Takeaways:
- A year packed with superhero adventures, nostalgic remakes, and thrilling new franchises.
- Marvel and DC dominate with fresh releases, while Disney revamps its classics.
- Unique genres like rom-com slashers and sci-fi comedies add variety to the 2025 lineup.
1. ‘Heart Eyes’ (Feb. 7)
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with love and terror? In this rom-com slasher, Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding play Seattle co-workers mistaken for a couple and targeted by the Heart Eyes Killer. Expect gory twists and romantic mishaps.
2. ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ (Feb. 14)
Anthony Mackie shines as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, in this political thriller. A meeting with President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) drags him into a dangerous conspiracy, proving the star-spangled shield is in good hands.
3. ‘Paddington in Peru’ (Feb. 14)
Everyone’s favorite bear returns! Paddington, voiced by Ben Whishaw, embarks on a heartwarming adventure through the Amazon, searching for his missing aunt while unraveling a mystery full of treasures and surprises.
4. ‘Mickey 17’ (March 7)
Bong Joon-ho directs this sci-fi dark comedy starring Robert Pattinson as Mickey, a space worker who’s repeatedly cloned after death. Chaos ensues when Mickey 17 survives an expedition and confronts Mickey 18.
5. ‘Novocaine’ (March 14)
Jack Quaid stars as Nathan Caine, a man incapable of feeling pain, on a mission to save his kidnapped dream girl (Amber Midthunder). This action comedy promises laughs, thrills, and plenty of punches.
6. ‘Opus’ (March 14)
Ayo Edebiri plays a writer invited to the secluded estate of a vanished pop icon (John Malkovich). This horror film unveils dark secrets and a twisted cult, making for a spine-chilling watch.
7. ‘Snow White’ (March 21)
Disney’s live-action retelling stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. With dazzling musical numbers and a fresh take on the classic story, it’s a must-see for Disney fans.
8. ‘Sinners’ (April 18)
Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers returning to their Southern hometown only to find it plagued by sinister forces. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this horror-Western promises suspense and haunting visuals.
9. ‘Thunderbolts’ (May 2)
Marvel assembles a team of antiheroes, including Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), for covert missions. This irreverent action flick explores the darker side of heroism.
10. ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ (May 30)
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio team up to mentor a kung fu prodigy (Ben Wang) facing personal tragedy. This crossover blends nostalgia with fresh energy in a martial arts saga.
11. ‘Ballerina’ (June 6)
Ana de Armas stars as a dancer-turned-assassin avenging her father’s death in this “John Wick” spinoff. Packed with action and emotion, it’s a gripping entry into the franchise.
12. ‘Elio’ (June 13)
Pixar’s sci-fi adventure follows 11-year-old Elio (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) as aliens mistake him for Earth’s leader. This heartwarming journey explores identity, courage, and connection.
13. ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (June 13)
The beloved animated film gets a live-action makeover. Hiccup (Mason Thames) befriends the dragon Toothless, defying his Viking heritage in this epic tale of friendship and bravery.
14. ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (July 2)
Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey lead a mission to extract dinosaur DNA for a miracle drug. Along the way, they uncover long-buried secrets in this thrilling addition to the “Jurassic” franchise.
15. ‘Superman’ (July 11)
James Gunn directs a new era for the Man of Steel. David Corenswet dons the cape, Rachel Brosnahan is Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult stars as Lex Luthor. This reboot promises action, heart, and a fresh take on Superman.
