{"id":30494,"date":"2021-01-15T16:02:30","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T14:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=30494"},"modified":"2021-01-22T13:20:27","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T11:20:27","slug":"movie-guide-for-2021-5-big-releases-you-need-to-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/movie-guide-for-2021-5-big-releases-you-need-to-see\/","title":{"rendered":"Movie Guide for 2021: 5 Big Releases You Need to See"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2021 movie slate is upon us, with some colossal releases, blockbusters delayed from 2020, and some smaller surprises awaiting eager movie-goers. We&#8217;ve rounded up the most-anticipated films hitting the big-screen this year:<\/p>\n<h3>The Suicide Squad<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 6 August 2021<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-VImYeXnr13Q\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/VImYeXnr13Q?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/VImYeXnr13Q?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>After the lacklustre 2016 <em>Suicide Squad<\/em>, <em>Guardians of the Galaxy<\/em> director James Gunn has been called in to soft-reboot the DC supervillain outing, which he is simply calling <em>The Suicide Squad<\/em>. Margot Robbie returns as Harley Quinn, along with Joel Kinnaman (Rick Flag), Viola Davis (Amanda Waller), Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang) returning from the first film, with Idris Elba, John Cena, and a host of other actors joining what is to be a huge outing for the DC universe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/top-5-best-streaming-devices-for-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 5: Best Streaming Devices for 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Black Widow<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 29 April 2020<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-ybji16u608U\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ybji16u608U?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ybji16u608U?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With the Infinity Saga phase of Marvel\u2019s ever-expanding universe all wrapped up, the studio is now looking to flex its muscles with some of the lesser-appreciated characters \u2013 with Scarlett Johansson\u2019s Black Widow finally getting her solo movie. Directed by\u00a0Cate Shortland, <em>Black Widow<\/em> will explore the life of assassin-turned-Avenger\u00a0Natasha Romanoff after the events of\u00a0<em>Captain America: Civil War<\/em>, and everything leading up to\u00a0<em>Infinity War<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can find the best price on Marvel DVDs and Blu-rays on PriceCheck!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/11\/DVD+%26+Video?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Movie_Guide_for_2021_5_Big_Releases_You_Need_to_See&amp;utm_content=Movie_Guide_for_2021_5_Big_Releases_You_Need_to_See\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"320\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Fast &amp; Furious 9<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:\u00a0<\/strong>28 May 2021<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-FUK2kdPsBws\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/FUK2kdPsBws?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/FUK2kdPsBws?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u00a0<em>Fast &amp; Furious<\/em>\u00a0franchise heads into its ninth primary instalment with some new faces, as Vin Diesel and the usual crew are joined by\u00a0John Cena, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron, Michael Rooker, and Cardi B.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Face Off:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/face-off-decoder-vs-online-streaming-which-is-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decoder vs Online Streaming \u2013 Which is Better?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Venom 2<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 24 June 2021<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-s4qXyZOJSQ\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_s4qXyZOJSQ?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_s4qXyZOJSQ?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With the surprise hit that was Sony\u2019s\u00a0<em>Venom<\/em>\u00a0standalone film, it was no doubt that the studio quickly green-lit a sequel. Iconic motion-capture performer Andy Serkis (<em>The Lord of the Rings<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Planet of the Apes<\/em>) is in the director\u2019s chair for this one, with Tom Hardy back to reprise his role as Eddie Brock\/Venom and Woody Harrelson joining as Cletus Kasady\/Carnage after his post-credit appearance from the first film.<\/p>\n<h3>No Time to Die<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 4 August 2021<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-vw2FOYjCz38\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/vw2FOYjCz38?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/vw2FOYjCz38?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s been almost 5 years since the last James Bond movie, but Daniel Craig is back to follow up\u00a0<em>Spectre<\/em>\u00a0in the next (and supposedly his last) film as 007. In\u00a0<em>No Time To Die<\/em>, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. Alongside Craig, <em>Bohemian Rhapsody<\/em>\u2019s Rami Malek takes on the role of the villain this time around, with\u00a0Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, L\u00e9a Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, and Jeffrey Wright all along for the ride.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Many of the above movies will be hitting streaming services in 2021, so make sure you have Netflix, Showmax, or HBO Max in your home!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/16082\/TV+Boxes+%26+Media+Streamers?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Movie_Guide_for_2021_5_Big_Releases_You_Need_to_See&amp;utm_content=Movie_Guide_for_2021_5_Big_Releases_You_Need_to_See\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"351\" height=\"67\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26930 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/NOW-DSTV-Mxq-Pro-Android-Tv-Box--300x267.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/NOW-DSTV-Mxq-Pro-Android-Tv-Box--300x267.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/NOW-DSTV-Mxq-Pro-Android-Tv-Box--768x682.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/NOW-DSTV-Mxq-Pro-Android-Tv-Box-.jpg 907w\" alt=\"\" width=\"406\" height=\"361\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Looking for a decoder? Don\u2019t know where to start? Check out our guide on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-choosing-a-decoder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">which decoder is best for you!<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2021 movie slate is upon us, with some colossal releases, blockbusters delayed from 2020, and some smaller surprises awaiting eager movie-goers. We&#8217;ve rounded up the most-anticipated films hitting the big-screen this year: The Suicide Squad Release date: 6 August 2021 After the lacklustre 2016 Suicide Squad, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"\/blog\/movie-guide-for-2021-5-big-releases-you-need-to-see\/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":30496,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2849,36],"tags":[5699,7444,5883,7445,2979,5693,1950,4750,558,5695,7443,7447,7446],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Vin-Diesel-FF9-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30494"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30494"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30494\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30620,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30494\/revisions\/30620"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30496"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}