Top 10 Anticipated Movie Reboots

This 1937 film is no stranger to remakes. In 1954, a musical version was released and featured an Oscar-nominated performance by Judy Garland. Then, in 1976, legendary songstress Barbra Streisand took on the lead role. Another reboot is set to come out in October of 2018, and this one has similar big names attached, including Bradley Cooper (who’s also making his directorial debut), and Lady Gaga. Following in the footsteps of Garland and Streisand is no easy task, but Gaga has literally been killing it with recent performances in “American Horror Story”, not to mention her pile of Grammy awards. With all that talent being pooled, chances are high this reboot will shine bright.

Building on the commercially triumphant live-action adaptations of “Jungle Book” and “Cinderella,” Disney has set its sights on Neverland. While Mickey Mouse's animated “Peter Pan” achieved legendary status, J.M. Barrie's "the boy who wouldn't grow up" has been the subjected to a number of underwhelming cinematic interpretations. With the bar set low by 2015's “Pan”, the “Peter Pan” reboot, set to be directed by David Lowery, could be a much-needed facelift. Producer Jim Whitaker believes that Lowery's work – which also includes the remake of “Pete's Dragon” – tends to resonate on an emotional level but audiences can also expect “Peter Pan” to whisk them away on a grand adventure.

Based on a low budget 1960s film by Roger Corman that was turned into an off-Broadway musical comedy, “Little Shop of Horrors” tells the timeless tale of a flower shop worker and his sentient Venus flytrap. Directed by Frank Oz, this quirky horror film was a big enough success on VHS to warrant an animated series and an in-development remake by Warner Bros. With “Riverdale” producer Greg Berlanti overseeing the project, little is currently known about the new “Little Shop of Horrors,” although rumors suggest the remake will remain a musical.

If you fail the first time, try and try again. Created by Wes Craven, “A Nightmare on Elm Street” established Freddy Krueger as a horror icon and spawned numerous sequels. After “Freddy vs. Jason,” the franchise received the reboot treatment with 2010's poorly-received “A Nightmare on Elm Street” that even failed to impress Freddy. Ever since then, rumors have been circulateing about a second reboot that will right the wrongs. With “The Orphan's” David Leslie Johnson attached as the script-writer, “A Nightmare on Elm Street” remake should and will happen, although New Line Cinema currently has its hands full with the “Conjuring” and “It.”

As long as Illumination Entertainment resists replacing the Whos with Minions, this upcoming adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic book could be something special. The book has been adapted several times, including as a 1960s animated short and a live-action romp starring Jim Carrey, and based on the trailer, this new effort looks promising. The studio's second attempt to adapt a Dr. Seuss book after 2012’s uneven "The Lorax", Illumination's "The Grinch" is set to serve as an origin story for the protagonist and sees Benedict Cumberbatch taking on the role of the titular grump.

Tackling themes of ageism and the dangers of unfettered technological advancement, MGM's science fiction classic was set in an alternate reality where people must die at the age of 30. A visual spectacle for its time, “Logan's Run” shares many similarities with “The Hunger Games” series, which explains why Warner Bros. announced a remake and tied “Mockingjay” writer Peter Craig to the project. With “Blade Runner 2049” showing there is an audience for smart dystopian stories, “Logan's Run” has the potential to expand upon the original's concept and even birth a franchise.

At long last, a return to the Scottish Highlands is imminent! Spawning five sequels and two live-action TV series, “Highlander” initially bombed at the box office but grew into a cult classic. Ever since 2008, Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment have been contemplating reviving “Highlander” and, finally, a script has been approved and the reboot is in pre-production. While little information is actually known about the project, Chad Stahelski of “John Wick” fame is set to direct and that is more than enough to get the hype train moving! If successful, the reboot might even trigger an entirely new string of movies.

Based on James O'Barr's 1989 comic book, Brandon Lee's “The Crow” turned the superhero genre on its head, but the film is largely remembered for a tragic on-set accident that resulted in its star's untimely death. After a string of less than stellar sequels, “The Crow” seemed to be set for a fresh start with Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa, taking on the role as the eponymous vigilante. Unfortunately, Momoa dropped out in 2018, along with Corin Hardy, who was signed on to direct. Though the reboot’s fate is now uncertain, we’re fine with waiting as long as we eventually get a film that truly lives up to the pedigree of its source material.

From Andy Muschietti’s “It” to Netflix's “1922” and “Gerald’s Game”, adaptations of Stephen King novels are in high-demand. Published in 1983, “Pet Semetary” is among King's most hair-raising books and has already received a fun but campy cinematic version. Starring Jason Clarke and John Lithgow, the “Pet Sematary” remake is slated for a 2019 release and promises to truly capture the terrifying essence of the original novel. Aiming to cut down on the sillier aspects of its predecessor while offering a more character-driven and psychological experience, screenwriter Jeff Buhler predicts that “Pet Semetary” will be among the scariest Stephen King adaptations.

Finally, someone is taking another crack at Frank Herbert’s epic sci-fi novel! Set on the fictional planet Arrakis, “Dune” is one of the best selling science fiction books in history but, unfortunately, David Lynch's film adaptation struggled to impress critics and flopped with audiences. After all these years, Legendary Entertainment acquired the film rights to “Dune” and announced that Denis Villeneuve, whose resume includes “Arrival” and “Blade Runner 2049,” is set to direct. Due to the novel’s expansive world and depth, Villeneuve’s remake is wisely expected to be split into two films.