12 new Hollywood movies to watch in spring 2024, from If to Kung Fu Panda 4 and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
- Blockbuster Hollywood films heading our way this spring mostly comprise origin stories, sequels and prequels of previous box office successes
- But among titles such as Kung Fu Panda 4, and The First Omen, there are some originals, including sports comedy Challengers and family-friendly fantasy If
With the Hollywood awards season now firmly in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to look ahead at what spring has in store for cinema-goers.
This season boasts a bountiful selection of the requisite blockbuster sequels, prequels, and re-imaginings, but between all the overworked and overstretched IPs, a number of intriguing original prospects have also materialised.
So whether you are in the mood for action, horror, romance or comedy, here are our 12 picks for the most promising new crowd pleasers scheduled to hit our screens this spring (opening dates are for Hong Kong).
1. Kung Fu Panda 4
Jack Black lends his voice to Po the fuzzy martial artist once again, in this fourth outing for the blockbuster animated franchise.
When instructed to become the Valley’s new spiritual leader, Po is reluctant to quit being the Dragon Warrior. As a last hurrah, he teams up with a wily Fox (Awkwafina) to track down a villainous chameleon (Viola Davis), who wields the power to adopt her enemies’ appearance and absorb their kung fu. (Opens March 28)