Kicking off the new year, the most anticipated films releasing in January 2025 include classic horror remakes, original and sequel actioners, family-friendly comedies, historical dramas, and intriguing thrillers. Partnership with predictive media data analysis company Diesel Laboratories, Screen speech has exclusive data that assesses which new films received the most enthusiasm online before their premieres. Each of these films receives a hype score, measured by its engagement across various online platforms.
The most discussed new movies of January 2025 are ranked by Attention Signalscalculated using measures such as likes, shares, comments and views on social and video channels like Facebook and YouTube. These online engagement metrics provide valuable insights into which films are making the biggest impact virtually ahead of their release – regardless of box office performance or reviews.
After a strong showing of dramas, horrors and blockbusters in December 2024, January 2025 brings lots of action and the franchise's long-awaited follow-ups. From a new Den of Thieves film for the return of Cameron Diaz's spy film performance, January 2025's biggest releases are expected to keep audiences captivated through scares, thrills, heart-wrenching dramatic narratives and comedic stories. Here it is Screen speechThe list of the 10 new films of January 2025 with the greatest anticipation online, based on data from Diesel Labs.
The 10 most anticipated new films – January 2025
Titles range from Wolf Man to Dog Man
|
Title |
Premiere date |
Platform |
Gender |
Attention Scale |
Warning signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wolf Man |
01/17/2025 |
Universal |
Drama/Horror |
100.00% |
33,613,748 |
|
One of Their Days |
01/17/2025 |
Sony |
Comedy |
94.17% |
31,652,958 |
|
Den of Thieves 2: Panther |
01/10/2025 |
Lionsgate |
Crime Drama |
82.09% |
27,592,147 |
|
Partner |
01/31/2025 |
Warner Bros. |
Sci-fi thriller |
60.73% |
20,413,693 |
|
Henry Danger: The Movie |
01/17/2025 |
Nickelodeon |
Children and family |
60.28% |
20,262,215 |
|
Back in action |
01/17/2025 |
Netflix |
Action comedy |
38.92% |
13,082,521 |
|
Flight risk |
01/17/2025 |
Lionsgate |
Dramatic thriller |
23.68% |
7,959,435 |
|
September 5th |
01/17/2025 |
Paramount Images |
Drama |
9.76% |
3,280,558 |
|
Dog Man |
01/31/2025 |
Universal |
Children and family |
1.87% |
629,899 |
|
The Last Showgirl |
01/10/2025 |
Roadside attractions |
Drama |
1.68% |
565,858 |
According to data from Diesel Labs, the most anticipated new film of January 2025 is Wolf Manthe new Blumhouse remake of 1941 The Wolf Man horror film. Close behind in anticipation is Keke Palmer and SZA's new comedy film One of Their Days and Gerard Butler's long-awaited action sequel Den of Thieves 2: Panther. Hot on the heels of these films online is Jack Quaid's sci-fi thriller PartnerNickelodeon Henry Danger: The Movie superhero film and spy comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx Back in action.
Also among the most discussed new films of January 2025 are the Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson thriller Flight risk and Peter Sarsgard's historical drama September 5thwith the latter receiving a wide expansion in cinemas in January. Rounding out the 10 most anticipated films released in January 2025 is Dog Manthe new film from DreamWorks Animation Captain Underpants spin-off, and The Last ShowgirlGia Coppola's acclaimed drama getting its theatrical expansion. With several kid-friendly films, thrillers and action comedies, as well as gripping dramas arriving in January 2025, the year begins with new titles for everyone to enjoy.
