Mark your calendars, because 2025 is set to be a big year for moviegoers. — Harper's Bazaar
Mickey 17
Release Date: March 7th, 2025.
Mickey 17, adapted from the Mickey7 Novel by Edward Ashton, is about a “disposable” crew member (Robert Pattison) on a space expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim. He has been chosen to complete dangerous assignments due to his ability to regenerate if his body dies, while still being able to retain most of his memories. However, during one regeneration, things go very wrong.
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Lilo & Stitch
Release Date: May 23rd, 2025
The beloved 2002 film Lilo & Stitch will be brought to life again through this live-action remake.
Directors: Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois
How to Train Your Dragon
Release Date: June 13th, 2025
This year we will see a live-action remake of the 2010 How to Train Your Dragon. On the isle of Berk, a young Viking named Hiccup (Mason Thames) defies centuries of traditions by befriending a dragon named Toothless. Hiccup’s progressive views and odd sense of humor make him an oddball. He ignores the expectations of his father, who is the chief of the clan. And together Toothless and Hiccup navigate the fragile path towards peace and redefine what it truly means to be a hero.
Director: Dean DeBlois
M3GAN 2.0
Release Date: June 27th, 2025
2 years later, Megan embarked on her murderous rampage. Her creator, Gemma (Allison Williams), is now an advocate for government oversight of AI. Without her knowledge, a defense contractor has developed a military-level weapon called Amelia, the supreme infiltration spy. As Emlia’s self-awareness grows, it shows less inclination to follow orders. Wishing to prevent Emilia, Gemma opts to bring M3GAN back to life, enhancing her speed, strength, and deadliness.
Director: Gerard Johnstone
Superman
Release Date: July 11th, 2025
Superman (David Corenswet) is on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent. Not to be confused with the 1978 Superman the movie or 2013 Man of Steel, this movie will have a completely original plot line and is a stand-alone movie.
Director: James Gunn
The Bride
Release Date: September 26, 2025
The Bride spins on the original novel, following Frankenstein’s (Christian Bale) journey to 1930s Chicago to enlist Dr. Euphronius’s help in making a companion for himself. The two revive a young woman, and “The Bride” (Jessie Buckley) comes to life.
Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Michael
Release Date: October 3rd, 2025
A detailed biopic of the King of Pop (Jaafar Jackson) will showcase Jackson’s most memorable performances while providing an informed look into the entertainer’s creative process and personal life.
Director: Antoine Fuqua
The Black Phone 2
Release Date: October 17, 2025
We do not have much information on this sequel yet, but we do know that it is a Coming-of-Age High School Film.
Director: Dean DeBlois
Wicked: For Good
Release Date: November 21st, 2025
The second part of the Wicked film follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), who is now in full control of her powers. She is now an enemy of the state by the Wizard and Madame Morrible.
Director: Jon M. Chu
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Release Date: December 19th, 2025
There isn't much information on the film yet but we do know it's coming!
Director: James Cameron
Going through the list, it’s hard to ignore the amount of sequels. But why? In the film industry, continued stories are the “safer” option. Since the primary material already exists, it is easier to keep movies pumping out, without having to reinvent the wheel. And even if the film performs poorly, they have saved time and money. One of the biggest issues with that, though, is the fact that most originals are supposed to be stand-alone films. By adding an unnecessary sequel, it is difficult to surpass the original and leaves viewers unhappy.
If you are tuned into the world of film, you would know that 2024 wasn’t the best year for movies. Though last year’s most anticipated movies had us pretty hopeful, there weren’t many successes. Hopefully, this year will be a different story.
