Recently we looked at the incredible array of potential blockbusters that are about to hit our movie theaters this summer. If only a few of them make the grade, we’ll still be in for one of the best years ever. While we sit here with 3D glasses poised and popcorn at the ready, let’s take a look at some of the releases from mid-summer onwards:

Magic Mike XXL (July 1)
It may not be at the top of everyone’s list but you can be sure that there’s at least a couple of demographics that will be trembling at the mere thought of watching all the pecs, biceps and Channing Tatum they can get.

Verdict: Could be more saggy beer belly than six pack.

Minions (July 10)
Whether you’re four or forty, the Minions cannot be ignored. They were such a hit in the Despicable Me films that they now have their own and fully deserved it is too. This is a blockbuster in every sense of the word – expect to take your kids, nephews, sisters, whatever… just take yourself!

Verdict: “Banana” will never sound right again. This summer’s biggest grossing hit?

Ant Man (July 17)
A stellar cast with Paul Rudd as a superhero? This has ‘money’ written all over it. Marvel’s second summer blockbuster could go either way but we have very high hopes. I mean, who doesn’t love Paul Rudd?

Verdict: Could be a comic book mov