Need for Speed is Coming to a Theater Near You

If you’ve ever wanted to see the inside of a speeding car
on the silver screen, then I’ve got some great news for you. The upcoming movie Need For Speed will be hitting theaters March 14th, and it promises to be the most action-packed thrill ride of the year. In fact, if you love cars, speed, and all things cool, then this movie is probably going to be right up your alley!

What Is ‘Need For Speed’?

The video game company ‘Electronic Arts’ has been releasing the ‘Need for Speed’ series since 1994. The most recent game in the series, ‘Need for Speed 2015’ was released on November 3, 2014. The game revolves around street racing and illegal street racing competitions. Players are able to play the role of either an illegal racer or a police officer chasing after racers. They can drive over 45 different cars in each of these roles and race through eight different countries on five continents. This year, they have also announced that they will be releasing an upcoming film based off their video games series with three other video game companies called ‘Warner Bros., Sony Pictures Entertainment and Universal Pictures.

Why Are They Releasing it in Theaters?

The Need For Speed movie starring Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, and Dominic Cooper debuted on March 14th. This film will be the first in the franchise to be shown in theaters since 2001. Other franchises that are coming back include:

-The Smurfs (April 7th)

-Power Rangers (March 24th)

-Jurassic Park (June 12th) 

-Ghostbusters (July 15th) 

-Spiderman Homecoming (July 17th) 

-Transformers: The Last Knight (June 23rd)

How Will The Film be Different?

The world's best-selling and most recognized street-racing video game franchise returns with Need for Speed, a thrilling action film from DreamWorks Pictures starring Aaron Paul. When framed for the death of his friend, ex-convict and street racer Tobey Marshall (Paul) sets out to clear his name. Framed by the leader of an international crime cartel, he must compete in a series of races where the winner takes all. The film will be released on March 14th, 2014.

And So Many Others....

The latest movie in the Need for Speed franchise will be coming to theaters soon. The movie features an adrenaline-pumping cast of characters and fast-paced, edge-of-your seat action sequences. Jeremy Renner stars as Mac, a mechanic who partners with Julia (played by Imogen Poots), in a cross country race that pits them against their toughest competitors yet. Rounding out the impressive ensemble are Michael Keaton and Dakota Johnson. This film promises to be one of the most exciting thrillers of the year!

The new Need for Speed is set to release on March 14th, 2017. If you're looking for some fast paced thrills this weekend, head on over to your local theater and see what all the hype is about!