What You Need to Know About the 2017 Superhero Movies

1. Wonder Woman

This is the Wonder Woman movie we’ve been waiting for all our lives! Not only is it a female-directed and female-led superhero movie (which is a triumph in and of itself), the action and great acting are appealing to everyone, regardless of age or gender.

Plus, we can’t WAIT for Leigh Bardugo’s Wonder Woman: Warbringer, the YA coming-of-age story for the world’s greatest super hero so we had to put her first on the list.

The Stats:

Theatrical Premiere: June 2, 2017

Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, David Thewlis, Danny Huston, Elena Anaya, Connie Nielsen, Ewen Bremner, Saïd Taghmaoui, and Ann Wolfe

Based on: Original Wonder Woman DC comics by William Moulton Marston

Find the trailers on YouTube here and here.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%

2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

There’s a whole lot to love here—a fast-paced plot, comic relief, and one of the most lovable motley crews in cinema, including cute Groot, kick-butt Gamora, and the charmingly goofy Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord.

The Stats:

Theatrical Premiere: May 5, 2017

Starring: Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan, Michael Rooker, Kurt Russell, Sean Gunn, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tommy Flanagan

Based on: 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel comics by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and other comics by Steve Englehart, Steve Gan, Jim Starlin, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Bill Mantlo, and Keith Giffen

Other movies in the series: Guardians of the Galaxy

Find the trailers on YouTube here and here.

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 81%

3. Spider-Man: Homecoming

This version of Peter Parker first stole our hearts in Captain America: Civil War, and we are so happy that he has his own spin-off movie. We predict a lot of love for this guy.

The Stats

Theatrical Premiere: July 7, 2017

Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr., Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, Zendaya, Tony Revolori, Donald Glover, Laura Harrier, Bokeem Woodbine, Kenneth Choi, Martin Starr, Jacob Batalon, Hannibal Buress, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Barbieri, Michael Chernus, Tyne Daly, Michael Mando, Angourie Rice, and Jon Favreau

Based on: Original Spider-Man Marvel comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby

Find the trailers on YouTube here and here.

4. Thor: Ragnarok

We don’t know how the world is going to handle waiting until November for Thor: Ragnarok. We about died when the trailer showed him losing his hammer, Mjölnir, and we’re not sure how this Asgardian god is going to get out of the mess he’s in. But we do know that we’ll enjoy going along for the ride.

The Stats:

Theatrical Premiere: November 3, 2017

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett, Taika Waititi, Tessa Thompson, Jaimie Alexander, Idris Elba, Anthony Hopkins, Jeff Goldblum, Benedict Cumberbatch, Karl Urban, Sam Neill, and Ray Stevenson

Based on: Original Thor Marvel comics by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Larry Lieber

Other movies in the series: Thor, Thor: The Dark World

Find the trailer on YouTube here.

5. Justice League

Finally, finally, comes Justice League! Thank you, superhero gods! We’re already geeking out over this killer cast: from alpha male Aquaman to fierce Wonder Woman (who we definitely don’t mind seeing on the big screen twice this year) to brooding Batman. We’re not thrilled that Superman didn’t make an appearance in the trailer, but he’s gotta be there, right?

The Stats

Theatrical Premiere: November 17, 2017

Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Amber Heard, Ray Fisher, J. K. Simmons, Willem Dafoe, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Kiersey Clemons, Ciarán Hinds, Diane Lane, and Connie Nielsen

Based on: Original DC comics and television series by Bob Kane, Bill Finger, William Moulton Marston, Joe Shuster, and Jerry Siegel

Other movies in the series: Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman

Find the trailer on YouTube here.