Moviefone's 2025 Theatrical and Streaming Movies Preview
From big studio releases to smaller independent films, these are the most highly-anticipated movies releasing in theaters and streaming in 2025!
Moviefone's 2025 Movie Preview.
2025 has just started and its already shaping up to be another incredible year for movies!
From action sequels such as 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' and 'The Accountant 2', to a new 'Superman' movie, three MCU films including 'Captain America: Brave New World', 'Thunderbolts*' and 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', and even 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'Wicked: For Good', 2025 promises a little bit of something for everyone.
Moviefone has compiled a list of the most anticipated movies opening in theaters and/or streaming in 2025, which not only includes major studio releases but also smaller independent films that you won't want to miss.
Let's begin!
January:
'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' (1/10)
Gerard Butler as 'Big Nick' O'Brien in 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera'. Photo Credit: Rico Torres for Lionsgate.
Big Nick (Gerard Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie (O'Shea Jackson Jr.), who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange.
'Wish You Were Here' (1/17)
Isabelle Fuhrman as Charlotte in the romance film 'Wish You Were Here', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
When the perfect night with a perfect stranger ends suddenly the next morning, Charlotte (Isabelle Fuhrman) searches for answers and meaning in her disappointing life until she uncovers a secret that changes everything.
'Alarum' (1/17)
(L to R) Scott Eastwood as “Joe” and Sylvester Stallone as “Chester” in the action crime thriller 'Alarum', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
After the CIA discovers the whereabouts of two rogue spies (Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald), who have not only gone off-grid but have become husband and wife, all hell is unleashed on their winter honeymoon cabin resort in the woods by a consortium of international spy organizations who are after a ‘flight pill’, aka a hard drive, and all of whom suspect the two may have joined a network of rogue spies known as the Alarum,” according to since removed post.
'Presence' (1/17)
Lucy Liu in 'Presence' directed by Steven Soderbergh. Photo: Peter Andrews. Copyright: The Spectral Spirit Company.
A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they’re not alone.
'Wolf Man' (1/17)
Julia Garner in 'Wolf Man'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
With his marriage fraying, Blake (Christopher Abbott) persuades his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) to take a break from the city and visit his remote childhood home in rural Oregon. As they arrive at the farmhouse in the dead of night, they're attacked by an unseen animal and barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. But as the night stretches on, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable.
'Back in Action' (1/17)
(L to R) Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx in 'Back in Action'. Photo: Netflix.
Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily (Cameron Diaz) and Matt (Jamie Foxx) are pulled back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.
'Flight Risk' (1/24)
Mark Wahlberg in 'Flight Risk'. Photo: Lionsgate.
A pilot transports (Mark Wahlberg) an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. As they go across the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested as not everyone on board is who they seem.
'Star Trek: Section 31' (1/24)
Michelle Yeoh as Georgiou in 'Star Trek: Section 31', streaming on Paramount+, 2024. Photo Credit: Jan Thijs/Paramount+.
Emperor Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.
'You're Cordially Invited' (1/30)
(L to R) Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon in 'You're Cordially Invited'. Photo: Amazon Prime Video.
When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family's special moment.
'Like Father Like Son' (1/31)
Ariel Winter as Hayley in the thriller, 'Like Father Like Son', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
Eli (Dylan Flashner) is a young man whose father waits on death row for the crime of murder in the first degree. As Eli’s life begins to fall apart, he discovers similar terrifying triggers in himself and takes extreme measures to ensure that the family’s string of savagery comes to an end.
February:
'Love Hurts' (2/7)
Ke Huy Quan in 'Love Hurts'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
A realtor (Ke Huy Quan) is pulled back into the life he left behind after his former partner-in-crime (Ariana DeBose) resurfaces with an ominous message. With his crime-lord brother (Daniel Wu) also on his trail, he must confront his past and the history he never fully buried.
'Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy' (2/13)
(L to R) Renée Zellweger and Leo Woodall in 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), now in her early fifties, navigates the challenges of modern life while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood.
'Captain America: Brave New World ' (2/14)
Captain America/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in Marvel Studios' 'Captain America: Brave New World.' Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2024 Marvel.
After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), Sam (Anthony Mackie) finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
'Paddington in Peru' (2/14)
Paddington in 'Paddington in Peru'. Photo: Sony Pictures.
Paddington (Ben Whishaw) travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton), who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
'The Gorge' (2/14)
(L to R) Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy in 'The Gorge'. Photo: Apple TV+.
Two highly trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts across a vast and very secret gorge.
'The Monkey' (2/21)
Theo James in 'The Monkey'. Photo: Neon.
When twin brothers Hal (Theo James) and Bill (Theo James) discover their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start occurring all around them.
'Cleaner' (2/21)
Daisy Ridley as Joey the action film 'Cleaner', a Quiver Distribution release.
Set in present-day London, a group of radical activists take over an energy company's annual gala, seizing 300 hostages in order to expose the corruption of the hosts. Their just cause is hijacked by an extremist within their ranks, who is ready to murder everyone in the building to send his anarchic message to the world. It falls to an ex-soldier turned window cleaner, played by Daisy Ridley, suspended 50 stories up on the outside of the building, to save those trapped inside, including her younger brother.
'Old Guy' (2/21)
(L to R) Cooper Hoffman and Christoph Waltz in the Action/Comedy film 'Old Guy', a The Avenue release. Photo courtesy of The Avenue.
An aging hitman (Christoph Waltz) is forced to train a young prodigy (Cooper Hoffman) when his employer moves to replace the old guard. But when they learn they are being betrayed, the unlikely pair turns into a lethal team - with their double-crossing bosses in their sights.
'Uppercut' (2/28)
Ving Rhames as Elliot in the thriller 'Uppercut', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
When Elliott (Ving Rhames), a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni (Luise Grossmann), the two mismatched characters form an unlikely alliance. Their sparring and Elliott’s keen insights show the resilient young fighter that real strength comes from the challenges you overcome when life throws its biggest punches your way.
March:
'Black Bag' (3/14)
Michael Fassbender in 'Black Bag'. Photo: Focus Features.
From Director Steven Soderbergh, 'Black Bag' is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender) and his beloved wife Kathryn (Cate Blanchett). When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.
'The Electric State' (3/14)
'The Electric State'. Photo: Netflix.
In a retro-futuristic past, orphaned teenager Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown) traverses the American West with an eccentric drifter and a sweet but mysterious robot in search of her younger brother.
'Snow White' (3/21)
(Center) Rachel Zegler as Snow White in 'Snow White.' Photo: Disney.
A live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, starring Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen, the magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.
April:
'A Minecraft Movie' (4/4)
Jack Black in 'A Minecraft Movie'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
Four misfits (Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers and Danielle Brooks) find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.
'The Amateur' (4/11)
Rami Malek in 'The Amateur'. Photo: 20th Century Studios.
After his life is turned upside down when his wife (Rachel Brosnahan) is killed in a London terrorist attack, a brilliant but introverted CIA decoder (Rami Malek) takes matters into his own hands when his supervisors refuse to take action.
'Mickey 17 ' (4/18)
Robert Pattinson in 'Mickey 17'. Photo: Warner Bros.
Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job... to die, for a living.
'The Accountant 2' (4/26)
Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff in 'The Accountant.' Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
When Medina's (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) former boss (J.K. Simmons) is killed by unknown assassins, she's forced to contact Christian (Ben Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but highly lethal brother Brax (Jon Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and less-than-legal methods to piece together the unsolved puzzle.
May:
'Thunderbolts*' (5/2)
(L to R) Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), and Red Guardian/Alexei Shostakov (David Harbour) in Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2024 Marvel.
An irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) alongside the MCU’s least anticipated band of misfits.
'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' (5/23)
Tom Cruise in 'Mission" Impossible - The Final Reckoning,' which opens in theaters on May 23rd, 2025.
After escaping a calamitous train crash, Ethan (Tom Cruise) realizes The Entity is stashed aboard an old Russian submarine, but a foe from his past named Gabriel is also on the trail.
'Lilo & Stitch' (5/23)
2025's live-action 'Lilo & Stitch'. Photo: Walt Disney Pictures.
The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
'Karate Kid Legends' (5/30)
(L to R) Jackie Chan, Ben Wang and Ralph Macchio in Columbia Pictures 'Karate Kid: Legends'. Photo: Sony Pictures.
After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn't want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
June:
'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina ' (6/6)
Ana de Armas as Eve in 'Ballerina'. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
Taking place during the events of 'John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum', the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.
'How to Train Your Dragon' (6/13)
Gerard Butler in 'How to Train Your Dragon'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames) stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
'28 Years Later' (6/20)
Aaron Taylor-Johnson in '28 Years Later'. Photo: Sony Pictures Releasing.
It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.
'F1' (6/27)
Brad Pitt in 'F1'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
Racing legend Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.
July:
'Jurassic World Rebirth' (7/2)
(L to R) Jonathan Bailey as paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis and Scarlett Johansson as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett in 'Jurassic World Rebirth', directed by Gareth Edwards.
Five years after the events of 'Jurassic World Dominion', covert operations expert Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) is contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world's three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora's operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades.
'Superman' (7/11)
(L to R) David Corenswet and Krypto in 'Superman.' Photo: James Gunn's Instagram account.
Superman (David Corenswet), a cub reporter in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' (7/25)
'Fantastic Four: First Steps'. Photo: Marvel Studios Instagram Account.
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
August:
'The Bad Guys 2' (8/1)
2025's 'The Bad Guys 2'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
The now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.
'Freakier Friday' (8/8)
(L to R) Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan presenting 'Freakier Friday' at D23 2024. Photo: Disney.
Years after Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Anna (Lindsay Lohan) endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover lightning might indeed strike twice.
'Nobody 2' (8/15)
Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.' Photo: Universal Pictures.
Sequel to 'Nobody' (2021). Plot TBA.
September:
'Downton Abbey 3' (9/12)
2022's 'Downton Abbey: A New Era'. Photo: Focus Features.
Plot details under wraps.
'The Bride!' (9/26)
Christian Bale in 'The Bride!' Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
In the 1930s, a lonely Frankenstein travels to Chicago to seek the aid of a Dr. Euphronius in creating a companion for himself. The two reinvigorate a murdered young woman and the Bride is born. She is beyond what either of them intended, igniting a combustible romance, the attention of the police and a wild and radical social movement.
October:
'Michael' (10/3)
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in 'Michael.' Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur.
An in-depth portrayal of Michael Jackson (Jaafar Jackson), a complicated man, who became the King of Pop. The biopic will bring to life Jackson’s most iconic performances as it gives an informed insight into the entertainer’s artistic process and personal life.
'Tron Ares' (10/10)
'Tron: Ares.' Photo by Leah Gallo. © 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
A highly sophisticated Program called Ares (Jared Leto) is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings.
'Black Phone 2' (10/17)
(L to R) Vance Hopper (Brady Hepner) and Finney Shaw (Mason Thames) in 'The Black Phone,' directed by Scott Derrickson.
Sequel to 'The Black Phone'.
'Mortal Kombat 2' (10/24)
2021's 'Mortal Kombat'. Photo: Warner Bros.
A sequel to the 2021 film 'Mortal Kombat'.
November:
'Predator: Badlands' (11/7)
Dane DiLiegro as the Predator in 20th Century Studios' 'Prey,' exclusively on Hulu. Photo by David Bukach. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
A new installment in the 'Predator' franchise. Premise TBA. Said to be set sometime in the future.
'Now You See Me 3' (12/14)
(L to R) Isla Fisher, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and Dave Franco in 2013's 'Now You See Me.' Photo: Lionsgate.
A third installment of the 'Now You See Me' franchise. Plot TBA.
'Wicked: For Good' (11/21)
Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in 'Wicked', directed by Jon M. Chu. Photo: Universal Pictures.
Follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda (Ariana Grande), the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
'Zootopia 2' (11/26)
'Zootopia 2' Photo: Disney.
Detectives Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down.
December:
'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' (12/5)
'Five Nights at Freddy's,' from Universal Pictures and Blumhouse in association with Striker Entertainment.
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' (12/19)
(L to R) Director James Cameron, Zoe Saldaña and Sam Worthington at D23 2024 presenting 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'. Photo: Disney.
In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.
