One of the most difficult things about 2020 for movie fans has been the closing of theaters and the release delays of highly-anticipated movies. While some studios have decided to release their films on VOD, others have decided to wait for a theatrical release. Tenet became one of the first films to be released amidst the global pandemic. While it received a box office of $20.2 million -- which was the predicted estimate given the 50% capacity and reduced releases -- this scared Warner Brothers into yet again pushing back the release of Wonder Woman 1984 to December. However, there is still a long list of films slated for a 2020 release that, as of this moment, have not changed their release date too severely. Of course, these dates are subject to change and are based on release dates placed as of mid September 2020.
Greenland
Slated for release: September 25
As a comet hurtles towards Earth, a family tries to find a safe haven to survive. They encounter the best and worst of humanity among their journey as they search for a way to stay alive. The film stars Gerard Butler and is directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
Honest Thief
Slated for release: October 9
Liam Neeson stars in this action/drama movie about a skilled bank robber decides to come clean after falling in love only to be double crossed by the FBI.
The War With Grandpa
Slated for release: October 9
After being forced to share his bedroom with grandfather, Peter decides to declare war on his grandpa to keep it all to himself. Starring Robert De Niro and directed by Tim Hill.
Death On The Nile
Slated for release: October 23
Based on the novel by Agatha Christie, a vacation on the Nile turns into a murder investigation of a young heiress. Kenneth Branagh stars in this film and directs it.
Black Widow
Slated for release: November 6
Following Captain America: Civil War, Natasha Romanoff returns to Russia where her past comes back to the surface. She must battle a foe while reconnecting with her family before she became part of the Avengers. Scarlett Johansson reprises her role as Black Widow, and the film is directed by Cate Shortland. This will also be the first MCU film since 2019's Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Pixar's Soul
Slated for release: November 20
Soul is a Pixar film about a middle school band teacher with a passion for jazz who finds himself transported to another realm where he learns what it means to have a soul. The film stars Daveed Diggs and is directed by Pete Docter.
No Time To Die
Slated for release: November 25
The 25th installment of the spy thriller, No Time To Die finds James Bond saving a scientist while escaping a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology that threatens millions of lives. Starring Daniel Craig and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.
West Side Story
Slated for release: December 16
West Side Story is brought to life once again on the big screen in this revamp of the classic musical. The film follows two teenagers from different ethnic backgrounds as they fall in love while facing social and cultural barriers. Based on the musical of the same name which itself is based on the Shakespearean play, Romeo and Juliet. West Side Story is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars an array of Hollywood elites.
The Croods: A New Age
Slated for release: December 23
The sequel to the 2013 film, The Croods: A New Age sees the family challenged by The Bettermans, a more evolved family. Starring Nicholas Cage and directed by Joel Crawford.
Wonder Woman 1984
Slated for release: December 25
The sequel to the highly successful film, Wonder Woman 1984 finds Diana in a new age fighting against supervillain Maxwell Lord and the biologically advanced Cheetah. Starring Gal Gadot and directed by Patty Jenkins.
Dune
Slated for release: December 18
Dune is based on the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert and follows young Paul Atreides as he leads nomadic tribes in a battle to control the desert planet Arrakis. The film stars Timothée Chalamet and is directed by Denis Villeneuve.