2025 is loaded with exciting movies ranging from new installments of major franchises to potential Oscar contenders and star-studded indies, and all are among Screen Rant’s most anticipated movies of the year. The year is even more stacked than usual thanks to studios delaying a few of these upcoming titles to 2025. Now that this is all behind us, 2025 looks to be a very promising year in film. And while some highly anticipated titles are likely to disappoint in some fashion, that’s not a factor when considering titles that are inherently exciting for various reasons.
Putting together a list of the 25 most anticipated movies of any year is no easy task, as some films have to be overlooked. Not every 2025 Marvel Cinematic Universe movie can make the cut. Meanwhile, there’s the return of franchises like Tron, Now You See Me, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Nobody, and more that are also on the outside looking in. And while there are multiple movies projected for 2025 releases that could shake up the Oscars race, most do not have confirmed release dates, which means they’re left off this list. These are Screen Rant’s most anticipated movies of 2025.
25
Deliver Me From Nowhere
Jeremy Allen White Takes On Bruce Springsteen
Deliver Me from Nowhere
BiographyMusic
Director
Scott Cooper
Writers
Scott Cooper
Jeremy Allen White has become a huge TV star in recent years thanks to The Bear, building off his success with Shameless. But 2025 is his test to be a potential movie star as he is set to play Bruce Springsteen in Deliver Me From Nowhere. Directed by Scott Cooper (Out of the Furnace), the film has lofty expectations to get Springsteen’s life and music right. The chance to see Jeremy Allen White tackle that challenge makes the film so exciting, especially after his outstanding performance in The Iron Claw.
24
Die, My Love
Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson Join Forces
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Die, My Love
ComedyDramaHorror
Cast
Jennifer Lawrence
, Robert Pattinson
, LaKeith Stanfield
Director
Lynne Ramsay
Writers
Ariana Harwicz
, Lynne Ramsay
, Enda Walsh
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson were once megastars of young adult book-to-movie franchises, but those days are well behind them, with each leveling up to be some of the best working performers in their 30s. They are set to unite in Die, My Love – a new film from director Lynne Ramsay (We Need To Talk About Kevin) – as Lawrence plays a woman struggling with life in a dark comedy. The first look Die, My Love images already tease the potential entertainment factor that Lawrence and Pattinson’s screen time together will provide.
23
Marty Supreme
Timothée Chalamet Stars In A New Safdie Brother Movie
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Marty Supreme
BiographyDramaSports
Release Date
December 25, 2025
Cast
Timothée Chalamet
, Gwyneth Paltrow
, Tyler the Creator
, Odess A’zion
, Penn Jillette
, Kevin O’Leary
, Abel Ferrara
Director
Josh Safdie
Writers
Ronald Bronstein
, Josh Safdie
Building off his double hit year in 2024 with Dune: Part Two and A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet has another incredibly exciting film set for 2025. He’s the star of Marty Supreme, the first solo directorial feature for Josh Safdie after previously directing Uncut Gems, Good Time, and more with his brother Benny. This movie is responsible for Chalamet’s much-publicized mustache as he dawns the appearance for the ping-pong-focused film. Considering he could be a Best Actor Oscar winner by the time Marty Supreme releases, it will be a big deal.
22
Ballerina
Ana De Armas’ John Wick Spinoff Finally Arrives
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Ballerina
ActionThriller
Release Date
June 6, 2025
Cast
Ana De Armas
, Keanu Reeves
, Catalina Sandino Moreno
, Anjelica Huston
, Norman Reedus
, Ian McShane
, Lance Reddick
, Gabriel Byrne
, David Castaneda
, Anne Parillaud
, Sharon Duncan-Brewster
Director
Len Wiseman
Writers
Shay Hatten
, Derek Kolstad
Ballerina is the first John Wick spinoff movie, and it was originally meant for a release last year – which is why it was on our list of most anticipated movies of 2024. Despite the delays and reports of reshoots, excitement has not dipped. The first Ballerina trailer is encouraging, and all those reshoots were done to amplify the action so the film is more on par with Keanu Reeves’ main John Wick movies. Chad Stahelski getting more involved, as reported, should only be for the benefit of Ana de Armas’ spinoff.
21
Lilo & Stitch
A Modern Disney Icon Comes Back To The Big Screen
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Lilo & Stitch (2025)
AdventureComedyFamily
Cast
Chris Sanders
, Maia Kealoha
, Sydney Agudong
, Zach Galifianakis
, Billy Magnussen
, Tia Carrere
, Courtney B. Vance
Director
Dean Fleischer Camp
Writers
Chris Kekaniokalani Bright
Stitch is one of Disney’s most popular creations, so his return to the big screen in the 2025 live-action Lilo & Stitch is inherently exciting. The film might be somewhat familiar in its story depending on how closely it sticks to the original animated film. Still, there is an opportunity for audiences to fall in love with Lilo and Stitch all over again or for younger audiences to discover them for the first time. If another reason to be excited is needed, Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On) directing it is very promising.
20
Zootopia 2
Disney’s Animated Hit Returns
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Zootopia 2
AnimationComedy
Release Date
November 26, 2025
Cast
Ginnifer Goodwin
, Jason Bateman
, Ke Huy Quan
, Fortune Feimster
, Idris Elba
, Shakira
Director
Jared Bush
, Byron Howard
Writers
Jared Bush
The first Zootopia is a bigger hit than it really gets credit for, and the mass love for the film should translate over to the sequel. Zootopia 2 brings back the same great characters and voice actors from the first film while adding new ones, like Ke Huy Quan as a snake. Details on the sequel are still pretty bare. Still, with Encanto‘s directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard taking control of the film, there’s a good chance Zootopia 2 winds up as one of the biggest hits and possibly the best animated movie of 2025.
19
Warfare
Civil War’s Alex Garland Delivers A New War-Focused Story
Warfare
WarAction
Cast
Charles Melton
, Joseph Quinn
, Kit Connor
, Cosmo Jarvis
, Will Poulter
, Finn Bennett
, Noah Centineo
, Michael Gandolfini
, Henrique Zaga
, Taylor John Smith
, Adain Bradley
, Evan Holtzman
Director
Ray Mendoza
, Alex Garland
Writers
Ray Mendoza
, Alex Garland
Alex Garland delivered one of 2024’s best movies with Civil War, so it is delightful to know that another film from him is coming so quickly. Warfare is a film he co-directed and co-wrote with Ray Mendoza, Civil War‘s military advisor, based on Mendoza’s actual experiences fighting in Iraq. The initial Warfare trailer teased its real-time story and soldier-focused narrative. Anything from Garland is worth getting excited about, but add in Will Poulter, Joseph Quinn, Charles Melton, Noah Centineo, Michael Gandolfini, Kit Connor, and more, and Warfare‘s cast is loaded with rising stars too.
18
The Black Phone 2
Scott Derrickson & Ethan Hawke’s Horror Film Gets A Sequel
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The Black Phone 2
Horror
Release Date
June 27, 2025
Director
Scott Derrickson
Writers
C. Robert Cargill
, Joe Hill
Scott Derrickson and longtime collaborator C. Robert Cargill delivered one of the best horror movies of 2021 with The Black Phone. So, the decision to return to this world and have Ethan Hawke reprise his role as The Grabber in a new installment is incredible. Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw also return after their breakout roles. The Black Phone 2 is very likely to terrify audiences once again. Seeing what Derrickson delivers from an idea conceived by the original short’s writer, Joe Hill, makes it among the most exciting of 2025’s horror movies.
17
Karate Kid: Legends
The Karate Kid Crossover We’ve Been Waiting For
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Karate Kid: Legends
ActionDrama
Release Date
May 30, 2025
Cast
Ralph Macchio
, Jackie Chan
, Ben Wang
, Ming-Na Wen
, Joshua Jackson
, Sadie Stanley
, Aramis Knight
, Wyatt Oleff
Director
Jonathan Entwistle
Writers
Robert Mark Kamen
, Christopher Murphey
, Rob Lieber
Cobra Kai has done an incredible job of revitalizing interest in the Karate Kid franchise over the last few years, but 2025 brings the series back to movie theaters. Seeing Jackie Chan return as Mr. Han and interact with Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso makes the film a can’t miss entry. There are sure to be new revelations that help push the franchise forward and connect Mr. Han and Daniel. Karate Kid: Legends may have missed its original perfect release date timed with the franchise’s 40th anniversary, but it can now fill the void left by Cobra Kai season 6 ending.
16
Jurassic World Rebirth
Gareth Edwards & Scarlett Johansson Shake Up Jurassic World
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Jurassic World Rebirth
ActionAdventureSci-FiThriller
Release Date
July 2, 2025
Cast
Scarlett Johansson
, Mahershala Ali
, Jonathan Bailey
, Rupert Friend
, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
, Luna Blaise
, David Iacono
, Audrina Miranda
, Philippine Velge
, Bechir Sylvain
, Ed Skrein
Writers
David Koepp
, Michael Crichton
The last Jurassic World movie only came out in 2022, and while it was billed as the final installment, that’s only really true for Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and the original Jurassic Park stars. Jurassic World Rebirth is, as the title implies, a fresh start for the series – and the talent involved is very exciting. Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Rogue One) is a master of scope and scale that should be perfect for taking on the dinosaur franchise, while Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey headline Jurassic World Rebirth‘s cast. This could be a great franchise rebirth.
15
Mickey 17
Bong Joon-ho’s Robert Pattinson Sci-Fi Movie Arrives At Last
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Mickey 17
Sci-Fi
Release Date
April 18, 2025
Cast
Robert Pattinson
, Naomi Ackie
, Steven Yeun
, Toni Collette
, Mark Ruffalo
, Holliday Grainger
Director
Bong Joon-ho
Writers
Bong Joon-ho
Originally set for a 2024 release, Mickey 17 finally arrives in 2025. It’s a shame that Bong Joon-ho’s first movie since winning Best Picture with Parasite has taken so long, but hopefully it will be more than worth the wait. Audiences shouldn’t expect something quite like his Oscar-winning hit, as Mickey 17 looks like more of a combination of Okja‘s tone and Snowpiercer‘s icy sci-fi setting, it seems. With Robert Pattinson playing multiple versions of the same character and an impressive collection of co-stars around him, Mickey 17 should be great.
14
Wicked: For Good
The Second Wicked Film Is Already Coming
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Wicked: For Good
DramaFantasyMusical
Release Date
November 26, 2025
Cast
Ariana Grande
, Cynthia Erivo
, Jonathan Bailey
, Ethan Slater
, Marissa Bode
Director
Jon M. Chu
Writers
Winnie Holzman
, Gregory Maguire
Wicked left audiences wanting to see a lot more from Elphaba and Glinda’s story, and luckily that happens quickly with Wicked: For Good‘s release in 2025. The entire creative team and cast return for the sequel, which was filmed back-to-back with the first movie. Considering how many great moments and songs from the Broadway musical are slated to be in Wicked 2, the sequel was already exciting. Now that Wicked is out and more than delivered on the hype, the next film is easily one of the most anticipated movies of 2025.
13
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein
The Acclaimed Maestro Tackles A Horror Icon
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Guillermo del Toro is well-established as one of the great directors of modern times thanks to films like Pan’s Labyrinth or The Shape of Water, and 2025 is his chance to take on some of the most iconic characters in history: Frankenstein and his monster. His new take on the material has Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as The Monster, with Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Ineson, Charles Dance, and more also set to appear. Del Toro’s Frankenstein is even getting a theatrical release from Netflix, which should speak to its potential for greatness.
12
The Running Man
Glen Powell & Edgar Wright Redo The Stephen King Classic
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The Running Man
Science FictionThriller
Release Date
November 21, 2025
Cast
Glen Powell
, Katy O’Brian
, Daniel Ezra
, Karl Glusman
, Josh Brolin
, Lee Pace
, Jayme Lawson
, William H. Macy
Director
Edgar Wright
Writers
Edgar Wright
Decades after Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered a version of Stephen King’s The Running Man, 2025 has Glen Powell teaming up with Edgar Wright for a fresh take. The pairing of Powell and Wright with King’s source material makes the film immediately exhilarating. Powell is hot off Twisters and Hit Man and is looking to further secure his spot as a modern movie star, while Wright can meld the horror tinges of Last Night In Soho with the action elements of his films like Baby Driver. If everything goes right, The Running Man could be one of the year’s best films.
11
F1
Brad Pitt Headlines The Racing Film From Top Gun: Maverick’s Director
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F1
DramaSports
Release Date
June 25, 2024
Cast
Brad Pitt
, Damson Idris
, Kerry Condon
, Javier Bardem
, Tobias Menzies
, Sarah Niles
, Kim Bodnia
, Samson Kayo
Director
Joseph Kosinski
Writers
Ehren Kruger
Brad Pitt doing an F1 racing movie is an intriguing idea in itself. However, excitement increases when that project becomes the follow-up for Joseph Kosinski after directing Top Gun: Maverick. Kosinski helped make the piloting sequences in Tom Cruise’s sequel spectacular, especially on the big screen. He’s looking to do the same with F1‘s racing scenes, with Brad Pitt practically filming many of the action beats. As long as Apple doesn’t pull F1 from theaters and put it straight on Apple TV+, this will surely be one of the more exhilarating in-theater experiences of the year.
10
28 Years Later
The Zombie Franchise Is Back With A Stellar Cast
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28 Years Later
Horror
Release Date
June 20, 2025
Cast
Jodie Comer
, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
, Jack O’Connell
, Alfie Williams
, Ralph Fiennes
, Joe Blakemore
, Celi Crossland
, Geoffrey Newland
, Erin Kellyman
, Chi Lewis-Parry
, Nathan Hall
, Angus Neill
, Edvin Ryding
, Cillian Murphy
Writers
Danny Boyle
, Alex Garland
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It’s been 28 years since 28 Weeks Later came out, so it’s the perfect time to revisit the franchise with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s 28 Years Later. The new installment is the beginning of a planned trilogy, and while there’s still a lot of mystery about how the series is continuing, the brief glimpses provided in the 28 Years Later are very promising. It looks big, scary, and haunting, all while Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes headline. Cillian Murphy is expected to appear in some capacity, too, directly tying it to 28 Days Later.
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How To Train Your Dragon
The Beloved Animated Franchise Gets The Live-Action Treatment
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How to Train Your Dragon
ActionAdventureFamily
Release Date
June 13, 2025
Cast
Mason Thames
, Nico Parker
, Gerard Butler
, Nick Frost
, Julian Dennison
, Gabriel Howell
, Bronwyn James
, Harry Trevaldwyn
, Ruth Codd
Director
Dean DeBlois
Writers
Dean DeBlois
DreamWorks is taking a bit of a risk in 2025 with How To Train Your Dragon returning as a live-action series. Dean DeBlois, who was behind the original animated trilogy, is back to shepherd the new iteration of the property to the big screen just six years after it concluded. Yes, the How To Train Your Dragon trailer made it look like a nearly shot-for-shot remake of the animated film, but I have to believe there is more it has to offer. There’s a great cast attached, including Gerard Butler’s return, and the VFX for Toothless is mightily impressive.
8
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Rian Johnson’s Whodunnit Trilogy Concludes
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Mystery
Cast
Daniel Craig
, Kerry Washington
, Josh O’Connor
, Cailee Spaeny
, Andrew Scott
Director
Rian Johnson
Writers
Rian Johnson
Rian Johnson is back in 2025 with the third installment of the Knives Out trilogy, Wake Up Dead Man. Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc, and he’s surrounded by an excellent ensemble yet again. This time, it’s Kerry Washington, Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church in support. One of them will be the victim and another the murderer, and it should be entertaining to see who is who. Hopefully, this one gets a bigger theatrical release from Netflix, too.
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Predator: Badlands
Prey’s Director Takes Predator To The Future
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Predator: Badlands (2025)
Action Sci-Fi
Cast
Elle Fanning
Director
Dan Trachtenberg
Writers
Dan Trachtenberg
Dan Trachtenberg breathed new life into the Predator franchise in 2022 with Prey, the hit period-set action film starring Amber Midthunder. Instead of doing a direct sequel, Trachtenberg is using Predator: Badlands to once again give audiences a new experience. Elle Fanning steps into the lead roles (she’s playing multiple characters) in a future-set story where the Predator is actually the hero. That kind of bold twist on a franchise as old as Predator is refreshing, and based on what Trachtenberg delivered with Prey, it should be rewarding, too.
6
Untitled Paul Thomas Anderson Movie
The Rumored Title Is The Battle of Baktan Cross
Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio have joined forces for what is likely to be one of the best movies of 2025. Following his modern films Phantom Thread and Licorice Pizza, PTA is going bigger than ever before with an original crime thriller set to be released in IMAX. The event film includes Regina Hall, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Alana Haim, Teyana Taylor, and Wood Harris as co-stars for DiCaprio. With it being DiCaprio’s first movie since Killers of the Flower Moon, he’ll headline what could be a major Oscars contender yet again.