What Hollywood has in store for us: Big movies coming in 2025
As the dust from the holidays settles, we’re beginning to see what Hollywood has in store for us in 2025. Here’s a quick look at some big new movies this year (dates and titles are subject to change):
“Wolf Man” – A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable. This is a new take on the classic monster that first appeared in 1941’s “The Wolf Man.” (Jan. 17)
“Captain America: Brave New World” – Cap’s back but different! This is the first Captain America movie since Chris Evan’s departure, and the first with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) donning the stars and stripes suit. He finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must protect the president (Harrison Ford), who also happens to be the Red Hulk. Multi-tasking! (Feb. 14)
“Paddington in Peru” – The third film in the series has Paddington returning to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey. (Feb. 14)
“Mickey 17” – Director Bong Joon Ho follows up his Oscar winning “Parasite” with this sci-fi tale that follows Mickey 17 (Robert Pattinson), known as an “expendable,” who goes on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet. (March 7)
“Snow White” – This live-action version of the 1937 Disney classic is finally coming to theaters after its original release was postponed due to the strike. Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) stars as Snow White and Gal Gadot (“Wonder Woman”) is the Evil Queen. (March 21)
“Thunderbolts*” – From the Marvel cannon comes this tale of a group of supervillains recruited to work for the U.S. government. This stars Florence Pugh as Black Widow/Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov and Lewis Pullman as Robert Reynolds. (May 2)
“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” – There they go throwing that “final” word around like it means anything, as Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt, who goes on his “last” mission in a race against time to save the world from evil AI. Wait – there’s evil AI? (May 23)
“Karate Kid: Legends” – Franchise stars Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han return with a new student played by Ben Wang. Daniel and Mr. Han will have to team up but find themselves reconciling their different teaching styles. (May 30)
“Ballerina” – This “John Wick” spinoff stars Ana de Armas as an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma, so it looks to be super stabby. Keanu Reeves will return as John Wick, joined by Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne and Ian McShane. (June 6)
“28 Years Later” – This third film in the series follows a group of survivors who live on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell star, with Cillian Murphy reprising his role from the first film nearly a decade later. (June 20)
“Jurassic World Rebirth” – The newest addition in the “Jurassic” franchise stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, and takes place five years after “Jurassic World Dominion.” After the planet’s ecology has become unlivable for dinosaurs, an intrepid team races to find DNA samples from three massive creatures. (July 2)
“Superman” – James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) directs this new take on the classic character, here played by David Corenswet (Netflix’s “Hollywood”). The plot follows Superman as he undergoes a journey to reconcile his heritage with how he was brought up in the human world. Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane, while Nicholas Hoult will play Lex Luthor. (July 11)
“Freakier Friday” – It’s true! Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are reuniting for this sequel to the 2003 comedy “Freaky Friday” as mother and daughter. This time, they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, and discover that lightning might strike twice. (Aug. 8)
“The Bride” – Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal directs this new take on the Frankenstein story, set in 1930s Chicago. Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening and Peter Sarsgaard star. (Sept. 26)
“Michael” – Biopic about Michael Jackson, the self-appointed “King of Pop.” Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day”) directs Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew) as the superstar while Colman Domingo will play Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson’s father.
“Tron Ares” – Fifteen years after “Tron Legacy,” which was a sequel to 1982’s “Tron,” this sequel stars Jared Leto as a digital programmer challenged to join the real world. Jeff Bridges returns and Evan Peters also stars. (Oct. 10)
“Bugonia” – Wildly adventurous director Yorgos Lanthimos (“The Lobster,” “Poor Things”) delivers this tale about two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying Earth. Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone star. (Nov. 7)
“The Running Man” – Edgar Wright (“Baby Driver”) directs this new take on the Stephen King novel that was turned into a 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie. Glen Powell (“Hit Man”) will join Josh Brolin for the dystopian thriller set in the “future” of 2025. (Nov. 7)
“Wicked: For Good” – Fans will be able to return to Oz for the second half of the tale adapted from the smash Broadway musical. The returning cast includes Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum and more. (Nov. 21)
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” – Director James Cameron returns with this third of five planned “Avatar” movies that started with the blockbuster original in 2009. Returning cast members include Sam Worthington Zoe Saldana, Kate Winslet and Sigourney Weaver. Plot details are being kept tightly wrapped, but Cameron did say that he “wants to show the Na’vi from another angle because, so far, I have only shown their good sides.” (Dec. 19)