You’ll find a bounty of superhero action, blockbuster excitement, and family-friendly entertainment, alongside some remarkable indie films and promising hidden gems to anticipate.
JANUARY 2025
Better Man (2024)
Release Date: January 10, 2025 (after limited release on 12/25/24)
Director: Michael Gracey
Starring: Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Alison Steadman.
Michael Gracey, the director of The Greatest Showman, heads a biopic about UK musician Robbie Williams. This unique musical delves into Williams’ journey to fame, from his early days in a boy band to his remarkable success as a solo artist. In an intriguing twist, Williams is depicted as a chimpanzee, brought to life through performance capture and voiced by Jonno Davies.
Paddington in Peru (2024)
Release Date: January 17, 2025
Director: Dougal Wilson
Starring: Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, Julie Walters
The much-adored Paddington bear (voiced by Ben Whishaw) is set to make his comeback on the big screen in his newest adventure. Directed by Dougal Wilson, the third installment in the franchise sees Paddington journey into the heart of the Amazonian rainforest after being mysteriously drawn there. “Paddington in Peru” is scheduled for release in the U.K. on November 8, 2024, with a wide release in the U.S. planned for early January 2025.
In The Grey (2025)
Release Date: January 17, 2025
Director: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, Eiza Gonzalez, Rosamund Pike, Fisher Stevens
Fresh from his role in Prime Video’s Road House, Jake Gyllenhaal brings his tough-guy persona to a new action thriller helmed by Guy Ritchie. Having previously starred in Ritchie’s war thriller, The Covenant, Gyllenhaal is set to join forces with Henry Cavill and Eiza Gonzalez, who reunite after working together on Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. The trio forms a formidable team determined to reclaim billions that were stolen from them.
September 5 (2024)
Release Date: January 17, 2025 (after limited release on 12/13/24)
Director: Tim Fehlbaum
Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch
Peter Sarsgaard and John Magaro headline this historical drama that revisits the 1972 Munich Olympic hostage crisis through the lens of the ABC Sports news team as they reported on the event live. By combining dramatic storytelling with archival footage, the film garnered acclaim after its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Wolf Man (2025)
Release Date: January 17, 2025
Director: Leigh Whannell
Starring: Julia Garner, Christopher Abbott
While it’s a bit early to delve deeply into details about this film, Universal’s upcoming classic monster reboot is in the hands of Leigh Whannell, the director behind the unexpected 2020 hit, The Invisible Man. We do know that Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott are set to star, but beyond that, specifics are scarce. If Whannell can replicate the flair that made The Invisible Man such a success, there’s much to look forward to.
FEBRUARY 2025
Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Release Date: February 14, 2025
Director: Julius Onah
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Tim Blake Nelson, Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, Danny Ramirez, and Shira Haas
Sam Wilson, who previously soared as The Falcon, embraced the mantle of Captain America in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and he’s now set to make his big-screen debut in this iconic role. Tim Blake Nelson is returning to portray the character who evolves into the Marvel villain known as The Leader, a role first hinted at in The Incredible Hulk and seemingly overlooked until now. Additionally, Harrison Ford joins the cast, taking on the role of Thaddeus Ross, following the passing of William Hurt.
MARCH 2025
Sinners (2025)
Release Date: March 7, 2025
Director: Ryan Coogler
Starring: Micheal B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfield, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo
Sam Wilson, who previously soared as The Falcon, embraced the mantle of Captain America in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and he’s now set to make his big-screen debut in this iconic role. Tim Blake Nelson is returning to portray the character who evolves into the Marvel villain known as The Leader, a role first hinted at in The Incredible Hulk and seemingly overlooked until now. Additionally, Harrison Ford joins the cast, taking on the role of Thaddeus Ross, following the passing of William Hurt.
Black Bag (2025)
Release Date: March 14, 2025
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Regé-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, Naomie Harris, Tom Burke, Pierce Brosnan
Suspense and mystery intertwine in an upcoming spy drama directed by Academy Award winner Steven Soderbergh. Titled Black Bag, the film stars Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, with a script by David Koepp, known for writing Jurassic Park (1993). Produced by Casey Silver and Greg Jacobs, this high-stakes thriller is set to premiere in mid-March 2025.
Disney’s Snow White (2025)
Release Date: March 21, 2025
Director: Marc Webb
Starring: Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, and Andrew Burnap
Despite receiving lukewarm reviews from critics, Disney’s live-action remakes of their classic animated films have been box office successes, which likely explains why Snow White is being reimagined 87 years after the original 1937 cartoon. Rachel Zegler, known for her role in West Side Story, stars as Snow White, while Gal Gadot of Wonder Woman fame takes on the role of the Evil Queen. Directed by Marc Webb of The Amazing Spider-Man, the film features a screenplay co-written by Greta Gerwig.
Alto Knights (2025)
Release Date: March 21, 2025
Director: Barry Levinson
Starring: Robert De Niro, Cosmo Jarvis, Debra Messing, Kathrine Narducci
In this Barry Levinson film, Robert De Niro takes on dual roles as infamous Italian American mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Castello. These two crime kingpins head separate families that eventually clash in a battle for supremacy in mid-20th century New York. This project was the first to be approved by Warner Bros.’ new film group leaders, Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy.
APRIL 2025
A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Release Date: April 4, 2025
Director: Jared Hess
Starring: Jason Momoa, Jennifer Coolidge, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Matt Berry, Sebastian Eugene Hansen
The popular video game Minecraft is being adapted into a live-action movie. While plot specifics are still under wraps, the game’s focus on world-building and survival means the film’s possibilities are limitless. Jason Momoa and Jennifer Coolidge are set to star, though details about their roles remain undisclosed. Confirmed characters include Steve, played by Jack Black, Dawn portrayed by Danielle Brooks, and Henry brought to life by Sebastian Eugene Hansen.
Mickey 17 (2025)
Release Date: April 18, 2025
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, Steven Yeun
Following his Academy Award-winning success with Parasite, South Korean director Bong Joon-ho returns with an adaptation of the sci-fi novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. The film stars Robert Pattinson as a dispensable worker tasked with colonizing a distant planet, whose body is regenerated with all previous memories each time he dies.
MAY 2025
Thunderbolts (2025)
Release Date: May 5, 2025
Director: Jake Schreier
Starring: David Harbour, Hannah John-Karmen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Florence Pugh, Harrison Ford
Marvel’s second release of 2025 draws from several previous MCU films, presenting a story where supervillains become heroes. The film features Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell), and Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, portrayed by Harrison Ford. Ford will debut as Ross in Captain America: Brave New World.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)
Release Date: May 23, 2025
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Starring: Tom Cruise, Haley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Ving Rhames, Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales
Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in the upcoming installment of the Mission Impossible series, originally titled Dead Reckoning Part Two (though the official title is yet to be announced). Following Hunt’s acquisition of both keys at the end of Dead Reckoning, this new film centers on his mission to locate the lost Sevastopol submarine while thwarting the Entity, an AI program. Joining Cruise in this eighth installment are returning stars Hayley Atwell (Grace), Simon Pegg (Benji), Vanessa Kirby (Alanna), Ving Rhames (Luther), Pom Klementieff (Paris), and Esai Morales (Gabriel). New cast members include Hannah Waddingham, Holt McCallany, Nick Offerman, Janet McTeer, and Lucy Tulugarjuk.
Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
Release Date: May 30, 2025
Director: Jonathan Entwhistle
Starring: Jackie Chan, Ming-Na Wen, Joshua Jackson, Ralph Macchio
The hit Netflix series Cobra Kai has successfully kept the iconic ’80s martial arts franchise vibrant and relevant, and in 2024, Sony is set to revisit this beloved IP with a new installment. Initially believed to be unrelated to the original films or the Netflix series, a casting call has confirmed that Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan will star together as their characters Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Han. While details remain scarce, it has been revealed that Ming-Na Wen and Joshua Jackson will be among the co-stars.
