nine films that should be on your must-watch list.
While the headliners - DC and Marvel - stick to some famous franchisees with Wonder Woman, Black Panther and Thor, they also don’t shy away from ushering in a new team. Even Sony edges in with a few big-budget releases. We give you the nine films that should be on your must-watch list.
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'Wonder Woman 1984' by DC: Diana returns as Wonder Woman as she takes the audience on an unforgettable journey to 1984. Yes, this is the Cold War, and the Amazonian warrior has much on her hands—tackling a media mogul and also a friend-turned-enemy. At the same time, the woman in the golden armour reunites with her lost love. (Photo | Facebook)
'Wonder Woman 1984' by DC: Diana returns as Wonder Woman as she takes the audience on an unforgettable journey to 1984. Yes, this is the Cold War, and the Amazonian warrior has much on her hands—tackling a media mogul and also a friend-turned-enemy. At the same time, the woman in the golden armour reunites with her lost love. (Photo | Facebook)
'Morbius' by Sony: This is Sony’s second foray into superheroes, borrowing from the Marvel Universe. Starring Jared Leto as Michael Morbius alongside Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal and Tyrese Gibson, this dark film is a watch if you love all things vampire and, naturally, blood and gore. (Photo | YouTube screengrab)
'Morbius' by Sony: This is Sony’s second foray into superheroes, borrowing from the Marvel Universe. Starring Jared Leto as Michael Morbius alongside Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal and Tyrese Gibson, this dark film is a watch if you love all things vampire and, naturally, blood and gore. (Photo | YouTube screengrab)
'Black Widow' by Marvel: Ever since Captain America: Civil War, Natasha Romanoff has more often than not piqued the audience’s curiosity. Finally here is a full-blown film that gives glimpses to her disturbing past. She has to tide over broken relationships, bad career choices and a path of pain before becoming an Avenger. (Photo | YouTube screengrab)
'Black Widow' by Marvel: Ever since Captain America: Civil War, Natasha Romanoff has more often than not piqued the audience’s curiosity. Finally here is a full-blown film that gives glimpses to her disturbing past. She has to tide over broken relationships, bad career choices and a path of pain before becoming an Avenger. (Photo | YouTube screengrab)
'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' by Sony: While the first instalment did not exactly get rave reviews, Tom Hardy’s Venom got the box office ringing, and how. This anti-hero Marvel character is all set to wreak more havoc in the lives of people around him. The best part? He loves it, and the audience loves him. (Photo | YouTube screengrab)
'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' by Sony: While the first instalment did not exactly get rave reviews, Tom Hardy’s Venom got the box office ringing, and how. This anti-hero Marvel character is all set to wreak more havoc in the lives of people around him. The best part? He loves it, and the audience loves him. (Photo | YouTube screengrab)
'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' by Marvel: Though everything about this film is very hush-hush, we know that the story is about friends-turned-enemies—The Mandarin, the mentor and Shang-Chi, the disciple. If wizardry, magic, dragons and more are your thing, then this is the movie for you. (Twitter Photo)
'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' by Marvel: Though everything about this film is very hush-hush, we know that the story is about friends-turned-enemies—The Mandarin, the mentor and Shang-Chi, the disciple. If wizardry, magic, dragons and more are your thing, then this is the movie for you. (Twitter Photo)
'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' by Marvel: With Tony Stark dead, the Marvel Cinematic Universe needed a worthy flagbearer. Who better than Benedict Cumberbatch’s Dr Strange? Almost a newbie, the suave doctor with the key to parallel realities has become the superhero franchise’s most important player. (Photo | YouTube screengrab)
'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' by Marvel: With Tony Stark dead, the Marvel Cinematic Universe needed a worthy flagbearer. Who better than Benedict Cumberbatch’s Dr Strange? Almost a newbie, the suave doctor with the key to parallel realities has become the superhero franchise’s most important player. (Photo | YouTube screengrab)
'Black Panther II' by Marvel: How can there be a Black Panther 2 without King T’Challa? Even as fan theories fly thick and fast, it remains to be seen how the makers phase out the iconic Chadwick Boseman and who can be worthy of him as the new ruler of Wakanda. (Screengrab)
'Black Panther II' by Marvel: How can there be a Black Panther 2 without King T’Challa? Even as fan theories fly thick and fast, it remains to be seen how the makers phase out the iconic Chadwick Boseman and who can be worthy of him as the new ruler of Wakanda. (Screengrab)
'Thor: Love and Thunder' by Marvel: Everyone loves Thor. Even Thor loves Thor. But it’s high time the Lord of Thunder got a competitor. And who best to provide such a competition than filmmaker Taika Waititi as he introduces the female Thor? Yes, you heard that right. The hammer will get a new mistress in Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster.
'Thor: Love and Thunder' by Marvel: Everyone loves Thor. Even Thor loves Thor. But it’s high time the Lord of Thunder got a competitor. And who best to provide such a competition than filmmaker Taika Waititi as he introduces the female Thor? Yes, you heard that right. The hammer will get a new mistress in Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster.
'The Eternals' by Marvel: The Avengers have killed Thanos. Now new heroes are needed to save the world from the Deviants. Enter the Eternals—ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. They are forced to step out of the shadows due to an unexpected threat. It will be good to see the likes of Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek and Kit Harrington join hands for this. ( Photo | Marvel Twitter )
'The Eternals' by Marvel: The Avengers have killed Thanos. Now new heroes are needed to save the world from the Deviants. Enter the Eternals—ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. They are forced to step out of the shadows due to an unexpected threat. It will be good to see the likes of Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek and Kit Harrington join hands for this. ( Photo | Marvel Twitter )
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