Marked by hugely-anticipated sequels and revivals of hit TV shows from the '60s and '80s, action, drama and comedy are high on Hollywood's hot list for 2010.

From animated marvels to more Harry Potter and crazy, vampire love, get out your popcorn, film fans, dust off those 3-D specs and start chomping.

1. Iron Man 2 (May)

Terence Howard might not be longing to see "Iron Man 2," after getting nixed from this sequel and replaced with Don Cheadle. Marvel Comics fans, however, can't wait until Robert Downey Jr. zooms into theatres with his superhero armour and kicks some fresh bad-guy ass.

Trouble begins once billionaire Tony Stark refuses to share his technological secrets with the military. Look for Mickey Rourke to bust a few heads as the cybernetically souped-up villain, Whiplash. Scarlett Johansson vamps things up nicely as Black Widow, a deadly Russian assassin and potential love interest for Tony. Toss in the return of loyal Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and "Iron Man 2" should keep Stark and audiences superhumanly amused.

2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (November)

This first part of the final movie in the Harry Potter franchise takes Harry, Ron and Hermione outside of Hogwarts in search of magical relics called Horcruxes. Seeing less of Hogwarts, a character unto itself in the Potter series, might miff some moviegoers. But that, plus the fact that everyone knows how this saga ends, won't stop "Deathly Hallows" from appealing to millions and making J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. richer in spirit and cold, hard cash.

3. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (June)

Get ready for more vampire love in 2010 as Stephenie Meyer's next "Twilight" installment hits theatres. This other-worldly outing finds Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) caught in the middle of an all-out war between the vampires and werewolves. Like the Harry Potter franchise, diehard "Twilight" fans know this story by heart. For them, nothing beats the sight of Robert Pattinson, "Twilight"'s 108-year-old vampire hunk, looking longingly at Bella. That alone should turn "Eclipse" into a killer at the box office.

4. Robin Hood (May)

Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe reunite for this action-packed adventure based on the 13th-century legend of Robin Hood. Starring Crowe as the daring, benevolent outlaw who steals from the rich to give to the poor and Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian, Scott and company play loose and fast with historical facts. But, that's okay. Sherwood Forest will be a far, far better place for us as a result of Scott's wild, revisionist tinkering.

5. Shutter Island (February)

For those who still think of Leonardo DiCaprio as a boy actor, "Shutter Island" will change that perception once and for all. DiCaprio headlines this eerie psycho-thriller from director Martin Scorsese. Part conspiracy tale, part brain-teasing chill-fest, DiCaprio does his damndest to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of a female patient at a psychiatric hospital in the 1950s. In the process, DiCaprio unearths all kinds of sinister means the hospital has used to keep its patients in line. Ace performances from Ben Kingsley and Patricia Clarkson should also help "Shutter Island" creep onto the best movie charts of 2010.

6. Sex and the City 2 (May)

Full of shoes, shopping and super-chick camaraderie, "Sex and the City 2" brings Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her gang back to strut the Big Apple in their mile-high Manolos. The storyline, not surprisingly, follows the girls' struggles to juggle love, work, and everything in between. Guest stars Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Penelope Cruz and Miley Cyrus should pepper things up enough to make this "SATC" sequel a fetching bit of fun.

7. Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps (April)

Everything old is new again in Hollywood in 2010, including dastardly Wall Street stock trader Gordon Gekko. Michael Douglas turned this slick bit of money-grubbing sleaze into a pop culture icon in Oliver Stone's 1987 Oscar-winning film. "Wall Street 2" picks up 20 years after Stone's original left off. Humbled anti-hero Gekko tries to prevent 2008's global stock market crash and uncover the truth behind one man's murder. The redeemed hustler enlists the help of Jacob Moore (Shia LaBeouf), another wunderkind trader, to take care of business. Strong performances by Josh Brolin, Carey Mulligan, Susan Sarandon and Frank Langella should help turn this new take of modern greed into a big money-maker.

8. Inception (July)

Following his enormous success with "The Dark Knight," director Christopher Nolan ditches Gotham City for a slick sci-fi thriller set within the architecture of the human mind. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio in his second big movie of 2010, the Hollywood hunks portrays a CEO being blackmailed by "Batman Begins" villain Ken Watanabe. Look for Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page and Sir Michael Caine to round out what could be one of the best sci-fi action thrillers of 2010.

9. The Wolfman (February)

Benicio Del Toro and Sir Anthony Hopkins dig their teeth into this US$85-million remake of the classic 1941 horror tale. Set in late-19th-century Britain, this gothic thriller begins with Lawrence Talbot (Del Toro) reuniting with his estranged father (Hopkins) after the disappearance of his brother. It doesn't take long for Talbot to realize that some nightmarish beast in the Blackmoore woods is the key to this mystery. As he struggles to solve the puzzle, however, Talbot's own primal side kicks in and leaves the posh family estate feeling a lot nastier. Joe Johnston's brilliant pairing of Del Toro and Hopkins should be a howler of a good scare!

10. Clash of the Titans (March)

In 1981 Harry Hamlin put on his short, sexy toga and stirred up a mess of trouble with gods and mortals in the epic fantasy "Clash of the Titans." Now the tale loosely based on the Greek legend of Perseus gets a 21st-century update by director Louis Leterrier. Made for a reported US$150-$180 million, this big-budget juggernaut stars Sam Worthington as Perseus, Ralph Fiennes as the god Hades (brilliant!) and Liam Neeson in Laurence Olivier's role of Zeus. From fighting demon spawn to crushing gargantuan monsters, "Clash of the Titans" should unleash a welcome bit of hell in Hollywood in 2010.

11. Toy Story 3 (June)

Pixar's rollicking addition to its "Toy Story" franchise is poised to make a killing with family audiences. As Andy prepares to leave for college, his favourite toys, including Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz (Tim Allen), are packed up and relegated to the attic. Before they can find their way there, however, the toys are scooped up by a garbage truck and dumped at a local day-care centre. Tormented by rough-playing, snot-oozing pre-schoolers, Woody and the gang make a run for it with calamitous results. Another golden pic from Pixar!

12. The A-Team (June)

It's too early to tell if we should pity the fools who dared to update this hit TV show from the 1980s. This redo from director Joe Carnahan ("Smoking Aces," "Narc") promises "Casino Royale"-meets-"The Bourne Identity" action. It also delivers loads of eye candy with Jessica Biel and "The Hangover"'s Bradley Cooper. Mr. T and his bling might be missing in action here. But, this flick's big guns on screen and off (including producers Tony and Ridley Scott) should guarantee a big, explosive joy ride down memory lane for "A-Team" fans.

13. Due Date (November)

"Due Date" may not have incredible animated marvels or city-crushing machines to brag about. But it does have two huge pluses going for it. First, it reunites director Todd Phillips ("The Hangover") with his breakout star, Zach Galifianakis. Second, this crazy road comedy stars Robert Downey Jr. as an expectant father whose plans to get home for the birth of his baby are thwarted by an annoying slacker (Galifianakis). That, plus some fine screen time from Jamie Foxx, should spell big m-o-n-e-y at the box office!

14. The Green Hornet (December)

It's hard to tell if 1930s newspaper editor Brett Reid (a.k.a. the Green Hornet) will become Hollywood's next "Iron Man." And, who knows if this action adventure can turn funnyman Seth Rogen into a bankable superhero. Thanks to music video maker/director Michel Gondry ("Be Kind Rewind," "Tokyo!"), "The Green Hornet" promise a wicked-cool feast for the eyes. Headliners Rogen and Cameron Diaz also bring just the right mix of laughs and looks to this crime-fighting extravaganza. Watch out Robert Downey Jr.!

15. Salt (July)

Angelina Jolie once blasted bad guys as Lara Croft. Now, the hottest woman in Hollywood is poised to become the female version of Jason Bourne in "Salt," the new spy thriller from director Phillip Noyce ("The Quiet American"). Jolie stars as a CIA agent who is fingered as a Russian sleeper spy. Forced to go on the run, Jolie outwits a host of lawmen who believe she is out to assassinate the president. Judging by "Salt"'s poster, this film should be as easy on the eyes as the ravishing Jolie.

16. Shrek Forever After (May)

The jolly green ogre (Mike Myers) and his buddies return for yet another instalment in this delightfully twisted franchise. Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the hustler, Rumpelstiltskin. The agreement thrusts Shrek into an alternate universe where ogres are hunted and he and his great love, Fiona, have never met. Toss in guest voice appearances from Paul McCartney, Eric Idle and Julie Andrews and "Shrek 4" should be a big charmer in 2010.

17. Tron Legacy (December)

Jeff Bridges' hit fantasy film "Tron" (1982) has finally found its way into Hollywood's sequel mill. In this instalment, the son of Jeff's character, Kevin Flynn, decides to investigate his father's disappearance. His snooping pulls him into the same world of gladiatorial computer games that sucked up his father 25 years ago. Reunited at last, the pair head off on a deadly journey across a stunning cyber universe to save mankind. Chock full of 3-D and CGI effects, "Tron Legacy" could become one of 2010's biggest moneymakers.

18. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (May)

Movies based on video games are nothing new. With Hollywood hunk Jake Gyllenhaal headlining this flick, however, the "Prince of Persia" gets just the right fuel it needs to turn into an ace adventure franchise. As Dastan the street urchin, Gyllenhaal teams up with Princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) and rescues the Sands of Time from an evil nobleman. Directed by Mike Newell and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, "Prince of Persia" promises all the sun, sand and beefy shots of Gyllenhaal $US200 million can buy.