The 55 Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 You Can Not Miss
As we look ahead to the cinematic landscape of 2025, an exhilarating buzz fills the air—an anticipation for fresh narratives, stunning performances, and daring directorial visions. While 2024 delivered a strong lineup of films, it didn’t quite capture the cultural zeitgeist in the same way that the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon did in 2023. However, the upcoming films of 2025 are set to carve their own path, promising experiences that will resonate with audiences and create memorable moments in theaters.
This year is poised to be a thrilling ride for action enthusiasts, with Tom Cruise returning in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, a film that promises to push the boundaries of adrenaline-fueled storytelling. Sci-fi aficionados can look forward to James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, which aims to expand the breathtaking universe established in previous installments. Superhero fans will be treated to a fresh take on the legendary Superman, while horror lovers can brace themselves for a chilling array of films featuring everything from vampires to ghosts, including a modern twist on the Bride of Frankenstein.
Animation enthusiasts won’t be left out either, as beloved classics like How to Train Your Dragon, Lilo & Stitch, and Snow White make their way to the big screen in live-action formats, breathing new life into cherished characters and stories.
For movie buffs, 2025 promises to be a treasure trove of cinematic delights. Whether you’re someone who eagerly checks review scores or simply enjoys the thrill of a night at the movies, this year is shaping up to be unforgettable. So grab your popcorn and get ready for an incredible journey through the most anticipated films of 2025—where every genre has something special in store for you!
Here is the List of Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 You Can Not Miss
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (Theaters – January 10, 2025)
Heist film that serves as the sequel to the 2018 film Den of Thieves. Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. reprise their roles from the first film, while Christian Gudegast returns to write and direct.
Inspired by the 2003 Antwerp diamond heist, the plot follows an LASD sheriff who follows a suspected thief to Europe in an attempt to team-up with him for a robbery. Lionsgate theatrically released the film in the United States on January 10, 2025. The film received mixed reviews.
Wolf Man (Theaters – January 17, 2025)
Directed by Leigh Whannell, this horror film reimagines the classic Universal monster tale. Starring Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott, it follows a man returning to his childhood home only to confront a terrifying predator stalking his family.
Back in Action (Netflix – January 17, 2025)
This action-comedy stars Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx and is directed by Seth Gordon. The film promises a mix of humor and high-stakes action, making it a must-watch for fans of both genres.
It also stars Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, Kyle Chandler, and Glenn Close. The story follows a former CIA spies Emily and Matt are pulled back into espionage after their secret identities are exposed.
The Shrouds (French: Les Linceuls) (Theaters – January 22, 2025)
Body horror film written and directed by David Cronenberg, and starring Diane Kruger, Vincent Cassel, Guy Pearce, and Sandrine Holt.
The film is about a Karsh, 50, is a prominent businessman. Inconsolable since the death of his wife, he invents GraveTech, revolutionary and controversial technology that enables the living to monitor their dear departed’s corpses as they decay in their shrouds. One night, multiple graves, including that of Karsh’s wife, are desecrated. Karsh sets out to track down the perpetrators.
Presence (Theaters – January 24, 2025)
It is a supernatural horror thriller film film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp. It stars Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, and Chris Sullivan.
The film is about a family who becomes convinced they are not alone after moving into their new home in the suburbs.
You’re Cordially Invited (Prime Video – January 30, 2025)
The film was announced in 2014 and was to be part of the Dark Universe, a shared cinematic universe centered on the Universal Monsters. Aaron Guzikowski and David Callaham were attached to pen the script. After the failure of The Mummy (2017), Universal shifted its focus to standalone films. The success of Whannell’s The Invisible Man (2020) rekindled Universal’s interest in the Monsters franchise.
A romantic comedy that explores themes of love and relationships, this film is set to charm viewers with its heartfelt storytelling. The film is written and directed by Nicholas Stoller for Amazon MGM Studios. It stars Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Geraldine Viswanathan and Meredith Hagner.
In the film a bride (Viswanathan) and her father (Ferrell) discover their dream wedding venue has been double booked for another bride (Hagner) and her wedding-planner sister (Witherspoon), with hilarious consequences.
Companion (Theaters – January 31, 2025)
A science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by Drew Hancock, and produced by Zach Cregger, Raphael Margules and J. D. Lifshitz. The film stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén and Rupert Friend.
The film is about a billionaire’s death sets off a chain of events for Iris and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate.
Love Hurts (Theaters – February 7, 2025)
Ke Huy Quan is portrayed as Marvin Gable, a successful realtor whose past as a violent hitman comes back to haunt him when his former partner reveals that his brother is hunting him.
It is an action comedy film directed by Jonathan Eusebio, in his directorial debut, and written by Matthew Murray, Josh Stoddard and Luke Passmore. It also stars Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Marshawn Lynch, Mustafa Shakir, Lio Tipton, Rhys Darby, André Eriksen, and Sean Astin.
Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (Theaters – February 13, 2025)
It is a documentary film, directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. It explores the life, career, and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone. Andre 3000, D’Angelo, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip, Nile Rogers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, George Clinton, Ruth Copeland and Clive Davis appear in the film.
Captain America: Brave New World (Theaters – February 14, 2025)
The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sees Anthony Mackie stepping into the role of Captain America. The film is based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Sam Wilson / Captain America. It is intended to be the fourth installment in the Captain America film series, a continuation of the television miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), and the 35th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The film is directed by Julius Onah from a screenplay by Rob Edwards and the writing teams of Malcolm Spellman & Dalan Musson and Onah & Peter Glanz. It also stars Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Giancarlo Esposito, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford.
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (Theatres, Peacock – February 14, 2025)
The sequel to Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016) and the fourth installment in the Bridget Jones film series, it is based on the third book in the Bridget Jones series, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding, which also served as a screenwriter along with Dan Mazer and Abi Morgan.
Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson reprise their roles as Bridget Jones, Daniel Cleaver, Mark Darcy and Doctor Rawlings, respectively, from previous installments, with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker and Leila Farzad joining the cast.
The Gorge (Apple TV+ – February 14, 2025)
In December 2020, Zach Dean’s spec-script The Gorge was revealed to be on that year’s “Black List” of the most-liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. The story follows, two elite snipers are assigned a mysterious mission: to guard either side of a deep and impenetrable gorge, without knowing what actually lies beneath them.
The film is directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Sigourney Weaver.
The Monkey (Theaters – February 21, 2025)
After stumbling upon their father’s vintage toy monkey in the attic, twin brothers Hal and Bill witness a string of horrifying deaths unfolding around them. In an attempt to leave the haunting behind, the brothers discard the monkey and pursue separate paths over time. However, when the inexplicable deaths resurface, the brothers are compelled to reconcile and embark on a mission to permanently eliminate the cursed toy.
A comedy horror film based on the 1980 short story “The Monkey” by Stephen King. The film adaptation is written and directed by Osgood Perkins. It stars Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy.
The Legend Of Ochi (Theaters – February 28, 2025)
In a remote northern village, a young girl, Yuri, is raised to never go outside after dark and to fear the reclusive forest creatures known as the ochi. When a baby ochi is left behind by its pack, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to reunite it with its family.
Written and directed by Isaiah Saxon in his feature film debut. The film stars Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, and Willem Dafoe.
Mickey 17 (Theaters – March 7, 2025)
A science fiction black comedy film produced, written, and directed by Bong Joon-ho, based on the 2022 novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. The film stars Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.
Wanting to get out of Earth, Mickey Barnes signs up to be an “expendable”: a disposable employee where after one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of their memories intact. After one of his “multiples”, Mickey 17, unintentionally survives a human expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim, he goes head to head with a new multiple, Mickey 18.
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (Theaters – March 7, 2025)
The film is written & directed by Rungano Nyoni and developed by BBC Film and Element Pictures. Financing came from A24 alongside BBC Film and Fremantle. It stars Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, and Henry B.J. Phiri.
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
The Electric State (Theaters – March 14, 2025)
It is a science fiction adventure comedy-drama film, loosely based on the 2018 graphic novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag. Announced in 2017, with Andy Muschietti. The Russo brothers (Anthony Russo and Joe Russo) later signed on to direct the film in December 2020.
Set in an alternate 1994, a young girl is approached by a robot who claims to know her missing brother, and with it, she sets out to find him. Screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. It stars Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Giancarlo Esposito and Stanley Tucci.
Black Bag (Theaters – March 14, 2025)
It is a spy thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp. It stars Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Regé-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, Naomie Harris with Pierce Brosnan and Tom Burke.
The film will follow legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.
Opus (Theaters – March 14, 2025)
A young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago. Surrounded by the star’s cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.
Horror film written and directed by Mark Anthony Green and starring Ayo Edebiri, Amber Midthunder, Juliette Lewis, and John Malkovich. It is Green’s feature directorial debut.
Snow White (Theaters – March 21, 2025)
It is a live-action reimagining of Walt Disney Productions’ 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which itself is based on the 1812 fairy tale “Snow White” by the Brothers Grimm.
Directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson. It stars Rachel Zegler, Andrew Burnap, and Gal Gadot.
Death of a Unicorn (Theaters – March 28, 2025)
A man and his teenage daughter accidentally crash into a unicorn while en route to a crisis management summit with his boss, Dell Leopold, and Leopold’s family. The Leopolds seize the unicorn, and their scientists discover that the creature is endowed with supernaturally curative properties, which the Leopolds seek to exploit. However, as they delve deeper into their research, they discover the deadly consequences of their actions, as the unicorn’s mate arrives and begins to hunt down and slaughter those involved in the exploitation of the dead animal.
It is a supernatural comedy horror film written and directed by Alex Scharfman. It stars Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, and Will Poulter.
A Minecraft Movie (Theaters – April 4, 2025)
An adventure comedy film based on the 2011 video game Minecraft developed by Mojang Studios. Directed by Jared Hess and written by Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer. The film stars Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge.
Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like piglins and zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.
Sinners (Theaters – April 18, 2025)
A horror film written, directed, and produced by Ryan Coogler. The film stars Michael B. Jordan (in a dual role), Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, and Delroy Lindo.
The film follows, trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
The Accountant 2 (Theaters – April 25, 2025)
In June 2017, a sequel to The Accountant (2016) was announced to be in development, with Ben Affleck set to reprise his role and Bill Dubuque and Gavin O’Connor returning to write and direct, respectively. By February 2020, Affleck confirmed that developments were ongoing.
Jon Bernthal, J. K. Simmons, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson also reprise their roles from the previous film, with Daniella Pineda among the actors joining the cast.
Screamboat (Theaters – April 2025)
Co-written, produced and directed by Steven LaMorte. It is a horror reimagining of Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks’s 1928 animated short film, Steamboat Willie. The film follows a group of New Yorkers who are terrorized by a murderous version of Mickey Mouse; it stars Tyler Posey and Kailey Hyman, with David Howard Thornton portraying Mickey.
Thunderbolts* (Theaters – May 2, 2025)
Superhero film based on the Marvel Comics team Thunderbolts, intended to be the 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Jake Schreier and written by Eric Pearson, Lee Sung Jin, and Joanna Calo.
It stars an ensemble cast featuring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Edward Pierce, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In the film, a group of antiheroes goes on missions for the government.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (Theaters – May 9, 2025)
Romantic fantasy film directed by Kogonada from a screenplay by Seth Reiss, was featured on the annual The Blacklist.. It stars Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell.
In this tale, David heads to a wedding in his old car with a unique GPS. He meets Sarah, and together, they embark on a journey suggested by the GPS. Along the way, they confront their pasts and explore painted landscapes, leading to a deeper connection. As they contemplate their future, they face a crucial decision about their relationship.
Golden (Theaters – May 9, 2025)
Coming-of-age musical comedy-drama film set in 1977, the film draws inspiration from Virginia Beach’s Atlantis Apartments and the cast was seen in 1970s attire. On August 29, 2024, the original title of Atlantis was confirmed for the film. In November 2024, the film had been retitled to Golden.
Directed by Michel Gondry and co-produced by Pharrell Williams from a screenplay by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson. It stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry, Quinta Brunson, Janelle Monáe, Jaboukie Young-White, Tim Meadows, Anderson .Paak, Missy Elliott, and Andre 3000.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Theaters – May 23, 2025)
Tom Cruise returns for what is billed as the final chapter in this iconic action franchise. The direct sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), it is the eighth installment in the Mission: Impossible film series.
An action spy film directed by Christopher McQuarrie from a screenplay he co-wrote with Erik Jendresen. It also stars Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett, and Rolf Saxon reprise their roles from the previous films.
Lilo & Stitch (Theaters – May 23, 2025)
A live-action/CGI remake of Disney’s 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch. Science fiction comedy film directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright. It will star Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai, with Lilo & Stitch writer-director Chris Sanders reprising his voice role as Stitch. Sydney Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, and original cast members Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee will appear.
The film tells the story of “the bond formed between a lonely human girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch, who is engineered to be a force of destruction. Pursuing aliens, social workers and the idea of the bond of family figure into the proceedings.”
Karate Kid: Legends (Theaters – May 30, 2025)
Karate Kid: Legends is a martial arts drama film directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber. Featuring a storyline placed three years after the events of the final season of the series Cobra Kai, it is the sixth film in The Karate Kid franchise, following The Karate Kid (2010).
It stars Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, both reprising their roles from previous films, while introducing Ben Wang as the main lead for his film debut alongside Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (Theaters – June 6, 2025)
Ballerina is the fifth film in the John Wick franchise, serving as a spin-off set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, Eve Macarro, a ballerina-assassin, begins to train in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma and sets out to exact revenge for her father’s death.
Directed by Len Wiseman and written by Shay Hatten. It stars Ana de Armas in the lead role, alongside Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Norman Reedus in supporting roles. Anjelica Huston, Lance Reddick (in his final screen appearance), Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves reprise their roles from the previous films.
Elio (Theaters – June 13, 2025)
Produced by Pixar Animation Studios an animated science fiction adventure film directed by Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian with initial direction by Adrian Molina. The film stars the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Jameela Jamil, Brad Garrett, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, and Shirley Henderson.
It follows an eleven-year-old boy named Elio Solis (Kibreab) who accidentally becomes the intergalactic Ambassador of planet Earth after being beamed up to the Communiverse by aliens for making contact. He must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms and navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions.
How to Train Your Dragon (Theaters – June 13, 2025)
It is a live-action remake of DreamWorks Animation’s 2010 animated film of the same name, which itself was loosely based on the 2003 novel by Cressida Cowell. It is the first live-action production from DreamWorks Animation, as well as the first DreamWorks Animation production to be a remake.
Written, co-produced, and directed by Dean DeBlois. The film stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, and Murray McArthur, with Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast from the animated films.
28 Years Later (Theaters – June 20, 2025)
28 Years Later is a post-apocalyptic horror film, the third film in the 28 Days Later series, following 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007). It stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes.
Produced and directed by Danny Boyle, and written by Alex Garland. The film marks the returns of Boyle, Garland, and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle to the series, all of whom worked on the original 28 Days Later film. The film was notably shot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max with the aid of numerous specialised attachments.
The film follows almost three decades since the Rage Virus escaped a medical research laboratory, and in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, they discover secrets, wonders, and horrors of the outside world.
F1 (Theaters – June 27, 2025)
One of the most anticipated movies of 2025, F1 is a sports action drama film directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Ehren Kruger featuring the Formula One World Championship, created in collaboration with the FIA, its governing body. The film stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Javier Bardem and Sarah Niles.
The film is about a Sonny Hayes, a Formula One driver who raced in the 1990s, has a horrible crash, forcing him to retire from Formula One and start racing in other disciplines. A Formula One team owner and friend contacts Hayes and asks him to come out of retirement to mentor rookie prodigy Joshua Pearce for the Apex Grand Prix team (APXGP).
M3GAN 2.0 (Theaters – June 27, 2025)
It is a sequel to M3GAN (2022), the project was announced on January 18, 2023, by director Gerard Johnstone, less than two weeks after the original’s very successful, both critically and commercially, release in cinemas.
It stars Allison Williams and Violet McGraw return to star, alongside Ivanna Sakhno, Timm Sharp, Aristotle Athari.
Jurassic World Rebirth (Theaters – July 2, 2025)
A standalone sequel to Jurassic World Dominion (2022), it is the fourth installment in the Jurassic World series and the seventh installment overall in the Jurassic Park film series.
The film is directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp. It will star a new ensemble cast led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey with Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, and Ed Skrein.
Superman (Theaters – July 11, 2025)
A fresh take on the iconic superhero story that aims to redefine Superman for a new generation of audiences. The film explores Clark Kent / Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his adoptive human family in Smallville, Kansas.
The film is based on the eponymous character from DC Comics, it will be the first film in the DC Universe (DCU) and a reboot of the Superman film series. The film is written and directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Neva Howell.
The Smurfs Movie (Theaters – July 18, 2025)
It is an animated musical fantasy film based on The Smurfs comic book series created by the Belgian comics artist Peyo. A reboot of The Smurfs film series, it is directed by Chris Miller and co-directed by Matt Landon, from a screenplay written by Pam Brady.
The film stars Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette, alongside an ensemble cast including Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, JP Karliak, Dan Levy, Amy Sedaris, Nick Kroll, James Corden, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Sandra Oh, Alex Winter, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Kurt Russell, and John Goodman.
Fantastic Four: The First Steps (Theaters – July 25, 2025)
Superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Fantastic Four, it is intended to be the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the second reboot of the Fantastic Four film series. In the film, the Fantastic Four must protect their 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world from being devoured by the cosmic being Galactus.
The film is directed by Matt Shakman from a screenplay by the writing team of Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, Josh Friedman, Cameron Squires, Eric Pearson, and Peter Cameron. It features an ensemble cast including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the titular team, alongside Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles.
The Bad Guys 2 (Theaters – August 1, 2025)
The sequel to The Bad Guys (2022) and the second film in the Bad Guys franchise, an animated heist comedy film loosely based on the children’s book series of the same name by Aaron Blabey.
Directed by Pierre Perifel and co-directed by JP Sans. The film stars Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina, Zazie Beetz, Richard Ayoade, Lilly Singh, and Alex Borstein, reprising their roles from the first film, with Danielle Brooks, Maria Bakalova, and Natasha Lyonne joining the cast.
The film follows five years after the events of the first film, the Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do “one last job” by an all-female squad of criminals called the Bad Girls who are fans of their earlier exploits.
Freakier Friday (Theaters – August 8, 2025)
Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, it is a sequel to Freaky Friday (2003), itself based on Mary Rodgers’s 1972 novel, and the seventh overall film in the franchise.
Directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss. Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lucille Soong and Rosalind Chao reprise their respective roles from the original film, with Julia Butters and Manny Jacinto joining the cast.
Nobody 2 (Theaters – August 15, 2025)
It serves as the sequel to the 2021 film Nobody. In March 2021, Connie Nielsen expressed interest in reprising her role as Becca Mansell in a sequel. In December 2022, Kelly McCormick announced that a sequel was officially happening, with principal photography scheduled for 2023.
Directed by Timo Tjahjanto and written by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Bob Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem. Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Michael Ironside, Colin Salmon, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath, and Christopher Lloyd all reprise their roles from the first film while Sharon Stone, Colin Hanks, John Ortiz, Mckenna Grace and Chris Pine all play new characters.
The Conjuring: Last Rites (Theaters – September 5, 2025)
Supernatural horror film is the sequel to The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), and the ninth and final installment of the main series in The Conjuring Universe timeline.
The film is directed by Michael Chaves. It stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, who reprise their roles as paranormal investigators and authors Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Tron: Ares (Theaters – October 10, 2025)
A standalone sequel to Tron: Legacy (2010) and the third installment in the Tron franchise, it is directed by Joachim Rønning from a screenplay by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne. The film stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, Gillian Anderson and Sarah Desjardins, with Jeff Bridges reprising his role from the previous installments.
Tron: Ares follows a highly sophisticated program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.
The Black Phone 2 (Theaters – October 17, 2025)
It is a sequel to The Black Phone (2021), which in turn is an adaptation of the 2004 short story of the same name by Joe Hill. Directed by Scott Derrickson, and written by Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, who are both producing with Jason Blum.
The film stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and Ethan Hawke reprising their roles.
Predator: Badlands (Theaters – November 7, 2025)
Science fiction action film in the Predator franchise. It is the seventh film in the mainline series and ninth in the overall franchise. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, co-written by Trachtenberg and Patrick Aison, and stars Elle Fanning.
In the future, a Predator traverses on an alien wasteland, while two sisters discover their horrifying past.
Wicked: For Good (Wicked: Part Two) (Theaters – November 21, 2025)
The highly anticipated sequel to Wicked (2024), it is the second installment of a two-part film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which is loosely based on the 1995 novel, in turn based on the Oz books and the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, with Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum rounding out the principal cast.
Set in the Land of Oz, before and after Dorothy Gale’s arrival from Kansas, the plot will cover the events of the musical’s second act, following Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship being put to the test as they embrace their new respective identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, and how the consequences of their actions will change all of Oz forever.
Zootopia 2 (Theaters – November 26, 2025)
An animated buddy cop comedy the second feature film in the Zootopia franchise, it is being directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, written by Bush, and produced by Yvett Merino. It stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprising their roles as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from the first film, joined by Ke Huy Quan and Fortune Feimster.
In the film detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde must go undercover in Marsh Market to crack the case when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile.
Avatar: Fire And Ash (Theaters – December 19, 2025)
James Cameron returns with another installment. It is the sequel to Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and the third installment in the Avatar film series.
Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, and Giovanni Ribisi reprise their roles from previous films, while David Thewlis and Oona Chaplin portray new characters.
Marty Supreme (Theaters – December 25, 2025)
Marty Supreme is expected to be a holiday favorite, blending humor with heartfelt moments as it follows its titular character through various adventures.
The film is produced and directed by Josh Safdie, who co-wrote it with Ronald Bronstein. The film stars and is co-produced by Timothée Chalamet. It also stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, the Creator, Odessa A’zion, Penn Jillette, Kevin O’Leary, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher.
The Housemaid (Theaters – December 25, 2025)
The Housemaid is a thriller film directed by Paul Feig, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried with Michele Morrone. It is an adaptation by Rebecca Sonnenshine of the novel by Freida McFadden.
Follows a struggling woman who is happy to start over as a housemaid for an affluent, elite couple.
Happy Gilmore 2 (Netflix – 2025 Expected)
It is a sequel to Happy Gilmore (1996), directed by Kyle Newacheck, and written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler. Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Dennis Dugan, Allen Covert, and Ben Stiller reprise their roles from the original film.
In September 2022, Adam Sandler stated that he hoped to eventually make a sequel to Happy Gilmore, saying he had been creating ideas for what a follow-up film would be, while stating the character would be involved in a senior golf tour.[9] In March 2024, Christopher McDonald revealed that a sequel was in development, and that Sandler had shown him a draft of the script to read.
