The Best Upcoming Movies You Need To See In 2025
Discover the most anticipated films of 2025, from thrillers to biopics.
If this year has proven anything, it’s that cinema is back in full force. After years dominated by reboots, sequels, and epic adaptations, studios are shifting their focus toward bold, original storytelling—much to the delight of film lovers and Letterboxd users alike.
As awards season approaches, we’re reminded of the bold storytelling and creative risks taken by Hollywood’s brightest talents, from exciting newcomers to seasoned auteurs. From Halina Reijn’s provocative Babygirl to Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning Anora and Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley’s double billing in The Substance, this year’s lineup has set the bar high.
And while we’ll continue celebrating these cinematic triumphs well into the new year—with the Academy Awards just around the corner—now is also the perfect time to look ahead at what 2025 has in store. Whether you’re catching up on Oscar contenders over the holidays or eager for fresh releases, the upcoming year promises an exciting mix of long-awaited sequels, bold reimaginings, and genre-defying originals.
The Most Anticipated Film Releases of 2025
Companion
From the minds behind The Notebook and Barbarian, this psychological horror redefines the romance genre. Starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, Companion follows a seemingly innocent first encounter that spirals into a twisted nightmare of obsession and fear.
Release Date: January 9
A Complete Unknown
Timothée Chalamet takes on the role of music icon Bob Dylan in this highly anticipated biopic from director James Mangold. Chronicling Dylan’s meteoric rise from folk troubadour to counterculture legend, the film features Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez and Elle Fanning as Suze Rotolo, bringing to life a defining era in music history.
Release Date: January 23
We Live In Time
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh deliver gut-wrenching performances in this modern love story that explores the passage of time, fleeting moments, and the weight of true commitment. Spanning a decade and unfolding through a non-linear narrative, this is a heartfelt drama that will leave audiences reaching for tissues.
Release Date: January 23
Maria
Angelina Jolie transforms into opera legend Maria Callas in this intimate and introspective biopic from Pablo Larraín. Set in 1970s Paris, the film follows Callas as she grapples with her fading fame, navigating a world where she once commanded the stage but now faces the solitude of her final years.
Release Date: January 30
Babygirl
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson star in this highly anticipated erotic thriller, which earned Kidman the Best Actress award at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Directed by Halina Reijn, the film follows a high-powered CEO who embarks on a dangerously seductive affair with her much younger intern—a tale of power, obsession, and forbidden desire.
Release Date: January 30
Snow White
Rachel Zegler brings Disney’s most iconic princess to life in this long-awaited live-action adaptation. With fresh storytelling, modern sensibilities, and new original music, this reimagining gives Snow White a contemporary edge while staying true to its fairytale roots.
Release Date: March 20
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Tom Cruise returns for Ethan Hunt’s final mission in this epic send-off to the legendary spy franchise. Picking up after the cliffhanger ending of Dead Reckoning Part One, this installment promises death-defying stunts, high-speed chases, and globe-trotting action—and knowing Cruise, possibly another record-breaking aerial sequence.
Release Date: May 22
With so many exciting films on the horizon, 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for cinema. Whether you're looking for thrills, romance, historical dramas, or superhero spectacles, there's something for every film lover.
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