Still to Come: The Biggest Films Closing Out 2025
In a year that has already given us major blockbusters like Jurassic World: Rebirth and James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman, the cinematic calendar of 2025 is far from slowing down. With a lineup that spans horror finales, bold reboots, and visionary auteur projects, movie lovers still have plenty to be excited about before the year ends. Here are five of the most anticipated films still to come in 2025.
1. Avatar: Fire and Ash
Release Date: December 19, 2025
The long-awaited third chapter in James Cameron’s visually groundbreaking Avatar saga. After multiple delays, fans anticipate another immersive journey to Pandora with even more spectacular effects and environmental storytelling.
2. Wicked: For Good
Release Date: November 21, 2025
The highly anticipated conclusion to the two-part adaptation of the hit musical Wicked. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film brings back Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande and promises an emotionally rich finale that fans have eagerly awaited.
3. The Conjuring: Last Rites
Release Date: September 5, 2025
The ninth film in The Conjuring franchise, this supernatural horror installment finds Ed and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson) facing one final chilling case, inspired by the real-life Smurl haunting. It promises to deliver the spine-tingling thrills fans love.
4. The Running Man
Release Date: November 14, 2025
Directed by Edgar Wright, this dystopian action reboot of Stephen King’s thriller stars Glen Powell alongside a formidable ensemble. The high-octane narrative follows “The Runner” as he’s hunted on a lethal game show, for the ultimate prize of survival.
5. Zootopia 2
Release Date: November 26, 2025
Disney’s long-awaited sequel returns to the bustling metropolis of Zootopia. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back for a new adventure that blends heartfelt storytelling, comedy, and sharp social commentary, elements that made the 2016 original a phenomenon.
6. Tron: Ares
Release Date: October 10, 2025
More than a decade after Tron: Legacy, Disney reboots the digital frontier with Jared Leto starring as Ares, a program who crosses into the human world. With cutting-edge visuals and the return of Tron’s neon aesthetic, this one is shaping up to be a sci-fi spectacle.
7. Frankenstein (Guillermo del Toro)
Premiere: August 30 (Venice Film Festival)
Theatrical Release: October 17, 2025 | Netflix Release: November 7, 2025
Guillermo del Toro delivers his long-awaited take on Mary Shelley’s gothic classic. With Oscar Isaac as Dr. Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, expect lyrical horror, emotional depth, and breathtaking visuals.
With a slate this strong, 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for cinema. From family-friendly adventures like Zootopia 2 to gothic visions like del Toro’s Frankenstein, there’s truly something for everyone. And as the year races toward its close, one thing is clear: the best of 2025 is still to come.
