Hold Onto Your Popcorn: Trailers That Dropped This Week (May 4th)
This week wasn’t short on thrills! From superhero showdowns to chilling mysteries, movie and TV trailers offer a glimpse into upcoming stories that will have you glued to the screen. Here are the ones that left us wanting more:
Back with a Vengeance: The Umbrella Academy Season 4 (Netflix – Release Date TBA)
The Hargreaves siblings are back and facing the consequences of their time-traveling shenanigans in the action-packed trailer for “The Umbrella Academy” Season 4. Dropped into an alternate timeline where their father Reginald Hargreeves leads a powerful academy known as the Sparrow Academy, the dysfunctional family must find a way to work together (again) to unravel a new mystery and potentially save the world.
Unleashing the Monster: Werewolf by Night (Disney+ – Halloween 2024)
Get ready for a Halloween treat! A black and white trailer dropped this week for “Werewolf by Night,” a special presentation set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The spooky visuals and classic horror vibes harken back to monster movies of the past. Plot details are scarce, but the trailer hints at a thrilling night filled with suspense and a creature unlike any we’ve seen before in the MCU.
Justice League: Warworld (HBO Max – Release Date TBA)
Calling all DC Comics fans! A teaser trailer for the animated movie “Justice League: Warworld” has arrived. The team faces a formidable foe – the monstrous Mongul and his gladiatorial planet, Warworld. With glimpses of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the League in action, the trailer promises an epic battle for freedom.
Hitting the Road: Road House (Theaters – Release Date TBA)
Get ready for a kick-to-the-face dose of nostalgia! The trailer for the remake of the cult classic “Road House” dropped this week. Academy Award winner Jake Gyllenhaal steps into the shoes of Dalton, a tough bouncer who cleans up a small town bar. Expect over-the-top action sequences, witty one-liners, and a whole lot of 80s vibes.
Bonus: Chilling the Blood: The Midnight Club (Netflix – Release Date TBA)
Looking for something spooky that isn’t quite horror? The trailer for “The Midnight Club” offers a glimpse into a group of terminally ill teenagers who gather each night to tell scary stories. Based on the Christopher Pike novel of the same name, the series promises suspense, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural.
This week’s trailers provided a taste of the diverse entertainment options coming soon. Whether you’re a superhero aficionado, a horror hound, or simply looking for a good laugh, there’s something for everyone on the horizon. So, grab your snacks, dim the lights, and get ready to be entertained!
