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!
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)
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)
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.
Wish You Were Here
Julia Stiles makes her directorial debut in a brilliantly warm and romantic film based on the bestselling novel, Wish You Were Here. Isabelle Fuhrman, Mena Massoud,... Read the Plot
'Alarum' (1/17)
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.
Alarum
After the CIA discovers the whereabouts of two rogue spies, who have not only gone off-grid but have become husband and wife, all hell is unleashed on their winter... Read the Plot
'Presence' (1/17)
A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they’re not alone.
Presence
A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they’re not alone. Read the Plot
'Wolf Man' (1/17)
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.
Wolf Man
With his marriage fraying, Blake persuades his wife Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit his remote childhood home in rural Oregon. As they arrive at... Read the Plot
'Back in Action' (1/17)
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.
Back in Action
Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily and Matt are pulled back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown. Read the Plot
'Flight Risk' (1/24)
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.
Flight Risk
A pilot transports an Air Marshal accompanying a fugitive to trial. As they go across the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested as not everyone on... Read the Plot
'Star Trek: Section 31' (1/24)
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.
Star Trek: Section 31
Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past. Read the Plot
'You're Cordially Invited' (1/30)
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)
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.
Like Father Like Son
Eli 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... Read the Plot
February:
'Love Hurts' (2/7)
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.
Love Hurts
A realtor is pulled back into the life he left behind after his former partner-in-crime resurfaces with an ominous message. With his crime-lord brother also on his... Read the Plot
'Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy' (2/13)
Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), now in her early fifties, navigates the challenges of modern life while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Now a widowed mother of two in her fifties, Bridget Jones feels lost in the world of app-based dating. However, romance unexpectedly sparks with her son’s science... Read the Plot
'Captain America: Brave New World ' (2/14)
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.
Captain America: Brave New World
After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a... Read the Plot
'Paddington in Peru' (2/14)
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.
Paddington in Peru
Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues... Read the Plot
'The Gorge' (2/14)
Two highly trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts across a vast and very secret gorge.
The Gorge
Two highly trained operatives are appointed to posts across a vast and very secret gorge. Read the Plot
'The Monkey' (2/21)
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.
The Monkey
When twin brothers Hal and Bill discover their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start occurring all around them. Read the Plot
'Cleaner' (2/21)
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.
Cleaner
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... Read the Plot
'Old Guy' (2/21)
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.
Old Guy
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... Read the Plot
'Uppercut' (2/28)
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.
Uppercut
Golden Globe® winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossmann star in an electrifying film about Toni, a determined female boxer, trying to break down barriers as she redefines... Read the Plot
March:
'Black Bag' (3/14)
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.
Black Bag
From Director Steven Soderbergh, BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is... Read the Plot
'The Electric State' (3/14)
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.
The Electric State
In a retro-futuristic past, orphaned teenager Michelle traverses the American West with an eccentric drifter and a sweet but mysterious robot in search of her younger... Read the Plot
'Snow White' (3/21)
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.
Snow White
“Disney’s Snow White,” a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, opens exclusively in theaters March 21, 2025. Starring Rachel Zegler (“West... Read the Plot
April:
'A Minecraft Movie' (4/4)
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.
A Minecraft Movie
Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland... Read the Plot
'The Amateur' (4/11)
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.
The Amateur
After his life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a brilliant but introverted CIA decoder takes matters into his own hands... Read the Plot
'Mickey 17 ' (4/18)
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.
Mickey 17
Mickey Barnes 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. Read the Plot
'The Accountant 2' (4/26)
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.
The Accountant 2
When Medina's former boss is killed by unknown assassins, she's forced to contact Christian to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but highly lethal... Read the Plot
May:
'Thunderbolts*' (5/2)
An irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) alongside the MCU’s least anticipated band of misfits.
Thunderbolts*
An irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova alongside the MCU’s least anticipated band of misfits. Read the Plot
'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' (5/23)
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.
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
After escaping a calamitous train crash, Ethan realizes The Entity is stashed aboard an old Russian submarine, but a foe from his past named Gabriel is also on the... Read the Plot
'Lilo & Stitch' (5/23)
The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
Lilo & Stitch
The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Read the Plot
'Karate Kid Legends' (5/30)
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.
Karate Kid: Legends
In Karate Kid: Legends, 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... Read the Plot
June:
'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina ' (6/6)
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.
Ballerina
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... Read the Plot
'How to Train Your Dragon' (6/13)
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.
How to Train Your Dragon
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends... Read the Plot
'28 Years Later' (6/20)
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.
28 Years Later
Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new story set in the world... Read the Plot
'F1' (6/27)
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.
F1
Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at... Read the Plot
July:
'Jurassic World Rebirth' (7/2)
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.
Jurassic World Movie
Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operations expert Zora Bennett is contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure... Read the Plot
'Superman' (7/11)
Superman (David Corenswet), a cub reporter in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Superman
Superman, a cub reporter in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent. Read the Plot
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' (7/25)
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)
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.
The Bad Guys 2
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... Read the Plot
'Freakier Friday' (8/8)
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.
Freakier Friday
Years after Tess and Anna 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... Read the Plot
'Nobody 2' (8/15)
Sequel to 'Nobody' (2021). Plot TBA.
September:
'Downton Abbey 3' (9/12)
Plot details under wraps.
'The Bride!' (9/26)
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.
The Bride
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... Read the Plot
October:
'Michael' (10/3)
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.
Michael
An in-depth portrayal of Michael Jackson, a complicated man, who became the King of Pop. The biopic will bring to life Jackson’s most iconic performances as it... Read the Plot
'Tron Ares' (10/10)
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.
TRON: Ares
A highly sophisticated Program called Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I.... Read the Plot
'Black Phone 2' (10/17)
Sequel to 'The Black Phone'.
'Mortal Kombat 2' (10/24)
A sequel to the 2021 film 'Mortal Kombat'.
November:
'Predator: Badlands' (11/7)
A new installment in the 'Predator' franchise. Premise TBA. Said to be set sometime in the future.
Predator: Badlands
A new installment in the "Predator" franchise. Premise TBA. Said to be set sometime in the future. Read the Plot
'Now You See Me 3' (12/14)
A third installment of the 'Now You See Me' franchise. Plot TBA.
Now You See Me 3
A third installment of the 'Now You See Me' franchise. Plot TBA. Read the Plot
'Wicked: For Good' (11/21)
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.
Wicked: For Good
With the Wizard and the entirety of Oz framing her as wicked, Elphaba’s righteous crusade comes into conflict with Glinda’s struggle for power. As a mysterious... Read the Plot
'Zootopia 2' (11/26)
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.
Zootopia 2
Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside... Read the Plot
December:
'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' (12/5)
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Read the Plot
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' (12/19)
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.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent... Read the Plot