The top 10 must-watch films in 2018

You’re in for a real treat with this 2018 movie list.

Marvel-loving fans, are you ready? Some of your old-time favourites are set to return to the big screen in 2018, along with some new mutants who will be making their debuts. It's clear superhero films are.. well, they're everywhere. They’ve become the most popular movie genre with Marvel Studios leading the pack in creating humorous superhero movies fans can’t get enough of. Of course, one of the best things about superhero movies is being able to dress up as your favourite character, and attend the premier without looking out of place among the legions of fans. This year there's no shortage of awesome superhero movies, and costume opportunities. Get excited for new films in 2018!

The best new superhero movies of 2018

1. Black Panther

The plot: You know you’ve made an impression on your fans when you get your own movie. In this epic story, T’Challa (the prince of Wakanda in Africa) inherits the throne after his father’s murder. In true superhero movie style, an old enemy returns forcing T’Challa to balance being king as well as his alter-ego, Black Panther. Will the dangerous conflict put the entire fate of Wakanda, and the world, at risk? Watch and find out. Get the look: Our Black Panther costume includes fake muscles to make you look like a ravishing, muscular superhero. Watch it: Release date – 16^th of February 2018

2. Avengers Infinity War

The plot: Fans were left hanging after Captain America: Civil War tore the Avengers apart. In Avengers: Infinity War, all your favourite Avengers return—joining forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy to defeat the powerful Thanos before he collects the Infinity Stones and ends the universe. Will they sacrifice all, and put their differences aside, to save the world? Get the look: The best part about this movie is bringing your favourite character to life off-screen, whether it's Captain America, the Hulk, Iron Man, Black Widow, Thor, Spider Lady, Spider-Man, Gamora, or Drax the Destroyer. Whew! Watch it: Release date – 4^th of May 2018

3. Deadpool 2

The plot: In 2016, the surprising success of Deadpool saw a small budget film of $58 million explode into a $783 million global phenomenon. Now that fans know his backstory, wisecracking mercenary Deadpool teams up with Cable and Domino to battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of aggressive canines as he embarks on new adventures. Get the look: If you don’t think you have the muscles to pull off this character's look, you’ll love the built-in six-pack of our Deadpool costume. And you’ll totally rock being Deadpool with the weapon kit to complete your look. Watch it: Release date – 18^th of May 2018

4. Ant-Man and the Wasp

The plot: Ant-Man is another superhero pulled apart after the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War—what a movie that was! Struggling to re-balance his home-life with his alter-ego Ant-Man, he’s called for an urgent mission. Fighting alongside his fellow shrinking superhero, The Wasp (making this Marvel’s first release with a heroine in the title), they work together to uncover secrets from their past. What will they discover? There's only one way to find out. Get the look: Although we can help you with the best Ant-Man costumes, we can’t help you practice diving through a keyhole. Watch it: Release date – 6^th of July 2018

5. Venom

The plot: As a spin-off of Spider-Man, Venom (played by Tom Hardy) is the host of an alien symbiote that gives him incredible powers. During the day, Eddie Brock is a down and out journalist who turns into a monster at night. Blaming Spider-Man for his troubles (who originally found and wore the shape-shifting black alien suit), Venom embraced the symbiote to become an outright villain. Rumoured to be a horror-movie-style superhero flick, fans are itching to see how this will turn out. Get the look: Create your Venom look by popping on a black morphsuit and painting on big, slanted white eyes. Younglings can grab a reversible Spider-Man costume and choose their favourite—will it be Spider-Man or Venom? Watch it: Release date – 5^th of October 2018

6. X-Men: Dark Phoenix

The plot: Although there’s not an overwhelming amount of excitement surrounding the upcoming X-Men movie, fans will still be lining up to see their favourite characters return. Mystique, Beast, Storm, Nightcrawler, and the gang are together again to help Jean Grey. A malevolent, power-hungry force threatens to overtake her mind, giving her incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Will the X-Men decide the life of their team member is worth more than the rest of the people living in the world? Get the look: Become your favourite X-Men character with our Wolverine and Cyclops costumes. Watch it: Release date – 2^nd of November 2018

7. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

The plot: Cartoon lovers will dig the new animated Spider-Man movie hat's coming out later this year. Based on the life of Miles Morales, this classic-Spider-Man-style movie focusses on how he juggles high school life with his status as a superhero. As for any further plot info, you’ll have to go and watch it for yourself. The plot is being kept under wraps, perhaps adding to the mystery that is Spider-Man. Get the look: Spider-Man is hugely popular. Grab your Spiderman costume, and don’t forget your boots, gloves, mask, and web shooter. Watch it: Release date – 14^th of December 2018

Other non-Marvel movies for 2018 worth mentioning

The Incredibles 2 (released on the 14^th of June) sees Elastigirl saving the day while Mr Incredible is propelled into fatherhood, trying to take care of the problems of his kids. Aquaman (released on the 26^th of December) is another must-watch movie of 2018 in which Arthur Curry finds out he’s the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis and must lead his people, and be a hero to the world.

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