The number of films tied to geek culture has expanded rapidly in recent years, accounting for a bigger and bigger percentage of Hollywood releases.  "Best in Shows" is the ICv2 list of geek films, arranged by quarter, with some context for each.  Dates and other information are updated until release with new info as we get it.  To see all the periods we’re covering, see the "Best in Shows Index."

The Flash
July 1
Warner reserved this date for their The Flash standalone film which is a continuation of the solo Justice League hero flicks.

Untitled Disney Live Action Film
July 8
Walt Disney Studios claimed this date, along with several others, on May 7, 2019 as part of an extensive scheduling slate for Marvel Studios, 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and Star Wars films (see “Disney Reserves Dates for Three New 'Star Wars' Features”). This way, none of its extensive portfolio of studios cannibalize their siblings’ time in the spotlight.

Untitled Marvel Studios Movie
July 29
This date was part of a group of six that Marvel Studios claimed in March 2018 for Marvel Cinematic Universe movies that have yet to be announced.

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