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Snatched
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When: May 12. What: After her boyfriend breaks up with her, a woman (Amy Schumer) takes her mom (Goldie Hawn) on an ill-fated vacation. Why: It's Goldie Hawn's first movie in 15 years.
Detroit
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When: August 4. What: John Boyega stars in this chronicle of the 1967 12th Street Riot in Detroit. Why: It's Kathryn Bigelow's first feature since 2012's 'Zero Dark Thirty'.
Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets
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Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets
When: July 21. What: Based on French comics 'Valerian and Laureline', the Luc-Besson-directed film follows Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne), who are tasked with protecting the ancient city of Alpha. Why: The French comic books appear to have heavily influenced George Lucas as he created the 'Star Wars' universe.
Dunkirk
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When July 21. What: Christopher Nolan's latest film chronicles the events surrounding the Battle of Dunkirk during World War II. Why: Harry Styles makes his acting debut
War For The Planet Of The Apes
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War For The Planet Of The Apes
When: July 14. What: The battle between the apes and the humans rages on, helmed by chimpanzee Ceasar (Andy Serkis) and the Colonel (Woody Harrelson). Why: Expect an Oscar nom for visual effects.
Spider-man: Homecoming
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When: July 7. What: For the third time in 15 years, a new Peter Parker (Tom Holland) dons Spidey's iconic red-and-blue suit to battle the Vulture (Michael Keaton). Why: Zendaya makes her live action film debut as Peter's friend Michelle
Transformers: The Last Knight
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Transformers: The Last Knight
When: June 23. What: In the wake of a war between humans and Transformers, Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) searches for answers with teh help of a British historian (Sir Anthony Hopkins) and an Oxford professor (Laura Haddock). Why: It's Michael Bay's final 'Transformers' movie. Promise.
Rough Night
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When: June 16. What: A bachelorette party gets gruesome when a male stripper accidentally dies. Why: Think 'Bridesmaids' but with murder.
Cars 3
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When: June 16. What: Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) prepares to relaunch his career following several defeats by Jackson Storm (Armie Hammer). Why: This dystopian theory, courtesy of the 'Cars' creative director, adds a terrifying dimension to the children's franchise.
The Mummy
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When: June 9. What: The discovery of an ancient Egyptian tomb awakens the vengeful princess Ahmanet (Sofia Boutella), who was buried alive thousands of years ago. Why: This reboot kicks off the relaunch of Universal's monster franchise, which will include the likes of the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster and the Bride of Frankenstein and the Wolf Man.
Wonder Woman
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When: June 2. What: Patty Jenkins directs Gal Gadot as the title character, an Amazonian princess intent on ending World War I, in the first woman-led superhero movie since 2005's 'Elektra'. Why: "I hope I live until summer"
Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
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Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
When: May 26. What: Captain Jack Sparrom (Johnny Depp) searches for the Trident Poseidon to defeat an old rival (Javier Bardem). Why: Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom reprise their roles as Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann Turner for the first time since 2007's 'At World's End'.
Baywatch
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When: May 25. What: Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron play the leads in this reboot of the iconic television series. The film follows a group of lifeguards trying to solve a murder, with Kelly Rohrbach in the role first made famous by Pamela Anderson. Why: Priyanka Chopra stars as a character new to the series, Victoria Leeds.
Alien: Covenant
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When: May 19. What: The crew of Covenant stumbles upon a new world that is not what it seems in this Ridley Scott-directed film, the second Alien prequel and the sequel to 2012's Prometheus. Why: Michael Fassbender reprises his role as Prometheus's David in addition to playing a new character, Walter.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2
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When: May 5. What: The second Guardians installment sees the group fleeing from the powerful Sovereigns as Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) finally meets his long-lost father. Why: Baby Groot and newcomer Pom Klementieff steal the show.
King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword
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When: May 12. What: When vagrant Arthur (Charlie Hunnam) pulls Excalibur from its stone, he sets in motion a war against Vortigern (Jude Law) for the throne of England. Why: Charlie Hunnam shirtless
