From superhero reboots with Fantastic Four to neon digital wars with Tron, the rest of 2025 is coming in hot with some of the most exciting action flicks in years. What’s left of the year’s movie lineup is stacked with big names, fantastic visual effects, and stories that will most likely capture hearts (and ticket sales).
Let’s break down the five most anticipated movies hitting screens in the rest of 2025:
5. Mortal Kombat II: Dropping on October 24, this sequel brings back the brutal energy of the 2021 hit with new faces like Karl Urban as Johnny Cage and Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn.
4. Predator: Badlands: Landing on November 7, this futuristic installment shakes up the franchise by teaming a disgraced Predator with an unlikely ally.
3. The Fantastic Four: First Steps: Premiering July 25, Marvel’s iconic family finally enters the MCU. With Pedro Pascal leading the cast and Galactus looming large, this retro-styled film is set to kick off Phase Six with success.
2. Tron: Ares: Rebooting the neon revolution on October 10, Tron: Ares brings back that stunning digital world as an escaped AI threatens reality.
1. Avatar: Fire and Ash: Coming December 19, James Cameron’s third epic promises drama, new Na’vi tribes, and jaw-dropping visuals. With Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña back in action, this might just be the blockbuster of the year.
