2020 Universal Pictures Preview

Last Updated on August 3, 2021

With five films crossing the $100 million mark domestically, 2019 was a solid year for Universal. Of those films, four were sequels with a couple (GLASS and HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD) ending their respective franchises. The studio's best performer was Jordan Peele's US which brought in almost $200 million. For 2020, Universal looks to aim higher with several more high profile sequels including the latest James Bond film, FAST AND FURIOUS 9, MINIONS 2, and the sequel to 2018's HALLOWEEN. Along with several other big films and a pair of projects from Amblin, this new year looks bright for the studio.

Check out the full slate of films coming in 2020 from Universal Pictures.

Please note that all release dates are subject to change. Films coming in 2020 that do not have confirmed release dates are not included here.

January 17th – DOLITTLE

After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of animals for company. But when Queen Victoria falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and encounters wondrous creatures

Starring Robert Downey Jr, Antonio Banderas and Michael Sheen and the voices of Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, Kumail Nanjiani, Octavia Spencer, Tom Holland, Craig Robinson, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez and Marion Cotillard.

Written by Stephen Gaghan, Dan Gregor, and Doug Mand

Directed by Stephen Gaghan (TRAFFIC)

January 24th – THE TURNING

A young governess is hired by a man who has become responsible for his young nephew and niece after the deaths of their parents. A modern take on Henry James' novella "The Turn of the Screw".

Starring Mackenzie Davis, Finn Wolfhard, Brooklynn Prince

Written by Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes (THE CONJURING)

Directed by Floria Sigismondi (THE RUNAWAYS)

February 14th – THE PHOTOGRAPH

A series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present.

Starring LaKeith Stanfield, Chelsea Peretti, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Lil Rel Howery, Courtney B. Vance

Written and Directed by Stella Meghie (EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING)

February 28th – THE INVISIBLE MAN

When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

Starring Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge, Oliver Jackson-Cohen

Written and Directed by Leigh Whannell (UPGRADE)

April 10th – NO TIME TO DIE

Starring Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Rory Kinnear, Jeffrey Wright, Léa Seydoux, Christoph Waltz, Rami Malek, Ana de Armas, and Lashana Lynch

Written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Scott Z. Burns, Cary Fukunaga and Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Directed by Cary Fukunaga (True Detective, BEASTS OF NO NATION)

April 17th – TROLLS: WORLD TOUR

After the events of the first film, Poppy and Branch discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands, each devoted to a different form of music: Pop, Funk, Classical, Techno, Country and Rock.

Starring the voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, James Corden, Rachel Bloom, Ozzy Osbourne, Anderson Paak, George Clinton, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson

Written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Bob Dolman, Trevor Munson, Lisa Krueger, Rick Yancey

Directed by Walt Dohrn, David P. Smith

May 22nd – FAST & FURIOUS 9

The ninth entry in the long-running Toretto family saga of car heists, racing, and international adventure.

Starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Cena, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron and Michael Rooker.

Written by Chris Morgan and Daniel Casey (KIN)

Directed by Justin Lin (STAR TREK BEYOND)

June 12th – CANDYMAN

From producer Jordan Peele, a “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 horror film CANDYMAN that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.

Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Tony Todd, Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo

Written by Win Rosenfeld and Jordan Peele (GET OUT)

Directed by Nia DaCosta (LITTLE WOODS)

June 19th – KING OF STATEN ISLAND

The film's storyline will reflect Davidson's own life including the loss of his firefighter father on September 11, 2001.

Starring Pete Davidson, Bel Powley, Bill Burr, Maude Apatow, Pamela Adlon, Moises Arias, Marisa Tomei, Steve Buscemi

Written by Pete Davidson, Judd Apatow, Dave Sirus

Directed by Judd Apatow (TRAINWRECK)

July 3rd – MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU

The film will tell an origin story of the adventures of the Minions, working for a then tyrannical leader, Gru

Starring the voices of Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin

Written by Cinco Paul

Directed by Kyle Balda and Brad Ableson

July 10th – THE PURGE 5

The fifth and final installment in THE PURGE series.

Starring Ana de la Reguera, Gregory Zaragoza, Tenoch Huerta

Written by James DeMonaco (THE PURGE)

Directed by Evarardo Gout (National Geographic's Mars)

August 14th – NOBODY

A bystander who intervenes to help a woman being harassed by a group of men becomes the target of a vengeful drug lord.

Starring Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd

Written by Derek Kolstad (JOHN WICK CHAPTER 3)

Directed by Ilya Naishuller (HARDCORE HENRY)

September 25th – PRAISE THIS

Youth choirs gather together for a music competition.

Starring TBD

Written by Brandon Broussard, Tina Gordon, Hudson Obayuwana, Jana Savage

Directed by Tina Gordon (LITTLE)

October 2nd – BIOS

On a post-apocalyptic earth, a robot, built to protect the life of his dying creator's beloved dog, learns about life, love, friendship and what it means to be human.

Starring Tom Hanks, Caleb Landry Jones, Skeet Ulrich, Samira Wiley, Laura Harrier

Written by Craig Luck and Ivor Powell

Directed by Miguel Sapochnik (REPO MEN, Game of Thrones)

October 16th – HALLOWEEN KILLS

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween series.

Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Anthony Michael Hall, Judy Greer

Written by David Gordon Green and Danny McBride (HALLOWEEN)

Directed by David Gordon Green (HALLOWEEN)

November 20th – UNTITLED AMBLIN PROJECT

No details have yet been released for this film.

Starring TBD

Written by TBD

Directed by TBD

December 23rd – THE CROODS 2

The prehistoric family the Croods are challenged by a rival family the Bettermans, who claim to be better and more evolved.

Starring the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Catherine Keener, Kelly Marie Tran, Kat Dennings, Peter Dinklage, Leslie Mann, Cloris Leachman

Written by Kevin Hageman and Dan Hageman (SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK)

Directed by Joel Crawford