Titles Released in 2016
Showing movies and television productions that premiered during 2016.
Movies (12)
Arrival
Arrival is a 2016 American science fiction drama film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Eric Heisserer, based on the 1998 novella "Story of Your Life" by Ted Chiang. The film stars Amy Adams as Louise Banks, a linguist engaged by the United States Army to discover how to communicate with extraterrestrials who have arrived on Earth, before tensions lead to war. Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, and Michael Stuhlbarg appear in supporting roles.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (novel)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the novelization of the 2015 film of the same name. The author, Alan Dean Foster, also wrote Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker, the 1976 novelization of the first Star Wars film.
Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and the 13th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo from a screenplay by the writing team of Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America alongside an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Emily VanCamp, Marisa Tomei, Tom Holland, Frank Grillo, Martin Freeman, William Hurt, and Daniel Brühl. In Captain America: Civil War, disagreement over international oversight of the Avengers fractures the team into two opposing factions—one led by Steve Rogers and the other by Tony Stark (Downey).
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a 2016 Lego-themed action-adventure game developed by TT Fusion. It is the fifth entry in TT Games' Lego Star Wars series of video games and adapts the events of the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Under license from Lucasfilm, the game was released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Windows, Xbox 360, and Xbox One, on 28 June 2016, and for Android, and iOS, on 28 July 2016. The game was ported and released by Feral Interactive for OS X on 30 June 2016. It was the final Lego game released for PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U; in addition, its portable version was not only the last Lego release for the 3DS and Vita, but the last portable counterpart developed for any TT-developed Lego title.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a 2016 American superhero film based on the DC Comics characters Batman and Superman. Directed by Zack Snyder and written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer, it is a follow-up to Man of Steel (2013) and the second film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film stars Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman, alongside a cast including Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, and Gal Gadot. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is the first live-action film to feature Batman and Superman together, as well as the first live-action cinematic portrayal of Wonder Woman. In the film, criminal mastermind Lex Luthor manipulates Batman into a preemptive battle with Superman, whom Luthor is obsessed with destroying.
Arrival (soundtrack)
Arrival (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson for Denis Villeneuve's 2016 film Arrival. It was released under Deutsche Grammophon on November 11, 2016, the same day as the film's theatrical release. The score was met with critical acclaim and received accolades at various ceremonies, including a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, but was ruled ineligible for contention at the 89th Academy Awards.
The Last Princess
The Last Princess is a 2016 South Korean period drama film directed by Hur Jin-ho with a screenplay by Hur Gin-ho, Choi Gun-ho, Lee Han-eol, and Seo Yoo-min, based on the best-selling novel by Kwon Bi-young. It stars Son Ye-jin as Princess Deokhye, the last princess of the Joseon period. The film depicts Deokhye's life in Japan after she was forced to move there at age 13 by the Imperial Japanese government, and her attempts to return to Korea.
The Last of Us Part II: Reveal Trailer Cinematic
The Last of Us Part II: Reveal Trailer Cinematic is a feature film starring The Last of Us Part II.
Train to Busan: International Cut
Train to Busan: International Cut is a feature film starring Sky Cinema.
TV Shows (12)
Stranger Things
Set in the fictional rural town of Hawkins, Indiana, in the 1980s, the series focuses on the initial investigation into the disappearance of a young boy named Will Byers amidst supernatural events occurring in the town, including the appearance of a psychokinetic girl who helps Will's friends in their search. As the seasons progress, the core group of kids, along with their older siblings and local law enforcement, uncover sinister government conspiracies and face horrifying entities from an alternate dimension known as the Upside Down.
Planet Earth II
Planet Earth II is an acclaimed television drama starring Hans Zimmer. Broadcast by BBC One.
Peaky Blinders Season 3
Peaky Blinders Season 3 is an acclaimed television drama starring Cillian Murphy. Broadcast by BBC Two.
Westworld
Westworld is an acclaimed television drama starring Jonathan Nolan. Broadcast by HBO.
Legend of the Blue Sea
Legend of the Blue Sea is an acclaimed television drama starring Lee Min-ho. Broadcast by SBS.
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano is an acclaimed television drama starring Arjo Atayde. Broadcast by ABS-CBN.
A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind is an acclaimed television drama starring Jang Hyuk. Broadcast by KBS2.
Shopping King Louis
Shopping King Louis is an acclaimed television drama starring Seo In Guk. Broadcast by MBC.
The Legend of the Blue Sea
Inspired by a classic Joseon-era folktale from Korea's first historical tale anthology, 'The Legend of the Blue Sea' tells the sweeping reincarnation romance between a mermaid and a nobleman that bridges centuries into the modern world. During the Joseon Dynasty, town magistrate Kim Dam-ryeong rescues and releases a captured mermaid named Se-hwa, sparking a tragic love affair that ends in mutual sacrifice due to human greed and malice. In contemporary Seoul, the mermaid re-emerges onto modern shores and encounters Heo Joon-jae, a charming, high-profile con artist who utilizes hypnosis and disguise to trick affluent victims. Unaware that Joon-jae is the reincarnation of Dam-ryeong, the mermaid—whom Joon-jae names Shim Cheong—struggles to adapt to human civilization while staying by his side. Although Joon-jae initially targets her valuable jade bracelet, he quickly finds himself drawn to her innocence, otherworldly strength, and uncanny familiarity. As Shim Cheong grapples with surviving on land without her heart hardening, a dark destiny unfolds once more. The malicious figures from their past Joseon lives are also reincarnated in the present, including a ruthless murderer and treacherous family members seeking Joon-jae's demise and inheritance. Joon-jae and Shim Cheong must decipher visions and relics from their past life to alter their fate and prevent tragedy from repeating itself.
Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods is an acclaimed television drama starring Caleb McLaughlin. Broadcast by CBS.
Hwarang
Hwarang is an acclaimed television drama starring Park Seo Joon. Broadcast by KBS2.
The Exorcist
The Exorcist is an acclaimed television drama starring Alan Ruck. Broadcast by FOX.