The Magnificent Seven - Stand Out Films Still To Come In 2014

It may be the title of a classic 1960s western starring Yul Brynner, but it’s also the handy moniker we’ve given to what we think are seven of the biggest films to come out in 2014.

These seven titles stand out, not just as box office behemoths, but as titles of particular interest for brands to align with. Their critical acclaim should match their outstanding earning power and these are the films that people will be talking about for months to come. They also cover almost every cinemagoing audience from 15 -34 male and female to upmarket 25+, including sci-fi and huge fantasy epics that have universal appeal. More than any other films this year, these are the seven that every film fan will be looking forward to seeing.

The first of the seven was released in July and was the highly anticipated Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 3D. Having already played strongly with an upmarket, male audience, this is the summer blockbuster for the discerning viewer and has engaged the brain as much as the adrenal gland.

The undoubted favourite for biggest comedy of the year is the sequel to just about the biggest comedy there is. The Inbetweeners 2 sees the return of the hapless but much loved quartet and, after three years away, excitement couldn’t be any higher.

Gone Girl is the literary phenomenon of the last year, with seemingly everyone either having just read it, reading it or about to read it. It promises to be the most talked about film of October and it’s already being talked up as an awards contender.

Kingsman: The Secret Service may not be on most people’s radar yet but that’s all set to change. The initial footage has been getting rave reviews and Colin Firth in action man mode should be something we’re all looking forward to. With Bond 24 coming in October 2015, this should keep espionage fans more than happy until then.

Arguably the marquee title of the entire year, Interstellar, is Christopher Nolan’s return to big budget sci-fi. With a plot that involves space travel, it’s sure to be visually spectacular and Nolan has typically assembled one of the best casts of the year.

The Hunger Games is now one of the biggest franchises in the world and anticipation for the third instalment, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 is running high. After two very good films and the story reaching an exciting crescendo, it’s going to be one of the year’s stand-out films.

Finally, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies could well be the year’s highest grossing film. The last two films have grossed over £40m and this final film in the series should repeat that. It’s Peter Jackson and Middle Earth and for the millions of fans, it’s cinematic heaven.

So that’s The Magnificent Seven. There’s something for everyone and each presents a fantastic opportunity for brands looking to partner with the cream of cinema.