7 Most Anticipated Summer Movies Of 2018

Summer will be here before you know it, and that means it’s time to talk about the slew of blockbuster movies headed to the big screen in coming months. Whether you’re in the mood for a sci-fi adventure, a suspenseful heist film or a spy thriller, this lineup of movies is sure to make your summer full of fun and excitement.

Here are the most-anticipated films hitting theaters this summer.

“Avengers: Infinity War” — Robert Downey Jr., Chadwick Boseman, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo

Moviegoers came to theaters in droves as "Avengers: Infinity War" surpassed “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” as the largest opening box office weekend ever. In the new film, Earth's mightiest heroes and their allies unite to fight their most powerful enemy yet. Check out Patch's no-spoiler review of the movie.

See it in theaters: April 27, 2018

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“Deadpool 2” — Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, directed by David Leitch

Ryan Reynolds returns as the “merc with a mouth” after his original "Deadpool" film made a whopping $718 million at the box office in 2015. This time around, his shenanigans include pole dancing in a wig and high heels, as well as picking up some new skills from X-men.

The R-rated superhero movie also features Josh Brolin as a mighty villain for the second time this year (following his previous evil role in “Avengers: Infinity War”).

See it in theaters: May 18, 2018

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“Solo: A Star Wars Story” — Alden Ehrenreich, Thandie Newton, directed by Ron Howard

Our favorite space pirate made famous by Harrison Ford finally gets his very own film, which stars Alden Ehrenreich in the titular role as Hans Solo. Directed by Ron Howard, the new “Star Wars” movie portrays the early adventures of the free-spirited smuggler before joining the Rebellion, including encounters with his future copilot Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and space rogue Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover).

See it in theaters: May 25, 2018

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“Ocean’s 8” — Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, directed by Gary Ross

In this spin-off of the “Ocean’s Eleven” franchise, Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock), the estranged sister of Danny Ocean (played by George Clooney in the previous Ocean’s films), masterminds a major heist with the help of her bestie, Lou Miller (Cate Blanchett).

Together, the two partners-in-crime assemble a team of eight women, who attempt to pull off the heist of the century. Their target? A $150 million diamond necklace that will debut at the prestigious Met Gala in New York City. Expect some of the stars from the Ocean’s trilogy to make cameo appearances in the new female-driven film.

See it in theaters: June 8, 2018

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"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" — Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, directed by J. A. Bayona

The “Jurassic World” action-adventure series is back for another round of wonder, adventure and thrills with the return of familiar favorite characters and dinosaurs.

Set four years after the catastrophic events of the first film, the saga continues with Jurassic World destroyed and Isla Nublar abandoned by humans and overtaken by dinosaurs. Amid the threat of volcanic eruption, raptor expert Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and his partner-in-crime Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) will attempt to save the remaining dinosaurs roaming freely in the wild. Jeff Goldblum will reprise his iconic role Ian Malcolm.

See it in theaters: June 22, 2018

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“Ant-Man and the Wasp” — Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, directed by Peyton Reed

Paul Rudd and director Peyton Reed reunite in the sequel to their 2015 “Ant-Man.” The new film centers around Ant-Man (Rudd), who embarks on a mission to uncover secrets from the past. Joining him in the adventure is Hope van Dyne as the new superhero, the Wasp (Evangeline Lilly). We expect the latest installment to be funny, clever and exciting with an in-depth look into the Wasp's backstory.

See it in theaters: July 6, 2018

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“Mission: Impossible - Fall Out” (July 27) — Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, directed by Christopher McQuarrie

Tom Cruise returns to his iconic role as secret agent Ethan Hunt in the sixth installment of the "Mission Impossible" franchise. The new film follows agent Hunt, his IMF Team and allies as they race against time to prevent global catastrophe after a mission goes awry. Joining Cruise in the franchise is "Superman" actor Henry Cavill as formidable CIA Agent August Walker.

See it in theaters: July 27, 2018

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• Reviews of 'Tully,' 'Overboard,' And 'Bad Samaritan'
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• San Francisco's 'Westworld' Season 2 Premiere Reveals Intrigue
• Reviews of 'I Feel Pretty,' 'Super Troopers 2,' And 'Traffik'

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