Studios are constantly in search of a sure thing. To that end they are relying more than ever on sequels, remakes and adaptations. Just take a look at our list of the 10 most anticipated movies of 2011, listed in the order they are currently scheduled to be released.

   Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (May 20)

The summer blockbuster season kicks off with Disney's fourth installment of the Pirates franchise. The series has already earned $2.7 billion at the worldwide box office; even if reviews are bad for the latest, it's sure to earn gobs of money as long as Johnny Depp is playing Captain Jack Sparrow.