Summer Movie Guide 2025: What’s Coming May to August

The season is packed:

• May brings a live-action Lilo & Stitch, Mission: Impossible 8, and a new Wes Anderson film.

• June revs up with F1, How to Train Your Dragon, 28 Years Later, and Dakota Johnson in Materialists.

• July is supercharged with Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, and Fantastic Four: The First Steps.

• August winds down with a mix of comedies (The Naked Gun, The Roses), horror (Weapons), and the body-swap sequel Freakier Friday.

Here’s The Associated Press’ month-by-month guide to help you navigate the season’s theatrical and streaming offerings.

MAY MOVIE RELEASES

May 1

• Another Simple Favor (Prime Video, streaming): Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reunite in this Italy-set sequel directed by Paul Feig.

May 2

• Thunderbolts (Disney, theaters): Marvel’s antiheroes Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, and Red Guardian team up in a chaotic mission.

• Bonjour Tristesse (Greenwich Entertainment, theaters): A stylish adaptation of Françoise Sagan’s novel set on the French Riviera.

• Pavements (Utopia, theaters): An experimental music biopic about indie rock band Pavement, directed by Alex Ross Perry.

• Rust (Falling Forward Films, theaters and VOD): Alec Baldwin’s long-delayed Western, completed after tragedy and litigation.

• The Surfer (Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions, theaters): Nicolas Cage stars in a tense drama on a locals-only beach.

• Magic Farm (MUBI, theaters): A surreal comedy about a documentary crew in the wrong town.

• Words of War (Decal, theaters): A thriller based on the life of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, starring Maxine Peake and Jason Isaacs.

• Vulcanizadora (Oscilloscope, theaters): A dark comedy set in the woods of Michigan.

May 9

• Friendship (A24, theaters): Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson in a comedy about male bonding.

• Shadow Force (Lionsgate, theaters): Kerry Washington and Omar Sy star in an action-packed ex-assassins-on-the-run thriller.

• Nonnas (Netflix, streaming): Vince Vaughn hires Italian grandmothers to run his restaurant in this heartfelt comedy.

• Fight or Flight (Vertical, theaters): Josh Hartnett stars in a wild action-comedy set on a flight full of assassins.

• Caught by the Tides (Janus Films): Jia Zhangke’s love story spans 22 years, with Cannes-acclaimed footage.

• Juliet & Romeo (Briarcliff Entertainment, theaters): A musical spin on Shakespeare’s classic love story.

• Clown in a Cornfield (RLJ Entertainment): A horror slasher from the director of Tucker & Dale vs. Evil.

• Lilly (Blue Harbor Entertainment, theaters): Patricia Clarkson portrays equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter.
  

  May 16

  • Final Destination: Bloodlines (Warner Bros., theaters) – The horror franchise returns with more inventive deaths.

  • Hurry Up Tomorrow (Lionsgate, theaters) – The Weeknd stars in a psychological thriller with Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.

  • Love (Strand Releasing) – Norwegian film wrapping up Dag Johan Haugerud’s “Sex, Dreams, Love” trilogy.

  • Sister Midnight (Magnet Releasing, theaters) – Black comedy about arranged marriage, a Cannes 2024 selection.

  • The Ruse (Seismic Releasing, theaters) – Thriller about a caregiver and her mysterious patient.

  May 23

  • Lilo & Stitch (Disney, theaters) – Live-action remake directed by Dean Fleischer Camp.

  • Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Paramount, theaters) – Tom Cruise may take his final ride as Ethan Hunt.

  • Fountain of Youth (Apple TV+, streaming) – Natalie Portman and John Krasinski in a Guy Ritchie adventure.

  • Pee-Wee As Himself (Max, streaming) – Documentary on Paul Reubens.

  • Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (Sony Pictures Classics, theaters) – Rom-com inspired by Jane Austen.

  • Fear Street: Prom Queen (Netflix, streaming) – Prom candidates disappear in this 1988-set horror.

  • The Last Rodeo (Angel Studios, theaters) – Neal McDonough as a cowboy father in crisis.

  May 30

  • Karate Kid: Legends (Sony Pictures, theaters) – Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio return in a new story with Ben Wang.

  • Bring Her Back (A24, theaters) – Horror about death and resurrection starring Sally Hawkins.

  • The Phoenician Scheme (Focus Features, theaters) – Wes Anderson’s latest with an all-star cast.

  • The Kingdom (Metrograph, theaters) – Corsica-set drama about a girl and her mob boss dad.

  • Ghost Trail (Music Box Films, theaters) – Revenge thriller about a Syrian man hunting a torturer.

  • Tornado (IFC Films, theaters) – British-set revenge drama starring Tim Roth.

  JUNE 2025 MOVIE RELEASES

  June 6

  • Ballerina (Lionsgate, theaters) – Ana de Armas leads a John Wick spinoff.

  • The Life of Chuck (Neon, theaters) – Sentimental Stephen King adaptation with Tom Hiddleston.

  • The Ritual (XYZ Films, theaters) – Al Pacino and Dan Stevens in an exorcism thriller.

  • Dangerous Animals (IFC Films, theaters) – Serial killer thriller involving sharks.

  • I Don’t Understand You (Vertical, theaters) – Dark comedy set in Italy with Nick Kroll.

  • Straw (Netflix, streaming) – Tyler Perry drama starring Taraji P. Henson.

  • Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye (GKIDS, theaters) – Manga adaptation continues the adventures of Momo and Okarun.

  June 12

  • Deep Cover (Prime Video, streaming) – Bryce Dallas Howard leads an undercover improv mission.

  June 13

  • How to Train Your Dragon (Universal, theaters) – Live-action adaptation of the animated classic.

  • Materialists (A24, theaters) – Modern NYC love story starring Dakota Johnson.

  • Echo Valley (Apple TV+, streaming) – Thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Julianne Moore.

  • The Unholy Trinity (Roadside Attractions, theaters) – Western with Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson.

  • Prime Minister (Magnolia, theaters) – Documentary on Jacinda Ardern’s leadership.

  June 17

  • Sally (NatGeo/Disney+, streaming) – Documentary on astronaut Sally Ride.

  June 20

  • 28 Years Later (Sony Pictures, theaters) – Sequel to 28 Days Later with original creators returning.

  • Elio (Disney/Pixar, theaters) – Intergalactic adventure featuring Zoe Saldaña.

  • Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (Kino Lorber, theaters) – Documentary on the actor’s life and legacy.

  • Sovereign (Briarcliff, theaters) – Crime thriller with Dennis Quaid and Nick Offerman.

  • Bride Hard (Magenta Light Studios, theaters) – Rebel Wilson in a wedding hostage comedy.

  • Everything’s Going to Be Great (Lionsgate, theaters) – Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney as theater parents.

  • Alma and the Wolf (Republic Pictures, theaters) – Psychological horror about a wolf attack and a missing child.

  • KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix, streaming) – Animated musical action comedy.

  June 27

  • F1 (Warner Bros./Apple, theaters) – Brad Pitt in an immersive Formula 1 drama.

  • M3GAN 2.0 (Universal, theaters) – Sequel with upgraded creepy doll.

  • Sorry, Baby (A24, theaters) – Sundance breakout drama about trauma and healing.

  JULY 2025 MOVIE RELEASES

  July 2

  • Jurassic World Rebirth (Universal, theaters) – A new Jurassic era begins under Gareth Edwards.

  • The Old Guard 2 (Netflix, streaming) – Charlize Theron returns with her immortal team.

  • 40 Acres (Magnolia, theaters) – Post-apocalyptic plague thriller.

  July 10

  • Brick (Netflix, streaming) – German horror about a couple trapped in their apartment.

  July 11

  • Superman (Warner Bros., theaters) – James Gunn reboots the DC icon with David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult.

  • Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight (Sony Pictures Classics, theaters) – Memoir-based drama in 1980s Rhodesia.

  • Tyler Perry’s Destination Wedding (Netflix, streaming) – Madea goes to the Bahamas.

  • Skillhouse (Fathom, theaters) – 50 Cent in horror about deadly influencer games.

  July 18

  • I Know What You Did Last Summer (Sony Pictures, theaters) – New entry in the slasher series.

  • Smurfs (Paramount, theaters) – Rihanna stars in musical reboot.

  • Eddington (A24, theaters) – Ari Aster teams with Joaquin Phoenix for a small-town standoff.

  • Unicorns (Cohen Media Group, theaters) – Love story between a dad and a drag queen.

  July 25

  • The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Disney, theaters) – Marvel’s first family enters the MCU.

  • Happy Gilmore 2 (Netflix, streaming) – Adam Sandler returns to golf after 30 years.

  • Oh, Hi! (Sony Pictures Classics, theaters) – Dark rom-com with Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman.

  • Diciannove (Oscilloscope, theaters) – Coming-of-age drama produced by Luca Guadagnino.

  July 30

  • Together (Neon, theaters) – Real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco in a Sundance-praised body horror.
    

    AUGUST MOVIE RELEASES

    August 1

    • The Bad Guys 2 (Universal, theaters): Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Awkwafina and Anthony Ramos return for another animated heist. This time, they team up with the Bad Girls, voiced by Danielle Brooks, Maria Bakalova and Natasha Lyonne.

    • The Naked Gun (Paramount, theaters): Liam Neeson stars as Frank Drebin Jr. in this comedic reboot from Akiva Schaffer, featuring Paul Walter Hauser and Pamela Anderson.

    August 6

    • Sketch (Angel Studios, theaters): A horror comedy about a girl’s drawings that come to life, starring Tony Hale and D’Arcy Carden.

    August 8

    • Weapons (Warner Bros., theaters): A chilling mystery from “Barbarian” filmmaker Zach Cregger, about disappearing children. Starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Alden Ehrenreich.

    • Freakier Friday (Disney, theaters): Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return as the iconic body-swapping mother-daughter duo.

    • My Mother’s Wedding (Vertical, theaters): Directed by and starring Kristin Scott Thomas, this drama revolves around a third wedding and her daughters’ (Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, Emily Beecham) return home.

    August 13

    • Fixed (Netflix, streaming): An adult animated comedy from Genndy Tartakovsky about a dog seeking one last adventure before being neutered.

    August 15

    • Nobody 2 (Universal Pictures, theaters): Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch Mansell, joined by Keanu Reeves in this action-packed sequel.

    • Clika (Sony Pictures, theaters): A small-town musician (Jay Dee) goes viral in this music drama from Jimmy Humilde’s new production company.

    • East of Wall (Sony Pictures Classics, theaters): A Sundance audience winner about a young horse trainer dealing with grief and hardship in the South Dakota Badlands.

    • Eli Roth Presents: Jimmy and Stiggs (Iconic Events, theaters): A low-budget horror splatter fest written, directed and starring Joe Begos.

    • Witchboard (Atlas, theaters): A supernatural horror remake of the 1986 classic, starring Jamie Campbell Bower and set in New Orleans.

    August 22

    • Lurker (MUBI, theaters): A paranoia-fueled thriller by Alex Russell (“The Bear,” “Beef”), starring Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe.

    • HONEY DON’T! (Focus Features, theaters): A dark comedy from Ethan Coen featuring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Billy Eichner and Chris Evans.

    • Americana (Lionsgate, theaters): A revisionist Western led by Sydney Sweeney, involving a stolen artifact and set in South Dakota.

    • Eden (Vertical, theaters): Ron Howard directs this post-WWI survival thriller in the Galapagos, with Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby and Sydney Sweeney.

    • Relay (Bleecker Street, theaters): Riz Ahmed stars as a corporate fixer in a tense thriller by David Mackenzie.

    • Grand Prix of Europe (Viva Pictures, theaters): A preschool-targeted animated film set in the world of car racing.

    August 28

    • The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix, streaming):  Adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel about retirees solving cold cases. Starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie. Directed by Chris Columbus.

    August 29

    Caught Stealing (Sony Pictures, theaters): Directed by Darren Aronofsky, this crime thriller follows an ex-baseball player (Austin Butler) caught in 1990s NYC’s underworld. Co-starring Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Liev Schreiber, Matt Smith and Bad Bunny.

    • The Roses (Searchlight Pictures, theaters): A modern spin on “The War of the Roses” starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch. Written by Tony McNamara and directed by Jay Roach.

    • The Toxic Avenger (Cineverse & Iconic Events Releasing, theaters): From reboots and thrillers to dark comedies and animated gems — August packs a punch at the movies.

    • Peter Dinklage plays the gory superhero in this reboot. Also starring Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Kevin Bacon and Taylour Paige.