2018 was quite the year for the box offices, with a mixed bag of hits and misses. And as we look with anticipation at what 2019 has to offer, it is certain that it seems to be the year of sequels. Here are some of the most highly anticipated films set to release in 2019 –
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga
Leave it up to Sonam Kapoor to break stereotypes and stigmas through her work, and Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga promises to do just that. The story follows a young girl from a Punjabi family who try to find suitors for her to marry. However, things quickly take a turn when her family discovers that she has feelings for another girl. Director by Rajkumar Rao, the film is the first time that father-daughter duo Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor will be seen together on screen.
Release Date: February 1st
Avengers: Endgame
Picking up from Infinity War, Tony Stark is adrift in space when his oxygen supply slowly starts running out. Meanwhile, Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner — must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos. This will also mark the end of Marvel Phase 3, and fans will also bid goodbye to certain characters
Release Date: April 29th
Student of the Year 2
The first installation of the movie was a launchpad for superstars Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Siddharth Malhotra. 7 years later, Student of the Year 2 is all set to launch Ananya Panday and Tara Sutaria. The film also stars Tiger Shroff in the lead, and marks Punit Malhotra’s directorial debut.
Release Date: May 10th
To All the Boys I’ve Loved before (the Sequel)
Fans will get to see Peter and Lara Jean explore new territories in their relationship, as Netflix announced the making of a sequel, much to the delight of their fans. It is also speculated the sequel will involve all the boys Lara Jean loved before, playing major roles in Peter and Lara’s love story.
Release Date: TBA
Brahmastra
Brahmastra is a fantasy film that is also an intended trilogy. The film is written and directed by Ayan Mukherjee, produced by Karan Johar, and is touted as Johar’s most ambitious project yet. Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt will have pivotal roles in the film. Director Ayan Mukherjee reportedly spent 6 years working on the original story.
Release Date: December 20th
Toy Story 4
Pixar’s Toy Story series seemed to have had the perfect ending with the 3rd instalment. However, this 3D animated comedy seems to have some unfinished business as they’re back once again with Toy Story 4. There isn’t much known about the story, save for the fact that the main cast will return to their roles. So far, Pixar has released a series of teaser trailers for the film.
Release Date: June 20th
