Yes, we're smack-dab in the middle of 2016, but as I've been building/assembling the next iteration of The Projection List, it recently hit me just how insane 2017 is going to be in terms of blockbusters and prestige material. So I figured it'd be fun to break it all down here, especially considering that I've taken the site down until the relaunch.
Even factoring in some fairly big changes between now and then, I still think 2017 will be a record-breaking year, by possibly the widest margin we've ever seen. Box office totals generally increases year-to-year, but this is going to be something different altogether. And yes, many of these are obviously eye-roll worthy in terms of sequels and reboots, but I'm not commenting on quality, just the sheer box office potential, with a few other more prestige-type films sprinkled in. The highlights...
EDIT: The list has been expanded somewhat to include a number of smaller, buzzed-about projects, and not just blockbusters. More prestige, Oscar-type fare will likely also be added as the year progresses...
12.01 - The Disaster Artist
12.01 - Wonder Wheel
12.08 - I, Tonya
12.08 - Just Getting Started
12.08 - The Shape of Water
12.15 - Star Wars: Episode VIII
12.20 - Jumanji
12.22 - All the Money in the World
12.22 - Bright
12.22 - Downsizing
12.22 - Father Figures
12.22 - Hostiles
12.22 - Pitch Perfect 3
12.22 - The Post
12.25 - The Greatest Showman
12.25 - Molly's Game
12.25 - Phantom Thread
Even factoring in some fairly big changes between now and then, I still think 2017 will be a record-breaking year, by possibly the widest margin we've ever seen. Box office totals generally increases year-to-year, but this is going to be something different altogether. And yes, many of these are obviously eye-roll worthy in terms of sequels and reboots, but I'm not commenting on quality, just the sheer box office potential, with a few other more prestige-type films sprinkled in. The highlights...
EDIT: The list has been expanded somewhat to include a number of smaller, buzzed-about projects, and not just blockbusters. More prestige, Oscar-type fare will likely also be added as the year progresses...
12.01 - The Disaster Artist
12.01 - Wonder Wheel
12.08 - I, Tonya
12.08 - Just Getting Started
12.08 - The Shape of Water
12.15 - Star Wars: Episode VIII
12.20 - Jumanji
12.22 - All the Money in the World
12.22 - Bright
12.22 - Downsizing
12.22 - Father Figures
12.22 - Hostiles
12.22 - Pitch Perfect 3
12.22 - The Post
12.25 - The Greatest Showman
12.25 - Molly's Game
12.25 - Phantom Thread
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