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A brand-new year means new opportunities to explore and experience good films, and we’ve got you covered with all the must-watch movies for the whole year. Whether you like action, comedy, horror, musical, romance, or a mix of them—there’s surely one or two for you!
Last year was phenomenal in terms of the cinema business, and the industry was able to replicate the trend of pitting highly popular titles against each other, like the case ofGladiator IIandWicked, and it’s possible to do that again this year.
Must-watch movies list for 2025
CultureCraveshared an extensive list of the 60 films everyone should watch in 2025, so here are some of the major movies you should not miss in theaters.
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1Jurassic World Rebirth
We are getting a new iteration of theJurassic Worldfranchise withJonathan Bailey,Scarlett Johansson, andMahershala Aliin the forefront, so we can already expect thrilling science fiction action from renowned directorGareth Edwards.
The film takes place five years after the events inJurassic World Dominionwhere the Earth has proven itself uninhabitable for dinosaurs. The three major characters will dive into an underground mission where they will be confronted with terrifying secrets that the world hasn’t seen for decades.
Jurassic World Rebirthhits theaters on August 17, 2025.
This is the eleventh installment in the long-time-runninghorror franchise. After the warm reception of fans towards 2023’sSaw X, the film series experienced a notable reinvigoration that is likely to continue with the upcoming movie.
There is not much update about the new film, but it has been confirmed thatTobin Bellwill reprise his role as John Kramer, aka Jigsaw. It is also expected to pick up after the events in the previous movie.
Saw XIhits theaters on June 01, 2025.
3Peaky Blinders Movie
Tentatively entitledThe Immortal Man, the upcoming historical crime drama film will serve as a continuing story ofCillian Murphy’sPeaky Blindersseries. The project has been in development since 2021 when writerSteven Knightdiscussed the potential expansion of the show even before the series’ conclusion in 2022.
Murphy has expressed willingness to return as Thomas Shelby, the enigmatic and intelligent crime leader of the Peaky Blinders gang, and he will be joined by an ensemble cast, including newcomersRebecca FergusonandBarry Keoghan.
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So far, there is no official release date announced, although given that production wrapped up in December last year, we can only speculate that it might arrive around late 2025.
James Gunn’sSupermanhas been teasing the public since last year with several updates from the set. WithDavid Corenswetleading the film as Clark Kent, fans will be seeing a younger version of the alien hero as he tries to reconnect his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.
It will be the first major film franchise from Gunn’s DC Universe and a reboot of theSupermanmovie series. Theofficial teaser trailerwas released in December, and it showed a more colorful and lighthearted version of the superhero, as compared toHenry Cavill’s brooding character.
Supermanhits theaters on August 25, 2025.
5Captain America: Brave New World
The new Captain America, Sam Wilson, finds himself in the middle of an international catastrophe after meeting President Thaddeus Ross, which forces him to uncover and stop the masterminds behind this plan.
Anthony Mackieconfirmed that the upcoming installment is a direct continuation of Disney+’sThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. It was supposed to be released in 2024, but due to the 2023 writers’ strike, as well as the mediocre reaction towards its early test screening, the film had to undergo reshoots, as perGame Rant.
Captain America: Brave New Worldhits theaters on August 19, 2025.
6Avatar: Fire and Ash
Following the success ofJames Cameron’sAvatar: The Way of Water, the third film promises to take the viewers deeper into the volcanic regions of Pandora. There, they will meet the Ash People. It has been hinted at before thatFire and Ashwill be the darkest installment in the franchise.
The director previously said that the creative advance inAvatar 3is the exploration of new cultures and creatures we have never seen before. He also promised fans that they would see more exciting places from the planet of Pandora, which explains the introduction of new characters.
Avatar: Fire and Ashhits theaters on August 17, 2025.
7How to Train Your Dragon
The highly anticipated live-action adaption of DreamWorks Animation’sHow to Train Your Dragonwas announced in early 2023, with Dean DeBlois returning to write, produce and direct.
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It has the same premise as the fan-favorite animated version, which follows a young Viking named Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III who aspires to become a dragon hunter only to become friends with a young one named Toothless.
How to Train Your Dragonhits theaters on July 16, 2025.
8Ballerina
From the world ofKeanu Reeves’John WickcomesAna de Armas’Ballerina, a spinoff neo-noir action thriller film that takes place between the events ofChapter 3 – ParabellumandChapter 4.
Ballerina-assassin Eve Macarro begins her journey to train in hopes of exacting revenge for the death of her father. The character has been confirmed to be under the protection of Winston Scott and Charon in the New York Continental Hotel.
Ballerinahits theaters on August 16, 2025.
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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