With “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” raking in the bucks at box offices and Kirk and Spock teleporting into theaters this Friday in the greatly anticipated “Star Trek” revival, Hollywood is jump-starting summer 2009 with a nerd-tastic bang. However, you don’t have to be a Comic-con junky to know that after finals end, this summer will not only be a fantastic time to catch up on the hundreds of movies missed during the school year, but also to anticipate some exciting summer blockbusters. So suck it up, pull those all-nighters, and look forward to what’s to come in this preview of summer movies 2009:

“Terminator Salvation”

If Christian Bale hasn’t proven his action chops as the new and improved Batman, let yourselves be the judge of the newest Terminator thriller, as Bale takes on the role of John Connor. Jumping ahead to 2018, Connor goes face-to-face with the computer network Skynet, which has destroyed most of the human population. (May 21)

“Up”

Disney-Pixar’s latest animated feature tells the story of a grumpy former balloon salesman who tries to fly away in his home with a set of balloons. With nine adorable features under their belt, it’s pretty much a guarantee that “Up” will win over the hearts of audiences once again. (May 29)

“Moon”

A minimally-hyped and seemingly underrated sci-fi thriller, just the trailer for “Moon” is enough to give you goose bumps. “Moon” follows Sam Rockwell, an isolated astronaut wrapping up a three-year researching stint up in space, only to begin to mentally unravel just a few weeks before his return home. (June 12)

“Public Enemies”

Johnny Depp stars in the true story of 1930’s bank robber John Dillinger and the Feds who find it impossible to catch him. Acclaimed director Michael Mann delivers another heist thriller with an all-star cast, including Christian Bale, Billy Crudup, Marion Cotillard, and Channing Tatum. And since the movie was filmed in Wisconsin — Madison included — what more do we need to say? (July 1)

“Bruno”

Three years after Sacha Baron Cohen offended, nauseated and absolutely appalled audiences with “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan,” Cohen returns as the gay Austrian fashion reporter Bruno … and we are ready and waiting for his next batch of humor. Bring it on, Bruno. Bring it. (July 10)

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”

One word: Finalllyyyyy. (July 15)

“Funny People”

After his first two comedic hits, “The 40 Year Old Virgin” and “Knocked Up,” director Judd Apatow returns with an all-star cast of comedians in this summer’s loveable “Funny People.” Apatow has yet to disappoint us with his heartfelt, and sometimes vulgar, comedies — but this one looks like it takes a more mature stance while still keeping the warmth and humor as his previous films. What did we do in a world without Apatow and his band of merry comedians? Why does it matter? They’re here, and here to stay. (July 31)

“Inglourious Basterds”

Because who DOESN’T want to see Quentin Tarantino in his interpretation of a German Nazi ass whooping? Yea … exactly. (August 21)

With so many promising actors and directors delivering this summer, check out the rest of summer 2009’s films that didn’t quite make the “must see” cut. Focus on finals, but give yourself something to look forward to because Hollywood is looking at the top of its game this summer. See for yourself:

May 15: “Angels & Demons” (Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor)

May 22: “Easy Virtue” (Jessica Biel), “Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian” (Ben Stiller, Amy Adams)

May 20: “Drag Me To Hell” (Alison Lohman, Justin Long)

June 5: “Away We Go” (John Krasinski), “The Hangover” (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms), “Land of the Lost” (Will Ferrell)

June 12: “The Taking of Pelham 123” (Denzel Washington, John Travolta)

June 24: “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox)

June 26: “My Sister’s Keeper” (Cameron Diaz)

July 1: “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” (Ray Romano)

July 17: “(500) Days of Summer” (Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt)

July 24: “Orphan” (Vera Farmiga)

August 7: “Julie & Julia” (Meryl Streep, Amy Adams)

August 14: “Taking Woodstock” (Emile Hirsch)