There's nothing better than hitting the beach on a hot summer day before retreating to the air-conditioned comfort of a movie theater to catch Hollywood's latest releases. As we look forward to 2025's warmer months, they seem to be packed with some unforgettable productions, too.
Here are the most highly anticipated movies set to hit the big screen this summer. Don't forget to bring your best friends and popcorn!
1. The Ritual – In Theaters June 6, 2025
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This gripping horror-thriller, directed by David Midell, follows two priests, one of whom is wrestling with a crisis of faith while the other is battling a traumatic past. Together, they have to execute an exorcism on a possessed young woman.
Starring Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Abigail Cowen, Ashley Greene, and Patricia Heaton, The Ritual is a summer movie horror fans won't want to miss.
2. How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) – In Theaters June 13, 2025
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The beloved animated saga that first debuted in 2010 is soaring to new heights in a live-action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon. Set on the isle of Berk, the film follows Hiccup, a clever young Viking who challenges generations of tradition by forming a bond with Toothless, a rare Night Fury dragon.
Then, when an ancient threat puts the peace between humans and dragons in danger, their friendship becomes the only hope for survival. This adaptation, which is rated PG, stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler.
3. Materialists — In Theaters June 13, 2025
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Mark my words, Materialists is going to be the next great rom-com. The summer movie follows a matchmaker named Lucy who finds herself torn between a handsome (and wealthy) stranger and an ex she can't let go of.
That sounds amazing in and of itself but the fact the trio is played by Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans? Sign me up.
4. Bride Hard – In Theaters June 20, 2025
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Everyone knows that weddings can be chaotic, but no one ever expects a full-blown hostage situation. Bride Hard follows secret agent Sam, played by Rebel Wilson, as she takes on the role of Maid of Honor in her best friend's wedding.
But when a ruthless mercenary group crashes the nuptials and holds the guests hostage, Sam is forced to take action. Directed by Simon West, this movie also features Anna Chlumsky, Justin Hartley, Anna Camp, and Stephen Dorff.
5. F1 – In Theaters June 27, 2025
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This sports drama, directed by Joseph Kosinski, will star Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former F1 driver whose career was cut short by a devastating crash.
Now, decades later, Sonny is pulled back into the racing world by a struggling team owner who sees him as the key to turning their fortunes around. So, as he returns to the track, Sonny has to mentor a new generation.
6. Jurassic World: Rebirth – In Theaters July 2, 2025
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Dinosaurs are back in Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest chapter in the iconic franchise. Scarlett Johansson stars as Zora Bennett, the leader of a covert team sent to an abandoned island facility, once home to the original Jurassic Park. Their mission? Recover invaluable genetic material that could revolutionize modern medicine.
Yet, as the team delves deeper into the jungle, they uncover a hidden secret. Directed by Gareth Edwards, Jurassic World: Rebirth will also feature Jonathan Bailey, Luna Balise, and Mahershala Ali.
7. Superman — In Theaters July 11, 2025
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The new Superman movie is a new look at the iconic hero, and it features a bunch of other DC heroes too. The cast is incredible, and David Corenswet as Clark will make you believe that anything is possible.
Superman stars Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Sara Sampaio, Pruitt Taylor Vince, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, and Neva Howell. Wow.
8. I Know What You Did Last Summer — In Theaters July 18, 2025
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This sequel tells the same story of five friends who cover up a death — and then have to pay the price. But this installment features a Gen Z twist that stars Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Madelyn Cline,Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Hauer-King, and Chase Sui Wonders alongside Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Austin Nichols.
9. The Fantastic Four: First Steps — In Theaters July 25, 2025
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Speaking of superhero movies, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is finally coming to theaters this July. The new movie will see Marvel's first family both tackle a global threat and parenthood.
Pedro Pascal is already amazing as Reed Richards, as is Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm. Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach round out the cast as Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm.
10. Happy Gilmore 2 – Streaming on Netflix July 25, 2025
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Nearly three decades after he first teed off, Happy Gilmore has returned. Adam Sandler will star in Happy Gilmore 2, the long-awaited sequel that reunites the original cast, including Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, and Dennis Dugan.
The exact plot remains unclear, but one thing is certain: viewers can look forward to plenty of laughs. Don't miss the sequel's Netflix debut on July 25!
11. Freakier Friday – In Theaters August 8, 2025
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The original Freaky Friday came out in 2003, and now, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are reprising their iconic roles as Tess and Anna in Freakier Friday.
In the sequel, Anna is actually a mother herself who's navigating life with a daughter and soon-to-be stepdaughter. Then, when tensions reach a breaking point, the universe decides it's time for another perspective shift. Freakier Friday will also star Chad Michael Murray, Julia Butters, and Sophia Hammons.
12. Caught Stealing – In Theaters August 29, 2025
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Finally, Caught Stealing, directed by Darren Aronofsky, will transport audiences into the violent underbelly of New York City during the 1990s. It stars Austin Butler as Hank Thompson, a washed-up ex-baseball player whose quiet life is upended when he's dragged into crime.
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