We’ve reached the quarter mark in this century. To mark the impressive slate of movies in 2025, here’s the 2025 movie preview showcasing the 25 films worth monitoring throughout the year.
Please note: Release dates are subject to change. The order of the list is based on release dates, not a ranking of the most anticipated.
2025 Movie Preview: 25 -21
Captain American: Brave New World
Anthony Mackie reprises his role as Sam Wilson, while Harrison Ford replaces William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross in this MCU film with Winter Soldier vibes.
Captain America: Brave New World releases Feb. 14.
The Amateur
Rami Malek takes on the lead role of a CIA cryptographer who blackmails his agency into training him so he can get revenge against the terrorists who killed his wife.
The Amateur releases April 11.
Sinners
In this vampire film, Ryan Coogler reteams with Michael B. Jordan. The film centers on twin brothers, played by Jordan, who return to their hometown only to encounter a great evil.
Sinners releases April 18.
The Accountant 2
Director Gavin O’Connor and Ben Affleck return in this sequel to the 2016 film that followed a man on the spectrum who launders money for criminal and terrorist organizations. The story for the sequel is under wraps.
The Accountant 2 releases April 25.
Thunderbolts*
This MCU team-up film features Florence Pugh‘s Yelena Belova leading a squad of villains on a dangerous mission. Thunderbolts* also features David Harbour, Sebastian Stan and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss.
The Accountant 2 releases May 2.
20 -16
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie star in this tale of two strangers and the unbelievable journey that connects them.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey releases May 9.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
After nearly 30 years, Ethan Hunt’s final mission will commence with Tom Cruise in the lead role.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning releases May 23.
Karate Kid: Legends
This continuation of the Karate Kid franchise centers around Jackie Chan‘s Han teaming with Ralph Macchio‘s Daniel LaRusso to help a new Karate Kid.
Karate Kid: Legends releases May 30.
How to Train Your Dragon
This live-action reboot of the best Dreamworks animated franchise looks quite promising.
How to Train Your Dragon releases June 13.
28 Years Later
Danny Boyle returns to the 28 Days franchise with an incredible cast that includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Cillian Murphy and Jody Comer.
28 Years Later releases June 20.
2025 Movie Preview: 15 – 11
F1
In his first film since Top Gun: Maverick, Director Joseph Kosinski takes the helm of this sports drama starring Brad Pitt as a retired F1 driver who is coaxed out of retirement.
F1 releases June 27.
Jurrasic World: Rebirth
This continuation of the Jurassic World franchise stars Fiyero himself, Jonathan Bailey, and Scarlett Johansson.
Jurassic World: Rebirth releases July 2.
Superman
The DCU attempts to take flight with James Gunn, overseeing this new Superman take.
Superman releases July 11.
The Fantastic Four
Marvel’s first family finally enters the MCU with Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach starring.
The Fantastic Four releases July 25.
The Battle of Backton Cross
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the lead role in this Paul Thomas Anderson film. No plot details have been revealed at this time.
The Fantastic Four releases Aug 8.
Films 10 – 6
The Bride
Jake Gyllenhaal and Christian Bale star in this new 1920s set incarnation of The Bride of Frankenstein with Maggie Gyllenhaal directing.
The Bride releases Sept. 26.
Michael
Antoine Fuqua helms this musical biopic that aims to capture the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Michael releases Oct. 3.
Tron: Ares
The sequel to Tron: Legacy from 2010 stars Jared Leto and 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.
Tron: Ares releases Oct. 10.
Black Phone 2
Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames reprise their roles in this sequel to the 2021 horror film with Soctt Derrickson returning to direct.
Tron: Ares releases Oct. 17.
Good Fortune
Aziz Ansari stars and directs this comedy film starring Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen, which centers around a struggling man who gets his life swapped with his wealthy friend by a mystical force.
Good Fortune releases Oct. 17.
2025 Movie Preview: 5 -1
The Running Man
This remake of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger-led film stars Glen Powell and features Edgar Wright helming his first film since Last Night in Soho.
The Running Man releases Nov. 7.
Wicked: For Good
The 1st Wicked film was my favorite film of 2024. With Elphaba and Glinda going down separate paths, how will Oz fair?
Wicked: For Good releases Nov. 21.
Zootopia 2
Here’s hoping the long-gestating sequel to the 2016 film will fare better than Moana 2. The first Zootopia film is one of the best animated films Disney Animation has released, so this franchise has plenty of potential.
Zootopia 2 releases Nov. 26.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
I’ve never loved the Avatar films. The visuals are amazing, but the story keeps me at arm’s length emotionally. Perhaps the 3rd time is the charm?
Avatar: Fire and Ash releases Dec. 19.
Marty Supreme
In what is becoming somewhat of a holiday tradition, Timothee Chalamet headlines a film in December. This sports drama film features Josh Safdie directing and also stars Gwyneth Paltrow.
Marty Supreme releases Dec. 25.
