{"id":149219,"date":"2025-06-01T10:30:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/149219\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:30:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:30:11","slug":"the-most-anticipated-movies-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/149219\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Anticipated Movies of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p>As movie theater prices continue to increase (let\u2019s not even talk about those concessions), we know it can be tough to figure out which movies to spend your hard-earned money on. With that in mind, here\u2019s a handy calendar of some of the most noteworthy titles coming in 2025 so you can budget and plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/editorial.rottentomatoes.com\/article\/the-most-anticipated-movies-of-2025\/2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January \u2013 April<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/another_simple_favor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Another Simple Favor<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> May 1, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong> Paul Feig\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Allison Janney\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reunite in this sequel to the 2018 hit Netflix film, A Simple Favor, which left one character in jail and the other with a publishing deal after the unfolding of a mystery surrounding Emily (Lively).\u00a0 The sequel will follow Emily as she weds an Italian businessman with Stephanie (Kendrick) by her side as maid of honor. The film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/thunderbolts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thunderbolts*<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> May 2, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Jake Schreier<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> David Harbour, Hannah John-Karmen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Florence Pugh, Harrison Ford<\/p>\n<p>Marvel\u2019s second offering of 2025 pulls from several previous MCU titles, as supervillains-turned-heroes story features Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylendko), U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell), and Thaddeus \u201cThunderbolt\u201d Ross, played by Harrison Ford, who will make his debut as the character in Captain America: Brave New World.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_surfer_2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Surfer<\/a><br \/>\n            (2024)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> May 2, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Lorcan Finnegan<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Nicolas Cage, Julian McMahon, Nic Cassim, Miranda Tapsell, Alexander Bertrand<\/p>\n<p>Premiering at Cannes in May of 2024,\u00a0The Surfer\u00a0chronicles the story of a father (Nicolas Cage) who returns to his hometown beach with his son, where they clash with a group of locals who now claim the beach as their territory. The film, which earned solid reviews after its premiere and co-stars Julian McMahon, Nic Cassim, Miranda Tapsell, and Alexander Bertrand, was purchased by Lionsgate and is scheduled to release sometime in 2025.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/friendship_2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friendship<\/a><br \/>\n            (2024)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> May 9, 2025<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong> Andrew DeYoung<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Paul Rudd, Tim Robinson<\/p>\n<p>Andrew DeYoung\u2019s directorial debut is an offbeat \u2014 and if the trailer is anything to go by, somewhat sinister \u2014 comedy about a man (Tim Robinson) whose life is upended by the arrival of a new neighbor (Paul Rudd) who welcomes him into his circle and then decides to end their friendship. If you\u2019ve seen Tim Robinsons\u2019s sketch show I Think You Should Leave, then you get the vibe here.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/final_destination_bloodlines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Final Destination Bloodlines<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> May 16, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Directors: <\/strong>Zach Lipovsky, Adam B Stein\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring: <\/strong>Tony Todd, Brec Bassinger, Richard Harmon\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Final Destination: Bloodlines is being released just in time to celebrate the franchise\u2019s 25th anniversary. After working on Freaks and Kim Possible, directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B Stein are reuniting to helm this project. A sneak peek of Bloodlines features an accident that results in an untimely death of a tattoo artist, giving audiences an insight into what the movie is about.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/lilo_and_stitch_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lilo &amp; Stitch<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> May 23, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Dean Fleischer-Camp<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis<\/p>\n<p>After languishing in various stages of development, it was announced in 2022 that\u00a0Marcel the Shell with Shoes On director Dean Fleischer-Camp would helm this live-action take on the animated musical about a Hawaiian orphan and her newfound best friend: an alien who crash-landed on the island. The film will be released with a cast that includes Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai and\u00a0Lilo &amp; Stitch\u00a0creator Sanders as the voice of Stitch. Other cast members include Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Kaipot Dudoit, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere and Courtney B. Vance.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/mission_impossible_the_final_reckoning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> May 23, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Christopher McQuarrie<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Tom Cruise, Haley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Ving Rhames, Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales<\/p>\n<p>Tom Cruise is back in action as Ethan Hunt in what was originally supposed to be Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part Two (the official title hasn\u2019t yet been revealed). After Hunt retrieved both keys at the end of Dead Reckoning, the new film will focus on his mission to find the lost Sevastopol submarine while stopping the Entity, an AI program. Haley Atwell (Grace), Simon Pegg (Benji), Vanessa Kirby (Alanna), Ving Rhames (Luther), Pom Klementieff (Paris), and Esai Morales (Gabriel) are slated to return for the eighth installment in the franchise. New additions to the cast include Hannah Waddingham, Holt McCallany, Nick Offerman, Janet McTeer, and Lucy Tulugarjuk.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/fear_street_prom_queen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fear Street: Prom Queen<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> May 23, 2025<br \/><strong>Directors:<\/strong> Matt Palmer\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Katherine Waterston, Ariana Greenblatt, India Fowler\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fear Street: The Prom Queen is set to premiere this year and, like the previous films, will be based on R.L Stine\u2019s series of the same name. Viewers will be transported back to 1988 Shadyside, a town perpetually haunted by strange happenings. Based on the timeline, it is plausible that several cameos could be made by the characters from the prequels.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/karate_kid_legends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karate Kid: Legends<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> May 30, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Jonathan Entwhistle<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Ming-Na Wen, Joshua Jackson, Ralph Macchio<\/p>\n<p>The popular Netflix series Cobra Kai has helped keep the iconic \u201880s martial arts franchise alive and kicking in the popular consciousness, and in 2024 Sony will head back to the IP dojo with a new installment. Originally thought to be unconnected to the original films or the Netflix show, a casting call announcement revealed that Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan would star alongside each other in the new film as their characters Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Han. Few other details have been revealed, except that Ming-Na Wen, Ben Wang, and Joshua Jackson are among the co-stars.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_phoenician_scheme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Phoenician Scheme<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p>Release Date:<\/strong> May 30, 2025 (Limited)\u00a0<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong> Wes Anderson\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Scarlett Johanson, Tom Hanks, Rupert Friend\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Eight-time Oscar nominated director Wes Anderson is releasing a story about a father-daughter relationship that is further threatened by the trials and tribulations faced by their family business. Anderson\u2019s genius behind The Grand Budapest Hotel and Moonrise Kingdom promises an interesting film featuring a star-studded cast that includes Scarlett Johanson and Tom Hanks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/bring_her_back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bring Her Back<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date: <\/strong>May 30, 2025<br \/><strong>Directors: <\/strong>Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Stephen Phillips\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A24\u2019s May release will be directed by Danny and Michael Philippou whose directorial debut Talk to Me was a great horror success. The film will star Academy Award nominee Sally Hawkins in a story that centers on a sibling duo as they uncover a dark secret in their new foster mother\u2019s home. The remaining details of the film have not been revealed but it is known that the film will also star Sora Wong and Jonah Wren Phillips.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>JUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/ballerina_2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ballerina<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> June 6, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Len Wiseman<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Norman Reedus, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno<\/p>\n<p>The first spin-off film of the John Wick universe stars Ana de Armas as one of the female assassins trained by the Ruska Roma, the criminal organization headed by Anjelica Huston\u2019s \u201cDirector\u201d and glimpsed in John Wick: Chapter 3 \u2013 Parabellum. Details are thin so far, but we know it will be another revenge tale, and we know that it will be set specifically between the events of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, so Keanu Reeves and his Continental cohort will also appear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Twits\u00a0(2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> June 13, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Director: <\/strong>Phil Johnston, Todd Demong, Katie Shanahan\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Emilia Clarke, Natalie Portman, Margo Martindale\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>An animated film adaptation inspired by Roald Dahl\u2019s 1980 children\u2019s novel of the same name, Netflix\u2019s The Twits follows two orphans on a mission to best Mr. and Mrs. Twit, a mean-spirited couple who play pranks on each other and commit crimes with their trained animals. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/how_to_train_your_dragon_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Train Your Dragon<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> June 13, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Dean DeBlois<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerad Butler, Ruth Codd<\/p>\n<p>Dean DeBlois, creator of the animated\u00a0How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, is bringing Hiccup, Astrid, Toothless, and friends to life in a live-action reimagining and Universal Pictures just dropped the trailer. The original film was a coming-of-age story that follows young Hiccup from childhood to adulthood, but the plot of the live-action adaptation will focus in on Hiccup\u2019s first meeting with Toothless, a friendly dragon he can\u2019t bear to kill, even if it means breaking tradition in his village of Berk, home of Vikings and dragon slayers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/elio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elio<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> June 20, 2025<br \/><b>Director: <\/b>Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina<br \/><b>Starring: <\/b>Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Salda\u00f1a, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, Shirley Henderson<\/p>\n<p>Announced in 2022, Pixar\u2019s 29th feature film (following 2024\u2019s Inside Out 2) will focus on an 11-year-old boy (named Elio, of course) who is inadvertently beamed up into space and is mistaken to be an ambassador for Earth on another planet. The film is directed by Madeline Sharafian (Burrow Sparkshort), Domee Shi (Bao short, Turning Red) and Adrian Molina (co-screenwriter\/co-director of Coco), and produced by Mary Alice Drumm (associate producer of Coco).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/28_years_later\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">28 Years Later<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> June 20, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Danny Boyle<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O\u2019Connell<\/p>\n<p>After releasing one of the zombie genre\u2019s most iconic films in 28 Days Later and then handing the reins to Juan Carlos Fresnadillo for its sequel, 28 Weeks Later, Danny Boyle returns to the director\u2019s chair to direct the third film in the series. Boyle also co-wrote\u00a028 Years Later with original scribe Alex Garland \u2014 even more reason to get excited for this one \u2014 and has assembled a cast that includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/m3gan_20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M3GAN 2.0<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> June 27, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Gerard Johnstone<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Allison Williams, Jenna Davis, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald<\/p>\n<p>Director Gerard Johnstone of M3GAN is slated to return behind the camera for the sci-fi horror film\u2019s sequel. Although plot details are still being kept under wraps, producer James Wan hinted that M3GAN 2.0 will pick up from the end of the first film and explore the consequences of what happens when AI robots connect to devices in people\u2019s homes. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw are confirmed to star as Gemma and Cady again.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/f1_the_movie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">F1 The Movie<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> June 27, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Joseph Kosinski<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Shea Whigham<\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros., Apple Original Films, and Dawn Apollo Entertainment, led by seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, are revving up their engines to transport audiences into the world of F1 racing. The upcoming film features an all-star, hardware-heavy ensemble with the likes of Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, and Tobias Menzies. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for blockbusters like Tron: Legacy and Top Gun: Maverick, the picture follows Pitt as a former racer who is persuaded to come out of retirement to mentor a new driving prodigy (Idris). The film was shot during actual Grand Prix weekends and is being developed with input from the Formula 1 community and its race promoters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JULY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/jurassic_world_rebirth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jurassic World Rebirth<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> July 2, 2025<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong> Gareth Edwards<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Scarlett Johanson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo<\/p>\n<p>The larger-than-life dinosaur phenomenon that is the Jurassic franchise is returning to screens with new life. Though uncovering any plot details has been about as difficult as unearthing dino fossils, the latest installment is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, and it features an all-star ensemble that includes Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. Gareth Edwards of Godzilla (2014) directs, and David Koepp, who penned the original Jurassic Park, returns as a writer on the new film.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/superman_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Superman<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> July 11, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> James Gunn<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nicholas Hoult<\/p>\n<p>DC Studios CEO James Gunn is directing, writing, and producing the latest reboot of Superman, bringing it into the new generation of a connected DC Cinematic Universe. The film will not be an origin story, but will focus on Lois Lane and Clark Kent. To the dismay of many Superman fans, Henry Cavill will not be returning to play the superhero \u2014 instead, David Corenswet will take on the role, playing a younger, more optimistic Superman to counter Cavill\u2019s grittier rendition.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/smurfs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smurfs<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> July 18, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Chris Miller<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Rihanna, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Dan Levy, Nick Kroll, James Corden, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Kurt Russell, John Goodman<\/p>\n<p>The Smurfs are returning to the big screen, this time in musical format. One of several Smurf-inspired feature films in development, this particular renewal of the blue creatures will star Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette. Rihanna is also a producer on the film and announced at CinemaCon 2023 that she will write and perform new original songs for the project. In April of 2024, a vast ensemble cast was announced, including Nick Offerman, Octavia Spencer, Kurt Russell, and more, before the release date was ultimately moved from Valentine\u2019s Day 2025 to a summer opening in July.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/i_know_what_you_did_last_summer_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I Know What You Did Last Summer<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> July 18, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Director: <\/strong>Jennifer Kaytin Robinson\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Jennifer Love Hewitt, Madelyn Cline, Freddie Prince Jr\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot welcomes Julie James back to screens this summer and, like the original, follows friends who are being stalked following a traumatic event from their past. Actors Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prince Jr reunite on set after having starred in the original. The movie also includes newer stars such as Outer Bank\u2019s Madelyn Cline and The Summer I Turned Pretty\u2019s Lola Tung.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_fantastic_four_first_steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> July 25, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Matt Shakman<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn<\/p>\n<p>The Fantastic Four are coming back for a third time, 20 years after the initial theatrical debut of Marvel\u2019s First Family and 10 years after the ill-fated reboot. This iteration joins the MCU as part of the Multiverse Saga, skipping the team\u2019s origin story and setting up future crossover events, potentially into the next Avengers movie. Not much else is known about the film, except the main cast: Pedro Pascal plays Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby plays Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn plays Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays Ben Grimm, while\u00a0WandaVision and\u00a0Monarch: Legacy of Monsters director Matt Shakman takes the helm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUGUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_bad_guys_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Bad Guys 2<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> August 1, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Pierre Perifel<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina, Zazie Beetz<\/p>\n<p>Considering The Bad Guys (2022) saw huge commercial success at the box office and on streaming, it\u2019s no surprise that Dreamworks and Universal are doing a sequel. This time around, the Bad Guys grapple with crime-free life as Good Guys when they are confronted by an all-female squad of criminals who prompt them out of retirement for a final hurrah. Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos), and Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina) will all reprise their roles as the main cast with Pierre Perifel returning to direct and Damon Ramos producing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_naked_gun_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Naked Gun<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><b>Release Date:<\/b> August 1, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Akiva Schaffer<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Liam Neeson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, Pamela Anderson, Danny Huston, Cody Rhodes<\/p>\n<p>The Lonely Island\u2019s Akiva Schaffer brings back the bumbling detective Frank Drebin, originally played by Leslie Nielsen in the classic TV comedy\u00a0Police Squad! and a trio of\u00a0Naked Gun films from the late 1980s to mid-1990s. The man attempting to fill Nielsen\u2019s shoes in the role? None other than Liam Neeson.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/freakier_friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freakier Friday<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> August 8, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Directors:<\/strong> Nisha Ganatra\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Jamie Lee Curtis, Julia Butler, Chad Michael Murray\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The sequel to the iconic 2003 comedy, Freaky Friday, is set to be released this summer. Many cast members are set to reprise their roles, including Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan who will portray the mother daughter duo. Additionally, fans can expect many new faces with the likes of Manny Jacinto and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/weapons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weapons<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> August 8, 2025<br \/><strong>Directors:<\/strong> Zach Cregger<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Pedro Pascal, Renata Reinsve<\/p>\n<p>From the director and producers of the critically acclaimed horror film Barbarian comes its sequel, Weapons. Fans are keen to see how director Zach Cregger follows up his last film, which was a surprise cult favorite that made $45.5 million at the box office. The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal is joined by Welcome to Norway\u2019s Renate Reinsve. Plot and details about this film are undisclosed, but if it\u2019s anything like Barbarian, fans are in for a horrifyingly delightful adventure.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/nobody_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nobody 2<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date: <\/strong>August 15, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong> Timo Tjahjanto\u00a0\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Connie Nielsen, Sharon Stone, Christopher Lloyd\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bob Odenkirk will return as Hutch Mansell, the former assassin who faced off against the criminal underworld after a home invasion. This time around, he just wants some family time on vacation, but he can\u2019t help himself when he uncovers a conspiracy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/caught_stealing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caught Stealing<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> August 29, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Directors:<\/strong> Darren Aronofsky\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Vincent D\u2019Onofrio, Austin Butler, Zo\u00eb Kravitz\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sony announced the release of Caught Stealing to replace the release of Insidious since the latter has been pushed back a year. Set in the 90s, the film is based on Charlie Huston\u2019s book series and follows Hank Tompson (Austin Butler), a former baseball player who is thrust into a world of crime in New York City. Zo\u00eb Kravitz and Bad Bunny star alongside Butler in this film.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_toxic_avenger_2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Toxic Avenger<\/a><br \/>\n            (2023)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> August 29, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Macon Blair<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Peter Dinklage, Taylour Paige, Jacob Tremblay, Elijah Wood, Kevin Bacon<\/p>\n<p>Peter Dinklage stars in this reboot of the classic dark superhero comedy as a lowly janitor who falls into a vat of toxic waste that transforms him into a disfigured mutant and decides to use his powers for good. The film premiered way back in 2023 at Fantastic Fest, but is finally getting a proper theatrical release sometime in 2025.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_roses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Roses<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><strong>Release Date:\u00a0<\/strong>August 29, 2025<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong>\u00a0Jay Roach<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong>\u00a0Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa<\/p>\n<p>The Roses\u00a0is a dark comedy centered around a seemingly perfect couple, Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch), whose relationship is more tenuous than previously imagined due to their contrasting aspirations which lead their careers in two startling different directions. Written by Tony McNamara (Poor Things) and directed by Jay Roach (Bombshell),\u00a0The Roses\u00a0is based on Danny DeVito\u2019s award-winning 1989 adaptation of the novel\u00a0The War of the Roses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_conjuring_last_rites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Conjuring: Last Rites<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> September 5, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong> Michael Chaves\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring: <\/strong>Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ben Hardy\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Conjuring: Last Rites, will be the final chapter that centers paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren. Both Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are set to reprise their roles as the married couple, and they will be joined by a host of new cast members including X Men: Apocalypse\u2019s Ben Hardy and Mia Tomlinson whose roles remain unknown.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/downton_abbey_the_grand_finale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> September 12, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Simon Curtis<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery<\/p>\n<p>Downtown Abbey\u2019s third trip to the big screen follows the Crawley family after the death of the Dowager Countess (Maggie Smith, who sadly passed away in September 2024). We don\u2019t know what the plot of the film is yet, but it\u2019s directed by Simon Curtis, who helmed the previous installment, and most of the series regulars are back, along with some recent additions and new faces.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/spinal_tap_ii_the_end_continues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spinal Tap II: The End Continues<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> September 12, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Rob Reiner<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer<\/p>\n<p>Get ready to turn it back up to 11\u2026 or go beyond it. Rob Reiner returns to direct this sequel to the 1984 cult classic mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, with Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer returning to their roles as members of the iconic titular band 15 years after a hiatus for a grand finale concert.\u00a0Legendary musicians such as Elton John, Paul McCartney, and Garth Brooks are all set to feature in this film.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/a_big_bold_beautiful_journey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Big Bold Beautiful Journey<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> September 19, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Kogonada<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Lily Rabe, Jodie Turner-Smith, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Billy Magnussen<\/p>\n<p>Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell star in this sprawling romantic fantasy about two strangers who embark on a magical journey together. This is the third feature film from director Kogonada (Columbus, After Yang, Pachinko).<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/ella_mccay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ella McCay<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date: <\/strong>September 19, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong> James L. Brooks\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Woody Harrelson, Ayo Edebiri, Jack Lowden\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ella McCay will bring viewers to Rhode Island in this James Brooks film starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Mackey, and Woody Harrelson. This comedy centers on a politician who becomes the Ocean State\u2019s next governor and has to balance her new job and personal life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/one_battle_after_another\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Battle After Another<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/b><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> September 26, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Paul Thomas Anderson<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Wood Harris, Alana Haim, Chase Infiniti<\/p>\n<p>Directed, written, and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle after Another will be his 10th narrative feature and the first to be released in IMAX. The film, which is his most expensive film to date, is reportedly a modern update of the Thomas Pynchon novel Vineland. Not much else is known besides its all-star cast.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Strangers: Chapter 2<\/strong> <b> (2025)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> September 26, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Renny Harlin<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Rachel Shenton, Richard Brake, Madelaine Petsch<\/p>\n<p>When The Strangers: Chapter 1 was filmed, two sequels were also filmed concurrently to complete a new standalone trilogy. While Lionsgate originally intended to release Saw XI in 2025, they\u2019ve opted instead to bring us the second installment of the new Strangers franchise, which sees the return of Madelaine Petchs\u2019s Maya.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/michael\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> October 3, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Antoine Fuqua<br \/><b>Starring: <\/b>Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Laura Harrier, Larenz Tate<\/p>\n<p>Take out your red leather jackets and sequin-covered gloves and prepare to moonwalk into theaters and witness Antoine Fuqua\u2019s Michael. Detailing the life of the man, myth, and music legend Michael Jackson (Jaafar Jackson), this biopic invites viewers to witness the personal woes that came along with the global success of the late hitmaker. With performances from Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Laura Harrier, and Larenz Tate, the story of the King of Pop is slated to grace big screens in mid-April 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/animal_friends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animal Friends<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> October 10, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Peter Atencio<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Ryan Reynolds, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaughn, Dan Levy, Addison Rae<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t know much about the plot of this film, but we do know that it\u2019s directed by Peter Atencio (Keanu, The Machine) and it\u2019s a live-action\/animated hybrid starring the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Aubrey Plaza, and Jason Momoa, among others. There are also presumably going to be animated animals involved, but we don\u2019t yet know who will appear as themselves in the film, and who will be voicing animated characters.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/after_the_hunt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">After the Hunt<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> October 10, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong> Luca Guadagnino\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring: <\/strong>Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The critically acclaimed director of Challengers and Call Me by Your Name, Luca Guadagnino\u2019s highly anticipated release After the Hunt unfolds the story of Alma Olsson (Roberts), a professor at Yale who is on her way to becoming tenured. Like Guadagnino\u2019s other works, this film explores the complexities of human relationships.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/tron_ares\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRON: Ares<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> October 10, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Joachim R\u00f8nning<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Cameron Monaghan, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, Jodie-Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Bridges<\/p>\n<p>What happens when the lines are blurred between the grid and the real world? In this new installment of the iconic sci-fi series, Ares (Jared Leto) plays a highly sophisticated A.I. computer program that crosses over into the human world on a dangerous mission. Though many plot details are still unknown, the setting seems to focus mostly on the real world rather than the grid that fans remember from Tron and Tron: Legacy. Though the cast is mostly comprised of new characters, it has been announced that Jeff Bridges will appear in the film, though we don\u2019t know if he will be portraying Kevin Flynn or Clu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-250920 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Most_Anticipated_2025-Black_Phone.jpg\" alt=\"Ethan Hawke in The Black Phone (2021)\" width=\"700\" height=\"380\"  \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"display: block;\" class=\"media-credit image-text\">(Photo by \u00a9Universal Pictures)<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/black_phone_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Phone 2<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> October 17, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Scott Derrickson<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, Miguel Mora<\/p>\n<p>The original cast of the hit 2022 horror thriller film The Black Phone will star again in the sequel. The plot is still under wraps, but the first movie tells the story of Finney Shaw (Mason Thames), a young boy abducted by the \u201cRaggedy Man\u201d (Ethan Hawke), a sinister serial killer. Locked in a soundproof basement, Finney discovers an old, disconnected telephone that allows him to communicate with the spirits of Raggedy Man\u2019s previous victims. Finney must rely on their guidance to outsmart his captor and escape before becoming the next victim. The Black Phone 2 is the ninth feature collaboration between Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum, who is producing the film, and Hawke.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/good_fortune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Fortune<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> October 17, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Directors:<\/strong> Aziz Ansari\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, Seth Rogen\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Aziz Ansari, known for Parks and Recreation and Master of None, has a new comedy on the horizon. The latest film follows the story of an angel who inhabits the body of a man\u2019s boss to teach him a lesson. Cast members include Sandra Oh, Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves as Ansari himself who will also serve as a producer on the film.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/mortal_kombat_ii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mortal Kombat II<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> October 24, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Simon McQuoid<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Hiroyuki Sanada, Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Karl Urban, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks<\/p>\n<p>The 2021 reboot of the video game adaptation Mortal Kombat wasn\u2019t a huge hit with critics, but it earned enough of a following that it has now spawned a sequel. Lewis Tan (Cole Young), Jessica McNamee (Sonya), Mehcad Brooks (Jax), and Shogun co-stars Hiroyuki Sanada (Scorpion) and Tadanobu Asano (Raiden) all return to reprise their roles from the first film, while Karl Urban joins the cast as Johnny Cage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/frankenstein_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frankenstein<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> November 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Guillermo del Toro<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac<\/p>\n<p>Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro finally gets to bring his long-gestating passion project to the big screen. His version of the classic Mary Shelley novel follows Victor Frankenstein as he pieces together and brings a monster to life. While other important details have not yet been revealed, del Toro originally stated he wanted to create a proper \u201cMiltonian tragedy\u201d out of the story, and with his horror pedigree, this feels like a perfect fit.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/bugonia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bugonia<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> November 7, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Yorgos Lanthimos<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons<\/p>\n<p>Emma Stone reunites with Academy Award-winning director Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) and her Kinds of Kindness co-star Jesse Plemons in this fast-paced film that follows a high-profile CEO (Stone) who is abducted by conspiracy theorists who believe she is an alien destined to destroy the planet.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/predators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Predators<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> November 7, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Dan Trachtenberg<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Elle Fanning<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t know a whole lot about the next installment of the\u00a0Predator franchise except that it\u2019ll be directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who also helmed the last installment, 2022\u2019s well-received Prey, and stars Elle Fanning. Disney added it to the 2025 release calendar to take the place of Marvel\u2019s\u00a0Blade reboot.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_running_man_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Running Man<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> November 7, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Edgar Wright<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Glen Powell, Katy O\u2019Brian, Karl Glusman<\/p>\n<p>Edgar Wright brings us a new adaptation of the Stephen King sci-fi novel, which first made it onto the big screen in the form of an Arnold Schwarzenegger action extravaganza in 1987. Wright has pledged to make his film more faithful to the original story, as the Schwarzenegger film only took loose inspiration from it, and he\u2019s employed the talents of rising star Glen Powell and Katy O\u2019Brian (The Mandalorian,\u00a0Love Lies Bleeding), who appeared alongside Powell in\u00a0Twisters.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/now_you_see_me_now_you_dont_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Now You See Me: Now You Don&#8217;t<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> November 14, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Ruben Fleischer<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Morgan Freeman, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, Rosamund Pike<\/p>\n<p>Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco are set to reprise their roles as thieving illusionists in a third addition to the Now You See Me franchise, alongside Morgan Freeman. Not much is known about the plot of the newest film, but if past entries are any indication, audiences can expect a whole lot of magic, robbery, and making a run for it. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the Lionsgate film will see a mid-November 2025 release.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-250923 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Most_Anticipated_2025-Wicked.jpg\" alt=\"Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Wicked (2024)\" width=\"700\" height=\"380\"  \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"display: block;\" class=\"media-credit image-text\">(Photo by \u00a9Universal Pictures)<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/wicked_for_good\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wicked: For Good<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> November 21, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Jon M. Chu<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Keala Settle<\/p>\n<p>Fans of the classic The Wizard of Oz and the hit Broadway musical spinoff Wicked won\u2019t have to wait long for the conclusion of its film adaptation. Closely following the 2024 theatrical release of Wicked: Part One, Part Two wraps up the story that follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) as she navigates her identity as the \u201cWicked Witch of the West\u201d while facing Glinda (Ariana Grande), the Good Witch of the North. According to producer Marc Platt, splitting the film into two parts allowed for the inclusion of the entire musical soundtrack.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/zootopia_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zootopia 2<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> November 26, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Jared Bush, Byron Howard<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Jason Bateman, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster<\/p>\n<p>The sequel to Zootopia follows detectives Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) as they find themselves on the trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives and turns the city upside down, forcing Judy and Nick to go undercover to crack the case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DECEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Five Nights at Freddy\u2019s 2 (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> December 5, 2025<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong> Emma Tammi<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Elizabeth Lail, Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard, Piper Rubio<\/p>\n<p>Come one, come all: Freddy Fazbear\u2019s Pizza is reopening its doors for a Five Nights at Freddy\u2019s sequel. Based on the titular superhit video game, and following the trend of video game movies, the hauntingly familiar animatronics are reawakening for their second round of frights. The first installment raked in upwards of $80 million in its box office run and saw record numbers on Peacock during its streaming release for Blumhouse \u2014 all despite poor reviews \u2014 making a second film a no-brainer for the studio.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/wake_up_dead_man_a_knives_out_mystery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> December 12, 2025<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong> Rian Johnson\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Cailee Spaeny, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Knives Out franchise welcomes a new mystery, starring Daniel Craig as the famous detective Benoit Blanc. While not much is known about the plot, this film has been titled as the detective\u2019s most dangerous case yet. The film will also feature new faces, including Josh O\u2019Connor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/avatar_fire_and_ash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avatar: Fire and Ash<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> December 19, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> James Cameron<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, David Thewlis, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, Michelle Yeoh, Oona Chaplin<\/p>\n<p>The third film of the Avatar franchise brings audiences back to Pandora and the Na\u2019vi, this time with new biomes and new clans. The \u201cAsh People\u201d will represent fire and depict Na\u2019vi who are not as kind as those we\u2019ve seen before. New additions to the cast include Michelle Yeoh, playing human scientist Dr. Karina Mogue, and Oona Chaplin, playing the villain Na\u2019vi Varang. Avatar 3 follows on the heels of the box office juggernaut Avatar: The Way of Water, and the first act of the fourth film has also already been shot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> December 19, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Derek Drymon<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Brian Doyle-Murray, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Mr. Lawrence, Carolyn Lawrence<\/p>\n<p>SpongeBob SquarePants and friends are coming back to the big screen. The fourth movie centers on SpongeBob\u2019s adventures in the deep sea, facing the ghost of the Flying Dutchman. The original SpongeBob SquarePants TV series has been running since 1999 and is currently in its 14th season.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_housemaid_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Housemaid<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> December 25, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Paul Feig<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone<\/p>\n<p>Paul Feig\u2019s latest film is a psychological thriller based on the 2022 novel of the same name by Freida McFadden. Sydney Sweeney stars as a struggling woman who finds work as a housemaid for an affluent couple (Amanda Seyfried and It Ends with Us\u2019 Brandon Sklenar), only to discover her new employers may harbor some dark secrets. In other words, perfect Christmas Day viewing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/marty_supreme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marty Supreme<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> December 25, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Director: <\/strong>Josh Safdie\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet, Odessa A\u2019zion, Gwyneth Paltrow\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Josh Safdie\u2019s sports drama stars Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet as Marty Reisman, the renowned Table Tennis player who, at 22, won five bronze medals at the World Table Tennis Championships. Aside from his successful career, Reisman faced numerous tribulations throughout his life. Along will Chalamet, Odessa A\u2019zion and Gwyneth Paltrow bring this story to life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/anaconda_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anaconda<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> December 25, 2025\u00a0<br \/><strong>Director:<\/strong> Tom Gormican\u00a0<br \/><strong>Starring:<\/strong> Steve Zahn, Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Daniela Melchior, Thandiwe Newton, Selton Mello<\/p>\n<p>The giant man-eating snake returns to screens in this cheeky update of the 1997 film that starred Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube. While the original was a horror movie, the 2025 version will flip the story on its head to retell it as a comedy while still honoring its horror roots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TBD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Dirty Dancing 2 (2025)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Release Date:<\/b> Summer, 2025<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Jonathan Levine<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Jennifer Grey<\/p>\n<p>After almost 40 years, Dirty Dancing is finally getting a sequel. Although details about the plot, title, and release date are still up in the air, we know Jennifer Grey is returning as Baby Houseman, and Lionsgate is working to include as many original cast members as possible. This film will honor the late Patrick Swayze, not by recasting his character Johnny Castle, but rather by incorporating Johnny into the story.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"apple-news-link-wrap movie\">\n            <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/in_the_grey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In The Grey<\/a><br \/>\n            (2025)<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> TBD<br \/><b>Director:<\/b> Guy Ritchie<br \/><b>Starring:<\/b> Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, Eiza Gonzalez, Rosamund Pike, Fisher Stevens<\/p>\n<p>Jake Gyllenhaal, hot off Prime Video\u2019s Road House, repurposes the tough-guy attitude in a new action thriller directed by Guy Ritchie. Gyllenhall previously starred in Ritchie\u2019s war thriller, Guy Ritchie\u2019s The Covenant, and will team up with Henry Cavill and Eiza Gonzalez, who reunite after Ritchie\u2019s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Together, the three form a gang of badasses determined to rescue billions stolen from them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/editorial.rottentomatoes.com\/article\/the-most-anticipated-movies-of-2025\/2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January \u2013 April<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thumbnail images by \u00a9Marvel Studios, Geoffrey Short\/\u00a9Universal Pictures, @jamesgunn<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apple.news\/Tey6JRlfvQ4mnS2lJ9pyV7w?subscribe=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>On an Apple device? 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