Our Most Anticipated Movies — February 2020
Here are the films we’re most keen for this month. Tell us what you’re looking forward to in the comments below.
Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (Warner Bros. Pictures) — 06/02
DC has been on a solid run with Shazam! and Aquaman. Birds of Prey looks promising, leaning into a fun tone from the outset—rather than trying to retrofit it in the edit like Suicide Squad. I enjoyed Margot Robbie’s Harley and I’m keen to see her beyond hot pants. The ensemble looks great, particularly Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress.
Ewan McGregor’s Black Mask is also intriguing; seeing him potentially play someone very unhinged is exciting. Here’s hoping it’s a true ensemble and not simply “The Harley Quinn Show featuring the Birds of Prey.”
— Ashley Hobley
The Lighthouse (Focus Features) — 06/02
Robert Eggers’ follow-up to The Witch finally hits Australia. It looks similarly creepy and claustrophobic, with an even smaller cast: just Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe playing off one another as they descend into madness at a remote lighthouse.
Both are fantastic actors, and the trailer sold me immediately. It’s photographed by Jarin Blaschke—whose work on The Witch was beautiful—so hopes are high.
— Dylan Blight
To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (Netflix) — 12/02
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before was a delightful surprise in 2018—brimming with charm thanks to leads Lana Condor and Noah Centineo. In P.S. I Still Love You, Lara Jean navigates the reappearance of John Ambrose (Jordan Fisher), another recipient of her letters. Will she stay with Peter, or is John the one?
One highlight of the original was its cinematography. Cinematographer Michael Fimognari made it look far pricier than it likely was—now he’s directing, which has me even more curious.
— Ashley Hobley
Sonic the Hedgehog (Paramount Pictures) — 13/02
The first trailer landed with a thud—design choices clashed with beloved memories of the Sonic games. The bright spot was Jim Carrey’s take on Dr. Robotnik. Within days, the team pledged a redesign. Months later, Sonic returned with a new look and a friendlier tone, and it played far better in news feeds.
After years of uneven video game movies, I’m cautious—but if it’s fun and family-friendly, there’s potential for a proper franchise. Also, if you complained about the original design (hello, teeth), consider showing up for the new version: it’s proof that audience feedback can matter.
— Ciaran Marchant
The Invisible Man (Universal Pictures) — 27/02
Back when The Mummy (starring Tom Cruise) launched Universal’s ill-fated Dark Universe, we expected an Invisible Man film with Johnny Depp. That fell apart—thankfully paving the way for Leigh Whannell’s modern take on the classic H.G. Wells story, starring Elisabeth Moss.
This version reframes Adrian Griffin as the ultimate controlling partner. As the trailer suggests, he fakes his death to torment Cecilia (Moss) using his discovery: the ability to turn invisible. It’s a sharp, modernised angle—and if it sticks the landing, it could be Blumhouse’s first big hit of the year.
— Dylan Blight
