Get your popcorn ready, because the “Summer of Margot” is officially getting a prequel!
Warner Bros. sent shockwaves through social media this week after unveiling a massive slate of release dates that stretches all the way into . Leading the pack of announcements is the long-awaited Ocean’s Eleven prequel, which is now officially set to hit theaters on June , .
The film stars A-listers Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper, with Cooper pulling double duty as the film’s director. On X (formerly Twitter), fans are already losing it over the pairing. “Margot and Bradley in a s heist movie? Inject it into my veins,” one viral post read.
But the Ocean’s news was just the tip of the iceberg. The studio is also doubling down on its partnership with horror mastermind Zach Cregger.
Fresh off the massive success of Weapons—which dominated the box office for three weeks in and raked in a cool $ million—Cregger is heading into the world of sci-fi. His new original project, The Flood, is officially slated for August , .
Cregger, who first shocked audiences with the cult hit Barbarian, is becoming one of the most trusted names in Hollywood. Warner Bros. Picture Group Co-Heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy praised him as a filmmaker “committed to creating unforgettable theatrical experiences.”
The “Cregger-verse” is expanding even further with Gladys, a spinoff from Weapons, which will arrive on September , . While Cregger isn’t directing this one, he is co-writing and producing, ensuring that his signature brand of chills remains intact.
“I’m incredibly excited to continue my partnership,” Cregger shared in a statement. “They are true champions of bold creativity.”
For the horror buffs who prefer classic scares, the studio also confirmed that Final Destination will bow on May , , while The Revenge of La Llorona is set to haunt theaters on April , .
The announcements didn’t stop at thrillers. Fashion and history fans are already buzzing on TikTok about Baz Luhrmann’s next masterpiece. The Elvis director’s untitled Joan of Arc film has officially claimed the prime Thanksgiving corridor, opening on November , .
The news comes on the heels of an electric CinemaCon, where other stars joined in on the hype. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman teased the magic of Practical Magic , while Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya stunned fans with a first look at Dune: Part Three.
With a slate this stacked, Warner Bros. is making one thing very clear: the movie theater is the place to be for the next three years. Whether you’re looking for high-stakes heists with Margot and Bradley or a terrifying night out with Zach Cregger, there’s a date on this calendar for everyone.
