21. Venom: Let There Be Carnage (June 25th)

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2018's Venom starring Tom Hardy as the titular symbiote was a curious proposition in that the supervillain effort took a very impressive box office haul, despite being almost unanimously panned by critics. Nevertheless, a sequel was inevitable, especially after setting up Woody Harrelson as Carnage. Although Hardy and Michelle Williams reprise their roles, Andy Serkis replaces Ruben Fleischer in the director's chair, which should guarantee healthier reviews than the original was afforded. In addition to the thrilling prospect of Venom facing off against Carnage, the merging of Sony's world with the MCU means any number of characters can appear in Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Slipping back from its original October 2020 slot due to studio flooding (we're joking, it was COVID), post-production has continued as Serkis and co. work from home.

20. Space Jam: A New Legacy (July 16th)

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For those who felt 2020 was a little short on iconic cartoon characters playing basketball, 2021 has a treat in store. A sequel (of sorts) to the 1990s original, Space Jam: A New Legacy puts LeBron James in the Michael Jordan role, but will once again incorporate traditionally animated Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny and Marvin the Martian within the live-action antics on court. Featuring Don Cheadle and Sonequa Martin-Green in supporting roles, Space Jam: A New Legacy sees James trying to escape a digital world by winning a basketball match with his animated companions. Time will tell whether Space Jam's sequel is a much-needed slice of fun, or a retro movie nostalgia trip too far.

19. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (June 11th)

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Who ya gonna Zoom call? Ghostbusters: Afterlife was scheduled to become one of 2020's biggest blockbusters before gradually falling back to the middle of 2021, but the excitement has yet to wane. 2016's Ghostbusters reboot failed to ignite the same excitement as the original, but Ghostbusters: Afterlife promises a return to the continuity of the original movies. New stars such as Paul Rudd and Finn Wolfhard collide with the likes of Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver and Dan Aykroyd, as the legacy of the original Ghostbusters team catches up to the present day. As with several entries on this list, Ghostbusters: Afterlife must navigate the tricky balance between nostalgia and progression, and also needs to prove that gray jumpsuits and proton packs weren't a fad of the 1980s.

18. Raya & The Last Dragon (March 5th)

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Now confirmed for a simultaneous release on Disney+ and theaters where available, Raya & The Last Dragon is another expertly-animated effort from the Mouse House in 2021. Starring Star Wars' Kelly Marie Tran as Raya (hopefully for more than a few seconds), this visually stunning tale revolves around a warrior on a mission to protect her people from the evil Druun monsters. In order to fight back, Raya needs to track down the world's last dragon, coming across Sisu (Awkwafena) and embarking on a magical journey of self-discovery mixed with South-East Asian influences. Raya & The Last Dragon looks to be a unique adventure that should appeal to young and old alike.

17. In The Heights (June 18)

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In The Heights is one of the few delayed 2020 releases that might actually benefit from being pushed back. With little else on offer, streaming became even more vital in 2020, and Hamilton became Disney+'s biggest hit, with the movie version of Lin-Minuel Miranda's musical broadening its audience exponentially during lockdown. This is good news for In The Heights, another musical movie masterpiece from the mind of Miranda. Directed by John M. Chu and starring a host of Latino talent, In The Heights depicts a small, tight-knit neighborhood where the residents dream (and sing) about a better life. Coming to HBO Max on June 18th, Warner Bros. will be hoping to replicate the runaway success of Hamilton.