Must See Movies of 2015

"Furious 7"
Universal Pictures

Release date: April 3

Why to see it: Fast cars, exotic locations, and Vin Diesel? We've been waiting a long time for the next installment of "Fast and the Furious." The film was delayed nearly a year after the death of Paul Walker. We're interested in seeing how the series continues Walker's role with his brothers Caleb and Cody, and ultimately retires his character. Action star Jason Statham will also take over duties as the new villain.

Fans of the series have closely been following Diesel on social media as he shows off behind-the-scenes looks from the next film.

Watch the trailer.

"Tomorrowland"
Disney/"Tomorrowland"

Release date: May 22

Why to see it: If the vague teaser trailer for Disney's adaptation of its theme-park attraction doesn't do it for you, imagine George Clooney taking on mysterious robots. Not a lot is known about the coming sci-fi flick costarring Britt Robertson and Hugh Laurie, but the extended footage we viewed for the film at New York Comic Con in October featuring Clooney had us ready for more.

"Ant-Man"
Zade Rosenthal/Marvel

Release date: July 17

Why to see it: While Edgar Wright may have left the director's chair last year over "creative differences," Marvel hasn't let us down yet. Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas will star in the film based on the popular comic about a thief-turned-superhero. It will be the first Marvel movie released after the highly anticipated "Avengers" sequel.

"Mission Impossible 5"
Paramount

Release date: July 31

Why to see it: Hawkeye and Tom Cruise? Jeremy Renner will reprise his role in the coming sequel along with Cruise. We know Cruise often does a lot of his own stunts. This time around he clung to the side of a plane flying high above London. The film should be one of the biggest hits of next year — MI4 became Cruise's highest-grossing movie ever.

"Fantastic Four"
Alberto E. Rodriguez, Jason Merrit, Mark Davis/Getty Images

Release date: Aug. 7

Why to see it: We're really hoping Fox's "Fantastic Four" reboot will be the start of something big. We barely know anything about the film; however, X-Men script writer Simon Kinberg worked on the screenplay, so the franchise should be in good hands. Michael B. Jordan, Miles Teller, Kate Mara, and Jamie Bell will star.

Steven Spielberg's Cold War spy thriller
Disney

Release date: Oct. 16

Why to see it: Any time Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks team up ("Saving Private Ryan," "Catch Me If You Can") it's always a must-watch. Disney's coming film doesn't have a name yet, but it will revolve around the true story of James Donovan (Hanks), an attorney assigned the task of negotiating the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.

 
"Spectre"
Stefan Wermuth/Reuters

Release date: Nov. 6

Why to see it: By the movie's release, we will have waited three years for Daniel Craig to return as 007. While there are some concerns about the Bond 24 budget and script, we're excited for Christoph Waltz, Andrew Scott ("Sherlock"), and Monica Bellucci to join Craig and Ralph Fiennes.

"The Walk"
Sony/The Walk trailer

Release date: Oct. 2

Why to watch: We get nervous just watching this trailer of Joseph Gordon-Levitt planning to walk from one World Trade Center building to another. If you've seen 2008 British documentary "Man on Wire," director Robert Zemeckis' next film will capture the true story of Philippe Petit's breathtaking high-wire walk between the Twin Towers in 1974. We're just not sure we need to see it in 3D. Ben Kingsley also stars.

"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2"
Murray Close/Lionsgate

Release date: Nov. 20

Why to see it: The conclusion to "The Hunger Games" series will be one of the most anticipated films of the year. The most recent film was a giant setup for the finale, ending on a major cliffhanger for those who haven't read the series. There should be more of Jena Malone as fan-favorite Johanna and Jennifer Lawrence slinging arrows.

If you've come this far on the journey with Katniss Everdeen, you'll be heading out to see this one.

"Taken 3"
20th Century Fox/Tak3n trailer

Release date: Friday

Why to see it: Just when you thought they couldn't take anyone else, Liam Neeson returns one last time as retired CIA agent Bryan Mills to show off his particular set of skills. Instead of taking down baddies this time, Mills will be on the run trying to clear his name for a murder he didn't commit.