Spring Movies 2017: 18 Must-See Blockbusters, Comedies, and More

Spring is basically pre-summer movie season. With blockbusters like "Logan," "Beauty and the Beast," and "The Fate of the Furious" opening this time of year, Hollywood is practically daring you not to give them all your money. Best put these movies on your radar.

'Logan' (March 3)

He's baaaack.Dafne Keen.)

'Table 19' (March 3)

Face it -- we all know about that one sad table at weddings that seats the guests who were reluctantly invited. "Stephen Merchant.

'Kong: Skull Island' (March 10)

King Kong kicks off his own shared universe with this much-anticipated film. In "Brie Larson, head to an uncharted island in the Pacific -- only to discover they are stuck in a place home to Kong and lots of murder-y monsters.

'Personal Shopper' (March 10)

Fashion and ghosts? Color us intrigued... Clouds of Sils Maria," took home the Best Director Award at Cannes for the film.

'Beauty and the Beast' (March 17)

It's a tale as old as time... Bright young Belle (animated Disney classic.

'Power Rangers' (March 24)

All your '90s TV reboot dreams are coming true, folks. "Elizabeth Banks appears as their evil alien nemesis, Rita Repulsa. It's morphin time, people!

'CHiPs' (March 24)

Michael Peña take on the roles of California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers Jon and Ponch in this wacky big-screen reboot of the classic 1970s/1980s NBC buddy cop series. Shepard also gets in the director's seat for the adaptation.

'Life' (March 24)

Daniel Espinosa ("Safe House") directs.

'The Boss Baby' (March 31)

Sure, he looks like a baby, but he wears a suit, carries a briefcase, and talks like a high-powered executive. It's up to his jealous 7-year-old brother to uncover that this bossy infant is actually on a top-secret mission. Alec Baldwin voices the title role in this DreamWorks Animation comedy.

'The Zookeeper's Wife' (March 31)

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, "Whale Rider") directs.

'Ghost in the Shell' (March 31)

Based on the popular Japanese manga and anime of the same name, "Scarlett Johansson) as she battles new threats to AI technology.

'Free Fire' (March 31)

Chaos ensues when shots are fired at an arms deal meeting gone bad in this British thriller directed by Armie Hammer headline this gritty, star-studded action flick.

'Smurfs: The Lost Village' (April 7)

The Smurfs are back with yet another movie, and this one is fully animated and 3D for your viewing pleasure. Smurfette and her pals Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty are all here, with Demi Lovato voicing Smurfette.

'Going in Style' (April 7)

Alan Arkin.

'Sleight' (April 28)

In this gritty thriller, a gifted LA street magician-turned-drug-dealer (Jacob Latimore) must use his tricks to save his kidnapped sister. Early buzz on this below-the-radar release is surprisingly high -- here's hoping the hype is worth it.

'Gifted' (April 12)

And now, here's one so you can feel all the feels, guys. Single dad Frank (Octavia Spencer also star.

'Fate of the Furious' (April 14)

The gang is back for their eighth -- yes, eighth -- installment of the unstoppable franchise. This time, they've got a criminal mastermind in the form of Helen Mirren s in on the fun.