40 Upcoming Hollywood Shows & Movies To Look Forward To

2025 is going to be that year for Hollywood. With new seasons of our favourite shows, fresh dramas that will have us hooked, and movies set to break box office records, there is a lot to look forward to. Whether you're into heart-racing thrillers, mind-bending sci-fi, or cozy rom-coms, the upcoming lineup has something for everyone.

Here’s the ultimate list of 40 upcoming Hollywood shows & movies that’ll have all of us glued to our screens in 2025!

1. The Wheel Of Time Season 3

Release Date: March 13, Amazon Prime Video 

'The Wheel of Time' returns this week with a new season. The massive series is based on Robert Jordan's 'Wheel of Time' books, one of the most prolific and beloved titles in the genre.

2. The Residence 

Release Date: March 20, on Netflix 

The Residence is a murder mystery series set in the White House. It follows a detective investigating a murder while navigating the lives of staff members. The series will premiere on March 20 on Netflix.

3. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip

Release Date: March 28, on JioHotstar

 In Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip', a Hispanic family of Mexican and Colombian roots will organise a road trip to Mexico City in order to reconnect with their heritage. The show premieres exclusively on JioHotstar. 

4. The Last Of Us Season 2

Release Date: April 13, HBO Max

The second season of 'The Last of Us' premieres on April 13 on HBO Max, with a mix of explosive action, emotional resonance, and compelling storytelling for fans of the series.

5. YOU Season 5

Release Date: April 24, on Netflix 

Netflix has released the trailer and first-look images for the fifth and final season of its psychological thriller series “You.” The official synopsis for Season 5 reads, “In the epic fifth and final season, Joe Goldberg returns to New York to enjoy his happily ever after… until his perfect life is threatened by the ghosts of his past and his own dark desires.”

6. The Accountant 2

Release Date: April 25, in Theaters

In the original 2016 film, Ben Affleck played Christian Wolff, who fixes fraudulent accounts for criminal organizations, but in The Accountant 2, Wolff is forced to work with his estranged brother, Braxton (Jon Bernthal).

7. Thunderbolts

Release Date: May 2, in Theaters

After 'Captain America: Brave New World' released on February 14, here's another new Marvel superhero movie, 'Thunderbolts' releasing in the beginning of May.

8. Final Destination: Bloodlines

Release Date: May 16, in Theaters 

The 'Final Destination' franchise is finally back to the big screen over a decade after the fifth movie was released in 2011. 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' will be released on the 25th anniversary of the original film's release in 2000.

9. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Release Date: May 23, in Theaters 

'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' is the second half of the story that started in 2023's 'Dead Reckoning,' about a dangerous AI program that threatens the world.

10. Karate Kid: Legends

Release Date: May 30, in Theaters 

'Karate Kid' is one of the most famous and commercially successful martial arts franchises of all time. The movie 'Karate Kid: Legends' is set to hit the theatres at the end of May.

11. Ballerina

Release Date: June 6, in Theaters 

'John Wick: Chapter 4' might have been considered as the final out of Keanu Reeves' assassin, but Lionsgate hasn't ended the franchise just yet.

12. 28 Years Later

Release Date: June 20, in Theaters 

In 2002, director Danny Boyle delivered a thrilling reimagining of the zombie apocalypse for the 21st century with '28 Days Later.' It's back with another exhilarating part in 2025.

13. M3GAN 2.0

Release Date: June 27, in Theaters 

2023's "M3GAN" was a win for Universal Pictures, spawning a new horror franchise, and it's back with more.

14. Jurassic World: Rebirth

Release Date: July 2, in Theaters 

Since launching in 1993, the 'Jurassic Park' franchise has always been a big hit at the box office, so it's not surprising Universal Pictures wants to keep the dinosaur chaos alive with another movie.

15. Untitled sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer

Release Date: July 18, in Theaters 

The teen slasher movie "I Know What You Did Last Summer" made $125 million at the box office after it was released in 1997 and it is back with a sequel.

16. The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Release Date: July 25, in Theaters 

Marvel's First Family are making their debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' starring Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing.

17. Happy Gilmore 2 

Release Date: July 25, Netflix

Adam Sandler's next Netflix film is a sequel to the 1996 movie 'Happy Gilmore,' about a hockey player who competes in a golf tournament to win money to save his grandmother's house from the IRS.

18. Naked Gun Reboot

Release Date: August 1, in Theaters 

The 1982 TV series 'Police Squad!' was canceled after six episodes, so its creators took the concept and lead actor Leslie Nielsen, and created the 'Naked Gun' film franchise.

19. The Bad Guys 2

Release Date: August 1, in Theaters 

2022's animated heist film 'The Bad Guys,' based on a children's book of the same name, was about a gang of reformed bank-robbing animals. In the upcoming sequel, a crew of female animals forces them do one last job.

20. Freakier Friday

Release Date: August 8, in Theaters 

There have been three versions of the mother-daughter body-swap movie 'Freaky Friday.' Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan star as mother and daughter Tess and Anna Coleman in the movie.

21. Nobody 2

Release Date: August 15, in Theaters 

The 'Nobody' franchise, starring Bob Odenkirk, is the family man's answer to 'John Wick.' Nobody 2 premieres on August 15th in cinema theatres.

22. Thread: An Insidious Tale

Release Date: August 29, in Theaters 

James Wan's 'Insidious' franchise is getting a new spinoff from 'Moon Knight' head writer Jeremy Slater, starring Kumail Nanjiani and Mandy Moore.

23. The Conjuring: Last Rites

Release Date: September 5, in Theaters 

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have been horrifying audiences since 2013 with 'The Conjuring' franchise, and it's all coming to an end with the ninth film, 'The Conjuring: Last Rites.'

24. Downton Abbey 3

Release Date: September 12, in Theaters 

The British period drama 'Downton Abbey' came to an end in 2015, but its creator, Julian Fellowes, has produced multiple sequel films.

25. Saw XI

Release Date: September 26, in Theaters 

The 'Saw' franchise has been spilling blood across the big screen for over 20 years, and Lionsgate is showing no signs of giving up the franchise.

26. Tron: Ares

Release Date: October 10, in Theaters 

In 1982, Disney plunged audiences into the world of the video game in 'Tron,' which became a cult hit. 28 years later, Joseph Kosinski directed the sequel, 'Tron: Legacy,' which has also garnered a cult following. Now, another sequel 'Tron: Ares' is set to hit the theatres on October 10, 2025.

27. Stranger Things 5

Expected Release Date: October 10, Netflix 

Popular sci-fi series 'Stranger Things' is getting its final instalment with Season 5. It is anticipated that the next season will be a thrilling and emotional ride after Season 4 ended on a bittersweet note. 

28. The Black Phone 2

Release Date: October 17, in Theaters 

Scott Derrickson's 'The Black Phone' was one of the surprise horror hits of 2021, and it is going to return with a thrilling second part in 2025.

29. Mortal Kombat 2

Release Date: October 24, in Theaters 

2021's 'Mortal Kombat' was moderately successful, which is an impressive feat since it was released in theaters and HBO Max simultaneously as a result of the pandemic. The second part of this video game adaptation is set to premiere in theatres on October 24, 2025.

30. Predator: Badlands

Release Date: November 7, in Theaters 

In 2022, 20th Century Studios released 'Prey,' a stand-alone 'Predator' movie that follows Naru (Amber Midthunder), a Comanche warrior who defends her tribe from one of the titular aliens. 'Predator: Badlands' releases in theatres on November 7, 2025.

31. Now You See Me 3

Release Date: November 14, in Theaters 

The fans of crime-thrillers will finally get a sequel to the 'Now You See Me 2' after almost a decade with 'Now You See Me 3' releasing on November 14 in theatres.

32. Wicked: For Good

Release Date: November 21, in Theaters 

'Wicked,' an adaptation of the biggest Broadway musical, was one of the most successful blockbusters of 2024. It broke multiple records, and was the fifth highest-grossing movie of the year. It's coming back in 2025 as 'Wicked: For Good' with more.

33. Zootopia 2

Release Date: November 26, in Theaters 

'Zootopia,' an animated buddy cop movie was the fourth highest-grossing movie of 2016, winning the Oscar for best-animated film. It's sequel 'Zootopia 2' is set to premiere in theatres on November 26, this year.

34. Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Release Date: December, 5 in Theaters 

'Five Nights At Freddy's,' a survival viral videogame series that began in 2014, received a horror movie adaptation in 2023, and now the franchise is continuing on the big screen with its sequel.

35. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants

Release Date: December 19, in Theaters 

'Spongebob Squarepants' is one of Paramount's biggest children brands, which has been running for 15 seasons over the last 26 years. 

36. Avatar: Fire and Ash

Release Date: December 19, in Theaters 

'Avatar' and 'Avatar: The Way of the Water' are the first and third highest-grossing movies of all time, so it would be a surprise if the third film is not a box office hit.

37. Return of the Living Dead

Release Date: December 25, in Theaters 

The 'Return of the Living Dead' franchise features some of the grossest zombies to stumble across the big screen. The 2025 sequel is called 'Return of the Living Dead,' which will be the sixth movie in the franchise.

38. Wednesday Season 2

Release Date: Unconfirmed, Netflix 

Get ready to return to the Nevermore Academy as Wednesday Season 2 premieres in 2025. The series will continue to chart the supernatural mysteries of Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy. 

39. Alien: Earth

Release Date: Summer 2025, Hulu

Alien: Earth is an upcoming American science fiction horror TV series which serves as a prequel and is set two years before the events of the 1979 film Alien.

40. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Release Date: Fall 2025

Rian Johnson, the director and writer behind 2017's 'Star Wars,' has created his own show—the neo-noir mystery series 'Knives Out.'

One thing’s for sure—Hollywood is not holding back in 2025. So, whether you’re planning to hit the theaters or curl up for a binge session, there’s plenty of content to keep us all entertained.