Movies to look forward to in 2017

The long and arduous year, that is 2016, is not quite over yet, however we could not help but look forward to 2017 and all the cinematic treats it has in store for us.  

With returns of some much-loved comic book characters and a few movie debuts, the upcoming year has much to keep us glued to the screens.

Justice League: 

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.

Director: Zack Snyder

Stars: Amy Adams, Ezra Miller, Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck

Wonder Woman:  

An Amazon princess leaves her island home to explore the world and, in doing so, becomes one of the world's greatest heroes.

Director: Patty Jenkins

Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Connie Nielsen

War for the Planet of the Apes: 

A nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar become embroiled in a battle with an army of humans.

Director: Matt Reeves

Stars: Judy Greer, Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, Steve Zahn

Beauty and the Beast: 

An adaptation of the Disney fairy-tale about a monstrous prince and a young woman who fall in love.

Director: Bill Condon

Stars: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Luke Evans

Logan: 

In the near future, an aging Wolverine and Professor X must protect a young female clone of Wolverine from an evil organization led by Nathanial Essex.

Director: James Mangold

Stars: Hugh Jackman, Boyd Holbrook, Doris Morgado, Patrick Stewart

Despicable Me 3:

Gru's long lost twin (Drew) will emerge and there will be a theme of sibling rivalry.

Director: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin

Stars: Kristen Wiig, Steve Carell, Miranda Cosgrove, Trey Parker

The Mummy: 

An ancient princess is awakened from her crypt beneath the desert, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

Director: Alex Kurtzman

Stars: Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe

Power Rangers: 

A group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, harness their abilities in order to save the world.

Director: Dean Israelite

Stars: Elizabeth Banks, Bryan Cranston, Dacre Montgomery, Bill Hader

Baywatch: 

Two unlikely prospective lifeguards vie for jobs alongside the buff bodies who patrol a beach in California.

Director: Seth Gordon

Stars: Alexandra Daddario, Priyanka Chopra, Kelly Rohrbach

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2: 

Set to the backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' continues the team's adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage.

Director: James Gunn

Stars: Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Zoe Saldana

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales: 

Captain Jack Sparrow searches for the trident of Poseidon.

Directors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg

Stars: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem

Cars 3: 

Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he's still the best race car in the world.

Director: Brian Fee

Star: Owen Wilson

Spider-Man: Homecoming: 

A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging superhero.

Director: Jon Watts

Stars: Marisa Tomei, Tom Holland, Zendaya