Hunger Games
The "Hunger Games" franchise will conclude with "Mockingjay -- Part 2," starring Jennifer Lawrence and Julianne Moore (l.-r.), coming in November. Lionsgate

Hollywood is often criticized for a lack of originality. However, with the impressive list of highly anticipated sequels coming next year, it will be hard to complain. In addition to the much-hyped “Star Wars: Episode VII” and “The Avengers: Age of Ultron,” fans will get “Spectre,” the new James Bond movie, and the last “Hunger Games” installment.

Here are the release dates for the biggest sequels coming out in 2015:

January

  • “The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death” – Jan. 2
  • “Taken 3” – Jan. 9

February

  • “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” – Feb. 6
  • “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” – Feb. 20

March

  • “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” – March 6
  • “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension" – March 13
  • “Insurgent” ("Divergent" sequel) – March 20

April

  • “Furious 7” – April 3
  • “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” – April 17

May

  • “The Avengers: Age of Ultron” – May 1
  • “Pitch Perfect 2” – May 15
  • “Mad Max: Fury Road” – May 15

June

  • “Insidious: Chapter 3” – June 5
  • “Jurassic World” – June 12
  • “Ted 2” – June 26

July

  • “Magic Mike XXL” – July 1
  • “Terminator Genisys” – July 1
  • “Minions” ("Despicable Me" sequel) – July 10

August

  • “Sinister 2” – Aug. 21
  • “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend” – Aug. 28

September

  • “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” – Sept. 18
  • “Hotel Transylvania 2” – Sept. 25

November

  • “Spectre” (James Bond) – Nov. 6
  • “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” – Nov. 20

December

  • “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” – Dec. 18
  • “Mission: Impossible 5” – Dec. 25

What movie sequel are you most excited for in 2015? Tweet your thoughts to @Ja9GarofaloTV.