Mark your calendars, because 2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for moviegoers.
While 2024 celebrated immersive experiences (think Emilia Pérez, The Substance, and more), this year is all about embracing the familiar. Get ready for reboots of beloved franchises like the latest Jurassic Park, Superman, and Bridget Jones films, as well as a slew of movies starring some of our favorite stars, including Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Ayo Edebiri, and Margot Robbie. Eager for a fresh take on the vampire genre? Look no further than Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s Sinner, a southern vampire-slayer epic coming this spring. Feeling nostalgic? Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are bringing Freakier Friday back. Or maybe you just want to feel warm and fuzzy? Let us introduce you to Paddington.
Whether you want to laugh, cry, or dive deep into nostalgia, there’s a film this year ready to cater to all of your emotions. Ahead, Harper’s Bazaar has rounded up the 35 movies we’re most excited to watch this year.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (February 14)
Universal
In the fourth installment of the beloved rom-com series, Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) is grappling with newfound widowhood and finds comfort in the arms of a younger man, Roxter (Leo Woodall). This film is the latest in a string of movies, like The Idea of You and Babygirl, that flip the age-gap narrative.
I'm Still Here (February 14)
Sony Pictures
Set during a powerful military regime, I'm Still Here follows Brazilian mother Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), who is forced to rethink her life after her family becomes victims of a violent act by the government. Based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s biographical book, this film highlights a significant era in Brazil’s hidden history.
Mickey 17 (March 7)
Warner Bros.
In Bong Joon Ho's follow-up to Parasite, Robert Pattinson stars as an "expendable" sent on a mission to colonize a new ice planet. Every time he dies, a new version of himself emerges, retaining most of his memories.
Paddington 3 (March 14)
Studio Canal
The world’s most lovable bear returns in Paddington 3. After discovering that his beloved aunt is missing, Paddington journeys back to his homeland of Peru. Along the way, he stumbles upon legendary treasure while working to solve the mystery.
Opus (March 14)
A24
In A24’s latest horror offering, Ayo Edebiri stars as a young journalist invited to the remote home of a legendary pop star. Upon her arrival, she uncovers a dark cult of critics and sycophants surrounding the musician, who is plotting a comeback.
Snow White (March 21)
Disney
Rachel Zegler takes on the iconic role of Snow White in this live-action adaptation. With stunning costumes, Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, and Zegler’s incredible vocals, this is sure to be a cinematic spectacle.
Death of a Unicorn (March 28)
A24
In this offbeat comedy, Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega star as a father and daughter who accidentally hit and kill a unicorn during a weekend retreat. When the father’s billionaire boss sees a business opportunity in the unicorn’s alleged curative powers, things don’t go as planned.