2024 brought us cinematic gold—from critically acclaimed masterpieces to massive blockbusters and multiversal collabs. Even with Hollywood strikes slowing things down, the year delivered. But if you thought that was big, 2025 is here to top it. With thrilling returns, daring new ventures, and genre-defying spectacles, the upcoming slate is already shaping up to blow us away. Buckle up; it’s going to be one wild ride:
Presence (January 17)
Steven Soderbergh dives into horror with a haunted-house story told from the ghost’s POV. Starring Lucy Liu and Julia Fox, it’s a spooky first for the versatile director.
Captain America: Brave New World (February 14)
Marvel’s back on the map with Harrison Ford and a throwback vibe to Winter Soldier. Red Hulk? Maybe. Intrigue? Definitely.
Sinners (March 7)
Ryan Coogler brings Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers with a mysterious, possibly vampiric, storyline.
Mickey 17 (April 18)
Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi comedy stars Robert Pattinson as a series of expendable clones. It’s weird, existential, and worth the wait.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23)
Tom Cruise takes on malevolent AI in the eighth Mission: Impossible. Expect stunts, spectacle, and Cruise doing the absolute most.
Elio (June 13)
Pixar returns with this heartwarming tale of a boy turned galactic ambassador. Think Coco meets E.T.
28 Years Later (June 20)
Cillian Murphy, Ralph Fiennes and Jodie Comer revisit zombieland in Danny Boyle’s long-awaited sequel.
F1 (June 27)
Brad Pitt revs up as an ex-driver returning to the track in this Lewis Hamilton-produced racing drama.
Jurassic World Rebirth (July 2)
Dinosaurs, drugs, and covert missions—Gareth Edwards injects fresh life into the franchise.
Superman (July 11)
James Gunn reinvents the Man of Steel with David Corenswet as Clark Kent and a star-studded supporting cast.
Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25)
Marvel introduces its First Family, with Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby leading the team, plus Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom.
The Naked Gun (August 1)
Liam Neeson steps into Leslie Nielsen’s shoes in this reboot of the beloved comedy franchise.
The Battle of Baktan Cross/One Battle After Another (August 8)
Paul Thomas Anderson teams up with Leonardo DiCaprio and Regina Hall for a mysterious, big-budget drama.
Michael (October 3)
Michael Jackson’s life gets the biopic treatment, with his nephew Jaafar Jackson playing the King of Pop.
Predator: Badlands (November 7)
Prey director Dan Trachtenberg flips the script, making the Predator the hero in this follow-up starring Elle Fanning.
Wicked: For Good (November 21)
The second instalment of the Wicked saga brings Elphaba and Glinda’s transformation to life.
The Running Man (November 21)
Edgar Wright’s take on Stephen King’s dystopian thriller features Glen Powell in a high-stakes game of survival.
Avatar: Fire & Ash (December 19)
James Cameron’s IMAX spectacle returns. Love it or loathe it, you’ll want to see it.
