Movie buffs can look forward to a stellar line-up of blockbusters scheduled for release this year.
From high-stakes action to beloved family narratives, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting one for audiences around the world.
Here’s a look at five of the most highly anticipated films that are poised to captivate audiences.
ACTION
“Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning”
Ethan Hunt is back and, this time, it's for the final showdown.
The high-octane “The Final Reckoning” is a thrilling conclusion to the adventures of Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), with the spectacular stunts and twists that fans have come to expect from the franchise.
The trailer showcases stunning visuals, including the much-anticipated biplane chase, we also see more submarine action, along with ominous discussions of sacrifice and farewells.
∎ “Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning” is expected to release in May.
SCI-FI AND FANTASY
“Thunderbolts*”
This intriguing film brings together a band of misfits who are recruited to go on missions for the government.
It’s the Marvel Studios sequel to “Ant-Man and the Wasp”, “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” and “Black Widow”.
Actor Sebastian Stan, who plays Bucky Barnes in the forthcoming film, said, “‘Thunderbolts*’ is really interesting because it was so fun ... I’m curious to see how people are going to respond.
“It’s an odd group thrown together, and the humour is in there, the tone is in there. They’re all misfits. I’m excited about it.”
∎ “Thunderbolts*” is slated for a May release.
“Fantastic Four: First Steps”
The iconic superhero family makes their much-anticipated return to the big screen, aiming to inject new life into the franchise with an engaging story and cutting-edge visual effects.
The film is directed by Matt Shakman and Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach make up the titular team.
In the film, the Fantastic Four must protect their 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world from being devoured by the cosmic being Galactus and his enigmatic herald, the Silver Surfer.[
∎ “Fantastic Four: First Steps” releases in July.
“Snow White”
“Snow White” is a live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”.
Starring Rachel Zegler in the title role with Gal Gadot as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen, the magical adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy and Sneezy.
“Snow White” is directed by Marc Webb and features all-new original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
∎ “Snow White” releases in March.
ROMANTIC COMEDY
“Bridget Jones: Mad About a Boy”
The witty and relatable Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) returns in a fresh and heart-warming story that continues her journey of love and self-discovery.
Jones is now a widow, bereft after the death of her on-again, off-again partner turned husband, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). With two children to raise. Jones struggles to find her place in the world but realises it's time to get back out there.
Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Jim Broadbent, Isla Fisher, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant.
∎ “Bridget Jones: Mad About a Boy” is expected to release in February.