It’s been a great year for cinema, and while the streaming services are giving us a lot more content to enjoy, they’re also placing pressure on film production companies to bring out bigger and better movies.
If you enjoy watching more than just endless series, here are 10 of the top most-anticipated films of 2025.
1. Mickey 17
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Lead Actors: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo
Genre: Sci-Fi
With a stellar cast lined up, this sci-fi movie is likely to make some waves in 2025.
The film follows a clone who is tasked with colonising an ice planet. Reviews call it a ‘blend of psychological thriller and existential sci-fi’ so it’s not going to be a chilled viewing.
2. Captain America: Brave New World
Director: Julius Onah
Lead Actors: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Liv Tyler, Giancarlo Esposito
Genre: Superhero, Action-Thriller
The Marvel Universe just keeps on producing, and it won’t be taking a break in 2025! In this next installation, Sam Wilson’s Captain America will navigate a global conspiracy, setting the stage for the expected Marvel action?.
Always good to see Harrison Ford in an action film, even if he is 82 years old…
3. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Lead Actors: Tom Cruise, Haley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby
Genre: Action, Thriller
Just when you thought Tom Cruise couldn’t jump off any more elevated features, he’s back for another round as the famous Ethan Hunt. Fortunately, this does appear to be the final film – a thrilling conclusion to the Mission: Impossible saga.
Expect the usual high-octane stunts and espionage?.
4. Thunderbolts
Director: Jake Schreier
Lead Actors: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Harrison Ford
Genre: Superhero, Action
Unbelievably, our 82-year-old action hero will be in two Marvel movies in 2025, with Harrison Ford retaining his role in this anti-hero team where Yelena Belova and the Winter Soldier take on a covert mission?.
5. Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action)
Director: Dean Fleischer-Camp
Lead Actors: Maia Kealoha, Zach Galifianakis, Sydney Elizabeth Agudong
Genre: Family, Adventure
If you were a fan of the original, then you’ll no doubt want to book your tickets for this live-action remake of the beloved animated classic, blending heartfelt storytelling with stunning visuals?.
6. Ballerina
Director: Len Wiseman
Lead Actors: Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane
Genre: Action, Thriller
John Wick fans can celebrate because this film is set in the John Wick universe, with Ana de Armas taking on the role of a lethal assassin in this high-stakes revenge story?.
7. Wolf Man
Director: Unconfirmed
Lead Actors: Unconfirmed
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Of course, there’s always got to be a horror for the slasher-film lovers out there. If you love getting scared in a dark cinema, then this one is for you.
The film follows a couple’s retreat that (shockingly) turns terrifying when they encounter a werewolf.?
8. With Love
Director: Jonathan Eusebio
Lead Actors: Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu
Genre: Action
Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan will enjoy his first leading role in this action-packed film.
Produced by the team behind John Wick, this should not disappoint.
9. Star Trek: Section 31
Director: Unconfirmed
Lead Actors: Michelle Yeoh
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure
Trekkie fans will have this on their radar! Michelle Yeoh returns as Emperor Georgiou in this Star Trek spin-off, blending espionage with interstellar drama?.
10. Karate Kid: Legends
Director: Jonathan Entwistle
Lead Actors: Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio
Genre: Martial Arts, Drama
The 80s nostalgia continues with Jackie Chan (from the reboot films) and Ralph Macchio (from the original films) uniting in this legendary fusion.
It will bridge the Karate Kid universe with that of the spin-off series, Cobra Kai.
Get that popcorn ready because 2025 has some great films lined up!
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