With the new year, get ready for Hollywood to treat moviegoers to the sequel to "28 Years Later," a post-apocalyptic thriller set in Greenland, A.I. judges, robotic lovers and a terrifying chimp that upends a tropical vacation — among other concepts new and old.

First in the order are titles like "Soulm8te," "Greenland 2: Migration" and "Primate," each of which hit theaters on Jan. 9. Later on, Marvel returns with "Wonder Man" and a classic horror franchise is back with "Scream 7."

And if you're concerned about the future of artificial intelligence, be sure to see Chris Pratt in "Mercy" as his character tries to convince an A.I. judge that he's innocent.

Also, comedian Nate Bargatze will dip his toes into the movie industry with "The Breadwinner" and a goat named Will will go pro in the intense sport of roarball.

Here's what to look out for on the big screen this winter. As per usual, individual release dates may change here and there.

Jan. 9

"Soulm8te": Studios Blumhouse and Atomic Monster are back in a spin-off of the "M3GAN" horror universe. Starring Kate Dolan and Lily Sullivan, a man buys an AI android to replace his deceased wife, leading to dangerous complications as he tries to create a sentient partner from the "lovebot."

"Greenland 2: Migration": An American post-apocalyptic survival disaster thriller directed by Ric Roman Waugh. After a comet strike decimates most of the earth, the Garrity family (played by Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin and Roman Griffin Davis) is forced to leave the safety of their Greenland bunker in search of a new home.

"Primate": After bringing a chimp along, a group of friends' tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival. It stars Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander and Troy Kotsur.

Jan. 16

"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple": The sequel to last year's "28 Years Later" (which it was shot back-to-back with), Spike is inducted into Sir Jimmy Crystal's gang of acrobatic killers in a post-apocalyptic Britain that's been ravaged by the Rage Virus.

Jan. 23

"Mercy": Chris Pratt portrays a detective accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an advanced A.I. judge (played by Rebecca Ferguson) before it determines his fate.

"Clika": Aspiring small-town musician Chito (played by American hip-hop producer James Yancey) wants to make it big, so when a clip of him performing his song goes viral, he seizes the opportunity. Forced to confront his life choices, he gets caught in a game more dangerous than anticipated. It's directed by Michael Greene.

Jan. 28

"Wonder Man": Marvel returns with a story about aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams, who is struggling to get his career off the ground. He learns legendary director Von Kovak is remaking the superhero film "Wonder Man," and the two pursue life-changing roles in the film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry. The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley and Arian Moayed.

Jan. 30

"Send Help": A new 20th Century survival-thriller film where two colleagues find themselves stranded on a deserted island as the only survivors of a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive. Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien star.

"Shelter": A former assassin is forced to kill his past organization to protect a girl who has been supplying him. Jason Statham and Bodhi Rae Breathnach star. Ric Roman Waugh directs.

"The Moment": The latest from the iconic studio. A24, a rising pop star (played by Charli XCX) navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure as she gears up for her first headlining tour. Aidan Zamiri directs.

Feb. 6

"The Strangers — Chapter 3": In this "Strangers" finale, survivors face new threats from masked strangers. Secrets emerge, jeopardizing their lives as the line between reality and peril blurs in a battle for survival. Madelaine Petsch, Richard Brake and Janis Ahern star.

"Pillion": In this rom-com directed by Harry Lighton, Colin meets Ray, a confident biker gang leader who initiates him into a submissive relationship that challenges Colin's mundane existence and prompts growth through an unconventional dynamic. Alexander Skarsgard and Harry Melling star.

Feb. 13

"Goat": A goat named Will gets to join the pros in a sport called roarball, a high-intensity, full-contact sport that's dominated by the most athletic animals in the world. Tyree Dillihay and Adam Rosette direct.

"Wuthering Heights": Set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, "Wuthering Heights" is a passionate and tumultuous love story that explores the intense relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie star.

Feb. 20

"I Can Only Imagine 2": In this sequel continuing the story of MercyMe's Bart Millard, he navigates new challenges with family and the band, focusing on his son Sam's health struggles and a new friendship with Tim Timmons. John Michael Finely, Milo Ventimiglia and Dennis Quaid star.

"Psycho Killer": The feature directorial debut of Gavin Polone follows police officer Jane Thorne on her mission to take down a serial killer known as the "Satanic Slasher." The depth of this psycho's mental depravity and his sinister agenda is more twisted than you might expect. Georgina Campbell and James Preston Rogers star.

"How to Make a Killing": Becket Redfellow, a man disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance no matter how many relatives stand in his way. Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley and Jessica Henwick star.

Feb. 27

"Scream 7": The sequel to 2023's "Scream 6" is a continuation of a classic horror franchise. Kevin Williamson directs this flick starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and Isabel May.

March 6

"The Bride!": When Frankenstein's creature asks Dr. Euphronius to create a companion for him in a 1930s Chicago, they give life to a murdered woman as "the Bride," sparking romance, police interest and radical social change.

"Hoppers": Scientists have discovered a way to transfer human consciousness into robotic animals. Mabel uses the new tech to uncover mysteries of the animal world beyond anything she could have ever imagined.

March 13

"The Breadwinner": In this comedy written by comedian Nate Bargatze and Dan Lagana and directed by Eric Appel, Bargatze has to become a stay-at-home dad after his wife lands a deal on "Shark Tank."

"Reminders of Him": After being released from prison, a woman attempts to reconnect with her young daughter. As she faces resistance from everyone except a bar owner with ties to her child, she must confront her past mistakes to build a future. Bradley Whitford, Lauren Graham and Maika Monroe star.

March 20

"Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour": A three-dimensional concert film is set to be an "innovative new concert experience," according to a Dec. 10 article from Deadline. It will use new tech and be shown on some of the country's largest screens.

March 27

"They Will Kill You": A woman takes a job as a housekeeper in a New York City high-rise, unaware of the building's history of disappearances. She quickly becomes engulfed in the community's mystery. Patricia Arquette and Tom Felton star.

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