Mickey 17
As we look ahead to 2025, a thrilling array of films is on the horizon. This year's most anticipated movies offer a stunning blend of gripping narratives, enchanting family adventures, and mind-bending sci-fi odysseys, all rich in storytelling and emotion. We’re ready to be entertained; shortlist below.
Santosh
January 17
A newly widowed Santosh inherits her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of northern India as part of a government scheme. When a young Dalit girl is found raped and murdered, she is pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic Inspector Sharma. A riveting crime drama, Sandhya Suri’s feature debut bursts the bubble of the Indian feminist police fantasy with formidable intellect and urgency.
Santosh
Paddington in Peru
February 14
The third of the Paddington series takes the lovable English bear to a retirement home for bears located in the Peruvian Amazon, where he sets off to search for his missing Aunt Lucy. The familiar cast returns, with Ben Whishaw voicing Paddington and Emily Mortimer and Hugh Bonneville portraying Mr. and Mrs. Brown, alongside new cast members such as Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas.
Paddington in Peru
Mickey 17
March 7
In this Bong Joon-ho's sci-fi thriller, Robert Pattinson plays the role of Mickey 17, a space traveler. As a "disposable" worker, Mickey is dispatched on a perilous mission to colonize the icy planet Niflheim. When an employee perishes, he is cloned with the memories of the previous traveler. The film also features Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette in supporting roles.
Snow White
March 21
The live-action adaptation of Disney's 1937 classic is set to hit theaters after its initial release was delayed because of the strike. Directed by Marc Webb, the film features Rachel Zegler as Snow White, with Gal Gadot portraying the Evil Queen and Patrick Page as the Mirror on the Wall. Andrew Burnap takes on the role of Jonathan, a modern interpretation of the original prince. This musical fantasy screenplay is penned by Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson, with acknowledgment to Dorothy Ann Blank from the animated original.
Snow White
Queer
Coming soon on MUBI
Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, known for his delicate and passionate narratives (such as Call Me By Your Name and Bones and All), is back with Queer, an adaptation of William S. Burroughs' novel of the same title. The screenplay, written by Justin Kuritzkes, immerses us in 1950s Mexico, where the unsaid and unrecognized influence the everyday lives of characters seeking identity and love. The film stars Daniel Craig, known for his role as James Bond, and Drew Starkey, who gained fame from Outer Banks, in a nuanced and touching relationship, with Jason Schwartzman rounding out the cast.
Queer
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
May 23
This could be Ethan Hunt's final mission: the IMF concludes the current chapter of the Mission: Impossible series with Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Filmed simultaneously with the previous instalment, the movie features Tom Cruise as a rogue secret agent racing against time to prevent a global catastrophe caused by malevolent AI. Cruise is joined by a stellar ensemble of returning franchise stars, including Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, and Vanessa Kirby, along with new cast members Holt McCallany and Hannah Waddingham.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Superman
July 11
James Gunn revives Superman (played by David Corenswet) for a new installment in the rebooted DC Universe, which Gunn and Peter Safran are managing. The storyline centers on Superman's quest to come to terms with his origins and his upbringing in the human world. Rachel Brosnahan will portray Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult will assume the role of Lex Luthor.
Superman
Michael
October 3
Releasing later this year is a biographical film about the King of Pop, titled Michael. The upcoming biopic is directed by Antoine Fuqua, penned by John Logan and produced by Graham King. Jaafar Jackson, the pop legend's nephew and Jermaine Jackson's son, has been chosen to portray Michael in the film.
Michael
120 Bahadur
November 21
The film recounts the remarkable Battle of Rezang La from the Indo-China war, highlighting the incredible bravery and sacrifices of Indian soldiers faced with daunting challenges. Backed by Excel, the pact in the movie is led by Farhan Akhtar and behind the camera is Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai.
120 Bahadur
Alpha
December 2025
The Yash Raj Spy Universe gets an exciting new addition this Christmas with two fierce female agents, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. In this action-packed adventure, they tackle dangerous missions in a thrilling world of espionage. As they navigate perilous situations, execute daring stunts, and encounter unexpected twists, these two agents prove themselves as formidable forces in the fight against danger.
Words Hansika Lohani
Date 09.01.2025
Alpha