2025 is stacked with an absolutely incredible movie line up. Here are some of the ones that are now on my radar as must watch (so far at least). I can already feel the BUZZ these movies will create and I can’t wait to see them!

May

Thunderbolts*

Release Date: 2nd May 2025

Director:Jack Schreier

Stars: Florence Pugh, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, Olga Kurylenko, Sebastian Stan, Harrison Ford, Daniel Brühl 

Why it’s on my Radar: I mean do I even have to say anything ? We have Florence Pugh leading, Sebastian Stan AND anti-hero energy! I can’t wait to see what Marvel have planned for this chaotic lineup.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Release Date: 21st May 2025

Director: Christopher McQuarrie

Stars:Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff, Marinela Garriga, Esai Morales, Tramell Tillman, Simon Pegg, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames

Why it’s on my radar: It’s the final reckoning of an absolutely incredible franchise that I can’t miss. I can’t wait to see what Tom Cruise has in store for us.

Lilo & Stitch

Release Date: 23rd May 2025

Director:Dean Fleischer Camp

Stars: Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Tia Carrere, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Chris Sanders, Kaipo Dudoit

Why it’s on my radar: I loved watching Lilo & Stitch and seeing all of their mischiefs growing up. This live action is everything we didn’t know we needed! AND Chris Sanders is returning as Stitch!

Karate Kid: Legends

Release Date: 30th May 2025

Director: Jonathan Entwistle

Stars:Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Sadie Stanley, Joshua Jackson, Wyarr Oleff 

Why it’s on my radar: Have you read the cast? Ralph Macchio AND Jackie Chan in one movie? I already feel very nostalgic

Jurassic World: Rebirth

Release Date: 2nd July 2025

Director: Gareth Edwards

Stars: Scarlett Johanson , Mahershala Ali , Jonathan Bailey 

Why it’s on my radar: We are stepping into a new Jurassic World with Scarlett Johanson and Jonathan Bailey! I am ready!

Superman

Release Date:11th July 2025

Director: James Gunn

Stars: Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Isabela Merced, Annalisa Cochrane, Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Milly Alcock, Skyler Gisondo, Frank Grillo, Wendell Pierce 

Why it’s on my radar: James Gunn is putting his own touch on Superman and so for ? I am LOVING it!

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Release Date:25th July 2025

Director: Matt Shakman

Stars: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Why it’s on my radar: This feels like an iconic team that I can’t wait to see in action and working together.

Freakier Friday

Release Date: 8th August 2025

Director: Nisha Ganatra

Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Chad Michael Murray, Mark Harmon, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Sophia Hammons, Christina Vidal Michell, Haley Hudson

Why it’s on my radar: I mean the iconic duo are back after 20 year and seeing Jamie and Lindsay back together has my teen self buzzing with excitement.

The Naken Gun

Release Date: 8th August 2025

Director: Akiva Schaffer

Stars: Liam Neeson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, Pamela Anderson , Danny Huston , Liza Koshy

Why it’s on my radar: I’m sorry Liam Neeson in a comedy? This might be the most unexpected surprise of the year and I’m weirdly excited to see it. I mean have you seen the trailer?

The Roses

Release Date: 1st September 2025

Director: Jay Roach

Stars: Allison Janney, Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman , Andy Samberg , Ncuti Gatwa, Sunita Mani

Why it’s on my radar: I have to admit this cast sold me! It can be everything and I’m watching !

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

Release Date: 14th November 2025

Director: Ruben Fleischer

Stars: Jesse Eisenberg , Woody Harrelson , Dave Franco , Isla Fisher , Justice Smith , Ariana Greenblatt, Rosamund Pike, Morgan Freeman

Why it’s on my radar: I’ve missed the magic so much and to know we have this and Another one in the works makes me so happy!

Wicked For Good

Release Date: 21st November 2025

Director: Jon M Chu

Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum , Michelle Yeoh , Jonathan Bailey , Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode

Why it’s on my radar:

Zootopia 2

Release Date: 28th November 2025

Directors : Jared Bush and Byron Howard

Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin , Jason Bateman , Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster , Shakira

Why it’s on my radar: I mean its Zootopia that teaches not only kids but us important lessons while making it fun.

Avatar Fire and Ash

Release Date: 19th December 2025

Director: James Cameron

Stars : Kate Winslet , Zoe Saldaña , Sigourney Weaver , David Thewlis , Cliff Curtis , Jemaine Clement , Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi , Sam Worthington , Oona Chaplin , Edie Falco , Matt Gerald , Jack Champion , Joel David Moore , Bailey Bass , Jamie Flatters , Britain Dalton 

Why it’s on my radar: James Cameron never misses when it comes to visuals! I have seen Avatar many times but every time I am in awe with what James has created and continues to.

Frankenstein

Release Date: November 2025

Director : Guillermo del Toro

Stars: Christoph Waltz , Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac , Mia Goth

Why it’s on my radar: Guillermo del Toro as a director for Frankenstein with this cast? Sign me up! It’s going to be hypnotic , heartbreaking and haunting!