We are barely through the first month of 2016, and it looks like it is going to be a year filled with massive box-office potential.

With the recent trend in films returning for a nostalgia factor, some of this year’s movies are already garnering buzz with little information available to the general moviegoers.

Upcoming films include hyped up superhero tales, intergalactic adventures and a post-apocalyptic world sure to provide entertainment for even the pickiest of film lovers. Instead of deciding on one film to watch out for in 2016, here are a few movies that have fans of all genres excited to flock to theaters in the coming months.

“Deadpool”
Feb. 12
Marvel has quite a few films in the works for 2016, but none seem as exciting as the return of fan favorite comic book character Deadpool. Deadpool is often seen as an unpredictable anti-hero, and it definitely won’t equate to your average family-friendly Marvel film.
The film has earned an ‘R’ rating unlike most other comic book films, but is surely an attempt to stay true to the crude humor of Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds.
Originally, the film had been planned for years until fan support helped push the movie forward, and ensured that there are plenty of individuals ready for a standalone Deadpool film.

“The Conjuring 2”
June 10
Yes, this is a risky decision as many film buffs note that sequels are rarely as successful as their predecessors.
The first film depicted the controversial claims of supernatural specialists Ed and Lorraine Warren dealing with a property exorcism, and the second returns with a new case involving a young girl on the brink of possession.
There aren’t too many horror films in the works for 2016, so there is an added pressure for “The Conjuring” sequel to entertain the niche genre fans. The newly released trailer provides

“Star Wars: Rogue One”
Dec. 16
When “Star Wars The Force Awakens” hit theaters worldwide, the “Star Wars” craze hit an all-time high. While becoming evident that fans are still under the “Star Wars” thrall, “Rogue One” will take us back to the rebel team responsible for obtaining the coveted plans of the Death Star.
The cast features a variety of talented actors such as Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen and Alan Tudyk, but the world can’t help but wonder if this is our chance to witness an on-screen return of Darth Vader. Most importantly, this is the stepping stone to other “Star Wars” spin-off films, which will indicate if the formula is a success for future installments to the expanded universe.ture installments to the expanded universe.

“10 Cloverfield Lane”
March 11
If you had stated a month ago that 2016 would include a sequel to the 2008 found-footage monster film “Cloverfield”, nobody would have believed it. Producer J.J. Abrams successfully dropped a trailer for the top-secret film project in early January, originally known as “Valencia.”
The film stars John Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead who have hunkered down in a bomb shelter, spending a majority of the time as a thriller that leaves ambiguity to the outside world. Instances such as the ground above shaking, and a biohazard barrel suggest that the characters are in a post “Cloverfield” world.
Much like the original “Cloverfield”, the sequel already embraces a unique marketing plan that ties together with multiple websites, products and message boards that reveal more about the origin of the J.J. Abrams cult-classic masterpiece.
The film was made on a smaller budget as opposed to “Cloverfield”, but the suspense and secrecy of the sequel so far has made it a must-see movie.

“Captain America: Civil War”
May 6
One of Marvel’s newest projects is fast approaching, while bringing many heroes together for an adaptation of the critically acclaimed comic book series, “Civil War.” For those of you who haven’t read the comics, it is centered on a hero registration act that was enforced to reveal the identities of masked crusaders.
The new law created a massive divide between the Marvel characters, either falling on the pro-registration act with Iron Man, or the anti-registration act with Captain America. The film is a concluding chapter to the “Capitan America” trilogy, and takes a small-scale approach by cutting out a significant portion of characters pivotal to the original story.
Despite changes from the must-read comic, fans are still rabidly awaiting the debut of Black Panther and the newest Spider-Man incarnation. “Captain America: Civil War” stars Marvel veterans Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. among a cast of new and returning actors.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”
March 25
For the first time, the most iconic DC superheroes will share the silver screen in a clash of heroes. The plot revolves around a world coming to terms with the presence of superpowered beings, which is a point of contention between the dark knight and the man of steel.
Sure, the fight hardly seems fair, but the different stances between these two influential characters is what adds an air of intrigue to the film. If the presence of those two isn’t enough, equality influencer Wonder Woman will also make her film debut and set up for the forthcoming “Justice League” film directed by Zack Snyder and set to be released in 2017.
The immensely publicized movie will include the return of Henry Cavill as Superman, with Ben Affleck and Gal Gadot featured in the all-important roles of Batman and Wonder Woman. “Batman v Superman” is definitely a kickstarter for the expansive DC film slate, and is rightfully regarded as the most anticipated film of 2016.