Superman, Fantastic Four: Top 10 most anticipated movies of 2025
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As the year 2025 unfolds, movie fans are bracing for a year packed with cinematic wonders, bold reboots, and long-awaited sequels. From superhero epics to director’s idea-driven thrillers, the slate of movies yet to be released promises to captivate audiences worldwide. This piece is set to explore the ten most anticipated movies of 2025 that remain unreleased, exploring what each offers and what fans can expect.
Superman (July 11, 2025)
James Gunn’s Superman heralds a new dawn for DC Studios, with David Corenswet stepping into the iconic cape alongside Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. Unlike Zack Snyder’s brooding take and other previous versions which has consistently portrayed the superhero with alien god-like abilities or a saviour to mankind, Gunn promises a Man of Steel defined by “kindness, love, and compassion,” set in a vibrant, superhero-filled world. Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, third smartest man in DC universe, Mr Terrific, and the adorable Krypto the Superdog. Expect a retro-inspired Metropolis with a 1960s flair, combining action-packed sequences (Gunn’s Guardians DNA ensures epic battles) with heartfelt character moments. Fans are buzzing for a hopeful, human Superman, a clear pivot that could redefine the DC Universe.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25, 2025)
Marvel’s First Family finally joins the MCU, led by Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm or the Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm or the Thing. Directed by Matt Shakman, this 1960s-set reboot pits the quartet against Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). Fans anticipate a cosmic adventure with retrofuturistic visuals (ancient times but with more sophisticated and advanced technology), sleek spacesuits and vibrant energy effects, paired with the family changes that made the comics iconic. After previous flops, most often the 2015 reboot, the MCU’s polish and Pascal’s star power fuel hopes for a definitive take, possibly linking Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom and events in the upcoming Secret Wars.
Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23, 2025)
Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in what has been projected as the explosive finale to the Mission Impossible franchise. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, this is sequel to Dead Reckoning, released two years ago, sees Hunt racing to locate the sunken Sevastopol submarine and prevent the rogue artificial intelligence defense system, the Entity. With Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, and Vanessa Kirby back, plus newcomers like Hannah Waddingham, expect eye-shocking stunts with Cruise leaping from a train to a helicopter is already teased and emotional stakes as Hunt’s team faces its endgame. Fans are desperate to see a fitting send-off, blending heart-pounding action with closure for a franchise that has redefined and reshaped the odds in detective-thrillers and the cinematic world.
Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 19, 2025)
James Cameron is no new name in the world of movies and his third Avatar installment, Fire and Ash is among the most anticipated of the year. The movie plunges deeper into Pandora’s lore, with Sam Worthington’s Jake Sully and Zoe Saldana’s Neytiri confronting the volcanic Ash People. Shot back-to-back with The Way of Water, this promises next-level visual effects as Cameron teased it to be “realistic CGI fire” which could be a game-changer, alongside new Na’vi cultures and returning stars like Kate Winslet. Fans expect an emotional, expansive saga, blending ecological themes with blockbuster thrills. After The Way of Water’s massive critic and commercial success, anticipation is sky-high for the next Pandora’s fiery evolution.
Thunderbolts (May 2, 2025)
Back to the Superhero movies genre and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel’s antihero organization, the Thunderbolts, unites Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), and more misfits under Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Directed by Jake Schreier, this “Bizarro Avengers” tale sees the ragtag crew tackling a deadly mission tied to their dark pasts. Expect gritty action with the appearance of Marvel’s brain-twisted version of the Superman, known as the Sentry, the sharp banters with Pugh’s wit to shine in the movie, and a complicated plot drawing references from MCU Phase Five’s Endgame and a hint at the Avengers Secret Wars movies in Phase Six. Fans are curious about that asterisk (a secret codename?), banking on a chaotic and a disrespectful heroism, a sharp contrast to the Avengers .
Mickey 17 (April 18, 2025)
Bong Joon-ho’s follow-up to Parasite, is Mickey 17, which adapts Edward Ashton’s novel with Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, an “expendable” colonist who dies and regenerates repeatedly on an icy planet. With Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collette, this sci-fi thriller blends Bong’s signature social satire with madcap energy from Pattinson’s manic clones facing cosmic humanoid snowmen. Fans anticipate a visually stunning, unpredictable ride, combining dark humor with existential dread. Post-strike delays only heightened the hype for Bong’s return.
Wicked: For Good (November 26, 2025)
After Wicked’s 2024 commercial success, Jon M. Chu’s Wicked: For Good concludes the Oz saga with Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Ariana Grande’s Glinda facing their destinies. Adapting the musical’s second act, expect showstoppers like “For Good” and “No Good Deed,” paired with dazzling Emerald City visuals. Fans await the emotional payoff of the witches’ fight and reconciliation, though the weaker Act Two may challenge its predecessor’s heights. With Erivo’s vocal power and Grande’s charm, this could still soar.
28 Years Later (June 20, 2025)
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, the third chapter of their zombie epic, set three decades after the Rage Virus outbreak. Starring Cillian Murphy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Jodie Comer, this promises a ravaged Britain with transformed threats, perhaps an emotional horror. Fans expect Boyle’s kinetic direction (think sprinting zombies in London ruins) and Garland’s dread from loss of consciousness, amplifying the franchise’s legacy. After 28 Weeks Later’s mixed reception from viewers across the globe, this could reclaim the crown as a genre-defining nightmare.
Sinners (March 28, 2025)
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s latest collaboration, Sinners, casts Jordan as twin brothers fleeing their past, only to face supernatural evil in their hometown. With Delroy Lindo and Jack O’Connell, this Warner Bros. horror-thriller keeps plot details vague, but trailers hint at mysterious visuals, shadowy figures, glowing eyes, and Jordan’s dual-role intensity. Fans of Creed and Black Panther expect Coogler’s emotional storytelling, blending scares with social undertones. Could this be Jordan’s Oscar-worthy turn in a genre twist?
The Battle of Baktan Cross (August 8, 2025)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s tenth feature, tentatively titled The Battle of Baktan Cross, stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro in a $100 million IMAX crime thriller, possibly adapting Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland. Shot on 35mm, it’s Anderson’s most ambitious motion picture. However, expect sprawling, eccentric characters and a complex plot. Fans anticipate a Boogie Nights style combine with DiCaprio’s formal appearance, potentially an awards juggernaut. The secrecy only fuels the frenzy for Anderson’s grand return.
These movies span genres, superhero flicks, sci-fi epics, horror chills, and musical magic, which all share a thread of bold vision. Whether it’s Gunn remaking Superman or Cameron pushing VFX boundaries, 2025’s unreleased slate leans on star power, directorial pedigree, and franchise legacy. Fans can expect a rollercoaster of emotions, from heart-pounding action to tearful farewells, all wrapped in master-class visuals. As theaters beckon, these ten movies promise a year where cinema doesn’t just entertain but also transforms. Which will you line up for first?
