Going to the movies in 2020 quickly became something of the past. The entire industry was put on hold, and then it’s release strategies turned upside down. Streaming became everything for most of the year as the studios tried to figure out how they were going to turn the movies they had yet to release around.
Disney, Universal, and Warner Brothers set a precedent last year straight to streaming releases on streaming platforms. With its release of Wonder Woman 1984, HBO Max set the industry on fire because it’s never heard of before release strategy and the announcement that all of Warner Brothers films in 2021 will be released on the platform the same day as theaters.
Netflix just announced that they will release a significant film every week of 2021, which again turned the whole industry into a frenzy. But it’s good news for you because there will be what feels like an endless supply of movies coming to streaming platforms throughout the entire year!
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Let’s have a quick look at some of the most anticipated movies coming to streaming services this year.
- “The Little Things”
This film, directed by John Lee Hancock, stars Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto, is coming straight to HBO Max in January for 30 days. A neo-noir crime psychological thrills, this one promises to be a good, whodunnit ride! HBO Max subscribers will have free access to this film starting January 29th, 2021.
- “Palmer”
Justin Timberlake makes a dramatic return in this coming of age story about an imprisoned football star trying to find his way, directed by Fisher Stevens. Look for this drama on Apple TV+ on January 29th, 2021.
- “Malcolm & Marie”
One of the first films to shoot entirely during the pandemic, this drama stars Zendaya and John David Washington and takes place in one location for the entire movie. The film is directed by Zendaya’s Euphoria co-star Sam Levinson and comes to Netflix on February 5th, 2021.
- “Coming 2 America”
The long-awaited sequel, 30 years later, to the comedy classic Coming To America starring Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall. Both of whom are reprising their original roles, this film looks to be a triumphant return to adult comedy for Eddie Murphy. Coming 2 America hits Amazon Prime Video on March 5th, 2021.
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- “Godzilla Vs. Kong”
Monster movies are back even in 2021, and Godzilla comes back with a vengeance in his final showdown against King Kong, directed by Adam Wingard. This film should be an entertaining ride thanks to Warner Brothers and hits HBO Max on March 26th, 2021.
- “Matrix 4”
Neo is back in 2021! They’re rebooting the franchise directed solely by Lana Wachowski. It promises to be a great ride with Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Jada Pinkett Smith all reprise their original roles from the first trilogy. Matrix 4 is currently in post-production and is expected to be available on HBO Max on December 22nd, 2021.
These are a few of the most anticipated movies coming to streaming services in 2021, and we’re excited about all of them!
