As we look ahead, here’s a month-by-month breakdown of major movies scheduled to hit theaters in 2025, from studio releases to the most buzzworthy titles, including Memorial Day blockbusters, summer tentpoles, and fall releases. We will continue to update this list and add to it our notes.

Cocktails and Movies bids you cheers to movies in theaters for 2025! 🍿🥂

January

  • January 3: The Damned – A horror thriller directed by Thordur Palsson, featuring Odessa Young and Joe Cole.
  • January 10: Den of Thieves 2: Pantera – Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. return in this action-packed sequel.
  • January 17: One of Them Days – A comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA, directed by Lawrence Lamont.

February

  • February 14: Captain America: Brave New World – Anthony Mackie takes up the shield in this Marvel installment.

March

  • March 13: The Parenting – A horror-comedy about a young couple meeting the parents, with a supernatural twist.
  • March 21: The Alto Knights – A crime drama from Warner Bros. focusing on the complexities of organized crime.

April

  • April 4: A Minecraft Movie – The popular video game comes to life in this adventure film.
  • April 11: Drop – A thriller co-produced by Blumhouse Productions and Platinum Dunes.
  • April 18: Sinners – Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film delves into moral complexities and societal issues.

May

  • May 2: Thunderbolts – Marvel’s team of anti-heroes assembles in this action-packed film.
  • May 16: Final Destination: Bloodlines – The horror franchise returns with new twists on fate.
  • May 30: Karate Kid: Legends – A new chapter in the beloved martial arts series.

June

  • June 13: How to Train Your Dragon – A live-action adaptation of the animated favorite.
  • June 20: Elio – Pixar’s latest animated feature introduces a boy transported across the galaxy.
  • June 27: M3GAN 2.0 – The AI doll returns in this horror sequel.

July

  • July 2: Jurassic World Rebirth – The dinosaur saga continues with new adventures.
  • July 11: Superman – James Gunn directs this reboot of the iconic superhero.
  • July 18: Untitled I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel – The horror classic gets a modern sequel.

August

  • August 1: The Bad Guys 2 – The animated heist crew is back for more mischief.
  • August 8: One Battle After Another – A historical epic exploring significant battles.
  • August 15: Nobody 2 – Bob Odenkirk returns as the unassuming hero in this action sequel.

September

  • September 5: The Conjuring: Last Rites – The Warrens face new supernatural challenges.
  • September 12: Downton Abbey 3 – The Crawley family returns for more drama and elegance.
  • September 19: Him – A psychological thriller exploring identity and reality.
  • September 26: Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie – An animated adventure based on the popular children’s series.

October

  • October 3: Michael – A biopic exploring the life of a music legend.
  • October 17: The Black Phone 2 – The horror sequel continues the chilling narrative.

November

  • November 21: Wicked: For Good – The beloved musical comes to the big screen, exploring the untold story of the witches of Oz.

December

  • December 5: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 – The horror game adaptation returns with more animatronic terror.
  • December 19: Avatar: Fire and Ash – James Cameron’s epic saga continues with new adventures on Pandora.
  • December 25: Anaconda – A reboot of the thrilling adventure franchise.

Please note that release dates are subject to change. Stay tuned for updates as we raise our glasses to a thrilling year in cinema!