July is here, and it's bringing with it a slew of exciting upcoming movies! Not only is James Gunn's Superman finally on the big screen (read our Superman review for more information on that gem), but the first Marvel Phase 6 movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is also here. But while this month is superhero mania, it's also just the beginning of a stacked calendar.
Between all the franchise flicks, there's animated fun, and some horror sprinkled into the mix for good measure. In fact, 2025 is just a busy year for cinema in general, so it's easy to get overwhelmed. So, to make your lives easier, we've rounded up the biggest releases still set to come. Keep in mind that our round-up below doesn't have every upcoming movie on the way. For a full list of new films, you can head over to our 2025 movie releases page. Here we are only talking about the big dogs (such as Predator: Badlands and Avatar: Fire and Ash) and are offering extra information on their plots and development as well.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your popcorn and get ready to purchase some movie tickets as you scroll on down for everything you need to know about the most exciting upcoming movies in 2025 and beyond. When you're done, check out our roundup of the best new TV shows for the small screen.
The Naked Gun
Release date: August 1, 2025
The new Naked Gun movie is technically the fourth film in the beloved comedy franchise and looks downright hilarious. If you aren't familiar with these films, they are spoofs poking fun at police and crime movies. All the movies have been previously led by the late Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Frank Drebin; however, in this 2025 outing, Liam Neeson is set to play his son, Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser also star.
The Toxic Avenger
Release date: August 29, 2025
Macon Blair's long-awaited Toxic Avenger remake is finally hitting theaters after first premiering at Fantastic Fest back in 2023. The pic starts Peter Dinklage as Toxie, a janitor who turns into a goopy superhero after a freak accident. The cast includes Elijah Wood, Kevin Bacon, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Paige.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Release date: September 5, 2025
The Conjuring franchise is coming to an end, but of course, it's going out with a bang. The final installment sees Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) Warren take on the case of a lifetime - which more or less forces them into retirement. Directed by Michael Chaves, the cast includes Mia Tomlinson, Taissa Farmiga, Shannon Kook, and Ben Hardy.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Release date: September 12, 2025
Demon Slayer is one of the best anime series of all time, so the first movie kicking off its final saga is a big deal, to say the least. Demon Slayer Infinity Castle will see Tanjiro's final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and the rest of his high-ranking demons. Still desperate to cure his demon sister Nezuko, while Muzan is equally desperate to grab her new powers to survive sunlight, the climax promises to be amazing. The film was recently released in Japan, and is already breaking records, which is a great sign for us come September.
TRON: Ares
Release date: October 10, 2025
It's been years, however, we're finally getting a new Tron movie. TRON: Ares. TRON: Ares is the sequel the 2010 movie Legacy and will see an AI come into the real world for the first time in the series history. Jared Leto is set to star as the titular AI and Jeff Bridges will be returning to reprise his iconic role as Kevin Flynn. This has been a long time coming, so we're very excited for this one. Stay tuned as we learn more plot details.
Mortal Kombat 2
Release date: October 24, 2025
Mortal Kombat is one of the best video game franchises ever made, and one of the most exciting upcoming video games movies of the year. Mortal Kombat 2 is directed by Simon McQuoid, and filming officially wrapped last year in January. While we don’t much about the upcoming story, we do know that the cast is stacked with A-listers. Karl Urban is on board as Johnny Cage, Tati Gabrielle is cast as Jade, and Hiroyuki Sanada will be Scorpion.
Predator: Badlands
Release date: November 7, 2025
Prey director Dan Trachtenberg returns for another installment in the Predator franchise – but, unlike the critically acclaimed 2022 prequel, Predator: Badlands is set in the future. Elle Fanning stars as Thia, a Weyland-Yutani android, while Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi plays a young Predator. Per the film's official synopsis, he is "outcast from his clan" but "finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary."
As suggested by that logline, the movie's first trailer confirms that unlike previous installments in the Predator franchise, Badlands will make the titular aliens the focus of the story rather than the adversary coming up against a human hero. Bring it on.
Wicked: For Good
Release date: November 21, 2025
The second and final part in Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the iconic musical Wicked arrives at the end of this year. Titled Wicked: For Good, after one of the movie's most anticipated songs, it will pick up in the aftermath of the first film. If you'll recall, this saw Elphaba on the run after refusing to bend to the will of the Wizard. Expect more songs, seriously emotional moments, and some neat twists in the second half.
Frankenstein
Release date: November 2025
A new adaptation of Mary Shelley's beloved classic Frankenstein arrives in 2025, and it's helmed by the master of gothic storytelling Guillermo del Toro. It's set to follow the classic story of Victor Frankenstein bringing the dead back to life in the form of a horrific creature, but we can't wait to see this new twist. Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi is Frankenstein's monster in the upcoming movie, which also stars Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and Ralph Ineson.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Release Date: December 5, 2025
The sequel to the hit PG-13 horror adaptation of the massively popular video game series sees the return of Josh Hutcherson's Mike and Elizabeth Lail's Vanessa - but also features a pretty cool Scream reunion what with Matthew Lillard returning as supervillain William Afton and Skeet Ulrich joining the cast as a brand new character. Per the official tagline, "Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there are no second chances."
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Release date: December 12, 2025
The third installment in Netflix's hit Knives Out franchise arrives in 2025 with Wake Up Dead Man. Written and directed by Rian Johnson, the movie follows the same convention as the first two with a rotating cast revolving around Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc. The new outing is just as star-studded too with Josh O'Connor and Josh Brolin playing priests and Mila Kunis playing a police officer. The rest of the cast features Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, and Cailee Spaeny. There's no release date yet, but we know it arrives at some point in 2025.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Release date: December 19, 2025
It feels like it's been too long since we had a new Avatar movie, but thankfully James Cameron's epic fantasy world returns in 2025. The third installment, titled Avatar: Fire and Ash, focuses on a new clan, the volcano-dwelling "Ash People". Most of the major stars return, including Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri, Sigourney Weaver as Kiri, and Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch. A lot is still up in the air about what the movie will focus on, but it's certain it will be visually stunning.
For more on what's to come, check out our guide to all the new anime and all the upcoming Star Wars movies heading your way soon.
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