Many of the biggest movies set to release next year will be remakes, reboots, sequels, and adaptations. However, as with any year, there’s a promising array of new projects, from independent films to major blockbusters. Here are some of the most anticipated movies of 2025:
1. **Back in Action (Jan. 17)** – This Netflix action comedy by director Seth Gordon reunites Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, who play former CIA agents returning to the spy game. Notably, Diaz came out of retirement for this role.
2. **I’m Still Here (Jan. 17)** – A political drama from Brazil, this film has been praised for Fernanda Torres’ portrayal of Eunice Paiva, an activist whose husband disappeared during the Brazilian military dictatorship.
3. **One of Them Days (Jan. 17)** – SZA debuts her acting career alongside Keke Palmer in this comedy about two friends racing to gather rent money. It’s written by Syreeta Singleton, making her feature debut.
4. **Wolf Man (Jan. 17)** – Leigh Whannell offers a reimagining of the 1941 film The Wolf Man, with Christopher Abbott as a man who becomes a werewolf. Julia Garner co-stars as his wife.
5. **Presence (Jan. 24)** – Stephen Soderbergh’s psychological thriller presents the story from a ghost’s perspective, haunting a suburban home.
6. **Love Hurts (Feb. 7)** – Ke Huy Quan stars in this action comedy about a realtor forced to face his past as a hitman when pursued by his crime-lord brother.
7. **Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Feb. 13)** – The fourth Bridget Jones film brings back key cast members and introduces new characters, including love interests played by Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
8. **Captain America: Brave New World (Feb. 14)** – Featuring Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, this film picks up from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series. Harrison Ford joins as Thaddeus Ross, now the U.S. President.
9. **Paddington in Peru (Feb. 14)** – The third installment of the Paddington series focuses on the bear’s return to Peru with the Brown family.
10. **The Monkey (Feb. 21)** – Osgood Perkins adapts Stephen King’s story about a cursed toy monkey, with brothers determined to destroy it.
11. **The Legend of Ochi (Feb. 28)** – This fantasy adventure follows a young girl named Yuri, who seeks to reunite a baby ochi with its pack. Willem Dafoe and Finn Wolfhard co-star.
12. **Sinners (March 7)** – Ryan Coogler’s horror film features Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers confronting supernatural threats upon returning home.
13. **Snow White (March 21)** – Marc Webb’s modern take on the classic tale stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, with controversy surrounding its production choices.
14. **Alto Knights (March 21)** – Barry Levinson directs Robert De Niro in dual roles as crime bosses in this biographical drama.
15. **The Amateur (April 11)** – Rami Malek stars as a CIA cryptographer seeking revenge for his wife’s murder in this thriller.
16. **Mickey 17 (April 18)** – Bong Joon-ho’s film, starring Robert Pattinson, explores themes of identity and survival, adapted from Edward Ashton’s novel.
17. **A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (May 9)** – Directed by Kogonada, this romantic fantasy stars Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell.
18. **Golden (May 9)** – Michel Gondry’s musical film, inspired by Pharrell Williams’ childhood, features an ensemble cast and original music.
19. **Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23)** – The latest in the series promises action-packed stunts with Tom Cruise returning as Ethan Hunt.
20. **Ballerina (June 6)** – A John Wick spin-off, this film focuses on a ballerina-assassin played by Ana de Armas, featuring familiar faces from the franchise.
21. **Elio (June 13)** – Pixar’s feature follows a young boy mistaken for an ambassador in a space adventure.
22. **28 Years Later (June 20)** – Danny Boyle returns to direct this installment in the zombie apocalypse series, with Cillian Murphy reprising his role.
