
All the Superhero Movies Coming in 2020
It’s almost a new year, and that means a new crop of new superhero movies! But with such a slew of cape ‘n tights flicks coming out every year, you might need a refresher on what exactly is coming out in 2020, and when. Don’t worry; I’m here to help.
(You know what’s funny? When I first compiled this list, I thought “Wow, only seven this year?” What a time we live in, that seven superhero movies—ones starring nobodies like Morbius and the Eternals—seems like a small amount. My goodness.)
Grab your 2020 calendar and start penciling in those opening weekend movie dates! Do note that the release dates below are based on information available at the time of this writing, so make sure to confirm closer to go time before you hit up Fandango.
2020 Theatrical Superhero Movies
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Release Date: February 7 Did you think Suicide Squad stank? Well, good news! Margot Robbie agrees with you, and she’s here to make it up to you by reprising her role as Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey, a zany all-girls caper that includes fan favorite characters Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez), and Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco), plus Ewan McGregor in a villainous turn as Black Mask. If you like the Deadpool movies, or heist films featuring ladies kicking ass, you’ll probably like this one. Bonus: It’s the first superhero movie to be directed by a woman of color (Cathy Yan).The New Mutants
Release Date: April 3 Perhaps on the strength of Legion, Fox has gone full horror with this one, which features a younger crew of mutants than we’re used to, all of whom are being held in a secret facility against their will. The cast includes Magik (Anya Taylor-Joy), Wolfsbane (Maisie Williams), Cannonball (Charlie Heaton), Sunspot (Henry Zaga), Mirage (Blu Hunt), and Cecilia Reyes (Alice Braga). As a certified coward, I will be waiting to watch this one at home with all the lights firmly on.Black Widow
Release Date: May 1 I’m on the record as being profoundly ambivalent about Marvel finally trotting out a Black Widow movie after dragging their feet for so many years, but I must admit that the trailer looks pretty great. Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanov will be joined by Rachel Weisz, Florence Pugh, and David Harbour, all dusting off their best Russian accents.Wonder Woman 1984
Release Date: June 5 The highly anticipated sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman is finally here! This flick jumps our immortal Amazon princess from World War I to the 1980s, so we can expect truly hilarious costumes. Director Patty Jenkins and stars Gal Gadot and Chris Pine have returned, along with Kristen Wiig as Barbara Ann Minerva (aka the future villain Cheetah) and Pedro Pascal as smarmy businessman Maxwell Lord. I. Cannot. Wait!This cover is a masterpiece.
Morbius
Release Date: July 31 Jared Leto stars as Michael Morbius, a scientist who tries to cure his own rare blood disease and accidentally turns himself into a vampire, which I think we can all relate to. He is a Spider-Man character, which is why this Sony movie is part of the Spider-Man Movies Without Spider-Man Cinematic Universe (the SMWSCU) alongside Venom, so maybe this will be as lovably goofy as Venom was? The supporting cast includes Adria Arjona, Matt Smith, Tyrese Gibson, and Jared Harris, who so far have not reported Leto being as much of a turd on set as he was with Suicide Squad.The highlight of Venom, a cinematic classic.