The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Marvel Studios officially brings its First Family into the MCU with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman. Slated to premiere in theatres on July 25, 2025, this film introduces Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they adjust to newfound powers and family life in a retro-futuristic 1960s setting
What to Watch. The trailer confirms the looming threat of Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and the first appearance of the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), promising “planet-wrecker” scale stakes. Composer Michael Giacchino returns to evoke classic Marvel themes, while the ensemble cast is rounded out by Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Sarah Niles. Early reactions at CinemaCon praise its family-centered tone and sweeping visual effects, calling it one of Marvel’s most faithful adaptations yet.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle
After the fierce battles of the Swordsmith Village Arc, Tanjiro Kamado and his comrades prepare for a final stand against Muzan Kibutsuji. When Muzan learns that Nezuko can withstand sunlight, he launches a surprise assault on the Ubuyashiki Mansion, plunging Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira into the heart of his nightmarish fortress: the Infinity Castle. Within its ever-changing corridors and treacherous traps, each hero must confront personal fears and old enemies.
Zenitsu, driven by grief and loyalty, steels himself to face his former master Gon-gaku. Inosuke’s fierce instincts are tested in ice-bound chambers. The Flame, Sound, Mist, and Love Hashira join the fray, each trading blows with Muzan’s most powerful lieutenants. As the labyrinth tightens around them, bonds are reforged in fire and steel, setting the stage for a final, all-out battle against the original demon lord. Infinity Castle is more than a battlefield—it’s the crucible in which the true strength of the Demon Slayer Corps will be revealed.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
James Cameron’s third Avatar instalment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, resumes the saga on Pandora when it opens December 19, 2025. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, Kate Winslet, and Oona Chaplin reprise their roles, joined by new cast members David Thewlis and Bailey Bass.
The film follows Jake and Neytiri’s family as they encounter two opposing Na’vi tribes—the nomadic Wind Traders and the hostile Ash People—while contending with resurging human exploitation Production was shot back-to-back with The Way of Water from 2017–2020 in New Zealand, leveraging groundbreaking underwater performance capture. Composer Simon Franglen expands upon James Horner’s themes, and early reports highlight nine total delays to perfect its visual effects and emotional scope. Cameron promises a darker, more character-driven story that deepens the franchise’s environmental and cultural themes.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
The fourth mainline entry in The Conjuring universe, The Conjuring: Last Rites, reunites Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren on September 5, 2025. Directed by Michael Chaves, the film adapts a real-life 1986 Smurl haunting case, promising “finale” scale confrontations with demonic forces.
Returning writer David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick collaborates with Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing on the screenplay. Filming took place in the U.K. in late 2024, and Joseph Bishara returns to compose its unsettling score. The Warrens investigate levitating crosses, spectral chanting, and a rural parish besieged by malevolent entities, all leading to a climactic exorcism scene designed to cap off the first phase of the franchise.
Coolie
Indian Tamil-language action thriller Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring superstar Rajinikanth, opens August 14, 2025, worldwide in multiple formats including IMAX and 4DX. Produced by Sun Pictures, the film also features Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and Reba Monica John. Conceived as Rajinikanth’s 171st lead role (“Thalaivar 171”), Coolie follows a former terrorist-turned-courier who uncovers a gold-smuggling racket, prompting a quest for vengeance and justice.
Shot across Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Bangkok from mid-2024 to early 2025, its high-octane action choreography is by Anbu Arivu, with music by Anirudh Ravichander and cinematography by Girish Gangadharan. Fans are already abuzz for the audio launch and trailer, citing “next-level” fight set-pieces and Rajinikanth’s magnetic screen presence.
TRON: Ares
Disney revives its cult sci-fi franchise with TRON: Ares, directed by Joachim Rønning, arriving October 10, 2025. Jared Leto stars as Ares, an advanced A.I. program who escapes the Grid into the real world, wielding the power to respawn. Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, and Gillian Anderson co-star, while Jeff Bridges reprises Kevin Flynn.
Filming in Vancouver wrapped in May 2024 after overcoming strike delays. Industrial rock icons Nine Inch Nails compose a fully original score, their first film soundtrack since 2020. Visually, the film promises neon-drenched cyberpunk design, gravity-defying light cycle battles, and an exploration of what happens when digital life crosses into human society—a theme ripe for philosophical and blockbuster spectacle.
Mortal Kombat II
The brutal tournament returns with Mortal Kombat II, directed by Simon McQuoid, set for October 24, 2025. Jeremy Slater’s screenplay reunites returning stars Jessica McNamee (Sonya Blade), Josh Lawson (Kano), Ludi Lin (Liu Kang), Mehcad Brooks (Jax), Lewis Tan (Cole Young), Joe Taslim (Sub-Zero), Tadanobu Asano (Raiden), and Hiroyuki Sanada (Scorpion), with Karl Urban debuting as Johnny Cage, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, and Tati Gabrielle as Jade.
The sequel ramps up its signature fatalities and wide-screen violence as Earthrealm’s champions must again rally to defend against Shao Kahn’s onslaught. Benjamin Wallfisch returns to score, while Stephen F. Windon’s cinematography captures bone-crunching choreography and lush martial arts vistas across Australian locales.
The Naked Gun
Paramount is developing a reboot of the classic Naked Gun comedy, but no official release date, cast, or production team has yet been confirmed. Originally created by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker in 1988, the franchise blended police-procedural parody with slapstick gags. The new film is reported to be co-written by original producers, but until a studio announcement arrives, all details remain unverified. Fans should watch for updates from Paramount Pictures.
Materialists
As of mid-2025, no film titled “Materialists” exists in any official production slate or announcement. Searches across industry trades and major databases yield no record of a confirmed project under this name. It appears to be a fabrication or working title not publicly linked to any studio. Should credible information emerge, updates would follow in industry publications.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
The third “Four Horsemen” heist thriller, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, reunites Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, and Morgan Freeman under Ruben Fleischer’s direction. Scheduled to debut November 14, 2025, the film adds new magicians Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, and Rosamund Pike to its roster. Produced by Alex Kurtzman and Bobby Cohen, this Lionsgate-distributed sequel follows the Horsemen as they execute a diamond heist for a crime syndicate, blending grand illusions with globe-trotting capers. Screenplay credits include Seth Graeme-Smith, Michael Lesslie, and Paul Wernick & Rhett Reese, promising the series’ signature twists and sleight-of-hand spectacle.
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