25 biggest Hollywood releases to look forward to in 2025

25 biggest Hollywood releases to look forward to in 2025

Hollywood’s 2025 slate is bursting with fresh cinematic delights, boasting superheroes, dragons, dinosaurs, zombies and everything in between. Whether it’s long-awaited sequels, fresh takes on classics, or original stories, there’s bound to be something for every kind of moviegoer. Here’s a rundown of the 25 biggest Hollywood films set to make waves in 2025, arranged in order of release:

Captain America: Brave New World (Feb. 14)

Directed by Julius Onah, Anthony Mackie steps into the iconic role as Sam Wilson/Captain America, to protect President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), who harbors a dangerous secret as the Red Hulk.

Paddington in Peru (Feb. 14)

Ben Whishaw returns as the voice of Paddington, who embarks on a heartwarming adventure in the Amazonian jungle to find Aunt Lucy, joined by Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas under the direction of Dougal Wilson.

Mickey 17 (March 7)

Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi thriller stars Robert Pattinson as a disposable worker on a treacherous colonization mission, with Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette joining this exploration of identity and mortality.

Snow White (March 21)

Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot headline this live-action musical retelling, directed by Marc Webb with a screenplay by Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson.

Sinners (April 18)

Michael B. Jordan stars as twin brothers returning to their eerie hometown in Ryan Coogler’s horror thriller, with Hailee Steinfeld and Wunmi Mosaku rounding out the cast.

Thunderbolts (May 2)

Directed by Jake Schreier, this Marvel ensemble features Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour as a team of antiheroes on high-stakes missions for the U.S. government.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23)

Tom Cruise leads an all-star cast, including Rebecca Ferguson and Hayley Atwell, in a race against an omnipotent AI in Christopher McQuarrie’s explosive franchise finale.

Lilo & Stitch (May 23)

Dean Fleischer Camp helms this live-action adaptation of the beloved Disney classic, starring Maia Kealoha as Lilo and Zach Galifianakis as alien hunter Jumba.

Karate Kid: Legends (May 30)

Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan return as mentors in Jonathan Entwistle’s reboot, training a new generation while navigating their clashing teaching styles.

How to Train Your Dragon (June 13)

 Dean DeBlois transitions his beloved animated saga to live action, with Mason Thomas and Nico Parker as Hiccup and Astrid in this heartfelt Norse adventure.

28 Years Later (June 20)

Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Jim in this zombie apocalypse sequel directed by Danny Boyle, alongside Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

F1 (June 27)

Joseph Kosinski directs Brad Pitt and Damson Idris in a high-octane drama set against the thrilling backdrop of Formula One racing, featuring real-life teams and drivers.

Jurassic World Rebirth (July 2)

Gareth Edwards directs Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali in this eco-thriller, as humanity scrambles to preserve dinosaur DNA in a collapsing ecosystem.

Superman (July 11)

James Gunn reboots the Man of Steel with David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan as Superman and Lois Lane, exploring Clark Kent’s journey to balance his dual heritage.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25)

Concept art for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
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Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach unite as Marvel’s first family in this 1960s-set origin story directed by Matt Shakman.

The Conjuring: Last Rites (Sept. 7)

Title reveal for ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’
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Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as the Warrens in Michael Chaves’s awaited finale to James Wan’s horror saga.

The Bride (Sept. 26)

First look at Christian Bale as Frankenstein in ‘The Bride’
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Maggie Gyllenhaal directs Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale in a reimagining of Frankenstein’s Bride, set in 1930s Chicago.

Michael (Oct. 3)

First look at Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in ‘Michael’
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Jaafar Jackson stars as his uncle Michael Jackson in Antoine Fuqua’s biopic, exploring the highs and controversies of the King of Pop’s life and career.

Tron: Ares (Oct. 10)

First look footage of ‘Tron: Ares’
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Jared Leto and Evan Peters star in this stunning sequel as the Tron universe collides with the real world, directed by Garth Davis and with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross set to score the film.

Predator: Badlands (Nov. 7)

First look footage of Daniel Trachtenberg on set of ‘Predator: Badlands’
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 Elle Fanning leads Dan Trachtenberg’s return to the Predator franchise, set in a rugged and mysterious wilderness.

The Running Man (Nov. 7)

Glen Powell
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Edgar Wright reimagines Stephen King’s dystopian thriller with Glen Powell and Josh Brolin, blending action with biting social commentary.

Now You See Me 3 (Nov. 14)

A still from ‘Now You See Me’
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Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson return with new allies in this magician-heist sequel, promising more jaw-dropping illusions and twists.

Wicked: For Good (Nov. 21)

A still from ‘Wicked’
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 Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reprise their roles in John M. Chu’s vibrant continuation of the Oz musical saga.

Zootopia 2 (Nov. 26)

A still from ‘Zootopia’
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Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman, unravel a complex new mystery in this colorful sequel, nine years in the making.

Avatar: Fire and Ash (Dec. 19)

Title reveal for ‘Avatar’ Fire and Ash’
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James Cameron expands Pandora’s saga with Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Kate Winslet, set to deliver another visually groundbreaking chapter.