The Academy Awards are over. They were mediocre as far as production but Parasite won Best Picture and Bong Joon-ho won Best Directing which was all I desired. But a new year in cinema is upon us! Here’s what I’m looking forward to in 2020!

Wonder Woman 1984: I was genuinely surprised by the first film. It was a brief sign that maybe the tide was beginning to turn for DC. While I thought the third act was nothing special and perhaps even a little contrary to some of Wonder Woman‘s overarching themes, I’m still looking forward to Patty Jenkins’ and Gal Gadot’s second entry in the Wonder Woman saga. Between the retro ’84 aesthetic and Kristen Wiig as Cheetah, I’ll be surprised if this movie doesn’t at least entertain for the majority of its run time.

The Invisible Man: I’m not sure what to expect from this movie. It has the potential to be a fascinating exploration about the trauma left in the wake of abusive relationships. The trailer certainly seems to indicate the same. However, the original work by H.G. Wells characterizes Griffin (the titular Invisible Man) as someone slowly becoming unhinged through his life experiences. Will this film be a bold take on abusive relationships, or will take a route similar to Joker where the villain is a tragic creation of his society and circumstances? I hope it is the former…

The New Mutants: This movie is on here for no other reason than I’ve waited… and waited… and waited. I love the X-Men, despite their lackluster film history. This film has had production woes, their production company then changed hands from Fox to Disney, and the release date has been pushed back several times. But check out Wolfsbane and Magik.

The French Dispatch: So it’s Wes Anderson… doing Wes Anderson stuff. I’ll laugh, and reflect fondly on Bill Murray’s versatility.

Emma: I would not consider myself a fan of Jane Austen. I can appreciate Pride and Prejudice, but I never felt inclined to devour her bibliography the way I have Charles Dickens. But Emma looks very dry, and very funny. Bill Nighy looks like he’s having a blast chewing scenery.

The King’s Man: 2020 (like 2019, 2018, 2017…) is the the year for sequels, prequels, and spin offs. Franchises rule the day. I’ve written about The Kingsman franchise before on ThePilgrimGeek. I dig its style, its humor, and its deliberate yet lighthearted engagement with the super agent legacy of the likes of James Bond. The King’s Man is a shoe-in for my 2020 list. Did I mention the villain is Rasputin!?

Free Guy: Sometimes I’m interested in a flick because of its cast, despite a shaky premise. The trailer for Free Guy really says it all. Not something I’ll run to the box office for on opening weekend, but a mid-week matinee? Sure. Also Taika Waititi has a role. Enough for me.

Bill & Ted Face the Music: There is not official trailer as of this posting. But there is a Super Bowl ad for Walmart. How much explanation does this sequel really need?

Wendy: Peter Pan is one of my favorite stories of all time. This interpretation has my curiosity. Captain Hook and his crew look less like pirates and more like lost fisherman, which is intriguing in its own right.

Trolls World Tour: I did not see Trolls. I am still not sure I want to see Trolls. But Trolls World Tour? I am down. First and foremost, I want to see Trolls World Tour because my favorite podcasters and content creators trolled their way into the movie. Read that story from Vanity Fair here. That put the movie on my list right away because I love everything the McElroys touch, even bit cameos in movies with Justin Timberlake. I finally decided to watch the trailer this past week. Metal Trolls conquering the world. This would be a great opportunity to add Steel Panther’s “Death To All But Metal” to the official sound track, but I have my doubts. Rock on.

What are you looking forward to in 2020? Which ones on this list look like garbage? Did I miss any important films in 2020? Comment below or shoot me an email!