By Mareea Roditis

Hello 2017, new year, new

me

movies.

Below awaits a list of blockbusters that fulfill all your imagination’s desires, whether it’s remakes, sequels (and prequels) or Disney classics come to life, there’s something in 2017 for everyone.

A Cure for Wellness

Release date: 23

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February

Gore Verbinski, the visionary director ofThe Ring, brings us a brand new psychological thriller. The plot involves an idyllic yet mysterious “wellness center” in the picturesque Swiss Alps where secrets are uncovered and his (… and our) sanity is tested. Watch this movie’s chilling trailer above.

'The Ring' director's new psychological thriller.

Fifty Shades Darker

Release date 10

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February

Fifty Shades fans: unite, organise a night out to the movies and enjoy this flick, out in time for Valentine's Day. Watch Christian Grey and Anastasia Steel slip into something a little darker. Movie trailer here.

“This time no lies, no punishments and no more secrets.”

Beauty and the Beast

Release date: 23

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March

A much-loved childhood classic is coming to life and we couldn't be more excited. With Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading the cast, all the stars seem to be aligning andBeauty and the Beastis shaping up to be a movie the whole family will love. Movie trailer here.

The live-action 'Beauty and the Beast'.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell no Tales

Release date: 26

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May

Filmed Down Under, Jack Sparrow is back in our lives and his only hope of survival this time lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artefact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas. Movie trailer here.

(Image by Google) Captain Jack Sparrow

Baywatch

Release date: around May

Baywatchis back! Only this time, it comes with a whole new cast including Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Zac Efron and Priyanka Chopra. If your own nostalgia paired with these actors aren't reason enough to draw you to watch this movie, then there's always this: funny man Seth Gordon is the director so you're almost guaranteed to be in for a lot of laughs. Movie trailer here.

The revamped Baywatch crew.

Wonder Woman

Release date: Around June

After leaving her all-female island, Wonder Woman (played by Gal Gadot) discovers her full powers while fighting alongside soldiers during World War I. Even though Gal Gadot isn’t wearing the classic Wonder Woman outfit seen at almost all fancy dress parties, this movie is sure to be an action packed ride filled with #girlpower. Movie trailer here.

Gal Gadot makes for a killer Wonder Woman.

The Mummy

Release date: Around June

As though the first movies in this franchise weren't terrifying enough, this new reboot is set to usher us into a “whole new world of Gods and monsters”. The film centres on the stor of an ancient princess who was unjustly robbed of her destiny. She, of course, is reawakened. And Tom Cruise is in for some mega danger. Movie trailer here.

Your new stars of The Mummy.

Despicable Me 3

Release date: Around June

The minions obsession continues with the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their daughters and the minions facing off with their toughest nemesis yet, a former child star obsessed with becoming the character he played in the ’80s. Movie trailer here.

Third time's a charm.

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Release date: Around July

Follow new Peter Parker/Spider-Man Tom Holland back to his high school years as he uncovers his real identity and begins to fight crime.

We'll never get tired of Spider-Man.

Star Wars Episode VIII

Release date: 15

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December

TheStar Warshysteria continues with the second installment of this trilogy. We have a whole year to get excited about this blockbuster movie.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...