Rotten Tomatoes has compiled a guide to the most anticipated films of 2025, highlighting a mix of blockbusters, sequels, and original stories set for release from November through December. The lineup features high-profile directors like Guillermo del Toro and James Cameron, alongside stars such as Jennifer Lawrence and Timothée Chalamet. This calendar aims to help audiences plan their theater visits amid rising ticket prices.
Overview
As movie theater costs rise, Rotten Tomatoes offers a curated calendar of noteworthy 2025 releases to assist in budgeting and planning. The list emphasizes superhero action, thrills, family fare, indies, and potential awards contenders, spanning November and December.
November Highlights
Several films debut on November 7, including Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, starring Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Oscar Isaac, envisioned as a 'Miltonian tragedy' based on Mary Shelley's novel. Lynne Ramsay's Die My Love features Jennifer Lawrence as a woman unraveling from postpartum depression, with Robert Pattinson and LaKeith Stanfield. Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands stars Elle Fanning, replacing Marvel's Blade on the schedule.
On November 14, Ruben Fleischer directs Now You See Me: Now You Don't, reuniting Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco for more illusionist heists. Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man stars Glen Powell and Katy O’Brian, aiming for fidelity to the novel unlike the 1987 Schwarzenegger version.
November 21 brings Jon M. Chu's Wicked: For Good, concluding the musical adaptation with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, including the full soundtrack. Hikari's Rental Family stars Brendan Fraser in a Tokyo-set dramedy about a stand-in relative agency. Jared Bush and Byron Howard's Zootopia 2 follows Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) investigating a disruptive reptile, with Ke Huy Quan joining the cast.
December Highlights
December 5 includes Emma Tammi's Five Nights at Freddy's 2, starring Josh Hutcherson and Matthew Lillard, building on the first film's box office success despite mixed reviews. Jim O’Hanlon's Fackham Hall evokes Downton Abbey with Damian Lewis and Thomasin McKenzie in a tale of family secrets. Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly stars George Clooney and Adam Sandler on a European press tour.
On December 12, Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery features Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc in his most dangerous case, with Cailee Spaeny, Glenn Close, and Kerry Washington. James L. Brooks' Ella McCay stars Woody Harrelson and Ayo Edebiri in a Rhode Island political comedy.
December 19 sees James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash, introducing fire-wielding Na’vi and new cast members like Michelle Yeoh. Derek Drymon's The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants continues the animated adventures with Tom Kenny voicing the title character.
Finally, December 25 offers Paul Feig's thriller The Housemaid with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried; Josh Safdie's sports drama Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet as table tennis legend Marty Reisman; Tom Gormican's comedic Anaconda remake with Jack Black and Paul Rudd; and Mona Fastvold's historical drama The Testament of Ann Lee, earning a 90% Certified Fresh score, starring Amanda Seyfried.
Additionally, Guy Ritchie's In The Grey, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill, has a TBD release date.