The biggest franchises are returning to cinemas this summer.
This summer, the biggest franchises are back on the big screen. From sci-fi and superheroes to comedy, adventure and YA favourites, five powerhouse titles are set to keep audiences coming back to cinemas all summer long.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Releasing November 19.
One of the biggest young adult franchises in cinema history returns to the big screen with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, expanding the world of Panem with a new story set years before Katniss Everdeen’s journey. Ranked as the second-highest-grossing young adult franchise of all time, behind only Harry Potter, The Hunger Games has built a passionate global fanbase through its high-stakes storytelling, unforgettable characters and distinctive cinematic world. Sunrise on the Reaping takes audiences back to the 50th Hunger Games and the story of a young Haymitch Abernathy, giving long-time fans the chance to discover a defining chapter in the franchise’s history while introducing a new generation to Panem.
Focker In-Law
Releasing November 26.
The Fockers are back, bringing their unmistakable awkward, chaotic humour to the big screen. As the highest-grossing comedy franchise of all time, the series has spent decades winning over audiences with memorable characters, endlessly quotable moments and hilarious family dynamics. Focker In-Law brings a fresh twist to the mix, with Ariana Grande joining the cast as a new face in the franchise, alongside the familiar characters audiences know and love. Blending nostalgia with a new generation of comedy, the Fockers’ return is set to be one of the summer’s biggest feel-good crowd pleasers.
Avengers: Doomsday
Releasing December 17.
Few franchises can rival the scale, anticipation and box office pedigree of the Avengers. With Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame both ranking among the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time, the franchise has proven its ability to turn a film release into a true cultural event. Now, Avengers: Doomsday is set to bring audiences back together for the next epic chapter, with Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom and a huge ensemble of fan-favourite characters joining the action. With years of storytelling converging on the big screen, Doomsday has all the ingredients of a must-see cultural moment, built for opening weekend excitement, packed cinemas and the kind of shared audience reaction only a blockbuster of this scale can deliver.
Dune: Part Three
Releasing December 17.
The next chapter in the world’s highest-grossing sci-fi book adaptation franchise of all time returns to cinemas this summer, with Dune: Part Three set to cap off Denis Villeneuve’s epic trilogy. Following the scale and spectacle of the first two films, the final instalment arrives with huge momentum as audiences return to Arrakis for one last chapter. With an expanding global fanbase and a reputation for immersive storytelling and breathtaking visuals, Dune: Part Three is set to deliver a fitting finale to one of modern cinema’s biggest franchises and another major event built to be experienced on the biggest screen possible.
Jumanji: Open World
Releasing December 26.
The Jumanji franchise has already proven itself as a December powerhouse, delivering the perfect mix of comedy, action and adventure for audiences over the summer holidays. Both Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level rank among the top 10 highest-grossing December releases of all time, cementing the franchise as a proven summer favourite during one of cinema’s biggest periods. Now, Jumanji: Open World is set to take audiences back into the game for another larger-than-life adventure, bringing the humour, high-stakes action and escapism that have become synonymous with the series. With broad appeal across a wide range of audiences, Jumanji is perfectly positioned to be one of the summer’s standout cinematic adventures.