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There are so many exciting releases coming to theaters in 2024. It is a promising year for movies and I am going to highlight some of the movies that I am most excited for!

  1. Mean Girls – January 12

I am a sucker for all chick-flicks and when I was younger I was obsessed with the original rendition of Mean Girls. When I found out that an adaptation was coming out, I was thrilled. I was even more excited when I saw that Tina Fey and Tim Meadows were returning for this release. There are some new faces as well including, my personal favorite, Christopher Briney, and Jenna Fischer. Only a month and a half until this adaptation hits the theaters!

  1. It Ends With Us – February 9

I am a huge fan of books and reading. I was recommended to read the book It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover about a year ago and I was entranced. You can imagine my excitement when I found out that they were turning it into a movie, let alone with the star being Blake Lively. To add on, we have Jane the Virgin star Justin Baldoni as Ryle. The set release date is February 9th and you can bet I will be there as soon as this movie comes out.

  1. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – March 29

While I have personally not seen the previous Ghostbusters movies, I am especially excited for this release. I saw the trailer while waiting in theaters for another movie to begin and I was immediately interested. There are numerous stars in this upcoming film including Paul Rudd and Finn Wolfhard. Before this movie releases, I will be watching all previous movies in the franchise so I am prepared for this movie which is guaranteed to be a hit.

  1. Deadpool 3 – May 3

I love love love the Deadpool movies. I have a special spot for Ryan Reynolds and I am obsessed with all the movies and shows that he stars in. So, as you can guess, I am anticipating the third movie in this franchise. To add on, the cast for this movie is exceptional. Ryan Reynolds is returning, obviously, but we also will see Hugh Jackman and Jennifer Garner on the screen! You can catch me in theaters when this is released!

  1. Joker: Folie a Deux – October 4

Last but certainly not least, we have the highly anticipated sequel to The Joker. I was mesmerized by the original and could not get enough of this rendition of the Joker. When I found out they were coming out with a sequel I was thrilled. I am especially excited for the fact that the beloved Harley Quinn character will be depicted in this movie and she will be portrayed by Lady Gaga. You will not want to miss this!

Overall, 2024 has a lot of wonderful new movies hitting the theater and I cannot wait to see each and every one of them!

Carissa Ray is the president of the Purdue Chapter of Her Campus. Last year she held the position of senior editor. She also writes articles for the chapter and typically writes entertainment pieces. She has been a member of the chapter since January of 2023! Carissa is currently a senior studying at Purdue University. She is majoring in Psychological Sciences with minors in Spanish and Forensic Sciences. Aside from Her Campus, Carissa is also on the board of the Purdue Chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a leadership honors society. She was recently elected as the president for the 2024-25 academic year. She is also a mentor for the College of Health and Human Sciences. In the future, she hopes to become a Forensic Psychologist and potentially work for the FBI. When she is not busy with school, Carissa is a huge book nerd and loves to read anything with mystery, romance, or fantasy. She also loves dancing and is part of the Purdue Higher Ground Dance Company. She enjoys jazz, hip hop, and theater dance styles. Finally, if she has any extra time, she is a TV buff and enjoys binging TV shows like Modern Family, The Vampire Diaries, or Supernatural.