2017 returns many iconic characters and returns audiences to many beloved franchises. This year also brings audiences to some new stories and subsequently new characters. This is a list of the top 5 most anticipated movies of 2017.

1: Star Wars the Last Jedi
The seventh movie in the iconic franchise left audiences on a cliffhanger for the next installment. Although there is no trailer yet, the eighth Star Wars movie returns many popular characters. John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, and Oscar Isaac all reprise their roles as Finn, Ray, and Poe respectively, while Mark Hamill and the late Carrie Fisher play Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa. Star Wars the Last Jedi will be released on December 15.

2: Justice league
Justice League is a very important movie for Warner Brothers and the DC universe. After five years we finally get to see DC’s response to Marvels The Avengers (2012). After two disappointing movies for DC, the studio is hoping to rebound with one of their biggest movies yet. Justice League will be released on November 17.

3: Dunkirk
One of the best director of this generation, Christopher Nolan, directs his first war film Dunkirk. Dunkirk focuses on a group of Allied soldier during the battle of Dunkirk in World War II. Christopher Nolan has nine movies on his directing resume, movies like The Dark Knight, Inception, Memento, and Interstellar. Dunkirk will be released on July 21.

4: Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is the first major female led superhero movie since Halle Berry’s Catwoman (2004). Gal Gadot will reprise her role as the Amazonian warrior and Chris Pine will play Steve Trevor a US soldier. The film is set primarily during World War I and will be directed by Patty Jenkins. Wonder Woman will be released on June 2.

5: Kong Skull Island
Kong Skull island is the first time in over a decade that audiences get to see Kong on the big screen. The cast features well known actors, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, and academy award winning actress Brie Larson. This movie could serve as a precursor to a possible King Kong VS Godzilla movie. Kong Skull Island will be released on March 10.