Movies releasing in 2027
The countdown to 2027 has already begun, and for moviegoers, there’s plenty to look forward to. The year promises a packed calendar of blockbuster releases, long-awaited sequels, and exciting new films that are best experienced on the biggest screen possible.
Here are the most anticipated movies coming to cinemas in Malaysia in 2027.
Table of Contents
- Movies releasing in 2027
- 1. Children of Blood & Bone
- 3. Ice Age: Boiling Point
- 3. Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
- 4. CoComelon: The Movie
- 5. The Thomas Crown Affair
- 6. Gatto
- 7. Sonic The Hedgehog 4
- 8. The Legend of Zelda
- 9. Star Wars: Starfighter
- 10. Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse
- 12. How To Train Your Dragon 2
- 13. Man of Tomorrow
- 14. A Quiet Place III
- 15. A Minecraft Movie Squared
- 16. The Bluey Movie
- 17. The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania
- 18. Charlie Vs The Chocolate Factory
- 19. Frozen 3
- 20. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
1. Children of Blood & Bone
Set in the magical kingdom of Orïsha, Children of Blood & Bone follows Zélie Adebola, a young woman living in a world where magic has been brutally erased. Upon discovering a way to restore the magic taken from her people, she ventures across the kingdom with Princess Amari and her brother Tzain on a perilous journey to reclaim the magic, while evading Prince Inan, who is determined to destroy magic for good.
Expected release date: 21st January
3. Ice Age: Boiling Point
The beloved prehistoric herd is back, and this time, things are getting hot. Ice Age: Boiling Point sees Manny, Sid, Diego, Ellie, Scrat and the rest of the gang venturing into the mysterious depths of the Lost World, packed with towering dinosaurs, dangerous lava and plenty of prehistoric trouble.
Expected release date: 4th February
3. Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
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Before there was a wardrobe, a White Witch or the Pevensie siblings, there was the beginning of Narnia.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew takes audiences back to the origins of the enchanted realm, following young Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer as they travel between mysterious worlds. Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film explores the origins of C.S. Lewis’ beloved fantasy world while introducing a new generation to its magic, adventure and larger-than-life characters.
Expected release date: 11th February
4. CoComelon: The Movie
In CoCoMelon: The Movie, JJ is off to kindergarten, but his first day takes an unexpected turn when his beloved stuffed bear, Boba, goes missing. Alongside Cody, CeCe and Nina, he embarks on a quest to find his furry friend, leading the group into a magical land ruled by Princess Harmony.
Expected release date: 25th February
5. The Thomas Crown Affair
Directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan, The Thomas Crown Affair is a stylish reimagining of the classic heist story, where a billionaire finds himself being pursued by a relentless former FBI agent after pulling off a spectacular art theft. Their cat-and-mouse chase soon becomes more complicated as attraction, deception, and a dangerous enemy enter the picture
Expected release date: 4th March
6. Gatto
Pixar’s latest original animated adventure, Gatto, introduces Nero, a mischievous black cat who has spent his life weaving through the canals and streets of Venice. But when he finds himself in debt to Rocco, a formidable feline mob boss, Nero is pushed into an unexpected friendship that could give his life a new sense of direction.
Expected release date: 4th March
7. Sonic The Hedgehog 4
Sonic is back and facing one of his biggest challenges yet in Sonic the Hedgehog 4. This time, the speedy blue hedgehog finds himself up against Metal Sonic, a powerful technological nemesis capable of matching his abilities.
Expected release date: 18th March
8. The Legend of Zelda
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For the first time, the fantastical world of Hyrule is stepping out of the games and onto the big screen in The Legend of Zelda. The live-action adventure follows Link as he takes on a dangerous journey to protect the kingdom from an encroaching darkness, with Princess Zelda at the heart of the story.
Expected release date: 6th May
9. Star Wars: Starfighter
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Set five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker, the standalone film Star Wars: Starfighter follows Kade Auberon, a cynical rogue whose mysterious past catches up with him and sends him on a dangerous journey across the galaxy. Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, the film introduces an entirely new story and characters to the franchise.
Expected release date: 27th May
10. Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse
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Miles Morales’ Spider-Verse journey continues in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the highly anticipated follow-up to Across the Spider-Verse. After finding himself separated from his friends and trapped in a universe unlike his own, he is determined to find his way back home, even if it means going against the rules of the Spider-Verse.
Expected release date: 3rd June
12. How To Train Your Dragon 2
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Hiccup and Toothless are back for another adventure in How To Train Your Dragon 2, the live-action sequel to the 2025 film.
As Hiccup grows into his role as a leader in Berk, his world is changed when he encounters a mysterious dragon sanctuary and reunites with his long-lost mother, Valka. Meanwhile, a powerful dragon hunter named Drago Bludvist is building an army and threatening the fragile peace between humans and dragons.
Expected release date: 10th June
13. Man of Tomorrow
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Superman and Lex Luthor may be sworn enemies, but they’ll have to put their differences aside in Man of Tomorrow. The upcoming DC sequel sees the unlikely pair forced to work together when a far greater threat emerges, putting Earth in danger.
Directed by James Gunn, the film brings back David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Luthor, while Lars Eidinger joins the cast as the formidable Brainiac.
Expected release date: 8th July
14. A Quiet Place III
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The next chapter in the post-apocalyptic horror franchise returns with A Quiet Place Part III, with John Krasinski returning as writer and director, and Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe among the returning cast. While the plot is still largely under wraps, the latest instalment promises another tense battle for survival.
Expected release date: 8th July
15. A Minecraft Movie Squared
The blocky world of Minecraft is back with a sequel in A Minecraft Movie Squared, where Steve and Alex venture deeper into the Overworld, exploring new territories and facing a fresh set of challenges along the way. Jack Black returns as Steve, while Kirsten Dunst joins the cast as Alex.
Expected release date: 22nd July
16. The Bluey Movie
Bluey is making her big-screen debut in The Bluey Movie, bringing the lovable blue heeler and her family on their biggest adventure yet. Set over an action-packed day, the film follows Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad as a surprise changes everything for the Heeler family.
Expected release date: 5th August
17. The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania
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More monster mayhem awaits in The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania. After Dracula hangs up his cape and retires, Mavis takes the reins of Hotel Transylvania — but running a monster hotel isn’t quite as easy as she expected. When a series of bizarre supernatural events begins haunting the resort, Mavis and the Drac Pack set out to uncover what is really going on.
Expected release: October
18. Charlie Vs The Chocolate Factory
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The animated adventure of Charlie Vs The Chocolate Factory offers a fresh, mischievous take on the beloved Roald Dahl universe, with Kit Connor voicing Charlie and Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka.
Charlie Paley and his friends find themselves in a desperate situation when their families face eviction. Hoping to save their homes, they break into Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to steal a priceless Wonka Bar, only to find themselves caught up in a chaotic adventure inside the eccentric chocolatier’s magical world.
Expected release date: 5th November
19. Frozen 3
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Anna and Elsa are set to return for another magical adventure in Frozen 3. As Anna prepares to marry Kristoff, the sisters are drawn into a mysterious new journey involving an unknown threat and a mysterious new member of the royal family.
Expected release date: 25th November
20. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
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Taking place before The Fellowship of the Ring, The Hunt for Gollum follows Aragorn on a mission to find the mysterious creature Gollum. As Gollum’s knowledge of the One Ring could put Middle-earth in danger, Aragorn must track him down before he falls into the wrong hands.
Expected release date: 16th December
Movies to watch in the cinemas in 2027
From returning favourites to exciting new adventures and family-friendly animated films, there’s something for just about every kind of moviegoer. So, keep an eye on those release dates, round up your movie buddies and get ready for another year of big-screen entertainment.
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