Summer is here, and with it? It’s a lineup of 2025 movies that are truly turning up the heat. Whether you’re craving stunts, love triangles, or a horror sequel, this year’s offerings are stacked with A-list casts, fierce visuals, and just enough nostalgia to reel you in!
From the little blue guys (aka Smurfs) to Dakota Johnson’s performance in a Celine Song rom-com movie, there is a genre for EVERY fan. So, you now have reason to head to your nearest theater and maybe even get some popcorn.
Below, we’ve handpicked the most anticipated movies of summer 2025!
MAY
The Phoenician Scheme
Release Date: May 30th, 2025
Why We Chose It: An all-star cast with so many A-list cameos, not to mention that it comes from the mind of Wes Anderson. You can’t go wrong.
Starring: Benicio del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, and Bill Murray
With: Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis.
Synopsis: Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.
JUNE
The Materialists
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Why We Chose It: Rom-com royalty! Celine Song, Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal? Modern love, big laughs, and irresistible charm. What’s not to love?
Starring: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal
With: Zoë Winters, Marin Ireland, Dasha Nekrasova, Louisa Jacobson, Sawyer Spielberg, Eddie Cahill, Joseph Lee, John Magaro, Emmy Wheeler, Nedra Marie Taylor, Sietzka Rose, Halley Feiffer, Madeline Wise, Ian Stuart, Dan Domenech, Emiliano Díez
Synopsis: A young New York City matchmaker’s lucrative business gets complicated as she finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
The Unholy Trinity
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Why We Chose It: Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson in a gritty Western showdown? Guns, gold, and revenge: this is big-screen popcorn fun!
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, Brandon Lessard
With: Ethan Peck, Q’orianka Kilcher, Tim Daly, Veronica Ferres, David Arquette, Gianni Capaldi, Katrina Bowden
Synopsis: A young man returns to an old Montana town to reclaim his legacy. He’s caught between a law-abiding sheriff and a destructive stranger as old secrets lead to violence.
28 Years Later
Release Date: June 20, 2025
Why We Chose It: Danny Boyle and Alex Garland return! Zombies, survival, and a star-studded cast. This is the post-apocalyptic movie of the year.
Starring: Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes
With: Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, Edvin Ryding, Chi Lewis-Parry
Synopsis: A group of survivors of the rage virus lives on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors.
M3GAN 2.0
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Why We Chose It: Killer doll vs. killer robot? M3GAN is back, upgraded, and ready to slay…literally. This is the wild A.I. horror showdown we’ve been waiting for!
Starring: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Jemaine Clement, Amie Donald, Ivanna Sakhno
With: Jenna Davis, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp
Synopsis: Two years after M3GAN’s rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defense contractor who stole M3GAN’s underlying tech.
F1
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Why We Chose It: Brad Pitt races again! Real F1 action, high-speed drama, and a star-studded cast. This is pure adrenaline for racing and movie fans alike!
Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies
With: Kim Bodnia, Sarah Niles, Shea Whigham, Joseph Balderrama, Samson Kayo, Callie Cooke, Will Merrick, Simone Ashley, Abdul Salis, Liz Kingsman
Synopsis: A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver.
JULY
Jurassic World Rebirth
Release Date: July 2, 2025
Why We Chose It: Dinosaurs, danger, and a secret island mission. Scarlett Johansson leads a Jurassic adventure movie with mutant T-Rex and DNA drama!
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey
With: Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, Ed Skrein
Synopsis: An expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough.
Superman
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Why We Chose It: James Gunn’s fresh take on Superman with a stellar cast promises heart, humor, and epic heroics. Welcome to the new DC Universe!
Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
With: Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell
Synopsis: Superman embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
SOVEREIGN
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Why We Chose It: Inspired by true events, this edgy movie is about the difficult bond between a father and son swept up in a rather dangerous ideology. Plus, Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay give raw, human performances!
Starring: Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid, Tessa Thompson, Walton Goggins
With: Jurnee Smollett, Michael Stuhlbarg, Leslie Bibb
Synopsis: A father and son who identify as Sovereign Citizens, a group of anti-government extremists, find themselves in a standoff with a chief of police that sets off a manhunt.
SMURFS
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Why We Chose It: Star-studded voice casting with big names like Rihanna and John Goodman? Sign us up! This cool, new musical twist on the beloved series is like a party with catchy tunes that everyone can enjoy.
Starring: Rihanna, John Goodman, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Kurt Russell, Sandra Oh, Xolo Maridueña, James Corden, Amy Sedaris, Nick Kroll, Maya Erskine
With: Natasha Lyonne, Dan Levy, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Billie Lourd, Marshmello
Synopsis: When evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel take Papa Smurf, the Smurfs embark on a mission to the real world to save him. With help from some new friends, they must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Why We Chose It: The ultimate summer slasher movie returns with kills, social media, and OG stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. back for more scares!
Starring: Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Billy Campbell, Gabbriette Bechtel, Austin Nichols, Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez
With: Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt
Synopsis: A group of friends is terrorized by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past.
EDDINGTON
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Why We Chose It: Directed by Ari Aster, Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal star in this intense movie set in the middle of the COVID-19 era. It’s recent, relatable, and shows what happens when a neighborhood turns on each other.
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Luke Grimes
With: Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, Clifton Collins Jr., William Belleau, Cameron Mann, Amélie Hoeferle
Synopsis: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbour is pitted against neighbour in Eddington, N.M.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Why We Chose It: Marvel’s Fantastic Four reboot kicks off Phase Six with cosmic battles, 1960s retro vibes, and Pedro Pascal stretching into superhero mode. Space god Galactus incoming!
Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
With: Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, Sarah Niles
Synopsis: Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
August
The Naked Gun
Release Date: August 1, 2025
Why We Chose It: Liam Neeson gets slapstick! Classic spoof, wild gags, and a new Drebin. This movie reboot is primed for big laughs and absurd action.
Starring: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser
With: CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, Danny Huston, Busta Rhymes
Synopsis: Only one man has the particular set of skills to lead Police Squad and save the world.
Together
Release Date: August 1, 2025
Why We Chose It: Real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco star in a twisted, body-horror love story that’s equal parts creepy and heartfelt. It’s perfect for horror fans craving something fresh!
Starring: Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Damon Herriman
With: Mia Morrissey, Jack Kenny, Sunny S. Walia, Karl Richmond, Charlie Lees, MJ Dorning, Tom Considine, Melanie Beddie, Sarah Lang, Rob Brown
Synopsis: Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country. With tensions already flaring, an encounter with an unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.
Freakier Friday
Release Date: August 9, 2025
Why We Chose It: The classic body-swap comedy gets a freaky, fun twist. Made for fans of wild family chaos and hilarious identity mix-ups!
Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brady Noon, Celeste O’Connor, Leslie Jones, Brady Tutton
With: Talia Jackson, Michelle Buteau, Jon Rudnitsky, Sherry Cola, Sherry Vine
Synopsis: 22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice.
Americana
Release Date: August 22, 2025
Why We Chose It: A modern Western with Sydney Sweeney and Paul Walter Hauser battling over a rare Native American artefact. So, chaos, crime, and culture collide!
Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Eric Dane, Zahn McClarnon, Simon Rex
With: Gavin Maddox Bergman, Derek Hinkey, Toby Huss, Harriet Sansom Harris, Donald Cerrone
Synopsis: The lives of local outsiders and outcasts violently intertwine when a rare Lakota Ghost shirt falls onto the black market in a small South Dakota town.
