To be honest, 2023 really started with M3GAN. But now that she’s introduced herself to the world, it’s time to look at all the other genre films—the ones without murderous dancing AI dolls—that will be in theaters this year, and it’s an impressive list.
Superheroes are a big deal once again with both DC and Marvel having impressive showings. Franchises from days of old return, including Indiana Jones, The Exorcist, Evil Dead, and Hunger Games. And super cool, fun, weird original ideas are coming too, from bears doing cocaine, to space samurai, and R-rated animated dogs. Truly, 2023 is shaping up to be the biggest year at the movies since the pre-covid era, so here are all the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy movies we’re looking forward to the most.