As the entertainment industry gears up for a blockbuster year, IMDb has released its list of the most anticipated movies of 2025, and the lineup is brimming with fan favorites, long-awaited reboots, and thrilling new entries. From superhero sagas to sci-fi horrors and legacy TV spin-offs, viewers are in for a wild ride across genres and streaming platforms.
Here’s a closer look at some of the most buzzworthy titles already making waves in 2025:
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Marvel Studios reintroduces the iconic superhero team to the MCU. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Julia Garner makes her debut as a mysterious Silver Surfer, warning of an impending threat from Galactus, voiced by Ralph Ineson.
2. Jurassic World: Rebirth
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Directed by Gareth Edwards, this installment takes the franchise in a new direction, focusing on an expedition that aims to extract DNA from prehistoric creatures for medical breakthroughs. The film features Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Rupert Friend.
3. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Release Date: August 8, 2025
Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in what is rumored to be his final appearance in the franchise. Expect high-octane action sequences and a culmination of storylines that have spanned decades.
4. Superman
Release Date: July 11, 2025
James Gunn offers a fresh take on the Man of Steel, with David Corenswet donning the cape and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. This reboot aims to blend classic Superman elements with modern storytelling. People.com
5. Happy Gilmore 2
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Adam Sandler reprises his role as the unconventional golfer in this sequel that promises to deliver nostalgia and new comedic adventures on the green.
6. How to Train Your Dragon (Live-Action)
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Universal Pictures brings the beloved animated saga to life in a live-action retelling, exploring the bond between Hiccup and Toothless in a new cinematic light.
7. Thunderbolts
Release Date: August 1, 2025
This Marvel ensemble film features a team of reformed villains undertaking government missions. The cast includes Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and Wyatt Russell. People.com
8. Freakier Friday
Release Date: August 15, 2025
Lindsay Lohan and Julia Butters star in this sequel to the 2003 body-swap comedy, exploring new generational dynamics and comedic scenarios.
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