The 2025 movie year is almost here, and Screen Rant is proud to present exclusive looks at 24 upcoming titles. The last few years for Hollywood have not gone as expected between the pandemic and strikes shutting down productions and delaying releases. But 2025 looks to be a year in film that will give audiences plenty of movies to see. This includes some major blockbusters, like Captain America: Brave New World and Jurassic World Rebirth, releasing in theaters, as well as Back In Action and Star Trek: Section 31 premiering on streaming services.
With 2024 winding down, Screen Rant’s 2025 Movie Preview turns the focus to next year. Exclusive images from the aforementioned titles can be found below, along with new looks at other major titles, such as Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and DreamWorks’ live-action How To Train Your Dragon. There are also projects with Daisy Ridley, Gerard Butler, Donnie Yen, and more. So whether you’re looking forward to action, crime, fantasy, sci-fi, romance, or horror, we have exclusive looks at some of the biggest movies 2025 has to offer.
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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera – January 10, 2025
Gerard Butler’s Big Nick Goes Bad
Cast
Gerard Butler
, O’Shea Jackson Jr.
, Meadow Williams
, Jordan Bridges
, Evin Ahmad
, Swen Temmel
, Bob Jennings
, Michael Bisping
, Salvatore Esposito
, Orli Shuka
, Cristian Solimeno
, Nazmiye Oral
, Yasen Zates Atour
, Dino Kelly
, Rico Verhoeven
, Velibor Topic
, Antonio Bustorff
, Yuri D. Brown
, Birol Tarkan Yıldız
, John West Jr
, Ciryl Gane
, Mark Grosy
, Ignacio Herráez
, Stéphane Coulon
Director
Christian Gudegast
Writers
Christian Gudegast
Studio(s)
Atmosphere Entertainment MM
, Diamond Film Productions
, G-BASE
, Entertainment One
, Tucker Tooley Entertainment
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Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. are back in action in 2025 with their sequel to Den of Thieves. The sequel to the original action heist movie puts a twist on the first film by having Big Nick and Donnie Wilson go from enemies to partners. This is part of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera‘s twist that makes Big Nick go against the law to help Donnie pull off another heist. With his allegiance now altered, the sequel looks to up the action, which Butler is in the middle of in our exclusive 2025 Preview images for Den of Thieves 2.
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The Prosecutor – January 10, 2025
Donnie Yen Headlines A New Action Movie
The Prosecutor
Release Date
January 10, 2025
Runtime
117 minutes
Cast
Donnie Yen Chi-Tan
, Julian Cheung Chi-Lam
, Michael Hui
, Francis Ng Chun-Yu
, MC Cheung
, Yu Kang
, Adam Pak Tin-Nam
, Locker Lam Ka-Hei
, Shirley Chan Yan-Yin
, Mason Fung Ho-Yeung
, Tommy Chu Pak-Hong
, Mark Cheng Ho-Nam
, Sisley Choi
, Mandy Wong
, Justin Cheung Kin-Sing
, Liza Wang
, Max Cheung
, Leung Chung-Hang
, Philip Chan Yan-Kin
, German Cheung Man-Kit
, Yuen Yee-Man
Director
Donnie Yen Chi-Tan
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Fresh off his memorable turn as Cain in John Wick: Chapter 4, Donnie Yen is back in the action genre as the star and director of The Prosecutor. The movie revolves around a prosecutor, played by Yen, who decides to help a defendant who was wrongfully accused, putting his career in jeopardy. Yen’s prosecutor character is not your average lawyer, as he’s highly skilled in fighting – something that is teased in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for The Prosecutor of him training with a punching bag.
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Unstoppable – January 16, 2025
A True Story Wrestling Movie Starring Jharrel Jerome
Cast
Jennifer Lopez
, Bobby Cannavale
, Shawn Hatosy
, Don Cheadle
, Michael Pena
, Jharrel Jerome
, Julianna Gamiz
, Timothy Beal
, Noen Perez
, Alex Barone
, Jacob John Caldwell
, Josh Stone
, Evan Shafran
, Kaleb Shorey
, Mason Eaglin
, Carlos Solórzano
, Roman Thomson
, Tande Mungwa
, Neil Wachs
, Mateo Ray Garcia
, Benjamin Barrett
, Gabe Kessler
, Serenity Starr Foreman
, Parker Sack
, Christopher Blonski
, David Sargsyan
, Stewart Jewett
, Chrissy Bergeron
Director
William Goldenberg
Writers
John Hindman
, Eric Champnella
, Alex Harris
Runtime
116 Minutes
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Not to be confused with Denzel Washington and Chris Pine’s train action movie of the same name, 2025’s Unstoppable is an autobiographical wrestling movie about the life of Anthony Robles, who was born with only one leg and became an NCAA champion. The film, heading exclusively to Prime Video in January after a limited theatrical release, stars Jharrel Jerome as Anthony Robles, with Jennifer Lopez playing his mother and Bobby Cannavale, Don Cheadle, and Michael Peña also appearing. Cheadle and Jerome are featured in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Unstoppable showing one of Anthony’s matches.
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Alarum – January 17, 2025
Scott Eastwood Jumps Into Action With Sylvester Stallone
Cast
Scott Eastwood
, Sylvester Stallone
, Willa Fitzgerald
, Mike Colter
, D.W. Moffett
, Isis Valverde
, Anton Narinskiy
, Patrick Millin
, Joel Cohen
, La Monde Byrd
, Beau Bommarito
, Bret Aaron Knower
, John E. Brownlee
, Derek Polen
, Kevin W. Shiveley
, John W. Harden
, Leslee Emmett
Director
Michael Polish
Writers
Alexander Vesha
Runtime
95 Minutes
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Scott Eastwood and Sylvester Stallone headline a new action movie in 2025, Alarum. The Lionsgate movie centers around two spies, played by Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald (Strange Darling), who go rogue to get married. Mike Colter (Luke Cage, Evil) plays one of the other agents who attempt to kill them. Scott Eastwood is seen aiming a gun in the forest in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Alarum.
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Back in Action – January 17, 2025
Jamie Foxx & Cameron Diaz Headline The Netflix Action Movie
Director
Seth Gordon
Writers
Seth Gordon
, Brendan O’Brien
Distributor(s)
Netflix
Back in Action is a huge comeback for Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz in 2025. After his health scare, Foxx is back and headlining a major action comedy for Netflix. Meanwhile, Back in Action is the first movie for Cameron Diaz since 2014. They play a married couple who are former spies as they are forced to return to the world they left behind. The traversing adventure that takes place from there is teased in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Back in Action, which shows Foxx and Diaz’s characters aboard a plane and in trouble.
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Wolf Man – January 17, 2025
Christopher Abbott’s Take On The Universal Monster Is Teased
Cast
Christopher Abbott
, Julia Garner
, Matilda Firth
, Sam Jaeger
, Benedict Hardie
Director
Leigh Whannell
Writers
Leigh Whannell
, Corbett Tuck
, Lauren Schuker Blum
, Rebecca Angelo
Distributor(s)
Universal Pictures
Wolf Man gets a fresh interpretation in 2025 from filmmaker Leigh Whannell. After his work updating another Universal Monster with The Invisible Man in 2020, Wolf Man puts more of a personal focus on the horror character. Centered around a family featuring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner, the husband’s sudden transformation into a monster puts his family in danger. It’s the human form of Abbott’s character who is the focus of our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Wolf Man as he stares at Garner’s character with a big scar on his cheek.
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Wish You Were Here – January 17, 2025
Julia Stiles Makes Her Directorial Debut With A Rom-Com
Wish You Were Here
Release Date
January 17, 2025
Director
Julia Stiles
Former rom-com star Julia Stiles – known for 10 Things I Hate About You, Save the Last Dance, and The Prince and Me – is back in the genre with her directorial debut, Wish You Were Here. The film stars Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan) and Mena Massoud (Aladdin). The story revolves around her helping him enjoy his final days to live, as he is terminally ill. That relationship is the core of the film, which is why our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Wish You Were Here also centers on the leads in an intimate moment.
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Inheritance – January 24, 2025
Phoebe Dynevor Takes On Espionage In New Action Movie
Inheritance
Runtime
101 minutes
Cast
Phoebe Dynevor
, Rhys Ifans
, Ciara Baxendale
, Kersti Bryan
, Majd Eid
Director
Neil Burger
Writers
Neil Burger
, Olen Steinhauer
Former Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor is continuing to expand into new genres after tackling the erotic thriller Fair Play in 2023. 2025 sees Dynevor jump into the world of espionage as she plays the daughter of a spy in Inheritance, a new film from director Neil Burger (Limitless, Divergent). The global adventure she embarks on from there is teased in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Inheritance as Dynevor’s character is shown walking the streets of a foreign country.
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Star Trek: Section 31 – January 24, 2025
Michelle Yeoh Returns For The Star Trek Universe
Release Date
January 24, 2025
Director
Olatunde Osunsanmi
Writers
Craig Sweeney
Distributor(s)
Paramount Pictures
Four years after exiting Star Trek: Discovery following season 3, Michelle Yeoh returns to the sci-fi franchise for a spinoff movie, Star Trek: Section 31. She reprises her role as Philippa Georgiou as the character has joined Section 31 of Starfleet. The film, set for an exclusive release on Paramount+, is set in the “lost era” between the Star Trek: The Original Series films and Star Trek: The Next Generation. The chance to see more of the franchise timeline and Yeoh’s Georgiou is exciting, and that’s what is seen in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Section 31.
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Like Father Like Son – January 31, 2025
Dermot Mulroney Plays A Convicted Murderer
Like Father Like Son
Cast
Dylan Flashner
, Ariel Winter
, Vivica A. Fox
, Mayim Bialik
, Dermot Mulroney
, Jim Klock
, Prima Apollinaare
, Eric Michael Cole
Director
Barry Jay
Writers
Barry Jay
Like Father Like Son is an upcoming thriller featuring recognizable names like Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI), Mayim Bialik (The Big Bang Theory), and Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day). The story revolves around a son, played by Dylan Flashner (The Card Counter ), who begins to have the violent tendencies of his father, played by Mulroney, who is nearing his execution. Mulroney’s character is the focus of our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Like Father Like Son, which shows him talking to his son at prison.
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Captain America: Brave New World – February 14, 2025
Sam Wilson & Joaquin Torres Are On A Mission Together
Cast
Harrison Ford
, Liv Tyler
, Giancarlo Esposito
, Rosa Salazar
, Takehiro Hira
, Anthony Mackie
, Tim Blake Nelson
, Shira Haas
, Carl Lumbly
, Danny Ramirez
, Rachael Markarian
, Jacqueline Loucks
, Tony Mareno
, Zo’Anne Mckinstry
, Phuong Kubacki
, Colby Lopez
, Xosha Roquemore
Director
Julius Onah
Writers
Dalan Musson
, Malcolm Spellman
Distributor(s)
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
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After being a sidekick for several years and headlining The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+, Anthony Mackie’s time to be Captain America is finally here. Captain America: Brave New World puts Sam Wilson in a conspiracy plot that leads Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly) to try and kill President Ross (Harrison Ford). While there will be big action (there is Red Hulk, after all), the political thriller and espionage elements of the story are evident in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Captain America: Brave New World of Sam and Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez) searching a dark room.
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Paddington in Peru – February 14, 2025
Everyone’s Favorite Bear Is Back Again
Director
Dougal Wilson
Writers
Michael Bond
, Mark Burton
, Simon Farnaby
Runtime
106 Minutes
Ben Whishaw’s adorable, marmalade-loving bear is back in 2025 with Paddington in Peru. The third entry in the highly acclaimed live-action/CGI franchise takes Paddington on another unexpected adventure filled with laughs. There is a lot of newness to offer viewers of the third installment with Olivia Colman, Emily Mortimer, and Antonio Banderas joining the cast, along with Paul King not returning to direct. However, the familiar sight of Paddington in his red hat and blue coat is the focus of our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Paddington in Peru showing him in the new location.
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Cleaner – February 21, 2025
Daisy Ridley Teams Up With A James Bond Vet For An Action Movie
Cleaner
Cast
Daisy Ridley
, Clive Owen
, Taz Skylar
, Flavia Watson
, Ray Fearon
, Rufus Jones
, Lee Boardman
, Atanas Srebrev
, Richard Hope
, Celine Arden
, Stella Stocker
, Akie Kotabe
, Regina Seifert
, Andreea Diac
, Cassandra Spiteri
, Melissa Humler
, Poppy Townsend White
, Rebecca Bellavia
, Lorna Lowe
, Frances Katz
, Karin Carlson
, David Cheung
, Jorge Léon
, Matthew Tuck
, Ben Essex
, Kalyn Harper
, Richa Prakash
, Colm Titus Day
, Roy Hill
, Taylor Coombes
, Rachel Kwok
, Rafael Piamolini
, Robert James Smith
, Simon Strutt
, Daniel Joseph Woolf
Director
Martin Campbell
Writers
Matthew Orton
, Simon Uttley
, Paul Andrew Williams
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As we wait for Daisy Ridley’s return as Rey in Star Wars, she’s continuing to show her versatility as a performer by going more into the action landscape. Cleaner pairs the actress up with Martin Campbell, who previously directed the Bond movies GoldenEye and Casino Royale, for an original action film. Ridley stars as a former soldier who attempts to save a group of hostages from the Shard after she learns one of them is her brother. Daisy Ridley is seen outside the building filming an action scene in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Cleaner.
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Old Guy – February 21, 2025
Cooper Hoffman Is An Assassin In Training
Old Guy
Director
Simon West
Writers
Greg Johnson
Runtime
103 minutes
Cast
Christoph Waltz
, Cooper Hoffman
, Lucy Liu
, Ryan McParland
, Ann Akinjirin
, Jason Done
, Tony Hirst
, Kate Katzman
, Conor Mullen
, Rory Mullen
After working with Paul Thomas Anderson on Licorice Pizza and Jason Reitman on Saturday Night, Cooper Hoffman is taking his shot at the action movie realm with Old Guy. The film stars Christoph Waltz as a killer hired to help train a protege played by Hoffman. However, the mission goes awry when Watlz’s character suspects Hoffman’s prodigy assassin is secretly working to wipe out all the older hitmen like himself. Directed by veteran action movie director Simon West (Con Air, The Expendables 2), Hoffman is shown worried, holding a gun in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Old Guy.
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Uppercut – February 28, 2025
Ving Rhames Trains A Younger Boxer In New Movie
Uppercut
Runtime
104 minutes
Cast
Ving Rhames
, Luise Grossmann
, Jordan E. Cooper
, Joanna Cassidy
, Scott Monahan
, Andrew Ibach
, Lynn Favin
, Jaime Wallace
, Manny Ayala
, Fermin Padilla III
In addition to returning as Luther Stickell in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning in 2025, Ving Rhames headlines the boxing drama Uppercut. Written and directed by Torsten Ruether, the film follows Rhames’ Elliott and the bond he forms with a young female boxer played by Luise Großmann. Rhames’ character is shown in the gym holding a tennis ball in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Uppercut.
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Sinners – March 7, 2025
Michael B. Jordan Plays Two Roles In Ryan Coogler’s Horror Movie
Director
Ryan Coogler
Writers
Ryan Coogler
Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler have been collaborators since 2013’s The Fruitvale Station, and after tackling IP with Creed and Black Panther, Sinners marks a return to original filmmaking for the duo. The movie boasts a great cast around Jordan, who plays twin brothers, with Delroy Lindo (Da 5 Bloods), Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye), Jack O’Connell (Unbroken), and others set to appear. Coogler’s foray into horror – possibly by tackling vampires – makes the film incredibly exciting. Jordan and Coogler are seen filming a scene in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Sinners.
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Novocaine – March 14, 2025
The Boys Star Jack Quaid Becomes A New Type Of Action Hero
Director
Dan Berk
, Robert Olsen
Writers
Lars Jacobson
Distributor(s)
Paramount Pictures
Jack Quaid is set to have a great 2025, including his starring role in the Paramount action thriller, Novocaine. He stars as a man who cannot feel pain thanks to a rare disorder and embarks on a quest to save his kidnapped girlfriend. With Quaid getting a chance to take on a bigger action role after years on The Boys and Prey breakout Amber Midthunder playing his girlfriend, the new film from Villains directors Den Berk and Robert Olsen looks like a blast. The focus is on Quaid in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Novocaine.
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Snow White – March 21, 2025
Gal Gadot’s Evil Queen Takes Center Stage In A New Image
Cast
Rachel Zegler
, Gal Gadot
, Andrew Burnap
, Ansu Kabia
Director
Marc Webb
Rachel Zegler is the main star of Disney’s live-action reimagining of Snow White, which is slated for a 2025 release, but Gal Gadot is also part of the ensemble as the main villain, the Evil Queen. The former Wonder Woman star trades in her DC superhero role for an iconic Disney villain performance, which includes musical performances. Taking on the familiar role, Gadot is seen standing in front of the magic mirror on the wall in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Snow White.
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Mickey 17 – April 18, 2025
Robert Pattinson Teams Up With Bong Joon-ho For A Sci-Fi Comedy
The road to seeing Mickey 17 has been longer than expected, but Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi comedy starring Robert Pattinson is finally coming to theaters in 2025. Adapting Ashton Edward’s book Mickey7, the film follows Pattinson’s character as he signs up to be part of a program where he’s repeatedly cloned to help colonize the universe. It puts Pattinson in a spot to play multiple iterations of the same character. Seeing the actor pull this off should be fun, especially in Bong Joon-ho’s first movie since Parasite. Pattinson’s characters are the focus of our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Mickey 17.
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Karate Kid: Legends – May 30, 2025
A New Era Of Karate Kid Combines The Past
Cast
Ralph Macchio
, Jackie Chan
, Ben Wang
, Ming-Na Wen
, Joshua Jackson
, Sadie Stanley
, Aramis Knight
, Wyatt Oleff
Director
Jonathan Entwistle
Writers
Robert Mark Kamen
, Christopher Murphey
, Rob Lieber
Distributor(s)
Sony Pictures Entertainment
The Karate Kid franchise is back on the big screen in 2025 for the first time 15 years with Karate Kid: Legends. The film mashes together two seemingly different iterations of the series, with Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) meeting for the first time. However, it is Li Fong (Ben Wang) who is the main character of the film, ensuring the series retains its focus on younger fighters. The entire trio is featured in our exclusive 2025 Preview image for Karate Kid: Legends, as Daniel trains Li with Mr. Han watching.