25 Most Hotly Anticipated Movies Of Summer 2017 - Ranked

By Simon Gallagher / May 3, 2017

7. The Dark Tower

Release Date: August 4th

Billed As: The long-awaited, long in gestation adaptation of Stephen King's beloved Dark Tower series, starring Idris Elba as the Gunslinger and Matthew McConaughey as the Man In Black.

Hype: Fans who've watched this project passed among film-makers over the years could have been forgiven for thinking we'd never actually get to see King's magnum opus on screen, but it's finally coming and it already looks great.

Leaning on the star appeal of its leads, the semi-sequel should inspire a mainstream audience response - even despite the weight of the lore behind it - and they'll be rewarded with a blend of fantasy, horror and the wild west that could give Peter Jackson a run for his money if it all comes off.