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 full of fresh cinematic delights, superheroes, dragons, dinosaurs, zombies and everything in between. Be it long-awaited sequels, fresh takes on classics, or original stories, there will be something for every kind of moviegoer. Here is a list of the 25 biggest Hollywood movies set to make waves in 2025, arranged in order of release:

Captain America: Brave New World (February 14)

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

Paddington in Peru (14 February)

Ben Whishaw returns as the voice of Paddington, who teams up with Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas on a heart-warming adventure into the Amazonian jungle to find Aunt Lucy, 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, joining Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette in an exploration of identity and mortality.

Snow White (21 March)

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

Sinner (April 18th)

Ryan Coogler’s horror thriller stars Michael B. Jordan stars as twin brothers who return to their haunted hometown, alongside Hailee Steinfeld and Wunmi Mosaku.

Thunderbolts (May 2)

Directed by Jake Schreyer, this Marvel ensemble cast stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbor as a team of antiheroes on high-risk missions for the US 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 all-powerful AI in Christopher McQuarrie’s explosive franchise finale.

Lilo & Stitch (May 23)

Dean Fleischer Camp leads 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 the reboot as Jonathan Entwistle trains a new generation while navigating their conflicting teaching styles.

How to Train Your Dragon (June 13th)

Dean DeBlois turns his beloved animated saga into live action in this heartfelt Norse adventure starring Mason Thomas and Nico Parker as Hiccup and Astrid.

After 28 years (20 June)

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

F1 (27 June)

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 Reborn (July 2)

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

Superman (July 11th)

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

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25)

Concept art for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Photo Credit: Marvel Studios

Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal and Ebon Moss-Bacharach unite as Marvel’s first family in the 1960s origin story directed by Matt Shakman.

The Conjuring: Last Rites (September 7)

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ title revealed Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as Michael Chavez’s Warren in the anticipated finale to James Wan’s horror saga.

The Bride (September 26)

First look at Christian Bale as Frankenstein in ‘The Bride’ Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Maggie Gyllenhaal has directed Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale in a reimagining of Bride of Frankenstein set in 1930s Chicago.

Michael (October 3)

First look of Jafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in ‘Michael’ Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

Jafar Jackson plays his uncle Michael Jackson in Antoine Fuqua’s biopic based on the highs and controversies of the King of Pop’s life and career.

Tron: Ares (October 10)

First look footage of ‘Tron: Ares’ Photo Credit: Disney

Jared Leto and Evan Peters star in this stunning sequel as the Tron universe collides with the real world, directed by Garth Davis with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross composing the film score.

Predator: Badlands (November 7)

First look footage of Daniel Trachtenberg on the set of ‘Predator: Badlands’ | Photo Credit: 20th Century Studio

Elle Fanning leads Dan Trachtenberg’s return to the Predator franchise, set in a rugged and mysterious forest.

The Running Man (7 November)

Glen Powell Photo Credit: Mario Anzuoni

Edgar Wright stars with Glen Powell and Josh Brolin to reimagine Stephen King’s dystopian thriller, mixing biting social commentary with action.

Now You See Me 3 (14 November)

A scene from ‘Now You See Me’ Photo Credit: Lionsgate Films

Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson return with new partners in this magician-heist sequel, promising more surprising illusions and twists.

Wicked: For Good (November 21)

A scene from ‘Wicked’ Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reprise their roles in Jon M. Chu’s animated continuation of the Oz musical saga.

Zootopia 2 (November 26)

A scene from ‘Zootopia’ Photo Credit: Disney

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman, uncover a complex new mystery in this colorful sequel, which was nine years in the making.

Avatar: Fire and Ashes (December 19)

Title of ‘Avatar ‘Fire and Ash’ revealed. Photo Credit: Disney

James Cameron expands the Pandora saga with Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Kate Winslet, set to deliver another visually phenomenal chapter.