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
January \u2013 August<\/a><\/p>\n SEPTEMBER<\/p>\n \n The Conjuring: Last Rites<\/a> Release Date: September 5, 2025\u00a0 The Conjuring: Last Rites<\/a>, 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<\/a>\u2019s Ben Hardy and Mia Tomlinson whose roles remain unknown.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale<\/a> Release Date: September 12, 2025 Downtown Abbey<\/a>\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 \n Spinal Tap II: The End Continues<\/a> Release Date: September 12, 2025 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<\/a>, 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>\n \n The Long Walk<\/a> Release Date: September 12, 2025 Stephen King\u2019s first-written novel finally makes its way to the big screen in\u00a0The Long Walk<\/a>, a psychological thriller brought to life by\u00a0Hunger Games<\/a>\u00a0director Francis Lawrence. Set in a dystopian future, the story follows a brutal annual contest where teenage boys must literally walk until only one remains. The cast is led by rising star Ben Wang and features Mark Hamill and Judy Greer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n American Sweatshop<\/a> Release Date: September 19, 2025 In American Sweatshop<\/a>, Lili Reinhart plays a social media moderator who spends her days removing offensive content from the internet. One day, she comes across a video that might show a real crime. Obsessed with finding the truth, she leaves the safety of her desk and gets pulled into a dangerous world of secrets and deception. The cast also features Daniela Melchior and Jeremy Ang Jones.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n A Big Bold Beautiful Journey<\/a> Release Date: September 19, 2025 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<\/a>, After Yang<\/a>, Pachinko<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n HIM<\/a> Release Date: September 19, 2025 HIM<\/a> follows a young football player (Tyriq Withers) who gets invited to train with a legendary quarterback (Marlon Wayans) at his private compound. What starts as a dream opportunity turns into a dark journey into the pressures of fame and success. Directed by Justin Tipping, it\u2019s a thriller to keep an eye on this upcoming Fall.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n One Battle After Another<\/a> Release Date: September 26, 2025 Directed, written, and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle after Another<\/a> 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 \n The Strangers: Chapter 2<\/a> Release Date: September 26, 2025 When The Strangers: Chapter 1<\/a> was filmed, two sequels were also filmed concurrently to complete a new standalone trilogy. While Lionsgate originally intended to release Saw XI<\/a> 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 OCTOBER<\/p>\n \n The Smashing Machine<\/a> Release Date: October 3, 2025\u00a0 Set to release this Fall, The Smashing Machine<\/a> follows MMA legend Mark Kerr as he rises to fame while battling intense personal struggles. Directed by Benny Safdie, the film promises a raw, emotional look into the cost of greatness. Starring Dwayne Johnson alongside Emily Blunt and Ryan Bader, it\u2019s one of the year\u2019s most anticipated dramas.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n After the Hunt<\/a> Release Date: October 10, 2025\u00a0 The critically acclaimed director of Challengers <\/a>and Call Me by Your Name<\/a>, Luca Guadagnino\u2019s highly anticipated release After the Hunt<\/a> 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 \n TRON: Ares<\/a> Release Date: October 10, 2025 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<\/a> and Tron: Legacy<\/a>. 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>\n \n Black Phone 2<\/a> Release Date: October 17, 2025 The original cast of the hit 2022 horror thriller film The Black Phone<\/a> 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. Black Phone 2<\/a> is the ninth feature collaboration between Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum, who is producing the film, and Hawke.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Good Fortune<\/a> Release Date: October 17, 2025\u00a0 Aziz Ansari, known for Parks and Recreation <\/a>and Master of None<\/a>, 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>\n \n A House of Dynamite<\/a> Release Date: October 24, 2025 Netflix has announced A House of Dynamite, a new film directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Bigelow became the first woman to win the Academy Award for best director, and A House of Dynamite marks her return to film after nearly eight years. The film, starring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, will be released in time for the Fall awards season. From what we know so far, the film follows a dramatic race to stop those behind an anonymous missile launch targeting the United States. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere<\/a> Release Date: October 24, 2025 Bruce Springsteen, a music legend, will be portrayed by The Bear<\/a>\u2018s Jeremy Allen White on the big screen this Fall. The film will chronicle the making of Springsteen\u2019s 1982 album \u201cNebraska,\u201d which marked a turning point in the singer\u2019s own life. White will be joined by Jeremy Strong (Succession<\/a>, The Apprentice<\/a>) and Stephen Graham (Adolescence<\/a>). <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Regretting You<\/a> Release Date: October 24, 2025 Based on Colleen Hoover\u2019s novel of the same name, Regretting You<\/a> tells the story of Morgan (Allison Williams) and her teenage daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace), who struggle to reconnect after the tragic death of Morgan\u2019s husband and Clara\u2019s father, Chris. Fans of Colleen Hoover\u2019s work can hopefully expect Regretting You<\/a> to deliver the same emotion and drama as her past film adaptations. The film will be directed by Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc<\/a> Release Date: October 24, 2025 The upcoming Chainsaw Man movie is set to adapt the explosive Bomb Girl arc, one of The Manga\u2019s most emotionally charged and action-packed storylines. Unless a second season covers additional ground, the film is expected to set the stage for the International Assassins arc, likely saving it for future TV episodes. From what we know so far, the film\u2019s official synopsis hints at a dramatic shift in tone, detailing how Denji became Chainsaw Man, a boy with a devil\u2019s heart, and is now part of Special Division 4\u2019s devil hunters. After a date with Makima, the woman of his dreams, Denji takes shelter from the rain. There he meets Reze, a girl who works in a caf\u00e9. Fans can expect a mix of romance and explosive action as Reze\u2019s true identity brings heartbreak and chaos into Denji\u2019s life.<\/p>\n NOVEMBER<\/p>\n \n Frankenstein<\/a> Release Date: November 2025 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>\n \n Bugonia<\/a> Release Date: November 7, 2025 Emma Stone reunites with Academy Award-winning director Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things<\/a>) and her Kinds of Kindness<\/a> 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>\n \n Die My Love<\/a> Release Date: November 7, 2025 Acclaimed director Lynne Ramsay\u2019s (We Need to Talk About Kevin) latest film \u2014 her first since 2017 \u2014 stars Jennifer Lawrence as a woman who moves with her husband (Robert Pattinson) back to his hometown, where they have their first child and she begins to unravel under the stress of post-partum depression\u2026 among other things.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Predator: Badlands<\/a> Release Date: November 7, 2025 We don\u2019t know a whole lot about the next installment of the\u00a0Predator<\/a> franchise except that it\u2019ll be directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who also helmed the last installment, 2022\u2019s well-received Prey<\/a>, and stars Elle Fanning. Disney added it to the 2025 release calendar to take the place of Marvel\u2019s\u00a0Blade reboot.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Now You See Me: Now You Don’t<\/a> Release Date: November 14, 2025 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<\/a> 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>\n \n The Running Man<\/a> Release Date: November 14, 2025 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<\/a>,\u00a0Love Lies Bleeding<\/a>), who appeared alongside Powell in\u00a0Twisters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Wicked: For Good<\/a> Release Date: November 21, 2025 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<\/a>, Part Two<\/a> 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 \n Zootopia 2<\/a> Release Date: November 26, 2025 The sequel to Zootopia<\/a> 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 DECEMBER<\/p>\n \n Five Nights at Freddy’s 2<\/a> Release Date: December 5, 2025 Come one, come all: Freddy Fazbear\u2019s Pizza is reopening its doors for a Five Nights at Freddy\u2019s sequel<\/a>. 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 \n Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery<\/a> Release Date: December 12, 2025 The Knives Out<\/a> 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 Release Date: December 12, 2025\u00a0 Ella McCay<\/a> 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 \n Avatar: Fire and Ash<\/a> Release Date: December 19, 2025 The third film of the Avatar<\/a> 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<\/a>, and the first act of the fourth film has also already been shot.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants<\/a> Release Date: December 19, 2025 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<\/a> TV series has been running since 1999 and is currently in its 14th season.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n The Housemaid<\/a> Release Date: December 25, 2025 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<\/a>\u2018 Brandon Sklenar), only to discover her new employers may harbor some dark secrets. In other words, perfect Christmas Day viewing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Marty Supreme<\/a> Release Date: December 25, 2025\u00a0 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 \n Anaconda<\/a> Release Date: December 25, 2025\u00a0 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 TBD<\/p>\n \n In The Grey<\/a> Release Date: TBD Jake Gyllenhaal, hot off Prime Video\u2019s Road House<\/a>, 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<\/a>, and will team up with Henry Cavill and Eiza Gonzalez, who reunite after Ritchie\u2019s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare<\/a>. Together, the three form a gang of badasses determined to rescue billions stolen from them.<\/p>\n
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Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara
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Director: Guillermo del Toro
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Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Morgan Freeman, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, Rosamund Pike<\/p>\n
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Director: James Cameron
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Director: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, Eiza Gonzalez, Rosamund Pike, Fisher Stevens<\/p>\n