The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2025
With a packed lineup of blockbuster films, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for moviegoers. From superhero sequels to animated adventures, here are the most anticipated movies hitting theaters next year.
The Electric State
An orphaned teenager, played by Millie Bobby Brown, travels across the American West with a mysterious robot and a drifter while searching for her missing brother in this futuristic, visually stunning adventure based on the graphic novel of the same name.
AGBO, The Electric State (2025)
The Legend Of Ochi
In a secluded village, a young girl sets out on a journey to reunite a baby "ochi" creature with its family. This heartwarming fantasy film, starring Helena Zengel, presents a magical adventure filled with emotion.
AGBO, The Legend of Ochi (2025)
Superman
Starring David Corenswet, this new take on the Man of Steel follows Superman as he reconciles his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing, embodying truth and justice in a world that sees these traits as old-fashioned.
Wolf Man
In this gripping horror-thriller, Christopher Abbott stars as a man who must protect his family from a werewolf. As the night progresses, he begins to undergo mysterious and terrifying changes. A remake of the 1941 classic The Wolf Man starring Lon Chaney Jr and Bela Lugosi, this one is sure to please horror fans.
Blumhouse Productions, Wolf Man (2025)
Karate Kid: Legends
Starring Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who reprise their roles in earlier films, the iconic Karate Kid franchise continues with a new generation of martial artists learning from the legendary teachings of Mr Miyagi,
Columbia, Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
Jurassic World: Rebirth
Taking place five years after Jurassic World Dominion, this sequel featuring Scarlett Johansson and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo follows an expedition into isolated regions to extract dinosaur DNA for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough.
Amblin Entertainment, Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
Halloween Aftermath
In a chilling new chapter of the Halloween franchise, a survivor from the 2018 Halloween night grapples with moving on after the mysterious disappearance of Michael Myers, unaware that mystery is still lurking nearby.
Grimnox Productions, Halloween Aftermath (2025)
28 Years Later
28 Years Later is the highly-anticipated third installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, starring franchise senior Cillian Murphy. While details are still under wraps, fans can expect more post-apocalyptic horror and adrenaline-fueled action from veteran director Danny Boyle, who also returns to the franchise.
Columbia, 28 Years Later (2025)
The Monkey
In this captivating new film starring Theo James, two brothers stumble upon a mysterious toy monkey. As they delve deeper into its mystery, they begin to experience a series of gruesome events that lead them on a chilling and terrifying journey.
Director Oz Perkins, son of Psycho actor Anthony Perkins, has been getting good buzz off films like Longlegs, and fans can't wait to see what he pulls out now.
Atomic Monster, The Monkey (2025)
Thunderbolts
A team of supervillains is enlisted by the government to undertake missions in this thrilling Marvel film featuring Wyatt Russell and Florence Pugh. This one is likely to be a blockbuster if we ever saw one.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
The Warrens face their final and most terrifying case yet as they confront mysterious entities in this spine-chilling conclusion to The Conjuring franchise. Again, Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson will return to the screen as the franchise’s captivating leads. We kind of hope it's not the last one.
New Line Cinema, The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Marvel’s first family returns to the big screen in this highly anticipated reboot, exploring the origins of the Fantastic Four as they begin their journey as superheroes. This project will also feature some exciting new actors in the time-worn roles, including Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby. Could this be the film that finally succeeds in telling the Fantastic Four's story?
Marvel, The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
Captain America: Brave New World
There’s a new Captain America in town. Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, officially steps into his role as Captain America after Chris Evans. In the film Cap is facing an international crisis that tests his leadership and ideals.
Marvel, Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Frankenstein
This fresh take on Mary Shelley's classic horror story follows Dr Victor Frankenstein's experiments, bringing terrifying new life to the legendary story via visionary director Guillermo del Toro. Del Toro has admitted he has always wanted to make his own version of the story, but has previously "chickened out."
Fans were excited to learn about some of the excellent casting decisions, which include current heartthrob Jacob Elordi as the Monster, as well as Oscar Isaac as Dr Victor Frankenstein.
Ballerina
Featuring Ana de Armas, this film is set in the John Wick universe and follows a young female assassin as she seeks revenge against those responsible for her family's passing.
Michael
This biopic, featuring Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, delves into the life and career of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. It explores his ascent to global fame and the challenges he confronted throughout his journey. This is fitting, because Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson, and Michael Jackson was his uncle.
A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie hopes to do what Lego and Mario did before and make another hit about a video game. The film follows four "misfits" as they try to understand the "Overworld" of Minecraft and get back to their home world. The film stars Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, and Jack Black, among others.
Warner Bros., A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Untitled Paul Thomas Anderson Film
This one is very anticipated, and very mysterious for now. Although plot details remain undisclosed, this eagerly awaited film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and featuring Leonardo DiCaprio is expected to provide thought-provoking drama and unforgettable performances.
Thore Siebrands, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Snow White
Disney's live-action adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs stars Rachel Zegler and brings the classic tale to life with updated visuals and new songs for a modern audience.
Walt Disney, Snow White (2025)
The Gorge
Set in a chaotic world, two reckless youths played by Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy are charged with guarding either side of a mysterious gorge. With horror royalty Sigourney Weaver also involved, this one's not to be missed.
Crooked Highway, The Gorge (2025)
Freakier Friday
It's a sequel no one thought we would get, but everyone is delighted we're about to have. The successor to Freaky Friday with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis finds Tess and Anna dealing with another identity swap years later as they navigate the challenges of their newly blended family.
Mickey 17
In this sci-fi thriller, Mickey, portrayed by Robert Pattinson, embarks on a dangerous mission to help colonize an ice planet, confronting challenges that push him to his limits.
Warner Bros., Mickey 17 (2025)
Wake Up Dead Man
Any instalment in Rian Johnson's Knives Out franchise is always a hit. A highly-anticipated sequel to Glass Onion is currently in development, featuring Daniel Craig reprising his role as Detective Benoit Blanc. Fans are excited, but plot details have been kept under wraps, leaving much to the imagination.
Netflix, Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare
Featuring Jenny Miller and Martin Portlock, this dark reimagining of the Peter Pan story follows Wendy as she embarks on an adventurous journey to rescue her brother from an evil version of Peter Pan. Honestly, though, Peter Pan has always seemed a little sketchy to us.
ITN, Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare (2025)
Mortal Kombat 2
The brutal martial arts action returns in this sequel to Mortal Kombat, with more battles between fan-favorite characters from the iconic video game franchise, starring Karl Urban.
New Line Cinema, Mortal Kombat 2 (2025)
Lilo & Stitch
Disney’s live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch brings to life the heartwarming story of family, friendship, and adventure with stunning visuals, showcasing the talents of Maia Kealoha as Lilo and Chris Sanders as Stitch.
Walt Disney, Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Mission: Impossible–The Final Reckoning
Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in this eighth instalment of the Mission: Impossible franchise, delivering more intense stunts and high-octane action. Considering the massive success and excitement of the later films in Mission: Impossible, we can't see this one not drawing audiences to the theater.
Paramount, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025)
Until Dawn
A group of friends spends the weekend in a ski lodge, only to find themselves haunted by mysterious forces in this chilling thriller starring Hayden Panettiere.
Five Nights At Freddy’s 2
Five Nights at Freddy’s was a hit both in the gaming world and in the film world when the first adaptation came out. The enticing animatronics return to haunt new victims, with once again Josh Hutcherson leading.
Universal, Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Tron: Ares
This next chapter in the Tron saga follows Ares, played by Jared Leto, as he ventures into a highly sophisticated program sent from the digital world into the real world. It's been 15 years since the last instalment of Tron came out, but that's nothing compared to the nearly 30-year wait between the first Tron and the second.
Walt Disney, Tron: Ares (2025)
How To Train Your Dragon
This live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series follows a young Viking who befriends a dragon, transforming his village's perception of these once-feared creatures. The film features a talented cast, including Mason Thames in the lead role.
DreamWorks, How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
In The Grey
Starring Liam Neeson, two extraction specialists undertake a dangerous mission to create an escape route for a senior negotiator in this gripping action thriller. Then again, "gripping action thriller" is what Liam Neeson does best.
Blade
The vampire hunter Blade makes his much-anticipated return in this action-packed film that brings supernatural threats to the forefront of the MCU. It features Mahershala Ali as Blade as well as the talented Mia Goth.
The Running Man
1987's The Running Man featured Arnold Schwarzenegger in a dystopian future, where a man is forced to participate in an intense game show, with survival as the only goal. In 2025, inimitable director Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs The World) takes on the story with 2024's It-Boy Glen Powell in the lead.
I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel
This gripping horror-thriller is a follow-up to the classic slasher flick I Know What You Did Last Summer, though as yet it's not officially titled. Old favorites like Freddie Prinze Jr and Jennifer Love Hewitt are back in the film, while new faces are sure to add a spark.
Columbia, I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)
Sinners
In this gripping tale, twin brothers, both portrayed by Michael B Jordan, return to their hometown to find solace from their troubled past, only to uncover an even greater evil that awaits them. Director Ryan Coogler, who also directed Jordan in Fruitvale Station, Black Panther and the new Creed films, is sure to have an incisive vision for this horror movie.
Dog Man
Dog Man is based on a popular book series and follows the adventures of a half-man, half-dog hero, portrayed in the film by Pete Davidson, who fights to protect his city from villains.
F1
In this exhilarating drama starring Brad Pitt, a legendary retired Formula One driver returns to the racetrack to mentor a talented young up-and-comer. As they face intense competition and personal challenges, their journey explores the highs and lows of ambition and redemption.
Jerry Bruckheimer Films, F1 (2025)
Screamboat
In this thriller starring David Thornton, a seemingly innocent late-night boat ride turns into a deadly fight for survival. A monstrous mouse—directly drawn from Mickey Mouse's Steamboat Willie, which just entered public domain—now terrorizes a group of unsuspecting tourists.
Fuzz on the Lens, Screamboat (2025)
Avatar: Fire And Ash
In the third instalment of James Cameron's epic Avatar films, Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana return to the beloved roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. The story on Pandora continues as new conflicts arise and the Na’vi fight to protect their home.
Twentieth Century, Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
The Naked Gun
The Naked Gun is getting a reboot in 2025. Surprisingly, actor Liam Neeson will be taking on the role of Frank Drebin Jr, replacing Leslie Nielsen in the lead role of the beloved Frank Drebin. Bound to be filled with more absurd antics and hilarious mishaps, this will be the fifth film in the franchise.
Paramount, The Naked Gun (2025)
Companion
Featuring Sophie Thatcher, this sci-fi thriller delves into a dystopian future where a mysterious companion guides humans through an increasingly frightening world.
New Line Cinema, Companion (2025)
Back In Action
When their hidden lives are suddenly revealed, former CIA agents Emily and Matt, played by Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx, find themselves thrust back into the thrilling and dangerous realm of espionage. Cameron Diaz is back into acting from a long hiatus, which is sure to get eyeballs watching.
Exhibit A, Back in Action (2025)
Bambi: The Reckoning
In this horror twist on the classic tale, Bambi seeks revenge for his mother's passing, embarking on an adventurous rampage through the wilderness. The chilling journey explores themes of loss and vengeance as Bambi confronts the dark forces that took his mother away.
ITN Studios, Bambi: The Reckoning (2025)
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
Renée Zellweger returns as Bridget Jones in the fourth movie of the popular British romantic comedy series. Fans can expect to see Bridget face new challenges in her life and love, bringing back her unique humor and charm. This time, there will be a younger man involved, in the form of White Lotus alum Leo Woodall.
Universal, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)
A Year Of Cinematic Thrills And Adventures
As you can see, 2025 is brimming with variety and offers a mix of heart-pounding action, heartfelt dramas, and imaginative fantasies. Whether you're a fan of superhero blockbusters, nostalgic remakes, or original stories, there's something for everyone in this upcoming year of cinematic releases.
