It may still be spring, but Hollywood will begin rolling out its summer slate of movies this weekend with "Iron Man 3."
After a sluggish start to the box-office year — only two films have managed to cross the $200 million mark at theaters worldwide— every movie you've been waiting to see will be making its way to theaters.
May alone will be jam-packed with five anticipated studio blockbusters.
Tales of impending apocalypses and a myriad of sequels will dominate the box office alongside the return of popular superheroes and the adaptation of an American classic in "Gatsby."
With more than 60 films vying for your attention, we've counted down the top ten films to see.
10. "Elysium"
Release Date: August 9
Stars: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, William Fichtner, and Sharlto Copley ("District 9")
Why to see it: If you haven't heard of "Elysium," the film has a similar premise to Tom Cruise's "Oblivion." The movie is set in 2154 where the rich live in the cancer-ridden paradise of Elysium. Matt Damon's character heads there to save Earth which has been to the poor in a state of ruin.
However, the main reason to be excited for this movie is because it's the second film from Neill Blomkamp who brought us 2009's Oscar-nominated "District 9."
9. "Now You See Me"
Release Date: May 31
Stars: Morgan Freeman, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Caine, Mark Ruffalo, Dave Franco
Why to see it: We're not big on magic films; however, with a star-studded cast ranging from Eisenberg ("The Social Network") to Caine and Freeman ("The Dark Knight Rises"), "Now You See Me" has our attention.
Eisenberg, Ruffalo, Fisher, and Franco make up a magic team of Robin Hoods who steal from the rich (in elaborate bank heists) during their routines and give to the poor (their audiences).
Of course, it could also be the greatest illusion. (After all, director Louis Leterrier did bring us "The Transporters" films.) However, the film has too much star power to seem like it can fail. Plus, it also appears narrated by the smooth voice of Morgan Freeman. We're game.
8. "World War Z"
Release Date: June 21
Stars: Brad Pitt, Matthew Fox, David Morse, and James Badge Dale
Why to see it: Brad Pitt and zombies.
It's taken a long time for the film loosely based on Max Brook's 2006 book of the same name to come to the big screen, and that could be a bad thing. The movie was originally supposed to debut December last year, and has undergone many a rewrite. Despite all the production issues, we're hoping it doesn't disappointment.
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