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2025 is here! Which means, it’s time for yet another 365 days of exciting movies and watching your favorite actors pop up on the silver screen. And undoubtedly, this year is even more stacked than usual, thanks to studios delaying and rescheduling a few of the titles to 2025.
Therefore, browsing through a bunch of long-awaited sequels to iconic originals, we at FandomWire have come up with the 25 most anticipated movies of 2025. Whether you prefer superhero films or animation, our skilfully crafted list has a fair share of everything. So, buckle up for a thrilling ride.
1. 28 Years Later
Director: Danny Boyle
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Erin Kellyman
Release date:20th June 2025
Revisiting Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s28 Days Laterfranchise, the new installment is set to be the beginning of a planned trilogy. I mean, while there’s still a lot of mystery going on about howthe film seriesis continuing, the brief glimpses provided in 28Years Laterseemed pretty promising.
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But while these little tensions are building anticipation among fans, I cannot stress enough howCillian Murphysingle-handedly steered the whole hype surrounding the film. Expected to appear in a grotesque and disfigured shape, the actor is all over news headlines and meme pages, busy attracting people’s attention towards the upcoming installment.
2. The Black Phone 2
Director: Scott Derrickson
Cast: Mason Thames, Miguel Mora, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies.
Release date:17th October 2025
After Scott Derrickson and longtime collaborator C. Robert Cargill turnedThe Black Phoneinto one of the best horror movies of 2021, I couldn’t skip out on their upcoming installmentThe Black Phone 2, that’s quite likely to terrify audiences once again.
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Do you know what is garnering attention about the sequel? Well, the idea ofEthan Hawkereprising his role as The Grabber, alongside Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw’s return seemed quite anticipatory. Also, I can’t wait to see how Derrickson would steer the storyline of the horror flick, around the idea conceived by the original short’s writer, Joe Hill.
3. Deliver Me From Nowhere
Director: Scott Cooper
Cast: Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young, Jeremy Strong, Stephen Graham
Release date:2025
Scott Cooper’s upcoming biographical musical drama film,Deliver Me From Nowhere, about the American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bruce Springsteen, is yet another film that got me hyped for the fresh batch of theatrical releases in 2025.
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Given how biographical films are quite difficult to make, there are great expectations from this one to get Bruce Springsteen’s life and music right. Moreover, who can forget aboutJeremy Allen White’s appearance as the titular character? After the actor delivered an impeccable performance inThe Bearand built off his success withShameless, it’s time to see how he tackles the challenge of appearing in a biographical film.
4. Die, My Love
Director: Lynne Ramsay
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, LaKeith Stanfield
Release date: 2025
Adapted from the 2017 novel by Ariana Harwicz about a new mother who develops postpartum depression and enters psychosis, Lynne Ramsay’s upcoming dark comedyDie, My Loveowns the challenge of addressing issues that are often overlooked by society.
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But while the plot is interesting enough to attract people’s attention, there’s alsoJennifer LawrenceandRobert Pattinson, whose screentime together has become a potential entertainment factor. Given how the two megastars have fan-favorite icons for years and have developed enough experience with book-to-movie franchises, it will be rather exciting to see them unite inDie, My Love.
5. Marty Supreme
Director: Josh Safdie
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin O’Leary, Abel Ferrara
Release date:June 02, 2025
Loosely based on Marty Reisman’s life, set in the world of 1950s ping-pong culture, Josh Safdie’s upcoming sports drama couldn’t skip my attention, especially sinceTimothée Chalametis set to appear in the titular role.
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Fresh from the double hitsDune: Part TwoandA Complete Unknownin 2024, Chalamet’s appearance in yet another biographical film has become a big deal for fans, especially since he could win an Oscar for the latter. But for me, it’s all about the actor’s much-publicized mustache for this ping-pong-focused film that became an anticipatory factor.
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Cast: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem
Release date:August 05, 2025
Guys,Brad Pittis doing anF1 racing movie. I think this is intriguing enough to market the film without further details. But guess what’s even more exciting? The film is being helmed by Tom Cruise’sTop Gun: Maverickdirector Joseph Kosinski.
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After turning the piloting sequences in Tom Cruise’s sequel spectacular, especially on the big screen, I think we can expect him to do the same withF1‘s racing scenes. Anticipation remains solid surrounding the exhilarating in-theater experience of watching Pitt as an F1 racer.
7. Superman
Director: James Gunn
Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Milly Alcock
Release date:July 11, 2025
Now, this upcoming DC film doesn’t require any explanation as to why it’s on the list of 2025’s most highly anticipated movies—the trailer spoke for itself. After James Gunn gave the taste of his new DC universe withCreature Commandos, we can undoubtedly expect great things from his scheduledSupermanmovie.
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Overall, with the storyline revolving around Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor, as Gunn promised an emotional, action-packed superhero film about humanity and hope, I cannot stress more how similar this movie could be to that of Christopher Reeve’s Superman. With that being said, there’s heightened excitement surrounding howDavid Corenswetmight pull off the character after Henry Cavill’s gritty performance.
8. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Cast: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell
Release date:July 09, 2025
Being one of the greatest action franchises of all time, asTom Cruise‘sMission: Impossiblefilms have garnered positive reviews, it goes without saying that people are so excited for the next installment in the series. Meanwhile, although the upcoming film was initially billed to be the end of Ethan Hunt, Cruise and McQuarrie later promised otherwise.
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So now, there’s even more anticipation surrounding the movie as to what might befall the franchise and the titular character afterthis installment. Overall, the film has built curiosity surrounding the “final” in the title, which now seems to hint at the end of the plot surrounding “the Entity,” introduced inDead Reckoning. Well, whatever might be awaiting fans in the theaters, I think it’s a classic case of marketing done right.
9. Sinners
Director: Ryan Coogler
Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Hailee Steinfeld
Release date: July 08, 2025
After spending significant years of his career on MCU’sBlack Pantherfilms alongsideMichael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler is returning withhis original horror film,Sinnersin 2025. Starring Jordan in twin roles of brothers who return to their childhood hometown to find a mysterious evil awaiting them, Coogler’s movie has already caught people’s attention.
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But overall I believe the sheer fact that Michael B. Jordan andRyan Cooglerhave teamed up has become the selling point of the movie. Further, considering how the duo have repeatedly delivered memorable action flicks, their collaboration in the horror film that’s a potential franchise starter, is only making anticipation grow forSinners.
10. Mickey 17
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo
My personal most anticipated film of 2025 has got to be Bong Joon-ho’sMickey 17.Starring Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson in not just a singular role, but in multiple versions of himself, the movie from the maker of the Best Picture-winningParasiteis poised to be thenext great sci-fi epic.
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Meanwhile, anticipation is mounting sinceMickey 17appears a lot like the combination ofOkja‘s tone andSnowpiercer‘s icy sci-fi setting. Perhaps with the best of both, alongside Joon-ho’s vision, and an impressive collection of cast, the upcoming movie is set to be one of a kind.
11. Frankenstein
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Cast: Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac, Christopher Waltz
Following the popularity of Guillermo del Toro’sPinocchioand the Oscar-winningThe Shape of Water,the filmmaker has become one of the great directors of modern times, raising the bar for his films. And now 2025 seems to be his chance to take on some of the most iconic characters in history: Frankenstein and his monster.
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Previously delivering fans with his Netflix horror seriesCabinet of Curiosities, he’s now set to bag a theatrical release for his filmFrankenstein, from the streamer. Meanwhile, if you ask what’s so interesting about the project, well, the idea of watching the teen heartthrobJacob Elorditurn into Frankenstein’s monster is fascinating enough to fill the theaters’ seats.
Often appearing in rom-coms and teen dramas,Frankensteincould turn into a big break for Elordi, exploring his potential alongside the likes of seasoned actors Oscar Isaac and Christopher Waltz.
12. Zootopia 2
Director: Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Idris Elba, Shakira
Release date:June 10, 2025
AfterZootopiabecame a bigger hit than expected, Disney planned to extend it with a sequel, bringing back the same great characters and voice actors from the first film. But this time there will also be new ones, likeKe Huy Quanas a snake.
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Can you believe the legendary actor famously known for his Oscar-winning role inEverything Everywhere All at Once(2022) is set to play a snake? Yes, that became the big anticipatory thing for me to look forward to inZootopia 2.Meanwhile, there’s also a surge in curiosity over howEncanto‘s directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard might tackle the upcoming movie.
13. The Running Man
Director: Edgar Wright
Cast: Glen Powell, Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace
Release date:July 23, 2025
Decades after Arnold Schwarzenegger had taken on the lead role of Ben Richards in the adaptation of Stephen King’sThe Running Man,Glen Powellteamed up with Edgar Wright to offer his fresh take. Now that’s what we call exciting.
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The collaboration between Powell and Wright over King’s source material makes the film already exciting for fans. But what I’m more curious about is to see how Powell might tackle the role that was previously portrayed by veteran legend Schwarzenegger. Will theTwistersstar be able to secure his spot as a modern movie star, or will Schwarzenegger’s shoes turn out to be ginormous for him to fill in?
14. Warfare
Director: Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland
Cast: Charles Melton, Joseph Quinn, Will Poulter, Noah Centineo
After Alex Garland previously delivered his 2024 hit sci-fi war movieCivil War,it’s delightful to see that he’s coming up with another war-related film so quickly. Now, while Garland’s movies are always known for keeping us on the edge of our seats, this time there’s more to it.
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Considering how Garland co-wroteWarfarewith Ray Mendoza, who filled the film with his real-life experiences from fighting in Iraq, there’s no doubt that the film will be politically and technically accurate. Overall, with a real-time story and soldier-focused narrative, it’s Will Poulter,Joseph Quinn, and Noah Centineo’s collaboration that got me excited.
15. The Amateur
Director: James Hawes
Cast: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal, Laurence Fishburne
Release date:August 23, 2025
Coming up with America’s fan-favorite genre of “someone kidnapped my wife” action film, director James Hawes surprisingly offered the titular role to Oscar winnerRami Malek, rather than the usual Hollywood staple Sylvester Stallone or Liam Neeson, who are known for such masculine roles.
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Now this could easily turn into something horrendous since Malek isn’t known for appearing in action flicks. So if this doesn’t cause you to bite your nails, maybe the star cast will. Surprisingly Jon Bernthal, who’s known for tackling sci-fi action roles in Marvel’sPunisherandDaredevilhas been sidelined to offer Malek with the action hero role. Well, with such jumbling casting, only time will tell what might become of this film.
16. Thunderbolts*
Director: Jake Schreier
Cast: Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Release date:July 11, 2025
After a fairly light 2024 for the MCU, with onlyDeadpool & Wolverinehitting the big screen, they are back with three blockbuster films in 2025 includingCaptain America: Brave New WorldandThe Fantastic Four: First Steps. But for me, it’s the “bad guys teaming up” filmThunderbolts*that grabbed my attention.
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Considering how it’salmost like DC’sSuicide Squad,which had unfortunately garnered mixed reception—it got me all worked up to see how Marvel’sThunderbolts*might turn out. Additionally, given that the upcoming movie is filled with anti-heroes, it became another curious thing to see whether they manage to gain the same sympathy from fans that heroes often get.
17. Ballerina
Director: Len Wiseman
Cast: Ana De Armas, Keanu Reeves, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Gabriel Byrne
Release date:July 23, 2025
Being the firstJohn Wickspinoff movie,Ana De Armas’Ballerinahas already become one of the most anticipated movies of this year. Although it was expected to be released in 2024, the delays and reshoots not only postponed the release date but also got fans excited to see the improvements made to the film.
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While the firstBallerinatrailer was already encouraging, the reshoots done to amplify the action further became an anticipatory factor for fans, as it got the movie on par with Keanu Reeves’ mainJohn Wickfilms. Moreover, with Chad Stahelski’s involvement, I know in my heart that anything is possible.
18. M3GAN 2.0
Director: Gerard Johnstone
Cast: Jenna Davis, Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Joshua Bassett
Release date: July 13, 2025
I know, that addingM3GAN 2.0to our list of 2025’s most anticipated movies is rather personal because only the ones who have watched the prequel will be excited for the upcoming sequel. But if you haven’t watched the OG sci-fi horror movie that’s somewhatBlack Mirror-ish, then we recommend you to watch it, while waiting for the sequel’s release.
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After the first film offered a bloody and grotesque plot, the sequel is set to return with the creepy doll to offer an even bloodier storyline that might be tough for the faint of hearts. So if you’re anything like me, you might be super hyped to see what the marvel of AI might unleash this time on the audiences.
19. Jurassic World Rebirth
Director: Gareth Edwards
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend
Release date: July 22, 2025
Following the abysmal reviews for bothJurassic World: Fallen KingdomandJurassic World Dominion, it’s a bit shocking to see that we’re still getting a fourthJurassic Worldfilm. But then again, given how they all made a staggering sum at the box office, who am I to judge?
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So anyway, after the lastJurassic Worldmovie was billed as the final installment, it became partially true for Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and the originalJurassic Parkstars, cause the franchise is still running, with or without them. But overall I believe, this upcoming movie might finally set the record straight with director Gareth Edwards—famously known forGodzillaandRogue One—helming the project.
20. Bugonia
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Cast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Alicia Silverstone
From the maker of the award-winningPoor Things, and the anthology filmKinds of Kindness,the upcoming 2025 movieBugoniais set to be another big hit of the year, starring Yorgos Lanthimos’ previous collaborators Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, alongside Alicia Silverstone.
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Narrating the bizarre tale of how two men kidnap the CEO of a major pharmaceutical company when they become convinced that she’s an alien who wants to destroy Earth, this sci-fi comedy is said to be based on a South Korean film. But overall guess what made me put this movie on the list of highly anticipated films?Emma Stone’s shaved head for her role in this film.
21. Now You See Me 3
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Cast: Dave Franco, Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Radcliffe
Release date: July 16, 2025
It’s been nearly a decade since we got the sequel toNow You See Me, and honestly speaking, no one had expected to get this follow-up after all. But it’s always fascinating to see the whole squad, includingJesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco, return for another magic-themed heist.
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But this time what made this threequel rather exciting is Isla Fisher’s return, especially after she was previously absent from the sequel. Meanwhile, it’s always interesting to see some of the coolest magicians rob a bank and turn into low-key Robin Hoods.
22. Wicked: For Good
Director: Jon M. Chu
Cast: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater
Release date:Jun 02, 2025
It’s needless to say afterAriana GrandeandCynthia Erivo‘s initial installmentWickedbecame a massive success, their sequel ought to be THE MOST anticipated movie of 2025. RetitledWicked: For Goodafter one of the musical’s Act II songs, the sequel is set to be an amalgamation of the original Gregory Maguire novel and general Oz lore.
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Now, given how Jon M. Chu strategically left many of the great moments and songs from the Broadway musical to appear inWicked 2,I think the sequel deserves our anticipation and excitement.
23. Avatar: Fire and Ash
Director: James Cameron
Cast: Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang
Release date: July 18, 2025
After the first twoAvatarfilms introduce us to the air and water tribes living on Pandora, the threequel will introduce the volcano-dwelling fire tribe. Meanwhile, although the plot is largely under wraps, I can’t wait to explore the darker side of the Na’vi and Pandora.
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Meanwhile,James Cameronhas already announced that this upcoming installment won’t be the end of the series, for there are two more films slated to be released later. But for now, given how Cameron has hooked people to the screen with his epic visual, world-building, and story perspective in each installment, the threequel is undoubtedly poised to be exciting.
24. Lilo & Stitch
Director: Dean Fleischer Camp
Cast: Chris Sanders, Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Zach Galifianakis
From kids to adults, everyone knows or is somewhat familiar with the Disney character Stitch, the adorable and mischievous genetically engineered, extraterrestrial life-form resembling a blue koala. So now, being one of Disney’s most popular creations, Stitch is set to return to the big screen in the 2025 live-actionLilo & Stitch.
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If that doesn’t qualify as inherently exciting then I don’t know what would. Although the film will be somewhat familiar, based on how closely it sticks to the original animated film—still there’s an opportunity for new and young audiences to fall in love with Lilo and Stitch. Overall, with Dean Fleischer Camp being tied to the project, the film is going to be quite promising.
25. Karate Kid: Legends
Director: Jonathan Entwistle
Cast: Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson
Release date:July 07, 2025
After the OGKarate Kidinstallments lit the flame of success for Jaden Smith’sKarate Kid,as well as the spinoff seriesCobra Kai,we can all agree that the franchise was born to be popular. So now, after we all thought that the Netflix show might mark the end of the films,Karate Kid: Legendsreinstated people’s faith by bringing the series back to movie theaters.
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For someone like me, who grew up watchingRalph Macchio’s 80s classic, followed by the 2010 movie, nothing could be more exciting than seeing Daniel LaRusso come face to face withJackie Chan’s Mr. Han. Given how Daniel was trained under Pat Morita’s Mr. Miyagi, it will be rather interesting to see howthe upcoming filmmight tie the two characters into one storyline.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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