Summer vacation is exciting, and the best time to be active. Students go to the beach,  play sports, and attend camps. However, lazier activities can offer just as much enjoyment. The Movie Theater is the perfect outlet from the hottest or rainiest summer days. There are always a lot of great movies coming out during the summer and it can be difficult to decide which one to see first. Here are just a few ideas of which ones will dominate the Box Office.

The X-Men movies have been blockbusters since the beginning in 2000. The X-Men are a fictional team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel. Fans of this squad of super heroes are bound to see their story continue with ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’, released on May 27th.

The Sci-Fi genre hardly disappoints, but remakes and sequels to popular films have the added pressure to blow the audience away. The movie ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ coming up in June will definitely be a hit in the theater. This new movie will focus on the next generation of heroes, including the stepson of Will Smith’s character in the original film. Eric Jiang, ’19 says, “I’m always a big fan of scientific movies so of course I won’t miss this one. I heard that half of the characters are from the original movie and another half are all brand new characters, which makes me really excited to see it.”

There is another surprise for people who love fantasy. The sequel to Disney’s popular remake of an animated classic, ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ came out on May 28th. This is an all-new spectacular adventure featuring the characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories. Alice returns to the whimsical world of Wonderland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter. The film, which can be experienced in 3D, features Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Rhys Ifans, and Helen Bonham Carter. Bella Stuccio ’19 expressed her excitement for the film: “I am a fan of the story Alice in Wonderland and the first movie was so well-made. I really like the poster and the storyline for the second one, which keep me excited to see it soon.”

For people those who prefer action movies, The Legend of Tarzan is out in theaters July 1st. The film was directed by David Yates, known for his adaptations of the final few Harry Potter novels. The actor playing Tarzan is Alexander Skarsgard, known for his role in ‘The Giver’, ‘Battleship’, and ‘True Blood’. Academy Award winning Christoph Waltz plays a Belgian soldier, Captain Rom, who attempts to capture Tarzan in exchange for ransom in diamonds.

‘Warcraft’ is another good choice for those who enjoy fantasy and action films. Directed by Duncan Jones and written by Jones, Charles Leavitt, and Chris Metzen, the film is based on the World of Warcraft multiplayer online role playing video game series and novels set in the world of Azeroth.Fans of the game will love this new film.

   While summer may be meant for being active and crossing items off your to-do list, there is nothing wrong with enjoying the excessive air conditioning and new reclining chairs at a movie theater near you every once in awhile. From  action and thrillers, to fantasy and sci-fi, there is a variety of movies being released, and you are sure to find one that fits your taste.