List of American films of 2016

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This is a list of American films released in 2016.

Box office

The highest-grossing American films released in 2016, by domestic box office gross revenue, are as follows:{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?yr=2016&p=.htm |title=2016 Domestic Grosses |website=Box Office Mojo |publisher=IMDb |access-date=October 2, 2019 }}

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|+Highest-grossing films of 2016

RankTitleDistributorDomestic Gross
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| Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

| rowspan="3" | Disney

| $532,177,324

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| Finding Dory

| $486,295,561

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| Captain America: Civil War

| $408,084,349

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| The Secret Life of Pets

| Universal

| $368,384,330

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| The Jungle Book

| Disney

| $364,001,123

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| Deadpool

| 20th Century Fox

| $363,070,709

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| Zootopia

| Disney

| $341,268,248

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| Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

| rowspan="2" | Warner Bros.

| $330,360,194

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| Suicide Squad

| $325,100,054

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| Sing

| Universal

| $270,395,425

January–March

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| The Forest || Gramercy Pictures / Focus Features || Jason Zada (director); Ben Ketai, Sarah Cornwell, Nick Antosca (screenplay); Natalie Dormer, Taylor Kinney, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Eoin Macken|| {{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/natalie-dormer-the-forest-1201335421|title='Game of Thrones' Actress Natalie Dormer Joins Supernatural Thriller 'The Forest'|work=Variety|last=McNary|first=Dave|date=2014-10-21|access-date=2015-02-28}}

AnesthesiaIFC FilmsTim Blake Nelson (director/screenplay); Glenn Close, K. Todd Freeman, Jessica Hecht, Gretchen Mol, Tim Blake Nelson, Gloria Reuben, Kristen Stewart, Corey Stoll, Mickey Sumner, Yul Vazquez, Sam Waterston, Michael K. Williams{{cite web|url=http://filmmakermagazine.com/96675-trailer-watch-tim-blake-nelsons-anesthesia/|title=Tim Blake Nelson's Anesthesia|publisher=Filmmakermagazine.com|last=Bernstein|first=Paula|date=2015-12-14|access-date=2016-02-01}}
LambThe OrchardRoss Partridge (director/screenplay); Ross Partridge, Oona Laurence, Jess Weixler, Tom Bower{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/article/watch-there-is-something-odd-about-this-relationship-in-exclusive-lamb-clip-20151215|title=There is Something Odd About This Relationship in Exclusive 'Lamb' Clip|publisher=Indiewire.com|last=Saepoff|first=Sonya|date=2015-12-15|access-date=2016-02-01}}
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| Ride Along 2

Universal PicturesTim Story (director); Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi (screenplay); Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt, Olivia Munn, Bruce McGill, Tika Sumpter{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/115990-universal-sets-ride-along-2-for-january-15-2016#/slide/1|title=Universal Sets Ride Along 2 for January 15, 2016|publisher=Comingsoon.net|last=Lesnick|first=Silas|date=2014-03-13|access-date=2015-02-28}}
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of BenghaziParamount PicturesMichael Bay (director); Chuck Hogan (screenplay); James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/646233-13-hours-international-trailer-puts-you-under-heavy-fire|title=13 Hours International Trailer Puts You Under Heavy Fire|publisher=Comingsoon.net|last=Evry|first=Max|date=2016-01-11|access-date=2016-02-01}}
Norm of the NorthLionsgate / Splash EntertainmentTrevor Wall (director); Daniel R. Altiere, Steven M. Altiere, Malcolm T. Goldman (screenplay); Rob Schneider, Heather Graham, Ken Jeong, Colm Meaney, Loretta Devine, Gabriel Iglesias, Michael McElhatton, Bill Nighy{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/468441-norm-of-the-north-trailer|title=Norm of the North Trailer: The January 2016 Animated Release|publisher=Comingsoon.net|date=2015-08-04|access-date=2016-02-01}}
The BenefactorSamuel Goldwyn FilmsAndrew Renzi (director/screenplay); Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, Theo James, Clarke Peters, Brian Anthony Wilson, Dylan Baker, Cheryl Hines, Tibor Feldman{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/watch-first-trailer-for-the-benefactor-starring-richard-gere-dakota-fanning-and-theo-james-20151119|title=First Trailer For 'The Benefactor' Starring Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, And Theo James|publisher=Indiewire.com|last=Jagernauth|first=Kevin|date=2015-11-19|access-date=2016-02-01}}
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| Dirty Grandpa

Lionsgate / QED InternationalDan Mazer (director); John M. Phillips (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, Aubrey Plaza, Zoey Deutch, Julianne Hough, Dermot Mulroney{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/626923-dirty-grandpa-trailer-robert-de-niro-zac-efron-get-their-party-on|title=Dirty Grandpa Trailer: Robert De Niro & Zac Efron Get Their Party On|publisher=Comingsoon.net|last=Evry|first=Max|date=2015-10-28|access-date=2016-02-01}}{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/397841-aubrey-plaza-joins-dirty-grandpa|title=Aubrey Plaza Joins Dirty Grandpa|publisher=Comingsoon.net|last=Evry|first=Max|date=2015-01-09|access-date=2015-03-04}}
The 5th WaveColumbia Pictures / GK FilmsJ Blakeson (director); Susannah Grant, Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner (screenplay); Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Ron Livingston, Maggie Siff, Alex Roe, Maria Bello, Maika Monroe, Liev Schreiber{{cite web|url=http://www.movieweb.com/the-5th-wave-starring-chloe-moretz-gets-january-2016-release-date|title='The 5th Wave' Starring Chloë Moretz Gets January 2016 Release Date|publisher=Movieweb.com|last=Orange|first=Alan|date=2014-07-14|access-date=2015-03-02}}
The BoySTXfilmsWilliam Brent Bell (director); Stacey Menear (screenplay); James Russell, Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, Jim Norton, Diana Hardcastle{{Cite web|title=Boxoffice Pro on Twitter: "STX Entertainment will now release THE BOY on January 22, 2016."|url=https://twitter.com/boxoffice/status/572859054428565504|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Twitter|language=en}}
SynchronicityPOPfilms / Soapbox FilmsJacob Gentry (director/screenplay); Chad McKnight, A. J. Bowen, Brianne Davis, Scott Poythress, Michael Ironside{{cite web|url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/01/12/synchronicity-exclusive-clip-michael-ironside|title=Michael Ironside plays hardball in exclusive clip from time travel thriller Synchronicity|publisher=Ew.com|last=Collis|first=Clark|date=2016-01-12|access-date=2016-02-01}}
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| Kung Fu Panda 3

20th Century Fox / DreamWorks AnimationJennifer Yuh Nelson, Alessandro Carloni (directors); Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger (screenplay); Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, J. K. Simmons, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Kate Hudson, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim, Jackie Chan{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/391577-kung-fu-panda-3-moves-from-christmas-2015-to-original-march-2016-release|title=Kung Fu Panda 3 Moves from Christmas 2015 to Original March 2016 Release|publisher=Comingsoon.net|last=Perry|first=Spencer|date=2014-12-11|access-date=2015-02-28}}
The Finest HoursWalt Disney PicturesCraig Gillespie (director); Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson (screenplay); Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz, Eric Bana{{Cite web|date=2015-04-08|title=Chris Pine Thriller 'The Finest Hours' Pushed to 2016 by Disney|url=https://www.thewrap.com/chris-pine-thriller-the-finest-hours-pushed-to-2016-by-disney/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=TheWrap|language=en-US}}
Fifty Shades of BlackOpen Road FilmsMichael Tiddes (director); Marlon Wayans, Rick Alvarez (screenplay); Marlon Wayans, Kali Hawk, Affion Crockett, Jane Seymour, Andrew Bachelor, Florence Henderson, Jenny Zigrino, Fred Willard, Mike Epps{{Cite web|date=2015-06-03|title=Marlon Wayans 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Parody to Be Distributed by Open Road|url=https://www.thewrap.com/fifty-shades-of-grey-parody-fifty-shades-of-black-to-be-distributed-by-open-road/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=TheWrap|language=en-US}}
Jane Got a GunThe Weinstein CompanyGavin O'Connor (director); Brian Duffield, Anthony Tambakis, Joel Edgerton (screenplay); Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton, Noah Emmerich, Rodrigo Santoro, Boyd Holbrook, Ewan McGregor{{Cite web|title=Jane Got a Gun|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movie/jane-got-a-gun-2016|access-date=2021-07-18|website=www.comingsoon.net}}
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| Hail, Caesar! || Universal Pictures / Working Title Films / Mike Zoss Productions || Coen brothers (directors/screenplay); Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Channing Tatum || {{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/389491-first-look-at-george-clooney-in-hail-caesar#/slide/1|title=First Look at George Clooney in Hail, Caesar!|publisher=Comingsoon.net|last=Evry|first=Max|date=2014-12-04|access-date=2015-03-02}}

Pride and Prejudice and ZombiesScreen Gems / Cross Creek PicturesBurr Steers (director/screenplay); Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Charles Dance, Lena Headey{{Cite web|title=Why Austen Outweighs the Undead in Pride & Prejudice & Zombies|url=https://gizmodo.com/why-austen-outweighs-the-undead-in-pride-prejudice-1755816244|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Gizmodo|language=en-us}}
The ChoiceLionsgateRoss Katz (director); Bryan Sipe (screenplay); Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Maggie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Welling, Tom Wilkinson{{Cite web|last=Creative|first=The Uprising|title=First Teaser and Poster Revealed for The Choice|url=https://nicholassparks.com/news/2015/the-choice-teaser-and-poster-revealed/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Nicholas Sparks|language=en-US}}
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| Deadpool

20th Century Fox / Marvel EntertainmentTim Miller (director); Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick (screenplay); Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, Brianna Hildebrand{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/407693-six-actresses-to-test-for-deadpool-movie-female-lead|title=Six Actresses to Test for Deadpool Movie Female Lead|publisher=Comingsoon.net|date=2015-02-06|access-date=2015-03-21}}
Zoolander 2Paramount Pictures / Red Hour FilmsBen Stiller (director/screenplay); Justin Theroux, Nicholas Stoller, John Hamburg (screenplay); Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penélope Cruz, Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen{{Cite web|last=Robehmed|first=Natalie|title='Zoolander 2' Sets 2016 Release Date|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2015/03/10/zoolander-2-sets-release-date/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Forbes|language=en}}
How to Be SingleWarner Bros. Pictures / New Line Cinema / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / RatPac-Dune EntertainmentChristian Ditter (director); Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein, Dana Fox (screenplay); Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Damon Wayans Jr., Anders Holm, Alison Brie, Nicholas Braun, Jake Lacy, Jason Mantzoukas, Leslie Mann{{Cite web|last=Jagernauth|first=Kevin|date=2015-11-18|title=Watch: Dakota Johnson Learns 'How To Be Single' In New Trailer With Rebel Wilson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann & More|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2015/11/watch-dakota-johnson-learns-how-to-be-single-in-new-trailer-with-rebel-wilson-alison-brie-leslie-mann-more-104646/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=IndieWire|language=en}}
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| Risen

Columbia PicturesKevin Reynolds (director/screenplay); Paul Aiello (screenplay); Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, Cliff Curtis{{Cite web|last=Scheck|first=Frank|date=2016-02-18|title='Risen': Film Review|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/risen-film-review-866689/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
The WitchA24Robert Eggers (director/screenplay); Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, Lucas Dawson{{Cite web|date=2020-10-16|title=The Witch|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/title/2555810/the-witch|access-date=2021-07-18|website=CINEMABLEND}}
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| Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

The Weinstein Company / China Film Group / Yucaipa Companies / NetflixYuen Woo-ping (director); John Fusco (screenplay); Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh{{Cite web|last=McClintock|first=Pamela|date=2016-02-22|title='Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Sequel to Play in 15 or Fewer Imax Theaters in U.S.|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon-sequel-867166/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
Gods of EgyptSummit Entertainment / Thunder Road FilmsAlex Proyas (director); Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless (screenplay); Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Gerard Butler, Brenton Thwaites, Chadwick Boseman, Élodie Yung, Courtney Eaton, Rufus Sewell, Geoffrey Rush{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2016-02-25|title='Deadpool' Will Cuss Out 'Gods Of Egypt', 'Eddie The Eagle' & 'Triple 9' – Box Office Preview|url=https://deadline.com/2016/02/deadpool-gods-of-egypt-eddie-the-eagle-triple-9-weekend-box-office-1201708602/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Triple 9Open Road FilmsJohn Hillcoat (director); Matt Cook (screenplay); Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul, Clifton Collins Jr., Norman Reedus, Teresa Palmer, Michael K. Williams, Gal Gadot, Woody Harrelson, Kate Winslet{{Cite web|last=Hammond|first=Pete|date=2016-02-26|title='Triple 9' Review: Great Cast Makes Dirty Cop Thriller A Must For Genre Fans|url=https://deadline.com/2016/02/triple-9-review-kate-winslet-chiwetel-ejiofor-john-hillcoat-video-1201709883/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Eddie the Eagle20th Century FoxDexter Fletcher (director); Sean Macaulay, Simon Kelton (screenplay); Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Iris Berben, Jim Broadbent{{Cite web|last=Tartaglione|first=Nancy|date=2015-12-17|title='Eddie The Eagle' Trailer Swoops In With First Look At Underdog Ski-Jumper Story|url=https://deadline.com/2015/12/eddie-the-eagle-trailer-hugh-jackman-taron-egerton-video-1201668630/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
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| Zootopia || Walt Disney Pictures / Walt Disney Animation Studios || Byron Howard, Rich Moore (directors); Jared Bush, Phil Johnston (screenplay); Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Nate Torrence, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Tommy Chong, J. K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer, Alan Tudyk, Shakira || {{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/415933-walt-disney-animation-studios-reveals-new-zootopia-concept-art#/slide/1|title=Walt Disney Animation Studios Reveals New Zootopia Concept Art|publisher=Comingsoon.net|date=2015-03-03|access-date=2015-03-21}}

London Has FallenFocus Features / Millennium FilmsBabak Najafi (director); Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt, Christian Gudegast, Chad St. John (screenplay); Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Alon Abutbul, Angela Bassett, Robert Forster, Jackie Earle Haley, Melissa Leo, Radha Mitchell, Sean O'Bryan, Waleed Zuaiter{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2015-09-16|title='London Has Fallen' On A New Release Date: Gerard Butler Action Film To Open March 4, 2016|url=https://deadline.com/2015/09/london-has-fallen-release-date-change-march-2016-1201530670/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Whiskey Tango FoxtrotParamount PicturesGlenn Ficarra, John Requa (directors); Robert Carlock (screenplay); Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Billy Bob Thornton{{Cite web|title=Whiskey Tango Foxtrot|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movie/whiskey-tango-foxtrot-2016#/slide/1|access-date=2021-07-18|website=www.comingsoon.net}}
The Other Side of the Door20th Century FoxJohannes Roberts (director/screenplay); Ernest Riera (screenplay); Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto{{Cite web|title='The Other Side of the Door'|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/the-other-side-of-the-door/article_3bd332c4-19f3-5cf9-8e50-67ba8e0d4a06.html|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Daily Herald|language=en}}
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| Open Season: Scared Silly

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment / Sony Pictures AnimationDavid Feiss (director); Carlos Kotkin (screenplay); Will Townsend, Donny Lucas, Melissa Sturm, Trevor Devall, Garry Chalk, Kathleen Barr{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&country=TR&wk=2015W51&id=_fOPENSEASONSCARED01|title=Open Season: Scared Silly}}
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| 10 Cloverfield Lane

Paramount Pictures / Bad RobotDan Trachtenberg (director); Josh Campbell, Matt Stuecken, Damien Chazelle (screenplay); Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr.{{Cite magazine|title=Mary Elizabeth Winstead on '10 Cloverfield Lane' and Why She's Screwed for Doomsday|url=https://time.com/4254811/mary-elizabeth-winstead-10-cloverfield-lane/|access-date=2021-07-18|magazine=Time|language=en}}
The Brothers GrimsbyColumbia Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures / Four By Two FilmsLouis Leterrier (director); Sacha Baron Cohen, Phil Johnston, Peter Baynham (screenplay); Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Isla Fisher, Rebel Wilson, Gabourey Sidibe, Penélope Cruz{{cite web |title=Grimsby |url=https://comingsoon.net/films.php?id=93319 |website=ComingSoon.net |accessdate=February 13, 2014}}
The Young MessiahFocus FeaturesCyrus Nowrasteh (director/screenplay); Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh (screenplay); Adam Greaves-Neal, Sean Bean, David Bradley, Lee Boardman, Jonathan Bailey, David Burke{{Cite web|last=Team|first=The Deadline|date=2015-01-16|title=Focus Moves 'Christ The Lord' Out Of 'Batman V Superman' Weekend|url=https://deadline.com/2015/01/christ-the-lord-release-date-march-23-2016-anne-rice-809265/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
The Perfect MatchLionsgate / Codeblack FilmsBille Woodruff (director); Brandon Broussard, Gary Hardwick, Dana Verde (screenplay); Terrence J, Cassie Ventura, Donald Faison, Dascha Polanco, Robert Christopher Riley, Lauren London, Joe Pantoliano, Paula Patton{{Cite web|title=The Perfect Match does a strange, hollow imitation of a rom-com|url=https://www.avclub.com/the-perfect-match-does-a-strange-hollow-imitation-of-a-1798186940|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The A.V. Club|language=en-us}}
Hello, My Name Is DorisRoadside Attractions / Stage 6 FilmsMichael Showalter (director/screenplay); Laura Terruso (screenplay); Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Stephen Root, Elizabeth Reaser, Natasha Lyonne, Tyne Daly{{Cite web|title=Hello, My Name Is Doris|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt3766394/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Box Office Mojo}}
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|Miracles from Heaven

Columbia PicturesPatricia Riggen (director); Randy Brown (screenplay); Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch, Eugenio Derbez, Queen Latifah

|{{Cite web|title=Miracles from Heaven|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl4049765889/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Box Office Mojo}}

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| The Divergent Series: Allegiant

Summit Entertainment / Red Wagon EntertainmentRobert Schwentke (director); Noah Oppenheim, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage (screenplay); Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jeff Daniels, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Zoë Kravitz, Maggie Q, Ray Stevenson, Bill Skarsgård, Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts{{cite news| title='Insurgent' Director Robert Schwentke Returning for 'Allegiant Part 1' (Exclusive) |url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/insurgent-director-robert-schwentke-returning-for-allegiant-part-1-exclusive-1201372155/ | work=Variety}}{{cite news| title=Lionsgate Splitting Third 'Divergent' Book 'Allegiant' into Two Films |url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/lionsgate-splitting-third-divergent-book-allegiant-into-two-films-1201155988/ | work=Variety}}
The BronzeSony Pictures ClassicsBryan Buckley (director); Melissa Rauch, Winston Rauch (screenplay); Melissa Rauch, Gary Cole, Thomas Middleditch, Sebastian Stan, Cecily Strong, Haley Lu Richardson{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2015-12-10|title=Sony Pictures Classics Will Spring Relativity Pickup 'The Bronze' On March 18|url=https://deadline.com/2015/12/the-bronze-sony-classics-release-date-relativity-1201664398/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Midnight SpecialWarner Bros. Pictures / RatPac-Dune EntertainmentJeff Nichols (director/screenplay); Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, Jaeden Martell, Sam Shepard{{Cite web|title=Midnight Special|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3076687361/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Box Office Mojo}}
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| Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Warner Bros. Pictures / RatPac-Dune Entertainment / DC Entertainment / Atlas Entertainment / Cruel and Unusual FilmsZack Snyder (director); Chris Terrio, David S. Goyer (screenplay); Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, Gal Gadot{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/401207-batman-v-superman-fight-choreographer-talks-epic-battle#/slide/1|title=Batman v Superman Fight Choreographer Talks Epic Battle|publisher=Comingsoon.net|last=Evry|first=Max|date=2015-01-20|access-date=2015-03-21}}
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2Universal Pictures / Gold Circle Films / PlaytoneKirk Jones (director); Nia Vardalos (screenplay); Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Louis Mandylor, Andrea Martin, Michael Constantine{{Cite web|last=McNary|first=Dave|date=2015-05-22|title='My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2' Set for March 25 Against 'Batman v Superman'|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/my-big-fat-greek-wedding-2-set-for-march-25-against-batman-v-superman-1201503019/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}
I Saw the LightSony Pictures Classics / RatPac Entertainment / Creative Wealth Media Finance / Bron StudiosMarc Abraham (director/screenplay); Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen, Cherry Jones, Bradley Whitford, Maddie Hasson, Wrenn Schmidt{{Cite web|last=Hammond|first=Pete|date=2015-10-16|title=Oscar Casualty: Sony Pictures Classics Sees The Light, Moves Hank Williams Biopic To March|url=https://deadline.com/2015/10/i-saw-the-light-moves-oscar-casualty-sony-pictures-classics-1201585220/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
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| Everybody Wants Some!!

Paramount Pictures / Annapurna PicturesRichard Linklater (director/screenplay); Will Brittain, Zoey Deutch, Ryan Guzman, Tyler Hoechlin, Blake Jenner, J. Quinton Johnson, Glen Powell, Wyatt Russell, Austin Amelio, Temple Baker, Tanner Kalina, Juston Street, Forrest Vickery{{Cite web|last=Lincoln|first=Ross A.|date=2016-03-19|title=Paramount Shifts Release Dates For 'Everybody Wants Some' & 'Same Kind Of Different As Me'|url=https://deadline.com/2016/03/release-dates-for-everybody-wants-some-same-kind-of-different-as-me-shifted-1201722956/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}

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| God's Not Dead 2 || Pure Flix || Harold Cronk (director); Chuck Konzelman, Cary Solomon (screenplay); Melissa Joan Hart, Jesse Metcalfe, David A. R. White, Ernie Hudson, Hayley Orrantia, Robin Givens, Fred Thompson, Maria Canals-Barrera, Sadie Robertson, Pat Boone, Ray Wise || {{Cite web|last=Stone|first=Natalie|date=2015-11-04|title='God's Not Dead 2' Gets Spring 2016 Release Date|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/gods-not-dead-2-gets-837215/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}

Meet the BlacksFreestyle ReleasingDeon Taylor (director/screenplay); Nicole DeMasi (screenplay); Mike Epps, Gary Owen, Zulay Henao, Bresha Webb, Lil Duval, King Bach, Charlie Murphy, George Lopez, Mike Tyson{{Cite web|title=Meet the Blacks (2016)|url=https://hiddenempirefilmgroup.com/works/2016-meet-the-blacks-movie/|access-date=2021-07-18|language=en-US}}
Miles AheadSony Pictures ClassicsDon Cheadle (director/screenplay); Steven Baigelman (screenplay); Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor, Emayatzy Corinealdi, LaKeith Stanfield, Michael Stuhlbarg{{Cite web|date=2015-11-18|title='Miles Ahead' Film To Open In Selected Theaters April 1st|url=https://www.milesdavis.com/news/miles-ahead-film-to-open-in-selected-theaters-april-1st/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Miles Davis|language=en-US}}
PandemicXLrator MediaJohn Suits (director); Dustin T. Benson (screenplay); Rachel Nichols, Alfie Allen, Paul Guilfoyle, Pat Healy, Danielle Rose Russell, Missi Pyle, Mekhi Phifer{{Citation|title=Pandemic Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Missi Pyle, Alfie Allen Movie HD|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SllHJHiSwpo|language=en|access-date=2021-07-18}}
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| All at Once

Virtuoso FilmsJon Abrahams (director); Michael Testone (screenplay); Jon Abrahams, Annie Potts, Erika Christensen, Lydia Hearst, Summer Phoenix, Mickey Sumner, Martin Donovan, Stephen Henderson, Nicole Elizabeth Berger{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/all_at_once_2016|title=All at Once - Rotten Tomatoes|website=Rotten Tomatoes|date=March 31, 2024|accessdate=March 31, 2024}}
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| The Boss

Universal Pictures / Gary Sanchez Productions / On The Day ProductionsBen Falcone (director/screenplay); Melissa McCarthy, Steve Mallory (screenplay); Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Kathy Bates, Tyler Labine, Peter Dinklage{{Cite web|last=Ford|first=Rebecca|date=2015-01-05|title=Melissa McCarthy Comedy 'Michelle Darnell' Gets Release Date|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/melissa-mccarthy-comedy-michelle-darnell-761230/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
Hardcore HenrySTXfilmsIlya Naishuller (director/screenplay); Sharlto Copley, Danila Kozlovsky, Haley Bennett, Svetlana Ustinova, Tim Roth{{Cite web|last=Busch|first=Anita|date=2016-01-13|title=STX's 'Hardcore' Set As 'Hardcore Henry' For Release On April 8|url=https://deadline.com/2016/01/stxs-hardcore-henry-release-date-april-8-1201682413/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
DemolitionFox Searchlight PicturesJean-Marc Vallée (director); Bryan Sipe (screenplay); Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper, Judah Lewis{{Cite web|last=Pedersen|first=Erik|date=2015-07-15|title=Jake Gyllenhaal-Naomi Watts Drama 'Demolition' Gets Spring Release Date|url=https://deadline.com/2015/07/demolition-release-date-jake-gyllenhaal-naomi-watts-1201476565/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
The InvitationDrafthouse FilmsKaryn Kusama (director); Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi (screenplay); Logan Marshall-Green, Tammy Blanchard, Michiel Huisman, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Lindsay Burdge, Michelle Krusiec, Mike Doyle, Jay Larson, John Carroll Lynch{{Cite web|last=Davis|first=Edward|date=2016-03-29|title=Exclusive: Join The Reunion In These Character Posters For Karyn Kusama's Thriller 'The Invitation'|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2016/03/exclusive-join-the-reunion-in-these-character-posters-for-karyn-kusamas-thriller-the-invitation-102762/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=IndieWire|language=en}}
HushNetflixMike Flanagan (director/screenplay); Kate Siegel (screenplay); John Gallagher Jr., Michael Trucco, Kate Siegel{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2016/03/netflix-buys-mike-flanagans-hush-before-sxsw-world-premiere-60145/|title=Netflix Buys Mike Flanagan's 'Hush' Before SXSW World Premiere|date=10 March 2016|access-date=24 June 2020}}
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| The Jungle Book

Walt Disney Pictures / Fairview EntertainmentJon Favreau (director); Justin Marks (screenplay); Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito, Christopher Walken{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/639901-jungle-book-super-bowl-trailer#/slide/1|title=Jungle Book Super Bowl Trailer|publisher=Comingsoon.net|last=Lesnick|first=Silas|date=2016-02-07|access-date=2016-04-26}}{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/393175-jon-favreau-takes-you-behind-the-scenes-of-the-jungle-book|title=Jon Favreau Takes You Behind the Scenes of The Jungle Book|publisher=Comingsoon.net|last=Lesnick|first=Silas|date=2014-12-17|access-date=2015-02-28}}
Barbershop: The Next CutWarner Bros. Pictures / New Line Cinema / Metro-Goldwyn-MayerMalcolm D. Lee (director); Kenya Barris, Tracy Oliver (screenplay); Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Regina Hall, Anthony Anderson, Eve, J. B. Smoove, Lamorne Morris, Sean Patrick Thomas, Tyga, Deon Cole, Common, Nicki Minaj{{Cite web|date=2015-12-04|title=Trailer Released For Barbershop: The Next Cut|url=https://www.x95radio.com/2015/12/04/trailer-released-for-barbershop-the-next-cut/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=WRXX-FM|language=en-US}}
CriminalSummit Entertainment / Millennium FilmsAriel Vromen (director); Douglas S. Cook, David Weisberg (screenplay); Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones, Alice Eve, Gal Gadot, Michael Pitt, Jordi Mollà, Antje Traue, Scott Adkins, Ryan Reynolds, Amaury Nolasco{{Cite web|last=Busch|first=Anita|date=2015-08-03|title='Criminal', 'Dirty Grandpa' & 'Mechanic: Resurrection' Get New Release Dates|url=https://deadline.com/2015/08/criminal-dirty-grandpa-mechanic-resurrection-get-new-release-dates-1201490561/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Green RoomA24Jeremy Saulnier (director/screenplay); Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, Joe Cole, Callum Turner, Patrick Stewart{{Cite web|date=2016-02-05|title=Watch: Arm-Snapping, Punk Rock, Red-Band Trailer For Jere {{!}} The Playlist|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/watch-arm-snapping-punk-rock-red-band-trailer-for-jeremy-saulniers-green-room-starring-patrick-stewart-20160202|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205193641/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/watch-arm-snapping-punk-rock-red-band-trailer-for-jeremy-saulniers-green-room-starring-patrick-stewart-20160202|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-02-05|access-date=2021-07-18}}
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| Confirmation

HBO Films / Groundswell Productions / ABC SignatureRick Famuyiwa (director); Susannah Grant (screenplay); Kerry Washington, Wendell Pierce, Greg Kinnear, Jeffrey Wright, Eric Stonestreet, Bill Irwin, Zoe Lister-Jones, Grace Gummer, Treat Williams, Dylan Baker, Erika Christensen, Jennifer Hudson, Alison Wright, Malcolm Gets, Peter McRobbie, Kimberly Elise, Tom Virtue, Rhoda Griffis, Donna Biscoe, Michael Crider, Carol Sutton, Walt Elder, Ed Amatrudo, Jan Radcliff, Frank Hoyt Taylor, Matthew Hennessy, Michael G. Starr
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| The Huntsman: Winter's War

Universal Pictures / Perfect World Pictures / Roth FilmsCedric Nicolas-Troyan (director); Evan Spiliotopoulos, Craig Mazin (screenplay); Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Nick Frost, Sam Claflin, Rob Brydon, Jessica Chastain{{Cite web|date=2014-08-05|title='Huntsman' Release Date: 'Snow White' Prequel Targets April 2016|url=https://deadline.com/2014/07/huntsman-movie-snow-white-sequel-release-date-april-22-2016-812885/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805225453/http://www.deadline.com/2014/07/huntsman-movie-snow-white-sequel-release-date-april-22-2016/|url-status=live|archive-date=2014-08-05|access-date=2021-07-18}}
A Hologram for the KingLionsgate / Roadside Attractions / Saban FilmsTom Tykwer (director/screenplay); Tom Hanks, Omar Elba, Sarita Choudhury, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Ben Whishaw, Tom Skerritt{{cite news|last=McClintock|first=Pamela|title=First Look at Tom Hanks in 'A Hologram for the King'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-first-look-at-tom-703993|access-date=16 May 2014|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=14 May 2014}}
Elvis & NixonAmazon Studios / Bleecker StreetLiza Johnson (director); Joey Sagal, Hanala Sagal, Cary Elwes (screenplay); Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer, Johnny Knoxville, Colin Hanks, Evan Peters, Sky Ferreira, Tracy Letts, Tate Donovan, Ashley Benson{{Cite web|date=2016-01-08|title=Elvis & Nixon Trailer Starring Michael Shannon|url=https://collider.com/elvis-nixon-trailer-michael-shannon-kevin-spacey/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Collider|language=en-US}}
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| Keanu

Warner Bros. PicturesPeter Atencio (director); Jordan Peele, Alex Rubens (screenplay); Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key, Method Man, Luis Guzmán, Nia Long, Will Forte{{Cite web|last=Pedersen|first=Erik|date=2016-01-12|title=Warner Bros Moves Key & Peele Starrer 'Keanu' Back One Week – Update|url=https://deadline.com/2016/01/keanu-release-date-going-in-style-key-and-peele-morgan-freeman-michael-caine-1201433439/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Mother's DayOpen Road FilmsGarry Marshall (director); Tom Hines, Anya Kochoff Romano, Matt Walker (screenplay); Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Shay Mitchell, Julia Roberts, Jason Sudeikis, Britt Robertson, Timothy Olyphant, Héctor Elizondo, Jack Whitehall{{Cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=2015-07-22|title=Open Road Acquires Garry Marshall's 'Mother's Day' Starring Julia Roberts|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/mothers-day-open-road-julia-roberts-garry-marshall-1201545654/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}
Ratchet & ClankGramercy Pictures / PlayStation Originals / Rainmaker Entertainment / Blockade EntertainmentKevin Munroe (director); T.J. Fixman, Kevin Munroe, Gerry Swallow (screenplay); Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Bella Thorne, Rosario Dawson, Jim Ward, Armin Shimerman, Vincent Tong, Andrew Cownden, James Arnold Taylor, David Kaye, Sylvester Stallone{{Cite web|last=Ford|first=Rebecca|date=2015-05-13|title=Cannes: Focus Nabs Video Game Movie 'Ratchet & Clank' for U.S. (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cannes-focus-nabs-video-game-795274/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
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| Captain America: Civil War || Marvel Studios || Russo brothers (directors); Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely (screenplay); Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Emily VanCamp, Marisa Tomei, Tom Holland, Frank Grillo, Martin Freeman, William Hurt, Daniel Brühl || {{Cite web|date=2014-04-07|title=Captain America to Return to Theaters May 6, 2016 {{!}} News {{!}} Marvel.com|url=http://marvel.com/news/movies/2014/4/7/22279/captain_america_to_return_to_theaters_may_6_2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407184007/http://marvel.com/news/movies/2014/4/7/22279/captain_america_to_return_to_theaters_may_6_2016|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-04-07|access-date=2021-07-18}}

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| Money Monster

TriStar PicturesJodie Foster (director); Jamie Linden, Alan Di Fiore, Jim Kouf (screenplay); George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O'Connell, Dominic West, Caitríona Balfe, Giancarlo Esposito{{Cite web|title=Money Monster|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3162342913/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Box Office Mojo}}
SundownPantelion FilmsFernando Lebrija (director/screenplay); Miguel Tejada-Flores (screenplay); Devon Werkheiser, Sean Marquette, Camilla Belle{{Cite web|last=Lowe|first=Justin|date=2016-05-14|title='Sundown': Film Review|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/sundown-film-review-893705/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
The DarknessUniversal Pictures / Blumhouse ProductionsGreg McLean (director/screenplay); Shayne Armstrong, S.P. Krause (screenplay); Kevin Bacon, Radha Mitchell, Jennifer Morrison, Lucy Fry, David Mazouz, Ming-Na Wen, Paul Reiser{{Cite web|title=The Darkness Starts Friday, May 13th 2016 – Rocky Top 10 Cinema|url=http://rockytop10.com/the-darkness-starts-friday-may-13th-2016/|access-date=2021-07-18|language=en-US}}
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| The Angry Birds Movie

Columbia Pictures / Rovio AnimationClay Kaytis, Fergal Reilly (directors); Jon Vitti (screenplay); Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Kate McKinnon, Sean Penn, Tony Hale, Keegan-Michael Key, Bill Hader, Peter Dinklage{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/123574-the-cast-and-first-image-from-the-angry-birds-movie-revealed#/slide/1|title=The Cast and First Image from the Angry Birds Movie Revealed!|publisher=Comingsoon.net|date=2014-10-01|access-date=2015-02-28}}
Neighbors 2: Sorority RisingUniversal PicturesNicholas Stoller (director/screenplay); Andrew J. Cohen, Brendan O'Brien, Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen (screenplay); Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dave Franco, Ike Barinholtz{{Cite web|title=Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3900081665/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Box Office Mojo}}
The Nice GuysWarner Bros. Pictures / Silver Pictures / Waypoint EntertainmentShane Black (director/screenplay); Anthony Bagarozzi (screenplay); Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Margaret Qualley, Keith David, Kim Basinger{{Cite web|last=Patten|first=Dominic|date=2015-03-19|title=Warner Bros Moves Up 'The Nice Guys' For Comedy 'Central Intelligence'|url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/the-nice-guys-central-intelligence-release-dates-warner-bros-dwanye-johnson-ryan-gosling-finding-dory-1201395236/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
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| All the Way

HBO Films / Amblin Television / Moon Shot Entertainment / Tale Told Productions / Everyman PicturesJay Roach (director); Robert Schenkkan (screenplay); Bryan Cranston, Anthony Mackie, Melissa Leo, Frank Langella, Bradley Whitford, Stephen Root, Marque Richardson, Aisha Hinds, Mo McRae, Spencer Garrett, Ken Jenkins, Jeff Doucette, Randy Oglesby, Joe O'Connor, Hal Landon Jr., Ray Wise, Dohn Norwood, Joe Morton, Toby Huss, Matthew Glave, Walter Cronkite, Barry Goldwater, Ethan Phillips, Harry Reasoner, Stephen Stanton, George Wallace, Mike Wallace, Todd Weeks, Regi Davis, Samantha Bogach, Tim True, Bruce Noziak, Ned Van Zandt, Dan Desmond, Stoney Westmoreland, Eric Pumphrey, Bo Foxworth
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| X-Men: Apocalypse

20th Century Fox / TSG Entertainment / Bad Hat Harry Productions / Marvel Entertainment / The Donners' CompanyBryan Singer (director); Simon Kinberg (screenplay); James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Olivia Munn, Lucas Till{{Cite web|date=2013-12-05|title=X-Men: Apocalypse Set for May 27, 2016!|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/112102-x-men-apocalypse-set-for-may-27-2016|access-date=2021-07-18|website=ComingSoon.net}}
Alice Through the Looking GlassWalt Disney PicturesJames Bobin (director); Linda Woolverton (screenplay); Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, Rhys Ifans, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/121949-first-photos-from-the-alice-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass-set#/slide/1|title=First Photos from the Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass Set|publisher=Comingsoon.net|date=2014-08-18|access-date=2015-02-03}}
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| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows || Paramount Pictures / Nickelodeon Movies / Platinum Dunes || Dave Green (director); Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec (screenplay); Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Laura Linney, Stephen Amell, Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, Pete Ploszek, Alan Ritchson, Tyler Perry, Gary Anthony Williams, Brian Tee, Sheamus || {{Cite web|last=McMillan|first=Graeme|date=2016-02-07|title='Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' Cuts No Slack in Super Bowl 50 Trailer|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2-861533/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}

Me Before YouWarner Bros. PicturesThea Sharrock (director); Jojo Moyes (screenplay); Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer, Charles Dance, Brendan Coyle{{Cite web|last=Busch|first=Anita|date=2015-05-14|title='Me Before You' Gets Release Date From Warner Bros.|url=https://deadline.com/2015/05/me-before-you-release-date-thea-sharrock-1201427043/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingUniversal Pictures / Perfect World PicturesAkiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone (directors/screenplay); Andy Samberg (screenplay); Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Sarah Silverman, Tim Meadows{{Cite web|last=Pedersen|first=Erik|date=2015-06-09|title=Universal's Lonely Island Movie Set For Summer 2016|url=https://deadline.com/2015/06/lonely-island-movie-set-for-summer-2016-andy-samberg-1201440166/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
2 JenniferReality EntertainmentHunter Johnson (director/screenplay); Hunter Johnson, David Coupe, Lara Jean Mummert{{Cite news|url=https://dreadcentral.com/reviews/182543/2-jennifer-2016/|title=2 Jennifer (2016) - Dread Central|last=Boiselle|first=Matt|date=2016-08-19|work=Dread Central|access-date=2017-04-18|language=en-US}}
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| The Conjuring 2

Warner Bros. Pictures / New Line Cinema / RatPac-Dune EntertainmentJames Wan (director/screenplay); Chad Hayes, Carey W. Hayes, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (screenplay); Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances O'Connor, Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Franka Potente{{Cite web|last=McNary|first=Dave|date=2014-11-12|title='The Conjuring 2' Set for June 10, 2016|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/the-conjuring-2-release-date-1201353900/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}
WarcraftUniversal Pictures / Legendary Pictures / Blizzard Entertainment / Atlas EntertainmentDuncan Jones (director/screenplay); Charles Leavitt (screenplay); Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Toby Kebbell, Ben Schnetzer, Robert Kazinsky, Daniel Wu{{Cite web|last=Stedman|first=Alex|date=2015-04-24|title='Pacific Rim 2' Pushed Back to Summer 2017|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/pacific-rim-2-release-date-warcraft-the-mummy-1201478865/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}
Now You See Me 2Summit EntertainmentJon M. Chu (director); Ed Solomon (screenplay); Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Lizzy Caplan, Jay Chou, Sanaa Lathan, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman{{Cite web|date=2014-09-09|title=Lionsgate Sets Dates for Now You See Me 2 and Dirty Grandpa|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/122777-lionsgate-sets-dates-for-now-you-see-me-2-and-dirty-grandpa|access-date=2021-07-18|website=ComingSoon.net}}
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| Finding Dory

Walt Disney Pictures / Pixar Animation StudiosAndrew Stanton (director/screenplay); Victoria Strouse (screenplay); Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Hayden Rolence, Ed O'Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/390617-plot-and-setting-revealed-for-finding-dory|title=Plot and Setting Revealed for Finding Dory|publisher=Comingsoon.net|last=Evry|first=Max|date=2014-12-09|access-date=2015-03-04}}
Central IntelligenceWarner Bros. Pictures / New Line Cinema / Universal Pictures / RatPac-Dune Entertainment / Perfect World Pictures / Bluegrass FilmsRawson Marshall Thurber (director/screenplay); Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen (screenplay); Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan, Aaron Paul{{Cite web|title=WarnerBros.com {{!}} Central Intelligence {{!}} Movies|url=https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/central-intelligence|access-date=2021-07-18|website=www.warnerbros.com}}
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| Independence Day: Resurgence

20th Century Fox / TSG Entertainment / Centropolis Entertainment / Electric EntertainmentRoland Emmerich (director/screenplay); Nicolas Wright, James A. Woods, Dean Devlin, James Vanderbilt (screenplay); Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Maika Monroe, Travis Tope, William Fichtner, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Judd Hirsch{{Cite web|date=2014-10-14|title=Independence Day 2 Release Date Moved Up; Hitman: Agent 47 Pushed to August 2015|url=https://collider.com/indepdendence-day-2-release-date-june-24-2016/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Collider|language=en-US}}
The ShallowsColumbia PicturesJaume Collet-Serra (director); Anthony Jaswinski (screenplay); Blake Lively{{Cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=2015-08-05|title=Sony Dates 16 Films Including Two More 'Bad Boys' Sequels, 'Jumanji' Remake|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/sony-films-bad-boys-jennifer-lawrence-passengers-1201557242/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}
Free State of JonesSTX EntertainmentGary Ross (director/screenplay); Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/417601-first-look-at-matthew-mcconaughey-in-the-free-state-of-jones|title=First Look at Matthew McConaughey in The Free State of Jones|publisher=Comingsoon.net|last=Evry|first=Max|date=2015-03-09|access-date=2015-03-21}}
The Neon DemonAmazon Studios / Broad Green PicturesNicolas Winding Refn (director/screenplay); Mary Laws, Polly Stenham (screenplay); Elle Fanning, Karl Glusman, Jena Malone, Bella Heathcote, Abbey Lee, Desmond Harrington, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves{{Cite web|date=2016-04-28|title=See all the 2016 summer movies|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2016/04/28/see-all-the-2016-summer-movies/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Orange County Register|language=en-US}}
Swiss Army ManA24Daniels (directors/screenplay); Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=swissarmyman.htm |title=Swiss Army Man (2016) |website=Box Office Mojo |access-date=October 14, 2016 |archive-date=October 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015004534/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=swissarmyman.htm |url-status=live }}
Adventures in BabysittingDisney ChannelJohn Schultz (director); Tiffany Paulsen (screenplay); Sabrina Carpenter, Sofia Carson, Nikki Hahn, Mallory James Mahoney, Kevin Quinn, Gillian Vigman, Gabrielle Miller, Ken Lawson{{cite web|title=The 100th Disney Channel Original Movie, Adventures in Babysitting Premieres Friday, June 24 on Disney Channel|url=http://www.corusent.com/news/100th-disney-channel-original-movie-adventures-babysitting-premieres-friday-june-24-disney-channel/|publisher=Corus Entertainment|access-date=May 23, 2016|archive-date=September 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919012733/https://www.corusent.com/news/100th-disney-channel-original-movie-adventures-babysitting-premieres-friday-june-24-disney-channel/|url-status=dead}}

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| The Legend of Tarzan || Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures / RatPac-Dune Entertainment || David Yates (director); Adam Cozad, Craig Brewer (screenplay); Alexander Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, Jim Broadbent, Christoph Waltz || {{Cite web|last=Kit|first=Borys|date=2014-02-11|title=Warner Bros. Sets Release Date for Its 3D 'Tarzan' Movie|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/warner-bros-sets-release-date-679394/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}

The BFGWalt Disney Pictures / DreamWorks Pictures /Amblin Entertainment / Reliance Entertainment / Walden MediaSteven Spielberg (director); Melissa Mathison (screenplay); Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall, Bill Hader{{Cite web|last=McNary|first=Dave|date=2014-06-16|title=Tom Hanks-Steven Spielberg Cold War Thriller Set for Oct. 16, 2015|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/tom-hanks-steven-spielberg-cold-war-thriller-set-for-oct-16-2015-1201221269/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}
The Purge: Election YearUniversal Pictures / Blumhouse Productions / Platinum DunesJames DeMonaco (director/screenplay); Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell, Mykelti Williamson{{Cite web|last=Stone|first=Natalie|date=2015-01-08|title='The Purge 3' Gets 2016 Release Date|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/purge-3-gets-2016-release-762131/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
MaraudersLionsgate Premiere / Emmett/Furla/Oasis FilmsSteven C. Miller (director); Michael Cody, Chris Sivertson (screenplay); Christopher Meloni, Bruce Willis, Dave Bautista, Adrian Grenier, Johnathon Schaech, Lydia Hull, Tyler Jon Olson, Texas Battle{{cite web|last=Slead |first=Evan |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/01/marauders-trailer-bruce-willis-christopher-meloni |title=Marauders trailer pits Bruce Willis against Christopher Meloni |publisher=EW.com |date=2016-06-01 |access-date=October 20, 2022}}
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| The Secret Life of Pets

Universal Pictures / Illumination EntertainmentChris Renaud (director); Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, Brian Lynch (screenplay); Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Coogan, Albert Brooks{{Cite web|last=Lowe|first=Kinsey|date=2015-04-16|title='Pets' Project From Illumination & Universal Gets Title, New Date|url=https://deadline.com/2015/04/pets-project-illumination-universal-gets-title-new-date-1201411375/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417010643/http://deadline.com/2015/04/pets-project-illumination-universal-gets-title-new-date-1201411375/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 17, 2015|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
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|Matt Ross (director/screenplay); Viggo Mortensen, Frank Langella, Kathryn Hahn, Steve Zahn

|{{Cite web|last=McNary|first=Dave|date=2016-02-05|title=Viggo Mortensen's Family Drama 'Captain Fantastic' Gets Release Date|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/viggo-mortensen-captain-fantastic-release-date-1201697680/|access-date=2021-08-04|website=Variety|language=en-US}}

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates20th Century Fox / TSG Entertainment / Chernin EntertainmentJake Szymanski (director); Andrew J. Cohen, Brendan O'Brien (screenplay); Zac Efron, Anna Kendrick, Adam DeVine, Aubrey Plaza, Stephen Root{{Cite web|title=Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl2590148097/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Box Office Mojo}}
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| Characterz

MarVista EntertainmentJon Binkowski (director/screenplay); Lisa Enos Smith (screenplay); Mitchel Musso, Walt Willey, Miles D, Marc Musso, Ken Osmond, Isaac C. Singleton Jr., Michael Winslow, Felix Silla, Ana Eligio{{Citation|title=Characterz iTunes Release Date July 12, 2016|url=https://www.blu-ray.com/itunes/Characterz-iTunes/20282/|access-date=2021-07-18}}
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| The Infiltrator

Broad Green PicturesBrad Furman (director); Bryan Cranston, Diane Kruger, John Leguizamo, Benjamin Bratt, Yul Vazquez, Amy Ryan{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2016-07-12|title='Pets' Ain't Afraid Of No Ghosts: Weekend Box Office Preview|url=https://deadline.com/2016/07/ghostbusters-melissa-mccarthy-kristen-wiig-kate-mckinnon-weekend-box-office-preview-the-infiltrator-bryan-cranston-1201785316/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
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| Café Society

Amazon Studios / LionsgateWoody Allen (director/screenplay); Jeannie Berlin, Steve Carell, Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Corey Stoll, Ken Stott{{cite web |url=http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en/article/62127.html |title=Woody Allen's Café Society to open the 69th Festival International du Film |accessdate=29 March 2016 |work=Cannes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329104040/http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en/article/62127.html |archive-date=29 March 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
GhostbustersColumbia Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures / GhostCorpsPaul Feig (director/screenplay); Katie Dippold (screenplay); Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Charles Dance, Michael K. Williams, Chris Hemsworth{{Cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=2015-08-05|title=Sony Dates 16 Films Including Two More 'Bad Boys' Sequels, 'Jumanji' Remake|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/sony-films-bad-boys-jennifer-lawrence-passengers-1201557242/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}
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| Star Trek Beyond

Paramount Pictures / Skydance Media / Bad RobotJustin Lin (director); Simon Pegg, Doug Jung (screenplay); John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldaña, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Idris Elba{{Cite web|last1=Stedman|first1=Brent Lang,Alex|last2=Lang|first2=Brent|last3=Stedman|first3=Alex|date=2016-06-19|title='Star Trek' Actor Anton Yelchin Dies at 27|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/anton-yelchin-dead-star-trek-alpha-dog-1201798798/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}
Batman: The Killing JokeWarner Bros. Pictures / Fathom EventsSam Liu (director); Brian Azzarello (screenplay); Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong, Ray Wise
Ice Age: Collision Course20th Century Fox / Blue Sky StudiosMichael Thurmeier (director); Michael J. Wilson, Michael Berg, Yoni Brenner (screenplay); Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Josh Peck, Simon Pegg, Seann William Scott, Jennifer Lopez, Queen Latifah{{Cite web|last=Lowe|first=Kinsey|date=2015-08-08|title='Ice Age 5' Gets Title, Date Change; Weinstein Co. Adjusts 'About Ray'|url=https://deadline.com/2015/08/ice-age-collision-course-underdog-about-ray-1201495681/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Lights OutWarner Bros. Pictures / New Line Cinema / RatPac-Dune Entertainment / Atomic MonsterDavid F. Sandberg (director); Eric Heisserer (screenplay); Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Alexander DiPersia, Billy Burke, Maria Bello{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2015-12-21|title=Guy Ritchie's King Arthur Film Gallops To 2017; 'Lights Out' Set For Summer|url=https://deadline.com/2015/12/knights-of-the-roundtable-king-arthur-guy-ritchie-sully-lights-out-1201670759/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
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| Nerve

LionsgateHenry Joost, Ariel Schulman (directors); Jessica Sharzer (screenplay); Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Juliette Lewis{{Cite web|last=Busch|first=Anita|date=2016-05-10|title=Lionsgate Moves YA Title 'Nerve' Into Summer, Schedules 'The Woods'|url=https://deadline.com/2016/05/lionsgate-nerve-the-woods-release-dates-1201752448/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
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| Jason Bourne

Universal Pictures / The Kennedy/Marshall Company / Perfect World PicturesPaul Greengrass (director/screenplay); Christopher Rouse (screenplay); Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel, Julia Stiles, Riz Ahmed{{Cite web|last=Yamato|first=Jen|date=2015-01-06|title=Universal Moves Damon-Greengrass 'Bourne' Sequel Into 'Apes' Slot|url=https://deadline.com/2015/01/universal-damon-greengrass-bourne-sequel-2016-date-1201342248/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109063158/http://deadline.com/2015/01/universal-damon-greengrass-bourne-sequel-2016-date-1201342248/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 9, 2015|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Bad MomsSTX EntertainmentJon Lucas, Scott Moore (directors/screenplay); Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Annie Mumolo, Jada Pinkett Smith, Christina Applegate{{Cite web|last=Galuppo|first=Mia|date=2016-03-14|title=Comedy 'Bad Moms,' Sci-Fi Film 'The Space Between Us' Swap Release Dates|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/comedy-bad-moms-sci-fi-875644/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
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| Suicide Squad || Warner Bros. Pictures / DC Entertainment / RatPac-Dune Entertainment / Atlas Entertainment || David Ayer (director/screenplay); Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ike Barinholtz, Scott Eastwood, Cara Delevingne ||{{Cite web|date=2014-10-15|title=Warner Bros Massive DC Movie Slate Revealed|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/dc-movie-slate-revealed/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=/Film|language=en-US}}

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| Pete's Dragon

Walt Disney PicturesDavid Lowery (director/screenplay); Toby Halbrooks (screenplay); Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence, Robert Redford{{Cite web|date=2015-01-13|title=Pete's Dragon for Set for 2016, Ghost in the Shell for 2017|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/399255-petes-dragon-for-set-for-2016-ghost-in-the-shell-for-2017|access-date=2021-07-18|website=ComingSoon.net}}
Sausage PartyColumbia Pictures / Annapurna Pictures / Point Grey PicturesConrad Vernon, Greg Tiernan (directors); Kyle Hunter, Ariel Shaffir, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg (screenplay); Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, James Franco, Danny McBride, Paul Rudd, Edward Norton, Salma Hayek{{Cite web|last=Desowitz|first=Bill|date=2016-08-04|title=Seth Rogen's R-Rated 'Sausage Party' Tries to Break Through the Family-Friendly Animation Glass Ceiling|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2016/08/seth-rogen-sausage-party-animation-r-rated-1201713208/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=IndieWire|language=en}}
Hell or High WaterLionsgate / CBS Films / Sidney Kimmel Entertainment / OddLot EntertainmentDavid Mackenzie (director); Taylor Sheridan (screenplay); Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gil Birmingham{{cite web |title=Hell or High Water |url=http://www.movieinsider.com/m10150/comancheria |website=BoxOfficeMojo.com |accessdate=September 1, 2016}}
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| Ben-Hur

Paramount Pictures / Metro-Goldwyn-MayerTimur Bekmambetov (director); Keith Clarke, John Ridley (screenplay); Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro, Nazanin Boniadi, Ayelet Zurer, Morgan Freeman{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/405873-mgm-and-paramount-start-principal-photography-on-ben-hur|title=MGM and Paramount Start Principal Photography on Ben-Hur|publisher=Comingsoon.net|date=2015-02-02|access-date=2015-03-04}}
Kubo and the Two StringsFocus Features / LaikaTravis Knight (director); Marc Haimes, Chris Butler (screenplay); Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Ralph Fiennes, Rooney Mara, George Takei, Matthew McConaughey{{Cite web|date=2016-01-28|title=The Kubo And The Two Strings Trailer Is Epic And Magical|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Kubo-Two-Strings-Trailer-Epic-Magical-108827.html|access-date=2021-07-18|website=CINEMABLEND}}
War DogsWarner Bros. PicturesTodd Phillips (director/screenplay); Stephen Chin, Jason Smilovic (screenplay); Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Ana de Armas, Bradley Cooper{{Cite web|date=2016-07-01|title=War Dogs: New Trailer Embraces American Corruption|url=https://collider.com/war-dogs-new-trailer/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Collider|language=en-US}}
A Tale of Love and DarknessFocus Features / Voltage PicturesNatalie Portman (director/screenplay); Natalie Portman, Gilad Kahana, Amir Tessler{{cite news|last1=Spencer|first1=Jake|title=Focus World Acquires Natalie Portman's 'A Tale of Love and Darkness'|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2016/03/focus-world-acquires-natalie-portmans-a-tale-of-love-and-darkness-61842/|website=IndieWire|date=March 7, 2016}}
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| Mechanic: Resurrection

Summit Premiere / Millennium FilmsDennis Gansel (director); Philip Shelby, Tony Mosher (screenplay); Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones, Michelle Yeoh, Sam Hazeldine{{Cite web|last=Busch|first=Anita|date=2015-08-03|title='Criminal', 'Dirty Grandpa' & 'Mechanic: Resurrection' Get New Release Dates|url=https://deadline.com/2015/08/criminal-dirty-grandpa-mechanic-resurrection-get-new-release-dates-1201490561/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Don't BreatheScreen Gems / Stage 6 FilmsFede Álvarez (director/screenplay); Rodo Sayagues (screenplay); Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto, Stephen Lang{{Cite web|title=Don't Breathe|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl2692711937/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Box Office Mojo}}
Hands of StoneThe Weinstein CompanyJonathan Jakubowicz (director/screenplay); Édgar Ramírez, Robert De Niro, Usher{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2016-02-23|title=Weinstein Co. Dates 'Sing Street' & Roberto Duran Boxing Title 'Hands Of Stone'|url=https://deadline.com/2016/02/sing-street-hands-of-stone-release-dates-weinstein-co-1201707992/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Ace the CaseGravitas VenturesKevin Kaufman (director/screenplay); Ripley Sobo, Lev Gorn, Susan Sarandon, Marc Menchaca{{cite web|title=Ace the Case: Manhattan Mystery|work=Rotten Tomatoes|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ace_the_case_manhattan_mystery_2016/|accessdate=31 December 2017}}
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| The 9th Life of Louis Drax || Summit Premiere / Miramax / Soda Pictures || Alexandre Aja (director); Max Minghella (screenplay); Jamie Dornan, Sarah Gadon, Aaron Paul, Aiden Longworth, Oliver Platt, Molly Parker, Julian Wadham, Jane McGregor, Barbara Hershey || {{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/06/9th-life-of-louis-drax-fall-2016-release-date-1201776464/ |title='9th Life of Louis Drax' To Get Theatrical Release This Fall |website=Deadline Hollywood |first=Anita |last=Busch |date=June 21, 2016 |accessdate=June 21, 2016}}

The Light Between OceansTouchstone Pictures / DreamWorks Pictures / Reliance Entertainment / Participant Media / Heyday FilmsDerek Cianfrance (director/screenplay); Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz, Bryan Brown, Jack Thompson{{Cite web|last=McClintock|first=Pamela|date=2016-02-09|title=Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander's 'Light Between Oceans' Lands Fall Release Date|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/michael-fassbender-alicia-vikanders-light-863623/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
Morgan20th Century FoxLuke Scott (director); Seth Owen (screenplay); Kate Mara, Anya Taylor-Joy, Toby Jones, Rose Leslie, Boyd Holbrook, Michelle Yeoh, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Paul Giamatti{{Cite web|title=First look at Kate Mara in Luke Scott's sci-fi thriller 'Morgan'|url=https://ew.com/article/2016/05/24/morgan-first-look-kate-mara-luke-scott/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=EW.com|language=en}}
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| Sully

Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures / RatPac-Dune Entertainment / The Kennedy/Marshall CompanyClint Eastwood (director); Todd Komarnicki (screenplay); Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney{{Cite web|date=2016-04-26|title=Sully|url=https://www.imax.com/movies/sully|access-date=2021-07-18|website=www.imax.com|language=en}}
When the Bough BreaksScreen GemsJon Cassar (director); Jack Olsen (screenplay); Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Jaz Sinclair, Romany Malco, Michael K. Williams, Theo Rossi{{Cite web|title=When The Bough Breaks is enjoyable trash, but trash nonetheless|url=https://www.avclub.com/when-the-bough-breaks-is-enjoyable-trash-but-trash-non-1798188728|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The A.V. Club|language=en-us}}
The Disappointments RoomRogueD. J. Caruso (director/screenplay); Wentworth Miller (screenplay); Kate Beckinsale, Mel Raido, Gerald McRaney, Lucas Till{{Cite web|date=2016-08-15|title=Relativity Moves Up Kate Beckinsale Thriller 'The Disappointments Room' by 2 Months|url=https://www.thewrap.com/relativity-moves-up-kate-beckinsale-thriller-the-disappointments-room-by-2-months/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=TheWrap|language=en-US}}
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| Bridget Jones's Baby

Universal Pictures / StudioCanal / Miramax Films / Working Title Films / Perfect World PicturesSharon Maguire (director); Helen Fielding, Dan Mazer, Emma Thompson (screenplay); Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, Emma Thompson{{Cite web|last=Ford|first=Rebecca|date=2015-10-13|title=Third 'Bridget Jones' Movie Gets Release Date|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/third-bridget-jones-movie-gets-831689/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
SnowdenOpen Road FilmsOliver Stone (director/screenplay); Kieran Fitzgerald (screenplay); Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto, Tom Wilkinson, Scott Eastwood, Logan Marshall-Green, Timothy Olyphant, Ben Schnetzer, LaKeith Stanfield, Rhys Ifans, Nicolas Cage{{Cite web|last=Farber|first=Stephen|date=2016-09-09|title='Snowden': Film Review {{!}} TIFF 2016|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/snowden-review-926594/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
Blair WitchLionsgate / Vertigo EntertainmentAdam Wingard (director); Simon Barrett (screenplay); James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Brandon Scott, Corbin Reid, Valorie Curry, Wes Robinson{{Cite web|date=2016-05-11|title=Scary Trailer For Horror Film 'The Woods' - MoviePilot.com|url=http://moviepilot.com/posts/3908212|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511124217/http://moviepilot.com/posts/3908212|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-05-11|access-date=2021-07-18}}
Hillsong: Let Hope RisePure FlixMichael John Warren (director); Joel Houston, Michael Guy Chislett, Matt Crocker, Jonathon Douglass, Jad Gillies, Simon Kobler, Jihea Oh, Taya Smith, Benjamin Tennikoff, Dylan Thomas{{Cite web|title=Hillsong: Let Hope Rise|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl2824439297/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Box Office Mojo}}
The Last DescentExcel Entertainment GroupIsaac Halasima (director/screenplay); Chadwick Hopson, Alexis "Lexy" Johnson, Landon Henneman, Jyllian Petrie, Jacob Omer, Mason D. Davis, Paul Tan, Mark Webb, Kendrey Flake{{cite web|url=http://www.lastdescent.com/|title=Theaters|website=www.lastdescent.com|access-date=September 18, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160904161103/http://www.lastdescent.com/|archive-date=September 4, 2016}}
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| The Magnificent Seven

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Columbia Pictures / Village Roadshow PicturesAntoine Fuqua (director); Nic Pizzolatto, Richard Wenk (screenplay); Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lee Byung-hun, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier, Peter Sarsgaard, Haley Bennett{{Cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=2015-08-05|title=Sony Dates 16 Films Including Two More 'Bad Boys' Sequels, 'Jumanji' Remake|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/sony-films-bad-boys-jennifer-lawrence-passengers-1201557242/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}
StorksWarner Bros. Pictures / Warner Animation Group / RatPac-Dune EntertainmentNicholas Stoller (director/screenplay); Doug Sweetland (director); Andy Samberg, Katie Crown, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Danny Trejo{{Cite web|date=2015-04-20|title=Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer to Voice Animated 'Storks' for WB|url=https://www.thewrap.com/andy-samberg-kelsey-grammer-to-voice-animated-storks-for-wb/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=TheWrap|language=en-US}}
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| Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

20th Century Fox / TSG Entertainment / Chernin EntertainmentTim Burton (director); Jane Goldman (screenplay); Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Chris O'Dowd, Allison Janney, Rupert Everett, Terence Stamp, Ella Purnell, Judi Dench, Samuel L. Jackson{{Cite web|date=2016-09-03|title=A Miss Peregrine Loop Day Clip Explains What the Unique Holiday Is All About|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/miss-peregrine-loop-day-clip/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=/Film|language=en-US}}
Deepwater HorizonSummit Entertainment / Participant MediaPeter Berg (director); Matthew Michael Carnahan, Matthew Sand (screenplay); Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Gina Rodriguez, Dylan O'Brien, Kate Hudson{{Cite web|date=2014-10-06|title=Deepwater Horizon, Starring Mark Wahlberg, Set for 2016 Release|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/123715-deepwater-horizon-starring-mark-wahlberg-set-for-2016-release|access-date=2021-07-18|website=ComingSoon.net}}
Queen of KatweWalt Disney Pictures / ESPN FilmsMira Nair (director); William Wheeler (screenplay); David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o{{Cite web|last=Siegel|first=Tatiana|date=2016-04-08|title=Disney's David Oyelowo Drama, 'Queen of Katwe,' Gets Release Date|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/disneys-david-oyelowo-drama-queen-882187/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
MastermindsRelativity MediaJared Hess (director); Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Emily Spivey (screenplay); Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Jason Sudeikis{{Cite web|last=Linden|first=Sheri|date=2016-09-29|title='Masterminds': Film Review|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/masterminds-930801/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}

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| The Girl on the Train || Universal Pictures / DreamWorks Pictures / Reliance Entertainment || Tate Taylor (director); Erin Cressida Wilson (screenplay); Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Édgar Ramírez, Lisa Kudrow || {{Cite web|last=McNary|first=Dave|date=2015-12-16|title=Universal Boards Emily Blunt's 'Girl on the Train'|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/the-girl-on-the-train-release-date-emily-blunt-1201663358/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}

The Birth of a NationFox Searchlight PicturesNate Parker (director/screenplay); Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Mark Boone Junior, Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis, Dwight Henry, Aja Naomi King, Esther Scott, Roger Guenveur Smith, Gabrielle Union, Penelope Ann Miller, Jackie Earle Haley{{Cite web|last=Plaugic|first=Lizzie|date=2016-02-25|title=The Birth of a Nation comes out nationwide on October 7th, 2016|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/25/11115690/birth-of-a-nation-release-date-nate-parker|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Verge|language=en}}
Middle School: The Worst Years of My LifeLionsgate / CBS FilmsSteve Carr (director); Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Kara Holden (screenplay); Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle, Thomas Barbusca, Andy Daly, Adam Pally, Retta{{Cite web|last=Films|first=C. B. S.|title=CBS Films, Participant Media and James Patterson Assemble Cast for "MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS OF MY LIFE"|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cbs-films-participant-media-and-james-patterson-assemble-cast-for-middle-school-the-worst-years-of-my-life-300178069.html|access-date=2021-07-18|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en}}
The Alchemist CookbookOscilloscope LaboratoriesJoel Potrykus (director/screenplay); Ty Hickson, Amari Cheatom{{cite web |last=Burger |first=Mark |title='The Alchemist Cookbook' New Trailer: Daring Film Heads to BitTorrent as Pay-What-You-Wish Deal |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2016/09/the-alchemist-cookbook-trailer-bitorrent-1201727573/ |website=IndieWire |date=18 September 2016 |quote=released through BitTorrent Now on a pay-what-you-wish basis on October 9 }}
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| The Accountant

Warner Bros. Pictures / RatPac-Dune EntertainmentGavin O'Connor (director); Bill Dubuque (screenplay); Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J. K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor, John Lithgow{{Cite web|date=2016-10-14|title=The Accountant|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/the-accountant/the-accountant/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=pastemagazine.com|language=en}}
Kevin Hart: What Now?Universal PicturesLeslie Small, Tim Story (directors); Kevin Hart, Harry Ratchford, Joey Wells (screenplay); Kevin Hart{{Cite web|date=2015-05-06|title='Kevin Hart: What Now?' Concert Movie Coming October 2016|url=https://movieweb.com/kevin-hart-what-now-concert-film-release-date-2016/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Movieweb|language=en-US}}
ChristineThe OrchardAntonio Campos (director); Craig Shilowich (screenplay); Rebecca Hall, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts, Maria Dizzia, J. Smith-Cameron, John Cullum, Timothy Simons, Kim Shaw, Morgan Spector{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/the-orchard-acquires-sundance-drama-christine-starring-rebecca-hall-1201697369/|title=The Orchard Acquires Sundance Drama 'Christine' Starring Rebecca Hall|last=Setoodah|first=Ramin|date=February 4, 2016|work=Variety|accessdate=April 6, 2016}}
Max SteelOpen Road FilmsStewart Hendler (director); Christopher Yost (screenplay); Ben Winchell, Maria Bello, Ana Villafañe, Josh Brener, Andy García{{Cite web|title='Max Steel' Exclusive: Watch the First U.S. Trailer for Long-Awaited Action Movie (Plus a Director Q&A)|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/max-steel-exclusive-watch-the-first-u-s-trailer-for-long-awaited-action-movie-plus-a-director-qa-180118989.html|access-date=2021-07-18|website=www.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}
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| Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

Paramount Pictures / Skydance MediaEdward Zwick (director/screenplay); Richard Wenk, Marshall Herskovitz (screenplay); Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders{{Cite web|date=2016-06-23|title=Jack Reacher: Never Go Back|url=https://www.imax.com/movies/jack-reacher-never-go-back|access-date=2021-07-18|website=www.imax.com|language=en}}
Keeping Up with the Joneses20th Century FoxGreg Mottola (director); Michael LeSieur (screenplay); Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, Gal Gadot{{Cite web|last=Lincoln|first=Ross A.|date=2016-05-28|title='Maze Runner: The Death Cure' Release Moved To 2018 As Dylan O'Brien Recovers|url=https://deadline.com/2016/05/warner-bros-maze-runner-the-death-cure-dylan-obrien-1201764118/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Ouija: Origin of EvilUniversal Pictures / Blumhouse ProductionsMike Flanagan (director/screenplay); Jeff Howard (screenplay); Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson, Annalise Basso, Henry Thomas{{Cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=2015-04-30|title=Newly Retitled 'Ouija' Sequel A Go For October 2016 – Update|url=https://deadline.com/2015/04/ouija-sequel-october-2016-universal-jason-blum-1201418623/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Boo! A Madea HalloweenLionsgate / Tyler Perry StudiosTyler Perry (director/screenplay); Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis, Patrice Lovely, Yousef Erakat, Lexy Panterra, Andre Hall, Liza Koshy, Diamond White, Brock O'Hurn, Bella Thorne{{Cite web|date=2016-01-21|title=Tyler Perry's 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' Starts Production|url=https://movieweb.com/madea-halloween-movie-boo-tyler-perry-production-start/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Movieweb|language=en-US}}
I'm Not AshamedPure FlixBrian Baugh (director); Bodie Thoene, Robin Hanley, Philipa Booyens, Kari Redmond (screenplay); Masey McLain, Ben Davies, Sadie Robertson, David Errigo Jr., Mark Daugherty, Cory Chapman, Taylor Kalupa, Korie Robertson, Ben VanderMey, Bella Robertson, Jennifer O'Neill, Cameron McKendry{{Cite web|title=I'm Not Ashamed|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl142509569/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Box Office Mojo}}
American PastoralLionsgate / Lakeshore EntertainmentEwan McGregor (director); John Romano (screenplay); Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Connelly, Dakota Fanning, Peter Riegert, Rupert Evans, Uzo Aduba, Molly Parker, David Strathairn{{Cite web|last=McNary|first=Dave|date=2016-04-29|title=Ewan McGregor's 'American Pastoral' Gets October Release|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/american-pastoral-release-date-ewan-mcgregor-1201763199/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}
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| Inferno

Columbia Pictures / Imagine EntertainmentRon Howard (director); David Koepp (screenplay); Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan, Omar Sy, Ben Foster, Sidse Babett Knudsen{{Cite web|date=2016-06-13|title=Inferno|url=https://www.imax.com/movies/inferno|access-date=2021-07-18|website=www.imax.com|language=en}}
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| Doctor Strange || Marvel Studios || Scott Derrickson (director/screenplay); Jon Spaihts, C. Robert Cargill (screenplay); Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt, Scott Adkins, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton ||{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2016-11-01|title='Doctor Strange' To Give Booster Shot To Sleepy Fall Box Office|url=https://deadline.com/2016/11/doctor-strange-hacksaw-ridge-mel-gibson-trolls-1201846210/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}

Trolls20th Century Fox / DreamWorks AnimationMike Mitchell (director); Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger (screenplay); Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Russell Brand, James Corden, Gwen Stefani{{Cite web|last=Lieberman|first=David|date=2015-09-15|title=Justin Timberlake To Add His Voice To DreamWorks Animation's 'Trolls'|url=https://deadline.com/2015/09/justin-timberlake-joins-trolls-dreamworks-animation-1201527740/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Hacksaw Ridge

|Summit Entertainment / Cross Creek Pictures

|Mel Gibson (director); Robert Schenkkan, Andrew Knight (screenplay); Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths, Vince Vaughn, Richard Pyros

|{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2016-05-05|title=Mel Gibson WWII Movie 'Hacksaw Ridge' Jumps Into November Awards Season; 'The Shack' To Open In March 2017|url=https://deadline.com/2016/05/mel-gibson-hacksaw-ridge-the-shack-sam-worthington-lionsgate-1201749798/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}

Loving

|Focus Features

|Jeff Nichols (director/screenplay); Joel Edgerton, Ruth Negga, Marton Csokas, Nick Kroll, Michael Shannon

|{{Cite web|last=McClintock|first=Pamela|date=2016-11-03|title=Box-Office Preview: 'Doctor Strange' Eyes Magical $65M-Plus U.S. Debut|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-doctor-strange-trolls-hacksaw-ridge-weekend-projections-943606/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}

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| The Love Witch

Oscilloscope LaboratoriesAnna Biller (director/screenplay); Samantha Robinson, Gian Keys, Laura Waddell, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Jared Sanford, Robert Seeley, Jennifer Ingrum{{Cite web|title=The Love Witch coming to theaters, won't tolerate your talking and texting|url=https://www.avclub.com/the-love-witch-coming-to-theaters-won-t-tolerate-your-1798253343|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The A.V. Club|language=en-us}}
Arrival

|Paramount Pictures / FilmNation Entertainment / Lava Bear Films / 21 Laps Entertainment

|Denis Villeneuve (director); Eric Heisserer (screenplay); Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Tzi Ma

|{{Cite web|last=Hipes|first=Patrick|date=2016-06-16|title=Paramount Dates Its Splashy Amy Adams Sci-Fi Tale 'Arrival' For Awards Season|url=https://deadline.com/2016/06/arrival-release-date-amy-adams-sci-fi-movie-story-of-your-life-1201774351/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

|TriStar Pictures

|Ang Lee (director); Jean-Christophe Castelli (screenplay); Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, Vin Diesel, Steve Martin

|{{Cite web|title=Kristen Stewart, Joe Alwyn Shine in Exclusive 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' Trailer|url=https://ew.com/article/2016/10/27/billy-lynns-long-halftime-walk-exclusive-trailer/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=EW.com|language=en}}

Almost Christmas

|Universal Pictures / Perfect World Pictures / Will Packer Productions

|David E. Talbert (director/screenplay); Kimberly Elise, Danny Glover, John Michael Higgins, Romany Malco, Mo'Nique, J. B. Smoove, Gabrielle Union

|{{Cite web|last=Lincoln|first=Ross A.|date=2016-04-13|title=Universal Retitles Family Comedy 'A Meyers Christmas'|url=https://deadline.com/2016/04/legend-tom-hardy-a-meyers-christmas-universal-1201427183/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}

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| Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Warner Bros. PicturesDavid Yates (director), Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Folger, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Samantha Morton, Jon Voight, Carmen Ejogo, Colin Farrell{{Cite web|last=McMillan|first=Graeme|date=2015-06-01|title=Eddie Redmayne Officially Cast in 'Harry Potter' Prequel 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/eddie-redmayne-officially-cast-harry-799359/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
The Edge of SeventeenSTXfilmsKelly Fremon Craig (director/screenplay); Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson, Kyra Sedgwick, Haley Lu Richardson{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2016-08-10|title='The Edge Of Seventeen' Moves To November After Being Selected As TIFF's Closing-Night Gala|url=https://deadline.com/2016/08/edge-of-seventeen-release-date-change-tiff-1201801737/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Bleed for ThisOpen Road FilmsBen Younger (director/screenplay); Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart, Katey Sagal, Ciarán Hinds, Ted Levine
Manchester by the Sea

|Pearl Street Films

|Kenneth Lonergan (director/screenplay), Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, Lucas Hedges

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| Moana

Walt Disney Pictures / Walt Disney Animation StudiosJohn Musker, Ron Clements (directors); Jared Bush (screenplay); Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger, Alan Tudyk{{Cite web|last=Yamato|first=Jen|date=2014-11-10|title=Disney Dates 2016 Animated Pics 'Zootopia' & 'Moana'|url=https://deadline.com/2014/11/disney-2016-zootopia-moana-1201280412/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Allied

|Paramount Pictures

|Robert Zemeckis (director); Steven Knight (screenplay); Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Jared Harris, Simon McBurney, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Betts, Matthew Goode

|{{Cite web|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|date=2015-11-03|title=Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard WWII Spy Movie Sets Release Date|url=https://www.thewrap.com/brad-pitt-marion-cotillard-spy-movie-sets-release-date/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=TheWrap|language=en-US}}

Bad Santa 2

|Broad Green Pictures

|Mark Waters (director); Johnny Rosenthal, Shauna Cross (screenplay); Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox, Christina Hendricks, Brett Kelly, Ryan Hansen, Jenny Zigrino, Jeff Skowron, Mike Starr

|{{Cite web|date=2015-12-21|title='Bad Santa 2' Gets Release Date from Broad Green, Miramax|url=https://www.thewrap.com/bad-santa-2-gets-release-date-from-broad-green-miramax/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=TheWrap|language=en-US}}

Rules Don't Apply

|20th Century Fox / Regency Enterprises / RatPac-Dune Entertainment / Worldview Entertainment / Shangri-La Entertainment

|Warren Beatty (director/screenplay); Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Matthew Broderick, Lily Collins, Alden Ehrenreich

|{{Cite web|last=Murthi|first=Vikram|date=2016-07-14|title='Rules Don't Apply' Trailer: Warren Beatty Stars as Howard Hughes In 1950's Hollywood Rom-Com|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2016/07/rules-dont-apply-trailer-warren-beatty-howard-hughes-alden-ehrenreich-lily-collins-1201705770/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=IndieWire|language=en}}

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| Incarnate || Blumhouse Productions / WWE Studios / IM Global || Brad Peyton (director); Ronnie Christensen (screenplay); Aaron Eckhart, Carice van Houten, Catalina Sandino Moreno, David Mazouz, Keir O'Donnell, Matt Nable, John Pirruccello || {{cite web|title=Exclusive Photos from Blumhouse’s Incarnate|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/779847-exclusive-photos-from-blumhouses-incarnate|access-date=14 February 2023|last=Alexander|first=Chris|website=ComingSoon.net}}

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| La La Land

Summit EntertainmentDamien Chazelle (director/writer); Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt, Finn Wittrock, J. K. Simmons{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2016-09-23|title='La La Land' Shuffles Back One Weekend In December Rollout|url=https://deadline.com/2016/09/la-la-land-december-release-date-1201825270/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
Office Christmas PartyParamount Pictures / DreamWorks Pictures / Reliance Entertainment / Bluegrass Films / Amblin PartnersWill Speck, Josh Gordon (directors); Justin Malen, Laura Solon, Dan Mazer (screenplay); Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jillian Bell, Vanessa Bayer, Courtney B. Vance, Rob Corddry, Kate McKinnon, Jennifer Aniston{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/jennifer-aniston-jason-bateman-office-christmas-party-1201710703/ |title=Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman to Reunite for 'Office Christmas Party' |last=Kroll |first=Justin |website=Variety |language=en-US |access-date=2016-03-04}}
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| Collateral Beauty

Warner Bros. Pictures / New Line Cinema / Village Roadshow Pictures / RatPac-Dune Entertainment / Overbrook Entertainment / Anonymous ContentDavid Frankel (director); Allan Loeb (screenplay); Will Smith, Edward Norton, Keira Knightley, Michael Peña, Naomie Harris, Jacob Latimore, Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren{{cite news |last1=McNary |first1=Dave |title=Will Smith's 'Collateral Beauty' to Open Against 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/collateral-beauty-release-date-rogue-one-star-wars-1201700413/ |accessdate=February 9, 2016 |work=Variety |date=February 8, 2016}}
FencesParamount PicturesDenzel Washington (director); August Wilson (screenplay); Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson, Saniyya Sidney{{cite magazine |url=https://deadline.com/2016/07/denzel-washington-fences-december-release-date-paramount-1201788092/ |title=Paramount Dates Denzel Washington's Feature Adaptation Of 'Fences' |first=Anthony |last=D'Alessandro |date=18 July 2016 |magazine=Deadline}}
Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryLucasfilmGareth Edwards (director); Chris Weitz, Tony Gilroy (screenplay); Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Jiang Wen, Forest Whitaker{{Cite web|title=Watch the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Teaser Trailer!|url=https://www.starwars.com/news/watch-the-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-teaser-trailer|access-date=2021-07-18|website=StarWars.com|language=en-US}}
The FounderThe Weinstein CompanyJohn Lee Hancock (director); Robert Siegel (screenplay); Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini, B. J. Novak, Laura Dern{{Cite web|title=Michael Keaton's McDonald's movie gets awards season release date|url=https://ew.com/article/2016/07/13/founder-release-date-michael-keaton-mcdonalds/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=EW.com|language=en}}
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| Assassin's Creed

20th Century Fox / Regency Enterprises / Ubisoft Motion Pictures / DMC Film / The Kennedy/Marshall CompanyJustin Kurzel (director); Michael Lesslie, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage (screenplay); Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Charlotte Rampling, Michael K. Williams{{cite web |title=Fox Dates 'Gambit,' 'Assassin's Creed,' 'Greatest Showman on Earth' |work=The Hollywood Reporter |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/fox-dates-gambit-assassins-creed-761265 |accessdate=2015-01-06}}
PassengersColumbia Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures / Original Film / Start Motion PicturesMorten Tyldum (director); Jon Spaihts (screenplay); Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen, Laurence Fishburne, Andy García{{cite news |last1=Kroll |first1=Justin |title=Sony Dates 16 Films Including Two More 'Bad Boys' Sequels, 'Jumanji' Remake |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/sony-films-bad-boys-jennifer-lawrence-passengers-1201557242/ |accessdate=November 5, 2015 |work=variety.com |date=August 5, 2015}}
SingUniversal Pictures / Illumination EntertainmentGarth Jennings (director/screenplay); Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly{{Cite web|last=McClintock|first=Pamela|date=2014-01-15|title=Universal Dates 'Despicable Me 3,' New 'Grinch Who Stole Christmas'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/universal-dates-despicable-me-3-new-grinch-who-stole-christmas-671303/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
Patriots DayLionsgate / CBS FilmsPeter Berg (director/screenplay); Matt Cook, Joshua Zetumer (screenplay); Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon, John Goodman, J. K. Simmons, Michelle Monaghan{{Cite web|author=T. H. R. Staff|date=2016-03-02|title=Mark Wahlberg's 'Patriots Day' Nabs Prime Awards Season Release|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/wahlbergs-boston-bombing-movie-patriots-872420/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}
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| A Monster Calls

Focus Features / Entertainment OneJ. A. Bayona (director); Patrick Ness (screenplay); Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, Lewis MacDougall, Liam Neeson{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2016-08-29|title=Focus Features' 'A Monster Calls' Dials Up Christmas Weekend Release|url=https://deadline.com/2016/08/felicity-jones-liam-neeson-a-monster-calls-release-date-change-1201810548/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}
SilenceParamount PicturesMartin Scorsese (director/screenplay); Jay Cocks (screenplay); Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Tadanobu Asano, Ciarán Hinds, Liam Neeson{{cite web |last1=Lang |first1=Brent |title=Martin Scorsese's 'Silence' Lands Oscar-Season Release Date |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/silence-martin-scorsese-1201870272/ |website=Variety |accessdate=September 26, 2016}}
Why Him?20th Century Fox / 21 Laps Entertainment / Red Hour ProductionsJohn Hamburg (director/screenplay); Ian Helfer (screenplay); James Franco, Bryan Cranston, Megan Mullally, Zoey Deutch, Cedric the Entertainer, Griffin Gluck, Keegan-Michael Key{{cite news |last1=McNary |first1=Dave |title=Ridley Scott's 'Alien: Covenant' Moved Up to Summer 2017 |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/alien-covenant-release-date-ridley-scott-1201717409/ |accessdate=March 14, 2016 |work=Variety |date=February 28, 2016}}
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| Hidden Figures

20th Century Fox / Chernin EntertainmentTheodore Melfi (director/screenplay); Allison Schroeder (screenplay); Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Mahershala Ali, Aldis Hodge, Glen Powell{{cite web |title=It's Official: Fox's 'Hidden Figures' NASA Film to Get Oscar-Qualifying Limited Release |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/hidden-figures-release-date-christmas-938618 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=October 15, 2016 |accessdate=January 7, 2017}}
Live by NightWarner Bros. Pictures / RatPac EntertainmentBen Affleck (director/screenplay); Ben Affleck, Elle Fanning, Brendan Gleeson, Chris Messina, Sienna Miller, Zoe Saldaña, Chris Cooper{{cite web |title=Live By Night |url=https://comingsoon.net/movie/live-by-night-2017 |website=ComingSoon.net |accessdate=March 22, 2016}}
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|Paterson

|Amazon Studios / Bleecker Street

|Jim Jarmusch (director/screenplay); Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Barry Shabaka Henley, Cliff Smith, Chasten Harmon, William Jackson Harper, Masatoshi Nagase

|{{Cite web|last=Lang|first=Brent|date=2016-07-25|title=Adam Driver's 'Paterson' Gets Awards-Season Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/adam-driver-paterson-release-date-1201822050/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Variety|language=en-US}}

See also

References

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