Movies are one of the most popular forms of entertainment, right up there with sports and games. So now that it is the new year, let us look ahead at what to look forward to in this new and wonderful year. Now, to get some idea of the direction we are heading, here are some upcoming movies of 2024. First, “Deadpool 3” is coming out, starring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. “Deadpool” was the first official movie based on comics in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to be rated R, so be sure to watch with a parent or guardian if you are under the age of 17. Another upcoming sequel is “Kung Fu Panda 4”, starring Jack Black as Po the Panda. The previous movie came out in 2016, so it may be exciting to see how developments in technology will improve this amazing franchise. And a new movie on the rise is “IF”, standing for “Imaginary Friend.” This will be an exciting concept, as some imaginary friends’ real kid friends have stopped believing in them. However, those are not the only movies up and coming. Freshman Waseem Shahin stated that he was excited for “Joker: Folie à Deux.” This movie is a sequel to the 2019 Joker movie, and it will be starring Joaquin Phoenix. The French definition for the title of this movie is very interesting, however, to avoid potential spoilers, will be left out for you to find on your own. Waseem also said “I really enjoyed watching the last movie about Joker. They made the movie so well, so I am excited to see what they have in store for this movie.” When asked to provide further detail on the thought he had when watching the first movie he said that he was thinking “how amazing the producers are at making movies.” There are two main reasons Waseem enjoys this movie. The first being that his favorite genre of films is “comedy and action, with Joker satisfying both.” The second reason is that his favorite movie of all time is the movie Strays made in 2023. Waseem saw this with a parent or guardian due to the rating of the movie and enjoyed it enough to dub it his favorite movie of all time. When asked if any movies might take that position, Waseem replied “Maybe the up-and-coming Joker movie.” But it doesn’t matter if you’re a butt-kicking panda or a merc with a mouth, 2024 is going to be a great year for entertainment.