The most exciting upcoming movies releasing in the next few months include highly anticipated sci-fi sequels, adaptations of beloved books, and independent gems that might take the box office by storm. If you want to keep track of everything coming to the big screen until the end of the year, keep reading for our guide on all upcoming movies that should be on your radar right now.
From new sequels from popular franchises like Predator and Avatar to some of the best upcoming horror movies in 2025, this list rounds up the releases that will rival the titles we've already enjoyed this year. That includes big-budget blockbusters (Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth, Fantastic Four), horror gems (Sinners, Weapons), and charming rom-coms (Materialists), and newly released outings such as Tron: Ares and Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc .
So let's get into all the rest of the stellar flicks still on their way before we enter 2026, with our complete guide to the most exciting upcoming movies in 2025. It is important to note that our round-up below doesn't include every upcoming movie, only the best – for a full list of new films, you can head over to our 2025 movie releases page.
Upcoming movies in 2025
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Release date: October 24, 2025
2025 truly is a massive year for anime fans. Following on from the success of Demon Slayer's latest movie (Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle), we now have a new Chainsaw Man movie out now in cinemas. Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc brings Denji and his demon abilities to the big screen as he is thrown into a new conflict after meeting Reze, a mysterious girl who works in a café. Chainsaw Man is gory, fun, and one of the best new anime out there. Personally, we can't recommend watching this one enough.
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.
The Running Man
Release date: November 14, 2025
Glenn Powell stars in this upcoming Stephen King movie, helmed by Edgar Wright. The first trailer offered a glimpse at the star-studded production, and now we want to see more! The story follows working-class Ben Richards after he is convinced by ruthless producer Dan Killian (played by Josh Brolin) to enter a deadly game. Desperate to save his sick daughter, Ben uses his instincts and grit in the game, turning him into an unexpected fan favorite – and a threat to the entire system.
Now You See Me: Now You Don't
Release date: November 14, 2025
Do you like magic? Well, if the answer is yes, you'll want to make sure you have November 14 clear for a cinema trip. Now You See Me: Now You Don't is the third film in the Now You See Me franchise that follows a bunch of magicians pulling off massive heists. You know, taking the phrase "sleight of hand" to a whole new level. This time around, the crew is going after the world's largest queen diamond, and their marks are a big crime syndicate...what could go wrong?
Sisu: Road to Revenge
Release date: November 21, 2025
Surprise breakout action hit Sisu is coming back for a sequel this year, with actor Jorma Tommila reprising his role as silent assassin Aatami Korpi. Judging by the blood-soaked first trailer, we can expect the same amount of brutality. Written and directed by Jalmari Helander, who wrote and directed the original film, Sisu: Road to Revenge sees the hero going against the Red Army of the USSR and the officer responsible for the deaths of his family.
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.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Release date: November 26, 2025 (cinemas)/December 12, 2025 (Netflix)
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.
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."
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution
Release date: December 5, 2025
If you can't wait to see Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, this new compilation movie offers a first look at the new episodes one month early. Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution combines a recap of the previous season's Shibuya Incident arc with the first two episodes of season 3, and it's arriving in US theaters on December 5. The next chapter, which adapts The Culling Game arc from the manga, will focus on Kenjaku's brutal tournament, where the stakes are higher than ever.
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.
Anaconda
Release date: December 25, 2025
Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in Anaconda, a comedy which, in a way, pays homage to the 1997 movie of the same name, starring Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube. The new Anaconda follows two childhood best friends as they hit a midlife crisis and decide to head out into the Amazon to remake their favorite movie. However, the snake they rented is killed while filming, so the team decides to venture deeper into the jungle to find a bigger snake... A terrible, terrible idea.
Upcoming movies in 2026
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Release date: January 16, 2026
Love zombies, well, so do we, and 2026 is kicking off with one of the most exciting new movies featuring the undead. Following on from the events of 28 Years Later, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple will be the next outing in the iconic franchise. Currently, we don't know a lot about the plot just yet; however, a new trailer has been released, and we can tell you that the flick looks action-packed.
Return to Silent Hill
Release date: January 23, 2026
Personally, I love playing the best Silent Hill games, however, a lot of the past Silent Hill movies haven't managed to blow me away. But maybe Return to Silent Hill can change my mind about on-screen adaptations for one of my favorite games. Following Silent Hill 2's story around James coming to the titular town after receiving a letter, the upcoming horror movie is going for psychological thrills. Hopefully, we get to see Pyramid Head as well.
Scream 7
Release date: February 27, 2026
Scream 7 has had a very bumpy road; however, it's finally coming out in early 2026. While we won't see a lot of the main cast featured in Scream 5 or Scream 6, we do know that legacy stars Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox are returning. Kevin Williamson, who also worked on the original Scream, Scream 3, Scream 4, and executive-produced the last two movies in the franchise, is also directing. So we have high hopes that the new slasher will be a good one, folks.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Release date: April 3, 2026
Announced during a 2025 Nintendo Direct live stream, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the upcoming animated sequel to the 2023 The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and we are very excited to see this one. Not only is it adapting one of the best Mario games ever made, but the A-list main cast from the first flick is returning as well. Hopefully, we get a trailer soon, but for now, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is top of our list for our most anticipated upcoming video game movies releasing in 2026.
Mortal Kombat 2
Release date: May 8, 2026
The sequel to the 2021 movie, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 is an upcoming movie based on the iconic fighting video game franchise of the same name. The film has had a few release date changes, having originally been slated for 2025 before being moved to May 15, 2026, and then pushed up slightly to May 8. However, if you love grand action set pieces, you'll probably still be excited about catching this one on the big screen.
The Mandalorian & Grogu
Release date: May 22, 2026
It's been a while since we got a new Star Wars movie, however, 2026 is here to answer all you young Jedi's prayers. The Mandalorian & Grogu follows Din Djarin and Grogu being enlisted by the New Republic to deal with some warlords who are looking to take advantage of the uncertainty following the fall of the Galactic Empire. We've been waiting for this film since 2024, so yeah, 2026 can't come soon enough.
Supergirl
Release date: June 16, 2026
The new DCU timeline is now in full swing following the release of James Gunn's Superman in 2025, and the next big film in the DCU: Chapter One plan is none other than Supergirl. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the upcoming movie features Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, who decides to celebrate her 21st birthday by travelling across the galaxy with her dog Krypto. Obviously, her plans go wrong in some kind of way, though, so don't expect a fun superhero road trip movie without any fights.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Release date: July 31, 2026
Marvel Phase 6 is officially underway, and before we get into the first new Avengers movie, our favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will be swinging onto the big screen. Spider-Man: Brand New Day will see Tom Holland return as Peter Parker. Currently, we don't know the plot for this one; however, we are pretty certain it will give us some cliffhangers to keep us hooked until Avengers: Doomsday comes out later in the year. Stay tuned for updates!
Avengers: Doomsday
Release date: December 18, 2026
Avengers: Doomsday is the first out of the two planned Avengers movies that are pretty much Marvel Phase 6's big ticket items. Doctor Doom is the new big bad, and he is being played by none other than Tony Stark actor Robert Downey Jr. Currently, the plot is being kept under wraps, but we do know that it will have a stacked cast. As more details come our way, we'll keep you posted. But regardless, Marvel fans will want to mark their calendars for this new film.
Dune: Part Three
Release date: December 18, 2026
The final part of Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic is releasing at the end of 2026, and we couldn't be more excited about it. Dune: Part Three will bring us back to the grand space opera and see Paul Atreides return. Currently, we aren't 100% sure how Villeneuve plans to adapt the next part of Herbert's novel since there is a 12-year gap from the events of Dune: Part Two to deal with. Hopefully, we get a trailer soon so we have a clearer idea.
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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