15 unmissable films coming out in 2025 [LISTA]

Lovers of the seventh art can prepare themselves for a full year on the big screen and on streaming platforms. Between blockbusters, biopics, remakes and original works, 2025 brings films that promise to please both the general public and the most demanding moviegoers.

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Here is a selection of the 15 most anticipated films of the year. Check it out!

1. Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action)

Disney brings a live-action version of the beloved 2002 animation to the big screen. Read the synopsis:

“Live-action of Disney’s famous animated classic Lilo & Stitch, where Stitch (Chris Sanders), experiment 626, is an expressive alien who was adopted as a pet by Lilo (Maia Kealoha) and together they discover the meaning of family.”

Premiere in Brazil: May 22, 2025
Where to watch: Cinemas

2. Freaky Friday 2

“After the unusual events of Freaky Friday, where Anna (Lindsay Lohan) and Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis), who are mother and daughter, swapped bodies and learned valuable lessons, things now take an even stranger turn. Anna is now a mother to a daughter and preparing to become a stepmother, while Tess, now a grandmother and Oscar winner, is also in a time of great change as their lives intersect again, facing the challenges of life. two families coming together, Tess and Anna discover that, somehow, lightning can strike twice. A new identity crisis approaches, and the two will have to learn once again to deal with the transformation of their lives in unexpected ways. and full of surprises.”

Premiere in Brazil: August 7, 2025
Where to watch: Cinemas

3. Superman: Legacy

James Gunn takes over as director of the new Man of Steel film, which also marks the reboot of the DC Studios universe. Synopsis not yet released.

Premiere in Brazil: July 10, 2025
Where to watch: Cinemas

4. Fantastic Four: Getting Started

Marvel’s first family arrives in the MCU directed by Matt Shakman. Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby lead a stellar cast that promises to reinvigorate the franchise after previous attempts. Read the synopsis:

“Fantastic Four: First Steps is the future Marvel film based on the famous comic books released in 1961 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The story follows a group of astronauts who experience a storm of cosmic rays during their experimental flight. Upon returning to Earth , the crew discovers that they have bizarre new abilities. Reed Richards can stretch his body. His fiancée, Susan Storm, gains the ability to become invisible. fire and flight. Pilot Ben Grimm has been transformed into a rock monster, endowed with incredible strength. As they try to understand their powers, they will have to deal with new threats that test their true powers.”

Debut: July 25, 2025
Where to watch: Cinemas

5. Mission: Impossible – The Final Hit

Tom Cruise may be saying goodbye to Ethan Hunt, his iconic character, in this possible final chapter of the franchise. Under the direction of Christopher McQuarrie, Mission Impossible The Final Hit is the eighth film in the franchise, following in the footsteps of agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise). The plot follows the events that followed Ethan and the IMF crew’s mission to prevent the tragic consequences of Artificial Intelligence in the global computer system. The official synopsis for Mission: Impossible 8 has not yet been released.

Premiere in Brazil: May 22, 2025
Where to watch: Cinemas

6. Avatar: Fire and Ash

James Cameron continues to expand the Pandora universe, now exploring new tribes and fire elements. After the success of “The Way of Water”, the third chapter of the franchise promises even more stunning visuals and an emotional narrative. Read the synopsis:

“Third sequel to Avatar, a 2009 science fiction film directed by James Cameron. Tentatively dubbed Avatar: The Seed Bearer, we will follow Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) and their children in a new Na’vi tribe, presumably have relationships with fire or ashes, nicknamed ‘Ash People’ or ‘People of Ashes’ by the director.

Premiere in Brazil: December 18, 2025
Where to watch: Cinemas

7. The Conjuring 4: The Last Rites

8. Jurassic World: Fresh Start

9. Karate Kid: Legends

Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan team up in a film that mixes elements from the original and the 2010 remake. The story follows a young man learning martial arts to overcome personal challenges.

“In Karate Kid: Legends, we will have the return of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) in this film that encompasses all the universes of the franchise, from the original trilogy from the 80s to the 2010 remake with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith and the Cobra Kai series. The film follows Daniel’s trip to China where Mr. Han searches for him with his new pupil, Li Fong. mentors come together to instruct the newest mentee.”

Premiere in Brazil: May 29, 2025
Where to watch: Cinemas

10. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

After Between Knives and Secrets (2019) and Glass Onion (2022), detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, returns for another intriguing mystery with a strong cast.

Premiere in Brazil: Not yet released
Where to watch: Netflix

11. Michael

“Originally scheduled to premiere in April, the release of the film Michael, a musical biopic about the King of Pop, was postponed to October by distributor Lionsgate, which may indicate that the studio considers it a strong contender for awards. The film portrays the life of Michael Jackson (Jaafar Jackson), from his early days until his tragic death in 2009. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film has the idea of ​​showing that the singer, although he has always denied any misconduct, was a target of abuse allegations in 2005, but was acquitted at trial. How the biopic will address these controversial aspects of Jackson’s legacy has been one of the biggest points of questioning. The film promises to be widely discussed and analyzed before its release, given the. cultural impact and controversies surrounding the figure of Michael Jackson.”

Premiere in Brazil: October 2, 2025
Where to watch: Cinemas

12. 28 Years Later

“It’s been three decades since the rabies virus escaped from the medical research laboratory and infected a large part of humanity, turning them into terrifying zombies. In Extermination: The Evolution (28 Years Later), we follow the survival strategies of a group who, isolated on an island, found a way to live among the creatures. Protected by a wall and connected to the contaminated territories by a highly protected road, some citizens of the group need to go on a mission, they discover new horrors and mutations that seem have affected not only those infected, but also the survivors who remained.”

Premiere in Brazil: June 19, 2025
Where to watch: Cinemas

13. The Secret Agent

“The Secret Agent, a new film written and directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, takes place in Brazil in 1977 where Marcelo (Wagner Moura), a man who works as a teacher specializing in technology, aged 40, leaves the busy São Paulo and goes to Recife, trying to escape his violent and mysterious past, with the intention of starting a new life. There, he arrives during Carnival week, so soon the peace and calm of the city will disappear. fading away, he soon realizes that he has attracted to himself the chaos he always wanted to escape from. To make matters worse, in addition to being spied on by his neighbors, the city he thought would welcome him was far from being his refuge. “

Premiere in Brazil: Not yet released
Where to watch: Cinemas

14. Mickey 17

“Based on the book by Edward Ashton, Mickey 17 follows the story of the protagonist, played by Robert Pattison, a man from a disposable group who goes on a human expedition sent to colonize the icy world of Niflheim. In each group, one member is designated for a suicide mission and when he dies, his memories are transferred to a new body that will be his clone.”

Premiere in Brazil: April 17, 2025
Where to watch: Cinemas

15. Frankenstein

Mary Shelley’s famous work gets a new version in theaters. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film follows Dr. Pretorious who needs to track down Frankenstein’s monster, who is believed to have died in a fire forty years earlier, to continue his experiments with Dr. Frankenstein. Starring Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac and Andrew Garfield, Del Toro also wrote the film’s script.

Premiere in Brazil: Not yet released
Where to watch: Netflix

*Synopses: I Love Cinema.