The 2021 summer movie season is officially here, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome fans back to movie theaters to check out a whole bunch of this year's most anticipated films. To kick off summer in a proper way, Fandango is pleased to share over 20 brand new images from many of this season's biggest movies. Take a look below, and let us know what film you're anticipating the most.

MORE: See our entire Summer Movie Preview right here.

 

CRUELLA (in theaters May 28 - find tickets)

Known primarily as a harsh, dog-hating character in the '101 Dalmatians' family adventures, Emma Stone shows us how she begins as an aspiring costumer designer, gifted with an unusual assortment of talents, before a series of unfortunate circumstances push her to assume the persona of the infamous Cruella de Vil.

 

A QUIET PLACE PART II (in theaters May 28 - find tickets)

Emily Blunt leads her precious children away from their home in search of a new location that will be safe from the deadly creatures that have annihilated mankind, only to discover that the people who remain may pose an even greater threat. John Krasinski wrote and directed a nerve-jangling thriller.

 

THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT (in theaters June 4 - find tickets)

Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in the true story of the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect claimed demonic possession as a legal defense. Before that happens, though, a battle must be waged for the soul of a young boy.

 

SPIRIT UNTAMED (in theaters June 4 - find tickets)

Young Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced) misses her late mother dearly, yet she is determined to build a new life for herself in the Old West, astride a wild mustang named Spirit. Eiza González, Julianne Moore, Marsai Martin, Mckenna Grace, Walton Goggins and Jake Gyllenhaal also star in the animated adventure.

 

IN THE HEIGHTS (in theaters June 11 - find tickets)

The streets of the Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights come to joyous and vibrant life in a spirited adaptation of the smash-hit Broadway musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda ('Hamilton'). Directed by Jon M. Chu ('Crazy Rich Asians'), the all-star cast is led by Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Stephanie Beatriz and Jimmy Smits.

 

PETER RABBIT 2 (in theaters June 11 - find tickets)

When newlyweds Thomas (Domhnall Gleeson) and Bea (Rose Byrne) go away on a trip, the irrepressible Peter Rabbit (James Corden) decides to go away as well, only to discover that the big city may not be quite his cup of tea in a delightful new adventure, also featuring Margot Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki, Lennie James and David Oyelowo.

 

THE HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD (in theaters June 16 - find tickets)

Stressed-out, top-flight bodyguard Ryan Reynolds takes a sabbatical that is swiftly interrupted by Salma Hayek, who arrives to enlist his services on behalf of her husband, top-flight hitman Samuel L. Jackson. The two have a combative past, which is hilariously pushed to extremes when the three try to save each other.

 

F9: THE FAST SAGA (in theaters June 25 - find tickets)

It's all about family in the wildest motorized action extravaganza yet, as Dom (Vin Diesel) and his team (Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris) come under attack by the vengeful Cipher (Charlize Theron) and her new associate, Dom's forsaken brother Jakob (John Cena). Take heed: cars will fly and trucks will flip.

 

THE FOREVER PURGE (in theaters July 2 - find tickets)

The newest, government-sanctioned, 12-hour period of unregulated criminal misconduct and bloody homicide threatens to rip the nation apart. Can anyone survive the unrelenting hailstorm of brutality? Who will dare to fight back against the apocalyptic onslaught of violence? We await the answers with breathless anticipation and securely-locked doors.

 

BLACK WIDOW (in theaters July 9 - find tickets)

Before she became an Avenger, Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) survived an incredibly tumultuous period in her life. Now she must tangle with dangerous secrets from her past that threaten to affect her future in an action-packed adventure. Florence Pugh, David Harbour and Rachel Weisz also star.

 

ESCAPE ROOM: TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (in theaters July 16 - find tickets)

Zoey and Ben (Taylor Russell and Logan Miller) return for another round of deadly puzzles in this sequel to the hit 2019 horror movie based on the escape room fad. Will they both make it out alive in time, again? With the game masters at Minos coming up with even more challenging spaces, bets are off for anyone’s survival.

 

OLD (in theaters July 23 - find tickets)

Beach vacations are great for relaxation and rejuvenation — they put a pause on our lives and the stresses that age us too quickly in our day to day grind. But what if there was a beach where everyone started growing older rapidly? That’s the ironic setup of M. Night Shyamalan’s latest mind-bending thriller, which follows a family’s trip to a secluded tropical spot that’s far from invigorating.

 

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA: TRANSFORMANIA (in theaters July 23 - find tickets)

Following the recent release of the ‘Hotel Transylvania’ theatrical short ‘Monster Pets,’ Drac is back again with his family and fellow monster friends in the fourth (and final) feature installment of the animated franchise. Reunite with your favorite monsters for an all-new adventure that presents Drac with his most terrifying task yet. When Van Helsing’s mysterious invention, the 'Monsterfication Ray," goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster!

 

SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS (in theaters July 23 - find tickets)

Based on the popular Hasbro action figures, and serving as a reboot of the ‘G.I. Joe’ movie franchise, this spin-off solo adventure tracks the origins of the titular character (Henry Golding) and his nemesis, Storm Shadow (Andrew Koji). With this highly anticipated martial arts action movie, fans will see Snake Eyes in his early years training as a ninja before becoming a commando for the G.I. Joe Team.

 

JUNGLE CRUISE (in theaters July 30 - find tickets) 

In the spirit of the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise, this adventure comedy is based on the pun-tastic Walt Disney theme park attraction of the same name. The movie is set in the 1920s and stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt as a riverboat captain and scientist, respectively, on a quest to find a mythical tree believed to have magical healing powers — before a rival expedition gets to it first.

 

STILLWATER (in theaters July 30 - find tickets)

Matt Damon stars in the unexpected crime thriller as an ordinary father from Oklahoma who travels to France, seeking justice on behalf of his beloved daughter (Abigail Breslin), who has been accused of murder. Academy Award-winner Tom McCarthy ('Spotlight') directed.

 

THE SUICIDE SQUAD (in theaters August 6 - find tickets) 

Margot Robbie reprises her beloved role as Harley Quinn for the latest entry of the DC Extended Universe, working again with ‘Suicide Squad’ anti-heroes Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), Boomerang (Jai Courtney) and Amanda Waller (Viola Davis). For this impossible mission, brought to you by ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director James Gunn, the eclectic ensemble of comic book obscurities includes Bloodsport (Idris Elba), Peacemaker (John Cena) and a man-eating monstrosity known as King Shark (Sylvester Stallone).

 

FREE GUY (in theaters August 13 - find tickets)

From director Shawn Levy (‘Stranger Things’), this action comedy stars Ryan Reynolds (‘Deadpool’) as Guy, a bank teller who realizes he is actually a “non-player character” in a violent video game — just one of those digital extras populating the background. After becoming self-aware, he goes rogue in an attempt to actually be the hero of his world and save the game. 

 

RESPECT (in theaters August 13 - find tickets)

Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar for her feature film debut playing a character inspired by Supremes vocalist Florence Ballard in the 2006 musical adaptation ‘Dreamgirls.’ Now the singer-turned-actress is front and center for this authorized Aretha Franklin biopic. Prior to her death in 2018, the Queen of Soul personally chose Hudson for the lead role, so you can rest easy knowing the movie’s title will also apply to her portrayal.

 

THE PROTÉGÉ (in theaters August 20 - find tickets) 

Get ready for an onslaught of action that will be unleashed when Anna (Maggie Q), the most accomplished contract killer in the world, vows revenge after her legendary mentor (Samuel L. Jackson) is savagely killed. Getting in her way is another killer (Michael Keaton), whose true motives have not yet been revealed.

 

PAW PATROL (in theaters August 20 - find tickets) 

The ‘Paw Patrol’ franchise is on a roll! No job is too big — and neither is any screen — for everyone’s favorite heroic pups, as they head to cinemas for their first theatrical adventure. Join Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rocky, Zuma and Rubble, along with Ryder, as they team up with a dachshund named Liberty and save a nearby metropolis from the exploits of Mayor Humdinger.

 

CANDYMAN (in theaters August 27 - find tickets) 

Someone must have said his name five times because Candyman (Tony Todd) is back, almost thirty years after the release of the first movie of the same name. Nia DaCosta (‘Little Woods’) takes the helm of this direct sequel, which is produced by Jordan Peele, and stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (‘Aquaman’) as a young artist living in the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the notorious Cabrini-Green Homes had been located.

 

SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS (in theaters September 3 - find tickets)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe introduces a mysterious organization that catches the heroic Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) in a far-reaching web of intrigue. Awkwafina and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai also star in the action-adventure, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton ('Just Mercy').