20 of the biggest movies that will try to convince you to return to theaters this summer

Kirsten AcunaMay 20, 2021, 23:06 IST

Movie studios converged in Culver City on Wednesday to celebrate the return of cinema to the big screen.Kirsten Acuna/Insider

13 movie studios previewed their upcoming summer movies to get people excited to return to theaters.
The studios didn't showcase all of their best anticipated movies.
"Pig," "In the Heights," "Free Guy," "Respect," and "Summer of Soul" are a few highlights.

Movies are back - or theater owners and studios hope that's the case as we head into summer.

Giant movie poster placards lined the upstairs of AMC Century City 15 on Wednesday morning. Kirsten Acuna/Insider

"A Quiet Place Part II" is the reason we head to theaters.

Emily Blunt is back in "A Quiet Place: Part II." Paramount Pictures

Emma Stone showed off an intriguing "Cruella" that's been getting a lot of early buzz.

Emma Stone in "Cruella." Laurie Sparham/Disney

"In the Heights" will make you want to get up and dance.

It's impossible to not tap your feet to the infectious beats of "In the Heights." Macall Polay/Warner Bros.

"The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" will be the start of Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson dominating the summer.

Samuel L. Jackson, Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, and Ryan Reynolds star in "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard." David Appleby

"The Sparks Brothers" takes a deep dive into an obscure band that's beloved by other bands.

Edgar Wright (right) is seen with The Sparks Brothers. Jake Polonsky/Focus Features

"Fast 9" looks like it's going to be the ultimate popcorn, thrill ride.

Michelle Rodriguez and Vin Diesel are back in "Fast 9." Universal Pictures

"Zola" is based on an epic tweet thread.

Riley Keough and Taylour Paige star in A24's film adaptation of a viral Twitter thread that captivated people online in 2015. Photo by Anna Kooris; Courtesy of A24

"Summer of Soul" explores a music festival you likely never even knew existed.

A photo from 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival. Searchlight Pictures

"Black Widow" will be the first Marvel movie since 2019.

Scarlett Johansson in "Black Widow." Disney/Marvel

"Hotel Transylvania: Transformania" will close out Adam Sandler's animated vampire franchise.

Brian Hull replaces Adam Sandler, who voiced Drac in the first three movies. Sony Pictures Animation

"Old" is M. Night Shyamalan's next thriller.

M. Night Shyamalan has a new movie out this summer with Universal. Chris Pizzello/AP

"Snake Eyes" looks like it has some quality fight scenes.

Henry Golding stars in "Snake Eyes." Ed Araquel/Paramount Pictures

The Rock is bringing a Disneyland favorite ride to life in "Jungle Cruise."

Emily Blunt stars alongside The Rock in "Jungle Cruise." Walt Disney Studios

20th Century Studio's "Free Guy" has had us intrigued since we first previewed footage for it in October 2019.

Ryan Reynolds plays a non-playable character (NPC) in a video game in "Free Guy." 20th Century

"The Protégé" is giving us serious "John Wick" vibes.

Maggie Q isn't taking any prisoners in "The Protégé." Lionsgate

"The Night House" looks absolutely creepy.

"The Night House" debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2020. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures

Aretha Franklin handpicked Jennifer Hudson to portray her in "Respect."

Jordan Peele's next horror movie is "Candyman."

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in "Candyman" Universal

"Pig" follows Nicolas Cage searching for his stolen pet swine.

Nicolas Cage just wants his pig back in "Pig." JC Olivera/Getty Images

"The Year of the Everlasting Storm" takes a look at stories from the pandemic.

David Lowery is seen at Sundance in 2020. Rich Fury/Getty Images

Audiences want to see 'Black Widow' in theaters but family movies could struggle to lure people from the couch

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