“Dune” gets a second part – and the films “Transformers”, “Guardians of the Galaxy” or “Mission: Impossible” continue: 2023 will be a year of cinema blockbusters and sequels. In Germany, cinema fans can look forward to «Manta Manta – Zwoter Teil» with Til Schweiger. And in the auteur film we can expect strong material like “Tár” with Cate Blanchett, “The Banshees of Inisherin”. Colin Farrell or «Oppenheimer» by Christopher Nolan.
“Mission: Impossible”, Marvel and Co.: The year of the sequels
The list of blockbuster sequels in 2023 is long. In “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” hatches Tom Cruise again in the role of the super agent Ethan Hunt (theatrical release is in July). The distributor Paramount Pictures promises “extraordinary locations, impressive high-tech gadgets, excitement to the max” and legendary stunts, which Cruise, as always, is supposed to perform here himself.
There is also the almost obligatory sequel to “Fast & Furious” with Vin Diesel – cinema viewers can expect part 10 in May 2023. The seventh will probably come in November “Transformers» film («Rise of the Beasts») in the cinemas. A new computer-animated «Spider-Man» is also planned. Sony has announced the launch of “Across the Spider-Verse” in the US for June 2023.
The Marvel franchise will also have sequels. This includes the third “Guardians of the Galaxy”. Chris Pratt (Expected to start in May) and «The Marvels» with Brie Larson.
“Manta Manta – Second Part” and other German highlights
Manta fans had to wait a long time, but now the sequel to the cult film is here Til Schweiger in the role of Bertie before. In “Manta Manta – Second Part” Bertie gave up his racing career for a long time and runs a car repair shop and a kart track. But then he gets money problems and decides to do another race after all. Because the big 90s race on the Bilster Berg is coming up, which could solve Bertie’s financial problems in one fell swoop. He’s got a month to turn his Opel into a blast from the old Manta days. In addition to Schweiger, Tina Ruland as Uschi and Michael Kessler as Bertie’s best friend Klausi are also back in the film, which will be released on March 30th.
There is also an unsuccessful car salesman in «Caveman» Moritz Bleibtreu In the main role. The film adaptation of a play about the relationship between men and women will be released in cinemas in January. It’s about the car salesman Bobby, who wants to start a career as a comedian. A few minutes before his performance at the local comedy club, his wife leaves him. That’s why Bobby spontaneously changes his program and gives a talk on stage about his failed relationship and women and men in general. In the end, the audience should make their judgment about Bobby.
A highlight in March could also be the film adaptation of Felix Lobrecht’s book “Sonne und Beton” directed by David Wnendt (“He’s back”, “Wetlands”).