Another year. A lot more movies.

In picking films for this preview, we’ve stuck with those that had official release dates, even though dates are always subject to change.

”Dune: Part Two” — March 1

It’s still a little hard to believe “Dune” — filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of part of Frank Herbert’s influential 1965 science-fiction novel — was a giant sandworm-sized hit at the box office. That allowed for this sequel to the movie also now known as “Dune: Part One,” which will bring back star Timothée Chalamet — as exiled messiah figure Paul Atreides — and supporting players including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem. Newcomers include Austin Butler (“Elvis”), Florence Pugh (“Black Widow”) and Christopher Walken.

”Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” — March 29

The ghost-fighting heroes introduced in 2021’s largely enjoyable action-comedy “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” — characters played by actors including Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon — join forces with those portrayed by franchise vets such as Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Annie Potts in this adventure that sees a supernatural freeze threat hit New York City in the summer.

”Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” — March 29

This is the seventh big-screen MonsterVerse affair and the sequel to 2021’s guilty-pleasure effort “Godzilla vs. Kong” from director Adam Wingard. Wingard returns for “x,” which clearly will reunite the heroic Titans, who this time will team up against a new monster threat.

”IF” — May 17

John Krasinski is the writer and director of this family-friendly fantasy comedy blending live action and computer animation. IF stands for imaginary friend, and in the story, a young girl, Bea (Cailey Fleming), gains the ability to see people’s normally invisible pals. The cast is led by Ryan Reynolds, as Bea’s neighbor, with Krasinski also playing a significant role. “IF” also boasts a bunch of heavy hitters providing voice work, including Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Matt Damon, John Stewart, May Rudolph, Sam Rockwell and Emily Blunt, Krasinski’s wife.

”Inside Out 2” — June 14

Riley’s a teenager in the sequel to the beloved and Academy Award-winning 2015 film from Walt Disney Pictures affiliate Pixar Animation Studios. That means new personified emotions for Riley, most notably Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke. Returning for more inner-Riley fun are Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith) and Anger (Lewis Black).

”Beetlejuice 2” — Sept. 6

It’s showtime! (You know, again.) Director Tim Burton is back for the sequel to the beloved 1988 supernatural horror comedy, as are stars Michael Keaton, as the titular colorful demon, and Winona Ryder as the older Lydia Deetz. Portraying Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, and seemingly serving a similar purpose to her mom’s in the original movie is Jenna Ortega — one of the most sensible casting choices in the history of sensible casting choices given her work in the likewise funny-but-spooky “Wednesday” and newer “Scream” movies. Catherine O’Hara also returns as Lydia’s stepmother, Delia, while Willem Dafoe and Monica Bellucci join the dark-magic fray.