Even though movie theaters have been closed recently, with filming schedules have been paused and release dates have been postponed, there are still so many great films to look forward to over the next few months and even over the next couple of years.

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Some of the most exciting flicks out there are thrillers full of drama, mystery, danger, and twists. And while everyone has their favorite stories, characters, and stars, it is recommended that fans of this genre get ready; the 16 upcoming thrillers that are listed below are sure to provide tons of entertainment for one and for all!

Fatale  

Fatale

Directed by Deon Taylor and written by David Loughery, Fatale centers around a married man who is tricked into a murder scheme by a female police detective. It features Hilary Swank, Michael Ealy, and Mike Colter, and its release date is October 30, 2020.

Tenet 

Tenet

On July 17, 2020, crowds will get to see Robert Pattinson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Elizabeth Debicki in Tenet. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, this action, drama, and thriller flick revolves around international espionage, time travel, and evolution. 

The Empty Man

The Empty Man

Another movie for fans to prepare for is titled The Empty Man. With an expected release date of August 7, 2020, it is all about an ex-cop and a group that is trying to summon a supernatural entity. It is written and directed by David Prior, and it stars Stephen Root, Joel Courtney, and Rasneet Kaur.

Let Him Go 

kevin costner diane lane

Thomas Bezucha wrote the screenplay for and directed Let Him Go, a crime drama/thriller that will come out on August 21, 2020. Stars include Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, and Lesley Manville, with the plot focusing on a retired sheriff and his wife who are grieving over the death of their son and set out to find their only grandson. 

The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Morgan Freeman can be seen in The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. This is a sequel to The Hitman's Bodyguard from 2017, and it is set to release on August 20, 2021. In this movie, Michael Bryce (Reynolds) and Darius Kincaid (Jackson) work together to save Darius' wife, Sonia (Salma Hayek).

Spell 

Spell

With Mark Tonderai serving as the director and Kurt Wimmer as the writer, Spell is a horror/thriller that will also release on August 28, 2020. It will feature actors such as Omari Hardwick, Loretta Devine, and Andre Jacobs.

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The story will center on a father who survives a plane crash in rural Appalachia then becomes suspicious of a couple that takes him in and nurses him back to health, with the use of ancient remedies. 

Unhinged 

Unhinged

Unhinged is a psychological thriller that takes something common and turns it into something unpredictable and terrifying: road rage. Directed by Derrick Borte and written by Carl Ellsworth, this flick will star Russell Crowe, Jimmi Simpson, and Gabriel Bateman and will come out on September 4, 2020. 

The King's Man

The King's Man

Stanley Tucci, Ralph Fiennes, and Gemma Arterton will star in The King's Man, directed by Matthew Vaughn. A prequel to the Kingsman series, it will be all about infamous tyrants and criminals from history coming together to plan a war that will wipe out millions and one man’s mission to stop them. For this one, fans should mark their calendars for September 18, 2020.

Last Night In Soho 

Last Night in Soho

On September 24, 2020, audiences will be able to see Last Night in Soho, a drama, horror, and thriller film. It tells the story of a character who is interested in fashion design who travels back to the 1960s. She learns that this place is not what it seems and that time is falling... with consequences. 

The stars of this work include Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin McKenzie, and Diana Rigg.

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse

As its name suggests, Tom Clancy's Without Remorse is based on a novel by Tom Clancy, and is directed by Stefano Sollima. Its cast is made up of people like Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, and Cam Gigandet, and it will release on October 2, 2020.

The plot focuses on John Clark (Jordan), a Navy SEAL who goes on a path to avenge his wife's murder then finds himself wrapped up in a larger conspiracy.:

The Trial Of The Chicago 7

The Trial of the Chicago 7

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is the story of seven people on trial after the uprising at the Democratic National Convention, in 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. It is directed and written by Aaron Sorkin, and stars Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Alex Sharp. There will be a limited release on September 25, 2020 before going wide on October 16, 2020.

Stillwater  

Stillwater matt damon

Matt Damon, Abigail Breslin, and Camille Cottin are just a few of the big names from Stillwater. With a release date of November 6, 2020, this will be all about a father (Damon) traveling from Oklahoma to France, in order to help his daughter after she is arrested for murder. 

Deep Water 

Deep Water

The novel this film is based on was written by Patricia Highsmith. The screenplay is by Zach Helm and Adrian Lyne served as the director. Stars include Ben Affleck, Kristen Connolly, and Ana de Armas.

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Deep Water, which is coming on November 13, 2020, focuses on a husband (Affleck) who allows his wife (Armas) to have affairs, in order to avoid a divorce. He then becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers. 

355 

355

Next on the list is a spy thriller about international agents: 355. This movie is directed by Simon Kinberg, written by Theresa Rebeck and set to release on January 15, 2021. Its cast includes Jessica Chastain, Diane Kruger, and Sebastian Stan.

Morbius 

Morbius with Jared Leto

Morbius will star Jared Leto, Jared Harris, and Adria Arjona, and it will tell the story of a biochemist named Michael Morbius, who tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease. Instead, he infects himself with a form of vampirism. Fans can expect to catch this thriller on March 19, 2021. 

Reminiscence

Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson

Finally, there is Reminiscence, which is a romance, sci-fi, thriller set to come out on April 16, 2021. It is about a scientist who discovers a way to relive the past and who uses the technology to search for his long-lost love. Lisa Joy directed and wrote it, and it will feature Thandie Newton, Hugh Jackman, and Rebecca Ferguson.

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