Movie Franchises Making A Comeback In 2024

Every new year brings a chance for a fresh start, but what about the things that are ready to make a return? That's right; we're talking about the movie franchises making a comeback in 2024. While there are plenty of fresh names getting thrown into the hat, it could be time to say hello to some old friends, too.

Sometimes, it can feel as though we need to leave a franchise where it is. Other times, we're left wanting more and more and more until we can't take any more from our favorite characters and stories. Thankfully, 2024 is already more than shaping up to be a great year for the big screen.

Kung Fu Panda is coming back to the big screen after eight years away

It might have been eight years since we last saw our beloved animated 'Kung Fu Panda' on the big screen, but it's time for him to make his grand return in March 2024 in the form of 'Kung Fu Panda 4.' This time, much of the original cast is set to return with the addition of Awkwafina. Director Mike Mitchell is the one in charge of the project and is already expected to take the franchise in a new direction after Jennifer Yuh Nelson was the one to lead the way in the second and third movies. The return will continue the story of Po as he tries to become the Kung Fu master, but this time, the mysterious The Chameleon will be the villain to watch out for.

Deadpool might be the most anticipated comeback of 2024

'Deadpool' took the world by storm. 'Deadpool 2' sent the internet into a frenzy, and now, 'Deadpool 3' is one of the most anticipated sequels coming in 2024. That moment is coming in July 2024, and we'll see Ryan Reynolds back as the lead in this superhero movie. Still, this time, he's joined by High Jackman, playing Wolverine once more. Apparently, a lot of the delay was down to Disney acquiring Fox and halting the X-Men franchise, with Marvel now integrating those characters into the MCU. Still, with what we have seen of 'Deadpool 3' already, we can't wait to see the final result.

Planet of the Apes will likely see a new generation of apes at the top

The sci-fi 'The Planet of the Apes' franchise is something that's come back time and time again, but Matt Reeves took things to new levels with his 2010s movies. Now, he's back again in May 2024 with 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' a movie that's set to pick up long after 'War for the Planet of the Apes.' It's believed the story will focus on a future generation of apes, but only time will tell.

The Lion King is set to give us a closer look at Mufasa with another live-action movie

When it comes to controversial movies, the live-action adaptation of 'The Lion King' might be up there. Plenty argue that it was far from Disney's finest work, but that hasn't stopped them from churning out live-action remakes of just about every movie imaginable ever since. The twist? We're now getting a live-action prequel. That's right; be prepared for 'Mufasa: The Lion King' when it hits the big screen in December 2024. As the title suggests, we're going to get to look closer at Mufasa before we all know what happened, with new actors set to come in as younger versions of Scar and Mufasa.

The Lord of the Rings is getting a brand new animated look in 2024

The world is full of prequels, and it seems the fantasy 'The Lord of the Rings' franchise is no exception. This time, it's in the form of 'The War of the Rohirrim,' perhaps in a bit to make up for the failure that was the 'Hobbit' trilogy and the latest TV series. In 2024, we will see Middle Earth get an entirely new look as it's going to be animated. We have to wait until December 2024 to see how it will look, but for now, we know the movie will take place hundreds of years before the War of the Ring.

Mad Max is taking us back in time to focus on Furiosa

The post-apocalyptic 'Mad Max: Fury Road' was arguably one of the best movies to come out of the last decade. George Miller was the director behind it all and he's the one back for 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' when it hits the big screen in May 2024. Yet again, we have another nine-year gap between installments, but this time, we're going back in time in the story. As is the time of the prequels, we're set to learn more about Furiosa (previously played by Charlize Theron.) However, it's Anya Taylor-Joy's turn to bring a younger version of the character to life, while Chris Hemsworth is taking over as Immortan Joe.

The movie franchises making a comeback in 2024 come in all shapes and sizes, meaning there should be something for everyone to look forward to in the new year!