There’s nearly a remake, reboot or sequel every week at the movies in 2017.
Here’s the proof…
So much so that were getting pretty much one a week.
Anna Foerster is in the directors chair this time around.
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Vin Diesel resurrects Xander Cage following the box office disappointment that wasxXx 2back in 2005.
This is it, were promised.
Anderson is directing again with Ali Larter also back for one last battle.
February
Oh, you know.
Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan return to indulge in hanky spanky panky.
Kim Basinger has joined the cast this time, andGlengarry Glen Ross James Foley is the new director.
The third film in the series follows in February 2018.
Then reboot/belated sequel of/toThe Ring.
Its already been bounced around the schedules a bit, mind…
This is more like it.
Keanu Reeves returns in the sequel to one of the best action movies of recent years.
A spin-off fromThe Lego Movie, that gives Will Arnetts priceless take on Batman his own film.
Chris McKay, who co-directedThe Lego Moviewith Chris Miller and Phil Lord, has taken charge for this one.
Unquestionably, theTrainspottingfollow-up is the one thats got us the most interested.
Danny Boyle returns to direct in whats set to be a loose adaptation of Irvine Welshs book,Porno.
Ewan McGregor, Ewan Bremner, Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller all return.
Theres a toilet in this one too.
Also known asWolverine 3,Logansees Hugh Jackman taken on his most famous role for the final time.
Even beforeDeadpool,Loganhas been aiming for its R-rating, and James Mangold returns followingThe Wolverineto direct this one.
Bill Condon is directing.
Expect a huge hit.
Lionsgate is eyeing a new franchise and many sequels with its big screen reboot of the Power Rangers.
The new film features Elizabeth Banks and Bryan Cranson amongst its cast, andProject Almanacs Dean Israelite is directing.
Controversy hasnt been far away from Rupert Sanders U.S. remake ofGhost in the Shell.
The new film stars Scarlett Johansson, with Michael Wincott and Juliette Binoche in support.
Kelly Asbury, who directed the likes ofShrek 2andGnomeo & Juliet, has overseen this one.
Zach Braff directs this remake of the 1979 heist comedy.
George Burns headlined the original.
Scott is planning two further sequels.
Javier Bardem takes on the role of the villainous Salazar.
Alicia Silverstone has signed up to feature too.
Alex Kurtzman directs here, with Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella and Russell Crowe all in the cast.
We all know the drill by now, right?
The early highlight from the promos this time, though, isnt him or the yellow critters in dungarees.
Rather, the promise of Trey Parkers villain.
Were expectingMinions 2to be announced in due course, incidentally.
July
Hmmm.
Owen Wilson is back to lead the voice cast.
Expect more jump scares, withLights Outs David F. Sandberg tackling directorial duties.
Slightly delayed but still firmly on its way is the sequel toKingsman: The Secret Service.
Taron Egerton is also back as Eggsy, as is, most improbably, Colin Firth as Harry Hart.
Director Breck Eisner has one strong remake to his name, with his take onThe Crazies.
Hes now been charged with the long-mooted reboot ofFriday The 13th, thats been penned byPrisoners Aaron Guzikowski.
Its, for those following the series, the 13th movie in the franchise.
Its unlikely to be calledFriday The 13th 13, though.
Thats all weve got so far.
Rising from the grave with an eighth movie,Sawis back in cinemas this Halloween.
This is the inevitable reboot, with a Roman numeral nowhere near its title.
Tobin Bell hasnt been confirmed to return, but is widely expected to.
Promisingly, the Spierig brothers, who made the excellent and little-seen Predestinationare directing.
More movies are no doubt planned.
A bit mysterious this one, so far.
But now, Paramount has an IMAXCloverfieldmovie on the roster for October.
Its said to be a road movie this time, albeit one with Mark Ruffalos Hulk.
Were promised itll be a bit lighter this time.
Warner Bros. will be hoping so…
Should be fun, this.
Long marked on our calendar, this one…
The film, as withBad Dads, is being fasttracked.
We suspect itll be a fitting tribute, though.
The year closes out with the reboot/belated sequel of/toJumanji.
Dwayne Johnson is headlining, and has promised a film that honours the original.
Hes joined by Karen Gillan, Jack Black and Kevin Hart.
Dont be surprised if more sequels follow.
Bad Dads:the spin-off from 2015s comedy breakout hitBad Moms.
Expect it to be slipped out during a school holiday on the quiet.
Jennifer Jason Leigh and Bella Thorne are starring, and the reboot is landing in the U.S. in June.
No UK date has been announced.