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With 2016 coming to a close, Twitter is raving about what 2017 will bring, particularly in the movie department. From light-hearted animation (“Despicable Me 2”) to dramas with a hint of thrill (“A Cure for Wellness”), there’s something for everyone next season.
ENTITY sneaked a peek at the big screen for 2017 and came up with a list of must-see favorites. Here are seven movies coming out next year, all starring strong female leads.
Disney has stolen our hearts yet again with the upcoming release of “Beauty and the Beast.” Emma Watson stars as the iconic Belle, a character exuding both beauty and brains. In addition to her acting chops, Watson proves she’s got a powerful voice – we can’t stop listening to the trending audio clip of her sining “Something There.”
(We’re also excited for Watson’s film The Circle which encourages women to pursue the STEM field.)
READ MORE: Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Trailer is Giving Us All the Feels (VIDEO)
From “Thor” to “Logan” to “Justice League,” it seems like there are too many superhero movies coming out in 2017 to count. Yet with “Wonder Woman” is our pick for the year with both a talented lead actress (Gal Gadot) and female director (Patty Jenkins). Gadot owns her character and is sure to prove girls do run the world, providing a voice to women and the LGBTQ community.
READ MORE: ‘Wonder Woman’ Gal Gadot Goes to War in New Trailer: ‘It Begins With Her’ (VIDEO)
America’s comedic sweetheart isn’t afraid to tell it like it is, on or off camera. Her upcoming project “Table 19” is no exception. In the film, a group of wedding goers get stuck at the loser table for a wedding reception, they join together to enjoy the party on their own terms. Think of the movie as a modern day “The Breakfast Club” with Kendrick leading the pack of misfits.
Get ready to feel all the feels with the next Star Wars installment. “Star Wars Episode VIII” stars all your favorite characters from both the new and old casts – including General (Princess) Leia, played by the late actress Carrie Fisher. Though the trailer for the film has not yet been released, catch a glimpse of the new film in the video above.
READ MORE: #WomenThatDid: Carrie Fisher
“Before I Fall” may be considered the millennial version of “Groundhog Day” with a bit of a morbid twist. “Why Him?” actress Zoey Deutch plays Samantha Kingston, a popular highschooler who is forced to relive her death everyday. The movie, which is based on a book of the same name, may jolt you out of your comfort zone and make you reevaluate how you live your life.
READ MORE: ‘Why Him?’ Star Zoey Deutch Used to Party With Llamas During the Holidays (VIDEO)
Scarlett Johansson brings Japanese magna to the Hollywood screen in “Ghost in the Shell.” In her cyborg character role of “The Major,” the actress proves that women can hold their own in science fiction action films. Yet Johannson assures audiences the movie is multidimensional, telling Empire, “This is a ride that’s not just explosive and exciting, but also curious and reflective.”
The ladies of “Pitch Perfect” are coming back for an aca-awesome third film. While there aren’t many details about the next installment, “Pitch Perfect 3” has been confirmed by Anna Kendrick and has set a release date of Dec. 2017. Hopefully we’ll be able to celebrate a successful year by hitting the theaters to see our favorite girl squad back in action!
