2025 Movie Preview: Your Guide to the Most Anticipated Releases (From Mufasa to Wicked)

2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for cinema with a diverse lineup of franchise continuations and original films hitting theaters. From Disney’s prequel Mufasa: The Lion King to the epic conclusion of the Broadway adaptation Wicked, the film slate offers something for every type of moviegoer.

Key Takeaways

• Marvel continues its dominance with two major releases in 2025: Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*
• The conclusion of Wicked arrives in November 2025, completing Jon M. Chu’s two-part adaptation of the beloved musical
• Horror films are evolving with genre-blending entries like Death of a Unicorn starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega
• Disney’s Mufasa prequel heads to streaming platforms in March follo ...