Many of the most exciting films scheduled for 2025 are sequels, including some that are bringing back long-dormant franchises. Sequels can always be marked on the calendar well in advance, as audiences know roughly what's coming up. Before any other 2025 movies start generating buzz and releasing trailers, fans know that some upcoming sequels promise fun.
Like any other year, 2025 will see some big franchises returning with blockbuster sequels. Mission: Impossible and Captain America will excite action fans, while avatar and Jurassic World appear to be some of the biggest sci-fi films of the year. There are also some more surprising sequels coming in 2025, including Now you see me 3 and 28 years later, both will bring back franchises that most fans thought were gone.
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Now you see me 3
November 14th
Now you see me 3 is one of 2025's most surprising sequels. Now you see me and Now you see me 2 was released in 2013 and 2016, respectively. The sequel's ending teases the future of the franchise as the Horsemen gain access to the mysterious organization known as the Eye, but this cliffhanger has remained unresolved for years. It seemed like the heist franchise was dead, but Now you see me 3 will finally continue the story nine years later.
Now you see me 3 is set to bring back most of the main cast, including Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, and Morgan Freeman.
Now you see me 3 is set to bring back most of the main cast, including Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, and Morgan Freeman. Isla Fisher will also return after her absence in Now you see me 2. One notable loss will be Michael Caine, who has since retired from acting. The old cast members will be joined by some new faces, including Oscar nominee Rosamund Pike, although her role remains unspecified. Until a trailer is released, the plot will remain a mystery.
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Craziest Friday
August 8
Like this Now you see me 3, craziest Friday It's the sequel no one expected. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are returning for a sequel to their 2003 hit Crazy Friday, and the first plot details promise even more comedic body-swapping fun. More than 20 years later, Anna Coleman has children of her own, establishing a four-way body swap that spans three generations of the Coleman family.
Anna Coleman has children of her own, which sets up a four-way body swap that spans three generations of the Coleman family.
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis aren't the only ones Crazy Friday stars whose returns have been confirmed for the sequel. NCIS star Mark Harmon will reprise his role as Tess's husband Ryan, while Stephen Tobolowsky and Chad Michael Murray are among the other returning faces. They will be joined by some child actors, presumably playing the roles of Anna's children. The good placeManny Jacinto also has an unspecified role.
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28 years later
June 20th
It has been 17 years since 28 weeks later, but the post-apocalyptic sci-fi franchise is finally returning. Possibly the most interesting update is that 28 days later director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland will be on board. 28 weeks later is by no means a bad sequel, but critics generally agree that the first film is superior, so seeing Boyle and Garland working together again is a positive sign.
28 years later recently wrapped filming, and there will be two more sequels soon after. Cillian Murphy is returning to the franchise, more than 20 years after his breakthrough role in 28 days later. He will be joined by an impressive cast of British talent, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes playing undisclosed roles. Not much is known about the plot, but fans can expect to see a trailer soon.
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Jurassic World Rebirth
July 2
THE Jurassic World the franchise has consistently grossed big numbers at the box office, but its critical reputation has suffered with each installment. Jurassic World DominionRotten Tomatoes' 29% score illustrates how far the franchise has fallen, but Jurassic World Rebirth has already given fans some hope that things could change. As the title suggests, Renaissance is set to usher in a new era for the franchise.
As the title suggests, Jurassic World Renaissance is set to usher in a new era for the franchise.
Jurassic World Rebirth will continue the franchise's story with a new cast. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and BD Wong are being replaced by Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, although their exact roles are still a bit of a mystery. The other big casting question is whether fans will see any of the legacy characters, played by Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill. Rogue One and Godzilla director Gareth Edwards will bring his sci-fi prestige to the sequel.
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Zootopia 2
November 26th
A sequel to Zootopia was always a strong possibility after the success of the first film, and Zootopia 2 it looks like the tease of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde working together as partners will finally pay off. Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman will reprise their roles, although the plot of Zootopia 2 remains a mystery at this point. However, Disney has been slowly revealing some details as the release date approaches.
The most exciting new character revealed so far is Gary the Snake, who will be voiced by Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan.
There are some big stars joining Goodwin and Bateman in the cast of Zootopia 2including Shakira, who will once again play pop star Gazelle. The most exciting new character revealed so far is Gary the Snake, who will be voiced by the Oscar-winning star of Everything everywhere at once, Ke Huy Quan. Gary appears to be the main villain of Zootopia 2although there may be another twist like the first Zootopia.
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Captain America: Brave New World
February 14
Many of 2025's most exciting new films are scheduled for release in the summer or holiday season, but Marvel fans won't have to wait long to see Captain America: Brave New World. Since Brave new world is arriving in February, Marvel has already revealed many details about the sequel as anticipation builds. Anthony Mackie will follow Chris Evans' popular portrayal of Captain America, while Sam Wilson takes on the title of Steve Rogers.
Brave new world will follow the Disney+ series THE Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and holds an important place in the future of the MCU Phase Five. Rays is scheduled to be released in May. Besides Mackie, the most exciting name in the cast of Brave new world It's Harrison Ford. THE Star Wars and Indiana Jones star will play Thaddeus Ross, the president of the United States who transforms into the Red Hulk.
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Avatar: Fire and Ash
December 19
Both by James Cameron avatar films are among the highest-grossing films of all time, with 2009 avatar is still in first place. Fire and Ashes This trend should continue, so it is possible to obtain another 2 billion dollars. THE avatar The films became a must-watch for lovers of cinematic spectacle on the big screen, with Cameron transporting his audience to a distant planet.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is one of three sequels Cameron has confirmed for the franchise so far.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is one of three sequels Cameron has confirmed for the franchise so far. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña lead the returning cast, but they will also be joined by some new faces. Oona Chaplin and David Thewlis are the two names confirmed to join. Michelle Yeoh will not appear until the fourth film in the franchiseso fans will have to wait a little longer to see her character.
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Wake Up Dead Man: a mystery with knives
Release date to be defined
Third by Rian Johnson Knives out film wrapped with filming in August 2024but there is still no news on when the film will be streamed on Netflix. It's possible that Netflix will give in to Johnson and Daniel Craig's wishes, giving Wake up Dead Man a theatrical run, and this consideration could explain why a release date has not yet been announced. Either way, fans can expect to see Benoit Blanc again sometime in 2025.
Daniel Craig will be joined by another star-studded cast of suspects, including Glenn Close, Josh Brolin and Jeremy Renner.
Knives out It looks like a classic Agatha Christie-style detective mystery, but it's a surprisingly subversive story. The first sequence, glass onion, added another layer to Johnson's play with his audience. Wake Up Dead Man: a mystery with knives will have to deal with the fact that Johnson's audience is wiser than ever to his tricks, but he will certainly have a few tricks up his sleeve. Daniel Craig will be joined by another star-studded cast of suspects, including Glenn Close, Josh Brolin and Jeremy Renner.
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
May 23
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning It will be the eighth entry in the franchise, and there are many rumors that it could be the last. The newly revealed title certainly seems to suggest that this will be Ethan Hunt's last adventurealthough no one associated with the franchise has confirmed that to be the case. The film was originally going to be called Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two, but that plan was scrapped a long time ago.
The trailer for The final reckoning promises more jaw-dropping stunts and gorgeous locations that fans of Mission: Impossible love of the franchise, but it doesn't reveal much about the story that can't be extrapolated Reckoning. Ethan and his team at the IMF will still try to put an end to the Entity, and that will likely depend on their ability to locate the submarine known as Sevastopol. If The final reckoning It really is the end, the Mission: Impossible it will certainly go out with a bang.
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Wicked Part Two
November 21st
Evil is already a huge box office success, so the sequel is as close to a guaranteed hit as you can get. After the emotional ending of Evil, some fans will be disappointed that they have to wait almost an entire year to see the story's conclusion on the big screen. Division Evil into two parts was a controversial decision when it was first announced, as it meant expanding the popular musical. This gamble appears to have paid off.
Division Evil in two parts was a controversial decision when it was first announced. This gamble appears to have paid off.
There are still a lot of great songs from Evil soundtrack that should be in Part Two, and some additional songs were written specifically for the film. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were praised for their vocal performances in Evil, then Part Two offers an exciting opportunity to witness more of the same. The only downside is the long wait after such a tempting ending for Evil.