SCREENTALK MOVIE PLANNER
APRIL - JUNE 2018
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR An entire universe. Once and for all Every Con has its Pros
OCEAN’S 8
The world is not only for humans
2.0
A QUIET PLACE If they hear you, they hunt you
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MEGA BLOCKBUSTERS
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
APRIL
3D/4DX/IMAX
The Avengers have been torn apart following the events of Captain America: Civil War. When evil Thanos arrives on Earth to collect the ‘Infinity Stones’ for a gauntlet that will allow him to bend reality to his will, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers must join forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy to battle their most powerful enemy yet - before his onslaught of destruction puts an end to the universe.
2.0 (TAMIL)
APRIL
ACTION/ADVENTURE/FANTASY
3D
2.0 is an Indian film written and directed by S. Shankar, and produced by Subaskaran Allirajah. This will be the first Indian film directly shot in 3D with an estimated budget of USD$70 million – the most expensive Indian film made to date. The movie serves as a sequel to the 2010 Tamil film Enthiran, and features Rajinikanth reprising the roles of Dr. Vaseegaran and Chitti, alongside Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson.
The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Chadwick Boseman, Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddleston.
2.0 also has a huge dose of VFX effects - considered the major highlight of the film, and will release in 15 languages (worldwide).
DEADPOOL 2
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY
ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
MAY IMAX
After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfil 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 flavour finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of ‘World’s Best Lover’. The film is directed by David and stars Ryan Reynolds (in the title role).
*Movie release dates are subject to change
ACTION/ADVENTURE/FANTASY
JUNE
3D/IMAX
The film will be the second Star Wars anthology film, following the 2016 film Star Wars: Rogue One. It is a stand-alone installment, set prior to the events of the original 1977 film, and explores the adventures of a young Han Solo. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes. Directed by Ron Howard, the film stars Alden Ehrenreich as Solo, alongside Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover and Thandie Newton.
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MAXI BLOCKBUSTERS
A QUIET PLACE
DRAMA/HORROR/THRILLER
APRIL
BLACKMAIL (HINDI) DRAMA/COMEDY
APRIL
An American supernatural horror film where a family of four must navigate their lives in silence after mysterious creatures that hunt by sound threaten their survival. If they hear you, they hunt you. The film - directed by John Krasinski, stars John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.
An upcoming Indian language black comedy drama film where a man finds his wife in bed with another man, and so the downward spiral begins. Co-produced and directed by Abhinay Deo and produced under the banner T-Series, the film stars Irrfan Khan and Kirti Kulhari.
SUBMERGENCE
OCEAN’S 8
DRAMA/ROMANCE/THRILLER
APRIL
ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER
JUNE
Criminal mastermind Debbie Ocean and seven other female thieves try to pull off the heist of the century at New York’s annual Met Gala. Their target - a necklace that’s worth more than $150 million. The film features Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway.
INCREDIBLES 2
RACE 3 (HINDI)
JUNE
3D/IMAX
Elastigirl is out fighting crime and campaigning for the return of supers, while Mr. Incredible remains at home watching their children Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack. However, in this sequel to the 2004 film, they - along with Frozone, will have to battle a new villain with a sinister plot.
*Movie release dates are subject to change
ACTION/THRILLER
JUNE
An upcoming Indian Hindi-language film directed by Remo D’Souza and produced under Tips Films & Salman Khan films. It is the sequel to the 2013 film Race 2 and the third installment of the Race film series. The film stars Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Bobby Deol.
APRIL
3D/IMAX
Primatologist Davis Okoye shares an unbreakable bond with George - an intelligent albino gorilla who has been in his care most of its life. But, a mysterious genetic experiment mutates this once gentle ape into an enormous creature who destroys everything in his path.
JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
Clinging to life in a cell in Africa, James is brutally interrogated by jihadist fighters. Worlds away, Danielle prepares to descend into the Arctic Sea. Facing lifeor-death ordeals, they must rely on their deep emotional connection. The film stars Alicia Vikander and James McAvoy.
ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE
RAMPAGE
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
JUNE IMAX
Four years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, Owen and Claire return to the island of Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs from a volcano that’s about to erupt. They soon encounter terrifying new breeds of gigantic dinos and uncover a conspiracy.
SANJU (HINDI)
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA
JUNE
This Indian biographical drama film is written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film stars Tabu, Anushka Sharma, Ranbir Kapoor, and is based on the controversial life of actor Sanjay Dutt - his film career, jail sentence and personal life.
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MINI BLOCKBUSTERS
PLOEY: YOU NEVER FLY ALONE
APRIL
ACTS OF VIOLENCE
APRIL
I KILL GIANTS
APRIL
ANIMATION
ACTION/DRAMA
DRAMA/FANTASY/THRILLER
A plover chick has not learned to fly when his family migrates in the fall. He must survive the arctic winter, vicious enemies and himself in order to be reunited with his beloved one next spring.
Three Midwestern brothers, a crime lord, and an incorruptible cop are on a deadly collision course when the youngest brother’s fiancée is kidnapped by human traffickers. The film stars Bruce Willis.
Barbara escapes the realities of life by retreating into a fantasy world to fight evil giants. With help from a new friend and a school counselor, Barbara soon learns to face her fears and battle the giants.
PARMANU: APRIL THE STORY OF POKHRAN (HINDI)
BEYOND THE CLOUDS (HINDI)
A look at India’s first confidential nuclear test series at Pokhran lead by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, during the time of PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s tenure. The film stars John Abraham and Diana Penty.
When on the run from the cops, Amir finds his estranged sister Tara, who in a bid to protect her brother lands in jail. The film dwells on the adoration of love, life and nuanced human relationships.
Two hit men take on a high risk mission for a mysterious employer and a large paycheck. Along the way they encounter a woman who may be more involved in their mission than they had realized.
102 NOT OUT (HINDI)
YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE
ACTION/DRAMA
I FEEL PRETTY COMEDY
MAY
DRAMA/FAMILY
COMEDY
APRIL
MAY
TERMINAL MAY
DRAMA/THRILLER
DRAMA/MYSTERY/THRILLER
MAY
A woman struggling with insecurity wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. The film stars Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams and Emily Ratajkowski.
The film revolves around a 102-year-old man trying to break the record of being the oldest person in the world - which is currently held by a Chinese Man. Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor star in lead roles.
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, his nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered.
RAAZI (HINDI)
SICARIO 2: SOLDADO
SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO
ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER
MAY
An Indian periodic thriller which is an adaptation of Harinder Sikka’s novel ‘Calling Sehmat’, about a Kashmiri spy married to a Pakistani man during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
*Movie release dates are subject to change
ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA
JUNE
The drug war on the US-Mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border. To fight the war, federal agent Matt Graver re-teams with the mercurial Alejandro.
JUNE
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/FAMILY
The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history - Sgt. Stubby, and the enduring bonds he forged with his brothers-in-arms in the trenches of World War I.
TENTATIVE MOVIE RELEASE SCHEDULE - Q2 2018 RELEASE DATE
APRIL 5
APRIL 6
APRIL 12
APRIL 19
APRIL 20
MOVIE TITLE
GENRE
CAMERA (ARABIC)
TBC
PLOEY: YOU NEVER FLY ALONE
ANIMATION
A QUIET PLACE
DRAMA/HORROR/THRILLER
ACT OF VIOLENCE
ACTION/DRAMA
10 X 10
THRILLER
MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/FAMILY
I KILL GIANTS
DRAMA/FANTASY/THRILLER
CHAPPAQUIDDICK
DRAMA/HISTORY/THRILLER
BLACK WATER
ACTION
PARMANU: THE STORY OF POKHRAN (HINDI)
ACTION/DRAMA/HISTORY
BLACKMAIL (HINDI)
COMEDY
RAMPAGE
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
MY PURE LAND (HINDI)
DRAMA/THRILLER
TRUTH OR DARE
HORROR/THRILLER
TAXI 5
ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
SUBMERGENCE
DRAMA/ROMANCE/THRILLER
SAMAKA WA SENARA (ARABIC)
TBC
UNSANE
HORROR/THRILLER
OVERBOARD
COMEDY/ROMANCE
BACKSTABBING FOR BEGINNERS
DRAMA/HISTORY/THRILLER
TULLY
COMEDY
A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN
ACTION/BIOGRAPHY/CRIME
BEYOND THE CLOUDS (HINDI)
DRAMA/FAMILY
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
APRIL 26
HEIDI
ADVENTURE/FAMILY
FINDING YOUR FEET
COMEDY/DRAMA/ROMANCE
APRIL 27
2.0 (TAMIL)
ACTION/ADVENTURE/FANTASY
TERMINAL
DRAMA/THRILLER
I FEEL PRETTY
COMEDY
BEIRUT
DRAMA/THRILLER
MAY 3
MAY 4
MAY 10
MAY 11
MAY 17
MAY 24
MAY 31
JUNE 7
JUNE 14
JUNE 15 JUNE 21
JUNE 28
JUNE 29
102 NOT OUT (HINDI)
COMEDY
ISLE OF DOGS
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
LIFE OF THE PARTY
COMEDY
ACTION POINT
COMEDY
PREY
HORROR/THRILLER
YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE
DRAMA/MYSTERY/THRILLER
HAUROUB MOUFAJEE (ARABIC)
TBC
RAAZI (HINDI)
ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER
DEADPOOL 2
ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
KURSK
DRAMA/HISTORY
NOUS WA JAWAZAH (ARABIC)
TBC
THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE
ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
BOONIE BEARS: THE BIG TOP SECRET
ANIMATION
KINGS
CRIME/DRAMA/ROMANCE
SHOW DOGS
ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAMILY
BLACK 47
DRAMA
THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF THE FAKIR
DRAMA
OCEAN’S 8
ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER
JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
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ACTION
DOWNRANGE
THRILLER
TAG
COMEDY
SUPERFLY
ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA
INCREDIBLES 2
ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE
ADRIFT
DRAMA/ROMANCE
THE MESSAGE
FAMILY
RACE 3 (HINDI)
ACTION/THRILLER
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY
ACTION/ADVENTURE/FAMILY
IDEAL HOME
COMEDY/DRAMA
SCICARIO 2: SOLDADO
ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA
VALLEY GIRL
COMEDY/MUSICAL/ROMANCE
SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/FAMILY
SANJU (HINDI)
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA
*Movie release dates are subject to change
FORMAT
3D/IMAX
3D/4DX/IMAX
3D
IMAX
IMAX
3D/IMAX
premium
content
darkened
auditorium
captive cinema
audience
turns audiences
into customers
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