Prepare for a ton of sequels, threequels and prequels coming to the large display in 2024, together with some motion pictures that had been delayed as a result of Hollywood strikes.
Though the actors and writers strikes might have pushed again manufacturing and launch dates for some movies, moviegoers will nonetheless have loads of decisions within the coming yr. If superheroes and comedian ebook motion pictures are your factor, there’s loads of decisions, from “Madame Internet” and “Deadpool 3” to “Venom 3” and “Joker: Folie a Deux.”
Different anticipated sequels embrace “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “Kung Fu Panda 4,” “Inside Out 2,” “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” and “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.”
Notable filmmakers within the combine embrace George Miller with “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Luca Guadagnino with “Challengers” and “Minari” director Lee Isaac Chung with “Twisters.” Francis Ford Coppola will unleash his long-in-the-works “Megalopolis” in September, whereas Ridley Scott returns for “Gladiator II,” 24 years after the unique.
And horror followers may even have loads of scares, together with sequels “A Quiet Place: Day One” and “MaXXXine.” Later within the yr, try “Terrifier 3” and “Smile 2” forward of Halloween.
So prepare for what’s going to hopefully be a blockbuster yr on the field workplace with these upcoming titles.
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Imply Women (Jan. 12)
Picture Credit score: Paramount Photos No, 2024’s “Imply Women” isn’t precisely a remake of the 2004 iconic unique movie, however an adaptation of the Broadway musical that premiered in 2018. Nonetheless, it options a lot of the identical storyline, simply with songs included — Cady (Angourie Rice) enters the unfamiliar world of highschool, solely to get pulled into The Plastics, the circle of queen bee Regina George (Renée Rapp). When Cady develops a crush on Regina’s ex-boyfriend, Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney), she and her buddies forge a plan to sabotage Regina and destroy her place in the highschool hierarchy. This new iteration is directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. and is as soon as once more written by Tina Fey.
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Argylle (Feb. 2)
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of Apple Motion-comedy movie “Argylle” from director Matthew Vaughn encompasses a star-studded solid with the likes of Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson and Ariana Debose. On the coronary heart of all of it is Bryce Dallas Howard, who performs Ellie Conway, a spy novelist who finds that the occasions of her novels are coming to life — and now the spies she thought had been fictional are after her.
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Madame Internet (Feb. 14)
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of Sony Photos Marvel’s “Madame Internet” stars Dakota Johnson because the titular character, a clairvoyant paramedic who develops the power to see into the long run. She then should attempt to survive lethal forces with three ladies — performed by Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor and Isabela Merced.
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Bob Marley: One Love (Feb. 14)
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of Paramount Photos Searching for an emotional and tuneful Valentine’s Day watch? Produced in cooperation with the singer’s household, this biopic stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the enduring reggae artist. It covers his life and music, from the start of his profession to a 1976 taking pictures at his house and his dying in 1981 at simply 36 years outdated.
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Dune: Half Two (March 1)
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of Chia Bella James/Warner Bros. Denis Villeneuve’s sequel continues the journey of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he embarks on a warpath of revenge towards those that destroyed his household, whereas additionally making an attempt to forestall a horrible future. Chalamet can be joined by Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Charlotte Rampling and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Newcomers embrace Austin Butler, Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux and Souheila Yacoub.
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Kung Fu Panda 4 (March 4)
Picture Credit score: DreamWorks The fourth installment of the beloved DreamWorks franchise, “Kung Fu Panda 4” sees panda Po (Jack Black) being advised by Grasp Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) that he’ll now not be the Dragon Warrior, however as a substitute grow to be Non secular Chief of the Valley of Peace. That’s quickly interrupted by a brand new antagonist, The Chameleon (Viola Davis), a shape-shifting sorceress who absorbs the kung fu of each villain and who seeks to destroy Po. Guess the noodles should wait.
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American Society of Magical Negroes (March 15)
Picture Credit score: ©Focus Options/Courtesy Everett Assortment In Kobi Libii’s comedy satirizing the “magical negro” trope, Justice Smith stars as Aren, a younger man recruited right into a society of magical Black individuals who use their powers to ease the discomfort of white folks. Aren, nevertheless, struggles to comply with the foundations of the society when he falls for a lady (An-Li Bogan) whom his consumer (Drew Tarver) additionally turns into all in favour of.
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Highway Home (March 21)
Picture Credit score: Screenshot courtesy Amazon Prime Video Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a former UFC fighter-turned-bouncer in Doug Liman’s upcoming remake of the 1989 cult traditional of the identical identify, which featured Patrick Swayze within the lead position. Working at a Florida Keys roadhouse (owned by Jessica Williams’ Frankie), Gyllenhaal’s Dalton comes nose to nose with some shady characters. Conor McGregor, who has fought within the UFC in actual life, makes his appearing debut reverse Gyllenhaal.
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (March 22)
Picture Credit score: ©Columbia Photos/Courtesy Eve The sequel to 2021’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” follows the Spengler household leaving Oklahoma and going to the unique New York hearth station of the unique 1984 “Ghostbusters” movie. There, they meet with the unique Ghostbusters and find yourself needing to “bust” a villainous pressure aptly named the Demise Chill.
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Civil Battle (April 12)
Picture Credit score: Civil Battle / A24 Directed and written by Alex Garland (“Ex Machina”), this apocalyptic motion movie depicts a United States within the midst of battle, with 19 states having seceded and the U.S. authorities going through off towards a Texan and Californian military referred to as the Western Forces. Kristen Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Cailee Spaeny all star. As voiced within the trailer, “God bless America.”
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (April 12)
Picture Credit score: ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Assortment Godzilla and King Kong are now not opponents, however as a substitute allies in “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.” The movie is the sequel to 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong” and follows the 2 iconic characters banding collectively to face off towards a brand new risk.
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Challengers (April 26)
Picture Credit score: “Challengers” / MGM Directed by Luca Guadignino, “Challengers” is a steamy romantic comedy sports activities drama starring Zendaya as Tashi, a tennis coach who has skilled her husband, Artwork Donaldson (Mike Faist), to tennis stardom. After a string of losses for Artwork, Tashi indicators up him for a challengers occasion towards none apart from Tashi’s ex-boyfriend — and Artwork’s former finest pal — Patrick (Josh O’Connor). Shortly, it turns into clear that tensions within the courtroom stem from tensions off of it.
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The Fall Man (Could 3)
Picture Credit score: ‘The Fall Man’ / Common Photos “Barbie” star Ryan Gosling returns in an motion comedy movie adaptation of the Eighties collection “The Fall Man.” The movie follows stuntman Colt Seavers (Gosling) as he works on a movie directed by his ex-girlfriend, Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt). As one can guess, issues don’t go easily as soon as the star of the movie disappears and Colt units off to seek out her.
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Could 10)
Picture Credit score: Fox/Disney Choosing up after the dying of Caesar in 2017’s “Battle for the Planet of the Apes,” the latest addition to the twentieth Century Studios franchise can be set a number of generations later, with apes now the dominant species. As a brand new tyrannical ape begins constructing an empire, a younger ape is pressured to grapple with choices that can outline the long run for each apes and people. The solid is comprised of Owen Teague, Kevin Durand, Freya Allen, William H. Macy and Peter Macon.
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Again to Black (Could 10)
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of Dean Rogers/Focus Fe Marisa Abela of “Business” stars because the late sultry singer Amy Winehouse in a biopic directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. Instructed from the singer’s perspective, the movie seems to be at her rise to fame, troubled life and the discharge of the “Again to Black” album. Jack O’Connell and Leslie Manville co-star.
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IF (Could 17)
Picture Credit score: “IF” / Paramount Photos Written and directed by John Krasinski, comedy movie “IF” stars Krasinski, Ryan Reynolds and Phoebe Waller-Bridge on this story that asks: what in case your imaginary buddies weren’t imaginary? One younger woman will discover out the reply to that query after she begins seeing the imaginary buddies created by these round her.
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Could 24)
Picture Credit score: ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Assortment George Miller’s “Mad Max” franchise continues with “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” wherein Anya Taylor-Pleasure stars as younger Imperator Furiosa (the youthful model of Charlize Theron’s character). Furiosa is thrown right into a Biker Horde led by Warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) and should discover her means again house.
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Garfield (Could 24)
Picture Credit score: Sony Chris Pratt and Samuel L. Jackson be a part of comedian creator Jim Davis’ universe within the franchise’s latest animated function, following Invoice Murray’s 2004 movie “Garfield: The Film” and its 2006 sequel “Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties.” Pratt will star because the titular orange feline, with Jackson portraying his father Vic — a brand new character.
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Hit Man (June 7)
Picture Credit score: Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man” (Courtesy of TIFF) Based mostly on Skip Hollandsworth’s 2001 Texas Month-to-month journal article of the identical identify, this new Richard Linklater Netflix movie sees Glen Powell star as a Houston police affiliate who disguises himself as an murderer to catch prepared shoppers. However hijinks guarantee when he finds himself getting invested in saving a girl in an abusive relationship, performed by Adria Arjona. Austin Amelio, Retta and Molly Bernard spherical out the solid.
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Unhealthy Boys 4 (June 14)
Picture Credit score: ©Columbia Photos/Courtesy Everett Assortment Will Smith and Martin Lawrence will reunite for the fourth installment within the motion collection, serving as a sequel to “Unhealthy Boys for Life” — which earned $426.5 million on the worldwide field workplace. “Unhealthy Boys for Life” administrators Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are returning for the fourth movie, with Chris Bremner penning the script.
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Inside Out 2 (June 14)
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of Disney Animation On this anticipated sequel, Maya Hawke’s Nervousness joins Pleasure, Unhappiness, Anger, Concern and Disgust, as a now teenage Riley grapples with new, advanced emotions. Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith and Lewis Black will reprise their roles Pleasure, Unhappiness and Anger, respectively, whereas Tony Hale and Liza Lapira will take over the roles of Concern and Disgust for Invoice Hader and Mindy Kaling. The movie has already made historical past as Disney’s largest animated trailer launch.
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The Bikeriders (June 21)
Picture Credit score: twentieth Century Studios / Courtesy Everett Assortment Impressed by Danny Lyon’s ebook of images, Jeff Nichols’ movie follows a Sixties midwestern bike membership referred to as the Vandals, tracing its evolution into one thing extra sinister. Austin Butler and Jodie Comer play a married couple concerned within the Vandals, with Tom Hardy portraying the biker gang’s hot-blooded chief.
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A Quiet Place: Day One (June 28)
Picture Credit score: ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Assortment The prequel to the 2018 post-apocalyptic thriller will depict the origins of the world we meet the Abbott household in, the place folks should keep silent to cover from creatures who hunt for prey utilizing sound. Lupita Nyong’o stars within the movie, as she navigates the primary moments of the alien invasion in New York Metropolis.
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Horizon: An American Saga (June 28 and Aug. 16)
Picture Credit score: “Horizon: An American Saga” Directed, produced and co-written by star Kevin Costner, “Horizon: An American Saga” is a Western that follows the enlargement of the American West throughout the time durations earlier than and after the Civil Battle. It is going to be launched in two components, the primary in June and the second in August.
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Despicable Me 4 (July 3)
Picture Credit score: Everett Assortment Though not many particulars have been revealed concerning the movie’s plot, Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Miranda Cosgrove and Steve Coogan will all be returning for the franchise’s newest chapter. Chris Renaud, the director of the primary two “Despicable Me” motion pictures, is returning for the fourth movie.
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (July 3)
Picture Credit score: Melinda Sue Gordon/Netflix Eddie Murphy returns for the lengthy awaited fourth movie within the common “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise, reprising his titular position as a Detroit cop fixing crimes in Beverly Hills. The movie will come to Netflix about 30 years after “Beverly Hills Cop III” got here out in 1994. Choose Reinhold and John Ashton may even reprise their roles as native cops, whereas Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kevin Bacon will be a part of the franchise as newcomers. Taylour Paige, Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot and Mark Pelligrino spherical out the solid.
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Maxxxine (July 5)
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of A24 Mia Goth returns but once more for the third and last installment of Ti West’s “X Trilogy.” “Maxxine” follows grownup movie star Maxine Minx who’s on the cusp of getting her large Hollywood break. However when a mysterious killer begins looking down large display starlets, her darkish previous is threatened to be revealed.
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Twisters (July 19)
Picture Credit score: ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett C The movie follows the 1996 catastrophe epic “Tornado,” which starred Helen Hunt, Invoice Paxton, Cary Elwes and Philip Seymour Hoffman as scientists making an attempt to beat essentially the most highly effective twister in many years. Plot particulars for the sequel are below wraps, however Common has described it as “a brand new chapter” from the unique film. It is going to be directed by Lee Isaac Chung, finest identified for “Minari,” from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith (“The Revenant”).
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Deadpool & Wolverine (July 26)
Picture Credit score: Marvel Studios/Deadpool Twitter Ryan Reynolds will reprise his titular position within the franchise’s third installment, which sees him reunite with Hugh Jackman’s X-Males character Wolverine. Voted essentially the most anticipated movie of 2024 in Fandango’s annual survey, the movie marks the primary “Deadpool” venture to be produced by Walt Disney Studios after it acquired twentieth Century Fox in 2019.
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Borderlands (Aug. 9)
Picture Credit score: ©Lions Gate/Courtesy Everett Assortment Eli Roth directs the movie adaptation of the favored online game “Borderlands,” with an ensemble solid together with Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Bobby Lee, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana Greenblatt and Édgar Ramírez. The science fiction motion comedy follows a mysterious outlaw named Lilith (Blanchett) who returns to her house planet of Pandora; she varieties an unlikely alliance to avoid wasting the daughter of the highly effective Atlas (Ramírez).
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Lure (Aug. 9)
Picture Credit score: Warner Bros. “Lure” is the newest psychological thriller from director M. Night time Shyamalan. Starring Josh Hartnett, the movie follows a father and daughter at a pop live performance who discover themselves on the heart of a manhunt for a killer on the run.
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Alien: Romulus (Aug. 16)
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The Crow (August 23)
Picture Credit score: Larry Horricks “The Crow” franchise will get a reboot with this fifth iteration, starring Invoice Skarsgard, Danny Huston and FKA Twigs. Rupert Sanders directs the long-in-the-works supernatural superhero movie that sees Skarsgard because the Crow, a murdered musician who units out to avenge his personal dying and that of his fiancée.
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Beetlejuice 2 (Sept. 6)
Picture Credit score: Warner Bros. Tim Burton returns to direct the comply with as much as his 1987 cult traditional “Beetlejuice,” with Michael Keaton reprising his position because the eccentric ghost. Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara additionally return, with Jenna Ortega becoming a member of the solid as a brand new face within the franchise.
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Transformers One (Sept. 20)
Picture Credit score: Paramount Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Jon Hamm, Laurence Fishburne and Brian Tyree Henry are a number of the stars rounding out the solid for the newest addition to the “Transformers” universe. From director Josh Cooley, the movie is claimed to be an origin story unfolding on Cybertron, the place Autobots and Decepticons hail from. Hemsworth voices Optimus Prime and Henry voices Megatron.
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Wolfs (Sept. 20)
Picture Credit score: Rex/Shuttertstock George Clooney and Brad Pitt proceed their lengthy historical past of collaboration with Jon Watts’ “Wolfs.” The psychological thriller follows two lone wolf fixers who’re competing for a similar job.
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Megalopolis (Sept. 27)
Picture Credit score: Francis Ford Coppola Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited saga stars Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne and Talia Shire in what Coppola calls “a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Trendy America.” The story revolves across the Metropolis of New Rome, which should change, inflicting battle between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap right into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who stays dedicated to a regressive established order, perpetuating greed, particular pursuits, and partisan warfare.
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Joker: Folie a Deux (Oct. 4)
Picture Credit score: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3WFG-WPvG7/?img_index=1 Woman Gaga joins Joaquin Phoenix within the comply with as much as Todd Phillips’ “Joker.” The musical thriller options Gaga as Harley Quinn, whereas Phoenix reprises his titular position as failed comedian-turned-criminal Arthur Fleck. The remainder of the solid contains Zazie Beetz, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland and Harry Lawtey.
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Smile 2 (Oct. 18)
Picture Credit score: ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Assortment “Aladdin” star Naomi Scott is amongst solid members set for the sequel to the horror sensation, which is able to doubtless get a brand new protagonist, since Sosie Bacon’s Rose didn’t survive the primary installment. “I do assume that there’s nonetheless plenty of attention-grabbing stuff to discover on this planet of ‘Smile.’ There actually are stones that I left unturned by design,” director Parker Finn stated a couple of doable sequel after the discharge of the primary movie, which earned greater than $217 million on the international field workplace.
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Terrifier 3 (Oct. 25)
Picture Credit score: Cinedigm Artwork the Clown is again, however this time in a holiday-themed installment of the “Terrifier” slasher horror comedy franchise. David Howard Horton performs the creepy clown and Samantha Scaffidi performs returning character Victoria Heyes, who was featured within the earlier two “Terrifier” movies.
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Venom: The Final Dance (Oct. 25)
Picture Credit score: Sony Tom Hardy will return to screens as Eddie Brock/Venom within the third installment of DC’s “Venom” franchise, which was initially slated for a summer time launch. Juno Temple and Rhys Ifans co-star. Having written and produced the primary two movies, Kelly Marcel is behind the digicam this time round as director. Marcel created the story alongside Hardy.
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Purple One (Nov. 15)
Picture Credit score: Prime Video/MGM “Purple One” stars Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans and J.Okay. Simmons as Saint Nick. Per the official synopsis, “After Santa Claus (Simmons) – Code Title: ‘Purple One’ – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Safety (Johnson) should crew up with the world’s most notorious bounty hunter (Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to avoid wasting Christmas.” The Amazon MGM Studios movie additionally stars Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll and Wesley Kimmel.
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Right here (Nov. 15)
Picture Credit score: Sony Photos “Right here” marks the sixth collaboration between director Robert Zemeckis and star Tom Hanks. Robin Wright co-stars within the century-long story of a single home and all of the completely different individuals who lived there. Within the fx-intensive movie, the digicam sits at a hard and fast angle for your complete 104-minute period.
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Depraved Half 1 (Nov. 22)
Picture Credit score: Courtesy Picture The primary a part of the movie adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical “Depraved” can be launched in November, with Cynthia Erivo starring as Elphaba and Ariana Grande starring as Glinda. The remainder of the solid contains Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater and Bowen Yang, amongst others. Jon M. Chu (“Loopy Wealthy Asians”) directs, and music consists by Stephen Schwartz.
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Gladiator 2 (Nov. 22)
Picture Credit score: Getty Photographs/Everett Assortment Ridley Scott returns to direct the much-anticipated comply with as much as his 2000 Greatest Image winner “Gladiator.” Paul Mescal stars as a grown model of Lucius Verus II, the nephew of the primary movie’s antagonist Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). The remainder of the solid contains Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Derek Jacobi and Joseph Quinn, amongst others.
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Moana 2 (Nov. 27)
Picture Credit score: DISNEY “Moana 2” surfs into theaters this November simply in time for the vacation season. “Moana 2” sees Moana and Maui as soon as once more becoming a member of forces to discover the far-off seas of Oceania after Moana receives a mysterious message from her wayfinding ancestors.
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Nightbitch (Dec. 6)
Picture Credit score: FilmMagic Amy Adams stars as a mother elevating a toddler who might presumably be turning right into a canine in Marielle Heller’s “Nightbitch,” a comedy horror adaptation of Rachel Yoder’s novel. Scoot McNairy stars because the husband, who’s regularly away on enterprise simply when his pooch — er, partner — wants him most. Motherhood is a bitch, certainly.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim (Dec. 13)
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Photos “The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim” is the newest large display journey to take audiences again to Center Earth. The movie tells the unknown story of the Helm’s Deep fortress and explores the brutal lifetime of Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan.
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Kraven the Hunter (Dec. 13)
Picture Credit score: Sony J.C. Chandor directs Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Russian immigrant Sergei Kravinoff, who seeks to display that he’s one of the best hunter on this planet. “Kraven the Hunter” is predicated on the Marvel comedian character of the identical identify. Different solid members embrace Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose and Christopher Abbott.
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Mufasa: The Lion King (Dec. 20)
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of Disney/Everett Assortment This prequel of the 2019 photorealistic remake will discover the titular lion’s origin story, centering his on relationship his brother Scar, who turns into the primary villain in “The Lion King.” Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. will voice the youthful variations of Mufasa and Scar, respectively.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Dec. 20)
Picture Credit score: ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Col The subsequent movie within the “Sonic the Hedgehog” franchise, based mostly on the Sega online game collection, will see Ben Schwartz reprise his position because the titular character. Constructing on the success of the earlier movies, the newest film is prone to increase on elements of the online game which have but to be explored on display.
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Nosferatu (Dec. 25)
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of FOCUS FEATURES Invoice Skarsgård, who performed villainous clown Pennywise within the “It” franchise, takes on one other terrifying monster position in Robert Eggers’ vampire story. This time, Skarsgård is the titular vampire in “Nosferatu.” One other tackle the traditional 1922 movie, this model stars Lily Rose-Depp as Ellen Hutter, who turns into the topic of the vampire’s obsession.
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The Piano Lesson (undated)
Picture Credit score: Julieta Cervantes Set in 1936 Pittsburgh throughout the aftermath of the Nice Despair, Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson” follows the lives of the Charles household within the Doaker Charles family and an heirloom, the household piano, which is embellished with designs carved by an enslaved ancestor. Directed by Malcolm Washington, who co-wrote the screenplay with Virgil Williams, the movie is an adaptation of the August Wilson play of the identical identify. John David Washington will star within the movie alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins, Melanie Jeffcoat, Erykah Badu, Gail Bean, Jerrika Hinton, Stephan James, Malik J. Ali, Jay Peterson and Matrell Smith.