The most anticipated movies of 2024, according to new research

 2024 is shaping up to be an incredible year for movie releases across theaters, Netflix and Prime Video, and here are the movies that film fanatics are most excited for. 

 NoDepositFriend.com have identified the movies that viewers are most anticipating watching by analyzing the number of times each to-be-released movie appears in the Watchlist feature on the social platform Letterboxd.  

Most anticipated movies of 2024 

Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Florence Pugh, this sci-fi adaption will be showcasing in theaters from March 1st. Fans are clearly excited for this sequel, which has been promised by Villeneuve as more action-packed by its predecessor. 

In second place is Deadpool 3, with 12,122 Watchlist adds, which is the only Marvel Cinematic Universe currently announced for release in 2024.

Shawn Levy is directing the movie which stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Jennier Garner for more laughter and superhero action. From July 26th, Deadpool 3 will be available to watch in movie theaters.

Following in third position is Nosferatu, with 11,340 Watchlist adds by movie fans and is set to release on Christmas Day in 2024. 

Directed by Robert Eggers and starring Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, and Lily-Rose Depp, the original Nosferatu was an unauthorized Dracula adaption, making fans intrigued for this release. 

Next, in fourth place, is Joker: Folie À Deux, which has been added into 10,004 Watchlist ahead of its release date on October 4th.

Todd Phillips is directing this follow-up, with Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, and Lady Gaga starring. Lady Gaga is reinterpreting Harley Quinn in this different universe from Margot Robbie in Birds of Prey.

In fifth place is Mickey 17, with 9,382 Watchlist adds among movie fanatics. 

Set to release on March 29th in movie theaters, Mickey 17 is directed by Bong Joon-ho and stars Robert Pattinson, Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collette. The movie follows the character Mickey Barnes who has the ability to regenerate after death.

The sixth most anticipated movie for 2024 is Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, with 8,802 Watchlist adds for its release on May 24th in movie theaters.

George Miller is this spinoff’s director, with Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and Nathan Jones starring. Fans are clearly excited for more post-apocalyptic adventures from road warrior Mad Max. 

Closely following in seventh place is Challengers, with 8,802 adds to movie lovers’ Watchlist ahead of its movie theater release on April 26th. 

Directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor, the movie follows a love triangle of professional tennis players.

MaXXXine is next in eighth position, with 8,608 ‘Watchlist adds’ on Letterboxd, but its Netflix release is yet to be announced. 

Ti West is this trilogy capper’s director and the movie stars Mia Goth, Michelle Monaghan, and Elizabeth Debicki. The movie follows Maxine pursuing her dream of stardom.

In ninth place is Hit Man – another Netflix release with a to-be-announced release date – with 8,118 Watchlist adds. 

With Richard Linklater as its director and Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, and Retta starring, this comic thriller rom-com is highly anticipated among movie fanatics. It follows an undercover Houston police officer posing as a reliable hitman.

Completing the list of movies that fans are most excited about in 2024 is Kraven the Hunter, which has been added to 6,293 Watchlist.

Directed by J.C. Chandor and starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, and Ariana DeBose, it is set for release in movie theaters on August 30th. Fans are eagerly waiting for this dark superhero film.