Happy 2012! A brand new year and an exciting one for 3D and upcoming releases. So be ready, plan ahead, and gear up for some 3D fun with you and your family this year!
Beauty and the Beast 3D
Release Date: January 13, 2012 (Disney)
A Disney classic that will sure put a smile on every family member’s face. Rediscover an exciting love story, an adventure so magical, from a ‘tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme, Beauty and the Beast’.
Underworld Awakening
Release Date: January 20, 2012 (Sony/ Screen Gems)
The war between vampires and lycans continues with the earth as their battlefield, humankind at their expense.
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Release Date: February 10, 2012 (Warner Bros.)
Featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Josh Hutcherson in this sequel of Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) comes an adventure on a mythical island.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D
Release Date: February 10, 2012 (Fox)
In a galaxy far, far away comes an epic journey where it all began. See Star Wars like you’ve never seen before in 3D- may the force be with you!
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Release Date: February 17, 2012 (Sony/ Columbia)
Nicholas Cage returns as the daredevil, Johnny Blaze the “Ghost Rider”, as he once again called upon to stop the devil, threatened to take away his human form.
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Release Date: March 2, 2012 (Paramount)
A twist on the classic fairy tale, after the siblings had defeated the evil witch at the gingerbread house, the two have teamed up and become bounty hunters, hunting witches worldwide.
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Release Date: March 2, 2012 (Universal)
A boy must discover the story of the Lorax to find the one thing that will help him win the heart of the girl of his dreams.
John Carter
Release Date: March 9, 2012 (Disney)
Set on an alien planet Mars, John Carter, transported from Earth, emerges as its warrior, set out to save the planet and its people from the conflicting nations.
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Release Date: March 30, 2012 (Sony/ Columbia)
From the creators of Chicken Run and Wallace and Gromit, featuring the voices of Hugh Grant and Salma Hayek, comes a funny tale of pirates competing to win the Pirate of the Year Award.
Wrath of the Titans
Release Date: March 30, 2012 (Warner Bros.)
Perseus must venture into the underworld to rescue Zeus in this sequel of Clash of the Titans (2010).
Titanic
Release Date: April 6, 2012 (Paramount)
Relive the everlasting love story between Jack and Rose on the Titanic in 3D.
Marvel’s The Avengers
Release Date: May 4, 2012 (Disney)
Nick Fury and his team of superheroes that comprises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, and the Hulk as they battle Loki and his army of villains.
Men in Black 3
Release Date: May 25, 2012 (Sony)
After 10 years in the waiting from Men in Black 2, Agent J (Will Smith) must travel back in time to save Agent K from being killed by an alien and change the course of history.
Madagascar 3
Release Date: June 8, 2012 (Paramount/ Dreamworks)
After Madagascar 1 and 2, Alex the lion and the gang joins the traveling circus in hopes to return home to New York.
Prometheus
Release Date: June 8, 2012 (Fox)
Director Ridley Scott returns to science fiction horror roots with Prometheus, the prequel for Alien (1979).
Jack the Giant Killer
Release Date: June 15, 2012 (Warner Bros.)
Explore the modern take of this children’s story of Jack and the Beanstalk as Jack sets out to rescue the kidnapped princess.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Release Date: June 22, 2012 (Fox)
From Seth Grahame-Smith’ s best-selling novel, comes a 3D movie. After President Lincoln’s mother was killed by a supernatural being, he embarks on a journey to hunt them down.
Brave
Release Date: June 22, 2012 (Disney)
A princess accidently brought chaos upon her kingdom and the only way to break the evil curse was to rely on her bravery and her archery skills.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Release Date: July 3, 2012 (Sony/ Columbia)
Another rendition of the popular comic book series, the Spider-Man, this time Spider-Man faces off with The Lizard, featuring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider Man.
Ice Age: Continental Drift
Release Date: July 13, 2012 (Fox)
The gang must once again set on an adventure when their continent is set adrift.
Step Up 4
Release Date: July 27, 2012 (Summit)
Another exciting dance film to follow its previous Step Up series.
ParaNorman
Release Date: August 17, 2012 (Focus)
A socially awkward boy who can communicate with the dead, takes upon himself to save the town from zombies, ghouls, and grown ups.
Joker
Release Date: August 31, 2012 (UTV Communications)
The fourth Hindi film to be released in 2D and 3D, a fantasy-adventure film that follows an underdog, making it big in life, set in a fictional planet with aliens.
Finding Nemo
Release Date: September 14, 2012 (Disney)
An unforgettable journey of a father in search of his kidnapped son, re-released in 3D.
Resident Evil: Retribution
Release Date: September 14, 2012 (Sony/ Screen Gems)
Alice and the resistance movement joined forces to battle the Umbrella Corporation and zombies, part five of the title from a popular video game.
Dredd
Release Date: September 21, 2012 (N/A)
Set in the future in a violent city, police, now have the authority to act as judge, jury, and executioner on the spot. A remake of Judge Dredd (2005) with Sylvester Stallone.
Hotel Transylvania
Release Date: September 21, 2012 (Sony/ Columbia)
An animation film featuring the voices of Adam Sandler, Miley Cyrus, and Andy Samberg. A boy discovers Dracula’s high-end resort away from the human world and fells in love with the count’s daughter.
Frankenweenie
Release Date: October 5, 2012 (Disney)
A Tim Burton film about young Victor who tries to bring his dog, Sparky back to life, only to discover the horrifying consequences that follow it.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D a.k.a. Leatherface 3D
Release Date: October 5, 2012 (Lionsgate)
The infamous horror story from Texas. A young woman travels to Texas to collect her inheritance, unaware of the killer out loose.
Halloween 3D
Release Date: October 26, 2012 (Weinstein Company)
Mike Myers returns in 3D, horror fans should not miss!
Wreck-It Ralph
Release Date: November 2, 2012 (Disney)
A video game villain dreams to be the hero, sneaks into a first-person shooting game to unleash the most terrifying evil yet and bring upon chaos to his arcade.
47 Ronin
Release Date: November 21, 2012 (Universal)
Featuring Keanu Reeves, set in the 18th century, a band of samurai sets out to avenge their master’s death.
Gravity
Release Date: November 21, 2012 (Warner Bros.)
A lone survivor on a mission to fix the Hubble telescope struggles to get back to Earth and reunite with her daughter. Starring George Clooney and Sandra Bullock.
Rise of The Guardians
Release Date: November 21, 2012 (Paramount/ DreamWorks)
Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Tooth Fairy, Jack Frost, and the Sandman teamed up against the Boogeyman, featuring the voice talents of Hugh Jackman, Jude Law, Chris Pine, and Alec Baldwin.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Release Date: December 14, 2012 (Warner Bros.)
From J.R.R. Tolkien, the movie follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, set out to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug, a story before the Lord of the Rings.
Life of Pi
Release Date: December 21, 2012 (Fox)
From the best-selling novel by Yann Martel, comes a story featuring the zookeeper’s son Pi, as he survives a shipwrecked, set adrift into the sea with a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger.
The Great Gatsby
Release Date: December 25, 2012 (Warner Bros.)
Directed by Baz Luhrmaan, from a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, a story of The Great Gatsby.
Great lineup of 3d movies coming up this year for sure. Looking forward to the new Spiderman in 3d!