Get your popcorn ready because 2025 is shaping up to be a phenomenal year for movies. With something for everyone – from heart-pounding action to magical musicals – this year’s lineup is packed with highly anticipated blockbusters that will have you lining up at the theaters. Here are the top films you absolutely can’t miss!
1. Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning
Release Date: May 23, 2025
Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt for what promises to be the most explosive conclusion yet in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Following the adventures in Dead Reckoning Part One, this chapter sees Hunt and his team on a high-stakes mission to take down a sentient AI threatening global stability. Expect daring stunts, pulse-pounding action, and a satisfying (yet bittersweet) conclusion to one of the most successful action franchises ever. With returning favorites like Simon Pegg and Haley Atwell alongside Cruise, this one is a must-see for spy-movie fans.
2. Avatar: Fire and Ash
Release Date: December 19, 2025
James Cameron’s epic Avatar series continues, transporting audiences back to Pandora. This third installment, Fire and Ash, explores themes of renewal and conflict as the Na’vi face climate devastation and an all-new threat. The stunning visuals Cameron is known for will once again take center stage, immersing you in a breathtaking world of lush forests, towering cliffs, and bioluminescent landscapes. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña return, alongside Sigourney Weaver and others, promising an emotional and visually dazzling experience. If The Way of Water left you in awe, this sequel is bound to amaze.
3. Captain America: Brave New World
Release Date: February 14, 2025
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is kicking off a big year with Captain America: Brave New World. Anthony Mackie steps into the iconic role as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, on a mission to uncover an assassination conspiracy. This promises to be a blockbuster superhero spectacle, filled with MCU-standard thrills, battles, and a stellar supporting cast, including Harrison Ford as President Thaddeus Ross. Don’t miss the new chapter in one of Marvel’s most enduring legacies.
4. Wicked: For Good
Release Date: November 21, 2025
The dazzling second part of the Wicked musical adaptation soars into theaters this year. Fans of the original Broadway smash hit and Part One will finally witness how this epic story between Glinda and Elphaba concludes. Played by powerhouse actors Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the tale is full of songs that tug at the heartstrings and magical moments that take your breath away. For Good is set to light up theaters with its emotional storytelling and stunning visuals – a can’t-miss movie for musical lovers and fantasy fans alike.
5. Jurassic World Rebirth
Release Date: July 2, 2025
The dinosaurs are back, and this time, their fate may finally be decided. Scarlett Johansson leads a brave team attempting to track the remaining dinosaurs left in the wild to preserve their genetic code — but things inevitably go sideways. This new chapter, directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One), promises pulse-pounding tension, majestic dinos, and that familiar Jurassic blend of wonder and terror. Whether you’re a franchise diehard or a newcomer, this movie has blockbuster event written all over it.
6. 28 Years Later
Release Date: June 20, 2025
Zombie fans, rejoice! Danny Boyle’s latest entry in the 28 Days Later series is here to terrify audiences once more. Set decades after civilization crumbled under the Rage Virus, 28 Years Later brings back the terrifying infected and focuses on humanity’s continued battle for survival. With a cast that includes Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes, this thriller blends horror and emotional storytelling.
7. Paddington in Peru
Release Date: February 14, 2025
Everyone’s favorite marmalade-loving bear is returning to the big screen! This time, Paddington heads to Peru to check on his beloved Aunt Lucy after receiving an unusual letter. What follows is a heartwarming and adventurous story filled with charm, humor, and laughs for all ages. If the first two movies brought joy to you or your little ones, this delightful sequel will melt hearts all over again.
8. Superman
Release Date: July 11, 2025
James Gunn steps into the director’s chair for Superman, ushering in a new era for DC films. David Corenswet is the man of steel in this reboot of one of pop culture’s most iconic superheroes, and fans will finally see Superman’s dual struggles as both a hero and an ordinary man, Clark Kent. With Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as a sharp-tongued Lex Luthor, audiences can expect a fresh, heartfelt, and action-packed take on the beloved character.
9. M3GAN 2.0
Release Date: June 27, 2025
2025 is also getting scarier with the return of everyone’s favorite murderous android doll in M3GAN 2.0. Following the wild success of the first movie, this sequel dives deeper into the eerie, tech-inspired horrors of AI. With more wicked humor, creepy dances, and bloody chaos, M3GAN 2.0 is a must-watch for both horror aficionados and fans of the original.
10. Wicked Comedy Musical by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Kendrick Lamar
Release Date: July 4, 2025
Arguably one of the most intriguing projects of the year, this untitled musical from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone features none other than Kendrick Lamar. While details are under wraps, the prospect of their edgy humor combined with Lamar’s creative genius in a musical format has creativity and hilarity written all over it. It’s bound to be a jaw-dropping experience and one of the year’s boldest releases.
